Only a few decades ago, using poisonous chemicals (pesticides and herbicides) to get rid of garden pests and unwanted weeds was the accepted practice for both home gardens and commercial farms. But ongoing research has revealed that these toxic substances are linked … [Read more...]
Top Soil Problems and Helpful Tips
Whatever plants you are going to grow in your garden, you need the best quality soil possible. It should be well drained and aerated, with an ongoing supply of good quality nutrients. This may mean bringing in extra top soil; it invariably means adding compost and fertilizers to … [Read more...]
Rose Gardening Diseases
While roses often do succumb to diseases of various kinds, some varieties of rose are less susceptible than others. So, if you are planting a new rose garden try to stick to resistant species if you can. Rose gardening diseases are generally categorized as being either fungal … [Read more...]
Rose Gardening Pests
If you prepare your soil and follow good cultivation procedures, growing roses can be a hugely rewarding task. But while you may love your roses to death, there are also some pests that love them too – and if they make a meal of your roses, the roses WILL die! If you are … [Read more...]
Keeping Animals Out of the Garden
Animals can quite simply become large garden pests. You may love them, but they can also do untold damage in the garden. All domestic animals including dogs, cats and rabbits can be a nuisance, as can rodents like burrowing moles and squirrels. Where deer run free, they too … [Read more...]
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