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, winter Common problems affecting treesRust on leavesLeaf miner flyNail gall on lime treesPeach leaf curl

-magnesium carbonate to the soil in autumn or winter to remedy the deficiency for next year.potatoes, apples, cherries, grape vines, tomatoes, camellias, rhododendronssummer, autumn, winterMore common plant problemsCanna virusRaspberry nutrient deficiencyHollyhock rust

the season.rosesall year roundMore common problems affecting rosesPreventing rose bloom ballingDealing with rose rustTreating rose powdery mildewRemoving rose leaf rolling sawfly

affect other plantsspring, summerDealing with other problems affecting rosesPreventing rose bloom ballingDealing with rose rustTreating rose blackspotRemoving rose leaf rolling sawfly

and greenhouse plantsspring, summer, autumn, winter More common plant problemsAphidsMagnesium deficiencyRustScale insects

or lightly shaded, sheltered spot against a fence or wall.AdamGive your roses a boost with a slow-release fertiliser in March and again in July.More advice on growing rosesAdvice on dealing with rose rust.How to prevent rose bloom balling.Taking rose cuttings

against rust.May: Rust protection may be needed every 10 days, continue watering and weeding.June: Remove flowering shoots on hard neck types and elephant garlic.  Lift spring or soft neck types when 10% or more of the plant has flopped over. Allow to dry

agreed though, that this was not something we could envisage us doing ourselves. I suppose the time and effort put to wrapping up trees would at least partly be compensated for by the fact that fungal infections such as blackspot, mildew and rust wouldn

for water and nutrients, and water regularly if the weather is dry, to prevent plants running to seedKeep an eye out for leek rust - bright orange, raised pustules on the outer leaves. This can do a lot of damage in wet years. Avoid watering the leaves

facing upwards to stop oil or dirt pouring into it. Wipe the underside of your mower with a damp cloth to prevent grass build-up and to stop it rusting.Don't forget the mower's cuttings bag - a little care will keep it in good condition. Brush or wash off