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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Pro garden designer reveals 69p hack that will kill green flies without using any nasty chemicals to harm your plants
The remedy can be found in your kitchen WASH THIS Pro garden designer reveals 69p hack that will kill green flies without using any nasty chemicals to harm your plants Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF your garden is looking a bit of a mess and you want to ensure it looks fresh, you've come to the right place. It turns out that there's a nightmare pest that may be living in your garden - and it could be the reason why your grass and plants are ruined. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 You may spot aphids clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular Credit: Getty 2 Pollyanna Wilkinson, right, shared how to banish the pest without harming your garden Credit: The Ins & Outs Podcast Aphids are extremely common and can impact plant growth. They have tiny soft pear-shaped bodies, and are usually green or black. You may spot them clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular – or may find a sticky substance on your plants that gives away aphids have been there sucking at the sap. But while there's no need to be alarmed, it's best to identify the problem as soon as possible - and luckily, a gardening whizz has come to rescue with a wallet-friendly solution. Speaking on her podcast, The Ins & Outs, Pollyanna Wilkison responded to a listener who had written into the show how to banish the common pest from their birch tree. The gardening designer said: ''We're getting a lot of questions about how to get rid of aphids and it's a tricky one. ''Because on the one side, I want to say to you aphids are actually amazing forage for loads of really important insects - ladybugs, hoverflies, parasitoid wasps all eat aphids. ''They will be eaten by these guys if you leave them alone.'' However, if you're dealing with ''an absolute infestation'', there's something you can use - and it's already in your kitchen. According to Pollyanna, green-fingered Brits can use washing-up liquid - which you can snap up for around 65p from your local supermarket. The £14.50 Wickes buy people are swearing by to get rid of weeds on their driveway for GOOD She explained in the podcast: ''The best thing you can do is put some washing-up liquid in a spray bottle and spray everything. ''That's not going to hurt anything. ''Whatever they breathe through, it blocks it and then they die.'' Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. ''We're not here for the pesticides - the washing-up liquid will do it absolutely fine.'' The gardening whizz also recently shared the common decoration she hates - hanging baskets. 'Hate them. I effing hate hanging baskets. 'And the reason I hate them is much the same reason that I hate small pots.' She shared the first reason for this is that she doesn't think they are 'very attractive as a vessel.' Pollyanna explained on the episode: 'You can tend to see the plastic inside because it's got a plastic liner, because otherwise, obviously the water is going to go through. 'And I don't like seeing plastic in the garden. 'And also the body of soil that a hanging basket holds - unless it's those amazing ones outside the Ritz, which are just the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen, but those are the sides of a beach ball - it's just, it's this tiny little dish of mud.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Pro garden designer reveals 69p hack that will kill green flies without using any nasty chemicals to harm your plants
IF your garden is looking a bit of a mess and you want to ensure it looks fresh, you've come to the right place. It turns out that there's a nightmare pest that may be living in your garden - and it could be the reason why your 2 You may spot aphids clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular Credit: Getty 2 Pollyanna Wilkinson, right, shared how to banish the pest without harming your garden Credit: The Ins & Outs Podcast Aphids are extremely common and can impact plant growth. They have tiny soft pear-shaped bodies, and are usually green or black. You may spot them clustered on the stem of soft shoots – look under leaves in particular – or may find a sticky substance on your plants that gives away aphids have been there sucking at the sap. But while there's no need to be alarmed, it's best to identify the problem as soon as possible - and luckily, a gardening whizz has come to rescue with a wallet-friendly solution. read more on gardening Speaking on her podcast, Pollyanna Wilkison responded to a listener who had written into the show how to banish the The gardening designer said: ''We're getting a lot of questions about how to get rid of aphids and it's a tricky one. ''Because on the one side, I want to say to you aphids are actually amazing forage for loads of really important insects - ladybugs, hoverflies, parasitoid wasps all eat aphids. ''They will be eaten by these guys if you leave them alone.'' Most read in Fabulous However, if you're dealing with ''an absolute infestation'', there's something you can use - and it's already in your According to Pollyanna, green-fingered Brits can use washing-up liquid - which you can snap up for around 65p from your local supermarket. The £14.50 Wickes buy people are swearing by to get rid of weeds on their driveway for GOOD She explained in ''That's not going to hurt anything. ''Whatever they breathe through, it blocks it and then they die.'' Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. ''We're not here for the pesticides - the washing-up liquid will do it absolutely fine.'' The gardening whizz also recently shared 'Hate them. I effing hate hanging baskets. 'And the reason I hate them is much the same reason that I hate small pots.' She shared the first reason for this is that she doesn't think they are 'very attractive as a vessel.' Pollyanna explained on the 'And I don't like seeing plastic in the garden. 'And also the body of soil that a hanging basket holds - unless it's those amazing ones outside the Ritz, which are just the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen, but those are the sides of a beach ball - it's just, it's this tiny little dish of mud.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
I'm a pro garden designer and there's a common decoration I absolutely hate – it's ugly, plastic & always looks dead
A GARDENING designer has revealed the one common decoration she absolutely hates. They can look splendid in summer, but Pollyanna Wilkinson shared how she has a pet peeve of hanging baskets. 5 A gardening expert has shared how she hates hanging baskets Credit: Getty 5 Pollyanna Wilkinson, right, shared her views on her podcast, The Ins and Outs Credit: The Ins & Outs Podcast 5 Pollyanna claimed hanging baskets as they aren't 'attractive' Credit: Refer to Caption Speaking on her podcast, The gardening designer didn't hold back with her response and said: 'I gift you the whole cold, hard truth, my friend, I hate them. 'Hate them. I effing hate hanging baskets. 'And the reason I hate them is much the same reason that I hate small pots.' More on gardens She shared the first reason for this is that she doesn't think they are 'very attractive as a vessel.' Pollyanna explained on the 'And I don't like seeing plastic in the garden. 'And also the body of soil that a hanging basket holds - unless it's those amazing ones outside the Ritz, which are just the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen, but those are the sides of a beach ball - it's just, it's this tiny little dish of mud.' Most read in Fabulous On the other side of the debate, Pollyanna's podcast co-host, interior design expert Jojo Barr, defended hanging baskets. She shared: 'I know, but when they come out and they're in bloom, they do look kind of nice .' Aldi is selling a cheap $4.49 item that will transform your garden into a colorful summer paradise Pollyanna responded: 'If you look after them and you and they are abundant, and you remember to water them and you fill them with things, they are spectacular. 'But I personally think life is too short for hanging baskets. There I said it. 'I would rather grow plants up the house than have a hanging basket. 5 Pollyanna said she doesn't 'like seeing plastic in the garden' Credit: Getty 'I think the problem is, they often look half dead, don't they?' However, the gardening expert did reply to the listener who wrote in and added: 'Please don't take offense if you have them and you love them and you manage to fill them with amazing things. 'I'm a big believer that gardening takes a lot of work and so you should choose where you spend your time and I wouldn't spend it on hanging baskets.' BASKET TIPS 5 If you do have hanging baskets, you should fertilise them regularly Credit: Getty If you do have hanging baskets and want to ensure they look beautiful all summer long, some According to Jim and Mary Competti at , many hanging baskets will experience foliage fading and scarce blooms during hot weather . The gardening maestros stressed that gardening enthusiasts "need to However, Hanging basket plants have restricted soil available for energy absorption and cannot spread out to seek additional nutrients, which makes this process incredibly vital. Gardening tips and hacks How to transform your garden on a How to preserve your favourite flowers at home - Which plants should I be When is the When should I start How What colour of Will my
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The £1.50 solution that keeps ‘gross' flies out of your home for good this summer, it looks & smells pretty too
FLY AWAY The £1.50 solution that keeps 'gross' flies out of your home for good this summer, it looks & smells pretty too Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUMMER is great for being able to leave doors and windows open for some fresh air - but not ideal when it comes to flies. If you have a problem with pesky flies inside your home, there thankfully can be an easy solution. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 There may be a £1.50 solution to flies in your home Credit: Getty 5 Hosts of The Ins & Outs Podcast gave their expert advice Credit: Instagram A listener wrote into The Ins & Outs Podcast, which focuses on all things interiors or exteriors, and asked what to do about their insect problem. They asked: 'How do you keep flies outside with the door open in a stylish, not plastic way?' The question was then answered by podcast hosts interior design expert Jojo Barr and garden and landscape design guru Pollyanna Wilkinson. They shared: 'I'd say to effectively keep flies outside your house you need to prioritise sanitation and remove food and breeding sources. 'If you've got food left out, the only reason flies are coming into your house is because they can smell food. 'If they can smell trash containers. 