nick615, I do in fact grow rhubarb, 2 different crowns. No-on else I know grows rhubarb, the only 2 garden fences I can see over here, are my neighbours, they both grow weeds
I just don't see the point of going to the bother of making something else -which uses water, when water alone will do the job. Any heavy, sudden infestations can certainly be a nuisance [to put it mildly] but a bit of attention for a while with a jet of water will temporarily get things under control. Over time, everything balances out again, as long as you make natural predators welcome, and are patient. If it's a struggle with some plants, it's often easier to avoid them altogether, and find a better alternative, rather than constantly fighting your site year after year.
These things happen, although mostly in spring when there's wet and warmth, and therefore susceptible new growth on many plants. Nothing is perfect for long in a garden, if it's ever perfect at all
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If your lupins are always infested with aphids try an alternative plant such as baptisia australis which has lupin like flowers but not the pest problem. Better suited to dry conditions too which is a factor if heatwaves and drought become a regular feature.
There we are! Choice of solutions, so we take our choice. I have to admit aphids are a rarity in our garden, as are ladybirds, but we border on a 17 acre field that's anointed with all manner of sprays. Perhaps the farmer is doing that side of things for us.
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Any heavy, sudden infestations can certainly be a nuisance [to put it mildly] but a bit of attention for a while with a jet of water will temporarily get things under control. Over time, everything balances out again, as long as you make natural predators welcome, and are patient.
If it's a struggle with some plants, it's often easier to avoid them altogether, and find a better alternative, rather than constantly fighting your site year after year.
These things happen, although mostly in spring when there's wet and warmth, and therefore susceptible new growth on many plants. Nothing is perfect for long in a garden, if it's ever perfect at all
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1980/baptisia-australis/details