Growıng Greener
Problem solving the green way
Using chemicals to get rid of bugs and weeds can not only harm the environment, it can even make the problems worse. Sally Nex explains how a greener, more tolerant approach can provide benefits all round
Sally Nex is an eco-conscious professional gardener and writer. Her recent book How to Garden the Low Carbon Way helps you bring your garden in tune with nature and the
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Do you sometimes worry that everything’s out to get your plants? From red spider mites on your cucumbers to bindweed strangling your roses. Garden sheds used to be cocktail cabinets of chemicals designed to blitz enemies into submission. But nowadays we’re far more aware of the collateral damage we inflict when we reach for a spray. So join the greener growing movement, clear the chemicals off your shelves and discover more nature-friendly ways to keep your plants safe.