Aphids are small insects which feed on plant sap using their needle-like mouthparts. They are sometimes called greenfly (green aphids) or blackfly (black aphids) . There are more than 500 aphid species in Britain. Some aphids feed on only one or two species of plant, but others can be f...
Fertilizing strawberriesis essential to a good harvest of juicy strawberries. When plants are producing green growth in the spring and late fall, they requirenitrogen. This can be provided by amending the soil before planting with compost or manure. (Image credit: Alamy) When To Fertilize Strawber...