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Cat Deterrent Talk.? All post of this nature in this thread only.. Humane talk only please.! 2015
Our cat protected all the birds and we have a lot of stories about him. His motto seemed to be 'Two legs good, four legs bad'.
Our cat protected all the birds and we have a lot of stories about him. His motto seemed to be 'Two legs good, four legs bad'.
Our cat protected all the birds and we have a lot of stories about him. His motto seemed to be 'Two legs good, four legs bad'.
Our cat protected all the birds and we have a lot of stories about him. His motto seemed to be 'Two legs good, four legs bad'.
Marley Farley, Feb 25, 2013 ... 8 9 10
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shiney
May 14, 2020
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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
Apr 8, 2014
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Pest Cocoon? atop a carrot?
Imagine that as an adult flying amongst your begonias!
Imagine that as an adult flying amongst your begonias!
Imagine that as an adult flying amongst your begonias!
Imagine that as an adult flying amongst your begonias!
Green Knees, Aug 16, 2020
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Green Knees
Sep 13, 2020 at 9:21 AM
Nemaslug advice pease
Hi,Not used NemaSlug, but just a quick look at the product it states -"Nemaslug is particularly effective in wet conditions, when slugs are at their worst and pellets are at their least...
Hi,Not used NemaSlug, but just a quick look at the product it states -"Nemaslug is particularly effective in wet conditions, when slugs are at their worst and pellets are at their least effective. Nemaslug will kill snails, and many retailers sell it for that purpose, however Nemaslug is...
Hi,Not used NemaSlug, but just a quick look at the product it states -"Nemaslug is particularly effective in wet conditions, when slugs are at their worst and pellets are at their least effective. Nemaslug will kill snails, and many...
Hi,Not used NemaSlug, but just a quick look at the product it states -"Nemaslug is particularly effective in wet conditions, when slugs are at their worst and pellets are at their least...
ThePlantAssassin, Sep 12, 2020
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ricky101
Sep 12, 2020
What is wrong with my Beans please?
Tinkerbelle61, Aug 25, 2020 ... 2
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shiney
Sep 11, 2020
slug control Hugh Fearnley Whit style
ThePlantAssassin, Sep 8, 2020
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luciusmaximus
Sep 9, 2020
Half Price BUDDLEIA
I bought four dwarf Buddlejas several years ago believing that they would be the same as the full size ones. They have all died bar one. They were in pots on my patio in multi purpose compost...
I bought four dwarf Buddlejas several years ago believing that they would be the same as the full size ones. They have all died bar one. They were in pots on my patio in multi purpose compost with good drainage. The one that survived and seems to be thriving is one I planted into the ground. I...
I bought four dwarf Buddlejas several years ago believing that they would be the same as the full size ones. They have all died bar one. They were in pots on my patio in multi purpose compost with good drainage. The one that survived and seems...
I bought four dwarf Buddlejas several years ago believing that they would be the same as the full size ones. They have all died bar one. They were in pots on my patio in multi purpose compost...
ThePlantAssassin, Sep 2, 2020
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luciusmaximus
Sep 3, 2020
What's eating these leaves?
Vine weevil.
Vine weevil.
Vine weevil.
Vine weevil.
Riley, Aug 25, 2020
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pete
Aug 25, 2020
Macho wasps reluctant to give up
Ah OK! Is it likely to damage natural stone paving do you think?
Ah OK! Is it likely to damage natural stone paving do you think?
Ah OK! Is it likely to damage natural stone paving do you think?
Ah OK! Is it likely to damage natural stone paving do you think?
iamnotarobot, Aug 22, 2020
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iamnotarobot
Aug 23, 2020
The biggest Caterpillar in the world?
