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.
Weeds, pests & 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
Advice & inspiration
11 common fruit and vegetable diseases
Disease, pests and fungus can be a common sight around many vegetable patches and fruit gardens.
Plant pests
There are many bugs and bacteria that can affect your plants. Here are the common ones to watch out for.
What to do in your garden in July
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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.
Honey fungus treatment and control
Honey fungus is a very destructive garden disease of trees and shrubs.
How to remove giant hogweed
Although an impressive sight when fully grown, giant hogweed is invasive and potentially harmful.
Box tree (Caterpillar)
Box tree caterpillars feed on the plants’ leaves within webbing produced over the foliage and can completely defoliate...
Weeds in paths and patios
Crunchy gravel drives and paths may sound good, but weeds can be a year-round problem.
Do squirrels hibernate?
Neither the common grey squirrel or the lesser seen, but indigenous, red squirrel are physically able to hibernate.
Annual weeds
Weeds are persistent garden invaders that will often grow back if you fail to treat them correctly.
How to control weeds in flower beds and borders
The manual removal of weeds is the old-fashioned way of weeding.
What’s a garden weed and what’s not?
Common garden weeds are persistent garden invaders that will often grow back if you fail to treat them correctly.
Chafer grubs control
Chafer grubs live underground in the soil, where they devour plant roots. They can become a major problem – especially...
How weedkillers work
There are many types of weed and the type you have will determine the weedkiller you choose to get rid of them.