Pests, Diseases and Cures

They can live outside in summer wouldn't think they would survive the frosts though,something here that will kill them Imidacloprid (Provado Ultimate Bug Killer concentrate)a systemic bug contol.

Hehehe a good protein source eh?Soapy water it is!

Thinking I ought to rein in on the s of I I had been applying it to the rhodies and azalias (which seem to be doing fine) but I hadn't really thought about the consequences of overdose. Michele says I am too much of a tinkerer

Or wooley aphids, though I would have thought it was a bit early - again soapy water gets rid of them.

Craig, the thing is, if you hadn`t been watching, they would have been back in you plants. Squash them and they can do no harm, and they most certainly can`t reproduce.

Probably birds AND cats! :D

Hear are uses for viniegar in the gardenKill weeds and grass growing in unwanted places by pouring full-strength white distilled vinegar on them. This works especially well in crevices and cracks of walkways and driveways.Give acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and...

Daisybelle you will find the bluetits will get rid of most of them they will be feeding young shortly and they are their staple diet.

Smiffy, i nearly put my 2 oar in here for the first time ever.When i saw the photos i thought 'that's my sweet peas!'. I had the same problem and got exactly the same advice that has been given to you.I think we all get a bit eager don't we :D When i get my greenhouse, heated of...

Are they yellow? The yellow flowers never survive in my garden, I think it's the blackbirds. They leave the red ones alone!

Thanks terrier sent he that link she will be delighted.

Well if that's the case then to the forum Ami!As you can see I'm not usually that quick to reply to threads as I'm more of a very early bird or should that be old hen? :confused: :DAnyway Ami I'm sure you will fit in just fine there are loads of really nice people on here and you...

Thanks. That's also what a friend suggested, so will try standing on newspaper after trying to remove from pot.

Thanks Barra, please excuse the "mickey taking"

I just use about a half to an inch of grit, usually white, in my pots. If possible I try to avoid the use of such chemicals just because of the expense.Doesn�t guarantee anything, just reduces the occurrence. Chances are the weevils go somewhere easier.It also keeps the weeds down....

Hello Flowerpotty and welcome. I've looked up your plant in my RHS book and it says that it likes to be in the shade and that it should be pruned down to ground level every spring. Hope this helps.

Damn Wood Pigeons have had all my early sprouting broccoli.I'd have been alright if the recent gales hadn't flattened all my plants down horizontally.Oh well only another 4 months 'till I get any produce from my garden Pigeon Pie all round.

I'd wait untill the new growth is forming and its warmer personally.

The marigold is probably the most well known plant for repelling insects. French marigolds repel whiteflies and kill bad nematodes. Mexican marigolds are said to offend a host of destructive insects and wild rabbits as well. If you choose marigolds for your garden they must be scented to work as...

Thanks very much!