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A wet November is not just miserable weather — it is a working window for next year's slug population. This is a practical, low-drama plan for torchlight hunts, egg searches, barriers and nematodes, with a clear look at when DIY is enough and when shop-bought kit earns its keep.
A cheap pH kit used properly tells you more than a flashing gadget. Here is an honest look at soil testing for UK gardeners, what to check in late autumn and how to take a sample that actually represents your beds.
Going peat-free is less about swapping one bag for another and more about learning a new set of habits. Here is an honest look at watering, feeding, crop choices and the small kit changes that make the transition easier in UK gardens.