5 You should avoid food being left out to avoid attracting flies Credit: Getty 'Have you got wet cat food on show cat? You know dog food. 'The only reason they're coming in is because they can smell your trash.' However, they did clarify that if you're 'a very clean person, you've covered your food, you've cleaned your spills, you don't leave any pet waste out, and you dispose of your rubbish', there can be some exceptions. The experts offered up one solution which can help: beaded nets that can be placed across your door, similar to what you get in butchers. However, if you are looking for a more aesthetically pleasing solution you can try a 'fly repelling plant'. They advised: 'There are certain plants, like basil, mint, lavender. 'You can hang all sorts of lavender around the house, like little posies.' 5 Lavender flower posies can help deter flies Credit: Getty Worm trick Entomologist Darragh Ennis took to TikTok to share his advice for getting rid of the pesky bugs - called fungus gnats - as he admitted they even annoy him. They're also "really hard to get rid of", even with chemicals, particularly when they take hold of your house plants. But an invisible method of keeping them at bay works a treat, Darragh explained, and they're called nematodes. While you've "probably never heard of them", they're "little microscopic worms that live in the soil" and are "probably the most common animal on the planet", but are invisible to the naked eye. 5 Nematodes are invisible to the naked eye, but work a treat in getting rid of the pests Credit: amazon They get rid of the flies by crawling inside of them and killing them from the inside out. It might be "gruesome" but it's an entirely natural way of killing the bugs. You can even order the nematodes on the Internet, and they come in a small packet. Once they're arrived, put them in a watering can, add water and pour onto your house plants.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
The £1.50 solution that keeps ‘gross' flies out of your home for good this summer, it looks & smells pretty too
SUMMER is great for being able to leave doors and windows open for some fresh air - but not ideal when it comes to flies. If you have a problem with 5 There may be a £1.50 solution to flies in your home Credit: Getty 5 Hosts of The Ins & Outs Podcast gave their expert advice Credit: Instagram A listener wrote into They asked: 'How do you keep flies outside with the door open in a stylish, not plastic way?' The question was then answered by podcast hosts interior design expert Jojo Barr and garden and landscape design guru Pollyanna Wilkinson. They shared: 'I'd say to effectively keep flies outside your house you need to prioritise sanitation and remove food and breeding sources. More on pests 'If you've got food left out, the only reason flies are coming into your house is because they can smell food. 'If they can smell trash containers. 5 You should avoid food being left out to avoid attracting flies Credit: Getty 'Have you got wet cat food on show cat? You know dog food. 'The only reason they're coming in is because they can smell your trash.' Most read in Fabulous However, they did clarify that if you're 'a very clean person, you've covered your food, you've cleaned your spills, you don't leave any pet waste out, and you dispose of your rubbish', there can be some exceptions. The experts offered up one solution which can help: beaded nets that can be placed across your door, similar to what you get in butchers. However, if you are looking for a more aesthetically pleasing solution you can try a ' They advised: 'There are certain plants, like basil, mint, lavender. 'You can hang all sorts of lavender around the house, like little posies.' 5 Lavender flower posies can help deter flies Credit: Getty Worm trick Entomologist Darragh Ennis They're also "really hard to get rid of", even with chemicals, particularly when they take hold of your house plants. But an invisible method of keeping them at bay works a treat, Darragh explained, and they're called nematodes. While you've "probably never heard of them", they're "little microscopic worms that live in the soil" and are "probably the most common animal on the planet", but are invisible to the naked eye. 5 Nematodes are invisible to the naked eye, but work a treat in getting rid of the pests Credit: amazon They get rid of the flies by crawling inside of them and killing them from the inside out. It might be "gruesome" but it's an entirely natural way of killing the bugs. You can even order the nematodes on the Internet, and they come in a small packet. Once they're arrived, put them in a watering can, add water and pour onto your house plants. Why do flies come out in summer? Flies are present all year round, but all of a sudden when summer comes, they are just EVERYWHERE! The main contributing factors are the breeding cycle of flies and the soaring temperatures. Insects are cold blooded and in summer, when their body temperature rises from the external heat, they become more active. The hotter weather also let's them seek out cool moist spots, like inside your home, to escape from the sweltering heat and to lay their eggs. House Fly eggs take around 20 hours to hatch, but when the temperature rises above 37 degrees, can hatch within 8 hours! In extreme hot weather the eggs can mature from larvae to adult fly in as little as four days. The average lifespan of a housefly is 21 days, so each female can lay up to 900 eggs during the summer months!
