Pest focus: slugs

A healthy ecosystem in the garden has so many benefits for your plants and local wildlife. The autumn and winter months can be notoriously tricky for plot visitors thanks to the diminished food resour

Small changes make a big difference to the environment

There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr

Easy ways to make your garden more nature-friendly

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Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes