A few springs ago, I was engaged in my daily ritual of observing the garden, walking around to see what was coming up, ready ...

Roses are quite prone to pests and diseases so it’s really important people take steps to protect them. But the good news is ...

The stunning Japanese maple is a popular choice for UK gardens - but it is susceptible to pests, particularly aphids. Here is ...

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If you've noticed a shiny or sticky residue on the leaves of your Japanese maple tree, there's a simple two-ingredient spray ...

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Roses have inspired gardeners and poets for centuries, with their stunning, delicate blooms in iconic colors. But providing ...

Discover six simple kitchen items that can help protect your garden from pests. From dish soap to hot peppers, these DIY ...

As weeds, diseases and insects are adapting to over-used chemistries, farmers should implement a program approach to get ...

1. Do water deeply at the base of the plant. 2. Do not sprinkle water over the top of your plants. 3. Do mulch around your ...

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“Hardening off” to gradually acclimatise plants raised indoors to outdoor conditions helps to avoid the alarming ...