Help with half dead roses?

I moved into the beautiful old house where the previous owner did NOTHING with her yard for 3 years. Literally. No mowing, no trimming, no pruning. The daffodils have grown wild since, and I love them, but the poor roses look terrible. They are the tea type so they have grown tall, but where they haven%26#039;t been trimmed and pruned for a few years, they are very sparse. I thought about cutting them down and seeing what will happen, but I don%26#039;t want to kill them. The same for the azaleas and rhododendrons. What can I do for them?

Help with half dead roses?
Roses are very tough. Give then a good hard prune to size them down and shape them - preferably in winter when dormant (however, I have done mine in summer too when necessary and give them a good water and they%26#039;ve never suffered).


As for the grass, I recently scraped off just the top of my lawn to get rid of as many dormant weeds as possible, bought some lawn seed, loosened the top soil, sowed the seed (thicker than recommended as the birds kept eating it lol) and follwed the rest of hte seed pack instructions. After about 6 weks it looked really nice.
Reply:Have you ever thought of laying banana skins round your roses and just adding a little soil over the top of them. As when they rot down they produce potassium which really gives a good boost of fertilizer at not much cost to yourself. Report It

Reply:To save time later spraying roses for green fly and black fly grow garlic round them as the roses draw up some of the flavor of the Garlic and really makes them think twice to settling in your roses over the summer or you can use Lavenders but remember to leave enough room for the rose and Lavender. Report It

Reply:Cut them back, don%26#039;t cut them down. It sounds like you have got great soil. Plant a vegy garden and a herb lawn. Have a great time gardening.
Reply:its early April so you can cut roses back hard to 18 inches then water in some rose fertilizer (it sounds drastic but the reward will be worth it), leave the daffodils to die off naturally and if you want to move them leave that until October, it wont be long before the azaleas and rhododendrons will be in flower leave them alone for now, when they have died off remove all dead flowers and sickly thin bits of stem leaving only healthy strong stems feed both with Azalea feed, do the same every year. hope I%26#039;ve been of help
Reply:Your best bet is to go to a nursery and find out what to do. everything you mentioned has different fertilizer needs and pruning.


you might be the lady that did nothing in her yard for 3 years if you ask people on yahoo a big serious question. you need to spend some money honey.





EDIT...if she did %26quot;nothing%26quot; in her garden for 3 years, she probably did %26quot;nothing%26quot; inside that old house for much longer. I hope you had a home inspection.





EDIT#2: If you had a flea problem, you might also want to check for termites. since it was an older property. best wishes, really.
Reply:you cant go wrong if you follow the advice of the second answer. good luck.
Reply:1. Tea rose care:





http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...





http://gardening.about.com/od/rose1/a/Hy...





2. Azaleas care:


http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1...





3. Rhododendron care:


http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Flow...





Grass:


It would be best to let a professional lawn service or landscaper put in a lawn for you the first time. Be sure to ask them how to take care of it.





It would also be best to put in an automatic lawn sprinkler system because water is what makes a lawn pretty. It is a must to have a good weekly watering and mowing schedule.





But if you want to do it yourself, go here:


How to grow a lawn, click this link


http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a-Lawn-Easil...



hairstyles hair style

What's the best lowgrowing shrub that wont kill my dog if she eats it?

I have a chocolate lab that tries to eat everything new in the yard, and I want to landscape in spite of her. Oleanders, elephant ears, azaleas, berry-bearing hollys are all out. What else is there?

What%26#039;s the best lowgrowing shrub that wont kill my dog if she eats it?
Since %26quot;Granny%26quot; is dissing everyone, it%26#039;s interesting that she lists my resource!





This list is from a pet information site and a reliable source for safety. A list of %26quot;do not%26quot; plants that are poisonous will not cover plants that are not pet friendly. All of the plants on THIS list are not poisonous to pets! Check out my source at the bottom for more great info on pet friendly yards!!





A


Achira


Acorn squash


African violet


Algaroba


Aluminum plant


Alumroot


American rubber


Anthericum comosum


Antirrhinum multiflorum


Arabian gentian


Aregelia


Artillery plant


Aspidium falcatum


Aubepine


Autumn olive





B


Bachelors buttons


Ball fern


Bamboo


Bamboo palm


Bamboo vine


Banana


Banana squash


Begonia species


Belmore sentry palm


Big shellbark hickory


Bitter pecan


Bitternut


Black haw


Black hawthorn


Blaspheme vine


Bloodleaf


Blooming sally


Bluebottle


Blue bead


Blue daisy


Blue echeveria


Blue-*****


Blue-eyed daisy


Blunt leaf peperomia


Blushing bromeliad


Bold sword fern


Boston fern


Bottlebrush


Bottle Palm


Brazilian orchid


Bride%26#039;s bonnet


Bristly greenbrier


Broom hickory


Brodiaea pulchella


Butterfly ginger


Butterfly iris


Bullbrier


Bur gourd


Burro%26#039;s tail


Buttercup squash


Butterfly squash





C


Caeroba


Calathea insignis


Calthea lancifolia


California pitcher plant


Callistemon bradyandrus


Callistemon viminalis


Callistemon citrinus


Calochortus nuttalli


Camellia


Canada hemlock


Canary date palm


Candle plant


Candycorn plant


Canna lily


Cantebury-bell


Cape jasmine


Cape primrose


Carob


Carob tree


Caroba


Carobinha


Carolina hemlock


Carrion flower


Carrot flower


Carrot fern


Casaba melon


Cast Iron plant


Cat brier


Cat ear


Cattleya labiata


Celosia globosa


Celosia plumosa


Celosia spicata


Chamaedorean


Chaparral


Chenille plant


Chestnut


Chicken-gizzard


Chickens and hens


Chin-lao-shu


China aster


China root


Chinese plumbago


Chlorophytum


Chlorophytum bechetii


Chocolate soldier


Christmas dagger


Christmas palm


Christmas orchid


Cinnamon


Cinquefoil


Cirrhopetalum


Clearweed


Cliff brake


Cocks comb


Cocktail orchid


Collinia elegans


Color-band


Columnar


Common camellia


Common catbrier


Common garden canna


Common greenbrier


Common snapdragon


Common staghorn fern


Confederate jasmine


Coolwort


Copperlead


Copper rose


Coralardisia


Coral bells


Coralberry


Cornflower


Crape myrtle


Crataegus phaenopyrum


Crataegus spp.


Creeping charlie


Creeping gloxinia


Creeping mahonia


Creeping pilea


Creeping rubus


Creeping zinnia


Crepe myrtle


Crimson bottlebush


Crimson cup


Crisped feather fern


Crossandra


Cucumber


Cushon aloe


Cushion moss


Cyrtudeira reptans





D


Dainty


Dainty rabbits-foot fern


Dallas fern


Dancing doll orchid


Davallia bullata mariessi


Davallia trichomanoides


Desert trumpet


Dichelostemma


Dichorisandra reginae


Dinteranthus vanzylii


Duffii fern


Duffy fern


Dwarf date palm


Dwarf feather fern


Dwarf palm


Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star


Dwarf royal palm


Dwarf whitman fern





E


Earth star


Easter cattleya


Easter daisy


Easter lily cactus


Easter orchid


Edible banana


Elephant-Ear Begonia


Emerald ripple peperomia


English hawthorn


Epidendrum atropurpeum


Epidendrum ibaguense


Epidendrum


Episcia spp.





F


False aralia


Fairy fountain


Fan tufted palm


Feather fern


Feathered amaranth


Fiery reed orchid


Fig leaf gourd


Figleaf palm


Fingernail plant


Fire weed


Fish tail fern


Flame african violet


Flame of the woods


Flame violet


Florida butter-fly orchid


Fluffy ruffles


Forster sentry palm


Fortunes palm


Freckle face


Friendship plant


Frosty


G


Garden marigold


Garden snapdragon


German violet


Gherkins


Ghost leafless orchid


Ghost plant


Giant aster


Giant holly fern


Giant white inch plant


Gibasis geniculata


Globe thistle


Gloxinia


Gold bloom


Gold-fish plant


Golden bells


Golden lace orchid


Golden shower orchid


Good luck palm


Grape hyacinth


Grape Ivy


Great willow herb


Green ripple peperomia


Greenbrier





H


Hagbrier


Hardy baby tears


Hardy gloxinia


Haws


Haws apple


Haworthia


Hawthorn


Hedgehog gourd


Hellfetter


Hemlock tree


Hen and chickens fern


Hens and chickens


Hickory


Hindu rope plant


Holligold


Holly fern


Hollyhock


Honey locust


Honey plant


Honeydew melons


Honeysuckle fuchsia


Hookera pulchella


Horse brier


Hoya carnosa %26#039;exotica%26#039;


Hoya carnosa %26#039;krinkle%26#039;


Hoya carnosa %26#039;variegata%26#039;


Hoya %26#039;Mauna Loa%26#039;


Hubbard squash


Hypocyrta spp.





