How to improve garden drainage – 6 methods to use
The climate in the UK brings a lot of inconsistent weather and usually, it brings a lot of rainfall. Many gardens in the UK have a big problem with drainage
Phormium mealybug pest and how to treat it
Phormium mealybug is a pest that originates from New Zealand but is able to thrive in the UK outside, even in the winter which is unusual as all other types
Cornus (Dogwood) pests and diseases
Dogwood is a very popular ornamental tree that is known for its elegant foliage and is bright red fruit, you also get the Cornus varieties such as Cornus alba and
What’s eating my berberis leaves – All about Berberis sawfly and how to treat it
If you have a barberry shrub or berberis as they are also known and you suddenly noticed that the leaves have been eaten away leaving almost nothing in its wake,
Common Mahonia pests and diseases and how to treat them
Mahonia plants are very popular for a variety of reasons namely the rich, green foliage that serves well as a barrier against intruders as well as the bright, lemon yellow
How to stop slugs coming into your house
Slugs can be a huge burden in your garden and especially in your home. Most of the time we only realise we have a slug problem when we see the
How to stop slugs from infesting your garden
Slugs can be devastating to your garden, but there are ways you can stop them from infesting your plants. There are a few ways you can stop slugs from infesting
10 Organic ways to stop caterpillars eating your plants
If you’ve ever thought a caterpillar wasn’t a threat to your garden, you were wrong. Caterpillars might seem cute, but while they prepare to turn into a butterfly, they destroy
How to control Blackfly on broad beans
If you are growing broad beans, then you know to be on the lookout for many pests and diseases, not the least of which is blackfly. Blackfly is problematic because
Why is my spirea not flowering?
Spirea, sometimes called Bridal Wreath, are stunning deciduous shrubs, full of blooms that grace the overhanging branches in small clusters of white flowers that smother the branches. The mounded growth
