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Published: 13th October 2026
September and October are when slugs quietly lay the foundations for next year's infestations. Here's why late summer is one of the smartest times to tackle them If you've noticed fewer slugs munching through your borders recently, don't assume they've disappeared. In many UK gardens, September…
Published: 8th October 2026
Gardeners are being warned that some of the biggest threats to homegrown crops could be lurking beneath the soil You’ve spent the summer checking your cabbages for caterpillars, watching your lettuces for slugs and keeping a close eye on anything nibbling at your leaves. Now, as the nights…
Published: 3rd September 2026
If it feels like your garden has suddenly become overrun with pests, you’re not imagining it. August can be one of the busiest times of year for garden pests, with weeks of warm weather allowing populations to build before gardeners begin noticing the damage they leave behind. By late summer, many…