What animal likes to eat slugs?
Hedgehogs, shrews, mice, moles, squirrels and even foxes include slugs and snails in their diets. Once again leaving small areas of the garden with longer grass, undisturbed hedges or banks and wood piles will all attract these vertebrate predators! That’s why spring and fall is when they’re most active. They’ll be coming out soon to lay eggs. What slugs want is a place that’s warm and moist. That’s why spring and fall is when they’re most active.Slugs and snails are very important. They provide food for all sorts of mammals, birds, slow worms, earthworms, insects and they are part of the natural balance. Upset that balance by removing them and we can do a lot of harm.
Is Nemesia a hardy perennial?
Plants in the ‘Mellow Nemesia Melody Collection’ have been classified as hardy, evergreen perennials. All prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. As a cautionary note, ensure that they do not become waterlogged as this will curtail their perennial abilities. Nemesia plants are incredibly versatile and can be grown in containers, hanging baskets, or as bedding plants, where they provide continuous colour from spring through to autumn. Their low-maintenance care requirements make them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.Provide adequate sunlight. Nemesia plants will grow best in full sun, although they will tolerate a few hours of part shade or partial shade.Lack of Sunlight: Nemesias thrive in full sunlight. If your plant is not receiving enough light, it may become leggy or fail to produce flowers. Soil Quality: Nemesias prefers well-draining soil with organic matter. Poor soil quality can affect their growth.This tender perennial is grown as an annual in most areas and does not require much maintenance, but some well-timed deadheading can keep Nemesia full of blooms. This plant cannot tolerate cold weather, so it will die back as soon as the weather turns chilly.Nemesia is not difficult to grow from seed, but it is easier to purchase bedding plants when they become available in spring. Set out seedlings or get them situated in containers in spring, while the weather is still cool.
Where is the best place to plant Nemesia?
Providing it is given a sunny, well-drained spot, nemesia will flower its socks off for at least half the year with very little effort required. Nemesia plants are incredibly versatile and can be grown in containers, hanging baskets, or as bedding plants, where they provide continuous colour from spring through to autumn. Their low-maintenance care requirements make them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.Provide adequate sunlight. Nemesia plants will grow best in full sun, although they will tolerate a few hours of part shade or partial shade.This tender perennial is grown as an annual in most areas and does not require much maintenance, but some well-timed deadheading can keep Nemesia full of blooms. This plant cannot tolerate cold weather, so it will die back as soon as the weather turns chilly.They produce a masses of flowers that are lightly perfumed and come in variety of colours from blue, red, purple, white and pink and have contrasting yellow throats. Nemesia should be planted in a full sun to part shade position in the garden’.