I've just been to the garden centre and seen a beautiful plant, I asked the horticulturist and he said it was an oxalia???? I cannot find anything about them, probably because I'm spelling it wrong. Please help!!!!
What is this plant called?
Perhaps you are thinking of oxalis?
Reply:I have just looked on ask.com go on there you will find something .
Reply:Oxalis is the largest genus in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Of the approximately 900 known species in the Oxalidaceae, 800 belong to Oxalis. These plants are annual or perennial. The leaves are divided into three to ten or more round, heart-shaped or lanceolate leaflets, arranged in a whorl with all the leaflets of roughly equal size. The majority of species have three leaflets; in these species, the leaves are superficially similar to those of some clovers, though clovers differ in having the leaflets not in a whorl, and of unequal size with two smaller side leaflets and one larger central leaflet.
Does your plant look simaler to this?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4uuys6t.jpg
Reply:Most people consider that to be a weed.
Reply:Small low growing plant. probably Oxalis or wood sorrel. Try yahoo or google searrch.. There are a lot of varieties with different cloured flowers.
Reply:Oxalis comes in different varieties. Different color leaves and flowers. I have a pink flowering one. It's a perennial meaning it comes back year after year.
Reply:Were its leaves divided into three leaflets like a clover? If so it is an Oxalis. They are sweet but can be invasive
Reply:Don't know where you live, but in Arkansas it's a violet wood sorrel.
http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/HillJ/monograp...
Reply:Oxalis - a beautiful group of plants which CAN get quite rampant with the right conditions. Clover is in the same family - it grows where the soil is nitrogen rich (so a good indicator of a good soil!)
Have a look at this site for a bit more info %26amp; piccies!
http://www.willowcreekgardens.com/index....
Reply:Oxalis - there are many difference ones a web search should reveal.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Oxalis+pl...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
What can the herb borrage be used for?????
I bought the seeds from a local garden centre. I knew what they were and how to grow them but the serving suggestion on the back was boring. I cant seem to get any interesting results on the search engines either. Please can you help me out???
Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!
What can the herb borrage be used for?????
I think it is primarily just an edible plant. The leaves taste like mild cucumber and the flowers are edible, too, and can be used as a garnish and brewed for tea. The plant has some medicinal qualities, but I can't remember what they are.
It's also kinda pretty--an interesting plant.
Reply:You can put the flowers into ice cube tray, and make ice cubes with the decorative flowers inside. Flowers can also be used in salads. The leaves are rather hairy. I have also made ice bowls. One large bowl, another smaller bowl put inside. Then between the two place varies herbs and herb flowers add water and freeze. Once frozen remove both bowls, can use it to serve a dessert or salad. It will slowly melt, but makes an unusual center piece.
Reply:Try these links. You will have to scroll down some of the pages to find borage.
The last link is for a "toner" recipe using borage.
Have fun...hope you find this useful :)
Reply:Only know the young leaves can be used in soups and salads, the flowers (sparingly) in salads and to decorate desserts.
Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!
What can the herb borrage be used for?????
I think it is primarily just an edible plant. The leaves taste like mild cucumber and the flowers are edible, too, and can be used as a garnish and brewed for tea. The plant has some medicinal qualities, but I can't remember what they are.
It's also kinda pretty--an interesting plant.
Reply:You can put the flowers into ice cube tray, and make ice cubes with the decorative flowers inside. Flowers can also be used in salads. The leaves are rather hairy. I have also made ice bowls. One large bowl, another smaller bowl put inside. Then between the two place varies herbs and herb flowers add water and freeze. Once frozen remove both bowls, can use it to serve a dessert or salad. It will slowly melt, but makes an unusual center piece.
Reply:Try these links. You will have to scroll down some of the pages to find borage.
The last link is for a "toner" recipe using borage.
Have fun...hope you find this useful :)
Reply:Only know the young leaves can be used in soups and salads, the flowers (sparingly) in salads and to decorate desserts.
Where else can I look for a job?
I need a summer job, and I've looked through the local papers, rung shops, cafes, garden centres and hotels. Any other ideas?
Where else can I look for a job?
try some of the job sites -
Monster.com
careerbuilder.com
they have pt listings in there if you do an 'advanced' search
Reply:it depends...what type of J-O-B are you looking for? Do you want to work for someone that tells you when to be there, when you can go home, etc. or do you like the freedom of making your own decisions? if it's the latter, start looking into having your own business. it's easier than one thinks..and it doesn't have to cost much to start one either. Just get a mentor, find a company to align with and get started. You can have a 'summer' income that will keep going throughout the rest of the year and beyond if you follow the system.
Good luck!
j.
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Where else can I look for a job?
try some of the job sites -
Monster.com
careerbuilder.com
they have pt listings in there if you do an 'advanced' search
Reply:it depends...what type of J-O-B are you looking for? Do you want to work for someone that tells you when to be there, when you can go home, etc. or do you like the freedom of making your own decisions? if it's the latter, start looking into having your own business. it's easier than one thinks..and it doesn't have to cost much to start one either. Just get a mentor, find a company to align with and get started. You can have a 'summer' income that will keep going throughout the rest of the year and beyond if you follow the system.
Good luck!
j.
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This free video series will show you how to building any home business for $500 or less! http://wealthmarketingpro.buildingonabud...
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Gardeners, can you recommend a tree?
My mum is looking for a tree for her garden-easy you would think, not with my mum! after endless garden centres we still have no tree! please help before i go mad- lol
She wants an evergreen tree that will not grow massive(up to 10-15ft), will spread (about 5ft) is quite dense in cover, but not leylandii, any surgestions would be great!
Gardeners, can you recommend a tree?
Greetings,
From the words in your message I will assume you are either in England or directly from there. You have a few possible suggestions from me.
You need a fastigate planting for the 5' width. Fastigate means an upright and compact growth. Trees that are in this area are both expensive and not at the height you suggest. These are generally evergreen and quite a sight when in the right place and highlighted.
As for trees, I would recommend a Kousa Dogwood or Sorrel tree. Both are slow growing, tolerate sun or shade, and bloom in early summer. In full sun both will exceed the limit of spread within a few years, however, they do handle a late fall pruning well to keep them in your limits.
Frankly the plant that comes to mind for me is a Verigated English Holly. A spectacular plant with different colored leaves, incredible leaves, and red berries in winter.
This is a shrub that can be trained to be a tree by removing the bottom limbs upward and pruning in spring. It is expensive and hard to find, however, what a plant. It is hardy, need acid fert in spring and fall, and tolerates all weather conditions. This plant is a showplace in any garden!!
Hope it helps. I am at gjgjobs@yahoo.com.
Reply:It sounds like you're from the UK. I don't know if they're available over there but in the US there's a tree called an Eastern Red Cedar that sounds exactly like what you're looking for. (Although, after many years, they can get up to about 20 - 25')
Have you looked at yews and junipers? I think those would also fit the bill.
Reply:Hi, i recommand you a good and basic tutorial for home and garden. it covers all Issues related to your home, garden and everything around it.
http://www.tutorialforyou.net/garden/
wish it will help you.
Good Luck , Best Wishes!
Reply:You don't indict where you live. Perhaps she should try a tree farm or nursery in your area. They would be more knowlegable than folks at a garden center. Plus, since they grow their own shrubs and trees, they'd have trees suitable for your area.
Reply:Can you find arborvitae there? There are different varities and they are evergreen and I'm quite sure one of them will satisfy the size requirement your mum has. Try this website...
http://www.aboutarborvitae.com/pyramidal...
She wants an evergreen tree that will not grow massive(up to 10-15ft), will spread (about 5ft) is quite dense in cover, but not leylandii, any surgestions would be great!
Gardeners, can you recommend a tree?
Greetings,
From the words in your message I will assume you are either in England or directly from there. You have a few possible suggestions from me.
You need a fastigate planting for the 5' width. Fastigate means an upright and compact growth. Trees that are in this area are both expensive and not at the height you suggest. These are generally evergreen and quite a sight when in the right place and highlighted.
As for trees, I would recommend a Kousa Dogwood or Sorrel tree. Both are slow growing, tolerate sun or shade, and bloom in early summer. In full sun both will exceed the limit of spread within a few years, however, they do handle a late fall pruning well to keep them in your limits.
Frankly the plant that comes to mind for me is a Verigated English Holly. A spectacular plant with different colored leaves, incredible leaves, and red berries in winter.
This is a shrub that can be trained to be a tree by removing the bottom limbs upward and pruning in spring. It is expensive and hard to find, however, what a plant. It is hardy, need acid fert in spring and fall, and tolerates all weather conditions. This plant is a showplace in any garden!!
Hope it helps. I am at gjgjobs@yahoo.com.
Reply:It sounds like you're from the UK. I don't know if they're available over there but in the US there's a tree called an Eastern Red Cedar that sounds exactly like what you're looking for. (Although, after many years, they can get up to about 20 - 25')
Have you looked at yews and junipers? I think those would also fit the bill.
Reply:Hi, i recommand you a good and basic tutorial for home and garden. it covers all Issues related to your home, garden and everything around it.
http://www.tutorialforyou.net/garden/
wish it will help you.
Good Luck , Best Wishes!
Reply:You don't indict where you live. Perhaps she should try a tree farm or nursery in your area. They would be more knowlegable than folks at a garden center. Plus, since they grow their own shrubs and trees, they'd have trees suitable for your area.
Reply:Can you find arborvitae there? There are different varities and they are evergreen and I'm quite sure one of them will satisfy the size requirement your mum has. Try this website...
http://www.aboutarborvitae.com/pyramidal...
Do you like visiting the Harbourfront Centre in Downtown, Toronto?
My husband and I went there last weekend (after a long time) and it was so fun. I didn't know there was so much to do in that one little area of downtown. We saw the indoor art gallery, the outdoor markets, walked along the boardwalk, in the music garden, and in the large sandpit.
Do you like visiting the Harbourfront Centre in Downtown, Toronto?
i go roller blading down there about 4 times a week, love it down there.
Reply:For information about things to do in Toronto, check out this website I've found for you. Looks pretty cool!
Reply:Yes
Reply:love it! lots of artists and unique stuff :)
Do you like visiting the Harbourfront Centre in Downtown, Toronto?
i go roller blading down there about 4 times a week, love it down there.
Reply:For information about things to do in Toronto, check out this website I've found for you. Looks pretty cool!
Reply:Yes
Reply:love it! lots of artists and unique stuff :)
I want to work with plants?
I would like to work in a garden centre or nursery in greater London.
I love gardening and plants and I have an RHS qualification. Unfortunately, I come from a completely different working background.
What is the best way to find a job in this sector?
I want to work with plants?
You can query Yahoo for gardeners and landscapers in the London area like I did. Here are a few: http://www.landscape-gardeners-directory...
http://www.greencarelandscapes.com or http://www.landscape-gardener.com They all have contact numbers and ask about possible employment and the type of credentials they usually look for when hiring. Most companies would probably be able to help you in your search.
Reply:You could try visiting different garden centres, etc. and by talking to them direct, wowing them with your enthusiasm, knowledge of plants and gardening and the fact that you have a qualification, maybe you will be able to convince them that they can't do without your help!!
Good luck.
Reply:you have great love for Botany, why dont u work in the public park where they will be glaD TO employ u.
Reply:Just go to as many plant nurseries or garden centres and ask,scroll through the yellow pages. Ask on line, go to the job centre. Find out who to contact from the councils for their parks department. Phone the stately homes and find out who does their gardens, there are thousands of ways to find out. You just have to apply yourself to the task.
I love gardening and plants and I have an RHS qualification. Unfortunately, I come from a completely different working background.
What is the best way to find a job in this sector?
I want to work with plants?
You can query Yahoo for gardeners and landscapers in the London area like I did. Here are a few: http://www.landscape-gardeners-directory...
http://www.greencarelandscapes.com or http://www.landscape-gardener.com They all have contact numbers and ask about possible employment and the type of credentials they usually look for when hiring. Most companies would probably be able to help you in your search.
Reply:You could try visiting different garden centres, etc. and by talking to them direct, wowing them with your enthusiasm, knowledge of plants and gardening and the fact that you have a qualification, maybe you will be able to convince them that they can't do without your help!!
Good luck.
Reply:you have great love for Botany, why dont u work in the public park where they will be glaD TO employ u.
Reply:Just go to as many plant nurseries or garden centres and ask,scroll through the yellow pages. Ask on line, go to the job centre. Find out who to contact from the councils for their parks department. Phone the stately homes and find out who does their gardens, there are thousands of ways to find out. You just have to apply yourself to the task.
What places do you like to browse around?
I enjoy Garden centres and antique shops.
What places do you like to browse around?
The library.
When I go hiking I often end up turning up paths I'm unfamiliar with to see what's on them. Sometimes I just stroll a little way up them and turn back to my regular route.
Salvation Army, Goodwill and other stores like the day-old bread place where I get bread for pennies on the dollar.
Macy's. What's that you say? Well they have these readers in the stores now that will display the price of any item for you. I go to the clearance rack and pick up items that look like they've been there a while (pants usually) and run them through. Every now and again they come up at a penny. This means they should have been pulled from the shelves by the staff but they missed them. It's Macy's policy that if you find them and bring them up to buy them, they'll sell them to you. This works in all areas of the store by the way and not just in clothes. Very occasionally there will be a very expensive bag or dress that gets by and then you save several hundred dollars. So now you know why I like to browse Macy's.
Reply:i love car booting and chairty shops
Reply:Clothes shops
Reply:Antiques stalls and flea markets love 'em. I used to have a stall years ago and still miss it!
Reply:Trinket shops that sell all sorts of sparkly things, I love places like Accessorise and a little shop in the next village that sells all sorts of girly things. OOOH anywhere that sells fancy knickers too !!
Reply:Garden shops , fruit stands etc etc , because they are so peacful... also smell good lol
Reply:Boutiques, garden shops and card shops (for a good laugh)
Reply:browse? Libary! Pictures!
Reply:Jewelry stores! I could browse around forever!
Reply:the mall and the shoes places and gameshop
my reptiles
What places do you like to browse around?
The library.
When I go hiking I often end up turning up paths I'm unfamiliar with to see what's on them. Sometimes I just stroll a little way up them and turn back to my regular route.
Salvation Army, Goodwill and other stores like the day-old bread place where I get bread for pennies on the dollar.
Macy's. What's that you say? Well they have these readers in the stores now that will display the price of any item for you. I go to the clearance rack and pick up items that look like they've been there a while (pants usually) and run them through. Every now and again they come up at a penny. This means they should have been pulled from the shelves by the staff but they missed them. It's Macy's policy that if you find them and bring them up to buy them, they'll sell them to you. This works in all areas of the store by the way and not just in clothes. Very occasionally there will be a very expensive bag or dress that gets by and then you save several hundred dollars. So now you know why I like to browse Macy's.
Reply:i love car booting and chairty shops
Reply:Clothes shops
Reply:Antiques stalls and flea markets love 'em. I used to have a stall years ago and still miss it!
Reply:Trinket shops that sell all sorts of sparkly things, I love places like Accessorise and a little shop in the next village that sells all sorts of girly things. OOOH anywhere that sells fancy knickers too !!
Reply:Garden shops , fruit stands etc etc , because they are so peacful... also smell good lol
Reply:Boutiques, garden shops and card shops (for a good laugh)
Reply:browse? Libary! Pictures!
Reply:Jewelry stores! I could browse around forever!
Reply:the mall and the shoes places and gameshop
my reptiles
Garden Fountain with Fire in the middle?
My boyfriend once saw a large fountain that had a flame coming out of the centre of it. Anyone know where I can find one?
Garden Fountain with Fire in the middle?
Kinetic Fountains might have what you are looking for. Check this one out:
Oriental Tiki Torch Garden Fountain
http://www.kineticfountains.com/oriental...
*~Enjoy~*
Reply:When you get that done you will have achieved a world-class carbon footprint, between the gas that is burning and the electricity of the pumps.
Reply:You probably will have to build it. Go get books on fountains and gas grills. This will be a build and learn as you go project. Sounds pretty neat though.
Garden Fountain with Fire in the middle?
Kinetic Fountains might have what you are looking for. Check this one out:
Oriental Tiki Torch Garden Fountain
http://www.kineticfountains.com/oriental...
*~Enjoy~*
Reply:When you get that done you will have achieved a world-class carbon footprint, between the gas that is burning and the electricity of the pumps.
