Welcome to the forum.First thoughts on your problem are;have you watered your trees well? Don't rely on just rain in the early years of a...
Hi MingI haven't grown strawberries for a few years but yes, I've had something similar happen in the past. I think it must be the smell of...
Hi MingYou're already getting some good advice here. The only thing I'd add is that one of the commonest and most useful herbs is parsley and...
Hi ClaireI'm like Andew, I only use chemicals if the problems is serious. I'll usually try to physically remove pests first (by hand or with...
Ants in the garden are only a pest if they farm aphids on your plants or undermine your favourite pot plant. Ants in the lawn might be a pest if...
Hi CompoI'd suspect the most likely cause to be over or under watering.My second suggestion is that, assuming they're under glass, they...
Hi ClaireIt's many years since I grew celery but I used to put my plants in a trench and let them get established, say at least 6" high. Then...
Welcome to the forum.I regret to say I think that's horse's tail - a notorious weed that's very hard to eradicate.Check out this...
Hi JeanSorry, I couldn't see your picture. Apparently it was an "invalid attachment".I suspect the getting rid process will still be...
Hi StephWelcome to the forum.Assuming that your hedge is well established and not just suffering from lack of water, it's not good news,...
Hi JeancutmoreWelcome to the forum.As far as I'm aware, lampranthus does not suffer from any specific diseases and therefore the "white...
Sorry for the delay in replying - I've been away for a few days.I reckon 250mm would be adequate for most veggies; after all you can grow all...
I've had a similar problem in the past with blackbirds getting at my strawberries by pulling the edges of my netting out of the ground, despite my...
Hi BarryWelcome to the Forum.You're not alone. Check out this post:...
Vine weevil grubs are white, legless and have pale brown heads. They're chubby little devils about 10mm long and are usually in a C shape when...
Hi ClaireIn the days when you could use Jeyes Fluid on plants, the cucurbit family and a few others were particularly sensitive to it for some...
Courgettes and marrows are magnets for mildew. This early in the season, I'd try and wash it off and, as others have said, increase the frequency...
It's difficult to be categoric because people's definition of "light" shade can be highly variable.I think the mangetouts will do better...
This site contains useful information and examples.http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php?sid=43adcd730f841362399bb1ae918dfb9dTreat...
I have two raised veg beds which are 3m x 1.2m each, in other words pretty small.I've grown dwarf French beans, lettuce, radishes, leeks,...
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