Pests, Diseases and Cures

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  1. hyeung

    What are these on my lawn?

    Hello HY and welcome to GC:) The black pests are slugs. They don't really do damage to a lawn but are probably on their way to decimate some choice plants in nearby beds! Depending on how you feel...
    Hello HY and welcome to GC:) The black pests are slugs. They don't really do damage to a lawn but are probably on their way to decimate some choice plants in nearby beds! Depending on how you feel about using chemicals, either pellets (based on methiocarb or Ferramol brand) or beer traps are...
    Hello HY and welcome to GC:) The black pests are slugs. They don't really do damage to a lawn but are probably on their way to decimate some choice plants in nearby beds! Depending on how you feel about using chemicals, either pellets (based on...
    Hello HY and welcome to GC:) The black pests are slugs. They don't really do damage to a lawn but are probably on their way to decimate some choice plants in nearby beds! Depending on how you feel...
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  2. joh98.mac

    Tomatoes Going Rotten at the Bottom

    With pots you can give it a tap, they sound hollow if dry or lift gently (dry compost is very light). I sometimes stick my finger in to feel if the compost is dry or soggy an inch or so down....
    With pots you can give it a tap, they sound hollow if dry or lift gently (dry compost is very light). I sometimes stick my finger in to feel if the compost is dry or soggy an inch or so down. Otherwise buy a cheap moisture meter like this for less than a tenner:
    With pots you can give it a tap, they sound hollow if dry or lift gently (dry compost is very light). I sometimes stick my finger in to feel if the compost is dry or soggy an inch or so down. Otherwise buy a cheap moisture meter like this for...
    With pots you can give it a tap, they sound hollow if dry or lift gently (dry compost is very light). I sometimes stick my finger in to feel if the compost is dry or soggy an inch or so down....
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  3. xNattyx

    Hosta Fungus

    Phew! That's a relief thanks for responding quickly!Sent from my HTC Desire C using Tapatalk
    Phew! That's a relief thanks for responding quickly!Sent from my HTC Desire C using Tapatalk
    Phew! That's a relief thanks for responding quickly!Sent from my HTC Desire C using Tapatalk
    Phew! That's a relief thanks for responding quickly!Sent from my HTC Desire C using Tapatalk
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  4. hedgefog
    Locked

    Cat problems

    CLOSED AS PER GC's POLICY...
    CLOSED AS PER GC's POLICY...
    CLOSED AS PER GC's POLICY...
    CLOSED AS PER GC's POLICY...
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  5. Kristen

    Rust Fungus Cure? for Himalayan Balsam

    That's interesting Kristen, wonder if they can find one that does Rapeseed too, that's crowded out the Balsam along the Parrett.
    That's interesting Kristen, wonder if they can find one that does Rapeseed too, that's crowded out the Balsam along the Parrett.
    That's interesting Kristen, wonder if they can find one that does Rapeseed too, that's crowded out the Balsam along the Parrett.
    That's interesting Kristen, wonder if they can find one that does Rapeseed too, that's crowded out the Balsam along the Parrett.
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  6. zappamusic2010

    Fucshia Problem - HELP

    Well, it's taken a few days to sort out etc, however it may have been rust!! I found tell tail signs on some of the plants which didn't seem badly affected. Turned over the leaves and ...I've...
    Well, it's taken a few days to sort out etc, however it may have been rust!! I found tell tail signs on some of the plants which didn't seem badly affected. Turned over the leaves and ...I've thrown two that were in pots away (they were only young ones & were hit bad) On the others I've...
    Well, it's taken a few days to sort out etc, however it may have been rust!! I found tell tail signs on some of the plants which didn't seem badly affected. Turned over the leaves and ...I've thrown two that were in pots away (they were only...
    Well, it's taken a few days to sort out etc, however it may have been rust!! I found tell tail signs on some of the plants which didn't seem badly affected. Turned over the leaves and ...I've...
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  7. M_Anthony

    Something likes our Pak Choi even more than we do.

    Yes that's unusual. I can't think what else they would be, slugs tend to have round eggs so I think we can discount those.
    Yes that's unusual. I can't think what else they would be, slugs tend to have round eggs so I think we can discount those.
    Yes that's unusual. I can't think what else they would be, slugs tend to have round eggs so I think we can discount those.
    Yes that's unusual. I can't think what else they would be, slugs tend to have round eggs so I think we can discount those.
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  8. Hadron

    Pumpkin mildew

    Perhaps slightly early in the season for mildew, but it does happen on curcubits at the end of the season. You could try spraying with diluted milk, some thing I picked up from someone on the...
    Perhaps slightly early in the season for mildew, but it does happen on curcubits at the end of the season. You could try spraying with diluted milk, some thing I picked up from someone on the forum a few years ago. Failing that a systemic fungicide, but be careful a pick one which is OK to use...
    Perhaps slightly early in the season for mildew, but it does happen on curcubits at the end of the season. You could try spraying with diluted milk, some thing I picked up from someone on the forum a few years ago. Failing that a systemic...
    Perhaps slightly early in the season for mildew, but it does happen on curcubits at the end of the season. You could try spraying with diluted milk, some thing I picked up from someone on the...
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  9. fuchsialady
    Like x 4

    Caterpillars

    Never seen one before thought it was beautiful looks like a knitted toy, I only get common ones with huge appetites...
    Never seen one before thought it was beautiful looks like a knitted toy, I only get common ones with huge appetites...
    Never seen one before thought it was beautiful looks like a knitted toy, I only get common ones with huge appetites...
    Never seen one before thought it was beautiful looks like a knitted toy, I only get common ones with huge appetites...
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  10. polypody

    Slugs & Spuds!

