Plant Talk

Which houseplants are safe for my pets? Here at Fitzroy Nursery our plants are our pets. But if you’re the kind of person that dotes on your moggie or pampers your pooch, then we want you to be able to enjoy pets of the green-and-leafy kind as well. People often ask us which indoor plants can safely cohabit with their furry friends. Plants have evolved over millions of years to produce all kinds of biochemical deterrents to prevent them being munched out of existence by animals. Unfortunately some of these compounds can make your pets sick. There’s a lot of...

Our essential guide to controlling common pests and diseases using proven organic techniques.  Features control methods for aphids, caterpillars, citrus gall wasps, citrus leaf miners, fungal diseases like rust and mildew, fungus gnats, mealy bugs, mites (red spider/two-spotted mite), scale insects, snails, slugs and whitefly. Click here to access PDF