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Nematodes are best used when you're dealing with certain soil-borne pests, such as grubs , leatherjackets , and snails . The ideal times to use them are: Before the growing season: Nematodes are best applied before your plants reach full growth. This is often in early spring or autumn, when the pests are still in the soil or just beginning to develop. If you notice any pest symptoms: If you notice your plants wilting, turning yellow, or not growing well, these could be signs of insect larvae in the roots. Nematodes can then help immediately address the pests. When planting...

A beautiful, green lawn is every gardener's dream. But nothing is more frustrating than bare, yellow, or brown patches that spoil the perfect lawn. This can have various causes, from soil problems to excessive use. Fortunately, there are solutions for every cause. In this blog post, you'll learn in detail why bare patches occur and what you can do about them, so your lawn looks neat and healthy again. Causes of bald, yellow or brown spots in the lawn Bare, yellow, or brown patches in your lawn can have several causes. Sometimes it's due to the soil, sometimes maintenance, and...

A beautiful green lawn is the pride of every gardener, but grubs can seriously disrupt that dream. These beetle larvae, such as the rose chafer and May beetle , feast on your grass roots, leading to bare patches and a weakened lawn. Fortunately, you can protect and restore your lawn with the right approach. In this blog post, you'll discover how to recognize grubs, what you can do about them, and how to keep your lawn healthy. This way, you can continue to enjoy a beautiful, green garden! How do grub infestations occur in your garden? Grubs love nutrient-rich, loose...

It's only February, but we dare to predict that 2025 will be a top year for snails. There's a good chance that they'll soon be slithering through your garden en masse and feasting on your young plants. But how is that actually possible? The answer lies largely in the mild, wet winter we've just had. That may sound like nice garden weather, but for snails it's an ideal situation to survive in large numbers and grow explosively. A mild winter: surviving without problems In the past, a severe winter was the natural enemy of snails. Temperatures below zero ensured that...