It flowered some when I bought it 10 years ago. I then planted it where it got quite a bit of sun; it got huge in size and it's leaves were beautiful but didn't flower. I split it in two last summer and relocated one to a site that gets morning sunlight and the other gets sunlight through midday but neither are flowering. A garden store told me to apply super phosphate and it would force it to flower; I did but it still hasn't flowered. Both plants are thriving in their new locations but they are flowerless.
How do I get my lace hydrangea to flower?
Some varieties don't bloom year after year. The Mophead (rounded) varieties are notorious for not blooming year after year.
Also, a lack of blooms could be due to pruning at the wrong time.
Or...sometimes hydrangea will leaf out early in the spring during a warm spell and then get caught in a late spring freeze. If the new growth came only from the ground, then types of hydrange that blooms only on old wood will not bloom this year. In frost zones, winter protection %26amp; planting in an area away from drying winter winds helps.
The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), bloom on new wood. Others, like some mopheads and many big-leaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) bloom on old wood, so any late-season (or fall or winter) pruning you do erases next year's flowers. The safest time to prune is right after flowering. Cut the spent blooms to the ground; then prune out any old, dead or weak shoots.
That advice about phosphate encouraging flowering is correct. It's ideal to use a fertilizer low in Nitrogen and with a Phosphorus content over 30. (An N-P-K ratio of 10-40-10 is ideal) %26amp; fertilize them regularly. Organic soil enriched with compost is best. If you're using store-bought fertilizers %26amp; you don't want to fuss with a scheduled feeding of fertilizer, you can also use a slow-release fertilizer like osmacote or use manure around your plants. Water on a consistent basis. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. Too much shade will retard the development of flowers. Full sun can scorch the leaves so part sun to shade is best.
Here's the "official" care instructions for your lace cap hydrangea:
http://www.robertsonsflowers.com/Ask_the...
"Lace caps need a bit more sun than most Hydrangeas. Cut off old blooms when the blooms are faded. Don't cut the old wood however. Most Hydrangeas bloom on old wood from the previous year. Don't over fertilize. Use a time release plant food like Osmocote granular type. Just give it the right sun exposure, no hot noon summer sun they are best in morning and late afternoon sun. That is why the plant tags usually say "partial shade". Plant outside after May 15th (frost date) and it will come back every year."
Here's a forum discussing why Hydrangeas weren't blooming:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
Good luck! Hope this helps.
Reply:some variety hydrangea only bloom on new wood (growth from this season) %26amp; other vareities only bloom on old wood (last years growth)
Are you pruning it? If so, then I guess you have the kind that only bloom on old wood, let it grow. If you've never pruned it, next spring wait for the growth to start then give it a good pruning to encourage a lot of growth.
Definetly keep up with the fertilizing, they like acid soil so use a fert. for Acid Loving Plants, like Mir-Acid, or Holly-tone
Reply:I had a similar problem with my hydrangeas....they didn't flower at all after moving for a year. Thankfully though they did the following year and have ever since. Some hydrangeas prefer a light sun/part shade and acidic soil. I have one in the shade and two in the sun and they're doing great now with lots of blooms. Pruning them could be the cause, or too cold of a climate or if they're planted in heavy shade and also bad dry spells will cause the hydrangeas not to blooom and they should be watered everyday......twice in really hot weather. Osmocote or any 10-10-10 fertilizer is also good for them. Good luck!
Reply:YOu should check the soil. If not cut the bush real y short and it will flower amazingly well in 2 years. Do it in Cycles
Reply:If you don't have alot of natural iron in you soil you will need give it iron suppliments.
Do you fertilize the bed every month? I would try that...go to a nursery and buy the good stuff..not HOME Depot or LOWES..nothing against then but you need a nursery to help you pick what is right for your area soil.
If all else fails and you need a quick fix. Peters 20/20 or Miracle Grow once a week ..but note they are high in salt and should not be your only fertilizer.
Monday, January 30, 2012
First Time Flower Garden?
My and my new husband just moved into our first home and we want to start a pretty flower bed in the front. The yard is horrible looking right now. What are some good flowers that will grow nicely in Georgia weather? and that are not too difficult to take care of?
Also, we have a huge tree in the center of our front yard, it causes a shadow over most of the front yard (not where we are planting the flowers mentioned above). So we pretty much know nothing will grown around the tree, but I still want some kind of circular bed around the tree, to make the ground look less sparse. Would just a bed of pretty stones look bad? or is there a bush you can grow that doesn't need much sunlight?
thanks!
First Time Flower Garden?
Around our neighborhood I've seen river rocks around trees and I really like the look! I would probably use Mexican river rocks myself because I like the look of dark rocks. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:I'm not sure about the flowers that will grow in your area, although petunias always look pretty and will grow just about anywhere with plenty of water and a little shade. However, the tree situation. Hosta's. Plant 3 or 4 around the base of the tree. The stones would be pretty if you plan to use them in other areas as well. I just put mulch around my trees. It's inexpensive and improves the appearance instantly. I like the red mulch for a nice contrast with the green grass.
Have fun and experiment. Most greenhouses will answer any questions that you have and help you create the look that you want.
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Also, we have a huge tree in the center of our front yard, it causes a shadow over most of the front yard (not where we are planting the flowers mentioned above). So we pretty much know nothing will grown around the tree, but I still want some kind of circular bed around the tree, to make the ground look less sparse. Would just a bed of pretty stones look bad? or is there a bush you can grow that doesn't need much sunlight?
thanks!
First Time Flower Garden?
Around our neighborhood I've seen river rocks around trees and I really like the look! I would probably use Mexican river rocks myself because I like the look of dark rocks. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:I'm not sure about the flowers that will grow in your area, although petunias always look pretty and will grow just about anywhere with plenty of water and a little shade. However, the tree situation. Hosta's. Plant 3 or 4 around the base of the tree. The stones would be pretty if you plan to use them in other areas as well. I just put mulch around my trees. It's inexpensive and improves the appearance instantly. I like the red mulch for a nice contrast with the green grass.
Have fun and experiment. Most greenhouses will answer any questions that you have and help you create the look that you want.
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Butterfly Flower Garden AND Weed Problem?
In the Spring I'm going to plant a seed mixture of Alcea rosea, Asclepias tuberose, Aster novae-angliae, Clarkia amoena, Cosmos bipinnatus, Delphinium consolida, Digitalis purpurea, Echinacea purpurea, lavatera trimestris, Malope trifida, Mirabilis jalapa, Monarda citriodora, Nicotiana affinis, Petalostemum purpureum, Phlox drummondii, Salvia coccinea, Trifolium incarnatum, Tropaeolum majus and Zinnia elegans.
Last Spring/Summer we had a huge weed problem we would spray weed killer and rip out weeds but they would keep coming back. We finally put down Weed Defense Fabric that lets air, water and nutrients through, not weeds. Then put mulch on top to hold down the fabric. I would like to start a butterfly garden and I'm worried if I cut the fabric that the weeds will grow through the openings. If I plant a butterfly garden I can't use a weed killer as it will harm the butterflys. Can anyone help?
Butterfly Flower Garden AND Weed Problem?
You can use the fabric, and put mulch on top of it. I prefer to use newspaper instead of the fabric, because the newspaper will breakdown and It helps the soil.
Reply:I am assuming you are going to propagate your seeds into plants first?? because you wont be able to cut lots of holes in the fabric to sow them, as that will defeat the object of the weed fabric.
