Bracken
Bracken, Pteridium aquilinum, is widely distributed throughout the UK being by far the commonest fern. Bracken is reported to cover over 8% of the country, an area of 11,000 sq.km. But it can harbour...
Plant diseases
Plant diseases
There are many diseases that can damage plants. It depends on the climate - grey mould can occur in humid conditions, whilst powdery mildew can strike in autumn . Read our tips for preventing and treating disease
Advice & inspiration
11 common fruit and vegetable diseases
Disease, pests and fungus can be a common sight around many vegetable patches and fruit gardens. If not identified and...
Blight
Blight is a serious disease of potatoes and tomatoes, which can completely destroy the crop or make it inedible. Outdoor...
Rust
Rust diseases attack a wide range of plants – but each type is specific to one plant or one group of plants and won't...
Articles (44)
Plant die back
There's nothing more disconcerting than seeing plants that you've nurtured, suddenly collapse and start to die back –...
Pesticide usage, storage and disposal
Obviously, it goes without saying that you should use all garden chemicals sensibly. Follow the suggestions and...
Fruit splitting
Fruit splitting is usually caused by incorrect growing conditions. If caught early, it may still be able to eat the...
Get rid of weeds with Weedol Rootkill Plus
To keep weeds at bay for longer, you need more than muscle power. You need to be using the right weedkiller. However...
Blossom end rot
Although blossom end rot looks like a disease, it is actually a ‘physiological disorder’ or general plant problem...
Common types of plant fungus
Plant fungus is a common gripe for gardeners all over the nation, but the good news is there are lots of simple...
Dead, diseased, dying and damaged plants
The 4Ds – Dead, Diseased, Dying and Damaged – we’ve had all these problems on our plants in our gardens this year. I don...
Tree and shrub suckers
Many grafted plants – including roses, ornamental trees and fruit trees – produce unwanted growth from the rootstock...
Botrytis
Grey mould (botrytis) is a fungal disease that attacks a wide range of plants – especially those growing under cover in...
Grey mould
Grey mould will attack a wide range of plants – especially those weakened by other conditions or growing in the wrong...
Moss
Mosses are simple plants that can grow just about anywhere, and on anything, in the garden, but particularly in damp...
Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew disease is common on a wide range of plants. There are numerous forms of powdery mildew, which are...