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Autumn pests to look out for and how to get rid of them in your home and garden

As we switch seasons and transition into the cooler months, the change in climate can be a breeding ground for some uninvited guests – seeking warmth, shelter and food indoors. Here, experts share their top tips to keep pests at bay… View this post ...

03 Oct 2023 at 08:00

Pubs group to charge customers more to drink at peak times

A pubs company is to charge customers around 20p more for a pint of beer at some of its locations during the busiest periods under a “dynamic pricing” system to cover rising costs. Stonegate Group, which owns chains including Slug & Lettuce and ...

12 Sept 2023 at 12:47

Almost half of consumers have noticed ‘surge pricing’ at busy times – survey

Almost half of consumers have noticed a rise in ‘surge pricing’ – when retailers increase their prices at times of peak demand – a survey has found. Of the 47% who have noticed a growing trend of retailers adjusting their prices in response to ...

10 Oct 2023 at 08:16

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Alan Titchmarsh: Slugs are never going to be my friends

As he celebrates 60 years in horticulture, TV gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh realises he has often voiced what might be seen as controversial views on gardening trends. The broadcaster and author has been critical about rewilding domestic ...

23 Apr 2024 at 08:00

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The pests you really don’t want invading your garden and how to deter them

As responsible gardeners with positive attitudes to insects and biodiversity, it’s a bitter pill to swallow when vine weevil, carrot fly and aphids take hold – let alone the processionary moth caterpillar which can cause rashes and ...

13 Jun 2023 at 08:30

Pumpkin harvests hit by wet weather and ‘army of slugs’ – National Trust

“Abysmal” pumpkin harvests this season are down to an “army of slugs” and dreary weather, National Trust gardeners have said. The heritage charity said September’s cold and wet weather meant many plants at its gardens stopped ...

09 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Half-a-billion-year-old spiny slug reveals the origins of molluscs

A half-a-billion-year-old spiny slug had shed light on the origins of animals like oysters and octopuses, researchers have said. Researchers including scientists from the University of Oxford have discovered a new species of ...

01 Aug 2024 at 19:00

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8 of the best new gardening books this autumn

Looking for inspiration as the weather turns cooler? Now is a good time to plan your gardening projects and learn new techniques, even if it’s from the comfort of your armchair. With this in mind, there’s a plethora of new ...

01 Oct 2024 at 08:20

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Why it’s been a bumper year for slugs, snails and other garden pests

A mild winter, wet spring and a very changeable summer have all gone some way to boosting slug and snail activity this year. The RHS has received three times more inquiries about slugs and snails up to June this year than ...

23 Jul 2024 at 08:00

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How to create a slug-resilient garden

If slugs have munched through your prize hostas and devastated your dahlias, don’t despair. There are ways you can live with slugs and create a more slug-resilient garden. So says lifelong gardener and ecologist, Jo ...

29 Oct 2024 at 08:24

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