Pests, Diseases and Cures

When we had builders in last year and also had a new patio laid it was covered with ground in dirt and blobs of cement. What didn't clean off with pressure hosing (quite a lot) they cleaned up with with a liquid in a can that said it was brick and concrete cleaner. It came from their builders...

No digging at all - we've only just bought the house - well at Christmas - so it's been interesting to know what plants & trees we have - I took a twig & leaf to RHS Rosemoor & no they hadn't a clue! Typical!

Fine by me babe.:D

Not ready for harvesting then. Might be just in need of food and water as Dave says.

Can't help with hydrangea problem, Delboy, but who do you have to get permission from to upload a photo? Not us, in fact photo's are a big help if there's a problem. Have a look around this site, you'll find loads of them cheers

I feel as bit more reassured now Dai - I'll wait and see what happens

I never knew wind could scorch leaves! Just shows how much I know. Thanks anyway, that's very reassuring.

Thank you, I will give it a try!

Deffo snail eggs - here is one I caught in the act:

You could try a plastic Owl or bird of prey you know like ponds sometimes have a plastic Heron near them to keep other birds away or maybe one of those brightly coloured garden twirlers I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but they might just work.Hel.xxx.

Try nematodes which are microscopic worms which live naturally inthe soil. Nemaslug is a popular brand name. Water the pot surface and see if that works. over 90% of slug damage is caused by slugs that live underground. most feed only underground but some come to the surface to feed. Thing...

:rolleyes: Well this is what the RHS say...So go & see what your GC has...:thumb:

Trees should be moist, not drenched. Waterlogging can have devastating effects on tree health. Signs and symptoms can sometimes take up to a year to show.

Will do, soon. Thanks

i tried allsorrts in the end i gave up and they just left :D

Sorted :D

All this talk has made me hungry and my hunter killer obviously can read too, cos he just walked across the patio with a bunny towards his favorite eating spot. He sits on the woodchip pile and jumps on warren exiting bunnies. Good lad.

That's very helpful as it seems that once blight strikes, it progresses very quickly. Whereas, I've had brown patches for a couple of weeks and they haven't collapsed yet!Also, my neighbour shares half my garden and he doesn't have the same problem and you would have expected it to...

Well, if it is the thing I think it is it is called cocciniglia in italian... Surely it also has a name in english... but I don't know. Very helpful, I know. Check,because I am not sure without a picture, but the only egg like thing I can think of is this.

Hi !!! They usually "feast" on hostas, French marigolds,campanulas, tall lobelia and naturally lettuce.This season,it is mainly gazanias,lupins,varigated iris leaves and flowers and shasta daisies, I wonder why?cherrio!