I


Ice plant


Imbricata sword fern


Irish moss


Iron cross begonia


Iron tree


Ivy peperomia


Ivy-leaf peperomia





J


Jackson brier


Jacob%26#039;s ladder


Japanese aralia


Japanese holly fern


Japanese moss


Japanese pittosporum


Jasmine


Jewel orchid


Joseph%26#039;s coat


Jungle geranium





K


Kaempferis


Kahali ginger


Kenilworth ivy


Kentia palm


Kenya palm


Kenya violet


Kharoub


King nut


King of the forest


King and queen fern


Kuang-yen- pa-hsieh





L


Lace flower vine


Lace orchid


Ladies ear drops


Lady lou


Lady palm


Lagerstroemia indica


Lance Pleumele


Large


Lady Palm


Laurel-leaved greenbrier


Leather peperomia


Leng-fen tu%26#039;an


Leopard lily


Leopard orchid


Lesser snapdragon


Lily of the valley orchid


Linden


Lipstick plant


Little zebra plant


Little fantasy peperomia


Living rock cactus


Living stones


Locust pods


Lou-lang-t%26#039;ou


Luther





M


Madagascar jasmine


Magnolia bush


Mahonia aquifolium


Malabar gourd


Malaysian dracaema


Manila palm


Mapleleaf begonia


Maranta


Marbled fingernail


Mariposa lily


Maroon


Mary-bud


Measles plant


Melons


Metallic peperomia


Metallic leaf begonia


Mexican firecracker


Mexican rosettes


Mexican snowballs


Miniature date palm


Minature fish tail


Minature maranta


Minature marble plant


Mistletoe cactus


Mockernut hickory


Mosaic plant


Mosiac vase


Moss agate


Moss campion


Moss fern


Moss phlox


Moss rose


Mossy campion


Mother fern


Mother spleenwort


Mother of pearl


Mountain camellia


Mountain grape


Mulberry bush greenbrier


Mulberry tree


Musa paradisiaca


Muscari armeniacum


Muscari spp.


Muskmellon





N


Narrow leafed pleomele


Natal plum


Neanthe bella palm


Nematanthus spp.


Neanthebella


Neoregelia


Nephrolepsis


Nerve plant


New silver and bronze


Night blooming cereus





O


Odontoglossum spp.


Old man cactus


Old world orchid


Orange star


Oregon grape


Ossifragi vase





P


Paddys wig


Painted lady


Palm lily


Pampus grass


Panamiga


Pansy orchid


Paradise palm


Parlor palm


Parlor plant


Parsley fern


Peace begonia


Peacock plant


Pearl plant


Pearly dots


Peperomia hederifolia


Peperomia peltifolia


Peperomia rotundifolia


Peperomia sandersii


Pepper face


Persian violet


Pheasant plant


Piggy back plant


Pigmy date palm


Pignut


Pignut hickory


Pilea microphylla


Pilea mucosa


Pink Brocade


Pink Pearl


Pink polka dot plant


Pink starlite


Pirliteiro


Pitaya


Plantanus orientalis


Plantanus occidentalis


Platinum peperomia


Platycerium alicicorne


Plumbago larpentiae


Plush plant


Polka dot plant


Polystichum falcatum


Pony tail


Porcelain flower


Pot marigold


Prairie lily


Prairie snowball


Prayer plant


Prickly bottlebrush


Prostrate coleus


Purple baby tears


Purple passion vine


Purple waffle plant


Purpleosier willow





Q


Queen%26#039;s spiderwort


Queencup


Queens spiderwort


Queensland arrowroot





R


Rabbits foot fern


Rainbow orchid


Red african violet


Red berried greenbrier


Red edge peperomia


Red hawthorne


Red palm lily


Red veined prayer


Reed palm


Resurrection lily


Rex begonia


Rhynchophorum


Ribbon plant (Chlorophytum comosum)


Roosevelt fern


Royal velvet plant


Rubber plant, baby


Russian olive





S


Saffron spike zebra


Saint Bernards lily


Sand lily


Sand verbena


Satin pellionia


Sawbrier


Scabious


Scarborough lily


Scarlet orchid


Scarlet sage


Sego lily


Shagbark hickory


Shan ku%26#039;ei-lai


Shellbark hickory


Shiny leaf smilax


Shrimp cactus


Silver bell


Silver berry


Silver heart


Silver-leaf peperomia


Silver nerve plant


Silver pink vine


Silver star


Silver table fern


Silver tree anamiga


Slender deutzia


Small fruited hickory


Smilax tamnoides vas


Speckled wood lily


Spice orchid


Spider ivy


Spider plant


Spotted laurel


Squarenut


Squirrels foot fern


Star jasmine


Star lily


Star plant


Star tulip


Star window plant


Strawberry


Striped blushing


Sugar pods


Sulfur flower


Summer hyacinth


Swedish ivy


Sweetheart hoya


Sweetheart peperomia


Sweet william


Sword fern





T


Tahitian bridal veil


Tailed orchid


Tall feather fern


Tall mahonia


Teasel gourd


Texas sage


Thea japonica


Thimble cactus


Thorn apple


Ti hu-ling


Tiger orchid


Toad spotted cactus


Torch lily


Tous-les-mois


Trailing peperomia


Tree cactus


Tree gloxinia


Tropical moss


True cantalope


Tu fu-ling


Tulip poplar


Tulip tree


Turban squash


Turf lily





U


Umbrella plant


Urbinia agavoides


Usambara violet





V


Variegated laurel


Variegated oval leaf peperomia


Variegated philodendron leaf


Variegated wandering jew


Variegated wax plant


Velvet plant


Venus fly trap


Verona fern


Verona lace fern


Vining peperomia


Violet slipper gloxinia





W


Waffle plant


Walking anthericum


Washington hawthorn


Water hickory


Watermelon begonia


Watermelon peperomia


Watermelon pilea


Wax plant


Wax rosette


Weeping bottlebrush


Weeping sergeant hemlock


Weisdornbluten


West indian gherkin


Western sword


White ginger


White edged swedish ivy


White heart hickory


Whitman fern


Wild buckwheat


Wild buckwheat


Wild hyacinth


Wild lantana


Wild sarsaparilla


Wild strawberry


Willow herb


Windmill palm


Winter cattleya


Withered snapdragon


Woolflower





Y


Yellow bloodleaf


Yellow-flowered gourd


Yerba linda





Z


Zebra haworthia


Zebra plant


Zinnia sp.


Zucchini squash


Check out my source for more info on dog friendly yards:
Reply:It will probably be easier to read the list of what NOT to plant and then go from there.


ASPCA


Animal Poison Control Center


Toxic PlantsThis list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.


http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...


***************NOTE**************


Non Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats


http://www.petfriendlyhouse.com/informat...


Don%26#039;t take the advice of any of the experts in this category in Yahoo! Answers sometimes they just put an answer.





Follow the directions of the real experts above.
Reply:Try something hardy and WOODY. Also, don%26#039;t let your dog outside too much. Get it to a park. Grass plants can%26#039;t hurt either.
Reply:boxwood and is easily shaped



genealogy mormon

What is a good website to buy flower bulbs and seeds?

I want to start my first garden in my new yard. What are some good combinations? I like azaleas and camelot lavender foxgloves.

What is a good website to buy flower bulbs and seeds?
Why go on line when you can buy now at the stores?





Sure it might seem a bargain but remember you will be paying shipping too.





Azalea%26#039;s are good for a spring show so are Rhododendrons, I also like Forsythia.





Bulbs are best bought in the fall.





Peony%26#039;s are in the store now if you like to bring in fragrant flowers for the house, Clematis one of my favorites:





http://www.clematis.com/html-docs/homepa...





The list goes on, trot down to you local nursery





Have fun
Reply:Try Michigan Bulb. They have a beautiful assortment of both bulbs and flowers. They will send you a free catalog so that you can sit and study what you want to put where. The products are guaranteed. Have fun.
Reply:direct-gardening.com - the best and the cheapest
Reply:From Dave%26#039;s Garden: The most highly rated companies http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/


Antique Rose Emporium: http://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/


Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.


http://www.rareseeds.com/


Bluestone Perennials has helpful lists. :http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/...


http://bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/inde...


Brent %26amp; Becky%26#039;s Bulbs There are some excellent combinations here:


http://www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com/summe...


Brushwood Nursery:


http://www.gardenvines.com/catalog/


Buried Treasures http://www.buried-treasure.net/index.php


Chamblee%26#039;s Rose Nursery http://www.chambleeroses.com/


Classy Groundcovers:


http://classygroundcovers.com/?affl=dg


Forestfarm has some beautiful Japanese Maples:


http://www.forestfarm.com/search/gallery...


Garden Crossings LLC (Coral Bells) Heuchera %26#039;Miracle%26#039; would go well with lavender foxglove.


http://www.gardencrossings.com/index.cfm... http://www.gardencrossings.com/


Garden Store-N-More ..MALVA sylvestris Mauritiana- High Mallow rich purple/pinkish flowers with plum veins are produced in abundance from late summer to late fall:


http://www.gardenstore-n-more.com/servle...


http://www.gardenstore-n-more.com/servle...


