"Bob Flowerdew has been observing the interesting and potentially useful interactions between different plants for over 30 years. In Companion Planting ... he explains that companion planting simply means working with nature to get the best from your plants, which is key to successful pollination and the prevention of pests. He shows how to select plants that won't compete for light, space or nutrients in the soil so they can grow to their full potential. Bob answers all your queries in his usual no-nonsense, humorous style."--Back cover.

This is where Bob, with his 30 years' experience of organic gardening, comes in handy. Bob explains the best methods for removing and preventing a wide variety of common garden pests, from aphids and slugs to vine weevils and whitefly. He goes on to discuss the most effective and organic ways to avoid and cope with diseases, such as dieback, canker, silver leaf and rust. One in an indispensable series of books, Simple, Green Pest and Disease Control will answer all your queries in a clear, straightforward manner, leaving you to enjoy your garden, pest and disease-free