Summer heat made UK plants more vulnerable to fungi and pests, RHS warns

Plants damaged by extreme temperatures are most at risk of disease, Royal Horticultural Society says

Summer's prolonged droughts and extreme heat have made plants more susceptible to problems such as fungi and insects this coming autumn, the Royal Horticultural Society has warned.

Plants stressed or damaged by the heat are most at risk of disease, but the charity's experts say gardeners should also look out for specific plants that are typically more vulnerable such as tomatoes.