If you cut a cross in the fabric, then plant your plant in the hole and fold the 4 corners back in, this should stop any annual weed seeds from blowing in.But unfortunately there may already be annual seeds in the soil from previous years (the old saying goes-one years seeds are 10 years weeds) and these weeds may find there way through the slits.If you have perennial weeds in there they may also find their way up if close to a slit.You will just have to pull or dig these out by hand.
If you want butterflies, you will get lots if you plant a buddleia shrub.Most grow into huge shrubs which will withstand hard pruning, but there are dwarf varieties. Lavender and thyme do the trick also.
Good luck with the butterflies.
Reply:Mulch mulch mulch. At least 3" if not 4". And keep weeding. Weeds will only grow if you allow them to.
Reply:Use plants, not seeds, even if it means growing them all in pots first. The more developed they are the better they will stand up to the weed competition! A seed doesn't stand a chance and a bulb isn't much better.
I wouldn't worry too much if you use plants. You'd only be cutting small holes to put them in and you can push the fabric and mulch back around them. A few weeds probably will get through but the fabric will still suppress most of them and you'll only have to weed just around your plants.
Good luck!
Reply:I gather you want a nice pleasant low maintanance garden, that attracts butterflies. I have to say that most weed suppresents's are ineffective, I've been in the horticultural business for 20 years, and my family a lot longer. If you cut the fabric weeds suppresent, boy are you inviting trouble. You don't say which area you're from, this would help all on web to give advice.
As to to the seed mixture , I'd be a little wary of Digitais purpurea, I presume you know foxgloves are poisionous, especially where children are concerned?
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Last Spring/Summer we had a huge weed problem we would spray weed killer and rip out weeds but they would keep coming back. We finally put down Weed Defense Fabric that lets air, water and nutrients through, not weeds. Then put mulch on top to hold down the fabric. I would like to start a butterfly garden and I'm worried if I cut the fabric that the weeds will grow through the openings. If I plant a butterfly garden I can't use a weed killer as it will harm the butterflys. Can anyone help?
Butterfly Flower Garden AND Weed Problem?
You can use the fabric, and put mulch on top of it. I prefer to use newspaper instead of the fabric, because the newspaper will breakdown and It helps the soil.
Reply:I am assuming you are going to propagate your seeds into plants first?? because you wont be able to cut lots of holes in the fabric to sow them, as that will defeat the object of the weed fabric.
If you cut a cross in the fabric, then plant your plant in the hole and fold the 4 corners back in, this should stop any annual weed seeds from blowing in.But unfortunately there may already be annual seeds in the soil from previous years (the old saying goes-one years seeds are 10 years weeds) and these weeds may find there way through the slits.If you have perennial weeds in there they may also find their way up if close to a slit.You will just have to pull or dig these out by hand.
If you want butterflies, you will get lots if you plant a buddleia shrub.Most grow into huge shrubs which will withstand hard pruning, but there are dwarf varieties. Lavender and thyme do the trick also.
Good luck with the butterflies.
Reply:Mulch mulch mulch. At least 3" if not 4". And keep weeding. Weeds will only grow if you allow them to.
Reply:Use plants, not seeds, even if it means growing them all in pots first. The more developed they are the better they will stand up to the weed competition! A seed doesn't stand a chance and a bulb isn't much better.
I wouldn't worry too much if you use plants. You'd only be cutting small holes to put them in and you can push the fabric and mulch back around them. A few weeds probably will get through but the fabric will still suppress most of them and you'll only have to weed just around your plants.
Good luck!
Reply:I gather you want a nice pleasant low maintanance garden, that attracts butterflies. I have to say that most weed suppresents's are ineffective, I've been in the horticultural business for 20 years, and my family a lot longer. If you cut the fabric weeds suppresent, boy are you inviting trouble. You don't say which area you're from, this would help all on web to give advice.
As to to the seed mixture , I'd be a little wary of Digitais purpurea, I presume you know foxgloves are poisionous, especially where children are concerned?
Flower garden and the grass border?
Around the outside of a rectangular flower bed 4 feet wide and 12 feet long, there is a grass border whose width is uniform and whose area is four times the area of the flower bed. Find the width of the border.
Flower garden and the grass border?
area(flower bed) = 4*12 = 48 sq.ft
area(grass border) = 4*48 = 192 sq.ft
let the width be x,
Total area(bed + border) = (12 + 2x) (4 + 2x)
192+48 = (12 + 2x) (4 + 2x)
240 = 48 + 24x + 8x + 4x^2
4x^2 + 32x + 48 = 240
divide by 4,
x^2 + 8x +12 = 60
x^2 + 8x - 48 = 0
(x + 12) (x - 4) = 0
x = -12 or x = 4
but x = -12 is not possible
so x = 4
Answer - Width of the border = 4 ft.
hope that helps.
Reply:Flower bed's dimensions are 4 * 12
Let x = width of border
So total thing has dimensions (4+2x) * (12+2x)
Total area must be 5 times area of flower bed
ie (4+2x) * (12+2x) = 5*4*12 = 240
4x^2 + 32x - 192 = 0
x = 4 feet
Flower garden and the grass border?
area(flower bed) = 4*12 = 48 sq.ft
area(grass border) = 4*48 = 192 sq.ft
let the width be x,
Total area(bed + border) = (12 + 2x) (4 + 2x)
192+48 = (12 + 2x) (4 + 2x)
240 = 48 + 24x + 8x + 4x^2
4x^2 + 32x + 48 = 240
divide by 4,
x^2 + 8x +12 = 60
x^2 + 8x - 48 = 0
(x + 12) (x - 4) = 0
x = -12 or x = 4
but x = -12 is not possible
so x = 4
Answer - Width of the border = 4 ft.
hope that helps.
Reply:Flower bed's dimensions are 4 * 12
Let x = width of border
So total thing has dimensions (4+2x) * (12+2x)
Total area must be 5 times area of flower bed
ie (4+2x) * (12+2x) = 5*4*12 = 240
4x^2 + 32x - 192 = 0
x = 4 feet
Looking for flower cutting gardens?
I am looking for flower cutting gardens, a place to cut fresh flowers, usually for a nominal fee. thank you.
Looking for flower cutting gardens?
Finding this information seems to be impossible without knowing the area you live in.
The only information that comes up is how to plan a cutting garden or how to use the flowers you get from a cutting garden. Perhaps with a location some possible places would come up.
Additional:
Thank you for telling me that you are looking for locations in the Midwest--that's where I'm from, too!
Here's what I found:
One really helpful place online is a search engine to find organic farms by location. You can also specify a product (in this case "flowers") and it will give results for that. It can be found at:
http://www.localharvest.org/
For pick-your-own farms
in south and central Illinois, including flowers:
http://www.pickyourown.org/ILsouth.htm
in northeast Illinois:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fresh/neill...
Illinois in general, start at
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fresh
For the Madison, WI area:
http://www.madison-real-estate.net/picky...
Community Supported Agriculture in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota:
http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/cs...
Here are some specific places I found online.
Fresh Earth Farms
6455 Oakgreen Avenue South
Denmark Township, MN 55033
651-436-2778
FreshEarthFarms@earthlink.net
A CSA farm that has flowers
The Tree Farm
The Pick Your Own Vegetables Place
Cut your own Christmas Trees on December Weekends
In Northwestern Dane County, Wisconsin, serving Madison and the surrounding area
8454 Highway 19
Cross Plains, WI 53528
608.798.2286http://www.thetreefarm.org/veg_pages/Flo...
An interesting article, though not Midwest: http://scnyat.cce.cornell.edu/vegfruit/a...
Good luck with your project!
Looking for flower cutting gardens?
Finding this information seems to be impossible without knowing the area you live in.
