It turns out the easiest yet most effective way to keep rats out of your garden is not with cruel traps or toxic chemicals but by growing certain plants these pesky rodents will naturally find repulsive. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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Lavender plants will grow ‘greater flowers’ if pruned following gardener’s 1 ‘golden rule’
Despite their low-maintenance nature, there are a few tasks gardeners need to do to ensure they bloom better than ever once the winter season is over – and that’s pruning. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Rats will ‘avoid’ homes and gardens for good with 3 natural plants they find ‘repulsive’
Rats and mice can be a common nuisance in autumn, but there is a simple way to stop them from coming near your home using natural solutions these pests will hate. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »David Domoney shares 3 common plants that can easily destroy your garden
David Domoney is one of the UK’s most beloved gardeners, and he was warned there are certain plants that may seem “beautiful” but can destroy a garden and greatly harm animals. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Alan Titchmarsh names two plants he would ban from gardens forever
The nation’s favourite gardener is known for his love of plants – but there are two garden favourites Alan says he would happily banish to the compost heap Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Alan Titchmarsh shares best plants for your garden’s ‘tricky spots’ after own struggle
Every gardener has a spot in their garden that’s a bit of a nightmare – but Alan Titchmarsh says it’s just a case of “right plant, right place”. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Three types of plants that will ‘flourish’ next year when pruned now
Winter may seem like a quiet season for gardens, but it’s actually the ideal time to tackle essential tasks like tree pruning and shrub maintenance. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Lavender plants will never turn ‘leggy and bare’ if you follow gardener’s 1 ‘golden rule’
Lavender tends to grow leggy and become bare if gardeners aren’t doing the bare minimum to care for them which involves carrying out one specific task. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Never spot rats or mice in your home again if you have 3 plants they find ‘overwhelming’
Rats and mice can be troublesome pests at this time of year, but there’s a simple method to stop them from entering your home without using toxic chemicals. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Pigeons will stay ‘far away’ from your garden for good with 4 plants they naturally ‘hate’
Growing pigeon-repellent plants around your home is a humane and natural solution to keep these pesky birds out of your garden permanently. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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