Having flies and pests buzzing around your garden can be annoying and detrimental to your plants. Fortunately, there are several amazing garden plants that naturally repel these unwanted insects.

Floss flowers bloom from mid-summer to fall, require full sunlight, and prefer moist, well-drained soil. They flourish in USDA zones 2 to 11 and can grow up to 36 inches tall. Alliums. Image by ...

Aloe vera is known for its healing nature and is considered a low-maintenance plant. Its unique scent repels flies. Mint is a ...

Rats will be more likely to come into gardens from November to begin preparing for winter which means they will chew on ...

Learn the benefits of companion planting, including pest control and improved growth, and discover how to start your own ...

Rats and mice are more likely to invade gardens during winter as they prepare for the cold weather by feeding on plants and ...

Soil conditioner. Adding wormwood oil to your compost or directly to the soil can significantly improve soil health. The ...

Learn how to give your jacaranda tree the best possible chance of thriving in your yard, and how you can properly combat ...

Rats are more likely to invade gardens in winter, preparing for the cold by chewing on plants for food and digging up ...

Snails and slugs dislike sand, lime, and ashes, so the next time you have a wood braai, apply ash to the base of plants under threat.