Jeanne F

Mystery Plants from inherited garden

First shrub almost certainly a cotoneaster. Much loved by bees then in January has lots of red berries that are much loved by blackbirds. Will take some quite heavy pruning to keep it in check but troublefree. The orange flower is a mimulus which likes thigs to be damp and finally, yes, it is a buddleia. Not sure about the blue flowers.

Diseased apple tree

I have a 35 year old Cox's apple tree and throughout this summer the bark has been falling off in pieces about six inches square. The tree still has plenty of leaves, cropped quite well and has put on growth as usual. Is it doomed, if so what is the cause and would it be ok to plant another apple tree in the same place?

Great Diving Beetle

Many thanks Robot, especially for your superb photos. As you suggested, I can see now that they are actually dragonfly larvae so I shall leave them in peace and await developments. It is great to see so many responses offering good advice, I know where to come next time I have a problem. Many thanks to all who replied

Edit facility not working

I have been unable to enter the details about my garden, size, type etc. Is it a fault or is it me?

Great Diving Beetle

I have a small pond containing several larvae of the Great Diving Beetle. I have read that this is quite a vicious predator.I also have newts in the pond. Will this beetle attack them and should I therefore remove the larvae and relocate them elsewhere?

Invasive climbing weed, can anyone identify

I think it is most likely White Bryony

Diseased apple tree

Bark is falling off on one side 

Great Diving Beetle

Larvae of Great Diving Beetles