To ensure that they pose no unacceptable risk to human health, wildlife or the environment, most garden pesticides need to be approved for sale by the HSE.

To ensure you are using a registered product please look on the product for the approval number that starts with “MAPP xxxx” or check HSEs garden database for a list of products that are authorised for use on particular plants or areas in the garden.

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Making the perfect compost heap

Composting is one of the most talked-about activities in the gardening world, but one which few do well.

Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens

Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug insect and other pests set to arrive in the UK.

Dealing with tree stumps and unwanted saplings

It is all very well getting a tree cut down, but you are still left with the stump and the roots in the ground.

Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs

By Andy McIndoe. Andy is the resident adviser at Vitax on gardening projects, providing practical advice to help gardeners successfully create beautiful gardens.

How to attract birds to your garden in 4 steps

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Pond Care

Ponds are a lovely addition to any garden and can provide a rich habitat for a range of wildlife. However, without care ponds can soon become an eyesore with overgrown plants, weeds and water that is ...

The RHS: Staking Trees

Staking newly planted trees is necessary to prevent wind rock and movement of the roots. Movement can tear new roots, slowing down establishment. A newly planted tree will take a couple of years to an...

How to overwinter Dahlias by Vitax Garden World

Some lift dahlia tubers and store them over winter, then replant the following spring. Others in milder areas leave them in the ground. So what is the best solution to ensure a repeat performance nex...

Foliage plants: how to use green foliage plants in your garden

Designer Alasdair Cameron offers five tips on how to work with foliage and a green colour palette in the garden

Habitats for garden birds

Find out how to make your garden a haven for birds, whatever its size, by providing a range of habitats for them.