Preparing for Fall

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stormyla Norristown, PA(Zone 6b) Nov 10, 2008

I spent the whole day raking leaves out of my big bed. This was just done on Thursday. Today, when I exposed the earth it was full of slime under those leaves!!!!!

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HollyAnnS Dover, PA(Zone 6b) Nov 10, 2008

Chesapeake, Try this
1 pint rubbing alcohol
1 pint very hot water
1 tsp pure, cold-pressed neem oil
3-4 drops Murphy's oil soap
Here is the link to the whole thread about bringing in houseplants and debugging.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/913985/
Sally is that the receipe you saw?
There is a co-op for Neem oil and you may still be able to order???
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/915420/

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Chantell Middle of, VA(Zone 7a) Nov 10, 2008

Here's my "helper"...pray for the plants...

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Nov 11, 2008

Thanks Holly, btu I was remembering somebody talking about common household items in a spray, not Neem. Altho I hear it works great.
Co op may not be available.
I sprayed aphids on oleander with Windex and the plant is OK. Then got nervous and hand-smushed the aphids anyway so can't say if it worked.

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stormyla Norristown, PA(Zone 6b) Nov 11, 2008

Sally, I believe that existing coops are being let to finish up.

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HollyAnnS Dover, PA(Zone 6b) Nov 11, 2008

It wasn't marked closed yesterday, it's one of those call get the discount and they direct ship type.
Chantell that is soo cute.
Heading off to babysit little Lily today. She loves to play in the leaves and there are huge piles in their yard right now. We may try to move someof them out to the curb for pick up.