John41's Edible Backyard

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Rats in lime tree - Hi, I have just discsovered that rats are slowly stripping bark off my lime tree. I have cut back surrounding bushes to limit eae of access but they are persisting and its not really possible for me to isolate the lime tree all together. Any suggestion..4416 days 0hrs
Kumquat3 - Hi All, thanks for ongong interest. I think its going to be OK. I have new (very small but nonetheless there) buds coming up on the cumquat. Also, a couple of shoots off the root stock which I have taken off. So, fingers crossed and a long way to go b..4850 days 5hrs
Kumquat3 - Thanks (again). I will scrape whatever beads I can off the soil, I imagine given previous advice that I shouldn't repot at present so is it worth covering the top with some mulch/straw to cover the roots? ..4862 days 7hrs
Kumquat3 - Hello, many thanks for your advice and interest. I have put into place everything suggested and will wait with my fingers crossed. I'm always humbled when people who don't know me take the time to help me-so thanks! I wondered about the merits of try..4864 days 2hrs
Kumquat3 - Hello, thank-you very much for your advice and interest. I have attached some photos. The story is that the tree was healthy up until recently when I noticed the leaves starting to curl and some of them looking a bit yellow. I thought it might be dry s..4865 days 5hrs