Srub out Watering Cans
Give watering cans a good scrub out to prevent fungal disease.
Give watering cans a good scrub out to prevent fungal disease.
Do not forget to pick over greenhouse plants regularly and sweep up fallen debris, to prevent disease spreading.
Watch out for coral spot: this disease is often noticed while the leaves are off deciduous hedges, shrubs and trees.
Watch out for bracket fungus on trees: If the tree is in poor health call in a tree surgeon for a professional opinion.
The greenhouse should be ventilated on mild sunny days: this will help to reduce fungal infections.
Regularly pick over plants in the greenhouse and sweep up fallen debris: this prevents disease appearing and spreading.
While pruning shrubs, watch out for coral spot: this is a fungal disease of woody plants causing branches to die back.
Do not forget birdbath hygiene: change the water regularly and scrub the bath out to help prevent the spread of disease.
Care for your perennials: Cut down and remove dead or dying stems. Separate and burn any diseased material.