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    Acer disease

    Sounds like it is probably a case of Verticillium, one of the main diseases of Acer's. It's not an easy one, as treating a 40 year old tree is...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 10, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    In need of advice for drastic change!

    Good replies,To echo the dock situation, cut the blighter's down but make sure they are disposed of or burned. Even if sprayed off now, the...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 10, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Tree ID needed :)

    Walnut alright, glad to see the squirrels are still doing their part :dbgrtmb:
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 10, 2011 in forum: Identification Area
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    Lithodora

    Thanks Louise,Sounds like they really seem to struggle in the pots. I grow them in pots for landscaping purposes, need em mobile! I have seen...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 10, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Earwigs: Worth Losing Lettuce For?

    They generally go after soft foliage when there is no other food around, so it's usually a late summer event or after some weather. They hide in...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Buxus problems

    Hi Marley, I thought that at first aswell, but blight usually has dark spots in the dying leaves and accompanied by black streaks on the stem with...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Buxus problems

    It doesn't look like a pest or disease. It is probably hungry or as your friend said wind damage. Is it in a pot or the ground. Would you have a...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Are these weeds???

    Hi Becca,From the pics there looks to be a good infestation of chickweed and dandelion setting up stall. If pulled early they shouldn't be a...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    An opportunity...

    Hi *dim*That's some really good advice, you could learn a lot from searching that way. My experience with GC's is 95% of them don't sell on...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    An opportunity...

    Hi Loofah,Great to see someone new thinking about the nursery business, it seems to be a very core group of people in the industry and newbies...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Planting under a sycamore

    Helleboris niger or other variety has to be a winner for this site. They are an evergreen perennial type plant that would be perfect in those...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Thuja- thickening up

    Luckily, Thuja can be clipped back harder than Leylandii, which often die back if pruned too hard. The leader can be cut back as well to bushen...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    bay leaf curl

    Hi Amanita,Hard to see from the pic, but it could very well be tortrix moth's that are causing this damage. They have a wide host range, but...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Heuchera brown patches

    HI Canna,Louise has it spot on.A simple trick is to avoid again, is to just water early in the morning. The leaves will dry out before any...
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Sickly Sarcocca

    Hi Louise,It definetly prefers alkaline to acid soils, so it should be safe enough in your garden yet. They definetly require shade to thrive....
    Post by: gardenman, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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