Gardener%26#039;s Supply Company http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.s...


Hallson Gardens:


http://www.perennialnursery.com/catalog/...


Katz Kuntry Kuttins Anchusa %26quot;Blue Angel%26quot; has indigo blue flowers which reach approximately 10%26quot; in height:


http://www.katzkuntrykuttins.biz/seeds.h...


Lazy S%26#039;S Farm %26amp; Nursery deer resistant plants, %26#039;Adonis Blue%26#039; Butterfly Bush:


http://www.lazyssfarm.com/Plants/Shrubs/... http://www.lazyssfarm.com/Plants/Deer_Re...


Lee Valley Tools, Ltd.


Logee%26#039;s Greenhouses, Ltd.


http://www.logees.com/products.asp?dept=...


http://www.logees.com/products.asp?dept=...


Made in the Shade Gardens:


http://www.hostaguy.com/OurGardens.html


Oakes Daylilies http://www.oakesdaylilies.com/supplier/h...


Old House Gardens - Heirloom Bulbs: http://www.oldhousegardens.com/


http://www.oldhousegardens.com/bestS.asp


Onalee%26#039;s Home-Grown Seeds %26amp; Plants: Butterfly garden, perennials %26amp; bulbs


http://onaleeseeds.bizhosting.com/butter...


http://onaleeseeds.bizhosting.com/perenn...


http://onaleeseeds.bizhosting.com/store_...


Paradise Garden http://www.paradisegarden.com/shop/home....


Select Seeds Antique Flowers http://selectseeds.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi...


Sooner Plant Farm (home of Imagine Backyard Trees®) Territorial Seed Company http://www.territorialseed.com/prod_deta...


The Tasteful Garden You can plant herbs with your flowers as companion plants:


http://www.tastefulgarden.com/store/pc/v...


Touch of Nature, Inc.


http://www.touchofnature.com/





Here are some preplanned gardens:


http://www.highcountrygardens.com/catalo...


The blue Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia ) blends with the rosy Agastache cana %26#039;Rosita%26#039;, %26amp; the yellows in Gaillardia, Achillea filipendulina %26#039;Coronation Gold%26#039; .


Nice combos:


http://www.highcountrygardens.com/catalo...





I enjoy buying my plants, bulbs %26amp; seeds locally, but it%26#039;s really nice to be able to have other resources available when I can%26#039;t find them in local garden centers.





Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
Reply:http://www.hollandbulb.com/
Reply:Things like azaleas and common plants are great to get locally. There are a lot of varieties that you can find at your local store and get a great deal. As far as bulbs are concerned, you will find the best variety on-line and be able to get the most unusual plants that your neighbors won%26#039;t have. I like parkseed.com Dave%26#039;s garden is a great website also. There%26#039;s also gardenweb.com, you can find local people in your community to discuss any problems or successes you may be having and possibly exchange plants with local gardeners. It%26#039;s a great website.





Good luck and enjoy!



flower

What do you think this poem means?

I am having trouble trying to understand this poem:





Some things are very dear to me--


Such things as flowers bathed by rain


Or patterns traced upon the sea


Or crocuses where snow has lain . . .


The iridescence of a gem,


The moon%26#039;s cool opalescent light,


Azaleas and the scent of them,


And honeysuckles in the night.


And many sounds are also dear--


Like winds that sing among the trees


Or crickets calling from the weir


Or Negroes humming melodies.


But dearer far than all surmise


Are sudden tear-drops in your eyes











Can anyone help dissect this meaning?

What do you think this poem means?
It%26#039;s a love poem.





Firstly it pays homage to the beauty that we can find in every day life. It lists very simple things, like how a flower looks after the rain, the smell of night and the sound of the wind.





So we know that the author has a real appreciation for the small and big things that he/she experiences in life, but the point is that nothing is more precious to them than the person they are dedicating the poem to.





While one could say that the author loves to bring tears to their beloved%26#039;s eyes, I doubt it is that literal. The sort of gentle devotion that this poem declares wouldn%26#039;t be represented in creating pain.





More likely is that the tear-drops stand for any or an emotional response. I think he/she is speaking of the bond between them, whether it is a familial or romantic love, and how dear that bond is to them.
Reply:It is sort of imagism with a tin ear.


All but the last two lines indicate pleasures of the senses including sights, smells and sounds. But the last two lines suggest that more important than any of the raw senses are the indication of emotion on the part of the person being addressed. Tears can be signs of pain, of joy or even of heightened emotion. We can give the poet the benefit of the doubt and assume he meant some kind of affection and that the point of the poem is that love (of you) is more important than the joys of the senses
Reply:The list of things %26quot;dear to me%26quot; is of things in nature which are pleasant to the senses. %26quot;Sudden teardrops%26quot; refers to the emotional reactions you might have to such stimuli.





The inference is that the things themselves are not as important the feelings that go along with being human.
Reply:The author seems to be listing things created by nature that are fragile and etheral in substance. So that when his beloved sheds a tear he is in like fashion transported..... Could be wrong...so I will drop back and hum a melody now.



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General Landscaping?

I just recently purchased a new home and need help with landscaping. The home has steps that lead from the front door to the sidewalk (approx. 20 feet) and divides the yard evenly. I would like to landscape on both sides of the steps, and I would like to add two (2) half-moon flower bed one on each side of the steps where they meet the sidewalk. I would like to ask the experts what plants/bushes/etc they would recommend to landscape the areas on both sides of the steps and the half-moon flower beds. The flowers beds will be about 6 feet wide and deep. The front of the yard receives late morning and afternoon sun. The flower beds near the house have flowering azaleas and hollies.





I look forward to your response. Thanks for assisting.





Lionel

General Landscaping?
Hello,





I%26#039;ve also recently moved into a new house which has no landscaping at all, not even porches...lol but that%26#039;s a different matter. Point is, I%26#039;ve been doing a lot, did I say a lot, of research trying to find what I consider the %26#039;perfect%26#039; plants for beds close to the house. Here are a few suggestions from things that I have found and I%26#039;ll try to include the websites to where I%26#039;ve found them.





First of all I personally want 4 season interest in my beds around the house so with that in mind I suggest conifers. In those 6 foot beds you would have so many choices because there are so many different things you could use. For example, one of my favorite conifers is the %26#039;Green Arrow%26#039; Weeping Alaskan Cedar which you could use to give height to the bed, maybe toward the back. The color in the back of the bed would make a beautiful backdrop to the colors of the other plants and make them pop. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis %26#039;Green Arrow%26#039; may be 10-15%26#039; in 10 years but stays very narrow, according to what I%26#039;ve read 2-3%26#039;. There are others, however, that would give you some height to the bed but are not quite as high as Green Arrow. For example, there is Taxus baccata %26#039;Amersfoort%26#039; which get%26#039;s about 7x3 in 10 years.





If you, like I%26#039;ve thought about, want to plant something that won%26#039;t outgrow the space in 10 years then here are some other dwarf conifers I suggest.





Juniperus communis %26#039;Compressa%26#039; - in 20 years it will reach only 6 foot tall and it%26#039;s very narrow...and blue! Full Sun, Zones 2-7





Skyrocket Juniper - also blue reaching 8-10%26#039; in 10 years but only 1-2 wide, it%26#039;s extremely narrow and upright.





Check out these and a lot more at:


www.fantasticplants.com and


www. mountainmeadowsdwarfconifers.com





Also, may I suggest a beautiful, dwarf Japanese Maple. Some reach only 3%26#039; or 6%26#039; with beautiful red foliage for 3 full seasons! Check them out also at Fantastic Plants.com





Or how about:


Salix caprea %26#039;Pendula%26#039; grows only to 6-8 foot tall and about 6 foot wide although I recently bought two at Lowes that, according to them, only reaches 2 foot high and wide...we%26#039;ll see.





Check it out at:


www.HouseOfWesley.com





There are so many plants you could use that it%26#039;s really hard to suggest not knowing what you may or may not like. I hope this helps a little getting you started on your search. The plants I%26#039;ve given are my idea of basic foundational plants, however, I also plan to add perennials and such, not just all conifers and small trees. Some perennials I like that are versatile to many zones, since I don%26#039;t know the zone you are in, are:





Adam%26#039;s Needle Yucca - ivory bells growing on 4-5%26#039; spiked evergreen foliage. Zones 4-9 and will thrive almost anywhere, carefree once established. (perennial and evergreen)





Astilbe%26#039;s - different colors, feathery flowers on 20-40%26quot; spikes





Salvia Plumosa - 15-18%26quot; tall, summer long beauty as it blooms for months, spikes of violet double blooms





see the above at%26quot;





www.SpringHillNursery.com





There are also many beautiful groundcovers you could use if you choose.





I personally believe that beautiful foundational planting consist of conifers, small deciduous trees and bushes, along with perennials for some more added color. I hope these sites help. I%26#039;m sure it will beautiful when you are finished.
Reply:A dream come true! A blank slate. Afternoon sun is ideal for most perennials and rose bushes. Roses will flower all season until frost. I like beautiful and things that make you go wow! A couple of perennial decorate grass plants add interest. I do a little then go out to the street to check out the curb appeal very much like an artist would look at their canvas. Have fun.
Reply:Be sure to plant some flowering bushes in the beds. They will take up a large amount of space as well as provide something to look at over all 4 seasons. If you go with all perennials you will only have stuff to look at for 2.5 seasons.





