The Gardening Year

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use beer traps, copper tape barriers, or iron phosphate pellets to control populations.

Vine weevil: Check pots for grubs before planting and apply biological nematodes or systemic insecticides.

Aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or spray with a strong jet of water or insecticidal soap.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a sulphur-based fungicide if infection is severe.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering to prevent fungal attack on roots.