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  1. polypody

    Rats!!!

    Having had Weil's disease once i'd say yes, but check for any minor cuts first and use rubber gloves.Weil's disease makes Flu seem like fun :sad:
    Having had Weil's disease once i'd say yes, but check for any minor cuts first and use rubber gloves.Weil's disease makes Flu seem like fun :sad:
    Having had Weil's disease once i'd say yes, but check for any minor cuts first and use rubber gloves.Weil's disease makes Flu seem like fun :sad:
    Having had Weil's disease once i'd say yes, but check for any minor cuts first and use rubber gloves.Weil's disease makes Flu seem like fun :sad:
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  2. PurpleCrazyHorse

    Help needed to identify this?

    Thanks both.Nothing flies off when I give it a shake and looking at Nigel's link, it's identical to the picture. Thanks so much for the info, I'm going to get myself some appropriate...
    Thanks both.Nothing flies off when I give it a shake and looking at Nigel's link, it's identical to the picture. Thanks so much for the info, I'm going to get myself some appropriate chemicals and try to stop the spread to the next door (smaller) shrub. Luckily not many plants in the front...
    Thanks both.Nothing flies off when I give it a shake and looking at Nigel's link, it's identical to the picture. Thanks so much for the info, I'm going to get myself some appropriate chemicals and try to stop the spread to the next door...
    Thanks both.Nothing flies off when I give it a shake and looking at Nigel's link, it's identical to the picture. Thanks so much for the info, I'm going to get myself some appropriate...
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  3. Beverley

    Need help identifying pests on houseplants

    I'm always giving people Thrips :sad: :heehee:
    I'm always giving people Thrips :sad: :heehee:
    I'm always giving people Thrips :sad: :heehee:
    I'm always giving people Thrips :sad: :heehee:
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  4. DMudlark

    Ho, the Nematodes!

    I've tried a few doses for slugs and two lots of vine weevil. It was expensive and I applied them in the correct conditions.So far I see no evidence that any of the applications actually worked....
    I've tried a few doses for slugs and two lots of vine weevil. It was expensive and I applied them in the correct conditions.So far I see no evidence that any of the applications actually worked. I guess I'll see in spring if the onslaught is any lower than last year... Our snail and slug...
    I've tried a few doses for slugs and two lots of vine weevil. It was expensive and I applied them in the correct conditions.So far I see no evidence that any of the applications actually worked. I guess I'll see in spring if the onslaught is...
    I've tried a few doses for slugs and two lots of vine weevil. It was expensive and I applied them in the correct conditions.So far I see no evidence that any of the applications actually worked....
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  5. stumorphmac

    MEALY AND NEEM

    thanks marley will try this
    thanks marley will try this
    thanks marley will try this
    thanks marley will try this
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  6. Marley Farley

    Onion Weed - help me get rid of the pesky plants

    Hello GC folk,I need to get rid of onion weed. I have tried digging it up, pouring boiling water over it, used a mixture of bicarb & vinegar & swore at it! It grows out of gravel and from hard...
    Hello GC folk,I need to get rid of onion weed. I have tried digging it up, pouring boiling water over it, used a mixture of bicarb & vinegar & swore at it! It grows out of gravel and from hard to reach crevices.Help??!!miSim
    Hello GC folk,I need to get rid of onion weed. I have tried digging it up, pouring boiling water over it, used a mixture of bicarb & vinegar & swore at it! It grows out of gravel and from hard to reach crevices.Help??!!miSim
    Hello GC folk,I need to get rid of onion weed. I have tried digging it up, pouring boiling water over it, used a mixture of bicarb & vinegar & swore at it! It grows out of gravel and from hard...
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  7. Anth

    Some bugs on my herbs white and green bugs

    I just wash the bugs off. You never get them all though. Greenfly eggs add unexpected flavour and texture :)
    I just wash the bugs off. You never get them all though. Greenfly eggs add unexpected flavour and texture :)
    I just wash the bugs off. You never get them all though. Greenfly eggs add unexpected flavour and texture :)
    I just wash the bugs off. You never get them all though. Greenfly eggs add unexpected flavour and texture :)
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  8. norakay