Have fun!



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What can I plant that will put blooms all year round?

I had a friend that always had something blooming in her yard no matter what season. She had dogwoods, azaleas, etc. I live in Georgia. I%26#039;d like advice on this. I want flowers all year round.

What can I plant that will put blooms all year round?
I use a lot of bulbs for late winter, spring and early summer color. Paper white Daffodils and Snow Crocus bloom very early. Annuals are good for spring through fall color. I especially like Carnations and Dianthus. With the mild winter this year (I%26#039;m in N. Calif.) mine only stopped blooming for 1 month and I only lost 2 plants (to gophers). For winter color try Snapdragon, Pansy, Chrysanthemum, Azalea and Carolina Jessamine. Allysum is a good ground cover that will flower year round and help fill in blank spots. Snapdragons and Pansies will probably have to be replanted every year but are very inexpensive when you buy flats of them.
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Reply:Its very rare that you will find a plant that will bloom all year round.


You should plant a variety of plants and shrubs for all seasons so that when one finishes growing and flowering another plant will do the same. A mix of annuals perennials, bulbs, flowering shrubs, deciduous ones too will provide you with all year round colour. I suggest you purchase your favourites for each season and incorperate into your landscape.
Reply:There is no one plant that will bloom year round. Your friend had a mix of plants, and they were planted so that they would bloom at various times.





Very early spring: Bridal Wreath


Early Spring : Azaleas, Camellias, most bulbs


Spring %26amp; Summer: Daylillies, Irises, Crepe Myrtles


Fall: chrysanthemums (annuals; plant yearly)


Winter: Pansies (annuals)





Find a locally-owned garden center in your area, and ask them for advice. They will know what blooms well in your particular area. I know Ga can vary a lot w/ winter/summer temps from north to south. I wouldn%26#039;t bother going to a Home Depot type place; by and large the people who work there dont know anything about plants.
Reply:ask the friend how does she do that!



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My wife said it was time to trim the winter bush?

I know where the roses and azaleas are, but I don%26#039;t know where that bush is. Should I just hand her the hedge trimmers and let her do it herself?

My wife said it was time to trim the winter bush?
yes...lol.. im sure she knows where it is...
Reply:naaaaaaa


ask her if she needs help


i find it very erotic when my honey helps me trim the green or shave my legs
Reply:Hand her your Gillette Mach 4; things might get messy
Reply:that would probably be best...you wouldn%26#039;t do it to suit her anyway and there would be nothing left of it!!
Reply:Just look out for the crabs
Reply:Yeah because you know we men can%26#039;t to anything right.
Reply:Ask her to show you exactly which bush needs to be trimmed, and then do it for her ;)
Reply:She means her lady garden
Reply:yeahhh!!


go for it!


totally!!





let your wife do it. =)
Reply:no it%26#039;s more fun if you do it
Reply:A small pair of sissors would be a lot safer. Even then she might get carried away. Then they%26#039;d have to carry you away.



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I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?

I’m thinking about moving the Azaleas I have planted in front of my house. My house faces the southeast and it has been to hot and dry for them here in Arkansas for the last few years. What would be a nice low growing plant for this flower box? I need one that can tolerate heat and drought and would be low maintenance. I’m thinking about one of the dwarf Crape Myrtles called Tight Wad. Would this be a good choice? Anyone have any other ideas?

I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?
I wouldn%26#039;t consider crape myrtles drought tolerant.





Rather you might consider Burro%26#039;s tail ( a type of Sedum) and other Sedum. There are many varieties, and many do not look like the other.





There are some forms of Rhapheolepis indica that are dwarf. Ballerina is one. Some might know it as India Hawthorne.
Reply:I agree with the Burros Tail.. I have one and it is thriving on such little water.It get the most awesome flowers on it a few times a year. And i would say it is the best for a dry environment.
Reply:I recommend bashams party pink crape myrtles.


fast growing, great shade and color in 3-5 years, annual care.


http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/trees/crape...
Reply:CACTUS
Reply:Crape Myrtles is the best plant I%26#039;ve ever planted. Maitenance free except for a little pruning. Blooms all summer long. My soil type is clay and I don%26#039;t even water it.
Reply:Try delosperma (Ice Plant)



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How can i analyzed tis peom?

Analyze the following Poem according to the style sheet and write in pen.





Do not do the author or the biographical information.











Sonnet -2





Gwendolyn Bennett











Some things are very dear to me





Such things as flowers bathed by rain





Or patterns traced upon the sea





Or crocuses where snow has lain





The iridescence of a gem





The moon’s cool opalescent light





Azaleas and the scent of them





And honey suckles in the night





And many sounds are also dear –





Like winds that sing among the trees





Or crickets calling from the weir











Or Negroes humming melodies





But dearer far than all surmise





Are sudden tear-drops in your eyes

How can i analyzed tis peom?
its really wonderful i like it
Reply:it means to cherish all the little things in life
Reply:homey dissed u



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Is it safe to use fertilizer meant for high acid plants on daphne and hawthorne?

The fertilizer is meant for azaleas, rhododendron, etc. It doesn%26#039;t say anything about using it on other plants.

Is it safe to use fertilizer meant for high acid plants on daphne and hawthorne?
Daphne and Hawthorne both do better in soil that is closer to neutral. They are not acid loving plants. Therefore fertilizers that are meant for acid loving plants like Azalea, Rhododendron, Blue berries, should be avoided. Check your local nursery or garden center for a neutral ferilizer.


Good luck and happy gardening.



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What kind of flowering bush is in Arkansas??

We saw some beautiful bushes in Conway, ARK. They have hundreds of flowers on them and they come in reds, pink, white and salmon colors. Some were small but others were about 9 feet tall and about 8-10 feet in diameter on the large ones. I know they are not azaleas. They were in bloom this time of year. Any possible ideas?? A friend said Rose of Sharon but info says they bloom summer to autumn.

What kind of flowering bush is in Arkansas??
No more guessing games, I got the facts right from the top, TAB TOWNSELL, MAYOR of CONWAY ARKANSAS. From his city hall office comes the word that the Crape Myrtle busting out early this year and really putting on a show. The Arkansas Dept of Transportation expects heaver then usual traffic this weekend because of the many festivals thru out the state and by folks wanting to check out all the beautiful spring flowers.


You want the right answer, do guess. Go talk to those who are in the know. Thanks to MAYOR TOWNSELL and his CITY HALL STAFF.
Reply:Crepe Myrtles aren%26#039;t blooming here in Arkansas, yet.
Reply:Possibly Crepe myrtle





http://www.uaex.edu/Monroe/forestry/cham...
Reply:Hydrangeas
Reply:cant help you there but a rose of sharon strongly resembles a hibiscus flower
Reply:Most likely they are Rhododendron, very similar to Azaleas but in Arkansas are later blooming. both plants will sometimes bloom now in Arkansas, we%26#039;ve had a cool spring, and I%26#039;m still seeing Azaleas bloom in southern Arkansas so I%26#039;m sure they would be in Conway as it%26#039;s much farther north that I am. Hope this helps.
Reply:those were crepe myrtles but they could have been a climbing tea rose. i have 2 rose of sharon in my yard and they have not bloomed yet and they have just finished growing leaves.in the spring i look at them with hpoe that they will soon grow folige as the azaleas and hosta are growing like crazy.i have a big flower garden in front of my house and i planted purple pansies.they go with the pinks and off purples.
Reply:lilac
Reply:they could be crepe myrtle or wisteria,,they are like a vine if let alone,,but most people trim them and they become a bush I have one myself,,
Reply:The odds are it was a Hydrangea. There are many different types and several of our local stores some unique ones.





Hydrangeas are very common in Arkansas.
Reply:My guess is Crape Myrtle.



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Will newly planted trees and flowers survive freeze?

We were just hit witha four day Easter freeze after an early, warm spring that prmopted everyone to plant. I am wondering if the flowering apple, plum and cherry trees along with flowring almond bushes, tulips in bloom, azaleas, viburnum, crepe myrtles and my freshly bloomed japanese maple, will rebloom and come back for this season?

Will newly planted trees and flowers survive freeze?
I do believe they will survive this lousy late winter blast we are having. Snow is an insulator, if it was just freezing winds and cold I would worry. If you are worried about the azalea, crepe myrtles I would go ahead and get some mulch on them. The tulips if they have not opened will with stand the cold. I myself picked all my daffodils and hyacinths that bloomed and brought them inside to enjoy. Happy growing.
Reply:you have to get something to insulate them like hay and keep the roots from freezing. make sure you use alot on the trees especially the Japanese maple



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Hardy perennial flowers for Southeastern North Carolina?

