The Gardening Year

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or hand-pick at night to protect emerging shoots.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes in autumn or use systemic insecticides in the soil.

Crocus virus: Remove and destroy infected plants; control aphid vectors to prevent spread.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering; discard rotted corms.

Rabbit damage: Install wire mesh guards or use repellents to protect young shoots.