    Problems with Saxifraga stolonifera

    Perhaps it needs feeding or a change of compost if that's what it's planted in. Nutrients disappear from compost after approximately six weeks.
    Perhaps it needs feeding or a change of compost if that's what it's planted in. Nutrients disappear from compost after approximately six weeks.
    Perhaps it needs feeding or a change of compost if that's what it's planted in. Nutrients disappear from compost after approximately six weeks.
    Perhaps it needs feeding or a change of compost if that's what it's planted in. Nutrients disappear from compost after approximately six weeks.
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  9. StudentGardener

    Primrose pests and diseases?

    I have dug mine all out, more trouble than they are worth constant battle with caterpillars mainly, and the mould I did how ever have success with a few in the hanging baskets.
    I have dug mine all out, more trouble than they are worth constant battle with caterpillars mainly, and the mould I did how ever have success with a few in the hanging baskets.
    I have dug mine all out, more trouble than they are worth constant battle with caterpillars mainly, and the mould I did how ever have success with a few in the hanging baskets.
    I have dug mine all out, more trouble than they are worth constant battle with caterpillars mainly, and the mould I did how ever have success with a few in the hanging baskets.
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  10. deadfrog66

    rubber plant help

    Well it`s a Crassula ovata, money plant or jade plant, beloved of chinese chippies. No idea what caused the hole, agree some sort of pest, do you have children with a hole punch :roflol:. Odd its only...
    Well it`s a Crassula ovata, money plant or jade plant, beloved of chinese chippies. No idea what caused the hole, agree some sort of pest, do you have children with a hole punch :roflol:. Odd its only those 2 leaves.
    Well it`s a Crassula ovata, money plant or jade plant, beloved of chinese chippies. No idea what caused the hole, agree some sort of pest, do you have children with a hole punch :roflol:. Odd its only those 2 leaves.
    Well it`s a Crassula ovata, money plant or jade plant, beloved of chinese chippies. No idea what caused the hole, agree some sort of pest, do you have children with a hole punch :roflol:. Odd its only...
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  11. rosietutu

    Raspberries

    Raspberry Sawfly Caterpillars?Maybe the Blue Tits got to them first?Beetles? They can cause a lot of damage to plants.
    Raspberry Sawfly Caterpillars?Maybe the Blue Tits got to them first?Beetles? They can cause a lot of damage to plants.
    Raspberry Sawfly Caterpillars?Maybe the Blue Tits got to them first?Beetles? They can cause a lot of damage to plants.
    Raspberry Sawfly Caterpillars?Maybe the Blue Tits got to them first?Beetles? They can cause a lot of damage to plants.
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  12. hedgefog

    Is this plant doing ok?

    I haven't repotted it yet, but it is actually growing putting a couple of more leaves, so I am just leaving it as is.
    I haven't repotted it yet, but it is actually growing putting a couple of more leaves, so I am just leaving it as is.
    I haven't repotted it yet, but it is actually growing putting a couple of more leaves, so I am just leaving it as is.
    I haven't repotted it yet, but it is actually growing putting a couple of more leaves, so I am just leaving it as is.
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  13. JackJJW

    Plum tree diseased?

    We have a 18-20ft plum tree in our garden. This year it flowered well in spring then no sooner did the leaves start growing, they also started dying. It's struggled through the year and is losing...
    We have a 18-20ft plum tree in our garden. This year it flowered well in spring then no sooner did the leaves start growing, they also started dying. It's struggled through the year and is losing its leaves again now for Autumn but it still show signs of what I think is rust.But I wondered if...
    We have a 18-20ft plum tree in our garden. This year it flowered well in spring then no sooner did the leaves start growing, they also started dying. It's struggled through the year and is losing its leaves again now for Autumn but it still show...
    We have a 18-20ft plum tree in our garden. This year it flowered well in spring then no sooner did the leaves start growing, they also started dying. It's struggled through the year and is losing...
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  14. adamsh