Reply:You probably will have to build it. Go get books on fountains and gas grills. This will be a build and learn as you go project. Sounds pretty neat though.
Roof garden PICS INCLUDED - ideas needed for decking & general ideas?Thanks!?
Hey,
this weekend I started buying plants and stuff for my project on my roof garden. And, till now, this is how it looks.
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=67l344%26amp;s...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2ezik2b%26amp;...
So, I'm thinking of adding a pond here in this corner (of course remove the plants and put them somewhere else). It has to be a raised pond as I cant dig ( refer to link )
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=11aeixg%26amp;...
Here is my problem, take a look at these tiles
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2hs5cuh%26amp;...
They are not pretty! I've looked at decking at garden centres but they are so expensive! So here is where I need your help- what can I use to cover up these horrible tiles? Any do-it-yourself cheap decking ideas?
Also, if you have any ideas %26amp; critisism for the garden, dont be hesitant to tell me !
PS-sry about the evident dog droppings but I have 3 dogs!
Roof garden PICS INCLUDED - ideas needed for decking %26amp; general ideas?Thanks!?
Your space is bigger than many people's gardens, so you've got a fantastic opportunity to have a roof-top oasis - I'm jealous! It will be ok to add a decking on top of your tiles, so that you can easily remove/replace it in future.
I use a large plant tub as a pond, growing water lillies etc, in it, though these benefit from plenty of sun light - I guess exposed on your roof terrace they'd get plenty of this. Alternatively, you could look for other self-contained ponds that are free standing.
I'm not sure where you live, so your choice of plants will be dictated by your local climate. If you get winds through exposure on a roof, look for plants that will tolerate this. A tree or so will help provide further height interest - must be wind tolerant though.
Consider adding something like split bamboo cane shields, that will provide some wind shielding, but without being a fully solid wall. Also, use some climbers to add height, and thus interest, to your garden. My overall goal with gardens is to add variety of leaf texture, colour, height as well as to have some year round interest. For climbers, consider Clematis, Bouganvillea, if you don't get frosts, as well as honeysuckle for fragrance.
You get have a herb garden - or vegetables/fruit too - in a section of your roof, and this again increases the interest, as well as saving some money over shop prices. Plants grown now will flourish this year, and makes your job of gardening even more rewarding. Trailing plants will help cover any tiles that you might not cover with decking.
Consider also adding some stones, either as a gravel area, or larger stones, as this provides a break from the flat surface area that you have. Feng shui would have you with earth, stone plants water and wood, so consider what you could use to incorporate these. Your pond adds the water, you'll have earth and plants too.
Hope these quick ideas help. Don't feel pressured into covering the whole area with decking, as standing tubs will break up the view of the tiles, as well as provide some relief. Seeds will help you grow many plants at a fraction of the cost of plant nurseries.
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:im not ready to upload some pics but i suggest the pond part--- you can use a pond liner in a built up pond by stacking boulders wire mesh and pebbles,,,, about the decking--- you can use a rough sawn logs use as stepping pads and to cover most of the tiles use white sand and assorted pebbles,, its much expensive using planks for decks, or redo all the tiles with stampcrete,, think about this might help-- by the way where are you from-------- it is best to use plant indegenous to your area
Reply:Ignore the tiles; center on eye contact toward your decorative taste. Items with color directs eye focus elsewhere where your money would be better invested.
Get items you can transplant and have less pots to tip over or plants becoming root bound. Consider spray painting child's wading pool, pool liners, get long flower boxes with depth, etc... Petunias for borders will give long time bloom and color around your other plants.
Add patio table, umbrella, chairs, etc...
After you have satisfaction with placed items, now take 2nd look at tiles. Are the remaining tiles that you see still bothersome? Spray paint a 'walk way' or lay paving tiles for a walk way.
this weekend I started buying plants and stuff for my project on my roof garden. And, till now, this is how it looks.
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=67l344%26amp;s...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2ezik2b%26amp;...
So, I'm thinking of adding a pond here in this corner (of course remove the plants and put them somewhere else). It has to be a raised pond as I cant dig ( refer to link )
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=11aeixg%26amp;...
Here is my problem, take a look at these tiles
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2hs5cuh%26amp;...
They are not pretty! I've looked at decking at garden centres but they are so expensive! So here is where I need your help- what can I use to cover up these horrible tiles? Any do-it-yourself cheap decking ideas?
Also, if you have any ideas %26amp; critisism for the garden, dont be hesitant to tell me !
PS-sry about the evident dog droppings but I have 3 dogs!
Roof garden PICS INCLUDED - ideas needed for decking %26amp; general ideas?Thanks!?
Your space is bigger than many people's gardens, so you've got a fantastic opportunity to have a roof-top oasis - I'm jealous! It will be ok to add a decking on top of your tiles, so that you can easily remove/replace it in future.
I use a large plant tub as a pond, growing water lillies etc, in it, though these benefit from plenty of sun light - I guess exposed on your roof terrace they'd get plenty of this. Alternatively, you could look for other self-contained ponds that are free standing.
I'm not sure where you live, so your choice of plants will be dictated by your local climate. If you get winds through exposure on a roof, look for plants that will tolerate this. A tree or so will help provide further height interest - must be wind tolerant though.
Consider adding something like split bamboo cane shields, that will provide some wind shielding, but without being a fully solid wall. Also, use some climbers to add height, and thus interest, to your garden. My overall goal with gardens is to add variety of leaf texture, colour, height as well as to have some year round interest. For climbers, consider Clematis, Bouganvillea, if you don't get frosts, as well as honeysuckle for fragrance.
You get have a herb garden - or vegetables/fruit too - in a section of your roof, and this again increases the interest, as well as saving some money over shop prices. Plants grown now will flourish this year, and makes your job of gardening even more rewarding. Trailing plants will help cover any tiles that you might not cover with decking.
Consider also adding some stones, either as a gravel area, or larger stones, as this provides a break from the flat surface area that you have. Feng shui would have you with earth, stone plants water and wood, so consider what you could use to incorporate these. Your pond adds the water, you'll have earth and plants too.
Hope these quick ideas help. Don't feel pressured into covering the whole area with decking, as standing tubs will break up the view of the tiles, as well as provide some relief. Seeds will help you grow many plants at a fraction of the cost of plant nurseries.
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:im not ready to upload some pics but i suggest the pond part--- you can use a pond liner in a built up pond by stacking boulders wire mesh and pebbles,,,, about the decking--- you can use a rough sawn logs use as stepping pads and to cover most of the tiles use white sand and assorted pebbles,, its much expensive using planks for decks, or redo all the tiles with stampcrete,, think about this might help-- by the way where are you from-------- it is best to use plant indegenous to your area
Reply:Ignore the tiles; center on eye contact toward your decorative taste. Items with color directs eye focus elsewhere where your money would be better invested.
Get items you can transplant and have less pots to tip over or plants becoming root bound. Consider spray painting child's wading pool, pool liners, get long flower boxes with depth, etc... Petunias for borders will give long time bloom and color around your other plants.
Add patio table, umbrella, chairs, etc...
After you have satisfaction with placed items, now take 2nd look at tiles. Are the remaining tiles that you see still bothersome? Spray paint a 'walk way' or lay paving tiles for a walk way.
In A night at the museum there was a statue that was referred to as gum gum. Does anyone know its real name??
I have seen it once in a garden centre but cant find one now for my garden.
In A night at the museum there was a statue that was referred to as gum gum. Does anyone know its real name??
boy I love the vague ones!
Reply:glad others watch these things
Reply:I do know it's an easter Island statue.
Reply:Its a head from easter island.
Here is what I found about them for you.
Of course, the most intriguing thing about the island is the hundreds of massive statues called Moai, which line the coast. These were chiseled out of the volcanic basalt, which is found further inland. The other mystifying thing is how these massive monoliths (average weight 14 tons, height 13 feet) were transported to the coast and why. With different theories existing, it still remains as much a mystery today as it was when the "moais" first came to light.
About 900 of them exist in good condition. The Moai building and transportation perhaps took place between 1400 to 1600. What were the moais? Were they sprits of ancestors or important high-ranking men? Unfortunately mute stones tell no tales.
Reply:No, sorry. But I LOVE that movie! lol.
GOOD LUCK!(=
In A night at the museum there was a statue that was referred to as gum gum. Does anyone know its real name??
boy I love the vague ones!
Reply:glad others watch these things
Reply:I do know it's an easter Island statue.
Reply:Its a head from easter island.
Here is what I found about them for you.
Of course, the most intriguing thing about the island is the hundreds of massive statues called Moai, which line the coast. These were chiseled out of the volcanic basalt, which is found further inland. The other mystifying thing is how these massive monoliths (average weight 14 tons, height 13 feet) were transported to the coast and why. With different theories existing, it still remains as much a mystery today as it was when the "moais" first came to light.
About 900 of them exist in good condition. The Moai building and transportation perhaps took place between 1400 to 1600. What were the moais? Were they sprits of ancestors or important high-ranking men? Unfortunately mute stones tell no tales.
Reply:No, sorry. But I LOVE that movie! lol.
GOOD LUCK!(=
Boring Front Garden - What Shrubs Are Best To Plant (UK Only Please) (Novice)?
Hi Guys
My front garden is really boring! At the moment it is basically a square area of grass, with flags leading from the gate to the front door, at the side. At the moment i have a couple of (dont know the name) sort of privet pointed things in pots under the window, which i trimm to keep in a triangle point, but i feel the garden needs a bit more.
I have a dwarf wall at the front edge of the garden and at the right side, so anything i plant can grow up the side of them.
Sorry if i sound like a mad women with the description of things, but im eager to get the garden looking great, as soon as i can. As a complete novice (new home owner) if anyone has any suggestions can you say exact name of plant, and if its available at normal uk garden centres please.
Cheers guys, thanks in advance for reading!
Kate
Boring Front Garden - What Shrubs Are Best To Plant (UK Only Please) (Novice)?
The options are almost unlimited, and a lot will depend on what style of house you have, what style of garden you like and how much time you have to put into it.
As you are a new home owner, I'm assuming you don't have much time to set aside for gardening, and low maintainance would be preferable. I'm also guessing that you're working on a limited budget.
Therefore I'd recommend buying just 1 or 2 things which will make an instant impact, but to but most of your plants young and small, so that they will grow over time and fill out - you have to wait, but it's much cheaper! - If you really want to get into it, then learn to take cuttings from shrubs you like from friends, family and local parks, and grow them on yourself
As for plants, I'd go for a nice clematis to climb along the wall - these are quite quick to establish and should cover your wall within a couple of years. and how about a mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata ) or a mock orange (Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine')
perhaps some english lavander to line your path?
by the way, I am guessing your mysterious triangle private things might be 'box' (Buxus sempervirens )
and don't forget to plant some bulbs - its not too late to do so now.
Try the bbc plant finder website and see what you fancy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/pl...
good luck -
Reply:Tamarix is a lovely shrub/bush. Leaves turn into a pink feather in the Spring.Just what you want to see after a boring winter. Also Broom,which comes in a variety of colours and lavender of course but that loves a sandy soil./
Reply:be creative and imaginative and you can transform that space into a welcoming and beautiful oasis !
i would recommend you visit a few garden centres (go for the big B%26amp;Q they have great plants)
pick simple and elegant pots and fresh healthy looking plants.
you can have combination of hardies (they are evergreen which means they remain green all year round) also hardies come in various shapes and sizes and colours. you can get dark green, light green, white etc and they have diff colour flowers.
place flowers plants around the hardies to add a bit of variety.
You can also get a variety of roses this time of the year which are just gorgeous when they flower.
what you can also do is get some small narrow pots and plant lots and lots of bulbs in them - daffodils, tulips etc and in spring you will have a lovely riot of colours there !
make sure you water them well and also keep putting some compost in from time to time.
remember the main tip for gardening is that you have to enjoy it - you have to enjoy watching your roses grow and enjoy seeing your bulbs sprout.
all the best !!
Reply:Rosemary
Lavender
Bulbs for all seasons-shape and colour to taste
Camellia (hates lime)
Look at what grows well around you..
Reply:All of the above! Gardening is very much a matter of personal preference.
Why not pick up a couple of gargening magazines for inspiration? Also, I use a great little book called RHS Plants For Every Season (1,000 recommended plants for colour all year round). ISBN 0-7513-4644-6. Your library may have a copy. This shows pictures of each of the plants, how big/small they get, whether they like sun or shade, their colour, etc. It's small enough to put in your handbag and take to the garden centre with you - all of the plants in it are easily available in the UK. You didn't say whether your soil is sandy (free draining) or clay (claggy %26amp; moist) - different plants like different things. Good luck - Happy Gardening :-))
horns
My front garden is really boring! At the moment it is basically a square area of grass, with flags leading from the gate to the front door, at the side. At the moment i have a couple of (dont know the name) sort of privet pointed things in pots under the window, which i trimm to keep in a triangle point, but i feel the garden needs a bit more.
I have a dwarf wall at the front edge of the garden and at the right side, so anything i plant can grow up the side of them.
Sorry if i sound like a mad women with the description of things, but im eager to get the garden looking great, as soon as i can. As a complete novice (new home owner) if anyone has any suggestions can you say exact name of plant, and if its available at normal uk garden centres please.
Cheers guys, thanks in advance for reading!
Kate
Boring Front Garden - What Shrubs Are Best To Plant (UK Only Please) (Novice)?
The options are almost unlimited, and a lot will depend on what style of house you have, what style of garden you like and how much time you have to put into it.
As you are a new home owner, I'm assuming you don't have much time to set aside for gardening, and low maintainance would be preferable. I'm also guessing that you're working on a limited budget.
Therefore I'd recommend buying just 1 or 2 things which will make an instant impact, but to but most of your plants young and small, so that they will grow over time and fill out - you have to wait, but it's much cheaper! - If you really want to get into it, then learn to take cuttings from shrubs you like from friends, family and local parks, and grow them on yourself
As for plants, I'd go for a nice clematis to climb along the wall - these are quite quick to establish and should cover your wall within a couple of years. and how about a mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata ) or a mock orange (Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine')
perhaps some english lavander to line your path?
by the way, I am guessing your mysterious triangle private things might be 'box' (Buxus sempervirens )
and don't forget to plant some bulbs - its not too late to do so now.
Try the bbc plant finder website and see what you fancy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/pl...
good luck -
Reply:Tamarix is a lovely shrub/bush. Leaves turn into a pink feather in the Spring.Just what you want to see after a boring winter. Also Broom,which comes in a variety of colours and lavender of course but that loves a sandy soil./
Reply:be creative and imaginative and you can transform that space into a welcoming and beautiful oasis !
i would recommend you visit a few garden centres (go for the big B%26amp;Q they have great plants)
pick simple and elegant pots and fresh healthy looking plants.
you can have combination of hardies (they are evergreen which means they remain green all year round) also hardies come in various shapes and sizes and colours. you can get dark green, light green, white etc and they have diff colour flowers.
place flowers plants around the hardies to add a bit of variety.
You can also get a variety of roses this time of the year which are just gorgeous when they flower.
what you can also do is get some small narrow pots and plant lots and lots of bulbs in them - daffodils, tulips etc and in spring you will have a lovely riot of colours there !
make sure you water them well and also keep putting some compost in from time to time.
remember the main tip for gardening is that you have to enjoy it - you have to enjoy watching your roses grow and enjoy seeing your bulbs sprout.
all the best !!
Reply:Rosemary
Lavender
Bulbs for all seasons-shape and colour to taste
Camellia (hates lime)
Look at what grows well around you..
Reply:All of the above! Gardening is very much a matter of personal preference.
Why not pick up a couple of gargening magazines for inspiration? Also, I use a great little book called RHS Plants For Every Season (1,000 recommended plants for colour all year round). ISBN 0-7513-4644-6. Your library may have a copy. This shows pictures of each of the plants, how big/small they get, whether they like sun or shade, their colour, etc. It's small enough to put in your handbag and take to the garden centre with you - all of the plants in it are easily available in the UK. You didn't say whether your soil is sandy (free draining) or clay (claggy %26amp; moist) - different plants like different things. Good luck - Happy Gardening :-))
horns
How do I take cuttings from Roseraie De L`hAY?
I have tried to buy one from garden centres but can`t get one. My neighbour has one in flower and says I can take a cutting, but they failed, please someone help, I want it as a deterant over a small wall (about 5 feet) high.
