Plant Pests

Identify common garden pests affecting your plants and discover organic and chemical control methods to protect your growing space.

Avoiding Botrytis: Fungal Infection

Stop botrytis grey mould before it starts with simple steps like better ventilation, proper watering and plant spacing.

Dealing With Plant Viruses

Plant viruses are hard to spot and even harder to fix, but knowing the signs can help you tackle them.

Encouraging the Gardener's Allies

Attract natural pest predators like ladybirds and lacewings to your garden by giving them food and shelter.

Plant-eating Caterpillars

Plant-eating caterpillars can devastate your garden, from cabbage whites to loopers that strip leaves from trees and vegetables.

Recognising the Signs of Underground Pests

Check for wilting leaves and stunted growth, your plants might have underground pests eating the roots below the soil.

Signs of Leaf and Stem Pests

Identify common garden pests by the damage they leave on your plants, from holes in leaves to chewed foliage.

Vulnerable Plants in Your Garden

Some garden plants are natural pest magnets, here's which ones get hit hardest and what pests to watch for.