Summer is here and along with it comes the stress of hotter, dryer days that can drastically impact our plants.

If a plant is stressed from lack of water or nutrients, it is much more likely to succumb to pests and diseases. However, there are a few products you can use that will not only help build your plants’ resilience, they are also great for the overall health of your garden.

Seaweed Tonic is a great liquid fertiliser rich in essential nutrients, minerals, and plant growth hormones like auxins and cytokinins. These compounds stimulate root development, improve soil structure, and enhance plant resilience. Regular use can help plants grow stronger, with improved resistance to drought, pests, and stress. Seaweed Tonic is also ideal for promoting faster germination and healthier plants in both flower and vegetable gardens.

While regular use of Seaweed Tonic will help to make your plants more resilient to pests and diseases by making them healthier and more robust, regular use of Neem Granules will act as a natural preventative and systemic pesticide; after a few applications it will work on any pests that chew or suck on the plants.

Neem granules act as a natural insect repellent and soil conditioner. The active compound azadirachtin disrupts the life cycle of pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Neem Granules also help prevent fungal diseases and improve plant immunity. By promoting healthy soil and offering natural pest control, Neem Granules protect beneficial insects and the broader ecosystem, making them a safe choice for organic gardeners.

Finally, my go-to  product for helping plants recover from stress, diseases, and heavy rain is Aquaticus Garden Booster. This is a  New Zealand-made product which also contains natural humic/fulvic acid, trichoderma and omega which improves soil health by enhancing water retention, aeration, and nutrient absorption.

Together, these three products offer a proactive, eco-friendly approach to gardening by strengthening plants, improving soil health, and protecting the ecosystem. Regular use of these products will greatly strengthen your plants. When coupled with mulching, organic fertilising and hand weeding you have an effective, natural solution for creating a thriving organic garden.