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In this comparison, we compared some of the best tree stump killers which include both ready to use sachets and neat super-strong concentrates.

Garden & Lawn

Top 5 Best Tree Stump Killers – Commercial Strength & Domestic Use

In this guide, we discuss common buxus problems which include the dreaded box blight but we also look at Volutella blight, box rust and other problems that affect box plants.

Buxus problems – Box Blight and other diseases

By John Moore

Most of the issues you face with any plant including your box plant have to do with less-than-ideal conditions. It’s…

Hollyhocks are known to be affected by Hollyhock rust which is the hardest to control but there is also leaf spot disease and Anthracnose. Learn more now.

Hollyhock diseases and how to treat them

By John Moore

Hollyhocks are grown for the vibrant flowers that appear on the top of the large flower stalks. As a herbaceous…

Hollyhock rust is sadly a common fungus that attacks Hollyhocks and its hard to control but not impossible. Learn about Hollyhock rust and how to treat it

General gardening topics

Hollyhock rust and how to help prevent and treat it

Rust is a fungal disease that attacks nearly all plants such as roses, shrubs, perennials, vegetables and fruit. Learn how to help prevent rust and treat it.

Treating and preventing rust on plants such as roses, vegetables, perennials, shrubs and fruit

By John Moore

Rust is one of the most common fungal diseases for any garden plant. Whether you have vegetables, fruit, grasses, herbaceous…

One common issue with peonies is failing to flower. In this guide, we look at 10 reasons your peony is not flowering from environmental reasons to diseases

Why are my peonies not flowering

By John Moore

The peony is a beautiful and stunning garden plant but it is particularly finicky about the growing conditions it receives.…

If the leaves on your peony are starting to wilt and the buds are failing to open the likely cause if peony wilt. Learn how to treat and help prevent this disease.

General gardening topics

Why are my Peony leaves wilting and buds die before opening

There are many reasons Daylilies (Hemerocallos) may stop or not even start flowering in the first place. One cause is Hemerocallis gall midge

Why are my Daylilies not flowering (Hemerocallis)

By John Moore

Daylilies make for a very popular choice in home landscapes and gardens because they have a great deal of colour…

Garden drainage can be a problem so in this guide we look at how to improve garden drainage and 6 methods from installer drains, aerating lawns and more.

How to improve garden drainage – 6 methods to use

By John Moore

The climate in the UK brings a lot of inconsistent weather and usually, it brings a lot of rainfall. Many…

Phormiums are generally pest-free but one pest that is causing issues is the Phormium mealybug which look like a white fluffy wax

General gardening topics

Phormium mealybug pest and how to treat it

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