How do I take cuttings from Roseraie De L`hAY?
your cutting size should only be about 6 inches if longer they usally die trying to feed the cutting
How do I take cuttings from Roseraie De L`hAY?
your cutting size should only be about 6 inches if longer they usally die trying to feed the cutting
What do you get for free?
Yesterday I got a free tree in a garden centre. I told the guy it was a disgrace that he hadnt looked after a tree and that i was taking it home to look after it. So no charge I will bring it back to life and then sell it.
What do you get for free?
all the trees if you look out off your window and see all the trees bursting into leaf so green and fresh after the storm that's free.
Reply:You thief! Could be in hibernation.
I check out the freebie websites daily to once a week. Depending on my freetime. hahahahaha.
Reply:Go you!!! i hate when i walk into stores and the plants are treated so poorly!
The love from my daughter is free!
her smiles
her kisses
( she is 20 months old)
Reply:the air that you breathe and mother nature, just take a look around at what she provides especialy at this time of year.
Reply:sexually transmitted diseases.
Reply:condoment packagesa at fast food places
Reply:other people's opinions!
Reply:love is free, your emotions are free, you are free.
Reply:RESPECT! At least from some!
Reply:Condoms and Porn.
Reply:speech
Reply:Good for you.
Reply:I see lots of Free dirt on Craigslist.
Reply:Space is free.
Reply:my second cup of coffee
What do you get for free?
all the trees if you look out off your window and see all the trees bursting into leaf so green and fresh after the storm that's free.
Reply:You thief! Could be in hibernation.
I check out the freebie websites daily to once a week. Depending on my freetime. hahahahaha.
Reply:Go you!!! i hate when i walk into stores and the plants are treated so poorly!
The love from my daughter is free!
her smiles
her kisses
( she is 20 months old)
Reply:the air that you breathe and mother nature, just take a look around at what she provides especialy at this time of year.
Reply:sexually transmitted diseases.
Reply:condoment packagesa at fast food places
Reply:other people's opinions!
Reply:love is free, your emotions are free, you are free.
Reply:RESPECT! At least from some!
Reply:Condoms and Porn.
Reply:speech
Reply:Good for you.
Reply:I see lots of Free dirt on Craigslist.
Reply:Space is free.
Reply:my second cup of coffee
Japenese cloud tree (ilex crenata) what can I feed it on leaves showing a yellow tinge?
I have a large cloud tree approx 2mtrs tall and it is showing signs of needing a feed can anyone give me a name of a ferlilizer I can buy over the counter at any good garden centre I am in the east midlands (staffordshire)
Japenese cloud tree (ilex crenata) what can I feed it on leaves showing a yellow tinge?
This plant is susceptible to iron and nitrogen deficiencies. It likes a pH 4.5 up to 7. A high pH can lead to an iron deficient soil as iron becomes unavailable if the pH goes above 7 or at the other extreme in a very acid soil it will be deficient. A soil test is the best way to find the exact nature of the problem.
If iron is lacking and the soil is alkaline it will need liming to bring the pH down, to reacidify. Iron chlorosis symptoms are green leaf veins with yellowish or paler (chlorotic) color between veins. Leaves can be smaller than normal but the pattern is the main diagnostic feature.
Iron can be sprayed in a soluble form like iron sulfite on foliage in the spring for quick but short term relief. There are soil spikes that will last a bit longer. But if the pH tests alkaline sweetening the soil is the best way to fix this problem. If the tree is chlorotic from low iron do not feed with nitrogen.
Nitrogen deficiency can look like iron deficiency with pale leaves, %26amp; stunted growth but lacks the distinctive patterning.
New growth emerges too pale but may darken with age. In some cases the veins will yellow more than the whole leaf.
Reply:Well you could probably ask any home improvement store for the best recommended brand.
Japenese cloud tree (ilex crenata) what can I feed it on leaves showing a yellow tinge?
This plant is susceptible to iron and nitrogen deficiencies. It likes a pH 4.5 up to 7. A high pH can lead to an iron deficient soil as iron becomes unavailable if the pH goes above 7 or at the other extreme in a very acid soil it will be deficient. A soil test is the best way to find the exact nature of the problem.
If iron is lacking and the soil is alkaline it will need liming to bring the pH down, to reacidify. Iron chlorosis symptoms are green leaf veins with yellowish or paler (chlorotic) color between veins. Leaves can be smaller than normal but the pattern is the main diagnostic feature.
Iron can be sprayed in a soluble form like iron sulfite on foliage in the spring for quick but short term relief. There are soil spikes that will last a bit longer. But if the pH tests alkaline sweetening the soil is the best way to fix this problem. If the tree is chlorotic from low iron do not feed with nitrogen.
Nitrogen deficiency can look like iron deficiency with pale leaves, %26amp; stunted growth but lacks the distinctive patterning.
New growth emerges too pale but may darken with age. In some cases the veins will yellow more than the whole leaf.
Reply:Well you could probably ask any home improvement store for the best recommended brand.
Why is my basil wilting?
I have it in a container by my kitchen window. I repotted it after buying it from the garden centre a few weeks ago and initially it was doing well. I have been pinching leaves from the top and I have not allowed the soil to dry out. The soil is still moist at the moment so I cannot rewater - however the basil leaves are still wilting. I have also used miracle grow plant food in the potting mix. What can I do to remedy the problem? Or what if anything have I done wrong?
Why is my basil wilting?
You do not pinch basil from the bottom as mentionedhere..You pinchthe tops off as soon as you see the two new sets of leaves foring right under it..this then shoots out into two new tops..then you pinch the two new tops off as soon as they set a new pair of leaves underneath them then creating 4 new shoots coming up..Your problem may be 1 of 2 things... The drainage in the pot is not proper and basil do not like "wet feet"..They don't mind slightly damp but not wet... Another may be that you have the basil so close to the window or at an angle that the sun is magnifying so intensely through the window..you are possibly "frying " it..
Reply:Overwatering.But recently the basil growers have been struggling with a fungal root illness and this is the likely cause.It stems from the seeds being sown too close together.nothing you can do,except seed some yourself as it's perfect time
Reply:Basil do not like their leaves sprayed when watering, just moisten the soil.
Reply:put it outside
hosting
Why is my basil wilting?
You do not pinch basil from the bottom as mentionedhere..You pinchthe tops off as soon as you see the two new sets of leaves foring right under it..this then shoots out into two new tops..then you pinch the two new tops off as soon as they set a new pair of leaves underneath them then creating 4 new shoots coming up..Your problem may be 1 of 2 things... The drainage in the pot is not proper and basil do not like "wet feet"..They don't mind slightly damp but not wet... Another may be that you have the basil so close to the window or at an angle that the sun is magnifying so intensely through the window..you are possibly "frying " it..
Reply:Overwatering.But recently the basil growers have been struggling with a fungal root illness and this is the likely cause.It stems from the seeds being sown too close together.nothing you can do,except seed some yourself as it's perfect time
Reply:Basil do not like their leaves sprayed when watering, just moisten the soil.
Reply:put it outside
hosting
If we used natural stones in combination of bricks and cemented them together for building buildings would?
that also help to environment?
Bricks and cement requires chemicals to make and besides there is much rocks that are just lying around.
I'm saying gather every rock because if all the rock barriers from the lake shores, sea shores and ocean shores were taken away then we would have floods.
I'm rocks found in garden centres.
If they were used then less cement would used to make bricks.
What are your thoughts?
If we used natural stones in combination of bricks and cemented them together for building buildings would?
Bricks require no chemicals. They're just clay and sand.
Cement is just rocks made into a powder with water and sand added to form man made rocks. Concrete is cement with rocks (aggregate) added.
Reply:http://www.constuction.com
http://www.buildingstructures.com
Reply:Here in North Carolina, we only have rocks in the western third of our state. What we have plenty of is clay for bricks. So it's a choice between using local materials, or quarries in the west with rock transported by truck across the state....the more environmentally friendly choice for me is brick.
If you have local stone, use it!
Bricks and cement requires chemicals to make and besides there is much rocks that are just lying around.
I'm saying gather every rock because if all the rock barriers from the lake shores, sea shores and ocean shores were taken away then we would have floods.
I'm rocks found in garden centres.
If they were used then less cement would used to make bricks.
What are your thoughts?
If we used natural stones in combination of bricks and cemented them together for building buildings would?
Bricks require no chemicals. They're just clay and sand.
Cement is just rocks made into a powder with water and sand added to form man made rocks. Concrete is cement with rocks (aggregate) added.
Reply:http://www.constuction.com
http://www.buildingstructures.com
Reply:Here in North Carolina, we only have rocks in the western third of our state. What we have plenty of is clay for bricks. So it's a choice between using local materials, or quarries in the west with rock transported by truck across the state....the more environmentally friendly choice for me is brick.
If you have local stone, use it!
Is it ok for adults to go to Centre Island and go on the rides there, is going on the rides there babyish?
Back when I was 18, I went with my friend to Centre Island (in Toronto) for the day. When my other friend found out she got angry and jealous and started claiming that WE were suppose to go to Sherway Gardens that day. (Sherway Gardens was practically the only place she ever wanted to hang out).
She insisted that WE had planned to go to Sherway that day. But I never remember confirming anything with her and nothing was marked on my calendar. And I ALWAYS mark on my calendar on what day and what time I have a date with my friends.
Anyhow, when my jealous friend had found that I had hung out with another friend at Centre Island, she had this to say to me:
"What are you a baby?! You're 18 and you're going on the kiddie rides at Centreville?"
Is it ok for adults to go to Centre Island and go on the rides there, is going on the rides there babyish?
Really annoy her. Tell her you went to the nude beach at Hanlon's Point.
Reply:If the rides were only for kids at Center Island, then they would state that. So tell your friend to get over herself and your allowed to have fun without her.
She insisted that WE had planned to go to Sherway that day. But I never remember confirming anything with her and nothing was marked on my calendar. And I ALWAYS mark on my calendar on what day and what time I have a date with my friends.
Anyhow, when my jealous friend had found that I had hung out with another friend at Centre Island, she had this to say to me:
"What are you a baby?! You're 18 and you're going on the kiddie rides at Centreville?"
Is it ok for adults to go to Centre Island and go on the rides there, is going on the rides there babyish?
Really annoy her. Tell her you went to the nude beach at Hanlon's Point.
Reply:If the rides were only for kids at Center Island, then they would state that. So tell your friend to get over herself and your allowed to have fun without her.
Can you suggest any alternative industries that would be good targets for Telephone systems?
I have recently targetted Garden centre's with suprisingly great success, indeed it seems to be an industry overlooked by much of the competition.
Can you suggest any other type of businesses / industries which make a good target.
hotels, schools, insurance, solicitors etc are already a strong customer base, but im looking to diversify my prospecting.
Can you suggest any alternative industries that would be good targets for Telephone systems?
houses, some ppl wanted to stay connected with ppl living in the same house, having floors.
appartments
museums
ammusement parks
shops or food chains having several outlets within the same city
i hope this can help?
Can you suggest any other type of businesses / industries which make a good target.
hotels, schools, insurance, solicitors etc are already a strong customer base, but im looking to diversify my prospecting.
Can you suggest any alternative industries that would be good targets for Telephone systems?
houses, some ppl wanted to stay connected with ppl living in the same house, having floors.
appartments
museums
ammusement parks
shops or food chains having several outlets within the same city
i hope this can help?
Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?
I have a very dense area of brambles and what looks like ivy which I need to clear and has resisted my attempts to kill it with 'ordinary' weedkiller from the garden centre
Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?
If you have a friend who is a gardener ask him/her if they have their PA1 %26amp; PA6 spraying certificates, if so they will be able to get their hands on a whole host of nasties. Strim the brambles to the ground and in late winter apply Casaron G, its a granular week killer/supresant, nothing will regrow for at least a year you also won't be able to plant anything on that site either.
Sodium chlorate, also granular, is avaliable from garden centers, apply it straight, its cheap so it won't cost too much to apply it undiluted, you can also use it to make bombs. If it dosn't kill the weeds blow them up!!
Reply:Scotts Roundup Weedkiller
Reply:Roundup , Just follow the instructions.It worked well last year for me
Reply:Glyphosate weed killer kills all including roots, but being tough plants you may need to treat them twice, do not remove any of the dead matrieial untill the roots are dead, other wise they will just grow back.
Reply:There are some very powerful complete vegetation killers out there. One is Sonara, which you would have to check with local regulations before using. It might take a couple of applications, but this stuff kills pretty much any form of plant life. The cost is significant, but if you don't feel like digging that might be an option. I think there is also one called triglyceride that works decent.
Reply:I would urge caution with using weed killer if there are pets about, be they yours or neighbours.
Friend's dog died of cancer after neighbours used weed killer in their garden. When the wind blows it spreads it everywhere.
Best method is simply to dig and dig until you get to those roots. It takes longer, is hard work but safer. That's what i do even though i have a bad back but then ... rather a sore back than killing one of my dogs.
Reply:i use weedol it does everything i need it to do, other than that you can hammer copper nails into it or use acid/bleach.
Reply:put some gas or vinegar right on the weed
Reply:The Rubus (bramble) and hedera (Ivy) you are trying to kill are tough old brutes and will take some shifting. And many of the answers already given are excellent, however here are a few additional hints and tips.
1. Roundup (active ingredient glyphosate) is an excellent systemic or trans-located herbicide , that with several applications kill both of the above, Apply to green growth now, and as the plant withdraws into its self for the winter it will take the chemical back down to the roots. A second application in spring when the plant has actively started growing will be the killer punch. Roundup biodegrades in contact with the soil, and is safe to children and pets.
2. Sodium Chlorate would certainly kill the plants, however it will damage the soil and nothing can be grown in this spot for at least 6 months, not the safest for kids and animals.
3. However, you could put your feet up for the winter and wait for a BRAND NEW "SUPER" weedkiller called "Resolva" from Westland Horticulture. This claims to be better, quicker and the same price as Round Up. This chemical should be available from most Garden centres in Jan/Feb. Visit Westlands website at www.gardenhealth.com for exact details. Safe to the soil, kids and animals when dry.
3. Whatever you do, don't waste your money on Weedol, Pathclear as these will not solve anything and are as you say ordinary weedkiller!!
Hope this helps.
Reply:The only real way to get rid of them for good is to dig up the whole thing including the roots and remove them.
Reply:Easiest, quickest and cheapest way as long as you don't intend to plant until next year is to use Sodium Chlorate. Don't dilute it instead thoroughly wet the foliage and then sprinkle the Sodium Chlorate onto the leaves. It does'nt take much. The water will help the weedkiller to adhere to the leaves and the plant will show signs of death in a matter of days. I use this method regularly and it works a treat.
Hope this helps you and be careful of those brambles.
Reply:use Undiluted RoundUp.
Reply:I know what you mean, I got some stuff years ago, put it down and it killed everything for 2 years, can't get the same results these days....Nanny state!
Reply:I have been using a product called Eliminator that I got from Walmart. I am really impressed. I have used Round-up in the past but the home-use formulas are just not strong enough. Using Eliminator at 3 ounces per 1-1/2 gallon of water has killed and prevented regrowth on my property.
Reply:Try a weed killer called Tri-Ox.
Reply:Vinegar, apparently....
http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandt...
Reply:Roundup is the best and most economical, I've used it and have amazing luck with it.
shoe horns
Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?
If you have a friend who is a gardener ask him/her if they have their PA1 %26amp; PA6 spraying certificates, if so they will be able to get their hands on a whole host of nasties. Strim the brambles to the ground and in late winter apply Casaron G, its a granular week killer/supresant, nothing will regrow for at least a year you also won't be able to plant anything on that site either.
Sodium chlorate, also granular, is avaliable from garden centers, apply it straight, its cheap so it won't cost too much to apply it undiluted, you can also use it to make bombs. If it dosn't kill the weeds blow them up!!
Reply:Scotts Roundup Weedkiller
Reply:Roundup , Just follow the instructions.It worked well last year for me
Reply:Glyphosate weed killer kills all including roots, but being tough plants you may need to treat them twice, do not remove any of the dead matrieial untill the roots are dead, other wise they will just grow back.
Reply:There are some very powerful complete vegetation killers out there. One is Sonara, which you would have to check with local regulations before using. It might take a couple of applications, but this stuff kills pretty much any form of plant life. The cost is significant, but if you don't feel like digging that might be an option. I think there is also one called triglyceride that works decent.
