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Pink flowers in the backyard - for article on ways to keep pests out of your yard

Ingenious ways to keep pests out of your yard — 7 secrets to an ick-free outdoor space

Looking for ways to keep pests out of your yard? Our industry pros reveal 7 ingenious steps to a pest-free yard

By Andy van Terheyden Published 5 July 24

I dealt with a vegetable crop aphid infestation. Here is my backyard - a light blue rectangular planter with spring onion crops in it, with a large orange cermaic planter and a purple watering can behind it

How I dealt with a vegetable crop aphid infestation — and 5 pro-approved tips I recommend following

Dealing with an vegetable crop aphid infestation and want to know how to remove them once and for all? Here's what worked for me, and what gardening pros say

By Eve Smallman Published 4 July 24

Learning the plants that repel pests outdoors is a good idea. Here are three of these - purple lavender flowers in a field, a bunch of rosemary with light purple flowers, and orange, pink, and white mum flowers in a field

Plants that repel pests outdoors — 7 herbs and flowers that gardening and pest control pros love

Want to know the plants that repel pests outdoors? We've asked gardening and pest control pros for the ones they use to deter bugs, plus pick essentials

By Eve Smallman Published 28 June 24

How to get rid of ants in your backyard — 5 methods pest control pros use

An expert guide on how to get rid of ants in your backyard using vinegar, dish soap, borax, baking soda, salt and more

By Punteha van Terheyden Published 31 May 24

Pouring boiling water over weeds is a bad idea. Here is a close-up shot of a backyard meadow with two white dandelion weeds, yellow flowers, and grass around it

Why pouring boiling water over weeds is a waste of time, according to gardening pros — and what to do instead

Don't bother pouring boiling water over weeds if your backyard is full of them. We've asked experts why not to do this and what you can do instead

By Eve Smallman Published 25 April 24

Allotment expert shares 5 clever ways to stop squirrels digging up bulbs

How to stop squirrels from digging up and eating your spring-flowering bulbs

By Jenny Wood Published 19 October 22

A red hummingbird feeder with bees on it

How to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders

Learn how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders without ever harming these important pollinators

By Anna Cottrell Published 26 August 22

A vectorized graphic of earwig insect pests on salmon pink background with black capitalized text

How to get rid of earwigs: 8 ways to protect your backyard and home from pincher bugs

Discover how to get rid of earwigs if you've spotted these forceps-fronted pests damaging your plants and making an appearance inside your house

By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated 8 August 22

Holiday lodges at The Tawny Hotel surrounded by wildflowers

5 non-toxic pest control solutions for planet-friendly gardening

Garden expert Jonathan Race explains how to take a new, natural approach to garden pest control that doesn't involve any nasties

By Lindsey Davis Last updated 8 August 22

European red slug / Chocolate albion on grass

How to get rid of slugs: 10 quick ways to save garden plants

Here's how to get rid of slugs in the garden and protect your crops from damage

By Anna Cottrell Published 2 August 22

A rabbit nibbling on a plant in a backyard

How to keep rabbits out of the garden: 7 kind methods to save your plants

Find out how to keep rabbits out of the garden with these expert-led, kind natured tips

By Anna Cottrell Published 28 July 22

A squirrel in a plant pot outside in backyard

How to keep squirrels out of potted plants

Foul play driving you nuts? Here's how to keep squirrels out of potted plants...

By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated 24 May 22

Close up of a red fox in a garden in summer

How to deter foxes from your yard and garden, without harming them

Find out how to deter foxes from your yard – humanely

By Anna Cottrell Published 21 April 22

Raccoon and cardinal on the wooden railing of a backyard deck

How to keep raccoons away from your backyard or porch

Learn how to keep raccoons away, according to experts

By Anna Cottrell Published 17 March 22

Molehills in lawn in garden with flowers

How to get rid of moles on your lawn and yard

Follow this expert advice on how to get rid of moles to stop them from wreaking havoc on your lawn

By Anna Cottrell Published 28 February 22

Monty Don shares the one thing you shouldn’t do to get rid of slugs in your garden

If you need to get rid of slugs in your garden, take note of Monty Don's tip

By Millie Hurst Published 2 May 21

How to humanely remove a bees nest from your home, according to experts

Dealing with your bees nest without harming or stressing the colony is surprisingly simple

By Kaitlyn McInnis Published 2 May 21

How to get rid of aphids – using homemade insect spray, neem oil and more

Find out how to get rid of aphids naturally, without the use of harmful pesticides and how to keep them away from your plants for good.

By Anna Cottrell Published 3 March 21

How to get rid of Japanese knotweed

Is your garden is blighted by Japanese knotweed? We explain how to spot and deal with this ‘Godzilla of the garden’, which can break through tarmac and concrete, causing untold problems for homeowners

By Anna Cottrell Last updated 22 June 20