Using garden netting is a traditional pest-control method for backyards, as it creates a protective barrier around precious crops while letting sunshine and moisture through. It cuts out the need for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to protecting your plants, choosing the right type of netting can make a world of difference. Whether you're shielding ripening ...

I have been a proponent of floating row cover for years. When placed on hoops over a vegetable crop, this lightweight fabric allows sunlight and moisture to pass through it and acts as a physical ...

Bugs and insects are an irrefutable part of gardening, and these pests can damage your hard work by eating leaves or laying eggs on your slaved-over fruit and veg. That's why investing in some fine ...

Q: I love your column and have read it for years. I hope you can help me. I have [sent photos] of the front and back of one of my tomatoes. As you can see, something seems to be eating it. I have ...

Gardener Huw Richards has shared his go-to method of preventing slugs and birds from eating your strawberries in your garden without having to use netting. If you've ever tried growing fruit, ...

Protect citrus fruit from damage by birds with bird netting, available at your local nursery or feed and seed. Check on satsumas and kumquats as they are beginning to ripen now (no hurry, they ripen ...

Gardeners facing the challenge of guarding their garden-grown fruits and veg from peckish slugs or birds know netting can prove cumbersome, especially when tackling trickier spaces. But gardening ...