Pests & Diseases
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Started by Suey 6 years ago
I have recently bought 2 standard magnolia sunrise but the leaves are being eaten from the edge inwards but no sign of pests any help please ?
I have recently bought 2 standard magnolia sunrise but the leaves are being eaten from the edge inwards but no sign of pests any help please ?
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Started by Waveydavey35 6 years ago
Hi I put my new dahlias outside and a white powder looking covering has appeared on edges it washes off and then it comes back everyday after I clean ...
Hi I put my new dahlias outside and a white powder looking covering has appeared on edges it washes off and then it comes back everyday after I clean ...
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Started by MrThomas 7 years ago
I am about to replace a honeysuckle that has suffered from powdery mildew for two or three years. Is it OK to put the new plant in where the old one w...
I am about to replace a honeysuckle that has suffered from powdery mildew for two or three years. Is it OK to put the new plant in where the old one w...
remove this Last replied to by carolb 7 years ago
Hi Mr Thomas As far as I know powdery mildew is caused by the weather not anything nasty, so you should be fine to get ...
Hi Mr Thomas As far as I know powdery mildew is caused by the weather not anything nasty, so you should be fine to get ...
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Started by laq1965 7 years ago
I think my grapevine has powdery/downy mildew, can anyone give me any advice on how to treat this please?
I think my grapevine has powdery/downy mildew, can anyone give me any advice on how to treat this please?
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Started by loubylou 7 years ago
I am having a lot of trouble with ants this year. They are in the lawn but worse in the greenhouse and playing havoc with the tomato plants. I hav...
I am having a lot of trouble with ants this year. They are in the lawn but worse in the greenhouse and playing havoc with the tomato plants. I hav...
remove this Last replied to by carolb 7 years ago
One year I tried those little bait stations and they worked a treat, but when I tried them this year they had no effect,...
One year I tried those little bait stations and they worked a treat, but when I tried them this year they had no effect,...
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Started by packsaddle 7 years ago
I bought a miniature magnolia in April and it is growing well, but holes are appearing in old or new leaves, but there is no signs of pests. The under...
I bought a miniature magnolia in April and it is growing well, but holes are appearing in old or new leaves, but there is no signs of pests. The under...
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Started by carolb 8 years ago
I have a very sad looking hollyhock it has beautiful black flowers but the leaves are covered with what look like rust or scale insects, the leaves go...
I have a very sad looking hollyhock it has beautiful black flowers but the leaves are covered with what look like rust or scale insects, the leaves go...
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Thankyou, Hemeroholic, that just reinforces my decision this morning, sadly it has to come out, I bought it from the lov...
Thankyou, Hemeroholic, that just reinforces my decision this morning, sadly it has to come out, I bought it from the lov...
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Started by catloverme 8 years ago
My tomato leaves seem to be shrivling up like they need watering but they have been well watered and fed dont know whats wrong its never happend befor...
My tomato leaves seem to be shrivling up like they need watering but they have been well watered and fed dont know whats wrong its never happend befor...
remove this Last replied to by Hemeroholic 8 years ago
It's usually caused by variable temperatures at night, nothing to worry about mine go like that every year.
It's usually caused by variable temperatures at night, nothing to worry about mine go like that every year.
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Started by carolb 8 years ago
Last year my Daughter bought me some lovely day lilies for mothers day, later I noticed some tiny black beatles crawling up the leaves and flying away...
Last year my Daughter bought me some lovely day lilies for mothers day, later I noticed some tiny black beatles crawling up the leaves and flying away...
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Well I have been out with my trusty torch each night and several slugs have met a salty end 🙂 Still far to many to cont...
Well I have been out with my trusty torch each night and several slugs have met a salty end 🙂 Still far to many to cont...
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Started by poppy 8 years ago
whats the best things that you have used that are pet safe to kill or protect plants from slugs
whats the best things that you have used that are pet safe to kill or protect plants from slugs
remove this Last replied to by Florexpert 8 years ago
Hi Poppy,A tub filled with a mixture of beer & water attracts slugs like magnets! You then do need to collect and dispos...
Hi Poppy,A tub filled with a mixture of beer & water attracts slugs like magnets! You then do need to collect and dispos...
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