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the fungus. Lily bulbs don't have a natural protective layer and are bruised easily, which can lead to rot.Patches of mould start to appear on the bulb. Sometimes it's tucked in between the scales, or it can be found under the papery tissue around the neck

Greater plantain grows in borders, but is able to survive in the compacted soil of lawns. With its deep tap root, it's able to survive and re-grow when the top of the plant is cut off. If left, it will compete with plants for light, water

healthy,then one by one the leafs appear to be wilting with some brown patches on some of the leaves. How often should I water.It has been very cold,windy and dry in Scarborough so could this be the reason.Please advise on best course of action. Hi lotty

" is not what is needed at this time of year- especially if wet. It will do more harm than good-best leave it if you can live with it And keep off it if you can or you might have a mud patch like mine. Wet grass is more difficult to cut than dry grass, because

The fungal spores that cause rust are spread on the wind, and they can survive over winter on the soil surface, on fallen debris and even objects such as fences and stakes. The symptoms spread in early summer from patches of orange on the stems

strip of land we use as a cutting patch. For years we had a few daffodils, tulips, snowdrops and gladioli growing in it, but this year a whole sack of daffs was added. They were a birthday present in February, so were planted quite late. The result? A

Hi All I am just taking a break for lunch after clearing away the debris from my runner bean patch and would like to know if I have a problem there.  When I lifted up one or two of the plant remains. I noticed there were what looked like seeds

suggested she cut the flowers off as it might weaken the crown. Should we now feed it or is it because the ground is so rich that this has happened. She's next to a woodland so she gets a lot of leaf mould on her veg patch, and the soil is dark and rich. I

Hello all, has anyone made or heard about making a wildflower turf out of old blankets/ towels cut up and put into seed trays then covered with a bit of compost, then sprinkle wildflower seeds on top - to make a wildflower garden. Any help please

does anyone have any experience with Colts Foot. It is driving me bonkers in my veg patch and I am dreading the sight of it appearing again this year. Many thanks. I have heard that there is a form of Tagetes that if you plant it something