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Cat Deterrent Talk.? All post of this nature in this thread only.. Humane talk only please.! 2022
Don't I know it? With a wife, two cats and me, a King size bed isn't big enough. I am always last in and I am lucky if I get an edge. Non-cat people won't understand.
Don't I know it? With a wife, two cats and me, a King size bed isn't big enough. I am always last in and I am lucky if I get an edge. Non-cat people won't understand.
Don't I know it? With a wife, two cats and me, a King size bed isn't big enough. I am always last in and I am lucky if I get an edge. Non-cat people won't understand.
Don't I know it? With a wife, two cats and me, a King size bed isn't big enough. I am always last in and I am lucky if I get an edge. Non-cat people won't understand.
Marley Farley, Feb 25, 2013 ... 13 14 15
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Jocko
Mar 7, 2022
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Did you know.... WASPS HATE PEPPERMINT..!!
You are correct about the candy part. And also since they use artificial flavoursmost of the time to make candies and then add loads of sugar, it is not comparable to the actual plant. I have...
You are correct about the candy part. And also since they use artificial flavoursmost of the time to make candies and then add loads of sugar, it is not comparable to the actual plant. I have never heard of mint being a wasp repellant but it is commonly known to be a rat repellant. Yes, mint is...
You are correct about the candy part. And also since they use artificial flavoursmost of the time to make candies and then add loads of sugar, it is not comparable to the actual plant. I have never heard of mint being a wasp repellant but it is...
You are correct about the candy part. And also since they use artificial flavoursmost of the time to make candies and then add loads of sugar, it is not comparable to the actual plant. I have...
Marley Farley, Aug 12, 2018 ... 2
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CanadianLori
Aug 17, 2019
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An Organic Mite Control Spray for your Greenhouse..!!
Hiya Daisybelle As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was...
Hiya Daisybelle As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was rife. I lightly sprayed with water regularly .....no sprays other than water for me on edible...
Hiya Daisybelle As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was rife. I lightly sprayed with water regularly...
Hiya Daisybelle As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was...
Marley Farley, Mar 29, 2011 ... 2
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Verdun
Aug 2, 2018
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Lily Beetles and Larva...
Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
Kandy, May 30, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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Kimberley
Sep 4, 2016
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Safe ways to deter Cats from your Garden Information only..
Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will...
Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will eventually keep them away from the area I have found. Garlic, in a spray, which contains garlic oil also...
Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will eventually keep them away from the area I have found....
Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will...
Marley Farley, Jan 4, 2014
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Marley Farley
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Lily beetle 2022
I collect the adults and usually just squash them. As for the larvae, I use the garden hose to spray the lilies from beneath. The larvae usually drop and can't get up to the plant again. If a leaf...
I collect the adults and usually just squash them. As for the larvae, I use the garden hose to spray the lilies from beneath. The larvae usually drop and can't get up to the plant again. If a leaf is full of them, I cut of the whole leaf and just throw it in the bin.
I collect the adults and usually just squash them. As for the larvae, I use the garden hose to spray the lilies from beneath. The larvae usually drop and can't get up to the plant again. If a leaf is full of them, I cut of the whole leaf and just...
I collect the adults and usually just squash them. As for the larvae, I use the garden hose to spray the lilies from beneath. The larvae usually drop and can't get up to the plant again. If a leaf...
Grandma Sue, Jun 6, 2022
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Black Dog
Jun 30, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Downy mildew
I think it must be powdery mildew that I get on Violas in one part of the garden. So far the Violas in another area have been ok, fingers crossed, but I want to be one step ahead of it and try to...
I think it must be powdery mildew that I get on Violas in one part of the garden. So far the Violas in another area have been ok, fingers crossed, but I want to be one step ahead of it and try to understand how to deal with it. I think it is the part of the garden that gets most sun where they...
I think it must be powdery mildew that I get on Violas in one part of the garden. So far the Violas in another area have been ok, fingers crossed, but I want to be one step ahead of it and try to understand how to deal with it. I think it is...
I think it must be powdery mildew that I get on Violas in one part of the garden. So far the Violas in another area have been ok, fingers crossed, but I want to be one step ahead of it and try to...
clanless, Jun 16, 2022 ... 2
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groundbeetle
Jun 24, 2022
Tiny spherical "greenfly?" on violas and other plants.
I was using a jug to pour the Erigeron water from the bucket over all the leaves and soil of the Violas, and also (with not so much vehemence) on other plants affected by greenfly, such as roses...
I was using a jug to pour the Erigeron water from the bucket over all the leaves and soil of the Violas, and also (with not so much vehemence) on other plants affected by greenfly, such as roses and Feverfew. I wasn't using any kind of spray, as I haven't had much luck using those. So the...