Hi! I spend about 300$ a year on flowers, and out of that, only two flowers survived the winter (without being covered) and have bloomed. What are some perennials (flowers other than azaleas and flowering trees) that come back in the spring? I%26#039;m running out of money for flowers that don%26#039;t survive the winter!





Wilmington, NC

Hardy perennial flowers for Southeastern North Carolina?
CANNAS !





they are big and the leaves are really nice. cold hardy to 5, some are only to 10, but all should survive in the carolinas. if not then in the fall dig up the bulb and store it in a garage. these NEED full sun and as well as they are well watered can survive 100 in full sun despite how weak they look








also swamp sunflowers are pretty nice and very cold hardy. will definately come up in the spring.





also a rose mallow hibiscus will die in the fall and come up in the summer.
Reply:lilies, tulips, iris, and a lot of flower are good for NC because you guys dont have a real cold winter. so the plants will more likely to survive.



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Crap! Is it okay for hamsters to eat flowers?

i opened the cage door and she reached for my azaleas (is that wat it%26#039;s called? it%26#039;s got purple leaves and greenish flowers) and she pulled off a leaf and ate a bit of it, is that ok?

Crap! Is it okay for hamsters to eat flowers?
Ok, I%26#039;m not entirely sure but I found a list of things poisonous to hamsters and azaleas are not one of them.





The following should not be fed as they are poisonous to hamsters:





Bindweed


Bluebells


Bulbs


Buttercups


Clematis


Crocus


Deadly Nightshade


Elder


Evergreen Plants


Hemlock


Henbane


Horse Chestnut


Laurel leaves


Oak leaves


Privet


Ragwort


Scarlet Pimpernel


Speedwell


Toadflax





But if your hamster shows any sign on illness I think you should rush it to the vet. Good luck
Reply:Don%26#039;t panic, just keep the hamster away, give water and sunshine with a little miracle grow and everything will be all right




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What Do I need to do about my Back yard/Hill?

Hi, I have a delima about the hill behind my house. I am wanting to plant grass on it, but I am Not too sure if Grass will grow good in the soil i have, and If it isn%26#039;t going to grow, what suggestions would you give as to what to plant that will grow and be an evergreen? My soil is sort of like a fine shell orange colored dirt. Not clay... It isnt too steep and has SOME grass growing in patches on it now. # years ago, I purchased some Azaleas and planted them towards the bottom. But they aren%26#039;t growing too fast. they are good and healthy, but still much smaller then I expected. I am looking for easy maintainance and care. I want to stop using the wedeater on the hill and either push mow it, or let something grow like some kind of shrub. I have pictures but i do not know how to add them to this ask and answer so if you could help, let me know and I will e-mail them too you for your expert opinion. Many thanks to all suggestions

What Do I need to do about my Back yard/Hill?
Slopes and hillsides are difficult to grow grass or most plants because the water has a tendency to drain away too quickly.





I would recommend that you use a product called %26quot;Pozzolan%26quot; or %26quot;Lassenite ATS%26quot;. This is an all natural soil amendment that you will need to work into the soil at a dpeth of about 6 inches, It will break up the compacted soil and it will retain miosture. It will then release the water back to the plants as needed.Using Pozzolan will cut your watering in at least half.





It is very porous, which means that it will create passageways in the soil allowing both water and air to move more freely around the roots. It works great in heavy, compacted soil.





Best of all you only need to apply it once. It stays in the soil.





Good luck!
Reply:You got to loosen it up with a rototiller or shovel. Go to an agway or farm store and get a blend of grass that is designed for slopes. Also get seed starter and lime. Lightly rake the seeds in and water. Fallow directions on other stuff. It should turn green in as little as 3 to4 days or more pending.
Reply:Grow ivy or vinca major as ground cover.
Reply:there is a plant called mexican heather it is a grassy type plant with purplish-blue little flowers on them. they spread like crazy, like a blanket of coverage. if its still cold in va. i would wait until april to plant them, here in fla. its hot already. good luck let me know how they turn out if you use them.



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Rollie Pollies, Potato Bugs, Sow Bugs... why so many in my house the past week?

Call them whatever name you want, I%26#039;m not even sure of their actual name... but they are the gray potato shaped bugs that curl up when you pick one up (hence the name rollie pollie). I live in Georgia and these little buggers are getting into my house this past week. What%26#039;s going on, why are they invading my home and what can I do about them?





They are only coming in along one side of the house where the landscape has a bradford pear tree, some azaleas, lots of shade from two trees in the holly family (red fruit/berries) and probably a few years of decomposing leaves from the pear tree.

Rollie Pollies, Potato Bugs, Sow Bugs... why so many in my house the past week?
They love to be where there is moisture and mold and will accumulate there. Maybe try caulking around the house?



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Landscaping questions?

We%26#039;re in the process of putting a chain link fence up in the backyard and we want some shrubs to cover part of it. We purchased 4 PJM Rhododendrons and 3 White light Azaleas. I%26#039;m not sure if these should be placed in groupings of the same shrub or alternating every other shrub. I%26#039;m not sure what is usually done to look the best. Also, I%26#039;m planning on putting a flower garden in. Should these shrubs be used as the back of the garden or should they be standing alone and the garden seperate. I%26#039;m obviously confused on what to do. Any suggestions would be great!!!!

Landscaping questions?
Landscaping is like art and the yard an empty canvas. As long as you place the plants properly, i.e. correct soil, sunlight etc. then do what you think looks good!





Personally I LOVE Rhododendrons and would group them, but not close together.
Reply:I would group the same plants together, its much more natural looking and pleasing to the eye and then if one plant dies or doesnt%26#039; grow the same size or shape as the others of that variety its not so obvious



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Which grass is best for an attractive, environmentally conscious lawn?

I%26#039;m planning to re-sod a small front yard in eastern Pennsylvania (18%26#039; X 28%26#039;.) I think I%26#039;m in zone 6, climate wise. I live in a historic district, where a traditional looking lawn or a completely landscaped garden is required. The yard faces northwest, and gets strong, full sunlight in the afternoon.





I don%26#039;t have much time for gardening, so I%26#039;m planning a small lawn surrounded by a low, evergreen hedge (small boxwoods unless I can find something more interesting.) The foundation plantings in front of my house are azaleas and shrub roses.





I use all organic methods and no chemical fertilizers whenever possible. I%26#039;d prefer a lawn that doesn%26#039;t have to be watered, once it%26#039;s established, for environmental reasons. I use a rotary, hand-pushed lawnmower, so a finer textured grass would be preferred, if available. (The environmental factor is more important to me.)

Which grass is best for an attractive, environmentally conscious lawn?
here is a %26#039;no mow%26#039; lawn mix. it%26#039;s not technically a never mow, but a seldom mow.


http://prairienursery.com/store/index.ph...





it does grow, but doesn%26#039;t get very tall, so your mowing is greatly reduced. i%26#039;ve not used it, but it%26#039;s described as a fine fescue.
Reply:Go with zoysia grass. Very low maintenance %26amp; stays green. Chokes out weeds.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know much about grass... but my friend planted what she called %26quot;drought%26quot; grass two years ago. It grows slow and requires very minimal watering.


Her lawn is always green and looks well trimmed.


Ask your local home and garden store for their recommendations. If they don%26#039;t mention %26quot;drought%26quot; grass, initiate a conversation about it.


Good luck and hats off to you for your environmental concerns.



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Which sounds better? April or February wedding? It is garden themed in Conroe, Tx.?

I really love gardens and flowers and this place that I am having the wedding at is beautiful with gardens. The wisteria, tulip trees, azaleas are just beginning to bloom late February. In April not much is in bloom but trees, banana trees, and shrubs are more lush and green. The girls will be in red gowns, me in a large dress. I love cold or cool weather since I%26#039;m from Houston. (I hate the heat). Ceiling fans are all over the grounds, under trellises, in the pavilion, with a/c %26amp; heat, and lots of shade. Twinkle lights will be everywhere, including the gazebo and fountains. But can someone help me determine which date to go with? Feb 24 or April 21? The location is just beautiful. But I%26#039;m worried about rain and heat and the enjoyment for us %26amp; our guests. I want them to have lots of fun and dancing. Would most people enjoy it outdoors in February in Conroe? The pavilion has very large windows so it feels like your outside the whole time also. Please help me decide the date!!

Which sounds better? April or February wedding? It is garden themed in Conroe, Tx.?
Let me show you the equation!





{(April 21) + (Feb 24)}/2 = March 22.5....arounded the day 22.5 to next day will be March 23








March 23 is the answer!