The only information that comes up is how to plan a cutting garden or how to use the flowers you get from a cutting garden. Perhaps with a location some possible places would come up.
Additional:
Thank you for telling me that you are looking for locations in the Midwest--that's where I'm from, too!
Here's what I found:
One really helpful place online is a search engine to find organic farms by location. You can also specify a product (in this case "flowers") and it will give results for that. It can be found at:
http://www.localharvest.org/
For pick-your-own farms
in south and central Illinois, including flowers:
http://www.pickyourown.org/ILsouth.htm
in northeast Illinois:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fresh/neill...
Illinois in general, start at
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fresh
For the Madison, WI area:
http://www.madison-real-estate.net/picky...
Community Supported Agriculture in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota:
http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/cs...
Here are some specific places I found online.
Fresh Earth Farms
6455 Oakgreen Avenue South
Denmark Township, MN 55033
651-436-2778
FreshEarthFarms@earthlink.net
A CSA farm that has flowers
The Tree Farm
The Pick Your Own Vegetables Place
Cut your own Christmas Trees on December Weekends
In Northwestern Dane County, Wisconsin, serving Madison and the surrounding area
8454 Highway 19
Cross Plains, WI 53528
608.798.2286http://www.thetreefarm.org/veg_pages/Flo...
An interesting article, though not Midwest: http://scnyat.cce.cornell.edu/vegfruit/a...
Good luck with your project!
Without harming how do i keep cats out of my garden and leaving there dirt in my flower beds?
trust me, peppers / citrus peel etc nothing works. even CAT OFF doesnt work - it only lasts till the next time it rains
our neighbours 3 cats thought my garden was their poo poo place and i was fed up of the cleaning up i had to do. problem is that even if you pick up the... poo, the smell will still be there and then they will do it again...
you need to get 'Cat Repeller' from B%26amp;Q. it costs around ￡30 but it is well worth it. the device can just be pushed into the soil and it creates an ultrasonic sound that is harmless to humans and animals - but cats can hear very low frequencies so they find the noise very annoying.
also dont forget you need to clean everything up and spray some jeyes fluid in the areas they have done their business. it will get rid of the smell. however i am not 100% sure you can use jeyes liquid in soil ? check the label !
this repellant thing really works.... good luck !!
Without harming how do i keep cats out of my garden and leaving there dirt in my flower beds?
put the hose on them whenever you see one.
I had a cat staking out my guinea pigs, but after i squirted him i never saw him again.
Reply:Get clear empty plastic drinks bottles (like coke etc) remove the labels and fill them with water. Leave them under your plants etc (smaller ones are easier to hide) and this should stop them.
Its something to do with the reflection of the water as seen through their eyes, it scares them I think.
Reply:Have you tried used coffee grounds? The cats don't like the bitter taste on their paws and I've found it works extremely well. It also seems to dissuade slugs and snails!
Reply:mothballs will do it and won't harm them ..
Reply:High-power water pistol seems to do the trick. Once moggy has had to dry and sort out his fur once or twice he'll get the message.
Reply:Poor Puss is only fertilising your garden. Get him some fish.
Reply:curry powder, chili powder, random cocktail sticks. Tins of lion dung can now be purchased from some gardening mags.
Reply:look up search on the net for cat scarer it is a mall box battery or mains operated place in the offending area the cats stopped coming in my garden and now use all the neighbours got mine of eBay OH yes its harmless to them as well. it emits a sonic sound they don't like, works for about 20 feet.
Reply:Pepper isnt good as it can get in their eyes %26amp; burn, yes it will keep them away. Many things out there , in my opinion toss citrus peels(cut small) works best. They dont like the smell %26amp; doesnt harm them. So, save the peels to oranges, lemons etc. If you dont mind "merigolds" add some to the border, they have a aweful scent, animals dont like them either.
Reply:Slice an orange into thin strips.. place around the edges of the garden and you are unlikely to have any more problems.. It wont hurt the cat, the kids and any other anilmal you may have.
Be aware that this might attract bees and wasps, they do tend to go for sweet stuff like oranges.
Reply:i have had a real problem with cats going to the toilet in my garden, digging up the baby plants, making a smell etc. i have tried all sorts even buying the repeller spray from the shops nothing worked. then finally i seem to have happened upon a way that stops them! i put a few sprigs of holly over the soil wherever they go and it really seems to have stopped them - i think the holly stops them digging up the soil without pricking their paws. They might change the place where they go a couple times but if you just put holly there too the soon get the message. It might sound cruel but it doesnt really do them any harm
Reply:cut lengths of hose to about 12 inches and stake them with bamboo through the middle. use any shiny paint ~~(or nail polish) to put eyes on top of the hose. the cats see these as predators and stay away. thats the theory anyway.
Reply:paintball gun or hose
Reply:Hi, try slices of citrus fruits, cats seem to dislike the smell, also if you have twigs, lay them criss-cross on the soil.
Once your flowerbeds are full of flowers it should stop the problem, cats seem to like plenty of space! =^..^=
I know cats can be a problem in the garden, but its really nice to know you want a resolution without harming them! :)
Reply:The pepper thing is effective. Alternatively fill large empty plastic bottles filled with water. Leave it laying around in your garden, the sun's rays will confuse the cat when it shines on the bottles. The cat would feel disorientated and would leave because it \would think the dazzling bottle is invading its privacy. {only works in daylight}
Reply:sprinkle black paper or cayenne pepper in your garden, kitty wont like the scent.
ice skates
our neighbours 3 cats thought my garden was their poo poo place and i was fed up of the cleaning up i had to do. problem is that even if you pick up the... poo, the smell will still be there and then they will do it again...
you need to get 'Cat Repeller' from B%26amp;Q. it costs around ￡30 but it is well worth it. the device can just be pushed into the soil and it creates an ultrasonic sound that is harmless to humans and animals - but cats can hear very low frequencies so they find the noise very annoying.
also dont forget you need to clean everything up and spray some jeyes fluid in the areas they have done their business. it will get rid of the smell. however i am not 100% sure you can use jeyes liquid in soil ? check the label !
this repellant thing really works.... good luck !!
Without harming how do i keep cats out of my garden and leaving there dirt in my flower beds?
put the hose on them whenever you see one.
I had a cat staking out my guinea pigs, but after i squirted him i never saw him again.
Reply:Get clear empty plastic drinks bottles (like coke etc) remove the labels and fill them with water. Leave them under your plants etc (smaller ones are easier to hide) and this should stop them.
Its something to do with the reflection of the water as seen through their eyes, it scares them I think.
Reply:Have you tried used coffee grounds? The cats don't like the bitter taste on their paws and I've found it works extremely well. It also seems to dissuade slugs and snails!
Reply:mothballs will do it and won't harm them ..
Reply:High-power water pistol seems to do the trick. Once moggy has had to dry and sort out his fur once or twice he'll get the message.
Reply:Poor Puss is only fertilising your garden. Get him some fish.
Reply:curry powder, chili powder, random cocktail sticks. Tins of lion dung can now be purchased from some gardening mags.
Reply:look up search on the net for cat scarer it is a mall box battery or mains operated place in the offending area the cats stopped coming in my garden and now use all the neighbours got mine of eBay OH yes its harmless to them as well. it emits a sonic sound they don't like, works for about 20 feet.
Reply:Pepper isnt good as it can get in their eyes %26amp; burn, yes it will keep them away. Many things out there , in my opinion toss citrus peels(cut small) works best. They dont like the smell %26amp; doesnt harm them. So, save the peels to oranges, lemons etc. If you dont mind "merigolds" add some to the border, they have a aweful scent, animals dont like them either.
