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  1. shane murray

    Laurel hedging dying all of a sudden

    OK ... I was hoping they would have only had "a bit of run-off" ... but if they got Full Wack then the fertiliser looks like being the culprit.I wonder if you can wash some of the fertiliser...
    OK ... I was hoping they would have only had "a bit of run-off" ... but if they got Full Wack then the fertiliser looks like being the culprit.I wonder if you can wash some of the fertiliser salt out of the soil? "Flood it" ... although the laurels may not be thrilled with being waterlogged,...
    OK ... I was hoping they would have only had "a bit of run-off" ... but if they got Full Wack then the fertiliser looks like being the culprit.I wonder if you can wash some of the fertiliser salt out of the soil? "Flood it" ... although the...
    OK ... I was hoping they would have only had "a bit of run-off" ... but if they got Full Wack then the fertiliser looks like being the culprit.I wonder if you can wash some of the fertiliser...
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  3. Andy4157

    Plant taking over my garden

    I had it, it took me 3 years to dig it up, the roots can go down deep, the first thing i did was to dig out the mass and as much root as you can, then keep the soil loose and keep digging,as soon...
    I had it, it took me 3 years to dig it up, the roots can go down deep, the first thing i did was to dig out the mass and as much root as you can, then keep the soil loose and keep digging,as soon as you see new growth dig that bit out,if the soil is loose it comes out easy, mine was under a...
    I had it, it took me 3 years to dig it up, the roots can go down deep, the first thing i did was to dig out the mass and as much root as you can, then keep the soil loose and keep digging,as soon as you see new growth dig that bit out,if the soil...
    I had it, it took me 3 years to dig it up, the roots can go down deep, the first thing i did was to dig out the mass and as much root as you can, then keep the soil loose and keep digging,as soon...
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  4. Backbender

    Can I replant where I dug up a diseased senecio greyi?

    I just dug up a 20 yr old senecio greyi (laxifolius). The leaves were going brown and dying back. Its left a big hole in my border. Can I replant in the same spot with another senecio or any other...
    I just dug up a 20 yr old senecio greyi (laxifolius). The leaves were going brown and dying back. Its left a big hole in my border. Can I replant in the same spot with another senecio or any other shrub? Thanks for any advice.
    I just dug up a 20 yr old senecio greyi (laxifolius). The leaves were going brown and dying back. Its left a big hole in my border. Can I replant in the same spot with another senecio or any other shrub? Thanks for any advice.
    I just dug up a 20 yr old senecio greyi (laxifolius). The leaves were going brown and dying back. Its left a big hole in my border. Can I replant in the same spot with another senecio or any other...
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  5. nFrost

    Gooseberry leaves turning brown purple [Solved]

    Mine was in a coldframe all the time and then BAM, outside in the wind and cold for two days/nights.
    Mine was in a coldframe all the time and then BAM, outside in the wind and cold for two days/nights.
    Mine was in a coldframe all the time and then BAM, outside in the wind and cold for two days/nights.
    Mine was in a coldframe all the time and then BAM, outside in the wind and cold for two days/nights.
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  6. Fat Controller

    Blackfly by the million

    Got the same thing here, I doubt the Elder will have even noticed. V tough.
    Got the same thing here, I doubt the Elder will have even noticed. V tough.
    Got the same thing here, I doubt the Elder will have even noticed. V tough.
    Got the same thing here, I doubt the Elder will have even noticed. V tough.
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  7. DaveS

    Has this rose had it?

    Excellent :spinning:
    Excellent :spinning:
    Excellent :spinning:
    Excellent :spinning:
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  8. Peter McKerry

    Novice here - powdery mildew!!!

    Hi allI planted a chilli plant in m raised bed over the weekend and after realising the area gets little sun I moved it to a pot. The following day I noticed the above condition affecting the...
    Hi allI planted a chilli plant in m raised bed over the weekend and after realising the area gets little sun I moved it to a pot. The following day I noticed the above condition affecting the leaves - any advice on what to do? I understand watering regularly can reduce stress, but any other...
    Hi allI planted a chilli plant in m raised bed over the weekend and after realising the area gets little sun I moved it to a pot. The following day I noticed the above condition affecting the leaves - any advice on what to do? I understand...
    Hi allI planted a chilli plant in m raised bed over the weekend and after realising the area gets little sun I moved it to a pot. The following day I noticed the above condition affecting the...
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  9. pamsdish

    65ft minimum for snails.

    The humble slug was amongst our allies in WW1 ;) They could detect mustard gas in the air thus giving our troops time to don their gas masks before it was too late. I view them differently now -...
    The humble slug was amongst our allies in WW1 ;) They could detect mustard gas in the air thus giving our troops time to don their gas masks before it was too late. I view them differently now - never know when I might be under threat of a mustard gas attack, but the slugs will! :old: Source
    The humble slug was amongst our allies in WW1 ;) They could detect mustard gas in the air thus giving our troops time to don their gas masks before it was too late. I view them differently now - never know when I might be under threat of a...
    The humble slug was amongst our allies in WW1 ;) They could detect mustard gas in the air thus giving our troops time to don their gas masks before it was too late. I view them differently now -...
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  10. JackJJW

    Ideas for Window Boxes?