It is cool, is it?
Reply:I think April would be best. It could end up being COLD in February.Every time I have had an outdoor event in the evening people seem to always complain about being cold, especially the females. Stick with spring time, no body wants to have to wear a coat over their cute spaghetti strap dress.Plus the florist will have better flowers for you bouquets in the spring.
Reply:deffiney apirl it is so pretty
Reply:april
Reply:April
Reply:april would be better due to the fact that all the flowers are in their full bloom at this time. probally around april 15 that would be a great date. good luck and congrats. make it something you never forget
Reply:I%26#039;m up in Kansas City, but I%26#039;ve been in Texas in both Feb and April, and I%26#039;m sure you know April it can already start with the heat. I%26#039;d go with Feb, like you said, the azaleas will be blooming. Congratulations!
Reply:April 21st sounds just right to me ,have i great day no matter Wat date you pick ,good luck
Reply:if the weather is not too cool in february go for it as you seem to prefer february from what you have described above. happy marriage as in tennesse it is uusally warmer in april also it would be cheaper costwise in february too which is my birthday month
Reply:What do you want what does he want, talk about this. This is YOUR day and HIS, this is between the two of you!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:I%26#039;m in Texas too, austin, but know the Conroe area. I vote for late February. You are right. More blooms at that time. There will be nice greenery too though maybe not as lush. And April has a lot more rainy days that February. Conroe is not too cold in February. Winter fading away or gone by then.
Reply:I%26#039;ve always thought THE IDEAL wedding date is Febuary 14th..... St.Valentine%26#039;s Day. But, this may depend on what the weather situation is for you.
Reply:Feb is better. I%26#039;m just up the road and think your ideas are perfect. Florals will be beautiful. Send me the link to the facility. I have a bride looking for a great location in Conroe and I am having a heck of a time finding something with indoor and outdoor options.


I wish you the best of luck and blessings on your marriage.
Reply:I vote April, better weather all around!
Reply:april
Reply:Definately April
Reply:april is the nature%26#039;s wake up call for springtime...flowers abound, the air is nice and fresh, temperature not so cold.....
Reply:Feb. I am in Alabama and I know that the temperatures are very similar. Feb is the perfect time and April does start the rainy season. You also have to think about the theme... it is a garden wedding and you want to be sure that there are flowers everywhere. It also sorta sounds like you have your heart set on April anyways by the way you describe the two. It sounds magical!! Good Luck!!
Reply:February.. I%26#039;m from Texas so I know exactly what you mean.. It will be warm enough in Conroe for a wedding .. If you love cold weather and you like the flowers blooming then go for February.. Also try to keep in mind when is better for your guests.. If you have alot of people coming from out of town and things..





Your wedding sounds like it will be beautiful.. I%26#039;m jealous ;)
Reply:February
Reply:April, it will be warmer and more flowers/foliage will be in bloom.
Reply:April although you will have to chance some rain showers. I don%26#039;t think I would%26#039;t worry about it being to hot in April. Febuary can be so unpredictable in Texas.
Reply:I would choose April because i dont believe that its going to be hot just warm. But i love the month April. February is more like St. Valentines day.
Reply:Get married in March
Reply:You should definitely pick February and for an added touch if you plan to release any kind of bird (i.e. dove) you should choose butterflies instead. they would look gorgeous with the flowers. just make sure you don%26#039;t overdo the flowers within the actual wedding, it may be best to just stick with a simple bouquet since you%26#039;ll have the natural floral arrangements all around. Let me know if you have any other questions. I%26#039;m a bridal consultant.
Reply:Feb. sounds like it would be great. I love outdoor weddings
Reply:April def bc you have to give the flowers time to bloom!
Reply:i think April would be best! it will be nice outside and you will be able to have flowers all around you. it is a very special day and you should do what is going to be perfect for you and you fiance on your wedding day. ;-)




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Any nontoxic weed killers that work well??

trying not to put too much poison in yard and cutting back on fertilizers and bug /pest kill


have been told not too effective


want to kill vines in azaleas

Any nontoxic weed killers that work well??
I would use a combination of landscape fabric and mulch to smother the weeds. Or try to control weeds early in the season by cultivation or pulling.





There is really no such thing as a weedkiller. Herbicides are PLANT killers and work on broad classes of plants.





If you know the name of the weed perhaps you can outsmart it.





I suggest that you contact your local county extension service office. You might also try the website below.





I applaud your decision to be more environmentally conscious in your gardening habits. The below link addresses your specific problem, and I am sure you will find other helpful tips at this organization to reduce toxins in and around your home.
Reply:Yes....be careful though, this isn%26#039;t a general lawn spray as it will kill anything. Use as a spot spray only.





Mix one gallon of white vinegar, one pound of salt, and 3 to 4 drops of Joy dishwashing liquid.





Be careful, this will kill any vegetation it touches.
Reply:Vinegar poured on full strenghth on individual weeds works well for a lot of weeds, but for some such as knapweed the only answer is to dig them out or smother a patch with black plastic. Or hire a goat, the eat it so close to ground the will finally kill it.
Reply:luv these evironmental questions. boil up a pot of very hot water and pour some of it in the ground over the weed. i use hot water to kill grass in the cracks of my patio and driveway. the idea is to heat the soil and kill the roots. another way is those small portable steamers.
Reply:I totally am chemical free when gardening. I read a lot of old time remedy books and such and many times I see vinegar listed. So, I tried it and it works. Pour it on the inner section of a weed and add some salt. It will boil and kill the root.


This also works on killing sugar ants and pests! Hope this helps!
Reply:Here is a site to help a little bit.


It might not answer all your questions, but it gives a lot of non toxic help for your lawn.
Reply:hands work-keep the peace old hippie here
Reply:hands...
Reply:Use your hands and pull them...lol
Reply:Try using vinegar as an answer to weeds, or boiling hot water. Another good one would be a clothing steamer, the hotter the steam the faster the chlorophyll will disapear. about 24-48 hours.





Good luck, and Happy gardening.
Reply:nontoxic weed?take it easy----%26gt;a big fire ----%26gt; a barbecue ;).



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Light green Leaves?

Recently I have noticed that the new leaves on my plants are a much lighter green than a the old leaves. I have a small fiddle leaf fig and azaleas among others that i dont have a name for. Some of them are indoor and the others are outdoor plants, all in pots. My questions are; will the leaves get darker, is this due to neglect and one more question these leaves appear smaller, will they grow to the same size as the other leaves? Please Help

Light green Leaves?
like bob said, new growth will be paler green because the leaves haven%26#039;t photosynthesized as much as the older leaves. if your old leaves are turning pale green or yellowish green, that might be a sign of trouble.
Reply:They%26#039;re babies... they will grow and harden just like humans.
Reply:yes the young leaves are lighter in color and will grow


as they darken.


bob



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Shortly after I got an 8'' potted azelea, it wilted and the leaves and flowers fell off. Is it dead?

What can I do to revive it? I was wondering if it is a dorment stage. How do you care for azaleas? Its really throwing me for a loop since I just got it.

Shortly after I got an 8%26#039;%26#039; potted azelea, it wilted and the leaves and flowers fell off. Is it dead?
Did you keep it in the pot it came in? If so, the plant has dried out and is dead. The pots have a number of holes for drainage. Since they are watered daily at the nursery this is not a problem, and actually prevents root rot. If you didn%26#039;t plant it right away and didn%26#039;t water it every day it has dried up.
Reply:Did you tranplant the azelea? Sometimes after a plant is transplanted it will suffer %26#039;shock%26#039;. Also too, if it was tranplanted hopefully you kept it well watered so the roots could take hold. If it was not transplanted, and you kept it wtered, then it must have died, either due to lack of care prior to your purchase, or some disease or bug got to it.
Reply:yes, it is dead. i%26#039;m sorry if i%26#039;m blunt, but i am pretty sure it%26#039;s dead
Reply:the flowers is dead



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Can Pollination be done manually on Flowering Plants?

I have noticed that there have been NO BEES. I live in Missouri, in St Louis County, and I was wondering about any adverse effects on flowering plants and trees.





I have mostly azaleas, tulips, flowers and some fruit trees.





I was wondering if pollination of these plants can be done manually?

Can Pollination be done manually on Flowering Plants?
Well, yes, but to what end? Pollination is needed for production of fruit/seed. If your plants are mostly decorative then what%26#039;s the reason.





Some plants are %26quot;wind pollinated%26quot; Bees help, but may not be necessary.





You can manually pollinate the fruit blossoms with an artist%26#039;s paint brush, but that sure sounds like a lot of work.
Reply:Yes, just take a small paint brush and go from flower to flower.





If you want one particular flower then use fresh brush and mate the two flowers and then put a plastic bag over the flower to keep it from getting pollinated again
Reply:YES
Reply:Leave it alone and let nature take it%26#039;s course. Too much damage has been done to nature by people helping.



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Imaginative story proofread please!?

Before my eyes, there was a field of flowers surrounded by magnificent trees. I was so excited that I skipped my way there. When I finally reached it, I sat down and decided to first pick azaleas. I thought it would be perfect to place these back at home, but I had no idea how to carry all these. Then I remembered what the local flower had taught me the other night. I closed my eyes and held the flowers to my chest. It suddenly turned into seeds. I placed them in my bag to save it for later. It seemed like only a few minutes since we were in the middle of this field. Apparently, it wasn%26#039;t because a spiky-haired boy complained, %26quot;Where is Giovanni?%26quot;





I looked up at the boy, who was sitting at a tree stump nearby, and said, %26quot;Relax, Edgar! It%26#039;s not like he%26#039;s never been late or anything. Why don%26#039;t you just sharpen your sword or something.%26quot;





Edgar said, %26quot;For your information, I have been sharpening it for the past 50 minutes! There%26#039;s nothing else for me to do!%26quot;





I thought (to be continued)

Imaginative story proofread please!?
First off, there are plenty of words that may be omitted.





