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Ants
Ants
Introduction While ants themselves may not damage plants directly, they farm and protect sap-sucking pests like aphids and scale insects....
Aphids
Aphids
Summary Aphids are soft-bodied insects that multiply rapidly and drain nutrients from plants. Small sap-sucking insects in varying colours that...
Apple Codling Moth
Apple Codling Moth
Introduction Codling moths are notorious for damaging apples by tunnelling through the fruit. A black spot on your fruit with...
Apple Pollination Chart
Apple Pollination Chart
Take the guesswork out of apple pollination with our easy to follow pollination guide.
Artichokes
Artichokes
COMMON NAME: Globe Artichoke BOTANICAL NAME: Cynara scolymus PLANT TYPE: Tender Perennial Artichokes are a delicacy world-wide. Stunning on the...
Asparagus
Asparagus
How to grow asparagus COMMON NAME: Asparagus BOTANICAL NAME: Asparagus officinalis PLANT TYPE: Perennial Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, is one of...
Beans
Beans
COMMON NAME: BeansBOTANICAL NAME: Phaseolus vulgarisPLANT TYPE: Tender Annual The common bean originated in Central and South America, the original...
Black Spot
Black Spot
Summary Black spot is a fungal disease that causes unsightly dark spots on rose leaves and leads to premature defoliation....
Blossom End Rot
Blossom End Rot
Neither caused by a pest or disease, Blossom End Rot is actually caused by a nutrient deficiency - namely Calcium....
Bronze Citrus Bug
Bronze Citrus Bug
Summary: Sap-sucking insects which target citrus trees causing damage to young fruits and shoots. Bronze citrus bugs (Musgraveia sulciventris) are...
Cabbage White Butterfly
Cabbage White Butterfly
The cabbage white butterfly may appear harmless fluttering through your garden, but its caterpillars are voracious feeders that target brassicas...
Caterpillars
Caterpillars
Summary: Caterpillars are the larval stage for many butterflies and moths, and while some transform into beautiful butterflies, for most,...
Citrus Gall Wasp
Citrus Gall Wasp
Summary This tiny wasp causes large, unsightly galls on citrus trees, affecting tree health and fruit production. Swollen stems on...
Curl Grubs
Curl Grubs
Summary: Curl grubs are larvae lurking in the garden's soil. These C-shaped invaders can cause extensive root damage, and subsequently...
Earwigs
Earwigs
Summary Earwigs are often underestimated garden pests. While some are beneficial (helping to break down decaying wood), others can nibble...
Fruit Flies
Fruit Flies
Summary Fruit flies are tiny insects that can cause major damage by laying their eggs inside fruits. The larvae hatch...
Garlic Harvest Chart
Garlic Harvest Chart
Detailed information on garlic groups, planting time, storage times and harvest for Australian gardens.
Green Vegetable Bug
Green Vegetable Bug
The green vegetable bug, also known as the green stink bug, is a sap-sucking insect that damages a variety of...
How to prune apple trees
How to prune apple trees
Pruning apple trees might seem complex, but it’s easier than you think. We’ll guide you through the essentials—why, when, which,...
Peach Leaf Curl
Peach Leaf Curl
Summary Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that causes young leaves to become distorted, thickened and discoloured. A fungal...
Pear and Cherry Slug
Pear and Cherry Slug
Pear and cherry slugs are small, almost transparent larvae that resemble tiny slugs and are commonly found on the underside...
Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, coating leaves and stems in a...
Root-Knot Nematodes
Root-Knot Nematodes
Summary These soil-dwelling worm-like pests attack plant roots causing swelling that stunts plant growth and development. Root-knot nematodes are microscopic...
Russet Mites
Russet Mites
Summary Russet mites are too small to see with the naked eye but cause visible damage to leaves and fruit....
Scale Insects
Scale Insects
Summary Scale insects attach themselves to stems and leaves, sucking plant sap and weakening growth. Scale insects are tiny, sap-sucking...