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
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
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
Dealing with Box Tree Caterpillars / Moths attacking box plants / topiary.
If your box plants have turned brown, the leaves are dying and there is webbing on the plant, check for Box Tree Caterpillar. Box Tree Caterpillars have a devastating effect
20 July 2026
How to Get Rid of Slugs Without Toxic Slug Pellets
Slugs and snails can be a gardener’s nightmare, feeding on seedlings and causing significant damage to plants. However, many gardeners are turning their backs on toxic slug pellets due to
9 July 2026
Your ladybirds did an amazing job on my aphid problem.
From Emily by email “ Good Evening, I just wanted to get in touch and say thank you for my order of ladybirds. They were packaged very well and did
6 July 2026
Is this Leatherjackets destroying my lawn
Q. “Hi, I’m looking for advice regarding my lawn (see pictures). As you can see there are lots of areas of straw like patches and also bald patches which I
6 July 2026
