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Damping Off in Seedlings: How to Prevent This Common Problem At GardenAdvice, one of the most common problems gardeners face when raising seedlings is damping off. This frustrating fungal disease can wipe out healthy-looking...
Question How can I control vine weevils in my pot plants? Answer Vine weevils in pots: There are several ways of controlling them. Controlling Vine Weevil: Practical Methods If you suspect vine weevil damage,...
Question I have Bonsai plants with slime around the raised roots, what can used to remove it/treat it? . Answer The slime is caused by stale compost; to treat it you need to purchase...
Using sawdust as a source of organic matter for soil and mulch can have both positive and negative effects. Here are some of the potential effects: Positive Effects: Improves soil structure: Sawdust can improve...
Question How can I care for my indoor Yucca? Answer Yuccas need a light position, but not in strong direct sun light,for example,next to a south facing window.They need watering little and often, so...
Garden Slug Problems. Slugs Problems There are 24 different species of slug in Britain, about half of which can be found in the garden. Most slugs eat decaying vegetation, but readily switch to young...
Get some expert advice with your new decking As part of our MyGardenTeam service you can now sign up for for a one off decking project. It is a simple idea designed to save...
Question I have a large amount of Fairy rings on my lawn,how can I remove them? Answer Fairy rings show themselves as circles or arcs of lush green grass in spring or early summer.Depending...
Question Please could you recommend some simple plants to propagate from hardwood cuttings? Answer These are some of the easiest plants to propagate from hard wood cuttings- Ribes, Cornus, Salix, Forsythia, Vitus, Sambucus, Jasminum,...
Question For the past couple of year my Rhododendron plant has been happily growing in a large tub. This year, however,after it had flowered,it started to lose its leaves.I thought that I would put...