Reply:Slice an orange into thin strips.. place around the edges of the garden and you are unlikely to have any more problems.. It wont hurt the cat, the kids and any other anilmal you may have.
Be aware that this might attract bees and wasps, they do tend to go for sweet stuff like oranges.
Reply:i have had a real problem with cats going to the toilet in my garden, digging up the baby plants, making a smell etc. i have tried all sorts even buying the repeller spray from the shops nothing worked. then finally i seem to have happened upon a way that stops them! i put a few sprigs of holly over the soil wherever they go and it really seems to have stopped them - i think the holly stops them digging up the soil without pricking their paws. They might change the place where they go a couple times but if you just put holly there too the soon get the message. It might sound cruel but it doesnt really do them any harm
Reply:cut lengths of hose to about 12 inches and stake them with bamboo through the middle. use any shiny paint ~~(or nail polish) to put eyes on top of the hose. the cats see these as predators and stay away. thats the theory anyway.
Reply:paintball gun or hose
Reply:Hi, try slices of citrus fruits, cats seem to dislike the smell, also if you have twigs, lay them criss-cross on the soil.
Once your flowerbeds are full of flowers it should stop the problem, cats seem to like plenty of space! =^..^=
I know cats can be a problem in the garden, but its really nice to know you want a resolution without harming them! :)
Reply:The pepper thing is effective. Alternatively fill large empty plastic bottles filled with water. Leave it laying around in your garden, the sun's rays will confuse the cat when it shines on the bottles. The cat would feel disorientated and would leave because it \would think the dazzling bottle is invading its privacy. {only works in daylight}
Reply:sprinkle black paper or cayenne pepper in your garden, kitty wont like the scent.
ice skates
How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower gardens?
This sounds really yucky, but it is effective.
When you pooper scoop the yard, put the dog poop into the holes your dog has dug in the garden. Put a little bit of dirt over the top, but don't bury it deeply. The thin layer of dirt helps to keep it from stinking so we can't smell it, but the dog can smell it and will not dig there.
Then give you dog one place in your yard that he *is* allowed to dig. Praise him highly for digging in his "special" spot.
It requires a lot of effort on your part, but the dog can be trained this way.
The only other way I know of that really works is to bury some chicken wire or field fencing in the soil so the dog simply cannot dig past it. They don't like the way it feels on their paws, so they'll look for another spot to dig.
Keep your dogs entertained and well exercised. A tired dog is a well-behaved dog. It's usually when they are bored that they dig and chew. So perhaps a Kong toy that is stuffed with a treat they really have to work at will help solve the problem, too.
Good luck.
How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower gardens?
Hot pepper Cayenne
Reply:spread some red pepper inthe flower beds that will stop them
Reply:Horseradish and /or tabasco
Reply:I always used black pepper, It is not so expensive and I raised many litters of Collie pups, on Black pepper on the furniture.
ONE YEAR, we had a pup who would eat right through the black pepper and chew the table or chair etc.
So out of frustration I covered the chair legs with Cheyenne Sauce.only to come home and find EVERY ONE LOVED THE FLAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAN. so back to black pepper that was at least 90% effective..
Reply:put a fence around it. or beat them. or bury a dead body. the necrotizing faciitis will get rid of them.
Reply:I agree red pepper. Actually it is suppose to keep all animals out.
When you pooper scoop the yard, put the dog poop into the holes your dog has dug in the garden. Put a little bit of dirt over the top, but don't bury it deeply. The thin layer of dirt helps to keep it from stinking so we can't smell it, but the dog can smell it and will not dig there.
Then give you dog one place in your yard that he *is* allowed to dig. Praise him highly for digging in his "special" spot.
It requires a lot of effort on your part, but the dog can be trained this way.
The only other way I know of that really works is to bury some chicken wire or field fencing in the soil so the dog simply cannot dig past it. They don't like the way it feels on their paws, so they'll look for another spot to dig.
Keep your dogs entertained and well exercised. A tired dog is a well-behaved dog. It's usually when they are bored that they dig and chew. So perhaps a Kong toy that is stuffed with a treat they really have to work at will help solve the problem, too.
Good luck.
How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower gardens?
Hot pepper Cayenne
Reply:spread some red pepper inthe flower beds that will stop them
Reply:Horseradish and /or tabasco
Reply:I always used black pepper, It is not so expensive and I raised many litters of Collie pups, on Black pepper on the furniture.
ONE YEAR, we had a pup who would eat right through the black pepper and chew the table or chair etc.
So out of frustration I covered the chair legs with Cheyenne Sauce.only to come home and find EVERY ONE LOVED THE FLAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAN. so back to black pepper that was at least 90% effective..
Reply:put a fence around it. or beat them. or bury a dead body. the necrotizing faciitis will get rid of them.
Reply:I agree red pepper. Actually it is suppose to keep all animals out.
Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?
Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?There are various types of gardening these days-gardening, terrace gardening %26amp; indoor gardening? Does indoor gardening differ from flower arrangement?
Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?
Yes, there is a difference.
Gardening has to do with growing living plants (flowering or not) - and the venue doesn't much matter. traditional (outside in the ground), in containers, terrace, indoor...it can all be called "gardening".
Flower arrangement has to do with assembling cut flowers into pleasing displays. They are not growing - they've been cut.
Reply:Garden grows live flowers
like this videos http://theclickinfo.com/orchids
flower arranging used cut flowers
like this http://theclickinfo.com/flower.go3
Reply:There is a huge difference between flower arranging and gardening.
Flower arranging is working with cut flower while gardening is working with plants in soil.
Indoor gardening requires proper lighting from windows or added fluorescent lighting. It also requires using the proper amount of water so that you do not get a mold on your soil which will affect the plants health.
One type of garden I like in the summer is an outdoor cutting garden so that I can cut flower and use in fresh arrangements or dry for arrangements in the fall and winter months. Denise http://www.thegardenersrake.com
Reply:Of course. Garden grows live flowers with roots and flower arranging used cut flowers with no roots.
Indoor gardening usually means small plants in tubs with roots.
colon cleansing
Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?
Yes, there is a difference.
Gardening has to do with growing living plants (flowering or not) - and the venue doesn't much matter. traditional (outside in the ground), in containers, terrace, indoor...it can all be called "gardening".
Flower arrangement has to do with assembling cut flowers into pleasing displays. They are not growing - they've been cut.
Reply:Garden grows live flowers
like this videos http://theclickinfo.com/orchids
flower arranging used cut flowers
like this http://theclickinfo.com/flower.go3
Reply:There is a huge difference between flower arranging and gardening.
Flower arranging is working with cut flower while gardening is working with plants in soil.
Indoor gardening requires proper lighting from windows or added fluorescent lighting. It also requires using the proper amount of water so that you do not get a mold on your soil which will affect the plants health.
One type of garden I like in the summer is an outdoor cutting garden so that I can cut flower and use in fresh arrangements or dry for arrangements in the fall and winter months. Denise http://www.thegardenersrake.com
Reply:Of course. Garden grows live flowers with roots and flower arranging used cut flowers with no roots.
Indoor gardening usually means small plants in tubs with roots.
I love flower gardens but I don't have a green thumb. I really don't have any know how on where to even begin
I have managed to plant 3 miniture rose bushes but I am amazed that they are still living because I haven't taken good care of them. I have two nice areas to plant flowers but there are a lot of small rocks in there. That I think is what is really stopping me. I have a lot of health issues and it is hard for me to get down and pick all those rocks out. I just love petunias, tulips and lilies but until I can tackle this I will never have a garden. I know it is too late this year, can anyone tell me where I begin and how to do it? I want you to know I appreciate your answers in advance.
