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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...

Slugs in your garden can be a real bummer. They easily eat young plants, leave slime trails on your flowers, and seem to suddenly appear en masse at night. What's more , slugs also reproduce rapidly . Fortunately, there are plenty of clever ways to deal with them. In this blog post, you'll learn how slug infestations develop, which plants to avoid, how to make your garden less attractive to slugs, and what to do if things get out of hand. With Grandma's tips, of course.   How do slug plagues occur in your garden? Slugs love moisture, warmth, and...

Ever wondered why slugs often seem to appear as soon as it rains? These mysterious snails seem to join the rain showers, but why exactly? The answer lies in their biology and survival strategies. In this blog, we will delve deeper into why you mainly see slugs after or during rain showers and how you can deal with these slimy garden inhabitants. The Body of a Slug: Why They Like Moisture Unlike many other animals, slugs are not fans of dryness. These slippery creatures have a very sensitive skin surface that dries out quickly. They are covered in a layer...