Gardening
Related: About this forumMy pumpkin is doing well. I have a worry about my roses.
I've been cutting the invaded buds, maybe aphids?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(120,836 posts)spooky3
(36,204 posts)spraying rose bushes with Neem Oil.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(120,836 posts)and not to the lady bugs' liking.
spooky3
(36,204 posts)they discover the tasty aphids.
This source says you need to use 3000 ladybugs PER rose bush and to take other steps (some of which seem a little cruel) to prevent flying away:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sdut-how-to-make-aphid-eating-ladybugs-feel-welcome-2011jul22-story.html
Ptah
(33,492 posts)I'm thinking I will try Diatomaceous earth
BigmanPigman
(52,250 posts)pumpkin you leave only one or two on the vine and cut the rest off. I don't know if this is true or not but it was written in different resources.
Ptah
(33,492 posts)I'm hoping for one or two biggens.
BigmanPigman
(52,250 posts)I loved this series of books as a kid and teacher and always wanted to try this myself...
https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/2014/09/30/little-house-science-farmer-boys-milk-fed-pumpkin/