leeks and garlic may also be attacked. The larvae eat the roots of the bulbs and may burrow into them in late summer. Growing onions from sets reduces the problem, as does interplanting with ...

The pests love to eat their way through flowers, leaves and fruits, stripping through a plant in no time - but with garlic placed close-by, it's thought pests will swerve them instead. Slugs ...

a gardening expert has advised on how to grow large and well formed bulbs in the milder weather. Most varieties of garlic are usually planted in late autumn or early winter as they need a period ...