Gardening Advice & Inspiration
Gardening Advice & Inspiration
June 11, 2024
Have you spotted this pest on your bay trees?
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bug of the month' for June, the bay sucker psyllid.
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January 03, 2024
Preparing for spring: Winter pest controls
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bugs of the month' for January and what we can do in our gardens to safely reduce these problematic plant pests whilst they are dormant over the winter months.
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November 07, 2023
What are cluster flies and how to get rid of an infestation?
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bug of the month' for November, cluster flies.
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October 18, 2023
How to control sciarid flies in peat-free compost
In this article you'll find everything you need to know about controlling sciarid flies in peat-free growing media with biological controls.
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October 01, 2023
Getting to grips with glasshouse mealybug
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bug of the month' for October, glasshouse mealybugs.
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June 01, 2023
How to use natural pest controls
Natural pest controls (also known as biological pest control) are an effective way to keep harmful insects at bay without using harmful chemicals.
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June 01, 2023
The secret life of British wasps
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bug of the month' for June, social wasps.
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May 01, 2023
Which slugs are good for the garden?
Dr Ian Bedford tells us everything we need to know about the 'bug of the month' for May, slugs.
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