Summer problem solving plant diseases

This isn’t technically a disease, but a problem that develops from growing conditions. At risk are aubergines, chillies, cucumbers, squash, melons and tomatoes. The blossom end of the fruit gains a da

■ The Greenhouse Book by Tom Brown was published earlier this year and is full of advice on maintenance, plants to grow, pests and diseases and constructing your own greenhouse. (Dorling Kindersley, £

Keep an eye out for pests and disease in high summer so your plants stay healthy and thriving

Stefan Buczacki Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer ...

How can I keep my tomatoes safe from pests and diseases? One of the most common diseases to affect tomatoes is blossom end rot. This is identifiable by the large, circular, discoloured patches that ap

In the height of summer, although blooms may be burgeoning and scent is at its peak, challenges appear as the garden becomes untidy. But if you work on a few easy tasks, order can be restored. With pl