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Butterflies and caterpillars

As a gardener there are a few garden โ€˜pestsโ€™ that can wreak havoc on our plants such as caterpillars. But before you reach for that insecticide take a few moments to really think about what you are doing.

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Summer GYO advice

Martyn Cox shares his advice for peak summer Grow Your Own success to keep your plot productive.

How can I be a better summer gardener?

Late summer can be the best time in our gardens. This year weโ€™ve seen a lot of rain, so growth has been accelerated hugely and as a result thereโ€™s still so much to do, but donโ€™t forget to take time out to enjoy your garden too.

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Pest patrol

Walking your garden for five to 10 minutes on a regular basis means you can stop pests like aphids and slugs getting out of control and becoming a problem.

How can I garden more naturally?

Jean Vernon suggests a few ways to garden more gently, lessening your impact on the planet and its precious resources

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How to Get Rid of Slugs in The Garden

The slug is one of the nationโ€™s most-hated garden pests. Jean Vernon guides you through various methods of safe, wildlife friendly controls.

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What is garden biological control?

If you use nematodes to control slugs or vine weevils, or let the birds eat your garden bugs, then youโ€™ve already discovered biological control says Jean Vernon.

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What is companion planting?

Some plants offer additional benefits when grown in close proximity with others. Jean Vernon explores.

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How can I grow crops out of season?

Vicki Cooke, former kitchen garden keeper at the Royal Hampton Court Palace, reveals some historical tricks of the trade to force plants into growth out of season.

Leatherjackets

Leatherjackets cause havoc in lawns, eating the roots of grass. Pippa Greenwood has some good tips for ridding your lawn of these pests.

Bumper year for slugs?

RHS chief horticulture advisor Guy Barter says 2018 could be a bumper year for slugs and snails due to the wet winter and spring.

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