Pest Control & Nature - Garden Planning at Harrod Horticultural

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We are passionate about our gardening here at Harrod Horticultural and encounter the same pests, diseases and general garden problems as everybody else. Over the years we have developed products and come up with a lot of ways to make our kitchen garden as productive as possible while maintaining our organic gardening ethos.

So for advice on any gardening problem, put us to the test, we are confident we can help - email webteam@harrod.uk.com

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Whitefly on mint

I think I have whitefly on my mint. How can I get rid of them and is it true marigolds planted nearby will do the trick?

Conifer Hedge Query

Like so many people, my conifer hedge is looking rather tired with plenty of brown patches. Any idea what this could be?

Potato Scab

Short and to the point; is there a quick cure for potato scab? I don't want scabby spuds this year

Cat Deterrent Plants Survive Winter

Hi will the cat deterrent plants last through our winters?

Spider mite making me see red

Spider mite problem in a greenhouse, its attacking a peach tree quite badly

Every insect pest likes Aubergines

Can you help me find out what insect/pest is eating the leaves of my aubergines?

Vine weevil attacking my grapes!

I noticed what I thought were vine weevils on the grape vine in spring and treated it with nematodes. It then developed downy mildew while I was away on holiday so I drenched it with the stuff recommended by my local garden centre. This has caused further problems - what do you advise?

Red mites in my chicken coop

I have had an infestation of red mites in my chicken coop. I have already burned one coop because of the problem. Please prevent me from having to burn another!

Vine Weevil Infestation

We think we have an infestation of Vine Weevil but how can we be sure...?

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