A greater risk of pest and disease unfortunately form one of the main threats of our changing climate. Extreme weather events can weaken plants. At the same time, warmer, wetter seasons can create conditions where new and existing pests proliferate, with potentially more breeding, overwintering, migratory opportunities overall. This means more pests and more weakened plants that may be more susceptible to attack.
Whichever way you look at it, natural predators are going to be an important ally. The more you can create a more balanced ecosystem with plenty of these natural helpers around, the better your garden will be. It will be much harder for one type of creature to get out of control and cause damage to your precious plants.
Wildlife, wildflowers, and even some weeds have a valuable role to play in a garden or allotment, creating a natural balance and valuable, diverse
