As in other aspects of life, you may encounter problems in gardening and urban agriculture.  At certain times of the year insect and other animal pests may damage plants, especially vegetables and fruit, sometimes resulting in plant death. Weeds can be a problem at any time.

Locking in Problems – The Hidden Costs of Landscape Glue

When you go shopping for products that might help with problems you have in your garden, you might spot landscape glue. It is right next to the…

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Staying Safe While Gardening

Gloves, socks and sometimes masks are very important in preventing disease obtained by gardening -  the last thing you want, especially with the…

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Getting to Know Poisonous Plants

Do you like to spend time in the garden with your children or with pets?  Do you like have vases with flowers to enliven your living areas?  If so,…

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Lead Contamination

Lead is an extremely stable element that is categorised as a heavy metal. It is a dangerous neurotoxin to humans and animals. Small amounts of lead…

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