Managing, Weeds, Pests and Diseases

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I’m 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.

Bracken, Pteridium aquilinum, is widely distributed throughout the UK being by far the commonest fern. Bracken is...

Organic and natural methods are very popular with home gardeners who want to decrease their dependence on chemicals in...

Wild rabbits in the garden can cause extensive damage, eating trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, fruit and vegetables...

There is plenty of goodness in gardening, and here are some of the top ways you can benefit from getting into your...

I believe that creating your own indoor jungle has the power to inspire you whilst enhancing your living space.

Sophisticated and timeless, the romantic rose is an instantly recognisable flower in the garden, and they really do suit...

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Leaf hoppers are sap-sucking insects that attack a wide range of plants.

Scale insects are sap-sucking insects that gradually weaken plants. They are so called because the actual insect is...

Whatever your standard of gardening is, nothing is more exasperating than finding that those vegetables or plants you’ve...

Woodlice are harmless, but large number may appear in your house gaining entry though cracks, doors and windows. They...

The flower buds of rhododendrons affected by bud blast disease fail to open, so ruining any chance of a colourful spring...

Black spot disease is the scourge of rose growers. Not only does it make the plant look unsightly, but it also causes...

Onion white rot is a serious fungal disease that attacks onions, as well as closely related shallots, leeks, garlic and...

Potash is a major plant nutrient needed by all plants in relatively large amounts. Potash deficiency can prevent plants...

These scabs are fungal diseases that attack apples and pears causing dark, “scabby” marks on the fruit and leaves, as...

Foxes are now common visitors to both rural and urban gardens, where they scavenge for food. They are more of a nuisance...

Flea beetles can cause a lot of damage – especially as they like eating the leaves of young plants and seedlings.

Chemical weedkillers take the backache and hard work out of weeding. They are also a very efficient way of getting rid...