Gardener's Companion to Pests and Diseases: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

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Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Gardener's Companion to Pests and Diseases

A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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Frances Lincoln
22 January 2026

Plant pathology & diseases; Pest control; Gardening: plants; Organic gardening

Series: Kew Experts

Discover simple and effective solutions for common garden pests and diseases from the experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

From aphids to ants, the ever-persistent slugs and snails, leaf spot, fruit rot and much more, dealing with garden pests and diseases is a problem that all gardeners struggle with. As we have become aware of the harm that traditional pesticides can cause to the wider environment, as well as the importance of biodiversity, it has become more complex than ever. How do we protect and care for our plants while also gardening in an environmentally-friendly way?

In this fully-illustrated guide, the experts from Kew share their simple tips and techniques for prevention as well as clear advice for treating established problems. Written with the benefit of your whole garden in mind, this book focuses on practical ways to work with nature so that you can create and maintain a thriving garden. Covering almost 100 problems, the experts at Kew introduce each pest and disease, explain the conditions in which they occur, how to catch them at early stages, and how to react when it takes hold.

Start your journey to better plant health and a thriving garden today with this comprehensive reference - essential reading for every gardener.

By: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 160mm,
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780711288904
ISBN 10: 0711288909
Series: Kew Experts
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 22 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. Over the past 250 years Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi with many benefits for humankind.