Lizzie asks…
Is there a way of eliminating flatworms from container plants?
I’m moving house and don’t want to contaminate my new garden. I don’t think I have any flatworms as it’s two years since I saw one in my garden but I want to make sure.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Not as yet.
They are doing studies on a parasite but that has to go through the research stage for so many years first.
I have as yet not come across a New Zealand flatworm but keep a constant look out.
I do not know if it is possible with your plants in the pots but can you cover them with newspaper? This is supposed to bring them to the surface and then you could drop them in a jar of vinegar.
Salt, vinegar and orange oil will all dissolve them but will not work unless it is a direct hit. No good just adding them to compost. More likely to damage your plants than the flatworms.
Here is some more information….
Http://blog.shirlsgardenwatch.co.uk/2007/03/new-zealand-flatworms.html
Thomas asks…
How to obtain healthy soil with palm tree seeds and roots?
I would like to grow a flower garden and put in a day bed at the back of my yard.
However, there is quite a large palm tree with roots that have spread throughout the garden, and the seeds are spread everywhere and growing.
The tree is not being removed for another 2-6months and I would like to start now.
Thank you
GardenersCardiff answers:
Palms are very adaptable, I would do the removal first as the tree will definitely be in your way, and when it is time for removal you will damage all you have planted. Palm roots generally are 1/8th inch thick and spread several feet. Being such a tangled mess ( almost like thick hair underground ) you could manipulate them to plant during the time being. Check out our free Blog page on the website for more tips.
Good Luck!
Steven asks…
What topics are there that I can choose from to write about Christianity?
So I’m trying to decide of a blog topic to write about on my myspace page, and I want to write about Christianity (positively). I am a Christian, and my goal is to get my friends to think deeply on the subject of Christianity. I want to be able to change the way they think whenever they hear the word “Christian”. Are there any good topics I can write about?
GardenersCardiff answers:
How not to lead your friends down the garden path.
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