I love flower gardens but I don't have a green thumb. I really don't have any know how on where to even begin
Can you pay someone to clear a wide line or circles ?
Do you have a volunteer group in your area or a CASA group that has volunteers to go over for a few hours and do things like this?
I would leave a good bit of the rocks in unless they are overwhelmingly in the dirt so things can't grow. They will prevent weeds.
Instead, plan where you want clusters of flowers, plant ground climbing flowers or ivy. Just don't let the ivy get out of control. Shamrocks are pretty, too.
Add 1 or 2 large boulders to create more of a rock garden, garden stepping stones, a garden reflection ball, bird feeders, or add birdbath, a garden flag, or other concrete figure.
A St. Francis of Assisi statue, Bonsaie trees, a water pond with koi fish and water lillies and small waterfall, are other considerations. A water fountain coming from the middle of the pond is pretty, too.
If you have a large enough area, a wooden tier with dirt can produce quite a few strawberries. A domesticated blackberry bush, a blueberry bush, a hydrangea bush, are nice.
For now, I would wait for the mums to come in and set out a bale of hay (or small one), fake Fall leaves, and preplanted mums in pots. For the upcoming holidays, buy flags for the garden flag pole/holder, or lighted garlands for the pole holding the birdfeeder.
Pound short "rebars" {the metal rods put in concrete for support} or camping spikes into the ground to support the potted mums or other things. I have also driven a straightened coat hanger wire through the pot into the ground IF I was lucky enough that the ground was not hard.
If you get someone to help, think about this idea, too. Put a short, hollow pipe into the ground several feet. The pipe needs to be large enough to set a painted metal "tree" with only limbs on it. So look for the tree first. I've seen them in hobby shops and discount stores . It should look like a natural, unevenly branched tree. White, brown, or green is a good color to spray paint it. Set the tree up to hang red and pink hearts on for Valentine's Day, plastic Easter eggs on, patriotic things for Memorial %26amp; Labor Day and 4th of July, attach a scarecrow to it for Halloween and Fall (along with your hay bale %26amp; mums), pumpkins %26amp; bunched corn stalks for Thanksgiving, lights for Christmas, - oops sorry, any Jewish holiday items if this is your denomination. You can take the "tree" out of the hole and put it up.
Flip through magazines or get on the computer to scan for landscape gardening or landscape flowers for ideas. I love walking through greenhouses and places like Home Depot or Lowe's for ideas to pop in my head. I bet you will, too!
I hope this helps, because I would love for you to have fun decorating and watching nature grow !
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If appropriate, I like arbors or a bench of iron %26amp; wood or concete/stone/marble.
Reply:First of all, let me clear something up. Flowers are colorblind (LOL) they do not know if your thumb is green or purple!!!
Do not fret! You can still have plants this year, but instead of putting them into the ground, how about planting them in pots or unusual containers, in the area you want to see flowers? Many places still have flowers you can use to create a wonderful watercolor of color!! Maintenance is a snap. You can water AND fertilize at the same time by using Miracle Gro...
For next year, consider a raised bed garden concept. It would be beneficial to frame it in this fall. You can go to Home Depot and ask them to cut pressure-treated railroad tie wood to size for a frame. It is heavy, but once in place will hardly move. For extra security, you can buy wooden stakes and pound them into the ground on the outside walls of your garden to hold the wood in place. You can also use steel rebar. (Again, Home Depot sells it and MAY be able to cut it into 2 foot sections for manageability). Then, again in the fall, lay about 7 layers of newspaper inside your frame. Water it till soaking wet. Add leaves, grass clippings and a couple of bags of hamster bedding that is 100% pine shavings. Cover with a couple of bags of compost/manure and lastly, lay black plastic garbage bags over the area. You can anchor these with wire hanger pieces that you cut. This will allow all these wonderful organics to "cook" over the winter. Invest in a GREAT gardening tool called a "Garden Claw" that you can get from Home Depot. In the Spring, remove the black plastic. Using the Garden Claw, till the soil amendments well add more topsoil and compost until the garden is the depth you want and you are ready to plant!!
Reply:It sounds like with your rocky soil that you might be in a dry area? My first thought is for you to look for low maintenance plants, ie: flowers that don't need dead-heading, pruning or any other special needs. The types of plants suited for you will strongly depend on your planting zone......or where you live in North America. Your local garden center would be very helpful to talk to, or even a local library to look for helpful books. The winter months are a great time to read about different varieties suited for you soil type and climate!
Reply:Without knowing where you live, it is hard to recommend specific plants. My best suggestion would be to stop by a local greenhouse, and talk with them. Tell them the same thing you said here. They will be more than happy to help you and encourage you. If they aren't helpful, you don't want to buy from them anyway!
Good luck! I have black thumbs myself. LOL
Reply:lWillow had some good ideas. I have a few more. Contact your county extension agent's office. They should be able to put in touch with someone who can give you advice. If you can afford it, you might try to hire a young person to give you a hand. Rocks aren't always a determining factor in growing flowers. I'd start small first. Those dwarf roses may be a good start. Another kind of rose to look for is "Earthkind". There are several varieties and colors of Earthkind roses available. Knock Out is the most popular. These are roses that require almost no care if care is taken planting them. Maybe you could plant a few petunias in pots to enjoy. They would be easier to take care of that way. Even tulips can be grown in pots and some lillys.
I don't know your whole situation but maybe some of these suggestions will help.
I love flower gardens but I don't have a green thumb. I really don't have any know how on where to even begin
Can you pay someone to clear a wide line or circles ?
Do you have a volunteer group in your area or a CASA group that has volunteers to go over for a few hours and do things like this?
I would leave a good bit of the rocks in unless they are overwhelmingly in the dirt so things can't grow. They will prevent weeds.
Instead, plan where you want clusters of flowers, plant ground climbing flowers or ivy. Just don't let the ivy get out of control. Shamrocks are pretty, too.
Add 1 or 2 large boulders to create more of a rock garden, garden stepping stones, a garden reflection ball, bird feeders, or add birdbath, a garden flag, or other concrete figure.
A St. Francis of Assisi statue, Bonsaie trees, a water pond with koi fish and water lillies and small waterfall, are other considerations. A water fountain coming from the middle of the pond is pretty, too.
If you have a large enough area, a wooden tier with dirt can produce quite a few strawberries. A domesticated blackberry bush, a blueberry bush, a hydrangea bush, are nice.
For now, I would wait for the mums to come in and set out a bale of hay (or small one), fake Fall leaves, and preplanted mums in pots. For the upcoming holidays, buy flags for the garden flag pole/holder, or lighted garlands for the pole holding the birdfeeder.
Pound short "rebars" {the metal rods put in concrete for support} or camping spikes into the ground to support the potted mums or other things. I have also driven a straightened coat hanger wire through the pot into the ground IF I was lucky enough that the ground was not hard.
If you get someone to help, think about this idea, too. Put a short, hollow pipe into the ground several feet. The pipe needs to be large enough to set a painted metal "tree" with only limbs on it. So look for the tree first. I've seen them in hobby shops and discount stores . It should look like a natural, unevenly branched tree. White, brown, or green is a good color to spray paint it. Set the tree up to hang red and pink hearts on for Valentine's Day, plastic Easter eggs on, patriotic things for Memorial %26amp; Labor Day and 4th of July, attach a scarecrow to it for Halloween and Fall (along with your hay bale %26amp; mums), pumpkins %26amp; bunched corn stalks for Thanksgiving, lights for Christmas, - oops sorry, any Jewish holiday items if this is your denomination. You can take the "tree" out of the hole and put it up.