    Crane Flys

    Bow-chacka-wow-wow...
    Bow-chacka-wow-wow...
    Bow-chacka-wow-wow...
    Bow-chacka-wow-wow...
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  15. deadfrog66

    White fly

    Yes, its expensive, slow, and you cant use a spray for other pests.Good for the professionals not much use for us lot.
    Yes, its expensive, slow, and you cant use a spray for other pests.Good for the professionals not much use for us lot.
    Yes, its expensive, slow, and you cant use a spray for other pests.Good for the professionals not much use for us lot.
    Yes, its expensive, slow, and you cant use a spray for other pests.Good for the professionals not much use for us lot.
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  16. HsuH
    Useful x 3

    Vine weevil: Susceptible Plants...?

    I've used Bayer Vine Weevil Killer 2 today (the one I bought recently is a year out of date but I figure a chemical doesn't really go out of date...) on the pot plants and will use the nematodes...
    I've used Bayer Vine Weevil Killer 2 today (the one I bought recently is a year out of date but I figure a chemical doesn't really go out of date...) on the pot plants and will use the nematodes in the bed this week when they arrive. On the patrol this evening I couldn't see any Weevils but I...
    I've used Bayer Vine Weevil Killer 2 today (the one I bought recently is a year out of date but I figure a chemical doesn't really go out of date...) on the pot plants and will use the nematodes in the bed this week when they arrive. On the...
    I've used Bayer Vine Weevil Killer 2 today (the one I bought recently is a year out of date but I figure a chemical doesn't really go out of date...) on the pot plants and will use the nematodes...
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  17. richard6298

    Suspect Fireblight in Finnish Whitebeam

    Hmmmm, it could be fireblight. Take a look at this thread, it may help. :)
    Hmmmm, it could be fireblight. Take a look at this thread, it may help. :)
    Hmmmm, it could be fireblight. Take a look at this thread, it may help. :)
    Hmmmm, it could be fireblight. Take a look at this thread, it may help. :)
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  18. wanderingspirits

    Mushrooms and my pet dog

    Looks like Honey Fungus. Won't do you or your dog any harm apart from a bit of bowel movement :)Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
    Looks like Honey Fungus. Won't do you or your dog any harm apart from a bit of bowel movement :)Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
    Looks like Honey Fungus. Won't do you or your dog any harm apart from a bit of bowel movement :)Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
    Looks like Honey Fungus. Won't do you or your dog any harm apart from a bit of bowel movement :)Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
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  19. CharlieBot

    Slug explosion!!!

    Like JackJJW, my hostas have also remained safe in tall pots with copper tape. However, that hasn't been the case in my local Garden Centre where they're selling a load of (heavily chewed) named...
    Like JackJJW, my hostas have also remained safe in tall pots with copper tape. However, that hasn't been the case in my local Garden Centre where they're selling a load of (heavily chewed) named varieties off for £1 each so I've bought a few and will be dividing them soon hoping that I've picked...
    Like JackJJW, my hostas have also remained safe in tall pots with copper tape. However, that hasn't been the case in my local Garden Centre where they're selling a load of (heavily chewed) named varieties off for £1 each so I've bought a few and...
    Like JackJJW, my hostas have also remained safe in tall pots with copper tape. However, that hasn't been the case in my local Garden Centre where they're selling a load of (heavily chewed) named...
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  20. jackdog

    Tomato skins with scratchy marks

    The skins will probably taste a bit tough, no harm in trying, if you don't like them remove them as Zigs says :dbgrtmb:
    The skins will probably taste a bit tough, no harm in trying, if you don't like them remove them as Zigs says :dbgrtmb:
    The skins will probably taste a bit tough, no harm in trying, if you don't like them remove them as Zigs says :dbgrtmb:
    The skins will probably taste a bit tough, no harm in trying, if you don't like them remove them as Zigs says :dbgrtmb:
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