Plants communicate through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that help them respond to herbivorous pest attacks. This review explored the mechanisms behind these plant communications and their ...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are essential airborne signals or odors that enable plants to communicate with other ...

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Coffee grounds are not just waste; they are a source of valuable nutrients that can benefit our plants. Learn why it's worth ...

Coffee grounds are not merely waste but a source of valuable nutrients that can benefit our plants. Discover why using coffee ...

Healthy plants repel pests much better than sick and stressed plants ... Scrape away the top layer of soil around potted ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Do you have any suggestions for plants that repel mosquitoes? I live in ...

A greenhouse is the best choice to protect your potted plants not only from pests and cold but also from strong winds, especially during storms or winter gusts. The only thing you should keep in mind ...

With nighttime temperatures now getting into the 50s, it is time to prepare to move plants indoors ... soaked cotton swab also works well. Pill bugs, ants, and sometimes other critters may ...