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The same thing happened last year when I bought new soil. I kept spraying the soil and the plants with soapy water, but some of my plants couldn’t stand the solution too well. what plant friendly remedy can I use to eliminate this annoying problem? Thank you SOOOOO much!

It sounds like you have fungus gnats.
In houseplants, usually this is caused by overwatering. Depending on the type of plant, you might need to let it dry out inbetween waterings.

To deal with the problem, go to a local garden centre and buy sticky traps to stick in the pot. This will catch the adults.

To get the eggs, take a pencil and use it to take out the soil just around the rim of the pot around the top. That’s where they like to lay their eggs. After you do this, stick the sticky trap in. Then, let the plant dry out before you water it again. Check google for the plant’s watering needs. Never use soil from your garden to repot, always get sterile soil from a garden centre. Make sure you are getting the right type of soil.
Good luck!

I’m thinking of setting up my own gardening business. What’s the going rate for mowing, weeding, clearing, planting, pruning, laying paths and patios, installing sheds, decking, fencing, outdoor lights, ponds etc?

Expect to pay minimum wage, of at least £5-35 per hour

I want to make flower gardens in my yard, but I want flowers that bloom often or last a long time. I don’t like flowers that last 2 days and then they are gone.

Thanks for answering this.

Look up perrenials, they bloom for a longer period of time and return. I have elephant ears in my garden along with a variety of other perennial plants. This is the second year for my elephant ears which were a gift from my neighbors when I moved into my home. How cool was that!?!?!?!!
Also, there’s a ton of information on the web about perennials.
I suggest spending a little time with Better Homes web site.
Enjoy your garden!
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