5 pests and plant diseases threatening your garden in August

Summer is the time when all of the garden pests like to appear and attach themselves to our plants and other things…

The heat speeds up breeding, so this helps them hatch and mature more quickly, which is why we see more of them about.

Our experts give us the lowdown on the top five destructive diseases and pests to look out for and what to do if you see them.

1. Vine weevil grubs

‘Vine weevil grubs are the ones to watch most closely, especially in pots, where plants can suddenly wilt if the roots have been eaten away,’ says Julian Palphramand, head of...