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the affected parts. In a few cases genetic mutation is the cause, and the deformity will be permanent.delphiniums, forsythias, lilies, primulas and other plantsspring, summer, autumn, winterCommon problems affecting plantsReversionMagnesium deficiencyRose rust

spraying with thiacloprid insecticide, but there's no guarantee that it'll reach the well-protected larvae tucked up inside the leaf tubes. rosesspring, summerCommon problems affecting rosesRose blackspotRose rustRose powdery mildew Rose bloom balling

. primulassummerMore common fungal problemsIris leaf spotBlack spotHollyhock rustRhododendron leaf spot

mould may develop and cause the stems to die back. If this happens, prune back shoots to healthy growth.rosessummerMore common problems affecting rosesPreventing rose blackspotDealing with rose rustTreating rose powdery mildewRemoving rose leaf rolling

by blackspot or rustSet up automatic watering systems for potted plants when going on holidayTop up water levels in ponds and aquatic featuresAround the gardenDeadhead flowers of lady's mantleWater camelliasBuy bulbs for autumn plantingFlowersPick plums

them back.  I would be glad of any advice. Thank you Willie Cut them back after flowering -down to the ground-they will flower again next year-no need to lift The really big drawback is they are susceptible to rust-and that often appears in the second

I have a large pot and I was going to put a juniper 'Blue Rocket' in it. However I have a pear which does not need to be near juniper (rust) so I am now looking for a similar, slender conifer/evergreen that is not of the juniper family. Any one any

year before it was full of apples.   Many thank preksha   Hi preksha, that is Pear Rust and all you can do is inspect the tree regularly and remove any leaves which have the orange spots.  According to the RHS there is no chemical control, unfortunately

with a nectar/pollen cake. Had some bees nesting low down near the ground seemingly behind a pot/small rhododendrun. Small, rust coloured bees. After a few days, wasps started going in and out of the same place and now no sign of any bees, just wasps

no more ! Check for rust but maybe it just needs feeding or watering . I've grown several standards from fuchsia cuttings ( bit of a hobby really ) Is it a full standard ? Not sure about the splitting bark though as I've never had that problem. Leogirl