Basil not only repels mosquitoes, but it also makes for a great cocktail garnish and salad ingredient too — that's an al ...

All types of basil make useful companion plants, but one type is the clear winner for deterring pests. Growing basil as a companion plant provides natural pest control. A study showed bush basil ...

April 24, 2016 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Here in North America, it’s time to think about planting (if you haven’t already), and the Old World Garden Farm ...

Volatile organic compounds released by fragrant plants can awaken the pest defense in the neighboring plant. In a recent study, scientists used bush basil as a fragrant plant to improve the pest ...

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests. One of the crops where this is the biggest concern is tomatoes, which attract ...

There are herbs that can transform a home garden into a natural pest shield. A garden filled with such plants provides beauty for the home, scent in the air, flavour in the kitchen, and a natural form ...

Unfortunately, pests are not a seasonal problem and they aren’t limited to ants and spiders. There are tons of little unwelcome creatures looking to find shelter inside your home, and it’s important ...