I’m a gardening pro and no one ever realises the standard trick to help banish slugs
YOU might be excitedly planning a week in the sun before summer is out, but for gardeners, that elation is tinged with worry about how our plants will cope while we are away.And move your pots into the shade, putting them all together so they develop a little microclimate.
But if you are still concerned — and if the weather looks set to be scorching — there are some other great innovations that will help you and your plant pals cope during the drier months.Pots experts Elho have a range of self-watering inserts and pots. “We’re hoping this will open it to everyone, especially the younger generation. We talk to our guests about their connection with nature.”RECENT reports claim that wasps are at record low numbers this year – which, experts say, means there could be bumper levels next year.Hayloft Plants is offering Sun Gardening readers an exclusive deal.
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