Known for their pretty blooms, planting roses near a few companion plants can protect them from pests and diseases.

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Companion plants come in many shapes ... Various species that prey on common vegetables will avoid catnip plants, such as Japanese beetles and Colorado potato beetles. Aphids are also turned ...

June is a great month to be in the garden – everything is bursting into bloom and you can really enjoy being outside, writes ...

Alliums also keep aphids at bay and attract beneficial insects such as parasitic wasps and hoverflies. For ground cover, some ...

Many companion plants can help ward off pests and improve the soil. Nepeta, also known as catmint, has aromatic foliage that fends off aphids and many other garden pests whilst attracting bees ...