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  1. China Diapers

    Aphid epidemic and soap water

    Thanks Kristen :)
    Thanks Kristen :)
    Thanks Kristen :)
    Thanks Kristen :)
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  2. GazSuttonUK

    Snails, but mostly slugs..

    I bought Nemaslug this year after a pretty disastrous time last year, and so far it seems to be working. There is still some damage but considering how wet it has been so far, I've been pleased...
    I bought Nemaslug this year after a pretty disastrous time last year, and so far it seems to be working. There is still some damage but considering how wet it has been so far, I've been pleased with the results. Suppose the recipes for making slug soup work on the same principle of biological...
    I bought Nemaslug this year after a pretty disastrous time last year, and so far it seems to be working. There is still some damage but considering how wet it has been so far, I've been pleased with the results. Suppose the recipes for making...
    I bought Nemaslug this year after a pretty disastrous time last year, and so far it seems to be working. There is still some damage but considering how wet it has been so far, I've been pleased...
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  3. adamsh

    Euryops Pest

    just had a quick look in the garden and found slugs eating the flower petals :-/ so the little poos must be slug poo. removed the slugs that were on the flowers, and found about 5 more on a trek...
    just had a quick look in the garden and found slugs eating the flower petals :-/ so the little poos must be slug poo. removed the slugs that were on the flowers, and found about 5 more on a trek towards them, ignoring the lupins and everything else that slugs are supposed to like.
    just had a quick look in the garden and found slugs eating the flower petals :-/ so the little poos must be slug poo. removed the slugs that were on the flowers, and found about 5 more on a trek towards them, ignoring the lupins and everything...
    just had a quick look in the garden and found slugs eating the flower petals :-/ so the little poos must be slug poo. removed the slugs that were on the flowers, and found about 5 more on a trek...
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  4. scooby-mas

    What's happening

    No no no haha steam is the best cleaner steriliser you can get
    No no no haha steam is the best cleaner steriliser you can get
    No no no haha steam is the best cleaner steriliser you can get
    No no no haha steam is the best cleaner steriliser you can get
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  5. adamsh

    Small brown problem

    Glad to hear there is an improvement! If it is that hard to get a fork into it though, I would seriously consider getting it hollow-tined properly before the hard soil really starts to impact the...
    Glad to hear there is an improvement! If it is that hard to get a fork into it though, I would seriously consider getting it hollow-tined properly before the hard soil really starts to impact the lawn.
    Glad to hear there is an improvement! If it is that hard to get a fork into it though, I would seriously consider getting it hollow-tined properly before the hard soil really starts to impact the lawn.
    Glad to hear there is an improvement! If it is that hard to get a fork into it though, I would seriously consider getting it hollow-tined properly before the hard soil really starts to impact the...
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  6. gingatulip29

    Slug control

    Purely by chance,some bark shavings from a closely growing silver birch have fallen on the patch where my peas are struggling and have noticed the slug trails avoiding them.So have stripped some...
    Purely by chance,some bark shavings from a closely growing silver birch have fallen on the patch where my peas are struggling and have noticed the slug trails avoiding them.So have stripped some more off the tree and wrapped them around the base of the pea plant and whaddya know no more...
    Purely by chance,some bark shavings from a closely growing silver birch have fallen on the patch where my peas are struggling and have noticed the slug trails avoiding them.So have stripped some more off the tree and wrapped them around the base...
    Purely by chance,some bark shavings from a closely growing silver birch have fallen on the patch where my peas are struggling and have noticed the slug trails avoiding them.So have stripped some...
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  7. Loofah

    Recommend a black fly treatment.

    Yes, unfortunately, Kristen, Soft soap or any other used as a spray will affect the Ladybirds.:dunno::snork:
    Yes, unfortunately, Kristen, Soft soap or any other used as a spray will affect the Ladybirds.:dunno::snork:
    Yes, unfortunately, Kristen, Soft soap or any other used as a spray will affect the Ladybirds.:dunno::snork:
    Yes, unfortunately, Kristen, Soft soap or any other used as a spray will affect the Ladybirds.:dunno::snork:
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  8. wiseowl

    Keep them Peeled For BlackSpot

    Thanks Woo, :) luckily we've seen very little rain here for the last two months, but are due some tomorrow.
    Thanks Woo, :) luckily we've seen very little rain here for the last two months, but are due some tomorrow.
    Thanks Woo, :) luckily we've seen very little rain here for the last two months, but are due some tomorrow.
    Thanks Woo, :) luckily we've seen very little rain here for the last two months, but are due some tomorrow.
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  9. John Brannan

    Need help to rid plants of problem

    Yes only planted about a month ago. Thank you for the welcome.
    Yes only planted about a month ago. Thank you for the welcome.
    Yes only planted about a month ago. Thank you for the welcome.
    Yes only planted about a month ago. Thank you for the welcome.
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  10. Bilbo675

    Seen A Rat.....

