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Lavatera has soft foliage that is attractive to pests. In this guide, I show you what is probably eating your lavatera leaves & how to treat
What’s Eating My Lavatera leaves? 8 pests that could be snacking on your Lavatera

What’s Eating My Lavatera leaves? 8 pests that could be snacking on your Lavatera

Unlike diseases, pest attacks on Lavatera shrubs are easily identifiable because the damage shows up on the leaves or the flowers and if you are lucky, you may even see the pest actually snacking on the leaves of your Lavatera. In the cases of caterpillars and slugs, they leave holes in the leaves themselves, whereas pests such as scales will cause leaf discolouration and eventual defoliation. This is where the leaves actually fall from the plant, leaving it looking very…

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Pests and Diseases That Attack Lavatera Plants
Pests and Diseases That Attack Lavatera Plants

Pests and Diseases That Attack Lavatera Plants

If you notice that your Lavatera shrub is discolouring or wilting, there is a high chance that they are suffering from disease or pest issues, the good news is that it is nearly always treatable. It is crucial to identify the culprit according to the symptoms displayed to employ a suitable treatment method. This is usually as simple as applying a pesticide for pests and fungicide for fungus infections such as Hollyhock rust and mildew. In the sections below, are…

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How to grow Lavatera Mallow Bushes and Care Guide
How to grow Lavatera bushes (Mallows)

How to grow Lavatera bushes (Mallows)

Have you come across Lavatera bushes and their lovely blossoms in spring? If you have, it is difficult not to appreciate their understated beauty and abundant flowers and foliage. You can easily add these plants (which are available as shrubs, perennials and annuals depending on the variety) to your garden display because they don’t need much attention to thrive with the exception of a little pruning in spring and some mulch around the base in autumn. In this article, I…

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In this guide i explain when and how to take Lavatera cuttings step by step. Ideally you need to take semi-hardwood cuttings in mid Summer. Learn more
How and When to Take Lavatera Cuttings

How and When to Take Lavatera Cuttings

One of the best ways to propagate Lavatera is by a method known as taking softwood cuttings. This is often done in the spring or early summer and is super easy to do, even for beginners. If you have never propagated Lavatera through cuttings, this is the perfect opportunity for you to try.  With the tips you will find below, you should have garden ready plants either this year if you take them early enough which is spring, or next…

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Most people grow delphiniums in flower beds but you can also grow delphiniums just as well in pots and containers.
Growing Delphiniums in Pots – Choosing a Container, Feeding and Winter Protection

Growing Delphiniums in Pots – Choosing a Container, Feeding and Winter Protection

Offering towering flowers and vivid colours, Delphiniums command their space in the garden with ease. These plants grow in beds and borders but can also be grown successfully in large pots. They may look like a lot of work, but they are quite easy to grow, as I will show in this guide. These perennial plants come in a wide range of varieties with differently coloured blooms as we as different eventual heights so sometimes choosing slightly smaller cultivars for…

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Learn how to divide alstroemeria but more importantly when to divide them. In general this would be around April but it depends on when they flower.
How and When to Divide Alstroemeria Plants

How and When to Divide Alstroemeria Plants

With an appearance very much like a lily, Alstroemeria is a favourite of many due to its colourful blossoms but it’s probably one of the favourite perennials.  The plant offers over 150 cultivars and there are hybrids such as the A. ligtu that are often used in intricate flower arrangements but in this article, I’m going to focus on dividing Alstroemeria as is a great way to get more plants. Instead of purchasing more Alstroemeria to add to your garden,…

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In this guide, I show you how to divide agapanthus and when to get the most out of them. Divide every few years after flowering.
Dividing Agapanthus – How and When to Divide Them, Step by Step

Dividing Agapanthus – How and When to Divide Them, Step by Step

Why spend money on acquiring more agapanthus plants when you can get them free? If you are wondering how that is possible, let me give you a few tips on how and when I divide my agapanthus. These beautiful flowers offer lush foliage and different coloured blooms depending on the variety you have. They are easy to grow and require low maintenance which means you can multiply them easily in your garden or give some to your friends or family….

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