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Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders

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Even the most experienced gardeners have to deal with problems caused by weeds and plant pests, diseases and disorders. However, with careful planting and garden maintenance the majority of these problems may be avoided. Making sure that plants remain healthy and giving them optimum growing conditions will ensure that they have the best chance of resisting diseases and pests. Good garden management also involves learning how plant problems may be prevented, and spotting any that do happen at an early stage when they can be treated more easily.

In this section, we take a look at the various pests, disorders and diseases that can afflict plants, along with details on how to prevent and treat them. We also offer information on avoiding and controlling annual and perennial weeds.

Prevention and Control
How to minimise the risk of pests and diseases attacking your plants, along with a range of organic, biological and chemical methods that may be used to control any outbreaks ...
Pests
A comprehensive look at a wide range of garden pests, including aphids, red spider mites and mealybugs, with tips on how to control them ...
Weeds
Find out how to prevent and control the spread of annual and perennial weeds such as meadow grass, bindweed and ground elder ...
Diseases
A look at how bacterial, fungal and viral diseases may affect your plants, along with tips on how to avoid and control them ...
Disorders
The effects of unsuitable growing conditions on your plants: how unsatisfactory levels of water, heat and minerals can cause a variety of plant illnesses ...