    Scrungee thanks for the tip about the shed, I have some mesh that will do the job :dbgrtmb:
    Scrungee thanks for the tip about the shed, I have some mesh that will do the job :dbgrtmb:
    Scrungee thanks for the tip about the shed, I have some mesh that will do the job :dbgrtmb:
    Scrungee thanks for the tip about the shed, I have some mesh that will do the job :dbgrtmb:
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  11. raebhoop

    Contorted Willow Problem

    Never been able to kill one of these - they only need to look at the ground before they root again!
    Never been able to kill one of these - they only need to look at the ground before they root again!
    Never been able to kill one of these - they only need to look at the ground before they root again!
    Never been able to kill one of these - they only need to look at the ground before they root again!
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  12. tuttut.bisous

    Tiny little black mites - thousands of them

    Are these shiny? Do they also appear on the bark? I've seen very tiny mites that appear to travel up trees at this time of the year. As far as I know they are harmless. I dont think you have...
    Are these shiny? Do they also appear on the bark? I've seen very tiny mites that appear to travel up trees at this time of the year. As far as I know they are harmless. I dont think you have red spider mites, (never heard of black spider mites), they are slow moving. Red spider would not...
    Are these shiny? Do they also appear on the bark? I've seen very tiny mites that appear to travel up trees at this time of the year. As far as I know they are harmless. I dont think you have red spider mites, (never heard of black spider...
    Are these shiny? Do they also appear on the bark? I've seen very tiny mites that appear to travel up trees at this time of the year. As far as I know they are harmless. I dont think you have...
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  13. polypody

    Asbestos in soil

    I think the term is "asbestos cement sheeting", or something like that. I've still got it on my shed roof and its still around in lots of places. Its not the really hazardous type and I think...
    I think the term is "asbestos cement sheeting", or something like that. I've still got it on my shed roof and its still around in lots of places. Its not the really hazardous type and I think is mainly cement bound together with fibres. No way could a plant absorb any nasties from it.
    I think the term is "asbestos cement sheeting", or something like that. I've still got it on my shed roof and its still around in lots of places. Its not the really hazardous type and I think is mainly cement bound together with fibres. No...
    I think the term is "asbestos cement sheeting", or something like that. I've still got it on my shed roof and its still around in lots of places. Its not the really hazardous type and I think...
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  14. Freddi

    Damaged shrubs, what to do?

    In agreement with silu ... but wanted to add, get some cuttings from your Hebe before you give it a haircut. That way, you will always have a back up replacement. I'm a relative newbie to...
    In agreement with silu ... but wanted to add, get some cuttings from your Hebe before you give it a haircut. That way, you will always have a back up replacement. I'm a relative newbie to gardening, but I have been extremely successful with my hebe cuttings. Have never tried propagating...
    In agreement with silu ... but wanted to add, get some cuttings from your Hebe before you give it a haircut. That way, you will always have a back up replacement. I'm a relative newbie to gardening, but I have been extremely successful with...
    In agreement with silu ... but wanted to add, get some cuttings from your Hebe before you give it a haircut. That way, you will always have a back up replacement. I'm a relative newbie to...
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    2
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  15. Nigel62

    How to treat this disease

    Hi Nigel it looks like a Medlar ? tree I think it may be (black rot caused by a fungus called Botryosphaeria obtusa ) do you have "canker" on the tree as well ie on the branches , looks like...
    Hi Nigel it looks like a Medlar ? tree I think it may be (black rot caused by a fungus called Botryosphaeria obtusa ) do you have "canker" on the tree as well ie on the branches , looks like a dark stain on the wood and may be dead small branches ? dotted all over the tree It would need...
    Hi Nigel it looks like a Medlar ? tree I think it may be (black rot caused by a fungus called Botryosphaeria obtusa ) do you have "canker" on the tree as well ie on the branches , looks like a dark stain on the wood and may be dead small...
    Hi Nigel it looks like a Medlar ? tree I think it may be (black rot caused by a fungus called Botryosphaeria obtusa ) do you have "canker" on the tree as well ie on the branches , looks like...
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  16. Snowbaby

    What's happening to these?