Here are some sentences I thought were troublesome:





Before my eyes, there was a field of flowers surrounded by magnificent trees. (How were they magnificent? If you don%26#039;t know, get rid of the word entirely.)





Then I remembered what the local flower had taught me the other night. (The flower taught you something?)





I closed my eyes and held the flowers to my chest. It suddenly turned into seeds. (How?)





%26quot;You%26#039;re late!%26quot; I heard Edgar say. (Make this its own paragraph)





%26quot;What%26#039;s that?%26quot; asked Edgar. (Change to Edgar asked)
Reply:Creative writing usually doesn%26#039;t require perfect, textbook grammar unless the main character is a literary professor. The writing style, imperfect grammar and all, adds to the story. So I only corrected the major errors - I didn%26#039;t adjust every ambiguous sentence structure or possible punctuation flaw.





It suddenly turned into seeds


*should be [They suddenly turned into seeds] (seeds, plural, so %26#039;they%26#039; not %26#039;it%26#039;)





I placed them in my bag to save it for later


*should be [I placed them in my bag to save for later] (%26#039;it%26#039; is singular, can%26#039;t use it to describe the seeds which are plural)





It seemed like only a few minutes since we were in the middle of this field


*should be [It seemed like only a few minutes since we had been standing in the middle of the field] (needed clarification)





Well, I guess you can say we are their reincarnation.


*should be [Well, I guess you could say we are their reincarnation.] (%26#039;could%26#039; is the proper tense)





It%26#039;s been at least 200 years since we last saw The Guardians


*should be [It%26#039;s been at least two hundred years since we last saw The Guardians] (if you can spell out the number in three words or less, use the words (fifty) not the numbers (50))





My name is Royse, and I will provide you with anything we can!


*should be [My name is Royse, and my companions and I will provide you with anything we can!] (you said %26#039;I will%26#039;, singular, followed by %26#039;we%26#039;, plural. Should be one or the other.)





How did you know Glenda?


*should be [How do you know Glenda?] (the rabbit does know her, present tense, not %26#039;did%26#039;)





2 hours later


*should be [two hours later] (same as above, spell out the numbers)





In front of us was a huge hole. But I was unaware of this and continued to walk


*should be [In front of us was a huge hole, but I was unaware of this and continued to walk ] (don%26#039;t begin a sentence with %26#039;but%26#039;)





I know she obtains the flower power!


*should be [I know she controls the flower power!] (maybe? Obtains just isn%26#039;t the right word for it.)





There%26#039;s no other explanation why both Giovanni and Edgar were protecting me, unless if I was weak


*should be [There was no other explanation for both Giovanni and Edgar protecting me, unless I had been obviously weak] (you mixed tenses again)





Only-Useful-When-the-Fire-Guardian-is-... Potion


*(uh... I don%26#039;t know how to fix this one, but %26#039;when the fire guardian is us? What does that mean?)





Oops, I thought. I distracted both Winfred and Edgar. I owe them big time, I thought.


*should be [Oops, I thought. I distracted both Winfred and Edgar. I owe them big time.]


(you said %26#039;I thought%26#039; twice.)



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How is this poem?

It is revision month, so I am reworking a lot of old ones.





Behind the Potted Flowers





It is a drafty old place


but stands like a monument,


enclosed by a deck of azaleas


almost straining to smile;


our home, hidden behind a pink petal storm,


like a bride behind her veil.


There are the patched holes in the wall,


where the spackling dried to a visible tint,


and recorded stories


for each one.


There are the broken plates and mugs,


in the cabinet;


at least the ones who%26#039;s handles were glued


back on, and the others that only retained chips.


They have their stories as well.


In the window above the sink,


mother%26#039;s day geraniums still struggle to bloom.


And there are the stained stairs,


the spills being the least of what fell.


The wobbly leg to the kitchen table


And the two broken doors,


the one with the visible gash,


and the one to the patio


whose torn, shredded screen still dangles.


Impatiens bloom with intensity.


Each room has its own story,


But the one


that stands apart from the rest


is the one that goes with the marked up bedpost,


and busted springs--


like a testament to some sort of truth.


In the foyer,


two slender tulips brush bulbs


and take the tired posture


we never did.

How is this poem?
i like the poem when it tall about the drafty old . is great did u write this poem.if u did u a poet
Reply:Beautifully written..awesome!!
Reply:It%26#039;s message is not clear- but poetry is supposed to be like that. It%26#039;s good
Reply:Show-off.......lol..........Blessings Yahoo
Reply:wow. awesome
Reply:it%26#039;s a very nice poem. your words are so complete, i feel like i not only read a poem but actually visited this wonderful home. thank you
Reply:This is a damn fine poem...
Reply:Interesting. I am reminded of a home in Charleston, SC. I don%26#039;t know why but I am. It%26#039;s good.
Reply:very deep with alot of hidden meaning I like it
Reply:I liked the first one, this is clearer and better.
Reply:i lub it
Reply:I will give my vision of this most beautiful poem. I may not be right, but you will know where I went wrong. This dreadful looking house , inspite of broken cups, torn screens, etc., is full of love from a time long gone. No matter what story each room tells, somewhere a flower always bloom. There are great memories of a time gone by and someone whom can relate to the days of glory in this once beautiful place. There must have been love because the condition of the bed holds the truth.- I hope I%26#039;m not to far off, because I can feel something here.
Reply:Some sort of domestic violence or abuse of some sort.


Patched holes in the wall make me think of my brother punching holes in the wall of our home growing up. Broken plates give that idea that they were thrown or dropped. Stained stairs another clue to violence. Broken doors. etc.





Bed posts and busted springs---well that%26#039;s starting to scare me now; testament to truth and two slender tulips brush bulbs,. Please don%26#039;t call me perverted here but I%26#039;m thinking sexual abuse or rape.





I love how you added the beauty of the flowers and wove this throughout your poem.





This is so awesome.


It is an honor to comment!



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Easy, fairly tall shrubbery or bushes that are dieback resistant?

Our home, still relatively new to us, has all these azaleas in front...but then they got sick. After researching, I now know that they have dieback, and after reading the steps one would have to take in order to attempt to save these plants, I just don%26#039;t think I can do it.





So...I know I%26#039;ll have to take all of these bushes out and replace them with something - the landscape would look horrible without something at least waist height. However, its going to have to be something dieback resistant - I know that remains in the soil even after the affected plants are gone. It%26#039;s also going to have to be something I don%26#039;t have to baby to keep it alive. I can do plants. Just not high maintenance plants.





Suggestions???? Thanks in advance!

Easy, fairly tall shrubbery or bushes that are dieback resistant?
red tip photenias( fotenias?) are about as easy as it gets



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Can someone offer some ideas?

I am replacing some plantings in my front gardening bed due to frost and drought loss.I live in East Tennessee so we definitely have four seasons.Existing plants are five azaleas,three crimson pygmy barberries,one dwarf mugo pine and one river birch.I need some ideas for shrubbery to plant behind these plantings against my house,under the dining room window.Needs to grow to about 4 ft. tall and spread some as well.Needs to tolerate sun/partial shade.If you could provide me with links to pictures,that would be great.Thanks for your help!

Can someone offer some ideas?
Hey Zeus,





Try Nandina, Loropetulum (white or red), Camelias, hawthorne, knock out roses.



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Help with re-balancing our soil?

My husband has been scrounging bagged leaves from our neighbors for a couple years and dumping them around our yard to prevent leaves. In some areas, this is great; we have these large, dry-leaf covered areas filled with trees, azaleas, etc. But our garden is not growing produce as well as it did a couple of years ago and I think it%26#039;s because of all the leaves. I think it%26#039;s changed the ph balance of the soil and he doesn%26#039;t believe me. We can%26#039;t get any winter vegetables to grow at all. Is this really hurting our soil or is he right and it%26#039;s making it richer? If it%26#039;s altering in a way not good for vegetables, what can we do to change it for our garden this season? I%26#039;m tired of picking sad, tiny bitter little peppers! Help!

Help with re-balancing our soil?
Check with you local county Cooperative Extension agent. They can help you get your soil tested and make the proper corrections.
Reply:Composting leaves is the only way that leaves can do your soil much good. If your husband is not composting, the leaves are essentially mulch. While it is OK to use uncomposted leaves as mulch (it is better if they are shredded) to help prevent weed growth, it is not beneficial to the soil in garden areas.





The reason for this is that decomposing leaves (and shredded wood mulch that has not been aged) rob the soil of nitrogen. This nitrogen deficiency prevents normal growth in garden plants.





