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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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Oedema

Oedema

Oedemas look like a wart disease has attacked the...

Sick leaf

Sick leaf

Sometimes, plant leaves change colour during the...

Plant wilts

Wilting in Plants

Plants can wilt for a number of different reasons...

Algae

Algae

The typically green algae can grow just about...

How to get rid of slugs and snails

How to get rid of slugs and snails

Nothing’s more exasperating than finding the veg...

Bud blast

Bud blast

The flower buds of rhododendrons affected by bud...

Potash deficiency

Potash deficiency

Potash is a major plant nutrient needed by all...

Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency

Some plants, particularly lime-hating, ericaceous...

Bacterial canker

Bacterial canker treatment

Bacterial canker is a disease that affects members...

Plant viruses - treatment and control

Virus

There are numerous plant virus diseases, most of...

Lichens

Lichens

Many gardeners get concerned when they see lichens...

Leek rust

Leek rust

Leek rust is a fungal disease that attacks leeks...

Advice & inspiration

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...