Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow with plenty of sunlight, water, and nutrient-rich soil, but pests are always a potential issue. Several types of pests have a taste for tomato plants and may cause ...

Trying to get rid of mosquitos feels like an endless battle in summer, and purchasing bottles of mosquito repellent can prove expensive over time. The good news is that it is simple to make your own ...

For many of us, summer comes with an endless barrage of bug bites, with mosquitoes being the worst offenders (we know from experience!). If you’re in the same boat, you’ll love this DIY homemade bug ...

Learn about these simple homemade natural insect repellents and nontoxic recipes for soothing bug bites to keep pests at bay. Being outdoors during the summer months will inevitably lead to encounters ...

Summer gardens are currently in full bloom, boasting vibrant flowers and nearly ripe crops - but slugs pose a real threat, as these hungry pests can decimate plants virtually undetected until the ...

Click here to read Part 1andhere for Part 2of this series. Lemongrass is more than just a beautiful garden plant – it’s a favored ingredient in Asian and Thai cooking, perfect for stir fries, ...

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...

Let me first take the opportunity to wish everyone a prosperous new year in the garden. And to start off the year, I’d like to help you with the age-old problem of dealing with bugs. Here in Costa ...