Some plants and herbs, like catnip and sage, have natural pest-repelling properties that may help keep spiders from entering ...

There really are no downsides to growing mint. As well as filling your garden or home with a wonderful scent and adding a fresh edge to your mojitos, it’s also one of the best plants for repelling ...

Protect your garden naturally with insect-repelling plants like lavender, basil, and rosemary, which deter mosquitoes and ...

“Plants are in the business of repelling insects, because this is one of the most important ways to avoid insect damage—by feeding,” explains entomologist Roberto M. Pereira, Ph.D., an ...

As the hot weather continues, pests like spiders, flies and even slugs can become a real issue - but luckily there are a few ...

Gardening Expert Evie Lane at Primrose explains: "There are many old-wives’ tales about how conkers can repel spiders – but many don’t know that a lot of fragrant plants can do just that.

It’s thought that spiders will actively avoid being near a rosemary plant, so this can be used to your advantage both inside and outside of your home". Lemon Balm ...

You can grab this plant on Amazon, the Eucalyptus 'Gunnii' in a 9cm Pot costs £11.99 and has 4 stars on the site. However, B&Q is also selling the plant for £10.99, find out more here.

Basil, currently on sale for £1.50 at Sainsbury’s, boasts a strong “fragrant scent” that naturally repels spiders. You can purchase a shop-bought basil plant to place in a sunny spot in ...