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Questions tagged [protection]

rotection against various horticultural hazards.

This is a rather general tag to be used for questions about protecting oneself (or others, or property) from various horticultural hazards. Often a more specific tag will be more appropriate.

Hazards that might require protecting against include: plant spines, thorns, sap, photo-chemical excretions, and insects.

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Protecting the soil with a layer of Granite or Stone

I did not find any information on the web about this. I am currently thinking about protecting the soil of several pots on my west Germany southside balcony before the sun and any kind of stranger plant or vermins with a layer of low-nutrient soil,…
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Can regular plastic bags (Type 4) be used to retain warmth for outdoor plants during winter / plastic bag Greenhouse?

I have been moving my plants outside during the day and inside at night. I'm going to be away for a few days, and I need the plants to get sunlight (although it has been cloudy and raining lately). I thought of creating a DIY green house with…
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Does using a fleece cloche hinder plants from getting enough sunlight?

I got some fleece cloth to protect my plants from frost / low temperatures, but it's semi opaque so blocks most sunlight. Is it OK to leave it on through the day (while it's still cold), or do I need to remove it during the day to give the plants…
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Peach tree bark splitting and Brown rot prevention

My peach tree(s) which are about 5 years old, started developed "whitish" growth on the stem over the last two years. Great to hear some opinion on How to prevent and avoid issue spreading and maintain a healthy tree Tree Bark Splitting 2) How…
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Orchid root rot

Hi! I would like to ask for some insights on having roots with black/brown spots and roots with a green tip, but the membrane has turned from white to brown. Is this a sign of root rot on my quarter terete vanda orchid? If it is, what are some…
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What is the environmentally safe way to guard the vegetable and fruit plants from squirrels?

The squirrels are eating our strawberries :( We lost couple of our corn plants which were growing really well to the squirrels. Is there any safe way to keep them at bay?
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make chipmunk leave the back yard

I found that there are several holes, digged by chipmunk, in the back yard. Would you like to let me know how to handle these little animals, or how to push them move away from the yard? Thank you very much.
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