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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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