Flip through magazines or get on the computer to scan for landscape gardening or landscape flowers for ideas. I love walking through greenhouses and places like Home Depot or Lowe's for ideas to pop in my head. I bet you will, too!
I hope this helps, because I would love for you to have fun decorating and watching nature grow !
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If appropriate, I like arbors or a bench of iron %26amp; wood or concete/stone/marble.
Reply:First of all, let me clear something up. Flowers are colorblind (LOL) they do not know if your thumb is green or purple!!!
Do not fret! You can still have plants this year, but instead of putting them into the ground, how about planting them in pots or unusual containers, in the area you want to see flowers? Many places still have flowers you can use to create a wonderful watercolor of color!! Maintenance is a snap. You can water AND fertilize at the same time by using Miracle Gro...
For next year, consider a raised bed garden concept. It would be beneficial to frame it in this fall. You can go to Home Depot and ask them to cut pressure-treated railroad tie wood to size for a frame. It is heavy, but once in place will hardly move. For extra security, you can buy wooden stakes and pound them into the ground on the outside walls of your garden to hold the wood in place. You can also use steel rebar. (Again, Home Depot sells it and MAY be able to cut it into 2 foot sections for manageability). Then, again in the fall, lay about 7 layers of newspaper inside your frame. Water it till soaking wet. Add leaves, grass clippings and a couple of bags of hamster bedding that is 100% pine shavings. Cover with a couple of bags of compost/manure and lastly, lay black plastic garbage bags over the area. You can anchor these with wire hanger pieces that you cut. This will allow all these wonderful organics to "cook" over the winter. Invest in a GREAT gardening tool called a "Garden Claw" that you can get from Home Depot. In the Spring, remove the black plastic. Using the Garden Claw, till the soil amendments well add more topsoil and compost until the garden is the depth you want and you are ready to plant!!
Reply:It sounds like with your rocky soil that you might be in a dry area? My first thought is for you to look for low maintenance plants, ie: flowers that don't need dead-heading, pruning or any other special needs. The types of plants suited for you will strongly depend on your planting zone......or where you live in North America. Your local garden center would be very helpful to talk to, or even a local library to look for helpful books. The winter months are a great time to read about different varieties suited for you soil type and climate!
Reply:Without knowing where you live, it is hard to recommend specific plants. My best suggestion would be to stop by a local greenhouse, and talk with them. Tell them the same thing you said here. They will be more than happy to help you and encourage you. If they aren't helpful, you don't want to buy from them anyway!
Good luck! I have black thumbs myself. LOL
Reply:lWillow had some good ideas. I have a few more. Contact your county extension agent's office. They should be able to put in touch with someone who can give you advice. If you can afford it, you might try to hire a young person to give you a hand. Rocks aren't always a determining factor in growing flowers. I'd start small first. Those dwarf roses may be a good start. Another kind of rose to look for is "Earthkind". There are several varieties and colors of Earthkind roses available. Knock Out is the most popular. These are roses that require almost no care if care is taken planting them. Maybe you could plant a few petunias in pots to enjoy. They would be easier to take care of that way. Even tulips can be grown in pots and some lillys.
I don't know your whole situation but maybe some of these suggestions will help.
How can I build a garden with walls-back yard has steep drop?
I have the idea in my head- I need a flower bed/garden for the back part of my yard which has a steep drop off. I want to build something with wood or cheap materials so the back of the garden doesnt slip off the "cliff"(as i like to call it) This is going to be used not only to plant flowers, but to aid in stuff such as my daughters soccer balls falling off the cliff. What ideas do you have? Thanks in advance
How can I build a garden with walls-back yard has steep drop?
I had to build steps and retaining walls on my slopes. I used cinder blocks: cement blocks that are rectangular with holes in the center. I put the cinder blocks where I wanted, dug into the ground to flatten for placement and stacked how high I wanted, then I anchored the blocks by pounding 3 to 4 foot rebar in the center of the block into the ground, leaving none above the top of the block. I then filled the holes with gravel. This is inexpensive and works well.
You could actually hang landscape netting on poles to keep you daughter's soccerballs corralled.
Reply:You could get some rail-road ties and stack them onto a flat ledge you've created a few feet down the slope. Then, pound re-bar into the ground on the other side of the wood to keep the wood from slipping down the hill.
Now you can shovel some of your old dirt down into the gap you've created and add topsoil, garden soil and compost to fill it in.
If you've started the ties down the hill a bit, you have now extended your flower-bed out another two-three feet.
To stop the soccer balls, you could sink fence-posts inside and build a fence.
Or you could pound metal posts in and attach a wire fence.
Or you could keep stacking up rail-road ties until it's tall enough to stop a soccer ball.
They sell retaining-wall blocks, but you said you wanted it cheap. That's the cheapest I could think of, without you becoming a mason and collecting big rocks from all over the place!
Reply:Check your local freecycle.org and see if you can get used/recycled landscaping blocks. Terrrace it with steps between the levels. Put up a 3' wire fence across the top to keep the soccer ball from going over the edge. you could plant a vine on the fence.
White Teeth
How can I build a garden with walls-back yard has steep drop?
I had to build steps and retaining walls on my slopes. I used cinder blocks: cement blocks that are rectangular with holes in the center. I put the cinder blocks where I wanted, dug into the ground to flatten for placement and stacked how high I wanted, then I anchored the blocks by pounding 3 to 4 foot rebar in the center of the block into the ground, leaving none above the top of the block. I then filled the holes with gravel. This is inexpensive and works well.
You could actually hang landscape netting on poles to keep you daughter's soccerballs corralled.
Reply:You could get some rail-road ties and stack them onto a flat ledge you've created a few feet down the slope. Then, pound re-bar into the ground on the other side of the wood to keep the wood from slipping down the hill.
Now you can shovel some of your old dirt down into the gap you've created and add topsoil, garden soil and compost to fill it in.
If you've started the ties down the hill a bit, you have now extended your flower-bed out another two-three feet.
To stop the soccer balls, you could sink fence-posts inside and build a fence.
Or you could pound metal posts in and attach a wire fence.
Or you could keep stacking up rail-road ties until it's tall enough to stop a soccer ball.
They sell retaining-wall blocks, but you said you wanted it cheap. That's the cheapest I could think of, without you becoming a mason and collecting big rocks from all over the place!
Reply:Check your local freecycle.org and see if you can get used/recycled landscaping blocks. Terrrace it with steps between the levels. Put up a 3' wire fence across the top to keep the soccer ball from going over the edge. you could plant a vine on the fence.
White Teeth
The perimeter of a rectangular flower garden is 94m and its area is 480m^2. find the length of the garden?
P = 2(l + w)
A = lw
94 = 2(l + w)
l + w = 47
w = -l + 47
lw = 480
l(-l + 47) = 480
-l^2 + 47l = 480
-l^2 + 47l - 480 = 0
l^2 - 47l + 480 = 0
(l - 15)(l - 32) = 0
l = 15 or 32
w = -32 + 47
w = 15
ANS : 32 meters
The perimeter of a rectangular flower garden is 94m and its area is 480m^2. find the length of the garden?
The dimensions are 15 and 32. I forgot which one length was
Reply:determine the factors of 480. In this case the factors must equal 480 when multiplied together and 94 when all 4 sides are added together
15 * 32 = 480
15+32+15+32 = 94
length = 32 width = 15.
