Managing, Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Advice & inspiration

We”re going to show you how just a little control can go a really long way and when weeds can live in your garden in harmony.

Disease, pests and fungus can be a common sight around many vegetable patches and fruit gardens.

There are many bugs and bacteria that can affect your plants. Here are the common ones to watch out for.

Chemical weedkillers take the backache and hard work out of weeding.

Summer bedding plants and summer-flowering bulbs brighten up our gardens. Learn how to care for your plants to keep them...

For a lawn, summer can be the most stressful time of the year. So what can you do to keep your summer lawn looking its...

Keeping blooms bursting with life and staying on top of cropping means there’s plenty to keep you busy in the summer.

When going to a garden centre of DIY store, it’s very easy to become confused by all the different types of compost out...

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Grey mould (botrytis) is a fungal disease that attacks a wide range of plants.

Grey mould will attack a wide range of plants, especially those weakened by other conditions or growing in the wrong...

Mosses are simple plants that can grow just about anywhere, and on anything.

Carrot root fly is probably the most serious pest of carrot crops.

Downy mildews are caused by fungus-like organisms that attack the leaves and other above-ground parts of plants.

Weeds are persistent garden invaders and can be divided into 4 groups.

The larvae of these insect pests eat away at the inside of leaves, causing tell-tale trails – or mines.

A lack of magnesium in the soil shows up as yellowing leaves on plants.

Numerous plants can develop leaf spots that are caused by several different fungal – or even bacterial – diseases.

Did you know that some of these colourful and attractive beauties can actually be harmful to you or your pets health?

Oedemas look like a wart disease has attacked the leaves. But it isn't a disease at all…

In Brief Identify pest and disease problems on plant stems. Click on the links where appropriate to find out even more...