Are you struggling with an ant infestation in your potted plants? This article will show you how to get rid of ants in plant pots, with ten easy, natural methods you can try. The invasion of ants into plant pots can be a frustrating ordeal. An ant infestation not only undermines the aesthetics of your indoor and outdoor plant displays, but also poses a threat to the overall health of your plants. However, armed with the right knowledge and ...
Expert pigeon control solutions and techniques
Collaborative post Have you ever sat in your beautifully maintained garden only to hear that all-too-familiar cooing sound, looked up, and saw a flock of pigeons descending? Or maybe you've spent a small fortune cleaning up pigeon droppings from your car or repairing the damage caused by their nests on your property? You're not alone. Many of us appreciate the charm of pigeons in our cities and parks, but when they invade our personal ...
Eco gardening: sustainable gardening tips for greener gardens
How much do you know about eco gardening? It’s certainly a big issue in the gardening world right now, with high-profile gardeners and TV shows championing the benefits of sustainable gardening. What is eco gardening? Eco gardening is all about minimising human interference, and using natural resources and processes. This doesn’t mean you have to allow your garden to become a wilderness, rather that you should aim to reduce ...
Tips for controlling plant pests
Have you experienced problems with pests on your garden plants this summer? Whether you garden on a large or small scale, there’s a very good chance that your plants have been affected by pests at some point. I experience this every year at the allotment, with blackfly on my broad beans and caterpillars on my cabbages, and at home in the garden there’s always an invasion of greenfly on the roses and honeysuckle at the start of the summer. You ...