Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Expert: nick mccann Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: Container plants
Question Something very small and in large numbers, is eating the roots of my plants in my container gardens. What do I do? Is there a homemade remedy for this? They are not worm like but more knat like although I am unsure as to whether they flie or not. The ones eating the leaves on my Japanese Maple tree do fly!!!
Answer Hi Patti, I am not sure what type of insect it might be, but I am sure that you are going to have to change out your soil; if there are gnat like insects, then there is definitely eggs too. You need to discard the soil and sterilize the containers (bleach and water), and then start over with new medium. This is a common complaint from container enthusiasts and the only sure cure, is a change of medium. Nick
