Green gardening
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It looks like fungal spot disease. You can try to apply fungicides.
Posted: Thursday 8th of October 2020 01:25 PM
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Posted: Thursday 20th of August 2020 02:48 PM
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Hi,
I have a Japanese snowball 'Kilimanjaro' (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kilimanjaro')and last year I moved from pot to bed and the leaves have recently (last 3-4 weeks) have gone brown and dyed.
The location is in an old raised bed with other plants the are doing well like; golden dog wood, Japanese spirea and a small Katsura tree....i mention these as I'm a novice and trying to give view of the soil and exposure.
Can you help please.
I have a Japanese snowball 'Kilimanjaro' (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kilimanjaro')and last year I moved from pot to bed and the leaves have recently (last 3-4 weeks) have gone brown and dyed.
The location is in an old raised bed with other plants the are doing well like; golden dog wood, Japanese spirea and a small Katsura tree....i mention these as I'm a novice and trying to give view of the soil and exposure.
Can you help please.
Posted: Sunday 9th of August 2020 08:10 PM Last reply: Tuesday 18th of March 2025 06:19 PM
Re: Hep
Carol
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Cut it quite hard after flowering? If it's not looking good, what is there to lose? If you are feeling cautious, cut half the stems hard and cut a third off the others when the first ones start to leaf up.
Posted: Saturday 9th of May 2020 12:18 PM
Hep
marlyn
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my dwarf rhododendron has become very leggy, little or no new growth from base
Posted: Saturday 2nd of May 2020 03:03 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 07:41 PM
Advice On Lawn Overhall
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Hello, our property was built 2 years ago and the back lawn is in a sorry state, builders rubble found all over, soil is heavy clay and parts are very boggy and most annoyingly the landscape is lumpy/bumpy and uneven. parts of the lawn bury the bottom of part of the fence!
In the spring I am looking to sort out and would appreciate some advice on my plan:
1 - dig out rubble (as much as possible), dig a drainage channel to help with overall drainage
2 - remove a 6 inch layer from all of clay soil and use a roller to create even/level surface, spike/aerate entire area.
3 - add 6 inches of topsoil (a sandier loam?) to entire area and again use roller to compact/firm up?
4 - lay turf on top, unsure whether its worth going for a shade tolerant turf or normal?
Our garden is fairly shaded at the moment by roadside tree line but we are in the process of removing them.
Any advice or corrections on my thinking would be greatly appreciated.
In the spring I am looking to sort out and would appreciate some advice on my plan:
1 - dig out rubble (as much as possible), dig a drainage channel to help with overall drainage
2 - remove a 6 inch layer from all of clay soil and use a roller to create even/level surface, spike/aerate entire area.
3 - add 6 inches of topsoil (a sandier loam?) to entire area and again use roller to compact/firm up?
4 - lay turf on top, unsure whether its worth going for a shade tolerant turf or normal?
Our garden is fairly shaded at the moment by roadside tree line but we are in the process of removing them.
Any advice or corrections on my thinking would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: Wednesday 28th of September 2016 08:30 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 02:19 AM
Re: PLANT HARDINESS
Kathy N
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HI, Ohmed,
There are any number of species tolerant to heat and drought but are you looking specifically for Prunus or Malus cultivars? I live in Southern California and we have similar conditions (though I am zone 9). Some of the plants you listed can handle temps up to Zone 9 but, in dry areas, will need supplemental water. Here in California, due to our severe drought, people are encouraged to drought tolerant plants (which would not include Prunus and Malus), especially natives or those from climates similar to ours. Where exactly do you live?
Kathy C
There are any number of species tolerant to heat and drought but are you looking specifically for Prunus or Malus cultivars? I live in Southern California and we have similar conditions (though I am zone 9). Some of the plants you listed can handle temps up to Zone 9 but, in dry areas, will need supplemental water. Here in California, due to our severe drought, people are encouraged to drought tolerant plants (which would not include Prunus and Malus), especially natives or those from climates similar to ours. Where exactly do you live?
Kathy C
Posted: Monday 15th of June 2015 04:26 PM
PLANT HARDINESS
Shoot User
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HI
i have a question about plant zone and their tolerances to high temperatures and drought.there are some species such as Prunus 'Kanzan' , Prunus 'Sekiyama' or Malus 'JFS-KW5' - Royal Raindrops™, Prunus 'Kojo-no-mai'.as i know they are tolerant to zone 6.so my zone is between 7-8, with moderate winter and raining, but harsh summers about 40-42 deg.Are there any species fairly tolerant to these zone or not?
i have a question about plant zone and their tolerances to high temperatures and drought.there are some species such as Prunus 'Kanzan' , Prunus 'Sekiyama' or Malus 'JFS-KW5' - Royal Raindrops™, Prunus 'Kojo-no-mai'.as i know they are tolerant to zone 6.so my zone is between 7-8, with moderate winter and raining, but harsh summers about 40-42 deg.Are there any species fairly tolerant to these zone or not?
