Skipping this job can keep unwelcome visitors at bay.
That’s because the plant, which blooms late into the year, offered much-needed food to bugs, birds, and more, while the rest of your garden was dormant.The idea is that removing ailing blooms can help you neaten an unruly bush, prevent loose petals from carpeting your lawn, and even encourage further flower growth.“Birds are natural pest controllers and that’s why you should encourage them into your garden to reduce the slug population instead of using harmful chemicals,” Bonnett shared.
Skipping the trimming process also works, he adds, “Another effective method is avoiding deadheading flowers, as they produce seed heads that are a food source for birds.”no longer classifies slugs as pests because they’re so useful to the ecosystem – only nine of the 44 species in the UK eat our prized veggies.The 1 Common Gardening Chore Experts Don't Want You To Do This SummerSign up and we'll email you a daily dose of lifestyle stories, covering sex, relationships, health, wellness, money, and green living.By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners.
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