plant disease

Root rot is a common problem and can be devastating for gardeners as plants affected by this soil-borne disease can die. Here’s a simple guide to identifying and treating the problem, as well as tips to avoid it. This issue is usually caused by poor drainage combined with overwatering or prolonged wet conditions. It can affect plants both in garden...

There are many tiny critters and plant diseases that want to feed on your plants over summer. Here’s our checklist for summer nasties, along with quick and easy ways to stop them in their tracks. The quickest way to deal with many pests and diseases is to remove the pest or damaged plant part by hand when it's first seen...