Garden Pests

Horsetail, or marestail, is a common problem every gardener will encounter. It is an instantly recognisable weed and one that frightens a lot of gardeners. My advice is simple, treat …

Flea beetles are small, shiny, and dark-coloured beetles that can be a major problem. They are named for their ability to jump like fleas when disturbed. These pests can damage …

Living in the UK, slugs are a continual battle that I felt like I was always losing. That is until I discovered slug nematodes. These invisible little things have controlled …

These tiny creatures help to control common garden pests such as aphids, providing a natural solution to keeping our plants healthy and thriving. In this article, I will share some …

When it comes to dealing with slugs you have two main ways of dealing with them, prevention or elimination. Each method can then broken down into further subcategories. Prevention So …

Keep finding caterpillars on your nasturtiums but not sure how to get rid of the little buggers? Then this is the guide for you! How To Get Rid Of Caterpillars …

Calibrachoa or million bells as it is commonly known look very similar to a petunia but are even more vigorous. These flowers come in a range of colours and are …

Who doesn’t love hollyhocks, their gorgeous blooms are simply stunning. But if you are growing them do you need to be worried about slugs? Do slugs even eat hollyhocks? let’s …

Kale is enjoying a real boom at the moment, this apparent superfood is seemingly on an upward trajectory toward our plates. But if you are planning on growing your own …

Osteospermum are a beautiful member of the calenduleae family. They are a great addition to any garden and it is clear why you might want to grow them. But before …

Wisteria is such a stunning plant it is easy to see why people love it. But what if you are growing it and something is munching away on it, could …

Wanting to grow your own courgette plants but not sure if they are safe from those pesky slugs? Do slugs even eat courgette plants? Let’s have a look and find …

If you have a hankering to grow something a little more exotic then you might have wondered about growing Fatsia Japonica. But do you need to be worried about slugs? …

The delicate pop pom blooms of dahlias are beautiful and every gardener should try to have a few in their garden. but if you are growing them for the first …

If you have been studying the slugs in your garden you may have come to the conclusion that some of your slugs are eating other slugs, but is this right? …

Everyone knows slugs can be hungry little buggers and that they can devour treasured crops. But not all plants are eaten by slugs, but what about tomatoes? If you are …

Echinacea is a favourite in gardens both for its gorgeous flowers and its well known herbal properties. But if you are thinking of adding this popular plant to your garden …

If you are planning on planting a new lawn you might be wondering if slugs will be a problem, or perhaps you have noticed a few bare patches on your …

Rudbeckia is a staple of many UK gardens and it is easy to see why. if you are planning on growing your own then you will want to know if …

If you have spotted aphids on your plants, you might also have seen some ants hanging about nearby and wondered if this is a good thing, are the ants eating …