I was using a jug to pour the Erigeron water from the bucket over all the leaves and soil of the Violas, and also (with not so much vehemence) on other plants affected by greenfly, such as roses and Feverfew. I wasn't using any kind of spray, as...
I was using a jug to pour the Erigeron water from the bucket over all the leaves and soil of the Violas, and also (with not so much vehemence) on other plants affected by greenfly, such as roses...
groundbeetle, May 27, 2022
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groundbeetle
Jun 24, 2022
What is ailing this rose?
Good morning with respect I am not to sure that it is the "SB P.I"that is to blame growing a Rose from seed is a minefield but I do agree with our good friend @Sheal with a proviso that I would...
Good morning with respect I am not to sure that it is the "SB P.I"that is to blame growing a Rose from seed is a minefield but I do agree with our good friend @Sheal with a proviso that I would repott the Rose when it is in its dormant state using fresh John Innes No 3
Good morning with respect I am not to sure that it is the "SB P.I"that is to blame growing a Rose from seed is a minefield but I do agree with our good friend @Sheal with a proviso that I would repott the Rose when it is in its dormant state...
Good morning with respect I am not to sure that it is the "SB P.I"that is to blame growing a Rose from seed is a minefield but I do agree with our good friend @Sheal with a proviso that I would...
groundbeetle, Jun 22, 2022
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wiseowl
Jun 23, 2022
Can anyone identify these larvae?
I couldn't get that article, it is either subscription only or not available in the UK.I planted a few interesting plants recently, hoping to attract beneficial insects, such as a lilac Achillea...
I couldn't get that article, it is either subscription only or not available in the UK.I planted a few interesting plants recently, hoping to attract beneficial insects, such as a lilac Achillea (Yarrow) which is already flowering well, an Eryngium zabelii (Sea Holly) which isn't flowering yet...
I couldn't get that article, it is either subscription only or not available in the UK.I planted a few interesting plants recently, hoping to attract beneficial insects, such as a lilac Achillea (Yarrow) which is already flowering well, an...
I couldn't get that article, it is either subscription only or not available in the UK.I planted a few interesting plants recently, hoping to attract beneficial insects, such as a lilac Achillea...
groundbeetle, May 2, 2022 ... 2
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groundbeetle
Jun 17, 2022
Are these maggots?
It should all be Ok then.
It should all be Ok then.
It should all be Ok then.
It should all be Ok then.
Aaron Johnston, Jun 9, 2022
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JWK
Jun 10, 2022
Is this a moth?
Thank you. I have purchased some Diatomaceous Earth and I already have neem oil and castile soap for pests.
Thank you. I have purchased some Diatomaceous Earth and I already have neem oil and castile soap for pests.
Thank you. I have purchased some Diatomaceous Earth and I already have neem oil and castile soap for pests.
Thank you. I have purchased some Diatomaceous Earth and I already have neem oil and castile soap for pests.
Aaron Johnston, Jun 4, 2022
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Aaron Johnston
Jun 7, 2022
Eggs in compost?
Just coming back to report, it was a fungus of some sort, starting budding off a little bit, so I’ve kept using it
Just coming back to report, it was a fungus of some sort, starting budding off a little bit, so I’ve kept using it
Just coming back to report, it was a fungus of some sort, starting budding off a little bit, so I’ve kept using it
Just coming back to report, it was a fungus of some sort, starting budding off a little bit, so I’ve kept using it
daisybelle, May 27, 2022
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daisybelle
Jun 6, 2022
Beetle?
I like your logic.
I like your logic.
I like your logic.
I like your logic.
mazambo, Jun 3, 2022
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mazambo
Jun 3, 2022
Dahlia - bugs or disease?
We usually have a small bed of Dahlias which at some point get BlackFly which we used to use a spray, but last year we just left them and let nature do its work. We lost a few shoots to them but...
We usually have a small bed of Dahlias which at some point get BlackFly which we used to use a spray, but last year we just left them and let nature do its work. We lost a few shoots to them but the ladybirds and other creature actually clean them off, and within a coupe of weeks it all looked...
We usually have a small bed of Dahlias which at some point get BlackFly which we used to use a spray, but last year we just left them and let nature do its work. We lost a few shoots to them but the ladybirds and other creature actually clean...
We usually have a small bed of Dahlias which at some point get BlackFly which we used to use a spray, but last year we just left them and let nature do its work. We lost a few shoots to them but...
Jenny Cambridge, Jun 2, 2022
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ricky101
Jun 3, 2022
Heuchera help please
Ok Michael thanks. I'll attempt a makeover tomorrow, it's driving me nuts sitting here looking at it.
