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The most straightforward answer is learning how to make homemade bug repellent ... and shake well to combine. Spray the mixture around your patio area or directly on plants to keep bugs at ...

Fruit fly is a major pest in Queensland Australia this video shows footage of a fruit fly stinging a cucumber and the damage the live maggot does to a black Russian tomato. For an indepth article abou ...

Treat it with a tonic spray. It all began when I left my house early one morning on the way to the pool. I was aware of an ...

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Risk of Rabies The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite or scratches. Animals most ...

Karen Gimson, a landscaper and head gardener for over 25 years, explained there is a “tried and tested” homemade spray you can use to prevent slugs from munching on your plants. Slugs are very ...

Try these easy DIY pest solutions to rid plants of pesky caterpillars and take back control of your garden greens.

An ingenious Idaho man used a homemade barcode-inscribed ring at Walmart ... finally caught after ringing up the price of a can of tomato soup for a $300 grill at Walmart, according to a statement ...

Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for patios and balconies too. The Which? Gardening experts have trialled and ...

This is a relish-style green tomato chutney for a lighter, brighter finish that's a nice change from the dark brown and very sweet type you typically see. Although it can be disheartening to be ...