Box Tree Moth: How to Identify and Control It
Box tree moth larvae feed on box plants and can cause extensive leaf loss when caterpillar numbers are high. Look for webbing, eaten leaves, bare stems and green caterpillar with...
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Best Netting for Vegetable Gardens | Protect Crops from Birds & Insects
Growing vegetables at home is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening, but it also comes with challenges. Birds, butterflies and other pests are constantly searching for food, and...
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Slug Nematodes vs Organic Slug Pellets: Which Works Best?
Slugs can ruin a garden surprisingly quickly. Young seedlings, soft leaves, and fresh vegetable crops are often the first to suffer. For gardeners who want to avoid harsh chemicals, two...
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Slug Life Cycle Explained
Slugs are common garden pests in the UK and can damage leaves, seedlings, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Understanding the slug life cycle helps explain why slug numbers can rise quickly,...
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10 Ways to Stop Slugs Destroying Your Garden
Few things are more frustrating for gardeners than waking up to find seedlings, lettuce and hostas riddled with holes. Slugs can cause serious damage in a short time, particularly during...
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How to Use Garden Hoops to Protect and Grow Healthier Crop
Garden hoops are a simple and effective way to protect vegetables, fruit and young plants from pests, weather and frost. By creating quick crop protection tunnels, garden hoops allow gardeners...
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Vine Weevil: Identification, Damage, Prevention and the Best Control Methods
Vine weevil is one of the most destructive garden pests in the UK, especially for gardeners growing ornamental plants in pots, containers, borders and raised beds. Although the adult beetle...
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How to Grow Potatoes: Complete Guide to Chitting, Planting and Harvesting
How to Grow a Potato Plant from a Potato It is possible to grow a potato plant from a shop-bought potato? Although success can vary. Choose a potato that is...
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Growing Sweet Pea Plants: A UK Gardener’s Guide
Growing sweet pea plants is a popular choice for UK gardens thanks to their scent, colour and climbing habit. With the right sowing method and seasonal care, they grow well...
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Hedgehog House Guide UK
Why a Hedgehog House Helps Wildlife in Your Garden A hedgehog house creates a quiet corner for the animal to rest, feed and stay protected from harsh weather. Many UK...
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Bokashi Composting and EM Microorganisms
Bokashi composting is based on the work of Dr Higa, who studied how different microorganisms can support soil. He saw that some groups of microbes work well together and help...
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How to Grow Carrots
Learn how to grow carrots from seed in the UK with this simple step by step guide. Discover the best time to sow, how to prepare your soil, and how...
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How To Keep Garden Fountains Clean
Garden fountains and features can quickly lose their appeal when algae and dirt build up. Water starts to look green, surfaces feel slimy, and unwanted smells develop. A water feature...
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Scots Pine Wood Information
About Scots Pine Wood Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, is the only native pine in the UK and Scotland’s national tree. The timber shows a light tone with reddish brown heartwood...
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