PESTS and DISEASES

Can beer make plants grow? How about buttermilk? Or music classical or rock? Is it true about planting trees in deep holes? And how about chasing insects with hot sauce and stopping slugs with eggshells? Remedies for all garden woes are there for the taking: the challenge is to know what will work and what won't. Fearlessly conducting original experiments and harvesting wisdom from the scientific literature, horticulturist Jeff Gillman assesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and why and sometimes the why not for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices. The results will surprise even experienced gardeners.

ISBN: 9780881929126

Are you being bullied by a mollusc that slimes all over your garden and munches through your favourite delphinium? Are you worried about using slug pellets for fear of endangering local wildlife? Take a stand against slugs with 50 alternative, organic, natural, chemical and humane solutions to slug problems. Trick, flick and frighten slugs out of your garden, leaving you with pest-free plants. Stop slugs in their tracks and make slimy trails a thing of the past.THIS SET OF CARDS HAS A DIFFERENT METHOD ON EACH CARD
COVER PRICE £4.99

isbn: 9780753711514

Are you being bullied by a mollusc that slimes all over your garden and munches through your favourite delphinium? Are you worried about using slug pellets for fear of endangering local wildlife? Take a stand against slugs with 50 alternative, organic, natural, chemical and humane solutions to slug problems. Trick, flick and frighten slugs out of your garden, leaving you with pest-free plants. Stop slugs in their tracks and make slimy trails a thing of the past.

isbn: 0600608581

An enlightened approach to the age-old problem of pests in the garden and home, including slugs, frogs, spiders, flies, cats and dogs, deer and rabbits. The author argues that we need to bargain with nature and "control" other species by guile rather than by force.

ISBN: 9781861056047

Did you know that ants don' t like lemon, salt, vaseline or cinnamon? Or that fruit flies hate basil? Learn to welcome the good creepy crawlies and keep out the baddies with 100 organic, chemical and simply silly solutions.

isbn: 0600615200

Between 1845 and 1851 one and a half million Irish men, women and children died in misery from starvation and disease; the result of potato blight, a fungal disease that destroyed their potato crops. A million more people, driven to despair by the succession of appalling harvests, emigrated, mostly to America. So it was that a plant disease changed the course of history, its economic effects causing not only social but also major political upheaval. Many plant diseases have had far reaching social and economic effects, so the study of these diseases is of interest and importance to scientist, horticulturists, agricultualists and foresters. The authors draw on personal observations in the field, and laboratory to discuss all types of diseases caused by fungi, from rots and mildews to rusts, smuts and tumours. The symptoms encountered in the wild are described, together with their causes. A final chapter discusses the diseases caused by viruses and bacteria.

COVER PRICE £25.00

isbn: 0002200759

Gardening book, exposing common gardeners' enemies: slugs, deer, squirrels, moles, mice, cats, birds, foxes, sheep and rabbits. Many solutions old and new, plant lists and information on each animal.

isbn: 0953001318

How to avoid diseases, disorders and deficiencies. In association with The Henry Doubleday Research Association

ISBN: 9780855326890

Keep pests in check by managing the health of your garden soil and encouraging natural predators and beneficial insects into the garden. Learn to identify every type of garden pest, from mammals and birds to a wide variety of insects. Well illustrated in colour. 256 pages.

ISBN: 9781844773060

All gardeners know the disappointment of discovering that their bedding plants have been nibbled, their prized fruits and vegetables riddled with rust. "The Garden Pests & Diseases Specialist" is the essential guide to identifying the likely culprits and banishing them from the garden. The book starts with the basics, introducing common pests and diseases that afflict ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and houseplants, and looking at the best ways of dealing with them. Biological controls, which are garnering growing interest in the gardening world, are covered, in addition to the better-known organic and chemical methods. At-a-glance, checklists explain which ailments commonly afflict various plant types, from roses and rock-garden plants to soft fruits and vegetables. Armed with this practical, easy-to-use guide, experienced and novice gardeners alike will never need to make excuses for patchy borders or unshapely produce again.

ISBN: 9781845374853

In any garden, and with any gardener, something is bound to go wrong - it's just not possible to keep pests, weeds, disorders and diseases away from your garden! "The Weed & Pest Expert" will help the gardener to identify the problem and to show whether preventative measures and treatments are necessary. From lawn weeds to pet problems, water shortages to fungi, "The Weed & Pest Expert" gives you all the information you need to keep your garden healthy, all in the renowned, easy-to-follow Expert style. COVER PRICE £7.99

ISBN: 9780903505628

Tackle pests and diseases fast with this handy gardener's guide. Learn to identify, treat and prevent plant problems with the help of the experts at the RHS. A detailed A-Z plant listing explains common plant problems so you know what to look out for in your garden. Explore more than 300 close-up photos showing symptoms and causes of ailments, helping you to identify and treat problems fast. It includes suggestions for organic, biological and chemical controls to keep you one step ahead of pests and diseases. It helps you keep your plants in perfect condition all year round.

ISBN: 9781405319690

No garden is immune from troublesome pests and unsightly, damaging diseases. With this trustworthy book, you'll be shown all the steps you can take to maintain a healthy, beautiful garden. By using clear artworks, you will be able to recognise the symptoms of common infestations and problems such as vine weevils and leaf mould. And you will discover how to act promptly to prevent problems from getting out of hand.

ISBN: 9780276442049

Are your plants eaten by pests? Are they under attack from disease? Whatever the problem, from sugs and bugs to moulds, rots and wilts, this book will come to your rescue. With the aid of a fully illustrated directory of over 130 international pests, diseases and problems, you will be able to diagnose what is attacking your plants and learn how to deal with it quickly and effectively, even if you don't know what the plant is. Both chemical and organic methods are covered, and the ailments are organized according to how common they are for quick and easy reference. This book contains all you need to know to care for your trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, fruit, vegetables and even houseplants!

ISBN: 9780600614661