Reply:I would urge caution with using weed killer if there are pets about, be they yours or neighbours.
Friend's dog died of cancer after neighbours used weed killer in their garden. When the wind blows it spreads it everywhere.
Best method is simply to dig and dig until you get to those roots. It takes longer, is hard work but safer. That's what i do even though i have a bad back but then ... rather a sore back than killing one of my dogs.
Reply:i use weedol it does everything i need it to do, other than that you can hammer copper nails into it or use acid/bleach.
Reply:put some gas or vinegar right on the weed
Reply:The Rubus (bramble) and hedera (Ivy) you are trying to kill are tough old brutes and will take some shifting. And many of the answers already given are excellent, however here are a few additional hints and tips.
1. Roundup (active ingredient glyphosate) is an excellent systemic or trans-located herbicide , that with several applications kill both of the above, Apply to green growth now, and as the plant withdraws into its self for the winter it will take the chemical back down to the roots. A second application in spring when the plant has actively started growing will be the killer punch. Roundup biodegrades in contact with the soil, and is safe to children and pets.
2. Sodium Chlorate would certainly kill the plants, however it will damage the soil and nothing can be grown in this spot for at least 6 months, not the safest for kids and animals.
3. However, you could put your feet up for the winter and wait for a BRAND NEW "SUPER" weedkiller called "Resolva" from Westland Horticulture. This claims to be better, quicker and the same price as Round Up. This chemical should be available from most Garden centres in Jan/Feb. Visit Westlands website at www.gardenhealth.com for exact details. Safe to the soil, kids and animals when dry.
3. Whatever you do, don't waste your money on Weedol, Pathclear as these will not solve anything and are as you say ordinary weedkiller!!
Hope this helps.
Reply:The only real way to get rid of them for good is to dig up the whole thing including the roots and remove them.
Reply:Easiest, quickest and cheapest way as long as you don't intend to plant until next year is to use Sodium Chlorate. Don't dilute it instead thoroughly wet the foliage and then sprinkle the Sodium Chlorate onto the leaves. It does'nt take much. The water will help the weedkiller to adhere to the leaves and the plant will show signs of death in a matter of days. I use this method regularly and it works a treat.
Hope this helps you and be careful of those brambles.
Reply:use Undiluted RoundUp.
Reply:I know what you mean, I got some stuff years ago, put it down and it killed everything for 2 years, can't get the same results these days....Nanny state!
Reply:I have been using a product called Eliminator that I got from Walmart. I am really impressed. I have used Round-up in the past but the home-use formulas are just not strong enough. Using Eliminator at 3 ounces per 1-1/2 gallon of water has killed and prevented regrowth on my property.
Reply:Try a weed killer called Tri-Ox.
Reply:Vinegar, apparently....
http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandt...
Reply:Roundup is the best and most economical, I've used it and have amazing luck with it.
shoe horns
I need to know how i obtain a licence for selling fish to pet shops that i breed at home in my own tank.?
recently i have giving away 25 guppies, a large golden gourmi and a very large and beautiful sailfin plec and i have been back to the garden centre where i give them away and the plec has been sold and so have most of the guppies and the guy i spoke to said that my guppies are getting more attention than the ones from his supplier and said that if i was a supplier he would get them me. which is why i ask the question.
I need to know how i obtain a licence for selling fish to pet shops that i breed at home in my own tank.?
the only time you need a license is when you are selling something to a corporate pet store. (i.e. PETCO). But if its just a local shop you shouldn't have to get a license. Especially for guppies...good luck
Reply:If you are just doing it for one shop I dont know that you need a licence. Maybe there is a way around it if you do. You give him the fish and he gives you a credit note to spend at the store. You are not receiving any money for the fish, you are giving them away!
Reply:You dont need one. If you start making large amounts of money then you may need to inform the tax office but with guppies that shouldnt be a problem. Probably best if you just trade your fish for things that you need for aquariums problem solved then
Reply:Just gave mine to pet shop and they gave me some discount on goods I bought for my tank.If they want you to breed for them surely they'll give you something for them if not give them to someone else.Don't think you need a license.
Reply:you probably don't need one unless you are making a huge amount of money that way.
Reply:i would go down to your local fish shop and ask where to obtain a licence. if they dont know the you can go to a diffrent fish shop or look online. i would have THOUGHT it would be ok to sell a small amount of fish with out a licence but please check before doing this.
regards
Reply:I have been keeping and breeding fish since i was 14 (now 36) often sold them to local pet shops and never been asked for a licence or heard of having to need one
I need to know how i obtain a licence for selling fish to pet shops that i breed at home in my own tank.?
the only time you need a license is when you are selling something to a corporate pet store. (i.e. PETCO). But if its just a local shop you shouldn't have to get a license. Especially for guppies...good luck
Reply:If you are just doing it for one shop I dont know that you need a licence. Maybe there is a way around it if you do. You give him the fish and he gives you a credit note to spend at the store. You are not receiving any money for the fish, you are giving them away!
Reply:You dont need one. If you start making large amounts of money then you may need to inform the tax office but with guppies that shouldnt be a problem. Probably best if you just trade your fish for things that you need for aquariums problem solved then
Reply:Just gave mine to pet shop and they gave me some discount on goods I bought for my tank.If they want you to breed for them surely they'll give you something for them if not give them to someone else.Don't think you need a license.
Reply:you probably don't need one unless you are making a huge amount of money that way.
Reply:i would go down to your local fish shop and ask where to obtain a licence. if they dont know the you can go to a diffrent fish shop or look online. i would have THOUGHT it would be ok to sell a small amount of fish with out a licence but please check before doing this.
regards
Reply:I have been keeping and breeding fish since i was 14 (now 36) often sold them to local pet shops and never been asked for a licence or heard of having to need one
How to save a lawn that has more moss than grass?!?
I was thinking about using a weed killer but- thinking about it and looking at my lawn- i think id be left with a grand total of three grass blades! Should i sow some of the quick grow grass soloution that you can but at garden centres and then try the weed killer? or should i just turf up the lawn and roll down some ready grass stuff? Ideally something long term as i live slap bang in the middle of the new forest and its taking over the house!!Thanks so much- any comments would be appreciated! :-D
How to save a lawn that has more moss than grass?!?
The best thing for you 2 do is remove everything and start over. Make sure to get the soil tested by professionals to confirm PH balance. Select the right kind of grass for your shady growing conditions. Good Luck!
Reply:Weed killers don't work on moss. There are chemicals available at the garden centre for kiling moss in lawns. These are different than the ones used for paths and driveways. There's a good product made by Scott called Lawnsand. It also contains fertilizer and weed killer. it is very good. And there's a really inexpensive granual called sulphite of iron you can get at most farmer supply centres. The garden centres don't sell it because there isn't enough profit in it. they prefer to sell you much more expensive things.
Reply:If it's really as bad as you think just returf it. Then the money you plan to spend on salvaging your existing lawn spend on maintaining and enjoying your new lawn.
Reply:Rototill and use sod
Reply:More moss than grass. Dig it up and start over.
Reply:It sounds as though your problem is primarily shade. Most lawn grasses are not very shade tolerant. The ones that are are the fine fescues and chewings fescues. Your local garden supply should be able to sell you a mixture for shade.
All grasses need some light, especially when young, so sowing your lawn in the autumn is best because then the young plants get the maximum sunlight when the leaves are off the trees (always assuming that the trees round your garden are deciduous!).
Fescues do not like a lot of nitrogen, so there is no need to apply fertilizer more than once a year. Also, a little lime is a good thing. This will also help keep down moss, which likes damp, acid conditions.
Cutting the lawn too short will reduce the amount of leaf area available for photosynthesis, so a shaded lawn needs to be cut a little longer than one in full sun.
If you use a moss killer to kill the moss, you will be left with a lot of dead moss and big bare patches, probably of the wrong kind of grass.
The best plan would be to have the site dug over to a fine tilth (this will also assist with drainage). If there are any wet spots, you could lay simple drains of channels in a fan shape filled with shingle and then covered with 6" or so of soil.
Sow, as I say, in the autumn (late August - September) having raked in a little lime. Take any leaves off the lawn regularly to allow maximum air and light. This should be done every year as well as the first year. Your first cut should be late spring, just to keep it from being shaggy.
You might consider having part of the lawn a wild flower area or a bulb area. This will give you a reason for not cutting the really shaded bits too often!
There are some very pretty wildflowers which are especially good in forest glades (which is essentially what you have). Get to know the woodland plants near you and notice which ones grow where. Primroses, for example love that kind of environment.
A garden which is sympathetic to the area you live in is just as pretty and more likely to be successful than to try to impose suburban standards in a rural area. (I am not saying that you do, of course - just that I have seen people trying it and felt rather sad for them.)
Reply:Well if it was me I would have the yard plowed over (tillered up) and re- sow the grass all together. Weed killer or turf is only a temporary fix. You will be glad you did in the long run.
Reply:it's to wet, get it well drained and the moss will die
Reply:Have a lawn of Moss. You will be the Boss.
The problem is that you have trouble getting grass to grow. You probably have lots of shade. Use LIME, and lots of it to change your lawn. Drop LIME once a week for several weeks.
Talk you the grass seed salesman about the type of grass that you would grow under your conditions.
You really should decide what you really want. GRASS or Forest. You can't have both.
Reply:I have a similar lawn and can't decide whether it's worth the effort, or whether I should just give in and have a moss-lawn. We would need to put drainage in the lawn, which could either mean lifting the turf and digging gravel and sand into the ground beneath it, or putting in drainage pipes.
Then we'd need to rake the moss til most of it came up.
Then we'd have to spike the lawn all over (with a special machine, or in smaller areas, with a garden fork) til there are lots of little holes. The holes need to be filled in with sand and then more grass seed can be sown.
I don't dislike the moss that much; it's quite soft underfoot.
Reply:I had the same problem with one of my properties, this is what I did I bought weed and feed at walmart and a bag of seed (KY blue grass) looks great after 2 yr, but if you are in a fix get the contractors grade at home-depot and a bag of petemoss you already have the water just seed and spread.
Reply:Good question.....even though I don't live at the home that I had this problem, I'm still curious.
I tried "scratching it up" threw grass seed on and still no luck. Had I stayed I was considering having topsoil brought in and start all over.
Also had huge trees that lined that stretch of land that was causing shade....I would not have cut them though ever.
Reply:Moss grows in acidic soil. Lime takes the acid out of soils. Lime your yard. Unless you have Centipede grass. Centipede loves acidic soil.
Reply:maybe ask your local gardner...hehe...sorry...not much help...
Reply:Had same problem these past 20 years and finally gave up and learned to love the moss. I actually helped it to spread and now have a carefree back lawn never needing mowing. (My house is high and shades the back north lawn - nothing grows there except moss). To me moss is alien, but I had to learn to like bugs also - can't seem to get rid of them either.
How to save a lawn that has more moss than grass?!?
The best thing for you 2 do is remove everything and start over. Make sure to get the soil tested by professionals to confirm PH balance. Select the right kind of grass for your shady growing conditions. Good Luck!
Reply:Weed killers don't work on moss. There are chemicals available at the garden centre for kiling moss in lawns. These are different than the ones used for paths and driveways. There's a good product made by Scott called Lawnsand. It also contains fertilizer and weed killer. it is very good. And there's a really inexpensive granual called sulphite of iron you can get at most farmer supply centres. The garden centres don't sell it because there isn't enough profit in it. they prefer to sell you much more expensive things.
Reply:If it's really as bad as you think just returf it. Then the money you plan to spend on salvaging your existing lawn spend on maintaining and enjoying your new lawn.
Reply:Rototill and use sod
Reply:More moss than grass. Dig it up and start over.
Reply:It sounds as though your problem is primarily shade. Most lawn grasses are not very shade tolerant. The ones that are are the fine fescues and chewings fescues. Your local garden supply should be able to sell you a mixture for shade.
All grasses need some light, especially when young, so sowing your lawn in the autumn is best because then the young plants get the maximum sunlight when the leaves are off the trees (always assuming that the trees round your garden are deciduous!).
Fescues do not like a lot of nitrogen, so there is no need to apply fertilizer more than once a year. Also, a little lime is a good thing. This will also help keep down moss, which likes damp, acid conditions.
Cutting the lawn too short will reduce the amount of leaf area available for photosynthesis, so a shaded lawn needs to be cut a little longer than one in full sun.
If you use a moss killer to kill the moss, you will be left with a lot of dead moss and big bare patches, probably of the wrong kind of grass.
The best plan would be to have the site dug over to a fine tilth (this will also assist with drainage). If there are any wet spots, you could lay simple drains of channels in a fan shape filled with shingle and then covered with 6" or so of soil.
Sow, as I say, in the autumn (late August - September) having raked in a little lime. Take any leaves off the lawn regularly to allow maximum air and light. This should be done every year as well as the first year. Your first cut should be late spring, just to keep it from being shaggy.
You might consider having part of the lawn a wild flower area or a bulb area. This will give you a reason for not cutting the really shaded bits too often!
There are some very pretty wildflowers which are especially good in forest glades (which is essentially what you have). Get to know the woodland plants near you and notice which ones grow where. Primroses, for example love that kind of environment.
A garden which is sympathetic to the area you live in is just as pretty and more likely to be successful than to try to impose suburban standards in a rural area. (I am not saying that you do, of course - just that I have seen people trying it and felt rather sad for them.)
Reply:Well if it was me I would have the yard plowed over (tillered up) and re- sow the grass all together. Weed killer or turf is only a temporary fix. You will be glad you did in the long run.
Reply:it's to wet, get it well drained and the moss will die
Reply:Have a lawn of Moss. You will be the Boss.
The problem is that you have trouble getting grass to grow. You probably have lots of shade. Use LIME, and lots of it to change your lawn. Drop LIME once a week for several weeks.
Talk you the grass seed salesman about the type of grass that you would grow under your conditions.
You really should decide what you really want. GRASS or Forest. You can't have both.
Reply:I have a similar lawn and can't decide whether it's worth the effort, or whether I should just give in and have a moss-lawn. We would need to put drainage in the lawn, which could either mean lifting the turf and digging gravel and sand into the ground beneath it, or putting in drainage pipes.
Then we'd need to rake the moss til most of it came up.
Then we'd have to spike the lawn all over (with a special machine, or in smaller areas, with a garden fork) til there are lots of little holes. The holes need to be filled in with sand and then more grass seed can be sown.
I don't dislike the moss that much; it's quite soft underfoot.
Reply:I had the same problem with one of my properties, this is what I did I bought weed and feed at walmart and a bag of seed (KY blue grass) looks great after 2 yr, but if you are in a fix get the contractors grade at home-depot and a bag of petemoss you already have the water just seed and spread.
Reply:Good question.....even though I don't live at the home that I had this problem, I'm still curious.
I tried "scratching it up" threw grass seed on and still no luck. Had I stayed I was considering having topsoil brought in and start all over.
Also had huge trees that lined that stretch of land that was causing shade....I would not have cut them though ever.
Reply:Moss grows in acidic soil. Lime takes the acid out of soils. Lime your yard. Unless you have Centipede grass. Centipede loves acidic soil.
Reply:maybe ask your local gardner...hehe...sorry...not much help...
Reply:Had same problem these past 20 years and finally gave up and learned to love the moss. I actually helped it to spread and now have a carefree back lawn never needing mowing. (My house is high and shades the back north lawn - nothing grows there except moss). To me moss is alien, but I had to learn to like bugs also - can't seem to get rid of them either.
Why are my plants dying, one at a time, half of the bush goes brown & dies then the rest of the bush dies?
Its really weird, they (4 in total) are dying one by one, not all at the same time, even though they were planted at the same time and are positioned side by side (trying to grow a hedge). The Garden Centre down the road from where I live say it could be foxes spraying their teritory....
Why are my plants dying, one at a time, half of the bush goes brown %26amp; dies then the rest of the bush dies?
It could be foxes, but if it was you would surely smell them - if not, sounds like the garden centre is wriggling out of any obligation to replace your plants!!
Did you take advice on the best plants to put in that location? It might be wind burn - if its windy there. Most likely cause is probably lack of water.
