AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUrban Wildlife & Bird Care: The RSPB is urging gardeners to change summer feeding habits—pause seed mixes and peanuts from May to October and avoid flat-surfaced feeders—to reduce trichomonosis risk, while still supporting birds safely. Pest Control (Low-Toxic): The RHS says slugs can be deterred with one simple move: lay straw around crops like strawberries, plus consider morning watering and gentle nighttime slug checks. Plant Care How-To: Bigleaf hydrangeas are tricky outside maritime climates, but “Endless Summer” style reblooming types can be more reliable; and Monty Don warns lavender turns “leggy” when pruning is neglected, recommending a mid-August cut back above green shoots. Garden Design & Community: Strasburg’s Secret Garden Tour returns June 6–7 with eight local gardens; and Manila relaunches the Luneta Urban Garden to boost food security using greenhouse and smart-ag tech. Gardening Lifestyle: A new wave of “slow” outdoor time is framed as a mental-health reset, with gardening used as exposure therapy after anxiety. Market Watch: A report projects the lawn and garden consumables market could hit $26.3B by 2030, driven by organic and landscaping demand.
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