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Managing Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Weeds, pests & diseases

To keep your plants their best watch out for any garden invaders. Prevention is better than cure, so look for problems and remedy them before they get out of hand. If you already have pests our guides can help

  • Garden pests
  • Identifying weeds
  • Plant diseases
  • Weed control
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Weedkiller usage, storage and safe disposal

Weedkiller usage, storage and safe disposal

Weedkillers are manufactured according to very strict rules and regulations, and each will differ depending on their...

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Capsid bugs

Capsid bugs

Capsid bugs give the leaves a tattered and distorted appearance and can even cause flower buds to abort.

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Badgers

Badgers

These large mammals can cause damage to gardens by trampling plants and digging up large areas in their search for food.

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How to spot nitrogen deficiency in your plants

How to spot nitrogen deficiency in your plants

Nitrogen is one of the major nutrients needed by all plants to grow successfully.

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Weeding by hand

Weeding by hand

Some people love weeding by hand, digging out their garden weeds. But is it such a great idea?

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Frost damage

Frost damage

Although many plants we grow in our gardens are tough as old boots, frost, cold weather and cold winds can be fatal to...

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Common Ginger, Root Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)

Common ginger, root ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger is an essential ingredient in cooking, a spice that is a vital part of Oriental dishes, as well as in cakes and...

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A guide to edible weeds

A guide to edible weeds

The list of weeds you can eat is far longer than one might imagine.

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Leaf cutter bee

Leaf cutter bee

Don’t begrudge these useful and fascinating animals a waterproof nest, so controls are unnecessary.

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Liverworts

How to Get Rid of Liverworts

Liverworts are small plants related to, and often confused with, mosses.

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Pesticides and children, pets and wildlife

Pesticides and children, pets and wildlife

Children and pets In the case of most products the label will contain a warning to ‘Keep Product Away From Children and...

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Controlling and preventing lawn weeds

Controlling and preventing lawn weeds

Lawn weeds can be a stubborn and problematic issue on any lawn. Follow our comprehensive guide on tackling lawn weeds.

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Keeping weeds in the garden down

Keeping weeds down

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.

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11 common fruit and vegetable diseases

11 common fruit and vegetable diseases

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

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Plant pests

Plant pests

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

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Top ways to treat weeds

Top ways to treat weeds

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

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What to do in your garden in February

What to feed birds in winter | Love The Garden

What to feed birds in winter

Survival for birds can be challenging at any time of year, but in particular during the cold winter months.

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How to protect plants over winter

How to protect plants over winter

With the cold snaps decimating a lot of plant life, it is important to try and protect your garden flowers during winter...

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Growing successful indoor houseplants

Growing successful indoor houseplants

You don’t need Greenfingers or special equipment to have thriving houseplants.

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Houseplants home tour

Houseplants home tour

Introducing houseplants to your décor is a great way of adding a touch of nature.

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