I would advise you to dig out any dying plants and carefully prepare the ground again. Dig deep as you can, and add a good fertilizer - but not too much, as that couls also cause them to die. (It burns the roots)
Don't skimp on time or preparation (I know it is disappointing when you have done it before)
Go to a different garden centre and describe the lacation and what happened last time. Take their advice about type of plant. You will need to water them in thoroughly and water regularly for at least the first year (and afterwards if it is very dry). Hard work, especially if you are in UK where there is a hosepipe ban!!
Alternatively, you could put up a fence.....but a hedge would look nicer and more natural and is probably worth the effort in the end.
I hope this helps.
Reply:If its the base of the stems turning brown, it good be getting to much water.
Reply:not unless you cut that one down -QUICKLY!!!!
Reply:New bushes and trees require some looking after in their first year, common cause is lack of moisture. Other causes may be due to poor soil condition or bacterial infection. You just have to eliminate the possibles one by one.
Reply:The plants are probably either getting overwatered or underwatered. Also, it's not the best idea to plant bushes or trees in the summer. Summer is about the worst time to plant a tree or bush, because it has more of a chance of dying. Fall is typically the best time to plant a tree or bush (Spring is 2nd) because you have cool weather, more moisture in the ground and you have more time for the roots to grow. In the summer, trees/bushes grow up. In the winter, trees/bushes grow down (meaning their roots grow). If you buy a tree in the summer, it is trying to grow up, using it's energy/resources to grow branches and leaves when it doesn't have much of a root system to support it. So it needs plenty of water to help keep in alive.
It also may be partly due to the type of soil you have your bushes in. If you have rocky soil, it could make it hard for your bushes to grow or get nutrients. You may also want to check the pH level of the soil. Also be careful of what weed killers you use around your shrubs. That could also be affecting them.
Reply:One other possibility if you bought them in pots, they may have been root bound. When you buy plants in pots, you need to check the root ball before planting. If the roots have encircled the out side of the root ball,you need to gently pull them loose before planting.
Reply:Assuming that they are neither under or over watered - as you will have already checked that (yes?). The other cause could be activity under the soil around the roots. Mice, or other small mammals, could be nibbling the roots. This would explain why they are dying one after the other rather than all at once, a family of mice or voles could be making their way along the line! Dig around the area and see what you can find.
Reply:Could be alot of things and ignore you're garden center. Most probavly its you're soil, get some pete and dig it in and water it after the sun goes down.
Why are my plants dying, one at a time, half of the bush goes brown %26amp; dies then the rest of the bush dies?
It could be foxes, but if it was you would surely smell them - if not, sounds like the garden centre is wriggling out of any obligation to replace your plants!!
Did you take advice on the best plants to put in that location? It might be wind burn - if its windy there. Most likely cause is probably lack of water.
I would advise you to dig out any dying plants and carefully prepare the ground again. Dig deep as you can, and add a good fertilizer - but not too much, as that couls also cause them to die. (It burns the roots)
Don't skimp on time or preparation (I know it is disappointing when you have done it before)
Go to a different garden centre and describe the lacation and what happened last time. Take their advice about type of plant. You will need to water them in thoroughly and water regularly for at least the first year (and afterwards if it is very dry). Hard work, especially if you are in UK where there is a hosepipe ban!!
Alternatively, you could put up a fence.....but a hedge would look nicer and more natural and is probably worth the effort in the end.
I hope this helps.
Reply:If its the base of the stems turning brown, it good be getting to much water.
Reply:not unless you cut that one down -QUICKLY!!!!
Reply:New bushes and trees require some looking after in their first year, common cause is lack of moisture. Other causes may be due to poor soil condition or bacterial infection. You just have to eliminate the possibles one by one.
Reply:The plants are probably either getting overwatered or underwatered. Also, it's not the best idea to plant bushes or trees in the summer. Summer is about the worst time to plant a tree or bush, because it has more of a chance of dying. Fall is typically the best time to plant a tree or bush (Spring is 2nd) because you have cool weather, more moisture in the ground and you have more time for the roots to grow. In the summer, trees/bushes grow up. In the winter, trees/bushes grow down (meaning their roots grow). If you buy a tree in the summer, it is trying to grow up, using it's energy/resources to grow branches and leaves when it doesn't have much of a root system to support it. So it needs plenty of water to help keep in alive.
It also may be partly due to the type of soil you have your bushes in. If you have rocky soil, it could make it hard for your bushes to grow or get nutrients. You may also want to check the pH level of the soil. Also be careful of what weed killers you use around your shrubs. That could also be affecting them.
Reply:One other possibility if you bought them in pots, they may have been root bound. When you buy plants in pots, you need to check the root ball before planting. If the roots have encircled the out side of the root ball,you need to gently pull them loose before planting.
Reply:Assuming that they are neither under or over watered - as you will have already checked that (yes?). The other cause could be activity under the soil around the roots. Mice, or other small mammals, could be nibbling the roots. This would explain why they are dying one after the other rather than all at once, a family of mice or voles could be making their way along the line! Dig around the area and see what you can find.
Reply:Could be alot of things and ignore you're garden center. Most probavly its you're soil, get some pete and dig it in and water it after the sun goes down.
Anyone know what this plant is?
I was in garden centre a few days ago, I saw this most BEAUTIFUL plant, bit like a yucca in shape, but instead of the leaves, it had a fabulous blue flowery spike, about 3 or 4 coming off a centre stem a bit like a candlabra, it was called something beginning with E and I cant find it anywhere. It was very expensive, £25 a plant, and I would like to try growing it from bulb or seed or whatever it is.
Anyone know what this plant is?
A picture is always nicer but the only things I can think of that have blue spikes are russian sage,delphiniums,veronica,salvia and lupine -good luck!
Reply:LOL its not a hemp plant is it???
Reply:It sounds like it could be a bromeliad (bromellia balansae family) ..........FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
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Anyone know what this plant is?
A picture is always nicer but the only things I can think of that have blue spikes are russian sage,delphiniums,veronica,salvia and lupine -good luck!
Reply:LOL its not a hemp plant is it???
Reply:It sounds like it could be a bromeliad (bromellia balansae family) ..........FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
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Does anybody know of a plant mail order company in the US that can ship to Canada (perennials)?
I would like to purchase some plants that are not hardy in Canada and that are not commonly sold in garden centres here in Canada in the spring.
Does anybody know of a plant mail order company in the US that can ship to Canada (perennials)?
I'm assuming you meant are hardy in Canada. I live in Montana and have had the best luck with BLUESTONE PERENNIALS you can type that name into a search engine and it will show you a on line catalog or you can order a catalog. They show zone,bloom time,and shade/sun on all the plants they sell.
Reply:Try Bluestone Perennials, they have a good reputation.
Reply:HOME PAGE
http://www.exoticangel.com/AboutUs/
First Page
http://www.exoticangel.com/
Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses Inc.
Sign up to receive e-mail each time a fresh shipment is delivered in your area. ... selected to meet the needs of the finest retailers in the USA and Canada. ...
I really could only find the one above and they ship to retailers.
*************BINGO********************
********THIS ONE DOES**********
*********AND VERY REPUTABLE*******
http://www.stokeseeds.com/cgi-bin/Stokes...
I'll send you a list of reputable companies and you can email them and ask.
********Park Seed
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...
********MONROVIA
Contact Page
http://www.monrovia.com/Feedback.nsf/Fee...
First Page
http://www.monrovia.com/PlantInf.nsf/269...
***********Burpee
http://www.burpee.com/
The 2 below are from my home state Missouri and both are quite reputable
Stark Brothers Nurseries
http://www.starkbros.com/access?action=g...
Categories:
Helping New Trees Thrive
Berries
Fruit Trees
Nut Trees
Shade Trees
Shrubs and Plants
Vines
Insects and Diseases
"Stark Trees Bear Fruit." A tradition that began in 1816.
About our past, present, and commitment to the future.
Contact us.
Our Promise.
Privacy Statement.
Web Technology.
http://www.starkbros.com/ourcompany.jsp
Gilbert H. Wild and Sons
http://gilberthwild.com/
Contact Page
http://gilberthwild.com/index.php?pageid...
http://gilberthwild.com/
Hope this helps
Reply:Before ordering from anywhere, I always check a company's rating on here and read the reviews. You can also search near the bottom for companies.
http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/
If you click around a bit, you'll see that this site has a lot of information. It's the largest on-line gardening group in the world.
Does anybody know of a plant mail order company in the US that can ship to Canada (perennials)?
I'm assuming you meant are hardy in Canada. I live in Montana and have had the best luck with BLUESTONE PERENNIALS you can type that name into a search engine and it will show you a on line catalog or you can order a catalog. They show zone,bloom time,and shade/sun on all the plants they sell.
Reply:Try Bluestone Perennials, they have a good reputation.
Reply:HOME PAGE
http://www.exoticangel.com/AboutUs/
First Page
http://www.exoticangel.com/
Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses Inc.
Sign up to receive e-mail each time a fresh shipment is delivered in your area. ... selected to meet the needs of the finest retailers in the USA and Canada. ...
I really could only find the one above and they ship to retailers.
*************BINGO********************
********THIS ONE DOES**********
*********AND VERY REPUTABLE*******
http://www.stokeseeds.com/cgi-bin/Stokes...
I'll send you a list of reputable companies and you can email them and ask.
********Park Seed
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...
********MONROVIA
Contact Page
http://www.monrovia.com/Feedback.nsf/Fee...
First Page
http://www.monrovia.com/PlantInf.nsf/269...
***********Burpee
http://www.burpee.com/
The 2 below are from my home state Missouri and both are quite reputable
Stark Brothers Nurseries
http://www.starkbros.com/access?action=g...
Categories:
Helping New Trees Thrive
Berries
Fruit Trees
Nut Trees
Shade Trees
Shrubs and Plants
Vines
Insects and Diseases
"Stark Trees Bear Fruit." A tradition that began in 1816.
About our past, present, and commitment to the future.
Contact us.
Our Promise.
Privacy Statement.
Web Technology.
http://www.starkbros.com/ourcompany.jsp
Gilbert H. Wild and Sons
http://gilberthwild.com/
Contact Page
http://gilberthwild.com/index.php?pageid...
http://gilberthwild.com/
Hope this helps
Reply:Before ordering from anywhere, I always check a company's rating on here and read the reviews. You can also search near the bottom for companies.
http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/
If you click around a bit, you'll see that this site has a lot of information. It's the largest on-line gardening group in the world.
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
It was bought for me from a garden centre in june, and i lost the tickets that came with it, it has green leaves and is lovely, but i want to know how best to care for it.
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
I'm thinking 'ice plant' but just a guess without more info or a photo. RScott
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
I'm thinking 'ice plant' but just a guess without more info or a photo. RScott
Can i get free rocks for a rock garden legally?
I live in harlow, essex (about 40 miles from the coast). im looking for rock garden rocks and im wondering if i can get them free or cheaper than the garden centre.
Obviously i dont wanna nick them from the garden down the road, any suggestions?
Can i get free rocks for a rock garden legally?
From the beaches may well get you in trouble. Find a farm and ask if you can have some from the fields. Most farmers are happy to get rid of them.
Reply:most farmers dump all the rocks they plow up along the tree lines and on the edges of their fields. most are happy to get rid of them...
Reply:You can purchase them quite cheaply from garden centers, or maybe get rocks from beaches or something?
Reply:Hmm..We take trips to different states and while there pick up pretty large rocks here and there on the sides of the roads. Some of these large rocks can also be found in the woods near streams. It's not illegal.
Obviously i dont wanna nick them from the garden down the road, any suggestions?
Can i get free rocks for a rock garden legally?
From the beaches may well get you in trouble. Find a farm and ask if you can have some from the fields. Most farmers are happy to get rid of them.
Reply:most farmers dump all the rocks they plow up along the tree lines and on the edges of their fields. most are happy to get rid of them...
Reply:You can purchase them quite cheaply from garden centers, or maybe get rocks from beaches or something?
Reply:Hmm..We take trips to different states and while there pick up pretty large rocks here and there on the sides of the roads. Some of these large rocks can also be found in the woods near streams. It's not illegal.
How can I sell marquees in europe?
I manufacture and distribute eureka marquees, which are incredibly popular party marquees in the UK. I would now like to expand into Europe, but cannot find the right companies who will sell my marquees for me. Can anyone recommend any marquee companies, garden centres, trade organisations or event wholesalers in Europe who I might approach for this?
Many thanks in advance!
How can I sell marquees in europe?
Man here is difficult to do business if you are away .
Better get the plain and come to Europe and find out your self.
rashes
Many thanks in advance!
How can I sell marquees in europe?
Man here is difficult to do business if you are away .
Better get the plain and come to Europe and find out your self.
rashes
How can I get rid of aquarium snails?
I have some snails in my aquarium... to start off with it was fine because there were only a couple dozen of them, and I was happy to keep them there as they get rid of algae etc..
However, a few months later and they appear to have multiplied by the hundreds!! I now have way too many and it has got ridiculous.
My question is where can I get rid of some of them? I have tried placing an ad in the local paper, offering them for free but no-one wants them. And I'm told garden centres won't have them either.
Please don't give me some method of killing them because I don't want to do that. I think that would be cruel and I still believe they have a right to exist, I simply wanna 'off-load' a lot of them somewhere else.
Anyone have any ideas who would take them?
How can I get rid of aquarium snails?
take them down to tour local pond and set them free....
put them on eBay they will buy anything on there
Reply:If it was me I would put them in a plastic tank in the back garden and let the birds eat them.
Reply:The thing about snails is. They don't need more than one to propagate. They do it to themselves, and the more they breed themselves the more there will be. it's a neverending cycle. Right now, you want to put a band-aid on a long term problem. You can't just get rid of some and think it will be fixed. because they will keep breeding. Your best bet, would be to contact either an aquarium for advice, or a pet store.
Reply:Where do you live? I'd take them if you sent a package with some in a bag or something, if they are fresh water, they'd be fine in a lake! Well maybe not as good off, but still alive, just in face of predators.
Reply:Thats the thing about snails you bring a live plant home with one snail on it and before you know it there are thousands, No one will want them! You get a chemical at aquatic stores that eliminated the snails, But thats killing them and you dont want to kill them, So i dont have a clue
Reply:Wow, I would take some if you are in my area. I keep hoping mine would start having little ones to help the tank. When you say tropical you do mean salt water right. Or maybe you could give them to the local pet store to sell them and maybe you could get a credit for food or something in the store to buy. Good luck.
Reply:You dont say what type of snails they are, im guessing cone snails? Cone snails are regarded as pests thats why no-one wants them. They will breed extremely excessively about 1000 eggs will hatch very often! u could do it the natures way and invest in fish that will eat them to keep the numbers down, clown loaches are best for that. good luck
Reply:First of all are they the kind that u buy at the store or are they just little brown ones? If they are the kind that you buy (like the ones that eat algea) well try giving them away at a small pet store sometimes they take them. If they are the little brown snails that come with aquatic plants no one will want them. (they are consired pests )so if u dont wanna kill them take them out and put them out in a pond in the park.
Reply:well i highly recommend getting a separate aquarium and transferring the fish in to a newer one they need it to be clean as it is and snails eat the gross stuff???? or you could transfer them to a near by pond,lake,creek etc.
Reply:call pet stores and ask them if they want them. list them on http://www.kijiji.com
Reply:i had a similiar problem. do you have any kids - they could ask at school, or release them into a pond if water is compatible......free mr snaily....
alternatively there are fish out there that will enjoy a snail snack - so technically you won't be killing them per se but you will be feeding your pets who will be munching on them.....yes, i know....a clown loach eats snails....and you wouldn't be killing them, it would be a natural selection method in a way
Reply:It may come as a bit of a suprise, but Snails make a nice starter to a meal if cooked properly. My grandfather made quite a reputation for himself in the 1960's, and my publishing a version of his recipe for snails has attracted a fair bit of interest and correspondence.
However, a few months later and they appear to have multiplied by the hundreds!! I now have way too many and it has got ridiculous.
My question is where can I get rid of some of them? I have tried placing an ad in the local paper, offering them for free but no-one wants them. And I'm told garden centres won't have them either.
Please don't give me some method of killing them because I don't want to do that. I think that would be cruel and I still believe they have a right to exist, I simply wanna 'off-load' a lot of them somewhere else.
Anyone have any ideas who would take them?
How can I get rid of aquarium snails?
take them down to tour local pond and set them free....
put them on eBay they will buy anything on there
Reply:If it was me I would put them in a plastic tank in the back garden and let the birds eat them.
