growing problems

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by vivienne, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. vivienne

    vivienne Apprentice Gardener

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    All the plants in my garden are producing small half eaten if any flowers. I am feeding with miracle grow but it's having no effect. Any suggestions please. My garden is south facing.
     
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    Kristen Under gardener

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    Are Aphids eating the flowers ?
     
  3. vivienne

    vivienne Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi

    no can't see any aphids. The only thing growing is my bamboo!

    Thanks for your reply
     
  4. UJH

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    Well, what kind of flowers are affected?
    I'm not as much of an expert as others on here but if it were happening in my garden I would cut off the eaten flower heads and put down slug pellets.... and keep my fingers crossed:)
     
  5. Ivory

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    I don't know what this miracle grow is, sounds like some kind of chemical fertilizer. BE aware that these things alone do NOT feed a plant, they are rather stimulants. It's a bit like trying to live on coffee without ever eating a real meal. The ground must be enriched with organic matter and true substantial nourishmnent like manure and hoof and bone meal added. The chemical fertilizer is just to be used as an additional boost. To much of it may even hinder the growth.

    All the above is a general consideration, I don't exclude there may be other problems.
     
  6. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    Vivienne, I would say it`s earwigs, keel slugs or snails. I would say, smear the stems with Vaseline, that should do the trick.
     
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