The Gardening Year

Watch out for

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

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a sulphur-based fungicide if severe.

Aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use a strong jet of water to dislodge them.

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