Reply:The thing about snails is. They don't need more than one to propagate. They do it to themselves, and the more they breed themselves the more there will be. it's a neverending cycle. Right now, you want to put a band-aid on a long term problem. You can't just get rid of some and think it will be fixed. because they will keep breeding. Your best bet, would be to contact either an aquarium for advice, or a pet store.
Reply:Where do you live? I'd take them if you sent a package with some in a bag or something, if they are fresh water, they'd be fine in a lake! Well maybe not as good off, but still alive, just in face of predators.
Reply:Thats the thing about snails you bring a live plant home with one snail on it and before you know it there are thousands, No one will want them! You get a chemical at aquatic stores that eliminated the snails, But thats killing them and you dont want to kill them, So i dont have a clue
Reply:Wow, I would take some if you are in my area. I keep hoping mine would start having little ones to help the tank. When you say tropical you do mean salt water right. Or maybe you could give them to the local pet store to sell them and maybe you could get a credit for food or something in the store to buy. Good luck.
Reply:You dont say what type of snails they are, im guessing cone snails? Cone snails are regarded as pests thats why no-one wants them. They will breed extremely excessively about 1000 eggs will hatch very often! u could do it the natures way and invest in fish that will eat them to keep the numbers down, clown loaches are best for that. good luck
Reply:First of all are they the kind that u buy at the store or are they just little brown ones? If they are the kind that you buy (like the ones that eat algea) well try giving them away at a small pet store sometimes they take them. If they are the little brown snails that come with aquatic plants no one will want them. (they are consired pests )so if u dont wanna kill them take them out and put them out in a pond in the park.
Reply:well i highly recommend getting a separate aquarium and transferring the fish in to a newer one they need it to be clean as it is and snails eat the gross stuff???? or you could transfer them to a near by pond,lake,creek etc.
Reply:call pet stores and ask them if they want them. list them on http://www.kijiji.com
Reply:i had a similiar problem. do you have any kids - they could ask at school, or release them into a pond if water is compatible......free mr snaily....
alternatively there are fish out there that will enjoy a snail snack - so technically you won't be killing them per se but you will be feeding your pets who will be munching on them.....yes, i know....a clown loach eats snails....and you wouldn't be killing them, it would be a natural selection method in a way
Reply:It may come as a bit of a suprise, but Snails make a nice starter to a meal if cooked properly. My grandfather made quite a reputation for himself in the 1960's, and my publishing a version of his recipe for snails has attracted a fair bit of interest and correspondence.
Where can I get a plant called 'Dittany of Crete' from?
The garden centres I've checked out don't seem to sell it. Does this plant have any other names?
Where can I get a plant called 'Dittany of Crete' from?
before you two girls tear one anothers throat --- lets try and have a bit of time out !!! --- to answer the question --- yes you can buy 'dittany ' better known as --- dictamnus alba --- that of course will positively nothing to you ---n it's common name is burning bush , dittany , or gas plant --- it grows to about 1.2 metres , glossy green leaves and bears purple/ pink flowers
it is quite frost hardy .
just as a footnote ( I'm not a bible basher by any stretch ) but according to the book of exodus tells how god spoke to moses on mt Sinai about a bush that burned ; but yet was not consumed by fire --- this was dittany ( but not necessarily - of Crete ) good luck
Reply:**** u you carn't do anything like ******* that **** you.
Reply:Here are some links for you, hon. good luck.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=dittany...
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dittany_of_...
you can buy seeds at www.monrovia.com or you can try something that is near you(do not know where you are) or on eBay
buckles
Where can I get a plant called 'Dittany of Crete' from?
before you two girls tear one anothers throat --- lets try and have a bit of time out !!! --- to answer the question --- yes you can buy 'dittany ' better known as --- dictamnus alba --- that of course will positively nothing to you ---n it's common name is burning bush , dittany , or gas plant --- it grows to about 1.2 metres , glossy green leaves and bears purple/ pink flowers
it is quite frost hardy .
just as a footnote ( I'm not a bible basher by any stretch ) but according to the book of exodus tells how god spoke to moses on mt Sinai about a bush that burned ; but yet was not consumed by fire --- this was dittany ( but not necessarily - of Crete ) good luck
Reply:**** u you carn't do anything like ******* that **** you.
Reply:Here are some links for you, hon. good luck.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=dittany...
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dittany_of_...
you can buy seeds at www.monrovia.com or you can try something that is near you(do not know where you are) or on eBay
buckles
Is potassium permanganate the right stuff to purify a water butt, or is there something better?
The water in my garden water butt is not all that clean - so how do I purify it?
I am told that potassium permanganate can be used for this purpose, but I don't know how much to add to the water butt.
And where can I buy it in the UK - chemists' shops, shops like Wilkinson's or Woolworth's, or where? I don't have a car, so it is tricky to get to garden centres.
Does potassium permanganate do any damage to plants if it gets on the leaves, or is it safe to use all over the garden?
Is there anything better than potassium permanganate to use for this purpose?
I wish all gardeners and Yahoo enthusiasts a happy weekend.
Is potassium permanganate the right stuff to purify a water butt, or is there something better?
If the water has stagnated then simply empty the water out,
and refill.
AS for cleaning your water but when empty an very small amount of bleach water and an scrubbing brush.
As for potassium permangnate don't mix it with liquid paraffin.
Hope that helps.
Good Luck.
Reply:You cannot buy the stuff anywhere, definatley not in shops.
If you do get some get a glass jar stick a couple of drips of petrol in it close the lid and whirl it round to coat the inside then put it a tiny amopunt of potassium permanganate close the lid and throw the jar......BOOM! that will pack the same power as a stick of dynamite!!!
As for the fish only put in a tiny amount!
Try e-bay I bought some there once!
I am told that potassium permanganate can be used for this purpose, but I don't know how much to add to the water butt.
And where can I buy it in the UK - chemists' shops, shops like Wilkinson's or Woolworth's, or where? I don't have a car, so it is tricky to get to garden centres.
Does potassium permanganate do any damage to plants if it gets on the leaves, or is it safe to use all over the garden?
Is there anything better than potassium permanganate to use for this purpose?
I wish all gardeners and Yahoo enthusiasts a happy weekend.
Is potassium permanganate the right stuff to purify a water butt, or is there something better?
If the water has stagnated then simply empty the water out,
and refill.
AS for cleaning your water but when empty an very small amount of bleach water and an scrubbing brush.
As for potassium permangnate don't mix it with liquid paraffin.
Hope that helps.
Good Luck.
Reply:You cannot buy the stuff anywhere, definatley not in shops.
If you do get some get a glass jar stick a couple of drips of petrol in it close the lid and whirl it round to coat the inside then put it a tiny amopunt of potassium permanganate close the lid and throw the jar......BOOM! that will pack the same power as a stick of dynamite!!!
As for the fish only put in a tiny amount!
Try e-bay I bought some there once!
Does anyone know where I can buy turf in France?
In the Calais area of France. Or does anyone know what the word for Turf is in French? Looked on translation website and it said 'Gazon' is the word, but this could not be right as they did not understand what I meant in the garden centre in France that I went to.
Does anyone know where I can buy turf in France?
Gazon is the grass you grow in your garden, so yes, it is turf.
If you want to buy already grown grass pieces you call it gazon en plaques or gazon en rouleau. See the link, that company sells them in your area:
http://www.gazon-belle.com/preparation.p...
Reply:I've had a look at a couple of websites and I can't find it on sale. Maybe they always grow from seed? I don't have a garden so I've never really investigated it!
Reply:What you are looking for is called TOURBE in french...
turf could be either grass (gazon) or a peat mixture used to enrich your garden: tourbe.
You should be able to find it at any large garden centers, such as Botanic or Jardiland.
Reply:Turf Accountant
Reply:At Turffanys !
Does anyone know where I can buy turf in France?
Gazon is the grass you grow in your garden, so yes, it is turf.
If you want to buy already grown grass pieces you call it gazon en plaques or gazon en rouleau. See the link, that company sells them in your area:
http://www.gazon-belle.com/preparation.p...
Reply:I've had a look at a couple of websites and I can't find it on sale. Maybe they always grow from seed? I don't have a garden so I've never really investigated it!
Reply:What you are looking for is called TOURBE in french...
turf could be either grass (gazon) or a peat mixture used to enrich your garden: tourbe.
You should be able to find it at any large garden centers, such as Botanic or Jardiland.
Reply:Turf Accountant
Reply:At Turffanys !
Locations of any garden centres in Berkshire?
Hope this list helps you
Berkshire
Cottismore Garden Centre
Newbury Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire
Grovelands Garden Centre
166 Hyde End Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9ER
Hillier Garden Centre
Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Newbury, Berkshire, RG18 9TG
01635 200 442
Henry Street Garden Centre
Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire
0118 976 1223
Ruralcrafts Garden Centre
374 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire,
RG11 5EJ
01189 790 000
Squires Garden Centre
Maidenhead, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5UB
01753 865 076
Stubbings Nursery
Stubbings Estate, Henley Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QL
01628 825454
Yew Tree Garden Centre
Ball Hill East, Woodhay, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0NG
01635 255 250
Woodcote Nursery %26amp; Garden Centre
Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0QX
01491 680335
Wyevale Garden Centre
4a Bath Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0HE
01488 682916
Wyevale Garden Centre
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AN
01635 871760
Wyevale Garden Centre
Heathlands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AS
0118 9773055
Wyevale Garden Centre
Forest Road, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4HA
01344 869456
Wyevale Garden Centre
Dedworth Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4LH
01753 841791
Wyevale Garden Centre
Floral Mile, Hare Hatch, Twyford, Nr. Reading, Berkshire,
RG10 9SW
01189 403933
Wyevale Garden Centre
Cedar Cottage, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal, Slough,
Berkshire, SL2 3SG
01753 645627
Locations of any garden centres in Berkshire?
Berkshire Garden is being developed over the last twenty years
Reply:Why dont you try Denham nursery growers in Buckinghamshire? It's only off the A40 and there are about 5 of them next door to eachother
Hang on - this is under the United States category - are you talking about Berkshire in America?
Berkshire
Cottismore Garden Centre
Newbury Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire
Grovelands Garden Centre
166 Hyde End Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9ER
Hillier Garden Centre
Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Newbury, Berkshire, RG18 9TG
01635 200 442
Henry Street Garden Centre
Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire
0118 976 1223
Ruralcrafts Garden Centre
374 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire,
RG11 5EJ
01189 790 000
Squires Garden Centre
Maidenhead, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5UB
01753 865 076
Stubbings Nursery
Stubbings Estate, Henley Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QL
01628 825454
Yew Tree Garden Centre
Ball Hill East, Woodhay, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0NG
01635 255 250
Woodcote Nursery %26amp; Garden Centre
Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0QX
01491 680335
Wyevale Garden Centre
4a Bath Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0HE
01488 682916
Wyevale Garden Centre
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AN
01635 871760
Wyevale Garden Centre
Heathlands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AS
0118 9773055
Wyevale Garden Centre
Forest Road, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4HA
01344 869456
Wyevale Garden Centre
Dedworth Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4LH
01753 841791
Wyevale Garden Centre
Floral Mile, Hare Hatch, Twyford, Nr. Reading, Berkshire,
RG10 9SW
01189 403933
Wyevale Garden Centre
Cedar Cottage, Crown Lane, Farnham Royal, Slough,
Berkshire, SL2 3SG
01753 645627
Locations of any garden centres in Berkshire?
Berkshire Garden is being developed over the last twenty years
Reply:Why dont you try Denham nursery growers in Buckinghamshire? It's only off the A40 and there are about 5 of them next door to eachother
Hang on - this is under the United States category - are you talking about Berkshire in America?
Horrible garden question?
hi to all the great gardeners out there! i have a horrible garden ,(well it basically a 40ft longx15ft wide concrete and brick patio edged with soil!) id love to be able to look out and see something nice for a change. can anyone give me tips on easy growing plants or flowers that i can put in tubs?. i would really love a fruit tree or bush that can be grown in a container but i dont even know if these exist! im a complete novice. ive asked in my local garden centre but they dont seem very helpful and unfortunately my dad and grandad who were brilliant gardeners have passed away so ive no one else i can ask.
all answers greatly appreciated .thankyou xxx
Horrible garden question?
hey no need to feel bad or anything
gardening is a joy and everyone learns as they go along
and plants are so good to look after. all they need is sun, water and some TLC. which means a couple of hours a week of your time. and years of joy in return !
my first advise to you is, EXPERIMENT. have your own style.
go to your local B%26amp;Q or Homebase or Garden Centre and pick up pots of plants that look good to you, or you would like to see those in your garden. go for plants that you can see have new green little leaves growing.
buy some empty pots of your choice, so you can move the plants into them when they start growing.
before you buy, read the labels. some plants need direct sun, whereas some wont like direct sun and will need 'light shade'. so plan accordingly. as some parts of your garden will get more sun than others and you will have to position your plants as such.
always keep a bag of compost in your house, so when you move your plants to bigger pots, you can use the compost, also regularly (like once a month) put some compost in the plants so they can prosper.
everyweek, remove any dead leaves / dead flowers and check the soil, if it is dry on the surface, then water the plants. always water plants during evening - so they have the night to cool down. its not a good idea to water plants when the sun is strong.
i recommend you read about some plants - you get hardies that are evergreen and wont die down in the winter, you have 'hard perennials' which are also evergreen and they have so much variety of flowers. you can buy different coloured rose bushes, they grow well in nice broad pots, you can get so many varieties
also another tip - dont buy all at once, visit your b%26amp;q and garden centres often, different seasons bring different variety of plants and you want a collection of different ones.
and dont be disheartened, watch them grow and have fun !
good luck :)
and keep coming back here for more questions once you get your plants :)
Reply:try some wave petunias they come in a wide verity of colours.plant them tin large pots like the ones you can buy at the garden centre.look for containers about 2/3 ft wide and 20 or so inches high,fill the outer edges with petunias and plant some spears in the centre for height and effect (their long green spikes.that grow to about two ft high.in other pots you Can make arrangements using geraniums and marigolds.there are so many that do well in containers.if you have a shady spot try some inpatients thye like shad but can tolerate some sun if kept moist.cntainers are the best way to go no weeding!! have fun get dirty.after thought there are also some drawft veritys in flowering trees that you can grow in containers also go to. www.gardenigexpress.co.uk
Reply:Some fruit trees can be container grown, type in 'fruit trees for containers' and some good sites come up. You don't need much of a width of border to be able to plant fruit trees straight into ground - I would recommend it if possible - containers get blown over in high winds and dry out really quickly, they are better planted with spreading shrubs that shade the soil to retain moisture. Alternatively, position the container in the shade but place where the tree (as its higher) gets the sun.
Reply:Coleus, impatiens, begonia, zinnia, wildflower mix, foxglove, pansies (during spring and fall) there are lots and lots of flowers you could use like these that are super easy to grow. Dwarf fruit trees as mentioned could be containerized.
Sorry for your loss. have fun playing in the dirt.
Reply:I'm Australian, so I have no idea which plants you should buy, but I do think you should start frequenting your *next* nearest gardening centre. (Or go back to the local one and look for someone else to speak to.) They are really your best resource, and should be the ones advising you on the best plants to grow given your circumstance and climate.
A container garden can look very beautiful. Buy plants and pots of different sizes to give your garden variety. One or more larger feature plants are dramatic, and yes, you should be able to grow a small tree. My next door neighbour has trained his apple to tree to grow flat against a wall! Lots of flowering annuals can make for a very pretty, cottage container garden. Plan to plant some bulbs next Autumn, and don't forget you can different plants in one pot. I agree with the person who said a climber or creeper in a large container along the sunniest wall adds depth and interest to the garden. If there are birds around the place, look for plants that attract them, or attract the insects that attract them. A bird bath can help too.
Don't forget about herbs and veggies either. I've successfully grown tomatoes in hanging baskets and broccoli, onion, garlic, spinach, lettuce and many herbs in pots.
Ask you neighbours what they grow. If you see something you like in someone else's garden, ask them what it is and how you could grow it. Gardeners love talking shop and giving advice.
Buy the best potting mix you can afford. Add a worm farm to take care of your kitchen scraps, and you've got fertiliser all year round!
Good luck. Really, there's nothing more rewarding than growing things.
Reply:Palm trees look great in tubs and are really easy to look after.
Also some hedge Topiary, (Balls, cones etc). Can be expensive but really stand out.