Ah, I see my little rubber critters were very young ...Elephant Hawk-moth and caterpillar | Wildlife Insight
Ah, I see my little rubber critters were very young ...Elephant Hawk-moth and caterpillar | Wildlife Insight
Ah, I see my little rubber critters were very young ...Elephant Hawk-moth and caterpillar | Wildlife Insight
Ah, I see my little rubber critters were very young ...Elephant Hawk-moth and caterpillar | Wildlife Insight
Green Knees, Aug 20, 2020
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Victoria
Aug 21, 2020
Lacecap vs Slugs
Oh lord. Just what we humans needed... slugs that are picky eaters. Hee, hee, hee. No, I cannot say that I have noticed that. :o)
Oh lord. Just what we humans needed... slugs that are picky eaters. Hee, hee, hee. No, I cannot say that I have noticed that. :o)
Oh lord. Just what we humans needed... slugs that are picky eaters. Hee, hee, hee. No, I cannot say that I have noticed that. :o)
Oh lord. Just what we humans needed... slugs that are picky eaters. Hee, hee, hee. No, I cannot say that I have noticed that. :o)
ThePlantAssassin, Aug 20, 2020
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luis_pr
Aug 20, 2020
Unhealthy Hydrangea
This reply Mike appears to be aimed at Derek's original post. James would have been better starting his own thread, but he was a newbie. Derek has a poorly pot plant. James has a highly congested...
This reply Mike appears to be aimed at Derek's original post. James would have been better starting his own thread, but he was a newbie. Derek has a poorly pot plant. James has a highly congested border with 3 conifers in front of his window, and 3 hydrangeas in front of those.. (See photo in...
This reply Mike appears to be aimed at Derek's original post. James would have been better starting his own thread, but he was a newbie. Derek has a poorly pot plant. James has a highly congested border with 3 conifers in front of his window, and...
This reply Mike appears to be aimed at Derek's original post. James would have been better starting his own thread, but he was a newbie. Derek has a poorly pot plant. James has a highly congested...
Derek 13, Aug 8, 2020
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Jymi riddler
Aug 19, 2020
Whats happening to my apple tree leaves? What should I do?
Thanks again Redwing. Will do
Thanks again Redwing. Will do
Thanks again Redwing. Will do
Thanks again Redwing. Will do
Gardenretreat, Aug 13, 2020
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Gardenretreat
Aug 15, 2020
Gooseberry pest folds & glues leaf
I've got something very similar that's making use of the top leaves of my recently-planted willows. Like you, I found a small caterpillar in the one I investigated. I was a bit worried, but the...
I've got something very similar that's making use of the top leaves of my recently-planted willows. Like you, I found a small caterpillar in the one I investigated. I was a bit worried, but the willows don't seem to mind so I'm just going to leave them be.
I've got something very similar that's making use of the top leaves of my recently-planted willows. Like you, I found a small caterpillar in the one I investigated. I was a bit worried, but the willows don't seem to mind so I'm just going to...
I've got something very similar that's making use of the top leaves of my recently-planted willows. Like you, I found a small caterpillar in the one I investigated. I was a bit worried, but the...
Green Knees, Aug 7, 2020
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Graham B
Aug 15, 2020
Gooseberry pests?
Is it a large slug or snail? I think one of the latter was very successful at removing leaves completely off a small gooseberry plant... it must have been crawling out onto a leaf to eat it and...
Is it a large slug or snail? I think one of the latter was very successful at removing leaves completely off a small gooseberry plant... it must have been crawling out onto a leaf to eat it and the leaf would break off as it couldn't support the weight.I don't know if it kept falling onto the...
Is it a large slug or snail? I think one of the latter was very successful at removing leaves completely off a small gooseberry plant... it must have been crawling out onto a leaf to eat it and the leaf would break off as it couldn't support the...
Is it a large slug or snail? I think one of the latter was very successful at removing leaves completely off a small gooseberry plant... it must have been crawling out onto a leaf to eat it and...
BastLoki, Mar 21, 2013
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Green Knees
Aug 12, 2020
White powdery clematis leaves?
If it dont work it wasn't me who told you.
