How much do you know about protecting our plants from harmful pests and diseases?
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Why? Some plant pests and diseases aren’t immediately visible. Checking (and ideally keeping new plants separate for a short time) helps prevent problems spreading to the rest of your garden.
Why? Soil can carry tiny plant pests and diseases. Always arrive clean and leave clean. This will reduce the chance of accidentally spreading harmful plant pests and diseases to new areas.
Why? This is an example of a non-native insect pest, the Asian longhorn beetle. It has the potential to cause serious damage to many broadleaved trees. This actually happened in Kent in 2012 when over 2000 trees had to be felled to eradicate the beetle. Early action by telling the relevant plant health authorities about unusual plant pests or diseases can stop a small issue becoming a big problem.
Why? Plants, seeds and cuttings from abroad might be carrying harmful non-native pests or diseases that could cause serious damage to our gardens and wider countryside.
Why? Buying plants from trusted, reputable suppliers, including those who are Plant Healthy certified, reduces the risk of harmful pests and diseases entering your garden.
Why? You may not know that the plants and seeds you are buying are coming direct to your home from overseas sellers and may carry hidden plant pests or diseases. These can spread quickly in our gardens, and the wider countryside causing serious damage. Buy plants, bulbs and seeds from UK-based businesses.
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Enter our exclusive RHS Chelsea Flower Show competition One lucky winner will receive a year’s RHS membership, a signed copy of Pippa Greenwood’s book, a signed copy of Adam Frost’s book and a set of informative postcards from the Animal & Plant Health Agency.