Posted: Sunday 14th of June 2015 07:25 AM Last reply: Thursday 14th of November 2024 11:48 PM
Sluggo or Escar Go
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Does anyone have experience of using either of these products, Sluggo and Escar Go, or know where they are for sale?
Posted: Friday 24th of May 2013 10:06 AM
Re: Re: Pest Control!
Shoot User
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You should try Squirrel removal long island, they are useful for removing all the slugs. The pest control also very safe for plants.
Posted: Friday 8th of February 2013 09:32 AM Last reply: Friday 8th of February 2013 09:36 AM
Re: Pest Control!
Shoot User
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Sorry to change the subject, still on pest control but my problem is that I have just acquired a veg plot and it is riddled with wireworm. I've looked on the web for nematodes to control this problem but can't find a supplier. The only one that comes up have sold out till April 2013. If any of you folks out there know of a supplier I would appreciate a reply. I've tried all kinds to eradicate this pest and have only just found out how great nematodes are. There is also Chafer grubs everywhere too. Is there an 'All in one' nematode that does the job? Thanks. Look forward to your replies.
Posted: Thursday 1st of November 2012 12:29 PM
Re: Re: Pest Control!
Shoot User
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Hi Angela and folks
It's possible that rodents are digging up your bulbs. Mice and voles are daintier in their work than squirrels - can you see any gnaw marks on the bulbs or foliage which would give an indication of your pest? You could try making a patch of smoothed sand above your bulbs, to see if you can capture any footprints.
It's possible that rodents are digging up your bulbs. Mice and voles are daintier in their work than squirrels - can you see any gnaw marks on the bulbs or foliage which would give an indication of your pest? You could try making a patch of smoothed sand above your bulbs, to see if you can capture any footprints.
Posted: Thursday 7th of June 2012 03:20 PM
Re: Pest Control!
Angela Neal
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Well a bit of an update: I did a huge manual clearout of snails from their worst hiding places in the garden and suprisingly this did actually reduce the damage. (I thought they would just come right back.)
Something is definitely eating away my bulbs and tender plants, but I am wondering if it could be beetles or grubs since many of the damaged plants are poisonous.
Bamboo skewers halved and poked at regular intervals throughought the flower beds seems to have been pretty effective at getting the cats to look further afield for a toilet area.
Something is definitely eating away my bulbs and tender plants, but I am wondering if it could be beetles or grubs since many of the damaged plants are poisonous.
Bamboo skewers halved and poked at regular intervals throughought the flower beds seems to have been pretty effective at getting the cats to look further afield for a toilet area.
Posted: Thursday 7th of June 2012 12:14 PM
Re: Pest Control!
Muriel
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Hi Angela
I also have a massive problem with slugs and snails. I planted out all my little plantlets which I had carefully nurtured in the greenhouse over the last few weeks, and the slugs have now eaten the lot. I don't like using slug pellets in the veg patch, so if anyone has any suggestions, they would be gratefully received.
I also have something eating leaves - and it's not slugs and snails - the plantlets are sitting on a wire shelf - it's more like caterpillars or some other bug - but I have lost cosmos, sunflowers, pak choi - but other things like anthirrinum seem to be ok. HELP!
I also have a massive problem with slugs and snails. I planted out all my little plantlets which I had carefully nurtured in the greenhouse over the last few weeks, and the slugs have now eaten the lot. I don't like using slug pellets in the veg patch, so if anyone has any suggestions, they would be gratefully received.
I also have something eating leaves - and it's not slugs and snails - the plantlets are sitting on a wire shelf - it's more like caterpillars or some other bug - but I have lost cosmos, sunflowers, pak choi - but other things like anthirrinum seem to be ok. HELP!
Posted: Thursday 7th of June 2012 08:18 AM
Re: Pest Control!
Shoot User
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How about squirrels?
Slugs and snails can and will destroy plants completely. I have had success with the slug pellets containing ferrous phosphate which is not poisonous to animals. I have a cat but still have mice in the garden, and squirrels. For bulbs, try covering them with wire or plastic mesh and then compost to conceal it. Chili spray is effective until it rains, and have you tried short lengths of rose or other thorny cuttings? These deter my cats.
