What Jobs Are We Doing in the Garden Today... MK3.. 2013

Together we shall march on war is declared.

 

I used an insecticide once. I had a small rose bush that was infested with greenfly. I poked about in the plant for ages to convince myself that there were no allied creatures in it before I sprayed it. Not a thing. Just greenfly. I sprayed, and I couldn't believe my eyes. The plant suddenly came alive with activity. All sorts of creatures I hadn't noticed suddenly started running for the ground. I didn't half feel guilty.

I read somewhere that aphids breed in much larger numbers and have a much shorter lifecycle than their predators, so if you use insecticide and wipe out 95% of the aphids and 95% of their predators, the aphid population will recover much, much faster than the predator population, so you're left stuck in the insecticide rut.

 

I've just ordered Vitax Organic 2 in 1 Pest and Disease Control after reading this article on the RHS website. I don't use nasties for the same reason stated above.

 

I think Provado is coming off the list of available sprays very soon,
Jenny

 

You know what would clear that area of weeds Clue.........C-H-I-C-K-E-N-S

 

I agree. That's the corner that the chucks will get, but I need it clear first so I can work on securing it and making it nice for them.

 

Stinking the neighbourhood out with comfrey tea

 

Yes Jenny, the ban date is from 30th September, 2013, so not long.

 

I've been out early doors painting a couple of fence panels before starting work at 8.30 (from the comfort of my sofa). I may do more later but I'm about to run out of fence paint so need a trip to B&Q.

 

Moved a couple of trees. Best time, July, no?



Irish Yew





Acer



Sorted!

 

They both look in lovely condition Kristen and your did it before the sun is at its fiercest. Now, a long drink for them and the same for you.
You boys and your toys....
Jenny

 

Been watering them, heavily, for a week. Came up like pulling your wellies out of a mud flat so hopefully not too stressed. Hope the Acer survives as its a lovely Autumn colour, not so bothered about the yew. I don't have a place for it (a pair I might have done ...) so if it survives a year it will probably go on eBay - its back-filled with compost, so should transplant more easily next time around.

You noticed?