Green Gardener Help and Advice
Green Gardener Help and Advice
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Customer Question - Controlling Spider Mites
Q. Here are some pictures of a spider mite infestation. What is the best way to deal with them? I have already introduced some Phyto, but cannot see a lot of evidence of them working? Customers Pictures of Spider Mite infestation. A. Thanks for the message and the pictures. Once... -
The Damage Wasps Can Do to Your Garden
Whilst the return of bees is for many people an exciting part of summer, there’s one garden resident we are rarely happy to see. With their irritating buzz and penchant for all things sweet, wasps can cause trouble in the garden all summer. The problems wasps can cause in our... -
Cat Repellent – We Tested What Works!
Even cat people will agree that felines and flowerbeds don’t mix. If neighbourhood pets have taken a shine to your garden, one of our cat repellent devices can save the day. Protect your veg patch, lawn or blooming borders in a safe, natural way – without harming any four-legged friends... -
How to Kill Weeds Quickly and Effectively
Some form of weed killer is an essential tool for any gardener. If you're interested in plants and flowers, you'll want to keep your garden looking its best. One way of doing that is to pull up weeds by the root as they grow. But it's back-breaking work, and roots... -
Customer Question - Fuchsia Gall Mite?
Q. "I wonder if you could help me. I attached two photos, the first from an established bush (30+ years), the other from a new arrival this year. Is this gall mite? If so, could you advise me how to treat it? I live in Eastbourne on the south coast... -
New Fuchsia Gall Mite Control
Fuchsia gall mite is a microscopic pest that can cause extensive damage affecting the appearance of fuchsias. The pest mites are tiny and cannot be seen with the naked eye, but there affects on the plants is easily spotted - look out for distorted foliage. They suck the sap from the shoot... -
Customer Question - Applying Leatherjacket Killer
Q. "When do I need to apply nematodes , is it just if I see daddy long legs? Or can it wait until spring, Thanks" from Lee via the website. A. Thanks for the message and it is always best to treat Leatherjackets in the autumn i.e. now as this... -
Customer Question - Treating Vine Weevils?
Q. "Fed up with vine weevil under my honeysuckle! I have used nematodes and jeyes fluid - do they ever go altogether it's so upsetting how many times do you have to treat them per year." yours sincerely jayne Williams. A. Thanks for the message and it all depends how... -
Customer Question - Amblyseius Andersonii Temperature?
Q. "Hi, I'm interested in buying some spider mite Predatory mites: Amblyseius andersonii. I see there is a recommended temperature on the description. I was just wondering if this is a maximum, minimum or an average. So, as it is difficult to get a time when the temperature is exactly... -
Customer Question - When to treat Leatherjackets?
Q. "Hi, I have a leatherjacket problem on my lawn that I need to sort so looking for advice what to get, how/when to apply etc. Rear lawn is about 55-60 sqm, I also have some out front I think which is about 15 sqm. Also I then need to...
