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Leatherjacket crane fly larva on plant stem against green background. Wildlife & pests

The LeatherJackets

Leatherjackets are what we call the soil dwelling grubs of long, dangly-legged flies known as Crane flies or Daddy-Longlegs. The…

7 Jun 2022 · 1 min Read
Multiple gooseberry sawfly larvae with white bodies and black spots clustered on a green leaf. Wildlife & pests

The Gooseberry Sawfly

The common Gooseberry Sawfly is a common yet troublesome pest of Gooseberry, Red and White Currant bushes.  During early spring,…

7 Jun 2022 · 1 min Read
Common garden wasp with distinctive yellow and black striped abdomen foraging on white cluster flowers. Wildlife & pests

Common Garden Wasps

Common Garden wasps are often referred to as yellow jackets. They are a social wasp, which build nests and live…

7 Jun 2022 · 2 min Read
Two reddish-brown slugs on green lettuce leaves, illustrating Britain's native slug species in a garden setting. Wildlife & pests

Understanding Britain’s slug species

The common assumption that all slugs are plant pests couldn’t be further from the truth, since it is only a…

7 Jun 2022 · 5 min Read
Norfolk Garden Show logo and text announcing PlantGrow's presence at the Norfolk Showground event. News & Press Releases

Visit PlantGrow at the Norfolk Garden Show

The last 18 months have been tough for all of us, and we’re happy to be getting back to some…

7 Jun 2022 · 2 min Read
Spotted slug with extended tentacles on moist ground, illustrating garden pest requiring natural deterrent methods. Wildlife & pests

Deterring Slugs and Flies from a Garden

A couple of frequently asked questions are ‘How do I deal with slugs in my garden in an environmentally safe…

7 Jun 2022 · 4 min Read
Peat extraction site showing deep cut channels through dark peat layers with green moorland landscape beyond. Organic & peat-free

Moving to a Peat-Free Future: The Impact on Garden Centres

Garden centres have been reeling since the government announced that peat compost sales to gardeners will be banned from 2024. While many have…

7 Jun 2022 · 3 min Read
Close-up view of dark brown peat soil texture with organic matter and fine particles throughout. Organic & peat-free

Everything you Need to Know About Peat

With the news that the government is set to ban the sale of peat products to gardeners by 2024, there has been an…

7 Jun 2022 · 5 min Read
Bee visiting purple and white flowers in a garden, demonstrating wildlife attraction for pollinators. Wildlife & pests

10 ways to turn your back garden into an idyllic wildlife paradise 

10 ways to turn your back garden into an idyllic wildlife paradise Ten simple steps to transform your garden into…

7 Jun 2022 · 3 min Read
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