    Will do, thanks for the heads up. I gave them a good soak this evening to get the ball rolling!
    Will do, thanks for the heads up. I gave them a good soak this evening to get the ball rolling!
    Will do, thanks for the heads up. I gave them a good soak this evening to get the ball rolling!
    Will do, thanks for the heads up. I gave them a good soak this evening to get the ball rolling!
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  11. raebhoop

    Another Fatsia Problem

    Looks like frost damage to me. If so the plant will just grow out of it.
    Looks like frost damage to me. If so the plant will just grow out of it.
    Looks like frost damage to me. If so the plant will just grow out of it.
    Looks like frost damage to me. If so the plant will just grow out of it.
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  12. Octopus Prime

    ants

    Nippon Ant Killer liquid by their "run". They will take it away to feed the colony. Note the word KILLER - good job they can't read, Jenny
    Nippon Ant Killer liquid by their "run". They will take it away to feed the colony. Note the word KILLER - good job they can't read, Jenny
    Nippon Ant Killer liquid by their "run". They will take it away to feed the colony. Note the word KILLER - good job they can't read, Jenny
    Nippon Ant Killer liquid by their "run". They will take it away to feed the colony. Note the word KILLER - good job they can't read, Jenny
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  13. merleworld

    What's damaging my plants?

    I agree with Woo with the roses but your crab Apple has "Scab" fungal disease as Woo has stated clearing up any old leaves and removing and dont put in the compost bin , you could spray , but...
    I agree with Woo with the roses but your crab Apple has "Scab" fungal disease as Woo has stated clearing up any old leaves and removing and dont put in the compost bin , you could spray , but its a bit too late, knowing you have the problem, in the Autumn clear away all leaves and just...
    I agree with Woo with the roses but your crab Apple has "Scab" fungal disease as Woo has stated clearing up any old leaves and removing and dont put in the compost bin , you could spray , but its a bit too late, knowing you have the problem, ...
    I agree with Woo with the roses but your crab Apple has "Scab" fungal disease as Woo has stated clearing up any old leaves and removing and dont put in the compost bin , you could spray , but...
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  14. sineadlagan

    WHAT ARE THESE?????

    Ah, right. BOOTS ON!
    Ah, right. BOOTS ON!
    Ah, right. BOOTS ON!
    Ah, right. BOOTS ON!
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  15. AndyS

    Insecticidal Soap - Homemade?

    Given that the Organic shop has it for £18.45 per Litre then eBay's 9-quid for 250ml may look dear?Split a 1L container with 3 other mates for £5 each?
    Given that the Organic shop has it for £18.45 per Litre then eBay's 9-quid for 250ml may look dear?Split a 1L container with 3 other mates for £5 each?
    Given that the Organic shop has it for £18.45 per Litre then eBay's 9-quid for 250ml may look dear?Split a 1L container with 3 other mates for £5 each?
    Given that the Organic shop has it for £18.45 per Litre then eBay's 9-quid for 250ml may look dear?Split a 1L container with 3 other mates for £5 each?
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  16. Simonjeaton

    Plum leaf curl

    I would also watch out for Ants farming the aphids - I have a couple of apple trees which can get badly infested & half of the problem seems to be caused by the ants Mugging the ladybirds so they...
    I would also watch out for Ants farming the aphids - I have a couple of apple trees which can get badly infested & half of the problem seems to be caused by the ants Mugging the ladybirds so they go elsewhere.. Greasebands seem to stop them from climbing the trunk & gives the ladybirds a chance.
    I would also watch out for Ants farming the aphids - I have a couple of apple trees which can get badly infested & half of the problem seems to be caused by the ants Mugging the ladybirds so they go elsewhere.. Greasebands seem to stop them from...
    I would also watch out for Ants farming the aphids - I have a couple of apple trees which can get badly infested & half of the problem seems to be caused by the ants Mugging the ladybirds so they...
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  17. xNattyx

    Dahlia brown rotting tips?

    Looks like sun scorch but take one out and have a rummage for any bugs etc that might be nibbling the tubers
    Looks like sun scorch but take one out and have a rummage for any bugs etc that might be nibbling the tubers
    Looks like sun scorch but take one out and have a rummage for any bugs etc that might be nibbling the tubers
    Looks like sun scorch but take one out and have a rummage for any bugs etc that might be nibbling the tubers
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  18. Shaney

    Tiny brown soil insects

    its not the spring tails taking bites out of them , I would suggest pop in to a garden center and have a look whats on offer.
    its not the spring tails taking bites out of them , I would suggest pop in to a garden center and have a look whats on offer.
    its not the spring tails taking bites out of them , I would suggest pop in to a garden center and have a look whats on offer.
    its not the spring tails taking bites out of them , I would suggest pop in to a garden center and have a look whats on offer.
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  19. adamsh

    Cat wee

    As a responsible Cat feeder, I have asked my neighbours to let me know if any of ours do their No2's, in their garden. I have told them I will come and clean it up. :biggrin:We have had at least 4 Cats...
    As a responsible Cat feeder, I have asked my neighbours to let me know if any of ours do their No2's, in their garden. I have told them I will come and clean it up. :biggrin:We have had at least 4 Cats at the same time, since we moved here in 1997, and not once has a neighbour complained. When...
    As a responsible Cat feeder, I have asked my neighbours to let me know if any of ours do their No2's, in their garden. I have told them I will come and clean it up. :biggrin:We have had at least 4 Cats at the same time, since we moved here in 1997, and...
    As a responsible Cat feeder, I have asked my neighbours to let me know if any of ours do their No2's, in their garden. I have told them I will come and clean it up. :biggrin:We have had at least 4 Cats...
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  20. Kristen

    Lily Beetle

    I get plagued with them and I barely grow any Lilies! They attack all my Fritillaries and are rather partial to my Tricyrtis too (unless I get to squish them that is).
    I get plagued with them and I barely grow any Lilies! They attack all my Fritillaries and are rather partial to my Tricyrtis too (unless I get to squish them that is).
    I get plagued with them and I barely grow any Lilies! They attack all my Fritillaries and are rather partial to my Tricyrtis too (unless I get to squish them that is).
    I get plagued with them and I barely grow any Lilies! They attack all my Fritillaries and are rather partial to my Tricyrtis too (unless I get to squish them that is).
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