    Quite possibly any of those. I've been trying to ensure the soil stays damp. Have them a good soaking when I noticed at first. Hoping they survive!Sent from my GT-N7000
    Quite possibly any of those. I've been trying to ensure the soil stays damp. Have them a good soaking when I noticed at first. Hoping they survive!Sent from my GT-N7000
    Quite possibly any of those. I've been trying to ensure the soil stays damp. Have them a good soaking when I noticed at first. Hoping they survive!Sent from my GT-N7000
    Quite possibly any of those. I've been trying to ensure the soil stays damp. Have them a good soaking when I noticed at first. Hoping they survive!Sent from my GT-N7000
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  17. JDweeler

    HELP!!! Something's eating!

    And I haven't seen any chipmunks round here except at the pet shop. JDweeler - what is your location? Looking back through your posts it appears it might be North Carolina USA, which probably...
    And I haven't seen any chipmunks round here except at the pet shop. JDweeler - what is your location? Looking back through your posts it appears it might be North Carolina USA, which probably explains why posters on this .co.uk forum don't know about chipmunks.
    And I haven't seen any chipmunks round here except at the pet shop. JDweeler - what is your location? Looking back through your posts it appears it might be North Carolina USA, which probably explains why posters on this .co.uk forum don't know...
    And I haven't seen any chipmunks round here except at the pet shop. JDweeler - what is your location? Looking back through your posts it appears it might be North Carolina USA, which probably...
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  18. ARMANDII
    Like x 8

    RED ALERT

    Oh thanks Armandii, please sent them to.........! Can't wait for my "present":lunapic 130165696578242 5:. As a swap/ payback which would you prefer, an all consuming deer which had NOT departed despite it being summer or a...
    Oh thanks Armandii, please sent them to.........! Can't wait for my "present":lunapic 130165696578242 5:. As a swap/ payback which would you prefer, an all consuming deer which had NOT departed despite it being summer or a ewe and her 2 lambs which are competing with "Bambi" as to who can scoff more of my garden.
    Oh thanks Armandii, please sent them to.........! Can't wait for my "present":lunapic 130165696578242 5:. As a swap/ payback which would you prefer, an all consuming deer which had NOT departed despite it being summer or a ewe and her 2 lambs which are competing with...
    Oh thanks Armandii, please sent them to.........! Can't wait for my "present":lunapic 130165696578242 5:. As a swap/ payback which would you prefer, an all consuming deer which had NOT departed despite it being summer or a...
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  19. parcheesy

    Sad hellbores

    Its 'Argutifolius' or Corsican hellebore I have it too, as Bilbo says its normal for the plant to do this at this time of year I've just been cutting the old flower stems and leaves off mine :)
    Its 'Argutifolius' or Corsican hellebore I have it too, as Bilbo says its normal for the plant to do this at this time of year I've just been cutting the old flower stems and leaves off mine :)
    Its 'Argutifolius' or Corsican hellebore I have it too, as Bilbo says its normal for the plant to do this at this time of year I've just been cutting the old flower stems and leaves off mine :)
    Its 'Argutifolius' or Corsican hellebore I have it too, as Bilbo says its normal for the plant to do this at this time of year I've just been cutting the old flower stems and leaves off mine :)
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  20. Craignozza

    Yellow patches on soil

    From the pic it looks like its just taking advantage of the soil conditions, don't think its interested in the plant. Off the shelf fungicide should take care of it. Its not easy to stop fungi...
    From the pic it looks like its just taking advantage of the soil conditions, don't think its interested in the plant. Off the shelf fungicide should take care of it. Its not easy to stop fungi coming in, the spores are omnipresent in the atmosphere and will take hold anywhere that has the...
    From the pic it looks like its just taking advantage of the soil conditions, don't think its interested in the plant. Off the shelf fungicide should take care of it. Its not easy to stop fungi coming in, the spores are omnipresent in the...
    From the pic it looks like its just taking advantage of the soil conditions, don't think its interested in the plant. Off the shelf fungicide should take care of it. Its not easy to stop fungi...
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    4
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