dahlia check

Monday 4 Sept checked the plants and after consulting with Gill Thurlow did the following:

• nipped the growing tips out of the dahlias to encourage bushiness and strength
• 'alfonso' developing flower buds - removed
• leaf discolouration may have been earlier insect damage
• institute a fortnightly spray programme
• lemon scented geranium have strong root development, will pot up on Thursday
• pelargonums are developing flowers