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.

Spring is the go-ahead season for lawn care as our gardens become a hub for barbecues or summer sports days with the...

We need to give plants as much help as possible to ensure they survive and perform at their very best.

Having limited garden needn’t hold you back, there’s plenty to do to make the most of the space you have.

May brings us into the heart of Spring, the perfect time to see our crops flourish with fewer chances of frosts.

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

Honey fungus is a very destructive garden disease of trees and shrubs.

Although an impressive sight when fully grown, giant hogweed is invasive and potentially harmful.

Box tree caterpillars feed on the plants’ leaves within webbing produced over the foliage and can completely defoliate...

Crunchy gravel drives and paths may sound good, but weeds can be a year-round problem.

Neither the common grey squirrel or the lesser seen, but indigenous, red squirrel are physically able to hibernate.

Weeds are persistent garden invaders that will often grow back if you fail to treat them correctly.

The manual removal of weeds is the old-fashioned way of weeding.

Common garden weeds are persistent garden invaders that will often grow back if you fail to treat them correctly.

Chafer grubs live underground in the soil, where they devour plant roots. They can become a major problem – especially...

Keeping cats out of your garden is easier than you might think.

There are many types of weed and the type you have will determine the weedkiller you choose to get rid of them.