A few hanging baskets look good too. Strawberrys and cherry tomatoes do really well in hanging baskets and look great. Plus you also get something usefull back from them.
rhododendrons are a really nice plant with nice flowers on for some colour.
Reply:no idea, but i am sure some one at http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/cgi-bin... can help
Reply:Hi, It's really easy to grow and train a climbing flowering plant along a trellis on a wall, It breaks up the monotony of the bricks and this is possible in a pot.
Try a passion flower or a clematis or two.
The only large plant I have seen growing in a tub outside was a yucca, the roots eventually crack the tub!
Try investing in interesting items to grow flowers in like a miniature wheelbarrow, watering cans (decorated) or boots!
You can have a colourful garden on a budget, with little space and using a vast array of items.
I wish you luck with your garden!
Reply:I have no clue but I could ask my grandma she might no
Reply:I would say container gardening is an excellent place to start. Take a good look at the area your working with. Is it full sun, part sun or mostly shade. Decide what colors you like. Do you like things that are natural looking or do you like things that are well pruned or uniform looking. Do go to your local garden center again and find out what temperature zone you are in. Take a look at the large containers they have and see if you like any of the colors and styles. If you take some home don't forget the potting soil, and be sure to place some broken pottery or brick piece or even a few rocks at the bottom of the container to allow water to drain out the drain holes. Also take a look at these sites and find some plants that will work for your zone and your light situation. I almost forgot, yes there are many small fruit tree's, and ornamental tree's that will work for your new patio planters. Happy planting.
Reply:You don't say where you live - what gardening zone or state.
So my advice may or may not fit.
You can't beat Black-eyed Susans for durability. They like sun, are drought tolerant, super easy to grow, are a bigger clump every year (if you let them expand), and they start blooming in July and DO NOT STOP until the frost kills them.
I'd also visit your local garden center or nursery this spring, and see what they have. Often there are small or dwarf bushes/trees...and they would carry the ones that do well in your climate.
Reply:Look here for fruit trees you can grow in pots:
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuse...
Not all the trees here are small enough for pots (some you will see obviously are!), so if in doubt call them up and ask for some recommendations.
You can grow a lot of roses in pots too.
Flowers-wise, visit your local Wilkinsons for their cheap 'easy-grow' seed collection. A lot of annuals like stock, calendula, cornflowers, sunflowers, nasturtiums and marigolds are beautiful and dead easy to grow - be brave!
They have a great selection of bulbs too, which are really good for tubs.
For height, I recommend growing beans! They have lovely flowers and you'll get an edible harvest too! Look for climbing types and give them a tipi of canes or a trellis to climb. You can grow sweet peas this way too, which have a wonderful fragrance. If you want to grow more veggies, try tomatoes, courgettes, low-growing peas (sugarsnap and mangetout are especially good for pots) and lettuces and herbs. These all do well in pots and growing your own food is really rewarding.
Go out, get some seeds, and get started! Just follow the instructions on the seed packets - it's not as tricky as you might think and you'll learn so much as you go along. Good luck!
Reply:If you want blooms this summer try some roses, small tea variety, Floribunder, a bit thorny them, there are so many to choose from. very easy to look after,water regularly and you shold have no touble. Go to a good garden centre, or B%26amp;Q.
Try some long stemed variety for cutting to bring indoors.
Peace, Ena Harkness, pink and deep red.
Good luck be happy.
Reply:I suggest that you look at the royal horticultural society book called low-maintenance gardening. Failing that, there are dwarf varieties of many fruit trees available, try "Terrace Pearl" a dwarf pear, self fertile and ldeal for containers.Dwarf garden Aprigold, apricot . Fragaria pegasus, a strawberry."Garden beauty" dwarf nectarine. I grow alpines and herbs in tubs. Mint, oregano, chives, hyssop. You didn't say what aspect your gardens in, shade? north facing garden? type of soil eg clay. you'll need this information to plant directly into your borders.
deodorizers
all answers greatly appreciated .thankyou xxx
Horrible garden question?
hey no need to feel bad or anything
gardening is a joy and everyone learns as they go along
and plants are so good to look after. all they need is sun, water and some TLC. which means a couple of hours a week of your time. and years of joy in return !
my first advise to you is, EXPERIMENT. have your own style.
go to your local B%26amp;Q or Homebase or Garden Centre and pick up pots of plants that look good to you, or you would like to see those in your garden. go for plants that you can see have new green little leaves growing.
buy some empty pots of your choice, so you can move the plants into them when they start growing.
before you buy, read the labels. some plants need direct sun, whereas some wont like direct sun and will need 'light shade'. so plan accordingly. as some parts of your garden will get more sun than others and you will have to position your plants as such.
always keep a bag of compost in your house, so when you move your plants to bigger pots, you can use the compost, also regularly (like once a month) put some compost in the plants so they can prosper.
everyweek, remove any dead leaves / dead flowers and check the soil, if it is dry on the surface, then water the plants. always water plants during evening - so they have the night to cool down. its not a good idea to water plants when the sun is strong.
i recommend you read about some plants - you get hardies that are evergreen and wont die down in the winter, you have 'hard perennials' which are also evergreen and they have so much variety of flowers. you can buy different coloured rose bushes, they grow well in nice broad pots, you can get so many varieties
also another tip - dont buy all at once, visit your b%26amp;q and garden centres often, different seasons bring different variety of plants and you want a collection of different ones.
and dont be disheartened, watch them grow and have fun !
good luck :)
and keep coming back here for more questions once you get your plants :)
Reply:try some wave petunias they come in a wide verity of colours.plant them tin large pots like the ones you can buy at the garden centre.look for containers about 2/3 ft wide and 20 or so inches high,fill the outer edges with petunias and plant some spears in the centre for height and effect (their long green spikes.that grow to about two ft high.in other pots you Can make arrangements using geraniums and marigolds.there are so many that do well in containers.if you have a shady spot try some inpatients thye like shad but can tolerate some sun if kept moist.cntainers are the best way to go no weeding!! have fun get dirty.after thought there are also some drawft veritys in flowering trees that you can grow in containers also go to. www.gardenigexpress.co.uk
Reply:Some fruit trees can be container grown, type in 'fruit trees for containers' and some good sites come up. You don't need much of a width of border to be able to plant fruit trees straight into ground - I would recommend it if possible - containers get blown over in high winds and dry out really quickly, they are better planted with spreading shrubs that shade the soil to retain moisture. Alternatively, position the container in the shade but place where the tree (as its higher) gets the sun.
Reply:Coleus, impatiens, begonia, zinnia, wildflower mix, foxglove, pansies (during spring and fall) there are lots and lots of flowers you could use like these that are super easy to grow. Dwarf fruit trees as mentioned could be containerized.
Sorry for your loss. have fun playing in the dirt.
Reply:I'm Australian, so I have no idea which plants you should buy, but I do think you should start frequenting your *next* nearest gardening centre. (Or go back to the local one and look for someone else to speak to.) They are really your best resource, and should be the ones advising you on the best plants to grow given your circumstance and climate.
A container garden can look very beautiful. Buy plants and pots of different sizes to give your garden variety. One or more larger feature plants are dramatic, and yes, you should be able to grow a small tree. My next door neighbour has trained his apple to tree to grow flat against a wall! Lots of flowering annuals can make for a very pretty, cottage container garden. Plan to plant some bulbs next Autumn, and don't forget you can different plants in one pot. I agree with the person who said a climber or creeper in a large container along the sunniest wall adds depth and interest to the garden. If there are birds around the place, look for plants that attract them, or attract the insects that attract them. A bird bath can help too.
Don't forget about herbs and veggies either. I've successfully grown tomatoes in hanging baskets and broccoli, onion, garlic, spinach, lettuce and many herbs in pots.
Ask you neighbours what they grow. If you see something you like in someone else's garden, ask them what it is and how you could grow it. Gardeners love talking shop and giving advice.
Buy the best potting mix you can afford. Add a worm farm to take care of your kitchen scraps, and you've got fertiliser all year round!
Good luck. Really, there's nothing more rewarding than growing things.
Reply:Palm trees look great in tubs and are really easy to look after.
Also some hedge Topiary, (Balls, cones etc). Can be expensive but really stand out.
A few hanging baskets look good too. Strawberrys and cherry tomatoes do really well in hanging baskets and look great. Plus you also get something usefull back from them.
rhododendrons are a really nice plant with nice flowers on for some colour.
Reply:no idea, but i am sure some one at http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/cgi-bin... can help
Reply:Hi, It's really easy to grow and train a climbing flowering plant along a trellis on a wall, It breaks up the monotony of the bricks and this is possible in a pot.
Try a passion flower or a clematis or two.
The only large plant I have seen growing in a tub outside was a yucca, the roots eventually crack the tub!
Try investing in interesting items to grow flowers in like a miniature wheelbarrow, watering cans (decorated) or boots!
You can have a colourful garden on a budget, with little space and using a vast array of items.
I wish you luck with your garden!
Reply:I have no clue but I could ask my grandma she might no
Reply:I would say container gardening is an excellent place to start. Take a good look at the area your working with. Is it full sun, part sun or mostly shade. Decide what colors you like. Do you like things that are natural looking or do you like things that are well pruned or uniform looking. Do go to your local garden center again and find out what temperature zone you are in. Take a look at the large containers they have and see if you like any of the colors and styles. If you take some home don't forget the potting soil, and be sure to place some broken pottery or brick piece or even a few rocks at the bottom of the container to allow water to drain out the drain holes. Also take a look at these sites and find some plants that will work for your zone and your light situation. I almost forgot, yes there are many small fruit tree's, and ornamental tree's that will work for your new patio planters. Happy planting.
Reply:You don't say where you live - what gardening zone or state.
So my advice may or may not fit.
You can't beat Black-eyed Susans for durability. They like sun, are drought tolerant, super easy to grow, are a bigger clump every year (if you let them expand), and they start blooming in July and DO NOT STOP until the frost kills them.
I'd also visit your local garden center or nursery this spring, and see what they have. Often there are small or dwarf bushes/trees...and they would carry the ones that do well in your climate.
Reply:Look here for fruit trees you can grow in pots:
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuse...
Not all the trees here are small enough for pots (some you will see obviously are!), so if in doubt call them up and ask for some recommendations.
You can grow a lot of roses in pots too.
Flowers-wise, visit your local Wilkinsons for their cheap 'easy-grow' seed collection. A lot of annuals like stock, calendula, cornflowers, sunflowers, nasturtiums and marigolds are beautiful and dead easy to grow - be brave!
They have a great selection of bulbs too, which are really good for tubs.
For height, I recommend growing beans! They have lovely flowers and you'll get an edible harvest too! Look for climbing types and give them a tipi of canes or a trellis to climb. You can grow sweet peas this way too, which have a wonderful fragrance. If you want to grow more veggies, try tomatoes, courgettes, low-growing peas (sugarsnap and mangetout are especially good for pots) and lettuces and herbs. These all do well in pots and growing your own food is really rewarding.
Go out, get some seeds, and get started! Just follow the instructions on the seed packets - it's not as tricky as you might think and you'll learn so much as you go along. Good luck!
Reply:If you want blooms this summer try some roses, small tea variety, Floribunder, a bit thorny them, there are so many to choose from. very easy to look after,water regularly and you shold have no touble. Go to a good garden centre, or B%26amp;Q.
Try some long stemed variety for cutting to bring indoors.
Peace, Ena Harkness, pink and deep red.
Good luck be happy.
Reply:I suggest that you look at the royal horticultural society book called low-maintenance gardening. Failing that, there are dwarf varieties of many fruit trees available, try "Terrace Pearl" a dwarf pear, self fertile and ldeal for containers.Dwarf garden Aprigold, apricot . Fragaria pegasus, a strawberry."Garden beauty" dwarf nectarine. I grow alpines and herbs in tubs. Mint, oregano, chives, hyssop. You didn't say what aspect your gardens in, shade? north facing garden? type of soil eg clay. you'll need this information to plant directly into your borders.
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Is it possible to buy a rowan (mountain ash) tree in Melbourne, Australia?
I have recently moved to Melbourne, and while I have seen several silver birch trees, I have yet to see any rowan trees. Is there some obscure reason for this, or do I simply have to look for specialist garden centres?
Is it possible to buy a rowan (mountain ash) tree in Melbourne, Australia?
I thought Aussie banned the importation of any non-indigenous plants and animals?
Reply:mountain ash trees grow to enormous heights ,up to 60 plus metres, you should be able to get one from a nursery
Is it possible to buy a rowan (mountain ash) tree in Melbourne, Australia?
I thought Aussie banned the importation of any non-indigenous plants and animals?
Reply:mountain ash trees grow to enormous heights ,up to 60 plus metres, you should be able to get one from a nursery
Earth in my borders. i have built up new borders about 2 foot wide and 4 foot deep, i have filled it with....
topsoil i sivved by hand from another landscaped garden. My problem is, now filled up (no plants in yet) the soil has hardened as i compacted it down (95% mud and 5% clay, small stones of clay). will plants grow once i have tilled it (im worried the soil is too hard for the roots) or do i need to buy some garden centre topsoil which is softer and mix it in???
Earth in my borders. i have built up new borders about 2 foot wide and 4 foot deep, i have filled it with....
I'm assuming you need compacted fill dirt for your borders[?], so just add 4-6 inches of loose topsoil and compost mix, on top of the compacted stuff. Most plants will not need much deeper than this.
Reply:Any compost or organic material will help improve the texture of the soil. Commercial compost will work if you don't have a free alternative.
Reply:till some sand and peat moss in...
Reply:I can't help you, however, the County Extension Office will have some print-outs to help you. That is where I found out that I shouldn't have a rotor-tiller. I would beat/mix/till the very life out of my soil. I probably couldn't stop myself. I wish you luck.
Reply:Yes dig it over and add some compost to lighten it up a bit. It sounds as though it has dried out as well, this won't help. Plants grow in heavy clay so you shouldn't have any problems but make sure you keep them watered
Earth in my borders. i have built up new borders about 2 foot wide and 4 foot deep, i have filled it with....
I'm assuming you need compacted fill dirt for your borders[?], so just add 4-6 inches of loose topsoil and compost mix, on top of the compacted stuff. Most plants will not need much deeper than this.
Reply:Any compost or organic material will help improve the texture of the soil. Commercial compost will work if you don't have a free alternative.
Reply:till some sand and peat moss in...
Reply:I can't help you, however, the County Extension Office will have some print-outs to help you. That is where I found out that I shouldn't have a rotor-tiller. I would beat/mix/till the very life out of my soil. I probably couldn't stop myself. I wish you luck.
Reply:Yes dig it over and add some compost to lighten it up a bit. It sounds as though it has dried out as well, this won't help. Plants grow in heavy clay so you shouldn't have any problems but make sure you keep them watered
Should garden centres be allowed to sell weedkiller to muslims?
Weedkiller? Now I work in a garden center and we will sell weed killer to anyone, although I try and steer people to the organic section. Now if you are trying to make an inference that explosives might be made from weedkiller - you got your information wrong. It is certain types of fertilizers, not weekdkillers you can make explosives from. And meth as well. Some garden centers\farm stores will not sell certain chemicals to minors or large quantities without identification.
Should garden centres be allowed to sell weedkiller to muslims?
Why shouldn't they? Muslims get weedy gardens and lawns, too. ????
Reply:They are currently allowed to and shall continue to sell weedkiller. However I think they should avoid selling you anything.
Reply:Of course. I don't see why not. Muslim lawns have weeds too.
Reply:er weedkiller to muslims? strange case, i'd say 'YES' sarcastically
Should garden centres be allowed to sell weedkiller to muslims?
Why shouldn't they? Muslims get weedy gardens and lawns, too. ????
Reply:They are currently allowed to and shall continue to sell weedkiller. However I think they should avoid selling you anything.
Reply:Of course. I don't see why not. Muslim lawns have weeds too.
Reply:er weedkiller to muslims? strange case, i'd say 'YES' sarcastically
Where can I buy I walabatanga tree?
I have tried all the local garden centres but no luck for some reason.
Where can I buy I walabatanga tree?
I tried to search for it but was unable to get any results for a tree by that name with that spelling.
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Where can I buy I walabatanga tree?
I tried to search for it but was unable to get any results for a tree by that name with that spelling.
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Where can I get a Wormery in Spain?
