Extreme temperatures of 40-42°C across many parts of the state on consecutive days have damaged crops and sparked a surge in ...

An expert says gardeners must take action now to protect roses as the temperature soars. Warm spring temperatures so far mean ...

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests.

Thyme and marigolds are both known for their ability to keep bad insects away from your garden, so if you plant both as a ...

Using nasturtiums as sacrificial plants helps you monitor pest infestations. It is also easier to control pests if they are ...

Teagasc research is delivering new insights into the challenge posed by Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) for Irish tillage ...

Companion plants play various roles in the vegetable garden community. The cucumber companion plants featured here promote ...

Aphids are tiny insects that come alive in spring thanks to the humid weather and feed by sucking the sap out of plants. These pests are especially attracted to roses, and if left alone ...

Eggplants can produce up to a dozen fruits per plant, potentially more depending on the type and the growing conditions.

If you want to keep roses safe from slugs and aphids without spraying them with pesticide chemicals, then you can grow one ...

Springtime brings new growth to plants, which attracts pest insects like aphids and scale. Beneficial insects that prey on these pests become more abundant later in the spring. Gardeners can ...