Funnel web on grassThough gardeners may be enjoying a bumper strawberry yield this year, backyard bounties such as these rarely go uncontested. Slugs, birds, and more all seem to be out to undo your green-fingered hard work. But what about spiders?Though arachnids generally don’t cause damage to your beautiful Buddleias or lush lettuce leaves, their appearance in your garden can sometimes be a little disconcerting – especially if their webs, usually extra-visible on dewy mornings, span across your lawn like a spindly mattress. But according to Chris Bonnett, garden expert and owner of GardeningExpress.co.uk, you should leave one type of cobweb well alone (though another similar-looking infestation does need to be tackled).
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