Customer Question – Aphids?
Q. “Hi again Jon. I was looking forward to eating the greens from these purple sprouting plants, but I have had them covered with the biodegrade fine enviromesh to try
30 October 2026
Is it warm enough to use nematodes?
We are asked a lot at this time of year (and in the Spring) whether it is OK to use nematodes? The answer is that it depends on the soil
27 October 2026
Watch out for pest problems in the winter – top 10 winter pests
As temperatures drop, pest activity may slow, but plants / crops can still suffer from pests especially in greenhouses / conservatories and in our houses. Regular monitoring, good crop hygiene
8 October 2026
Are these Chafer Grubs and what to do?
Q. “Hi. I’ve attached a couple of pictures which I believe are Chafer Grubs. Am I correct please? I’m renewing my lawn and replacing the top 6 inches of soil with
8 October 2026
Customer Question – Box Blight or Caterpillar?
Q. “I called yesterday and you suggested I send photos – see below. I want to understand if I need to buy TopBuxus ‘health mix’ or ‘grow’ to help restore
6 October 2026
10 Ways to Make Your Garden More Wildlife-Friendly
How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden More gardeners than ever are thinking about how their outdoor space can give something back to nature. A wildlife-friendly garden does exactly that, and
1 October 2026
How Do Nematodes Work? A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Pest Control
Understanding How Nematodes Work Many gardeners have heard of nematodes, but not everyone knows how they work. If you’re looking for a safer alternative to chemical pest control, nematodes are
28 September 2026
Customer Question – How to use Lacewing Chamber
Q. “Any idea of the best place to store the lacewing house? None of our fence posts have a flat top, would it need to be secured anyways? It is
28 September 2026
Should I use Autumn Lawn Fertiliser and what’s in it?
Q. “Hi Jon – long time customer, so I hope you dont mind a couple of questions? I have done my leatherjacket nematode treatment and just want to check if
22 September 2026
Customer Question – Positioning a Lacewing Chamber?
Q. “Hello, I hope you are well! I recently ordered some lacewing larvae from you, and they are munching away on my greenfly. I also ordered a lacewing overwintering chamber,
22 September 2026
