Green Gardener Help and Advice

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Delivery Enquiries on 19th March 2020 by Jon Gardener

We want to assure you that the welfare of our customers and staff in these difficult times is our priority.  Everyone at Green Gardener is committed to ensuring the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness when fulfilling your orders, we are limiting any unnecessary contact with the public, suppliers, company representatives, meetings are being...

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions on 10th March 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Which nematodes will work with Plum Moth?" from Claire A. Thanks for the message and because the egg is laid in the blossom and then the fruit develops around it, any kind of spray will not work, so nematodes will not work. The only solution is to use a...

This entry was posted in Nemaslug, Seasonal Information, Nematode Blogs on 25th February 2020 by Jon Gardener

I am Terry Walton, best known for my gardening tips on Jeremy Vine’s Radio 2 show. I have been sharing my gardening expertise with his listeners for over sixteen years. Pictured in his Rhondda allotment is Terry Walton . I started my gardening career at the tender age of four...

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, Questions, Natural Sprays on 25th February 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Is the safe to use to clear a allotment patch to get it ready to plant vegetables?" from Darren A. Thanks for the message and yes it is safe to use your Biodegradable Weedkiller to clear a vegetable patch – you just have to wait 2 weeks before replanting...

This entry was posted in Questions, Mealybug on 25th February 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Regret I have been using Bug Clear - how long do i have to wait before using SB Invigorator & is this the best product for mealybug in a conservatory - on all plants ? thank you!! from Sabina A. Thanks for the message and SB Invigorator is a...

This entry was posted in Nemaslug, Seasonal Information, Questions, Delivery Enquiries on 7th January 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hi, I wanting to know if I ordered Nemaslug today, when would they arrive?" from Kerry Thanks for the message and we have it in stock as it is so mild at the moment (i.e. it needs a soil temp of 5c) so if you order online today, it...

This entry was posted in Questions, Natural Sprays, Ladybirds, Aphids on 3rd January 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. Hi - Just wondering when the ladybird larvae will be available in 2020 ? We have out lemons and oranges in conservatory - and they are currently being eaten alive by greenfly ! Kind regards, Philip C. by email A. Thanks for the message and it is normally early...

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions, Natural Sprays on 4th December 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "My conservatory is double glazed 9m x 2.5m x h2.5m. Unheated but frost free. Lots of mealy bugs and aphids on hibiscus brought in for winter. What do you suggest?" From Ray A. Thanks for the message and if it is unheated then using predators is going to be...

This entry was posted in Natural Sprays, New Products on 29th July 2019 by Jon Gardener

Roses grow to TWICE their usual size at Royal Horticultural Society garden in Wisley after experts spray them with GARLIC! Article in the Daily Mail on Friday 26th July 2019 - to see the article, CLICK HERE Garlic Wonder Rose and Plant Organic Spray contains natural garlic juice as a soluble...

This entry was posted in Uncategorised on 26th July 2019 by Jon Gardener

Just want to say thank you to Mrs Maureen W who sent us the following poem about Waspinators and it is so good I thought I would share it......... Advice from a friendly wasp. So, you don't like wasps, but I want you to know we wasps in spring help...