Weeds, pests & diseases

Although still rare, the increasing British wild boar population has resulted in more confrontations between wild boars...

Find out what a weed really is and why we call it a weed.

Aphids are the most common of all plant pests and almost every plant can be infested by one or more species.

With so many different weedkillers (herbicides) available, it can get confusing as to which type is best suited for use...

Some plants, particularly lime-hating, ericaceous plants are more susceptible to shortages of iron.

Bacterial canker is a disease that affects members of the Prunus family – including cherries and plums.

Thrips, also known as thunder flies and thunder bugs, are very small insects, and although they look innocuous, can...

There are numerous plant virus diseases, most of which are specific to one plant or group of plants. They can produce...

Many gardeners get concerned when they see lichens growing on the branches of their trees and shrubs, thinking they are...

Unlike annual weeds, perennial weeds are big and invasive, rooting themselves firmly into your garden landscape.

Leek rust is a fungal disease that attacks leeks, but it also affects garlic, chives, onions and other species of Allium...

Perennial or woody weeds produce large, deep or creeping roots that keep coming back year after year.