Reply:2w+2l = 94 and l * w = 480
2w=94-2l
w=47-l so l(47-l)=480
47l - l^2 = 480
l^2 - 47l + 480 = 0
(l-32) (l-15) = 0
l=32 or l=15
since we're looking for length our answer will be the longer of the two so L=32 and W=15
A = lw
94 = 2(l + w)
l + w = 47
w = -l + 47
lw = 480
l(-l + 47) = 480
-l^2 + 47l = 480
-l^2 + 47l - 480 = 0
l^2 - 47l + 480 = 0
(l - 15)(l - 32) = 0
l = 15 or 32
w = -32 + 47
w = 15
ANS : 32 meters
The perimeter of a rectangular flower garden is 94m and its area is 480m^2. find the length of the garden?
The dimensions are 15 and 32. I forgot which one length was
Reply:determine the factors of 480. In this case the factors must equal 480 when multiplied together and 94 when all 4 sides are added together
15 * 32 = 480
15+32+15+32 = 94
length = 32 width = 15.
Reply:2w+2l = 94 and l * w = 480
2w=94-2l
w=47-l so l(47-l)=480
47l - l^2 = 480
l^2 - 47l + 480 = 0
(l-32) (l-15) = 0
l=32 or l=15
since we're looking for length our answer will be the longer of the two so L=32 and W=15
What the name for the flower/plant also known as "bride's bouquet"?
I've been reading LM Montgomery, where she refers to a garden flower (or possibly flowering shrub) as "bride's bouquet".
I can't find it on the Internet ... does anyone know what plant she means?
The novel was published during the 1930s.
What the name for the flower/plant also known as "bride's bouquet"?
Porana paniculata (Bridal Bouquet, Christ Vine, Snow Creeper, Snow-in-the-Jungle, White Corallita): Liane to 9m. Lvs cordate, to 15 cm, slender-acuminate, white-pubesc. beneath. Pan. large, pendulous; flowers to 8mm, white, tubular-campanulate. Summer. N India, Upper Burm.
Porana: In the Convolvulaceae family. 20 slender, twining herbs or shrubs. Flowers small, in term. pan. or cymes or solitary, 1 or more sep. enlarged; tubular-campanulate to funnelform, lobes broad, spreading, plicate. Trop. Asia, Aus. Z10.
Sorry for the scientific description it came out of my botanical book! Here's a link for a picture, scroll down to Convolvulaceae and find Porana: http://www.virtualherbarium.org/gl/famtm...
Hope this helps! (P.S. I've read the "Anne" and "Emily" books!) :)
Reply:I will agree with Baby's Breath. You can grow it from seed.
Reply:My guess is that it is some kind of spiraea. Bridal Wreath.
Reply:Try Pavetta lanceolata called the Brides Bush here in RSA .. Hope this helps.
Reply:small and different clumps of roses.
Reply:I know 'baby's breath' is always in bouquets. it's small white flowers. maybe that's it. does it describe the flower at all?
Reply:Crassula hybrid 'Bride Bouquet' 'Polly's Pink' 'Spring Time' is part of this complex.
'Brides Bouquet' will have a rough sandpaper keel. (the underside of the leaf) and I believe Crassula rupestris is one of the parents, no parents named it is a Dick Wright hybrid.
All three came from the same heritage, and there is a slight difference.
I can't find it on the Internet ... does anyone know what plant she means?
The novel was published during the 1930s.
What the name for the flower/plant also known as "bride's bouquet"?
Porana paniculata (Bridal Bouquet, Christ Vine, Snow Creeper, Snow-in-the-Jungle, White Corallita): Liane to 9m. Lvs cordate, to 15 cm, slender-acuminate, white-pubesc. beneath. Pan. large, pendulous; flowers to 8mm, white, tubular-campanulate. Summer. N India, Upper Burm.
Porana: In the Convolvulaceae family. 20 slender, twining herbs or shrubs. Flowers small, in term. pan. or cymes or solitary, 1 or more sep. enlarged; tubular-campanulate to funnelform, lobes broad, spreading, plicate. Trop. Asia, Aus. Z10.
Sorry for the scientific description it came out of my botanical book! Here's a link for a picture, scroll down to Convolvulaceae and find Porana: http://www.virtualherbarium.org/gl/famtm...
Hope this helps! (P.S. I've read the "Anne" and "Emily" books!) :)
Reply:I will agree with Baby's Breath. You can grow it from seed.
Reply:My guess is that it is some kind of spiraea. Bridal Wreath.
Reply:Try Pavetta lanceolata called the Brides Bush here in RSA .. Hope this helps.
Reply:small and different clumps of roses.
Reply:I know 'baby's breath' is always in bouquets. it's small white flowers. maybe that's it. does it describe the flower at all?
Reply:Crassula hybrid 'Bride Bouquet' 'Polly's Pink' 'Spring Time' is part of this complex.
'Brides Bouquet' will have a rough sandpaper keel. (the underside of the leaf) and I believe Crassula rupestris is one of the parents, no parents named it is a Dick Wright hybrid.
All three came from the same heritage, and there is a slight difference.
Virtual Villagers- Magic Flower Garden?
Where is it? Is it just that flower at the north side?
Virtual Villagers- Magic Flower Garden?
u know where the strange plant is on the east side of ur island...theres a big open patch of grass there.. thats where it is after you uncover the well take a person there not where u bury everyone but the patch under that put a person there and they'll water the grass it'll take like forever but eventually if you keep people watering it thats where it'll be
Reply:After your builders unblock the lagoon, have them go to where the brown flowers are, on the east side of the island,below the rock outcropping. After they see the flowers, they'll carry water from the lagoon to the flowers. Be patient; it takes a LOT of water.
Reply:Perhaps you could try out these websites:
zits
Virtual Villagers- Magic Flower Garden?
u know where the strange plant is on the east side of ur island...theres a big open patch of grass there.. thats where it is after you uncover the well take a person there not where u bury everyone but the patch under that put a person there and they'll water the grass it'll take like forever but eventually if you keep people watering it thats where it'll be
Reply:After your builders unblock the lagoon, have them go to where the brown flowers are, on the east side of the island,below the rock outcropping. After they see the flowers, they'll carry water from the lagoon to the flowers. Be patient; it takes a LOT of water.
Reply:Perhaps you could try out these websites:
If you were a flower garden, what flowers would be your friends?
I would have impatiens and geraniums
If you were a flower garden, what flowers would be your friends?
Bougainvillea without a second thought - they come in many hues are numerous, survive the heat and the dust of summers and do not fade away when shed from the tree.
Reply:carnations and daisies. bright and cheery
Reply:daisy roses
Reply:The night blooming flowers.=)
Reply:All of them ,even the weeds
Reply:rose and a tulip and a dandelion :D
Reply:Pansies because they represent thoughts. Daiseys because they don't tell. Sunflowers because they are bright and happy. And Roses of Sharon in every color because they are my favorites.
Reply:Lotus , lillies, lavender and tulips xx oh and the rose xx
Reply:roses, day lillies %26amp; peonies
skates
If you were a flower garden, what flowers would be your friends?
Bougainvillea without a second thought - they come in many hues are numerous, survive the heat and the dust of summers and do not fade away when shed from the tree.
Reply:carnations and daisies. bright and cheery
Reply:daisy roses
Reply:The night blooming flowers.=)
Reply:All of them ,even the weeds
Reply:rose and a tulip and a dandelion :D
Reply:Pansies because they represent thoughts. Daiseys because they don't tell. Sunflowers because they are bright and happy. And Roses of Sharon in every color because they are my favorites.
Reply:Lotus , lillies, lavender and tulips xx oh and the rose xx
Reply:roses, day lillies %26amp; peonies
skates
How do you keep cats out of your flower beds and flower gardens. Is there something I can put in the soil?
