Threats found in unkempt gardens (7)

I believe the answer is:

dangers

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'threats' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both states of affairs as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'unkempt gardens' is the wordplay.
'unkempt' indicates an anagram.
'gardens' with letters rearranged gives 'DANGERS'.

'found in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for dangers that I've seen before include "Hazards" , "Perils" , "Gardens (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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