Last year I had an infestation of these wasps hovering just above the lawn and digging holes so there was a lot of damage to the lawn . How do I stop the same happening this year when the weather gets warm ? Thanks
It sounds like cicada killers, and they actually are beneficial. This article tells how to control them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/cicada-killer-wasp-control.htm
I have 2 plants where the leaves are getting all chewed up. Please help identify cause and cure
I'd look towards slug/snail damage. They are nocturnal, so you might not ever notice them. Many times they leave slime trails, sometimes they don't leave one that you see at first. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/killing-slugs-with-beer.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/insects/simple-slug-trap?utm_source=chatgpt.com
HELP!!! Fleas in my soil . I don't want to spray with poisons, because there are veggies?
These are cases where azadirachtin from neem oil, and prythrins from chrysanthemum extract will be perfect. I use these myself.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/pyrethrum-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/trends/azadirachtin-vs-clarified-hydrophobic-extract-of-neem-oil
Misread Epsom salt to water. 200ml to 1 gallon of water . Sprayed roses .
You will want to treat this as a salt leach. Wash off your plants pretty well, and flush the soil around it with quite a bit of water. You might want to feed after the leaching. The most sensitive area will be the leaves, though. As long as you wash them off, there shouldn't be any major damage. Likely your plants will survive. They just might burn a little.
This article will help you with proper use:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
I saw these pests on Primroses. Are they whiteflies ? Can I use ready made sprays to get rid of them? Is it enough to spray on plant or do I need to spray under leaves where they are located?
Those are aphids, unfortunately. There are plenty of natural things that you can do to get rid of them, though. My go to is neem oil. The naturally occurring pesticide, azadirachtin, is very effective. Here are some other ways, too:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
Last year, Japanese beetles decimated the Virginia Creeper growing over a large wire "outdoor room." I failed to go after the grubs last fall. Can they be killed this spring before the beetles emerge?
The grubs are too large now and are no longer feeding. You can target the adults when they emerge, usually around June. Here are articles that give you ideas of how to deal with them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-scout-beetles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/what-is-milky-spore.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm
I have found these in many of my potted plants and wish yo know if I can use the soil again or are they harmful to the roots of the plants, if so is there a treatment?
This appears to be a young species of weevil. Yes. These will destroy plants and trees. These can be hard to get rid of and keep out, but the best way to do so is to introduce predatory species. This can be predatory bugs like predatory beetles and parasitic nematodes. These will be the safest methods to control without destroying beneficial insects. YOu might also consider azadirachtin, which is a concentrate of the active ingredient in Neem oil.