We live in a semi-rural area where the houses are on big blocks and there’s plenty of native bushland. The upside to that is we enjoy seeing plenty of native birds and animals. The downside is that we also have to deal with pests such as rabbits. They don’t live on our property, they have they’re burrows in a bush block behind ours, but they like to venture into our garden to eat and dig! I love animals but I’m not a big fan of rabbits at the moment. The damage they do to our garden, … [Read more...]
Looking for Garden Pests at Night
I’ve been gardening for a while now so I have encountered quite a few garden pests. I’ve had to deal with aphids on the roses and cabbage white butterfly attacking my broccoli. Usually it is possible to have a close look at the plants to see what is doing the damage. That hasn’t been the case for our Dutch iris this year; they were being eaten by something that we couldn’t find! A similar thing happened last year that spoilt the flowers and it is very annoying! Last year we found that there … [Read more...]
Controlling Cabbage White Butterfly
Planting vegetables like cabbages and broccoli usually attracts the cabbage white butterfly. Protect your patch without using sprays with these great ideas. We have really been getting into the vegetable gardening this summer. It has been great to be able to go and get some fresh carrots or a cucumber from the garden whenever we need them. We have also been enjoying home grown beetroot, garlic and peas. A few weeks ago I planted some broccoli seeds and was successful in getting two nice … [Read more...]
Aphids on Roses: Natural & Easy Control Methods
When spring arrives and the garden starts bursting with new growth, aphids on the roses always seem determined to spoil the show. The good news is that getting rid of them naturally is much easier than you might think, and you don’t need to reach for harsh chemicals to protect your beautiful blooms. Why Aphids Love Roses in Spring As soon as our rose bushes wake up after winter, they take off quickly. Within weeks they’re covered in soft new shoots, flower buds, and the promise of a … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Kaylene, and I'm a keen gardener,budding baker and wannabe DIYer!