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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

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Fruit splitting

Fruit splitting

Fruit splitting is usually caused by incorrect...

Get rid of weeds with Weedol Rootkill Plus

Get rid of weeds with Weedol Rootkill Plus

To keep weeds at bay for longer, you need more...

Blossom end rot

Blossom end rot

Although blossom end rot looks like a disease, it...

Common types of plant fungus

Common types of plant fungus

Plant fungus is a common gripe for gardeners all...

Tree and shrub suckers - treatment and control

Tree and shrub suckers

Many grafted plants produce unwanted growth from...

Botrytis

Botrytis

Grey mould (botrytis) is a fungal disease that...

Grey mould

Grey mould

Grey mould will attack a wide range of plants...

Moss

The Moss Plant

Mosses are simple plants that can grow just about...

Downy mildew

Downy mildew

Downy mildews are caused by fungus-like organisms...

Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency

A lack of magnesium in the soil shows up as...

Leaf spot

Leaf spot

Numerous plants can develop leaf spots that are...

Common toxic plants: danger disguised

Common toxic plants: danger disguised

Did you know that some of these colourful and...

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Dead, diseased, dying and damaged plants

Dead, diseased, dying and damaged plants

11 common fruit and vegetable diseases

11 common fruit and vegetable diseases

Disease, pests and fungus can be a common sight...

Blight

Tomato blight

Blight is a serious disease of potatoes and...

What are woolly aphids?

How to Get Rid of Woolly Aphids

Woolly aphids are most commonly found on apple and...

Bracken

Bracken

Bracken is widely distributed throughout the UK...

Pesticide usage, storage and disposal

Pesticide usage, storage and disposal

Obviously, it goes without saying that you should...