"Effective and environmentally friendly." Gardener reveals simple hack to keep annoying pests from destroying your plants: ...

Planting basil in containers near potato plants will repel these common pests, and lend a spicy herbal fragrance to the entire garden. Dill has a uniquely pungent yet pleasant scent that stands ...

Whereas parsley, whilst it repels some bad bugs, it is needed to host ladybugs and good insects. However, the garden expert ...

Gardeners are urged to add cooked potatoes to bird feeders this spring to help support nesting birds with the energy they ...

Meanwhile, other plants that complement potatoes in the garden include chives and onions, which have strong odors similar to garlic which can deter pests. Additionally, planting beans and peas ...

You should concentrate on the earlier types if you're short of space, and it's also worth remembering that earlies are less likely to encounter pest ... garden soil, nestle two seed potatoes ...

Nesting season has kicked off for birds in the UK, and as our feathered friends set up shop for the summer, wildlife charities are urging gardeners to leave potatoes on their bird feeders. We all want ...