The Gardening Year

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers, copper tape, or iron phosphate-based pellets to control populations.

Sage leafhopper: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or apply a horticultural oil spray if infestations are severe.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation around plants and treat with a fungicide containing myclobutanil or potassium bicarbonate.

Rosemary beetle: Hand-pick adults and larvae regularly or use a broad-spectrum insecticide as a last resort.

Root rot: Ensure planting in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering to prevent waterlogging.