Slugs and snails can and will destroy plants completely. I have had success with the slug pellets containing ferrous phosphate which is not poisonous to animals. I have a cat but still have mice in the garden, and squirrels. For bulbs, try covering them with wire or plastic mesh and then compost to conceal it. Chili spray is effective until it rains, and have you tried short lengths of rose or other thorny cuttings? These deter my cats.
Posted: Sunday 8th of April 2012 11:45 AM
Re: Pest Control!
ELAINE HUTSON
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You will have to be a detective in your garden, try baiting for slugs, see if that makes a difference. Voles and mice do eat bulbs, where I live we have moles and though they don't eat bulbs etc. the mice that follow in their tracks do. I am surprised that something is eating your hellebores, they are poisonous. I now only plant out daffodil and snowdrop bulbs, both are poisonous. Do you have rabbits? they are really big rascals, eat everything in sight. Cats just disturb plants, spraying with cayenne pepper is a good deterrent till the next rains. I have used on my roses for rabbits and deer, but it only works till the next rains.
Posted: Saturday 7th of April 2012 05:35 PM
Pest Control!
Angela Neal
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Hi folks,
I have a major problem with something eating both bulbs and young plants.
I know my garden is FULL of snails, but the small plants (pansies, violas, cyclamen, hellebores, allysum and more) are literally eaten away down to a stumpy stem. Needless to say, the plants then die.
Small bulbs that I plant appear on the surface half eaten.
We have lots of neighbourhood cats (another gardener's problem) so I wouldn't have thought that mice would be a problem?
Could slugs/snails destroy a plant completely?
Would mice eat plants?
Do mice dig up bulbs?
I have looked into green deterents, and am thinking about spraying a chilli/onion solution across my beds, which should sort out the cats too. Has anyone had any luck with using chilli spray for pest control?
Thanks!
I have a major problem with something eating both bulbs and young plants.
I know my garden is FULL of snails, but the small plants (pansies, violas, cyclamen, hellebores, allysum and more) are literally eaten away down to a stumpy stem. Needless to say, the plants then die.
Small bulbs that I plant appear on the surface half eaten.
We have lots of neighbourhood cats (another gardener's problem) so I wouldn't have thought that mice would be a problem?
Could slugs/snails destroy a plant completely?
Would mice eat plants?
Do mice dig up bulbs?
I have looked into green deterents, and am thinking about spraying a chilli/onion solution across my beds, which should sort out the cats too. Has anyone had any luck with using chilli spray for pest control?
Thanks!
Posted: Saturday 7th of April 2012 10:22 AM Last reply: Thursday 27th of February 2025 01:52 PM
Re: Seaweed fertilizer
Angela Neal
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I live near the beach and gather loads of kelp in the summer. I tend to rinse it off, then leave it out to dry and chop it up, add it to my compost and spread in the beds.
We have been thinking about posting some of it out to fellow gardeners this summer.
It is also amazing for the skin. A few handfuls added to a warm bath makes your skin super soft. Not everyone's cup of tea though! :)
We have been thinking about posting some of it out to fellow gardeners this summer.
It is also amazing for the skin. A few handfuls added to a warm bath makes your skin super soft. Not everyone's cup of tea though! :)
Posted: Saturday 7th of April 2012 10:18 AM
Re: Bokashi for composting
Shoot User
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I hav been Bokashi composting for a few years now and am happy to share my thoughts with you and others in the hope it will help.
I use four bins and feel that you will need this number if you have a family and/or cook regularly. This means one is collecting waste, one is ready,cleaned and waiting for the one being used to become full. The other two are left sealed to "Cook" the Bokashi. It takes 2/3 weeks to fully break down ready to be added to your compost heap.
You must use the full amount of bran as per the directions.
You can keep the "working" bin inside your kitchen for it does not smell - even in summer!
You MUST keep the lid on and fixed when not being filled. This is vital, not to stop smells but because the fermentation process will not work if air is not excluded.
When you have "cooked" your full bins simply drain off the liquor and use it as directed or as others have described in Shoot and put the solids onto your regular compost heap where it will only smell of fermentation, (vinigary), and will not be attractive to rats.
One final comment I would make is that the boxes at around £50.00 for two are, in my opinion, far too expensive. (Some Local Authorities issued them free. These were made by a recycling company and are only black, (I think), but they are OK. I bought mine cheaply from an LA who abandoned their scheme but I won't give the name as I know none are left but try your close ones.
I use four bins and feel that you will need this number if you have a family and/or cook regularly. This means one is collecting waste, one is ready,cleaned and waiting for the one being used to become full. The other two are left sealed to "Cook" the Bokashi. It takes 2/3 weeks to fully break down ready to be added to your compost heap.
