Pests, Diseases and Cures

well it would seem that the cycas are quite difficult to look after ! watch this space and lets see if we can't together find a good solution ! I'll keep you posted...

I have to confess. My hedgerow was looking in a very sorry state so I have completely removed it and replanted some superb Fagus sylvatica plants. If I could have saved the original hedgerow I would have done but really, it had gone too far. I got the beech from . they have a clearance sale...

Hi thereMost likely it's vine weevils. The adult weevils seem to be able to attack some really tough species like laurels and viburnums. Remove badly affected leaves (for general hygiene) and spray the worst affected plants with Provado Vine Weevil killer.

A totally unnecessary panic then! Thanks everyone.P

I'm not sure what you are actually growing Jack, is it Calabrese?If so, I do agree that it can be a bit tender, I'm sure it would be better direct sown and covered with a closhe, most "greens" dont like being molly coddled.

I recieved (and have used) my nematodes (same as Nemaslugs), and the instructions that came with said to refridgerate immediately unless using immediately - and there is a note which also says not to freeze them.I got mine from plantsbypost.com for two reasons. They are actually local to me...

Hi all I wonder if anyone can give me any advice? I have a small alder buckthorn. it was just like a big twig when I got it, but it flourished in a small pot in my kitchen and soon had lots of leaves.Last week I finally got round to planting it out in the garden. It seemed ok to start with...

birds dont come out in the night though:hehe: thats when they munch my stuff:hehe:

Could someone please tell me why my hydrangea buds are going crusty

Hi Could someone please tell me why my camellia doesnt have the deep green leaves it should have , some have a strange red colour. Please take a look at the pictures. thanks all

It was definitely a Lily Beetle

Hi ClaraLou That is good news I am so pleased for you,well done

I highly doubt this as squirrels are "diurnal" (animals of the day) and most common breeds of rats are "nocturnal". This is genetically built into them. Does this mean that the Squirats are insomniacs?

that made me giggle, I didn't know that. Even the bugs are going ninja on us now!

I made my asparagus bed pigeon proof but I didn't reckon on the collared doves, the pests managed to get through my defences, wire netting covered with a fine mesh so with great regret they have become ferret food. They died of lead poisoning (.22 calibre lead).They had also taken a shine to...

definitly not horizontal, opening facing up if i remember correctly (sorry done it like 10 years ago)

Pete - the bees are buzzing round the flowering shrubs, which are far away from the non-flowering Prunus hedge that the wasps are swarming around. So I can leave the bees safe with my chemical warfare. I did post this with some trepidation because I know I'm doing wrong. I'm usually a very,...

Her garden looks great & her dog is adorable!

Last year my Honeysuckle had a lot of mildew on it lots powder on its leaves,I cut it back in the autum and it is looking healthy now I have dug in some good compost around the base,but I just wondered if I should spray it with something that is used on roses for mildew.

hi folks as i have posted in other sections before on this subject i will put my offer out again if there is anyone within 50 miles of wirral with a rabbit or pigeon or squirrel problem and i can help free of charge i will do i am licensed f.a.c. and s.g.c. and insured with 30 years experience...