Ok Michael thanks. I'll attempt a makeover tomorrow, it's driving me nuts sitting here looking at it.
Ok Michael thanks. I'll attempt a makeover tomorrow, it's driving me nuts sitting here looking at it.
Ok Michael thanks. I'll attempt a makeover tomorrow, it's driving me nuts sitting here looking at it.
Upsydaisy, May 29, 2022
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Upsydaisy
May 29, 2022
Thrips on rose?
They look a bit thripsy. There is so many things that hide under the leaves, it's hard to keep track
They look a bit thripsy. There is so many things that hide under the leaves, it's hard to keep track
They look a bit thripsy. There is so many things that hide under the leaves, it's hard to keep track
They look a bit thripsy. There is so many things that hide under the leaves, it's hard to keep track
daisybelle, May 26, 2022
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flounder
May 27, 2022
Portuguese laurel new growth shrivelling
Hi,I have a small (2' tall) portuguese laurel which had loads of new growth and looked really healthy, but now all the new growth has shrivelled up. I've attached some photos and would be really...
Hi,I have a small (2' tall) portuguese laurel which had loads of new growth and looked really healthy, but now all the new growth has shrivelled up. I've attached some photos and would be really grateful if someone could tell me what the problem is likely to be, and more importantly, how to...
Hi,I have a small (2' tall) portuguese laurel which had loads of new growth and looked really healthy, but now all the new growth has shrivelled up. I've attached some photos and would be really grateful if someone could tell me what the...
Hi,I have a small (2' tall) portuguese laurel which had loads of new growth and looked really healthy, but now all the new growth has shrivelled up. I've attached some photos and would be really...

adf2410, May 22, 2022
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adf2410
May 22, 2022
Conifer is dying?
Another question, how long has it been there?
Another question, how long has it been there?
Another question, how long has it been there?
Another question, how long has it been there?
MR DARREN HOPPING, May 22, 2022
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pete
May 22, 2022
What is happening to my Feverfew's leaves?
I suppose it is like eating the chocolate and leaving the cabbage!
I suppose it is like eating the chocolate and leaving the cabbage!
I suppose it is like eating the chocolate and leaving the cabbage!
I suppose it is like eating the chocolate and leaving the cabbage!
groundbeetle, May 21, 2022
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Jocko
May 21, 2022
Ants!
That sounds like fun
That sounds like fun
That sounds like fun
That sounds like fun
Victoria, May 18, 2022
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noisette47
May 20, 2022
Iris buds deformed and mushy
Thank you, Spruce. Good to know it's only the weather that's caused it. Cheers. lindyco
Thank you, Spruce. Good to know it's only the weather that's caused it. Cheers. lindyco
Thank you, Spruce. Good to know it's only the weather that's caused it. Cheers. lindyco
Thank you, Spruce. Good to know it's only the weather that's caused it. Cheers. lindyco
lindyco, May 18, 2022
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lindyco
May 19, 2022
Many Many little UFO( inclassified flying object)
I find that my Drosera capensis plants catch a lot of them.
I find that my Drosera capensis plants catch a lot of them.
I find that my Drosera capensis plants catch a lot of them.
I find that my Drosera capensis plants catch a lot of them.
Eric Lai, May 18, 2022
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groundbeetle
May 19, 2022
What is ailing my Eleagnus ?
I this is the one @Spruce is referring to Elaeagnus sucker / RHS Gardening
I this is the one @Spruce is referring to Elaeagnus sucker / RHS Gardening
I this is the one @Spruce is referring to Elaeagnus sucker / RHS Gardening
I this is the one @Spruce is referring to Elaeagnus sucker / RHS Gardening
Kitte, May 17, 2022
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NigelJ
May 17, 2022
Fungicide spray, can anyone recommend?
I cant imagine something that grows in a bog needing a fungicidal spray in order to grow. People like to make things sound difficult, but that's just my thinking.Not grown Venus flytrap from...
I cant imagine something that grows in a bog needing a fungicidal spray in order to grow. People like to make things sound difficult, but that's just my thinking.Not grown Venus flytrap from seed but I have grown Sarracenias, they are painfully slow for the first two years, I would imagine...
I cant imagine something that grows in a bog needing a fungicidal spray in order to grow. People like to make things sound difficult, but that's just my thinking.Not grown Venus flytrap from seed but I have grown Sarracenias, they are painfully...
I cant imagine something that grows in a bog needing a fungicidal spray in order to grow. People like to make things sound difficult, but that's just my thinking.Not grown Venus flytrap from...
mazambo, May 16, 2022
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99
pete
May 16, 2022

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