Ann Kennedy

Botrytis on my lilies

I have gravel at the bottom of my long pot with perl lite and gravel on top. I've had these oriental Lilly's 4 years. Only problem I have is those damn red Beatles which I use a garlic water based spray which seems to keep them at bay, for now first year I've used it as I lot a lot last year, any other ideas on getting rid of them, Annie

Bulbs

I have noticed that all new shoots are coming up from my tulips, crocus and Daffodills, then I looked again and the birds have dug them up? do I need to put neeting around them to stop the birds.

Regards Ann Kennedy

Bulbs

Birds digging new shoots