WE used to resort to chemical sprays and fumigation, but now there are natural enemies for most ‘pests’ that we can get to do the work for us. The first is for greenhouse whitefly: these tiny ‘moths’ were found predated by Encarsia formosa, a tiny wasp. Simply release numbers of the wasp and they eat the whitefly!
Similarly, Phytoseiulus is let loose on red spider mites, and there are others for mealy bugs and aphids. Slugs, snails, vine weevils and other soil dwellers are easily controlled by adding microscopic worms called nematodes that soon destroy them. However, many folks seem to forget that these solutions are available, and don’t give them a go.
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
