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by ltweddle
Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: gooseberry sawfly
Replies: 8
Views: 3873

gooseberry sawfly

I have some red and black currant bushes, in a bed with a couple of gooseberries. All have been badly affected by gooseberry sawfly. If I remove the gooseberries, will the currant be less likely to be attacked next year? I'd be grateful for advice.
lynda
by ltweddle
Sun Oct 19, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: What will get rid of this thug?
Replies: 3
Views: 2199

What will get rid of this thug?

A few years ago I made a huge mistake, and planted a yellow flowered flame creeper,a type of Tropaeolum, in a leylandii hedge. At first i thought it was lovely, til I realised it was killing the hedge! I've tried in vain to get rid of it - I've dug up hundreds of tubers, I've even sprayed it with 'r...
by ltweddle
Thu May 17, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Autumn Flowering Crocus
Replies: 1
Views: 1881

Autumn Flowering Crocus

Can any one advise as the best time to lift and divide autumn flowering crocus?
Thanks,
Lynda
by ltweddle
Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Yew cuttings
Replies: 4
Views: 2956

Yew cuttings

I've managed to pursuade some Yew cuttings to root. I have them in some pots. I wondered if anyone had anytips about overwintering successfully? Would they be best in an unheated greenhouse, or outside?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
lynda