Are you striving for flower show perfection in your garden? Try as we might, there are always things that don’t go according to plan and summer is the season when many gardening problems come to the fore. Plants can be attacked by pests, or simply fail to thrive, while weeds can pose a problem if left to grow unchecked. But, with a little ingenuity and forward planning, many of these irritations can be solved.
Join horticultural expert and Associate Editor, David Hurrion in this one-hour online session, where he'll share his more than 50 years of gardening experience, plus answer your questions in a live Q&A to make sure your garden looks at its very best.
Agenda
Natural balance and gardening allies
Weedkillers and their effects on other plants
Annual and perennial weed control
Bacterial and viral plant problems – what can be done
Fungicides and their use in the garden
Fungal diseases and how to avoid them
Organic and synthetic pest control
Biological control – how and when to apply
How to spot problems
Cultural control and good gardening
Insect lifecycles and controlling numbers
Telling ‘friend’ from ‘foe’ in the insect world
Soil health and its role in preventing problems
Fertilisers and nutrients to maintain plant health
Soil and weather problems and how to avoid them
When the problem is the gardener – cultural mistakes
Closing with live Q&A session with David Hurrion & Miranda Janatka