Comments | gardening: of aphids and ladybirds

spiffystuff in gardening

of aphids and ladybirds

Aug 16, 2015 17:32

I'm in a new place and eager to get planting on my new balcony (no yard yet, alas). One of the nearby nurseries had a "peach drift rose" for sale; I'm a little addicted to roses and these smelled wonderful, thought it'd be a great addition if I can pull it off. I will note I'm not sure there is enough sun, it's an east-facing balcony and gets sun ( Read more... )

diseases, flower: rose, zone: usda 6, garden critter: beneficial insects

Comments 8

sekhmetsat August 16 2015, 22:13:24 UTC

I see no pics? If it is fungal, try spraying with milk. Blackspot, I always used a copper spray.

spiffystuff August 16 2015, 22:41:28 UTC

Are the photos not showing up under the LJ cut? I tried uploading to LJ, and I seem to be able to see them...

spiffystuff August 17 2015, 01:17:13 UTC

Swapped them to photobucket

rhodielady_47 August 17 2015, 07:42:38 UTC

Do you have a particular brand of copper spray that you recommend?
:^)

wobblerlorri August 17 2015, 00:05:25 UTC

No pictures?

spiffystuff August 17 2015, 01:17:54 UTC

LJ, you have failed me for the last time! Again!

... I swapped them to photobucket. Better?

ravenfeather August 17 2015, 17:50:31 UTC

I second spraying with milk (it does not have to be fresh) for the blackspot. The lactose kills it. It depends on your zone for the sun, normally 6 hours of sun is recommended.

londonbard August 17 2015, 22:44:21 UTC

The photos are showing clearly. Tablespoonful of washing up soap to a liter of water for greenfly if the ladybirds leave before dealing with them all.