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As autumn arrives, the grass will gradually slow down as the temperatures drop and the days become shorter. This means you won't need to mow as often, but there isn't a set date when you should stop completely. The final cut is usually around late October or November, depending on the weather. If conditions are mild and the grass is still growing, it's fine to carry on mowing when needed. Try to avoid mowing when the lawn is very wet or covered in frost. Mowing in these condi

Have you noticed brown leaves appearing on the ground already? With autumn still officially weeks away, it can seem strange to see trees looking a little autumnal in August. This is sometimes called a “false autumn”. It happens when trees become stressed by heat and lack of water and begin shedding their leaves earlier than they normally would. After such a hot and dry summer, it’s something gardeners may notice more readily. When soil becomes very dry, trees can struggle to

Box hedge caterpillars are a common garden pest that can cause serious damage to box hedges if they are not dealt with quickly. These hungry caterpillars feed on the leaves, often stripping plants bare and leaving behind brown patches, fine webbing and thinning foliage. In severe cases, an entire hedge can be defoliated within a short period of time. Box hedge caterpillars are typically active from April through to October, although the exact timing depends on the weather. Th