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to wilt. I kept removing the damaged leaves, but noticed that the initial spread was quickly being stunted by the disease and now the plant is shrinking as a result. I have looked up problems for the plant on the internet. It is not rust, because the brown

with the water? Would it be ok to use galvanised steel? My pond is roughly circular and about 6ft diameter. It should not be a problem if it does not rust but the gaps in the grid should be big enough that wildlife can get in and out.  I have always had a pond

've left them in the ground to see what happens (if anything). Also disappointed about the weather forecast disappearance! I have grown garlic for the last two years and this year my garlic was useable but on the small side. I noticed some rust

got rust due to prolonged torential rain. Nov rainfall was 365mm). The pods are currently about 4 inches (100mm) long and we're looking forward to harvesting them shortly. Any tips on the best way to prepare them for the table will be appreciated. Top

Doesn't the smell just make you want to get cooking when you harvest garlic, Pippa? Same with onions and shallots. I have a slatted table so will do the same with mine. Thanks for the tip - I hadn't thought of that. No sign of rust here either

now need vine weevil and Systemic rust destroyers for my Clematis and Hollyhock.  I only have one of each and you have to buy so much of the stuff and it is only a 6 foot diameter raised bed and a pot with the Clematis. Rust on hollyhocks is almost

of black spot or rust maybe, but not too bad:  I've not yet worked out what it is, tried a vine weevil treatment just in case, not making any difference. Hi giles Buist, i am going to a gardener from the Botanic Gardens, with the leaves to see if he knows

, and remove all of the affected leaves, and hope that prevents any further spread. That is what I have been doing Kate  I wonder if it the weathers fault!!! Pam x If it is Lily rust, which is a possibility, though rare in Britain, then removing the leaves

the end of Sept last year. This is too early to be digging them up.  I don't harvest mine until August. I do think it may also depend on the variety. I planted 'Marco' (I think!) in October. They grew very well over the winter but did develop signs of rust

My laurel hedging has developed tiny brown spots on the leaves. They are not powdery as I believe rust is a charactaristic sign.It has been very wet of late in the NW so could anyone advise me. Hi, Smortimer - I'm almost sure this will be powdery