Load this solution into a spray bottle and apply it to your plants once every week to deter unwanted insects. Garlic, which can be found for as little as 24p a bulb at Sainsbury's, is an affordable ...

It can strip away the waxy cuticles on the leaves, making it easier for them to lose water and, in some cases, even causing the plants to die." Instead, Chris recommends concocting a homemade spray ...

Lichfield District Council is one of the first 11 authorities in the country to sign up for the Government's High Street Rental Auctions schemes, which gives councils power to take over empty ...

Lichfield City’s march towards the Midland League Premier Division title continued with a tense 1-0 win against AFC Wulfrunians on Saturday. Published Feb 25 Lichfield captain Daniel Lomas took ...

Gardeners are being told to plant one flower that is “better than bug spray” at keeping pests away. Expert Benedict Vanheems says if he had to plant one flower, it would have to be easy to ...

However, as our plants wake up so does one common garden pest. Blossoming flowers and fruitful vegetable patches can see the return of some unwelcome visitors - aphids. The small sap-sucking ...

Mar. 7, 2025 — A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, beak-shaped flowers, are ... Mar. 6, 2025 — A new study is ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...