How and why you should stop using pesticides
Pesticides are bad for your garden and bad for the planet. On these pages, we share why toxic chemicals, such as weedkillers, damage wildlife and health, and how you can manage 'pests' and weeds organically
Alternatives to garden pesticides
Instead of reaching for the toxic chemicals to manage weeds or 'pest' insects, opt for these tried-and-tested organic methods. They will save you money and protect your soil and wider garden ecosystem.
A complete guide to: organic pest control for fruit and vegetables
From allium leaf miner to wireworm, there are many pests that can affect growers, but there are ways to treat and prevent them using organic methods.
Previous policy & campaign work
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Help us ban urban pesticides
We’re urging the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas.
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We need your support to ban garden pesticides!
Garden Organic is proud to support a new petition in parliament to ban the use of pesticides in gardens and urban areas.
Please help us by signing this petition, on the government website. Now!