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Snails and slugs on wet potted plants and damp paving stones in a rainy garden.

Slugs and snails in autumn: why damage can cont...

11 min read

Slug and snail damage does not politely end when summer does. In fact, autumn can be one of the times when it becomes more noticeable, especially when the weather turns...

Slugs and snails in autumn: why damage can cont...

11 min read

Slug and snail damage does not politely end when summer does. In fact, autumn can be one of the times when it becomes more noticeable, especially when the weather turns...

A potted plant with circular insets showing a white vine weevil larva and an adult beetle on leaves.

Vine weevil in pots: signs, larvae, adults and ...

9 min read

Vine weevil is likely when a potted plant has notched leaf edges, wilts even though the compost is damp, feels loose in the pot, or has white, C-shaped, legless grubs...

Vine weevil in pots: signs, larvae, adults and ...

9 min read

Vine weevil is likely when a potted plant has notched leaf edges, wilts even though the compost is damp, feels loose in the pot, or has white, C-shaped, legless grubs...

Dark red flowers blooming on a garden plant with yellowing and spotted leaves.

Why are my plant leaves turning yellow?

9 min read

Yellow leaves are usually caused by watering problems, poor drainage, low light, root stress, pests, nutrient issues or normal leaf ageing. The trick is to check the symptoms in the...

Why are my plant leaves turning yellow?

9 min read

Yellow leaves are usually caused by watering problems, poor drainage, low light, root stress, pests, nutrient issues or normal leaf ageing. The trick is to check the symptoms in the...