Weeds, pests & diseases

As its name suggests, leek rust is a fungal disease that attacks leeks. But it also affects the closely related garlic...

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

Smut diseases aren't common in gardens, but one that is often seen is sweetcorn smut. Description A fungus that is...

The red spider mite is a very damaging plant pest. They are tiny and very difficult to see until they build up in large...

Magpies usually generate lots of positive or negative comments from gardeners.

Weedkillers are chemicals specifically designed to control common garden weeds. They are manufactured according to very...

Capsid bugs can easily spoil the appearance and displays of many different plants. They give the leaves a tattered and...

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

Nitrogen is a major plant nutrient needed by all plants in relatively large amounts. Luckily, it is part of just about...

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

Whitefly are small winged insects, which fly up in clouds from the underside of the leaves of affected plants when...

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