The Gardening Year

Watch out for

Honey fungus: Improve drainage and remove infected plants; avoid replanting in the same spot for several years.

Root rot: Ensure planting in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based slug pellets.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to the soil in autumn or use systemic insecticides as a preventive measure.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation around the plant and apply a suitable fungicide if necessary.