{"id":25673,"date":"2016-09-10T16:59:28","date_gmt":"2016-09-10T09:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/ask-alys-fowler-why-are-woodlice-living-in-my-globe-artichokes\/"},"modified":"2016-09-10T17:10:13","modified_gmt":"2016-09-10T10:10:13","slug":"ask-alys-fowler-why-are-woodlice-living-in-my-globe-artichokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/ask-alys-fowler-why-are-woodlice-living-in-my-globe-artichokes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Alys Fowler: why are woodlice living in my globe artichokes?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nOur gardens expert has the answerWoodlice have taken up residence in my globe artichokes, leaving them hollow and dried out. I have grown them for many years and this is the first time I have had this problem \u2013 what I can do?Woodlice feed on dead or decaying organic matter. They like damp conditions in which to hide by day, mostly coming out to feed at night. Woodlice are a good thing in the compost heap as they help to break things down. I would have thought damage to the plant has been caused by other pests, perhaps slugs or vine weevils, and the woodlice are picking over the leftovers. Related: Ask Alys Fowler: my mother can see only white flowers. What should I plant? Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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