This is probably why, when I ask nervous newbies about their first attempts, they invariably say they wanted to start with ...

First, check plants and pots carefully for unwanted hitchhikers. Snails, whiteflies, scale, and mealybugs (soft bodied scale) ...

However, green-fingered Brits are being advised on when to move their potted garden plants inside as the nights start to draw in. Experts from GardeningExpress.co.uk have highlighted the ...

When checking for snails, check the sides and bottom of pots as well as around and in the plant. If the pot drainage holes are not screened, they may also be in the bottom of the pot. Whiteflies ...