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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comThe leaves on my young gardenia plants are being chewed from edge into a circle. What is doing this, and how do I stop it?
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1 Comment To "leaves on gardenias chewed in circles"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/12/2015 @ 12:31 am
If the plant is outdoors, then it could be snails or, more likely, slugs. Both come out to feed at night. Here is more information that should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/organic-snail-control-how-to-control-garden-snails.htm [1]
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Most other types of pests can be treated with neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm [3]