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Dahlia tubers

On 16/05/2013 in forum

. Altenatively pot them up in ordinary potting compost and keep them warm. They should show green leaves soon(beware slugs and snails) and then you can plant out in June. Thanks - will do


Slugs

On 03/06/2013 in forum

should the slugs /snails are eaten. ive been to homebase and other stores but have no luck. Any ideas?


Delphinium

On 09/06/2013 in forum

the first flush was hit by cold weather so this prob is the second flush.  or slugs n snails had a good meal from early shoots


Around the garden job checklist - week 10

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Mow lawns then trim new edges with a half-moon edging toolDig compost into borders to improve water retention Add copper rings to pots to protect plants from slugs and snailsHoe bare areas of soil on dry days to remove weed seedlingsReplenish gravel


Flowers garden job checklist - week 15

On 23/11/2011 in Flowers checklists

)Pick off dead flower heads from spring bulbsProtect emerging shoots of delphiniums and lupins from slugs and snails using a barrier such as copper tape for pots or garlic granules


best annuals for shade / partial shade

On 11/11/2012 in forum

what do you have success with in these kinds of places to add colour after June? I mainly need to plant in stealth pots (long toms painted dark brown) to stand a chance against slugs and snails. Antirrhinum and nicotiana always do okay, but I


Something is eating my chives.

On 13/05/2013 in forum

suggestion as to what I can do about this.  My allium buds, at the opposite side of my garden, have also been attacked. You have to assume at this time of year- any plant that is being nibbled-slugs.snails are usually the culprits I keep saying this


Talkback: Slugs, rain and nematodes

On 28/11/2011 in forum

those killed by metaldehyde? Slugs and snails are a nightmare, I'm out every night on slug n snail hunts tonight I've just got my husband to lift the massive pots of hostas onto the patio table because they started munching on them 3 nights ago


How to deter slugs with copper tape

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Creative projects

, smoothing out any creases as you go.AdamTry salads in a pot decorated with this copper tape - it'll give slugs a run for their money and you'll have luscious leaves.Protecting plants from slugs and snailsChoosing slug-resistant plantsKeeping slugs off your


slugs

On 16/10/2012 in forum

Hi is any way getting rid of slugs and snails we out poison ! As only new to gardening and the net One of my favourite subjects~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Basically you cant get rid of them but you can restrict them -find their hiding places- bits of wood


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