A new federal law aimed at protecting UAE farms from pests and plant diseases is in the works, as the Federal National Council’s Constitutional, Legislative and Appeals and Complaints Committee ...

These pests can transmit viruses between plants, leading to leaf fall, reduced growth rates and production, and the abnormal ripening of fruit.

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk confirmed the intensification of efforts by all entities under the ...

Companion planting is a strategic gardening method where certain plants are grown together to enhance growth, improve soil health, and naturally repel pests for a thriving garden.

According to Amy Chapman of In the Cottage Garden, chives are great companion plants for carrots, tomatoes, and roses. "Their oniony scent is a defense mechanism that repels bugs like carrot flies ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

Gardening is about nurturing living plants. There can be some obstacles along the way. Insects, weeds, wildlife, and diseases are often waiting to cause havoc. Occasionally, we need to kill ...

Summer is here and in full swing. Also here are ticks, mosquitoes, bagworms, and poison hemlock. Numbers of ticks have risen ...

Simon Akeroyd, a renowned garden writer and author of 30 horticultural books including '50 Ways to Outsmart a Squirrel, and other garden pests', is a popular figure in the gardening community.

12:53, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 12:54, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Comments Tomatoes will be tastier and pest-free if planted near 1 common plant expert’s ‘swear by’ (Image ...