Sooty mould can look a little alarming, especially when a plant resembles the sole survivor of Ash Wednesday, but once you understand that it’s the consequence, not the cause, you’ll start to see it differently. The good news is, it’s very fixable once you understand what’s really going on.

Written and edited by Tammy 18th Dec 2025 If you’ve ever watered your favourite indoor plant and been greeted by a cloud of tiny flying insects… welcome to the world of fungus gnats. They’re super annoying, but totally fixable. Fungus gnats are one of the most common indoor plant pests, especially in warm, humid homes or potting mixes that stay damp for too long. Let’s walk through exactly what they are, why they show up, and how to get rid of fungus gnats naturally, without

Ever stepped on a millipede in the middle of the night and wondered what on earth they’re doing wandering the hallway? Turns out, these little curl-up critters are more about moisture than mischief. Here’s how to keep them out of your home (and off your toes) the eco-friendly way!

Ok, hands up who's having issues with Aphids right now?? Let’s take a look at the most common aphid species you’re likely seeing in your backyard, what signs to look out for, and how to tackle infestations using gentle, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods that keep your garden, and its' helpful critters, in balance.

There are a few really important jobs on any gardeners to do lists right now, and if you own any stone fruits this is one of them-treating for leaf curl. Leaf curl is a fungal disease (caused by Taphrina deformans) that mainly attacks peaches and nectarines.

Healthy Prayer Plant Written and edited by Tammy 9th May 2025 We’ve all been there. You buy a beautiful healthy plant full of optimism and good intentions, plant it with love, and wait… only to watch it struggle, sulk, or completely check out. Plants can be a bit mysterious, but usually, there’s a good reason they’re not living their best life. Thankfully it's normally something straight forward and more importantly, an easy fix. Below, I’ve outlined the 10 of the most common

Written and edited by Tammy 7th April 2025 Insect attacked seedlings The biggest question on every gardener's lips right now is “what is eating my seedlings!?" Working out the answer requires a bit of simple detective work, some Sherlock Holmes. It's a case of looking for clues and putting the puzzle pieces together. Slugs and snails Look out for silvery trails all over the foliage and the ground. They need moisture to be able to move around otherwise they're at risk of their

Learn how to grow healthy tomatoes successfully. Never buy supermarket tomatoes again.

Sunburnt raspberries Written and edited by Tammy 25th February 2024 This would have to have been one of the weirdest summer seasons we've had in a long time. With a wet start including record breaking unprecedented rain events, humidity, not enough consistent warm sunny days to ripen vegetables, and literally one or two random close to 40-degree hot days that shocked and fried everything in the gardens beyond belief. Fair to say it created some challenges. I bet you felt lik

“This spring’s weather has been perfect for powdery mildew, but with a few simple precautions and a keen eye, you can prevent it from becoming a problem in your garden. In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify powdery mildew early, what conditions trigger it, and the most effective prevention and treatment methods to keep your plants thriving through summer.”

Written and edited by Tammy 25th April 2023 What is Black Spot, why does it happen and how do we treat it? Black Spot Quite simply, Black...

Written and edited by Tammy 4th April 2023 There's nothing more frustrating and disheartening than pouring all your time, efforts and...

Written and edited by Tammy 9th March 2023 With the beautiful drop of rain, we've had in the last few days freshening everything up,...

Written and edited by Tammy 20th February 2023 Enjoying the peace and tranquillity of a warm bath last night, I listened to the crickets...

Written and edited by Tammy 12th January 2023 White Fly if in large enough numbers can cause extensive damage. They are a sap sucking...

Written and edited by Tammy Dec 22 Scale are a small sap sucking insect that feed on the sugars of a plant. Like any other creature on...

Watch my short video to find out what to look out for and how to treat Pear and Cherry Slugs on your fruit trees. Yates Success Ultra...