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House plant pests (Part 1)

David Hurrion introduces three of the most common house plant pests: mealybug, scale and spider mite, and explains how and when to treat infestations.

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This content is taken from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine online course

Healthy House Plants: A Complete Guide to Gardening Indoors

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Healthy House Plants: A Complete Guide to Gardening Indoors

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