If you do use uncomposted shredded leaves as mulch in your garden, you should add some slow release nitrogen fertilizer to the garden in the Spring. Check at your local nursery and follow instructions carefully.
Reply:lots of decomposing organics provide humus which is rich and all, but you are right the acidity of the soil can be too high. you might try to reduce acidity by adding lime or dolomite to the soil. some garden centers sell ph testing kits, to test your soil. some places have a dept of ag. that will test your soil for free.



beauty

Lack of support for tattoo?my partner is so against tattoes and I LOVE them. I would never just get a tattoo?

for the sake of getting one and looking %26quot;cool%26quot; like so many people I know have done. I so far only have one tattoo,its a kunji(i think thats how you spell it) symbol on my the top left of my back which means family,i got this tattoo done when i was 18 and i was going through a tough time and my family was there for me even though i had been treating them very badly. I very soon want to get another tattoo done,it will be off my baby%26#039;s footprint with her name and a couple of pink rosalie azaleas on the top right of my back. I will be getting this one to honour my baby,she was the missing final piece in my jig saw puzzle of a life,I know feel complete. Ok,i suppose i should get back to the point,my partner doesn%26#039;t want me to get it done. we actually had a tiff of it last night. i askedwould you leave me if i got heaps of tattoes and he said yes.


so my question is should i get this tattoo done without his support or live by his wishes?

Lack of support for tattoo?my partner is so against tattoes and I LOVE them. I would never just get a tattoo?
It%26#039;s your body and you can do what you want with it. Explain to him that you are getting it. You have thought about it and aren%26#039;t just getting one to get one. You are smart to think long and hard about what you are getting. Is he really worth it if he is going to dictate to you what you can and can%26#039;t do with your body? Find out what is such a turn off for him about tattoos. Explain to him you are getting it and would like his support on this. If he is unable to support your wishes then leave it up to him to either deal with it or let him show how shallow his love for you is. It%26#039;s ink on your body. Does he only love you for that, or does he love what is inside of you too.
Reply:your husband is a shallow person---most people who get tattoos get them to symbolize something like you wanting your babys foot print---if he loves you he wont care how many tats you have---he should love u inwardly as well as outwardly---get the tat---you are yourself it is not going to change your personality or behavior---he needs to let you do what you want with your own body
Reply:Well first off Im not sure why your partner has such an issue with this.. My wife has seven and they have nothing to do with the inner person.. But in her words she wishes she had never gotten them. We do get some stares in certain situations.. But bottom line its your skin.. I guess you have to decide whats more important if he wont change his views..
Reply:I hate tattoos. I think they look common and cheap. And my son went and had some done, and I find it really hard to look at him, without a shirt on. I try not to comment, because I do love him, but it is something that I really loathe.


So actually, if your man is important to you, I%26#039;d think twice. You don%26#039;t want him to look at you with loathing, do you? I%26#039;m lucky, it is my son who knows how I feel, and puts a shirt on whenever I walk into the room.


Take the money and do something else with it - have a portrait done of your daughter and put it on your wall. At least that way, you can both enjoy it.
Reply:I agree with Emily... get a portrait done. Why disfigure the body your partner loves.
Reply:Youre entitled to have your own opinion on this and you have every right to do what you wish with your body. The thing is, your partner has every right to have and excersice his opinons and beliefs as well. If he has made it that clear to you that he is against it, even gone as far as to say he%26#039;d leave you over too much of it, then its up to you to choose whether the possibility of losing him is worth getting a tattoo.
Reply:I like tattoos and have 2 on my back..I want to get work done to add to one of mine I already have..my boyfriend don%26#039;t have any and don%26#039;t understand why there so important to me..but in his words...%26quot;I love you for who you are and if you having them on your body is that important to you then I will just have to overlook them...just don%26#039;t expect me to jump up for joy and acted all happy its there!%26quot; Tattoos make you the person you are, and if he can%26#039;t accept that...You have to decide if he%26#039;s worth keeping!
Reply:Go ahead and have the tattoo done. Your partner will at first freak out or may also shout at you......but after sometime he%26#039;ll be fine. Try to explain him that its important to you and its in da honour of your child.....this should be your last tattoo if you go for another one then may be he%26#039;ll feel that you dont care about his feelings......so think about your partner also dear. but get this one done since its in the honour of your child
Reply:You need to do what you want to do. No one controls you or owns your body except you. If this is what you want to do than do it. If your partner loves you I mean truely loves you your partner will not leave you over such a minor thing.
Reply:Well you gotta decide whats more important. Your tatoo or your bf. Its like the wife who asks him to get rid of his Harley.
Reply:Your a grown woman and it%26#039;s your body not his. Don%26#039;t let him control you.



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Do plumbers over-charge us for their services?

I think it%26#039;s becoming ridiculous what plumbers are charging today. Case in point: I live in Florida and I had a plumbing emergency at night last week when a sewer drain line in my yard backed up and flooded both my bathrooms. I got a plumber to come over and he snaked out the line and verified with a TV camera that my azaleas%26#039; roots had broken the line and plugged it up. Cost: $300. It was steep but what could I do with no way to flush my toilets and my bathrooms flooding? He came back the next day to dig up four feet of drain line, two feet deep and no tree roots over the line, and replaced the 4-foot section and repacked the sod. Cost: $690. I think that was way too much money for only 45 minutes work. I could hire a lawyer cheaper.





So, what have been your plumber experiences and do you think they charge too much?

Do plumbers over-charge us for their services?
Thats like asking if mechanics overcharge people. The materials for plumbers are extremely cheap....the labor is what will kill you. They Charge like that because nobody else has their experience...think about it....he dug through poop infested dirt and grass to replace a pipe.....could you have done that?
Reply:You can rent, or buy, the tools needed to snake out your drains. You can get out there and dig up the yard yourself. You didn%26#039;t get over charged, you paid for a service. If snaking the drain didn%26#039;t work, and your toilets backed up again, he probably would have came back out and do it again for free.





If you hired a lawyer, and wound up in jail, do you think you would have to pay him?





If you go to the doctor, he gives you medicine, and your still sick; do you have to pay again when you go back?





Do you think the doctor or lawyer goes home smelling like crap every night?





Now think real hard, who is overpaid?
Reply:It is supply and demand. If they charge too much, it is only because we%26#039;re willing to pay it. Shop around more. If everyone shopped around, it would create better competition, and eventually push prices down.
Reply:Sounds fair to me. What looked like a small amount of work would have taken you many hours and much more money if you were to do it yourself.








Sounds like he knows his business.
Reply:If you think so, try doing the work yourself.
Reply:under priced because they do know hot water on left cold water on right and s*`t runs downhill oh yeah and paydays on friday and boss i an a--hole.a lawyer practices law a plumber knows his business as sh--tty as it may be.i am not a plumber and ive had to hire them too.
Reply:How long do you think that lawyer would have taken to get your toilets working again? I think maybe the digging aspect of the job was a bit high, but the emergency call was not.
Reply:Cheap at any price is what they use to say.You should of done the work yourself,at least after you found the break.Actually I think he should of deducted the 300.00 from the 690.00.I would of and I would not of charged you that much in the first place.


Since I do all my own plumbing work,Yes I think they charge way too much.Next time be a do it yourselfer.You%26#039;d be suprised how easy it is.
Reply:I agree.. I have a cousin who is a plumber and has become rich cause of this.. It%26#039;s sad.
Reply:Yes they do charge too much. So do the work yourself. Dig up your back yard by hand, it is cheaper. Oh, I see your boss is here. What did he say? He is paying you too much? And he is cutting your pay by 20%?
Reply:well, I think you got a very high bill, but you said what could you do. Ask for imtomize bill. material and labor. then take him to small claims court. cost of that should cost about 10.00 dollars. But you have to pay the bill frist i think.Let the court decide
Reply:I think you whine too much!
Reply:Learn to do it yourself if you don%26#039;t like it......
Reply:They do charge alot- but it is often in times of emergencies that you call, so you can%26#039;t start comparing prices one to the next. Some of it is expertise, insured work and licenses, some of it is parts (think how many parts the plumber has to have on hand to deal with problems, and many never get used)


They own their own business, so what they take in is what they get.


Next time you should outsource your problem to China - oh wait, you can%26#039;t do that. Guess you are stuck.
Reply:Many trades are high paid.


I see this all the time....I am a professional video producer....I make videos every day.....and I see weekend videographer guys go to shoot someone%26#039;s wedding and charge $1,000! Then they go back to their day job cutting hair in a barbershop or whatever and laughing about how they skinned some poor couple for a 60-minute video!


When I got divorced, my lawyer charged like $260 an hour for his consultations....his paralegal charged like $120 an hour! The total bill was thousands...it was expensive....


yes, many trades and professions ask exorbitant rates. Car mechanics, for example.


I have a full-time job producing videos so I get paid vacations, medical insurance, and other benefits...so I am probably better off than the barber who moonlights as a wedding videographer.
Reply:Well they go to school for a LONG time AND if I had to go hear someone elses pooper I%26#039;d charge a lot too. That Hepatitis C medicine and death isn%26#039;t cheap...........
Reply:uh. I would too!


have you seen what they have to to?!
Reply:Hmmm....... well this is a trade to get into!
Reply:Yes. They overcharge, because the job is generally easy. But you cannot sue.



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