Spike this Seen a hedgehog lately? Maybe not. We’ve lost a third of our population in the past decade. Visit hedgehogstreet.org to find out how easy it is to help the hedgies, from making a hole in your fence to planting hedges.
Check this Holey leaves cause much head scratching: here are two likely culprits. Leaf cutter bees take circular segments from leaf edges but don’t do much damage to plants. The adult vine weevil cut irregular notches in leaves: this isn’t fatal, but the white C-shaped grubs gnawing the roots can kill a plant in months. Now is the time to treat: apply the biological control Nemasys Vine Weevil (nemasysinfo.com).
Plant this If you have a sunny, sheltered spot, the trumpet vine (Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Indian Summer’) is a luxuriant self-clinging climber that will clothe a wall, romp over a shed or pretty up a pergola. Its apricot blooms appear from June to September and it will survive winters as low as -10C. Height and spread 1.5m x 1.5m. Order a one-litre potted plant for £17.99, or two for £29.99. To order, call 0330 333 6856, quoting ref GU361, or go to theguardian.com/offers/plants. All orders include free p&p. Dispatched in October.
