Either way, it's made of the dried bark of cinnamon plants, or Cinnamomum spp. – a group of shrubs and trees hailing from tropical climes. While these plants tend to be relatively slow-growing ...

Cinnamon's strong scent acts as a natural deterrent against common garden pests like ants and aphids. By sprinkling a line of ground cinnamon around plant bases or garden beds, you can create an ...