Recent articles by Denis Crawford
Cabbage white butterfly
Denis Crawford looks at the scourge of brassica plants – cabbage white butterfly – and has some tips for dealing with them.
Beneficial insects in your garden
Denis Crawford is a big fan of beetles and says there are many hard at work in our gardens.
Encouraging good wasps in your garden
Despite their fearsome reputations, wasps, with a few exceptions, are pollinators and can help keep pests away. Denis Crawford takes a closer look at some of the goodies.
Get the native bee buzz
Explore the world of native bees and how we can help provide food for them. A good starting point is to see what you can plant in your garden that will attract them to your patch.
Ants – friend or foes
Ants are part of life in Australia, says Denis Crawford, and are very important in the environment.
How to prevent and treat bugs and citrus gall wasp
Denis Crawford suggests organic remedies for the major pests afflicting citrus.