I'm planning to start a raised bed for vegetables this autumn/winter for planting next spring. I have lots of garden compost, but I'm worried about introducing slugs into the vegetable bed - they'll find it quick enough anyway. Does Nemaslug harm worms, or does it only affect slugs?
I have a fairly large area of my boundary that i planted with evergreen gorse, it has flowered, its in good nick and about 5ft high. last year i trimmed it back and it made it very neat and formal.when is the best time to do so? i want it to get to a max of 7ft but dont want it to get woody and lankey! all advice appreciated. Thanks ,dinky
I have a 4 year old cherry tree, however I have noticed some of the leaves are covered with black bugs and the leaves are curling up. Can you recommend a treatment?
I have made liquid feed from nettles, how long will it stay good for in plastic milk containers?
I have a small garden with quite a bit of ivy around the perimeter which seems to house dozens of snails - today a number of them seem to have migrated in large numbers to my lawn and plants (not sure why, possibly the warm wet weather?). I've laid a beer trap for them tonight. My question: is there anything I can spray on the ivy to reduce the numbers.
I notice that my Victoria plum trees have a very sticky substance on leaves and fruit. Could you please let me know what is causing this and if there is anything I can do now to remove it. There is a very heavy crop which I have already thinned.