Natural Solutions

 

By limiting your reliance on pesticides and introducing alternatives into your everyday life, you’ll be helping to safeguard water sources and protect the wider environment. There are lots of non-chemical alternatives that’ll get the job done just as well, without posing any risk to people or pets. Our guides can help you discover different approaches to managing weeds, pests and plant diseases. 

 
 
 

Rather than turning to pesticides for a quick fix, try and become less reliant on chemical products that could be harmful to the environment and our health.

Give these eco-friendly options a try first. Here’s simple and cheap recipes to tackle unwanted weeds and insects, using things that you’ll probably already have in your kitchen cupboards.

Discover different approaches to pesticide use
7 pet-friendly ways to keep your garden pest free
7 pet-friendly ways to keep your garden pest free

Expert gardener and presenter for S4C ’s Garddio a Mwy, Naomi Saunders shares ways that you can be both pest free and pet friendly in your garden.

Why you should consider going pesticide-free – Introducing the Wildlife Trusts Wales ‘Pesticide Free Pledge.’
Why you should consider going pesticide-free – Introducing the Wildlife Trusts Wales ‘Pesticide Free Pledge.’

Andy Charles-O’Callaghan Campaign Officer for The Wildlife Trusts explains the ‘Pesticide Free Pledge’ and what you can do to get involved to help protect wildlife for a greener and wilder Wales.

Natural methods for protecting your garden from weeds and pests across the seasons
Natural methods for protecting your garden from weeds and pests across the seasons

This month, Wildlife Trusts Wales has announced the launch of its pesticide-free pledge, urging communities across the country to ditch pesticides and do their bit to help protect Welsh nature.

Gardening guru Naomi Saunders on how to tackle slugs without pesticides
Gardening guru Naomi Saunders on how to tackle slugs without pesticides

S4C gardening guru, Naomi Saunders shares her top tips on how to keep slugs at bay in your garden without pesticides

Huw Richards’ guide on the natural pest predators you should be encouraging into your garden
Huw Richards’ guide on the natural pest predators you should be encouraging into your garden

Expert gardener Huw Richards shares his knowledge on beneficial predators and the positive impact they can have when combatting pests.

Harnessing the power of beneficial predators – an expert gardener Huw Richards’ guide to natural pest control
Harnessing the power of beneficial predators – an expert gardener Huw Richards’ guide to natural pest control

Expert gardener, YouTuber, and presenter Huw Richards shares his tips for attracting beneficial predators.

Understanding the information on a pesticide bottle and label: a step by step guide
Understanding the information on a pesticide bottle and label: a step by step guide

Your guide to understanding the label on the packaging of pesticide products

Companion plants: 4 steps for savvy gardening to deter pests
Companion plants: 4 steps for savvy gardening to deter pests

How companion growing can help you deter pests and maintain your garden’s health

How to make a wildlife corner to help with pest control in your garden
How to make a wildlife corner to help with pest control in your garden

Simple ways of creating a wild corner in your garden with multiple benefits for the environment

Guest blog: Why experienced gardener Adam Jones from @adamynyrardd champions organic gardening to combat pests
Guest blog: Why experienced gardener Adam Jones from @adamynyrardd champions organic gardening to combat pests

S4C’s Prynhawn Da and BBC Radio Cymru 2’s expert gardener Adam yn yr ardd discovered his love for gardening almost 20 years ago. Find out why he gardens following permaculture principles including the no-dig and companion planting methods to manage garden pests.

Gardener’s corner – 10 gardening tips from an expert
Gardener’s corner – 10 gardening tips from an expert

Get all the tips to become a blossoming gardener from The Welsh Gardener, with advice on everything from encouraging natural pest repellents to watering your plants properly.

3 things you need to know about pesticides before buying
3 things you need to know about pesticides before buying

A go-to guide on what you should think about before buying a pesticide

6 ways to glam up your garden without using pesticides
6 ways to glam up your garden without using pesticides

Simple and natural ways to tackle garden pests that don’t rely on pesticides.

 

There are lots of natural solutions to tackling pests, weeds and plant diseases in your garden