If it dont work it wasn't me who told you.
If it dont work it wasn't me who told you.
If it dont work it wasn't me who told you.
Jasmine star, Aug 11, 2020
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pete
Aug 12, 2020
Leatherjackets???
That does look more like the crane flies were emerging rather than laying eggs.
That does look more like the crane flies were emerging rather than laying eggs.
That does look more like the crane flies were emerging rather than laying eggs.
That does look more like the crane flies were emerging rather than laying eggs.
Saul, Aug 11, 2020
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Tim David
Aug 12, 2020
Wasps gathering around the base of a tree ..... sap related?
Thanks, seems like we're on the same page.I would though like to spray the area with something safe that would deter them from feeding on the sap (or whatever it is).
Thanks, seems like we're on the same page.I would though like to spray the area with something safe that would deter them from feeding on the sap (or whatever it is).
Thanks, seems like we're on the same page.I would though like to spray the area with something safe that would deter them from feeding on the sap (or whatever it is).
Thanks, seems like we're on the same page.I would though like to spray the area with something safe that would deter them from feeding on the sap (or whatever it is).
TheMadHedger, Aug 11, 2020
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TheMadHedger
Aug 12, 2020
Olive tree problem.... anyone know what this is?
@Redwing I get loads of flowers followed by hundreds of tiny bobbles on bunches that should mature into olives but they ALL fall off and I've NEVER had a single fruit. Probably cos its in a...
@Redwing I get loads of flowers followed by hundreds of tiny bobbles on bunches that should mature into olives but they ALL fall off and I've NEVER had a single fruit. Probably cos its in a pot.....maybe
@Redwing I get loads of flowers followed by hundreds of tiny bobbles on bunches that should mature into olives but they ALL fall off and I've NEVER had a single fruit. Probably cos its in a pot.....maybe
@Redwing I get loads of flowers followed by hundreds of tiny bobbles on bunches that should mature into olives but they ALL fall off and I've NEVER had a single fruit. Probably cos its in a...
DMM, Feb 22, 2020
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ThePlantAssassin
Aug 10, 2020
Olive tree nasty??? I.D please
Provanto is an imitation of Provado, both contain an insecticide called deltamethrin, which is not a systemic insecticide although it has a residual effect after drying on the plant. Will it...
Provanto is an imitation of Provado, both contain an insecticide called deltamethrin, which is not a systemic insecticide although it has a residual effect after drying on the plant. Will it affect scale insects? It depends how well it penetrates the scale, but probably not very effective....
Provanto is an imitation of Provado, both contain an insecticide called deltamethrin, which is not a systemic insecticide although it has a residual effect after drying on the plant. Will it affect scale insects? It depends how well it penetrates...
Provanto is an imitation of Provado, both contain an insecticide called deltamethrin, which is not a systemic insecticide although it has a residual effect after drying on the plant. Will it...
ThePlantAssassin, Aug 10, 2020
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NigelJ
Aug 10, 2020
Root aphids
I recall you having problems some years back with root aphids.Try Methelated spirit mixed with water. Cheap and usually very effective.
I recall you having problems some years back with root aphids.Try Methelated spirit mixed with water. Cheap and usually very effective.
I recall you having problems some years back with root aphids.Try Methelated spirit mixed with water. Cheap and usually very effective.
I recall you having problems some years back with root aphids.Try Methelated spirit mixed with water. Cheap and usually very effective.
Palustris, Dec 2, 2019 ... 2
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Mike Allen
Aug 9, 2020
Phornium problem
Thank you Pete - have just done that and moved the snail colony that decided to move in too.
Thank you Pete - have just done that and moved the snail colony that decided to move in too.
Thank you Pete - have just done that and moved the snail colony that decided to move in too.
Thank you Pete - have just done that and moved the snail colony that decided to move in too.
Stanley2, Aug 7, 2020
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Stanley2
Aug 7, 2020

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