Along with a beautiful garden come the harmful pests and insects that play havoc with the health of your plants. It is a great disappointment to see your beautifully manicured lawn or the pretty flowering plants wither and die one fine day. Very often, the damage is already done before you realise it. The key is to be alert and keep an eye on the garden to detect harmful pests and take remedial action before they become an infestation. However, if your garden has already been overrun with pests then there is no option but to call the garden pest control services to resolve the problem.

Organic gardening is the best way to keep harmful garden pests at a minimum although it still require some amount of pest control. A healthy soil promotes healthy plants which in turn makes them resistant to pests and disease. Organic matter keeps soil healthy, especially if you are using compost which balances the ratio of the nutrients.

Prevention is always better than a cure. You won't have to think of pest control services if you discourage the pests from coming into your garden in the first place. To do this, you need to maintain a clean space, free of weeds and debris. Weak and infected plants are an invitation to pests, so pull them out before they begin to decay and die. Dispose them off away from the garden areas lest they cause more damage.

As mentioned before, use compost for fertiliser as much as possible. Top-dressing the soil with mulch also prevents pests from attacking the plants. Seaweed spray contains essential minerals that help with development and fortify the plants against disease causing insects and pests.

Water logged soil or plants remaining wet for long periods attracts insects and pests. Grubs and other harmful insects thrive in such conditions – they eat away the roots of the plant leading to its death. It is important to follow the correct watering techniques so that the plants develop a healthy root system. Also water your lawn and garden early in the morning to prevent moisture retention that may lead to plant decay.

In Gardening Services Bligh Park, one natural method of pest control is to introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantis, hover-flies and nematodes which consume harmful pests like mealy bugs, aphids, mites and cutworms. These insects are attracted to flowering plants so it is a good idea to grow these varieties. Not only will your garden look attractive but they will also protect it from harmful pests.

Garden pest control services are offered by Lawn Care Businesses. If you've got a major pest infestation in your garden, get in touch with Fox Mowing at http://foxmowingnsw.com.au for help or advice on the best means to tackle the problem.