Pests, Diseases and Cures

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 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.

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

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

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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...

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

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

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

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...

Ah, right. BOOTS ON!

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?

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.

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

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.

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. 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...

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).

He won't be looking at those butterflies quite the same way again.