Ruta graveolens, or garden rue, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Herbalists love its musky scent, but it effectively repels many pests, including slugs. The intense aroma ...

Herbs enjoy sun all day and need at least six hours of direct sun to produce high amounts of flavorful oils. Many herbs ...

This phenomenon leaves basil struggling when rue is grown in close proximity. Rue is a perennial, pest-fighting companion ...