    Arr, the black keeled slug will ave it away with your spuds in Davey Jones lockerOld Pirates tale says that only an application of nematodes will belay the little varmits.
    Arr, the black keeled slug will ave it away with your spuds in Davey Jones lockerOld Pirates tale says that only an application of nematodes will belay the little varmits.
    Arr, the black keeled slug will ave it away with your spuds in Davey Jones lockerOld Pirates tale says that only an application of nematodes will belay the little varmits.
    Arr, the black keeled slug will ave it away with your spuds in Davey Jones lockerOld Pirates tale says that only an application of nematodes will belay the little varmits.
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  11. Chris Lowe

    Scale Infestation

    I have some sort of scale infestation on a small bush on my lawn. I'm not sure what sort of infestation it is. Photos are attached.Any clue as to what it really is?And any tips on how to...
    I have some sort of scale infestation on a small bush on my lawn. I'm not sure what sort of infestation it is. Photos are attached.Any clue as to what it really is?And any tips on how to handle it? The branches on the bush still appear viable, but is this bush a gonner? And an adjacent...
    I have some sort of scale infestation on a small bush on my lawn. I'm not sure what sort of infestation it is. Photos are attached.Any clue as to what it really is?And any tips on how to handle it? The branches on the bush still appear...
    I have some sort of scale infestation on a small bush on my lawn. I'm not sure what sort of infestation it is. Photos are attached.Any clue as to what it really is?And any tips on how to...
    Underside.jpg Top.JPG Bush.JPG Branches.JPG
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  12. trace2502

    Cucumber plants and slugs

    Little alcohol trap, and they kill themselves gorging.
    Little alcohol trap, and they kill themselves gorging.
    Little alcohol trap, and they kill themselves gorging.
    Little alcohol trap, and they kill themselves gorging.
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  13. nFrost

    My Neighbour's Plums

    It's a her, even better!
    It's a her, even better!
    It's a her, even better!
    It's a her, even better!
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  14. Howard Shaw

    So far fusia plants & petunias have died strangely - please help!

    What is your growing medium? I hate baskets for these kind of issues!
    What is your growing medium? I hate baskets for these kind of issues!
    What is your growing medium? I hate baskets for these kind of issues!
    What is your growing medium? I hate baskets for these kind of issues!
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  15. Gerard

    Need help with diagnosis

    Thanks everyone. :ThankYou: I guess the slugs are not such an issue as no-one has commented on them. Anyone got any preferred fetilisers for the lawn?
    Thanks everyone. :ThankYou: I guess the slugs are not such an issue as no-one has commented on them. Anyone got any preferred fetilisers for the lawn?
    Thanks everyone. :ThankYou: I guess the slugs are not such an issue as no-one has commented on them. Anyone got any preferred fetilisers for the lawn?
    Thanks everyone. :ThankYou: I guess the slugs are not such an issue as no-one has commented on them. Anyone got any preferred fetilisers for the lawn?
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  16. wiseowl

    Acer Problems

    Good morning Spruce and Kristen many thanks for your good advice and help my friends
    Good morning Spruce and Kristen many thanks for your good advice and help my friends
    Good morning Spruce and Kristen many thanks for your good advice and help my friends
    Good morning Spruce and Kristen many thanks for your good advice and help my friends
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  17. jennywren

    Blight?

    Oh Bother Jenny :sad:No overwintered plant remains and spraying with Bordeaux mixture next year then :paladin:
    Oh Bother Jenny :sad:No overwintered plant remains and spraying with Bordeaux mixture next year then :paladin:
    Oh Bother Jenny :sad:No overwintered plant remains and spraying with Bordeaux mixture next year then :paladin:
    Oh Bother Jenny :sad:No overwintered plant remains and spraying with Bordeaux mixture next year then :paladin:
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  18. Cacadores

    Tidy slugs.

    Hello, Been fighting slugs
    Hello, Been fighting slugs
    Hello, Been fighting slugs
    Hello, Been fighting slugs
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  19. penny_lane

    What's up with my Cucumbers?

    Ah, that would explain why the first plant has now got new healthy looking fruit on it after I took all the others off a few weeks ago.Off out to the greenhouse now to cut all the rest off :)...
    Ah, that would explain why the first plant has now got new healthy looking fruit on it after I took all the others off a few weeks ago.Off out to the greenhouse now to cut all the rest off :)ETA - now done, here's hoping for lots more fruit soon
    Ah, that would explain why the first plant has now got new healthy looking fruit on it after I took all the others off a few weeks ago.Off out to the greenhouse now to cut all the rest off :)ETA - now done, here's hoping for lots more fruit soon
    Ah, that would explain why the first plant has now got new healthy looking fruit on it after I took all the others off a few weeks ago.Off out to the greenhouse now to cut all the rest off :)...
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  20. Dips

    Can redoing a garden release diseases?

    Unfortunately fileyboy hes laid his precious lawn now so wont have any interest in digging it all upOur local site does take asbestos as well it turns out which is infuriating
    Unfortunately fileyboy hes laid his precious lawn now so wont have any interest in digging it all upOur local site does take asbestos as well it turns out which is infuriating
    Unfortunately fileyboy hes laid his precious lawn now so wont have any interest in digging it all upOur local site does take asbestos as well it turns out which is infuriating
    Unfortunately fileyboy hes laid his precious lawn now so wont have any interest in digging it all upOur local site does take asbestos as well it turns out which is infuriating
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