I live near Valencia and have tried all the garden centres. No luck. UK say they can,t ship. Any ideas?
Where can I get a Wormery in Spain?
By wormery do you mean worm/bed/ farm?
If so links below will tell you how to build your own.
Video of how to
http://current.com/watch/27192662
How to build a wormery
http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk/...
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?ar...
Happy Worming
Where can I get a Wormery in Spain?
By wormery do you mean worm/bed/ farm?
If so links below will tell you how to build your own.
Video of how to
http://current.com/watch/27192662
How to build a wormery
http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk/...
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?ar...
Happy Worming
I want to make my own troughs for my plants for next year?
i have been to many garden centres and been ripped off with buying pots so i want to make my own.I think that its cement and compost, to give the old look but not sure of what amount to use.anybody got any ideas and tips
I want to make my own troughs for my plants for next year?
Making a Hypertufa Container
What you need:
1 bag of cement (portland cement is best)
1 bag of sand
1 bag of fine peat moss
Coffee can or other measuring device
Plastic dishpan
Large plastic tub for mixing
Plastic bag or plastic wrap
Piece of 1/2" wooden dowel
Wire Brush
Thick rubber gloves
Hypertufa is inexpensive and easy to make. Combine 1 part cement mix, 1 part sand, and 2 parts peat moss together in a large, shallow tub. Avoid using prepared cement that contains gravel as it will give the finished container a coarse texture. Measure the ingredients by volume, not by weight. A large coffee can works great for measuring.
Once all of the different components are thoroughly combined, start gradually adding water to the mix. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and mix in the water. Keep adding water until the hypertufa becomes the consistency of Play Dough. If the hypertufa becomes too wet, the mix won't hold its shape in the mold. If this happens, just add a little more of the dry mix to absorb the excess water.
The mold being used for this trough is a standard plastic dishpan, however almost any plastic or wood container can be used. In order to keep the hypertufa from sticking to the mold, line the inside of the dishpan with plastic.
Start pressing the hypertufa into the mold, keeping a thickness of about 1 1/2" on the bottom and sides. If the mix is the right consistency, it should hold its form just fine.
Once you finish pressing the hypertufa into the mold, use a 1/2" wood dowel to make a few drainage holes in the bottom of the trough. Cover the top of the mold with plastic and let the mix set.
It should take about 24 hours for the hypertufa to set properly. Ideally, you should be able to scratch the surface of the container with your fingernail, but it shouldn't give if you press into it with your finger. Carefully turn the mold over and remove the trough. Remove the plastic from the outside of the container.
Use a wire brush to round off any sharp edges and to give the trough a weathered appearance.
The finished container should be allowed to cure for an additional month or so. Keep it in an area where it is protected from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures. After the container is sufficiently cured, it needs to be washed thoroughly to remove the highly alkaline chemical residue left from the wetted cement. For a beautiful finish, try covering the outside of the container with moss
Reply:use wood.
buy some scaffolding planks, and cut them to whatever size you need, then line the inside with plastic sheet, remembering to leave drainage holes in the base.
then you can paint them with exterior wood paint, loads of colours to choose from.
Reply:DIY.net has a recipe and plans to make these with Tufa.
Reply:you can take a regular cardboard box, plastic sheeting, concrete mix and coconut hull mulch and make them.
Line the box with plastic sheeting leaving enough to fold over into the trough.
Mix your concrete and coconut hull mix thick like a brownie mix.
Form it to fit the inside of your box and push it gently up the sides of the box.
Keep the form about 2" thick and form out for the middle as you go.
Punch at least 3 drain holes in the bottom
Fold the plastic over into the middle of the trough and let it sit out in a shady spot for about a week to cure and dry
Pull the box away from the form and take a wire brush to roughen up the sides. Do this gently as the concrete will not be totaly cured yet.
LEt them sit another week and you can safely move them to where they can be planted.
The lady I saw explaining this made several in different shapes. She even made concrete planks to set them on to vary the heights.
If you want them to grow mold quickly and have that weathered look you can smear on plain yogurt and let it sit under a tree and within a few weeks you will have the nice green moss/mold growing on the sides.
Good luck.
Reply:Don't bother
Reply:what you mean is hyper tuffer, it is made of sand, cement, compost and for good effect add a little moss.
i have used this to great affect reparing stone troughs,
to make it you should get a buckets and add the constituents at the following proportions
1 part cement, 1 part sand, 2 parts compost and moss by eye, enough water to make a firm dough
the best thing to do is cover and existing trough or planter, if you plan to this try ad make the best possible key, so if its a wood trough put small nails in preferably with large heads, apply the mixture over the structure carefuly adding little at a time. smoothing on with your hands.
if you are using and different base like an old sink try and make it rough.
good luck, and if at first you dont suceed try again its worth it.
Reply:You are better off purchasing them.
Reply:The ones you are looking for are made of ready mix concrete and spaghmam moss. You can find the directions on hgtv.com. These are fun and easy to make and look great! I am at work so I don't have the recipe with me.
I want to make my own troughs for my plants for next year?
Making a Hypertufa Container
What you need:
1 bag of cement (portland cement is best)
1 bag of sand
1 bag of fine peat moss
Coffee can or other measuring device
Plastic dishpan
Large plastic tub for mixing
Plastic bag or plastic wrap
Piece of 1/2" wooden dowel
Wire Brush
Thick rubber gloves
Hypertufa is inexpensive and easy to make. Combine 1 part cement mix, 1 part sand, and 2 parts peat moss together in a large, shallow tub. Avoid using prepared cement that contains gravel as it will give the finished container a coarse texture. Measure the ingredients by volume, not by weight. A large coffee can works great for measuring.
Once all of the different components are thoroughly combined, start gradually adding water to the mix. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and mix in the water. Keep adding water until the hypertufa becomes the consistency of Play Dough. If the hypertufa becomes too wet, the mix won't hold its shape in the mold. If this happens, just add a little more of the dry mix to absorb the excess water.
The mold being used for this trough is a standard plastic dishpan, however almost any plastic or wood container can be used. In order to keep the hypertufa from sticking to the mold, line the inside of the dishpan with plastic.
Start pressing the hypertufa into the mold, keeping a thickness of about 1 1/2" on the bottom and sides. If the mix is the right consistency, it should hold its form just fine.
Once you finish pressing the hypertufa into the mold, use a 1/2" wood dowel to make a few drainage holes in the bottom of the trough. Cover the top of the mold with plastic and let the mix set.
It should take about 24 hours for the hypertufa to set properly. Ideally, you should be able to scratch the surface of the container with your fingernail, but it shouldn't give if you press into it with your finger. Carefully turn the mold over and remove the trough. Remove the plastic from the outside of the container.
Use a wire brush to round off any sharp edges and to give the trough a weathered appearance.
The finished container should be allowed to cure for an additional month or so. Keep it in an area where it is protected from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures. After the container is sufficiently cured, it needs to be washed thoroughly to remove the highly alkaline chemical residue left from the wetted cement. For a beautiful finish, try covering the outside of the container with moss
Reply:use wood.
buy some scaffolding planks, and cut them to whatever size you need, then line the inside with plastic sheet, remembering to leave drainage holes in the base.
then you can paint them with exterior wood paint, loads of colours to choose from.
Reply:DIY.net has a recipe and plans to make these with Tufa.
Reply:you can take a regular cardboard box, plastic sheeting, concrete mix and coconut hull mulch and make them.
Line the box with plastic sheeting leaving enough to fold over into the trough.
Mix your concrete and coconut hull mix thick like a brownie mix.
Form it to fit the inside of your box and push it gently up the sides of the box.
Keep the form about 2" thick and form out for the middle as you go.
Punch at least 3 drain holes in the bottom
Fold the plastic over into the middle of the trough and let it sit out in a shady spot for about a week to cure and dry
Pull the box away from the form and take a wire brush to roughen up the sides. Do this gently as the concrete will not be totaly cured yet.
LEt them sit another week and you can safely move them to where they can be planted.
The lady I saw explaining this made several in different shapes. She even made concrete planks to set them on to vary the heights.
If you want them to grow mold quickly and have that weathered look you can smear on plain yogurt and let it sit under a tree and within a few weeks you will have the nice green moss/mold growing on the sides.
Good luck.
Reply:Don't bother
Reply:what you mean is hyper tuffer, it is made of sand, cement, compost and for good effect add a little moss.
i have used this to great affect reparing stone troughs,
to make it you should get a buckets and add the constituents at the following proportions
1 part cement, 1 part sand, 2 parts compost and moss by eye, enough water to make a firm dough
the best thing to do is cover and existing trough or planter, if you plan to this try ad make the best possible key, so if its a wood trough put small nails in preferably with large heads, apply the mixture over the structure carefuly adding little at a time. smoothing on with your hands.
if you are using and different base like an old sink try and make it rough.
good luck, and if at first you dont suceed try again its worth it.
Reply:You are better off purchasing them.
Reply:The ones you are looking for are made of ready mix concrete and spaghmam moss. You can find the directions on hgtv.com. These are fun and easy to make and look great! I am at work so I don't have the recipe with me.
Where can I get a spearmint plant or spearmint leaves in west/south-west London or Surrey ?
Preferably anywhere other than a garden centre - visited two yesterday and they can be a bit unreliable - I need spearmint for making Mojitos tonight!
Where can I get a spearmint plant or spearmint leaves in west/south-west London or Surrey ?
try the herbs section of your local grocery store! you can generally find fresh mint there.
Reply:I'm afraid I don't know of any in south west, but there's a great garden centre near where I used to live in Mottingham (SE9/SE12) which may well be able to help. It's only a short trip round the M25 and contact details are below so you can check availability before you waste a journey.
Mottingham Plant Centre
Hadlow College, Mottingham Lane, Mottingham, London, SE12 9AW
0181 8518793
Reply:i've done a search and i can't find anywhere selling mint plants, at this time of year, sorry.
only thing i can suggest is ask if any1 has mint growing in their garden. or mayb u could find some on waste ground.
mint will grow anywhere, given the chance.
Where can I get a spearmint plant or spearmint leaves in west/south-west London or Surrey ?
try the herbs section of your local grocery store! you can generally find fresh mint there.
Reply:I'm afraid I don't know of any in south west, but there's a great garden centre near where I used to live in Mottingham (SE9/SE12) which may well be able to help. It's only a short trip round the M25 and contact details are below so you can check availability before you waste a journey.
Mottingham Plant Centre
Hadlow College, Mottingham Lane, Mottingham, London, SE12 9AW
0181 8518793
Reply:i've done a search and i can't find anywhere selling mint plants, at this time of year, sorry.
only thing i can suggest is ask if any1 has mint growing in their garden. or mayb u could find some on waste ground.
mint will grow anywhere, given the chance.
Can I grow spuds from the ones I have in the kitchen, I want to grow them in a tub?
I asked at the Garden Centre, the chap said I was too late for seed spuds and that I might be able to grow some from normal spuds, I am trying to get the kids interested in veg etc the toms and strawberrys I have managed ~ help please
Can I grow spuds from the ones I have in the kitchen, I want to grow them in a tub?
Yes - but the spuds need to have sprouted or " grown eyes" before planting them. You need to put them in the tub (as large a pos) with a little soil at the bottom and cover the spuds with some soil and as they start to sprout leaves then add more soil, and continue this way as the new growth shows through. The more you add soil/let the potatoe grow under the soil will encourage more potatoes to grow.
Reply:Since you're doing this with your children and you're growing tomatos also try this:
Take a small tomato plant, core out a potato and plant the tomato in it! You will get a 'pomato' that will be tomatos on top and potatos underground. I recently did this with the children at my church. It's a fun way to get kids interested in gardening and grafting.
Reply:Check your potatoes at home for "eyes". Usually they will sprout on their own. Cut the potato so that there is an inch or so square with the eye in the center. Plant them during the dark of the moon.
Reply:Use garden soil and mix in some straw. This makes it easier to dig them at the end. Let the potato sprout it's eyes. When they have good size eyes, cut 1 inch cubes with an eye in the center of each one. Plant it 2-3 inches deep, about a foot apart. Water. Some people like to mound soil against the plant as it grows. When the plant starts to die back, pull them. If your not going to use them right away, hang them to dry for a few days. It thickens the skin.
Reply:Yes you can.
Reply:Yes if you plant them in the right season and if they have sprouted shoots.
Reply:Let the potatoes go to seed, cut them in half and leave them then, put them in a dark place they will turn to seed when they have turned plant them in your tub and you will grow some potatoes, hope you all have fun
Reply:Yes they will grow but although the stems and leaves will be quite prolific you may not get much in the way of potatoes as a crop. That is why serious growers use seed potatoes.This will not detract from the educational aspect for the kids. You could try other veg from seed, carrots,onions,and lettuce to go with your tomatoes.
Reply:Yes and why not get a few shallots from your shop and put them in aswell. You can also grow garlic,
Reply:You could, but treat it as an experiment. Bought seed potatoes are certified virus-free. Yours may not be so there's a possibility that they may become diseased. By all means grow in a tub. If they are diseased you won't contaminate the garden soil.
Why not try fast growing crops as it's for the kids. Radishes, lettuce and sweetcorn are quick. - Happy growing.
Reply:you can but leave them in longer than september
Reply:sure can
Reply:one of the reasons for planting seed potatoes,is they are disease free, so yes you can plant what you have make sure they are well covered up at all times under ground and as they grow keep piling more earth on top or grass cuttings if skins are green do not give to your little ones, you will get most people telling you to chit the spud that is let it grow sprouts, this is a waste of time as recent rhs trials have proved so no need
Reply:yes you can make sure there have some green roots growing from them
Reply:Yes definitely, i did the very same last year and was amazed at the results..... and the taste...
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Can I grow spuds from the ones I have in the kitchen, I want to grow them in a tub?
Yes - but the spuds need to have sprouted or " grown eyes" before planting them. You need to put them in the tub (as large a pos) with a little soil at the bottom and cover the spuds with some soil and as they start to sprout leaves then add more soil, and continue this way as the new growth shows through. The more you add soil/let the potatoe grow under the soil will encourage more potatoes to grow.
Reply:Since you're doing this with your children and you're growing tomatos also try this:
Take a small tomato plant, core out a potato and plant the tomato in it! You will get a 'pomato' that will be tomatos on top and potatos underground. I recently did this with the children at my church. It's a fun way to get kids interested in gardening and grafting.
Reply:Check your potatoes at home for "eyes". Usually they will sprout on their own. Cut the potato so that there is an inch or so square with the eye in the center. Plant them during the dark of the moon.
Reply:Use garden soil and mix in some straw. This makes it easier to dig them at the end. Let the potato sprout it's eyes. When they have good size eyes, cut 1 inch cubes with an eye in the center of each one. Plant it 2-3 inches deep, about a foot apart. Water. Some people like to mound soil against the plant as it grows. When the plant starts to die back, pull them. If your not going to use them right away, hang them to dry for a few days. It thickens the skin.
Reply:Yes you can.
Reply:Yes if you plant them in the right season and if they have sprouted shoots.
Reply:Let the potatoes go to seed, cut them in half and leave them then, put them in a dark place they will turn to seed when they have turned plant them in your tub and you will grow some potatoes, hope you all have fun
Reply:Yes they will grow but although the stems and leaves will be quite prolific you may not get much in the way of potatoes as a crop. That is why serious growers use seed potatoes.This will not detract from the educational aspect for the kids. You could try other veg from seed, carrots,onions,and lettuce to go with your tomatoes.
Reply:Yes and why not get a few shallots from your shop and put them in aswell. You can also grow garlic,
Reply:You could, but treat it as an experiment. Bought seed potatoes are certified virus-free. Yours may not be so there's a possibility that they may become diseased. By all means grow in a tub. If they are diseased you won't contaminate the garden soil.
Why not try fast growing crops as it's for the kids. Radishes, lettuce and sweetcorn are quick. - Happy growing.
Reply:you can but leave them in longer than september
Reply:sure can
Reply:one of the reasons for planting seed potatoes,is they are disease free, so yes you can plant what you have make sure they are well covered up at all times under ground and as they grow keep piling more earth on top or grass cuttings if skins are green do not give to your little ones, you will get most people telling you to chit the spud that is let it grow sprouts, this is a waste of time as recent rhs trials have proved so no need
Reply:yes you can make sure there have some green roots growing from them
Reply:Yes definitely, i did the very same last year and was amazed at the results..... and the taste...
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