We need to look after plants and keep them healthy and free of plant pests and diseases.” With garden centres in Wales currently closed and buyers sourcing online, the campaign’s key messages are: • Buy plants from knowledgeable suppliers who you can ask where the plant was sourced from, how to care for it, and what plant pests and diseases it might be prone to • Seek advice from Wales’ excellent network of independent, garden centres and retailers • Regularly clean your garden tools and footwear to stop the spread of invasive plants, plant pests or plant diseases • Dispose of unwanted plants and plant material responsibly
Dyffryn Gardens joins Cerys Matthews in backing plant health campaign WELSH singer Cerys Matthews is backing a new Welsh Government Plant Health campaign to enhance our enjoyment of the garden and adopt best practice to control the spread of pests and diseases. The physical and mental health benefits of planting and growing are well understood, and as spring approaches our thoughts turn to our precious gardens, as people across Wales make their planting plans and purchases for the growing season ahead. Plant enthusiast and famous singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster Cerys Matthews is backing a Welsh Government campaign to offer advice and guidance to enhance our enjoyment of the garden, by sourcing plants carefully, inspecting them on arrival to detect and control the spread of pests and diseases, and adopting good husbandry practices.