You must use the full amount of bran as per the directions.
You can keep the "working" bin inside your kitchen for it does not smell - even in summer!
You MUST keep the lid on and fixed when not being filled. This is vital, not to stop smells but because the fermentation process will not work if air is not excluded.
When you have "cooked" your full bins simply drain off the liquor and use it as directed or as others have described in Shoot and put the solids onto your regular compost heap where it will only smell of fermentation, (vinigary), and will not be attractive to rats.
One final comment I would make is that the boxes at around £50.00 for two are, in my opinion, far too expensive. (Some Local Authorities issued them free. These were made by a recycling company and are only black, (I think), but they are OK. I bought mine cheaply from an LA who abandoned their scheme but I won't give the name as I know none are left but try your close ones.
Posted: Monday 9th of May 2011 08:17 PM
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust is conducting a water butt survey as part of our “work your butt” campaign and Festival of gardening 1-31st March.
How well do you work your butt? Your water butt that is… A survey 3 years ago found that nearly two thirds of gardeners said they had a water butt but only one in 10 make good use of them.
WWT is calling on gardeners to help us get a clearer picture of the situation today, particularly in these increasingly environmentally and economically aware times.
So please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wwtsurvey to take survey and answer a few short questions. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes and as a thank you for your help you’ll go into a draw to win a year’s WWT membership.
How well do you work your butt? Your water butt that is… A survey 3 years ago found that nearly two thirds of gardeners said they had a water butt but only one in 10 make good use of them.
WWT is calling on gardeners to help us get a clearer picture of the situation today, particularly in these increasingly environmentally and economically aware times.
So please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wwtsurvey to take survey and answer a few short questions. It’ll take you less than 5 minutes and as a thank you for your help you’ll go into a draw to win a year’s WWT membership.
Posted: Thursday 24th of February 2011 12:40 PM Last reply: Thursday 17th of October 2024 12:33 AM
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Hi, I haven't used one like you describe, but we have one like a giant corkscrew (well a spiral of metal wire - very stiff) that you screw down into the compost as far as you can and then lift to pull the stuff from the bottom up to the top. We use that in our three green dalek bins and the batch wormery. And we have a three layer can o worms wormery that does most of the vegetable scraps from the kitchen and some cardboard.
Posted: Friday 28th of May 2010 03:08 PM
What they were eating before
Georgie
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LOL Liz you are a worrier! :D If you go in the garden after it's rained you often see the big orange slugs around and if you look closely they are eating old and decaying stuff lying around the garden. Try dropping a fresh leaf of something in their path and my guess is that they will ignore it in favour of their preferred diet.
Georgie
Georgie
Posted: Friday 11th of September 2009 07:39 PM Last reply: Friday 11th of September 2009 07:39 PM
slug eggs in compost
liz hankins
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Hi Georgie
OK! You've set my mind at rest - I look forward to using my first compost sometime next spring then!
Liz
( I wonder what the slugs in my compost were eating before my bin arrived then...)
OK! You've set my mind at rest - I look forward to using my first compost sometime next spring then!
Liz
( I wonder what the slugs in my compost were eating before my bin arrived then...)
Posted: Friday 11th of September 2009 03:31 PM Last reply: Friday 11th of September 2009 03:32 PM
Slug eggs in compost?
Georgie
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Hi Liz
I am neither a botanist nor a biologist but I will try once again to reassure you with logic. The slugs in your compost will be the ones that prefer to eat decaying matter as opposed to tender young plants. It follows that their offspring (the eggs) will prefer a similar diet. Does that help?
Georgie
I am neither a botanist nor a biologist but I will try once again to reassure you with logic. The slugs in your compost will be the ones that prefer to eat decaying matter as opposed to tender young plants. It follows that their offspring (the eggs) will prefer a similar diet. Does that help?
Georgie
Posted: Thursday 10th of September 2009 08:50 PM Last reply: Thursday 10th of September 2009 08:50 PM
Slug eggs in compost?
liz hankins
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Hi Georgie
I have been thinking about the slugs in my compost bin and am still wondering why its not a problem- surely their eggs will be all through the compost even if the adults have gone?
Its just that I have SO MANY! And they are those huge orange ones too....
Liz
I have been thinking about the slugs in my compost bin and am still wondering why its not a problem- surely their eggs will be all through the compost even if the adults have gone?
Its just that I have SO MANY! And they are those huge orange ones too....
Liz
Posted: Thursday 10th of September 2009 03:15 PM Last reply: Thursday 10th of September 2009 03:16 PM