David’s Blog
A pest & disease guide to: Glasshouse thrips
As their name suggests, glasshouse or greenhouse thrips thrive in greenhouses. They feed [...]
David Domoney’s Newsletter February 2023
February newsletter: Roses are red, violets are blue Hi, With the first month [...]
Reviving overwintered plants
Once you’ve put your plants to bed for winter, it’s likely you’re waiting [...]
A pest & disease guide to: Earwigs
Although earwigs can cause damage to plants, they like to feed on aphids. [...]
A pest & disease guide to: Sooty mould
Sooty moulds are attracted to, and grow on, sugary substances. They are found [...]
Top job for February: Wash greenhouse glass, guttering and glazing
Spring is just around the corner. If you have a greenhouse, February is [...]
Top ten plants for February gardens 2023
There is nothing more welcome at this time of the year than the [...]
Plants for a purpose: Deer resistant plants
If you live near woodland or in other areas where deer are present, [...]
A pest & disease guide to: Blackfly – removing from broad beans
Blackfly are one of Britain’s most common and widespread aphid. They mainly colonise broad [...]
A guide to pressed flower crafting
DIY crafts and interior design are increasing in popularity. Growing cut flowers for [...]
Houseplants with long lasting flowers
When buying houseplants, there are so many foliage options to go for, with [...]
A pest & disease guide to: Botrytis (grey mould)
Grey mould is a very common disease of both edible and ornamental plants, [...]
A guide to growing bonsai trees
Bonsai trees are instantly recognisable, generally identified as miniature trees growing in the [...]
Stumperies for wildlife in the garden
Stumperies have been around for a long time as features in gardens, but [...]
A pest & disease guide to: Lily beetles
Lily beetle, as its name suggests, affects lilies and fritillaries and is now [...]
How to make homemade potpourri
Potpourri is a way of bringing plants indoors and using these elements and [...]
