Those of you who follow Gardener’s World may remember that Monty Don was warning you about these last week. If you don’t nobble them now they’ll keep on chomping away at your plants and their roots all through the winter so that by the spring they’ll be feeling sorry for themselves. [...]
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Healthy Plants resist pests up to a point. Companion planting can help, garlic washes and other organic treatments can be beneficial. But sometimes you just have to go on the offensive. It doesn’t matter how healthy the plants are – if there’s a pitch invasion of caterpillars they’re going to suffer unless you do something about it. [...] News of 2 new predators for Red Spider Mite, the predatory gall midge, Feltiella and californicus. [...] After our long hard winter, March is finally here! Every year when your garden comes to life, so do the other creatures that want to share your plants with you – the PESTS. Biological controls will help you tackle the common pests in the garden and greenhouse. [...] The RHS has just published a review of the most common questions they’ve been asked about over the last year. Here is a list of the top 10 culprits. [...] In the middle of all this is a bed of Caliente Mustard. It’s one of those plants that secretes stuff from its roots that the bad guys in the soil don’t like – it’s kind of green manure with attitude. I’ve taken the liberty of photographing the notice so you can be fully informed. [...] Red Spider Mite and Chafer Bugs are this month’s threat to your garden. Stock up with friendly predators to get them before they eat your plants and lawn! You can get them via our sister site www.ladybirdplantcare.co.uk. [...] |
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