People are burning rosemary indoors on 1 October – it's rooted in ancient tradition to boost your wellbeing, deter pests, and more

Rosemary plant with green leaves and purple flowers in a sunny border.

While you may have heard of burning rosemary for spiritual cleansing, something which people typically do in October, that's not the only use our pros recommend it for.

In fact, they say, you can also improve the air quality in your home and even deter pests with this common garden herb.