The photographic evidence below is another illustration of my gardening frustrations. I've battled tiny little beetle bugs all summer long. At first, they threatened to destroy my perilla and sweet potato vine. Now they are devouring my Scarlett Runner Bean and Ruby Hyacinth vines (Which I had earlier hailed in this post).
See Below:
As if this photo isn't maddening enough, I moved my camera lens a few inches down to capture yet this completely unbothered red bud sapling. This little guy is one of a dozen that maddeningly continue to pop up in my mulched and Preen-ified flower beds:
Why do the bugs leave these saplings completely alone? How can they even tell the difference? I mean they are right next to each other. Yet another one of gardening's little mysteries.
Hey Allie,
ReplyDeleteNo clue why they are ignoring the saplings, but we've had the same issue in our garden! I'm pretty sure they are aphids that are causing it. I've used this recipe with some success and no apparent damage to the plants:
1 TB spoon canola oil
1 Quart of water
A few drops of liquid soap (I used Dawn)
I've also heard that ladybugs will keep them away and can be bought at most gardening supply stores.
Good luck!
Thanks, Jonny!! Is this safe on veggies do you know?
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