To protect plants and borders both mothballs and citrus are said
to be effective deterrents. Place the mothballs, orange peel or
lemon rind in the borders. Alternatively spray cloths with
orange scented air freshener and place the cloths around the
plants you wish to protect. Other known cat repellents are
cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil,
lemon grass oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil and mustard oil.
Certain herbs are said to deter cats. In particular rue but not
catnip which has the opposite effect. Coleus canina is another
plant which is marketed by one merchant as a cat repellent.
How do you keep cats out of your flower beds and flower gardens. Is there something I can put in the soil?
Often what helps is buy a box of plastic forks Push them in the soil tines up. cats are usually looking to dig in your gardens this usually stops them and wont harm the cats.
Reply:You can use motion activated sprinklers.
Some people say mixing cayenne pepper with water and sprinkling your flower beds with it will keep the cats away due to the smell. And it won't hurt the flowers or the animal.
Reply:Rinse your used eggs shells and let dry. Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper before placing in your garden.
Reply:Try sprinkling pepper through out you garden!
Reply:plant some cat nip away from the flowers.
Reply:well, i've heard of this trick as far as rabbits, raccoons and other creatures go, but you can try it and see if it will work for cats.
get a bunch of clipped hair and tie it up in a nylon stocking and place them behind and around your flower beds. I know this sounds crazy, but one lady who came in to the salon (i'm a stylist) asked for our used hair clippings.. so when we swept them up, we put them in a bag for her to pick up. I asked her why she did this, and she told me to keep animals out of her gardens... it must work for her because every summer she comes in and asks for her hair clippings!
good luck!
Reply:To my knowledge,I believe you should keep your cats occupied with a toy or food.I dont have a pet but you should consider to give your cats some slack,because they are apart of nature.
Reply:Moth balls have always worked keeping the strays out of my flowerbeds.
Reply:dunno
Reply:Yeah got to your local fred meyer
Reply:yes there is go to a pet shop their is a spray so dogs and cats avoid and it smells bad too, try planting a different area using cat nip plants as the main theme.
Reply:MOTH BALLS
Reply:a big dog
Reply:Cats do not like the smell of citrus. Try slicing citrus fruits up and placing them in the spots the cat usually potties.
Reply:Try a mixture of 1 part vinegar to 5 parts water. Add a teaspoon per quart of garlic powder.
I use this to keep the cats away from my bird feeders and out of the garden and it works!
Reply:There is stuff called Critter ridder, it is available at home depot
Reply:put some wire mesh like fencing stuff ( looks like chicken wire but smaller ) over the dirt cats hate the feeling and if you want you can put a little bit of mulch on top but not to much.
Reply:You can buy a special "deer netting" at any garden store, or your local wal-mart. It's virtually invisible from any distance, and it provides a physical barrier that the cats can't cross. It worked for me.
to be effective deterrents. Place the mothballs, orange peel or
lemon rind in the borders. Alternatively spray cloths with
orange scented air freshener and place the cloths around the
plants you wish to protect. Other known cat repellents are
cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil,
lemon grass oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil and mustard oil.
Certain herbs are said to deter cats. In particular rue but not
catnip which has the opposite effect. Coleus canina is another
plant which is marketed by one merchant as a cat repellent.
How do you keep cats out of your flower beds and flower gardens. Is there something I can put in the soil?
Often what helps is buy a box of plastic forks Push them in the soil tines up. cats are usually looking to dig in your gardens this usually stops them and wont harm the cats.
Reply:You can use motion activated sprinklers.
Some people say mixing cayenne pepper with water and sprinkling your flower beds with it will keep the cats away due to the smell. And it won't hurt the flowers or the animal.
Reply:Rinse your used eggs shells and let dry. Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper before placing in your garden.
Reply:Try sprinkling pepper through out you garden!
Reply:plant some cat nip away from the flowers.
Reply:well, i've heard of this trick as far as rabbits, raccoons and other creatures go, but you can try it and see if it will work for cats.
get a bunch of clipped hair and tie it up in a nylon stocking and place them behind and around your flower beds. I know this sounds crazy, but one lady who came in to the salon (i'm a stylist) asked for our used hair clippings.. so when we swept them up, we put them in a bag for her to pick up. I asked her why she did this, and she told me to keep animals out of her gardens... it must work for her because every summer she comes in and asks for her hair clippings!
good luck!
Reply:To my knowledge,I believe you should keep your cats occupied with a toy or food.I dont have a pet but you should consider to give your cats some slack,because they are apart of nature.
Reply:Moth balls have always worked keeping the strays out of my flowerbeds.
Reply:dunno
Reply:Yeah got to your local fred meyer
Reply:yes there is go to a pet shop their is a spray so dogs and cats avoid and it smells bad too, try planting a different area using cat nip plants as the main theme.
Reply:MOTH BALLS
Reply:a big dog
Reply:Cats do not like the smell of citrus. Try slicing citrus fruits up and placing them in the spots the cat usually potties.
Reply:Try a mixture of 1 part vinegar to 5 parts water. Add a teaspoon per quart of garlic powder.
I use this to keep the cats away from my bird feeders and out of the garden and it works!
Reply:There is stuff called Critter ridder, it is available at home depot
Reply:put some wire mesh like fencing stuff ( looks like chicken wire but smaller ) over the dirt cats hate the feeling and if you want you can put a little bit of mulch on top but not to much.
Reply:You can buy a special "deer netting" at any garden store, or your local wal-mart. It's virtually invisible from any distance, and it provides a physical barrier that the cats can't cross. It worked for me.
Can someone give me tips on flower gardening please?
Here are two of my favorite gardening websites:
http://www.gardenguides.com/
http://www.greenpatio.com/
Both sites are full of tips and advice. I hope you enjoy them.
Good luck with your gardening.
Can someone give me tips on flower gardening please?
What do you want to know?
Reply:Plant, water, fertilize,weed ,enjoy! There is a lot more, what is it you would like to know?
Reply:Weed thoroughly. Use Preem. Add mulch.
Deadhead daylilies and roses for more flowers.
Make sure you put sun loving plants in the sun and shade loving plants in the shade.
Reply:http://www.flowergardeningtips.com/
Reply:you buy the flowers and put them in dirt and add water.
Reply:can you be more specific?
Reply:First decide what kind of garden you want. Like a shade, or sun, or flowers. Do you want color from fall, spring, summer? are you in a state with cold seasons, where plants are going to go dormat or you will need to dig them up?
I joined National Home Gardening Club. or Gardening How-To.
I built a butterfly garden that was featured in thier magazene.
Map out your garden areas. Decide what you want where. Look up the flowers/plants/shrubs for size and bloom season. (many online places to help). put down weed barrier before planting. cut through barrier to plant single plants. easier in long run to keep down weeds.
I can help with other questions you may have. oh yes put this sign in your yard...lol
Trespassers will be planted and expected to grow and flower!
Reply:the type of flowers you choose depends on where you live, what type of soil, sun or shade, whether you want perennials (come up every year) or annuals (one year only, replant the next year), how big your garden is. talk to someone at a local nursery or garden center, they can help you.
http://www.gardenguides.com/
http://www.greenpatio.com/
Both sites are full of tips and advice. I hope you enjoy them.
Good luck with your gardening.
Can someone give me tips on flower gardening please?
What do you want to know?
Reply:Plant, water, fertilize,weed ,enjoy! There is a lot more, what is it you would like to know?
Reply:Weed thoroughly. Use Preem. Add mulch.
Deadhead daylilies and roses for more flowers.
Make sure you put sun loving plants in the sun and shade loving plants in the shade.
Reply:http://www.flowergardeningtips.com/
Reply:you buy the flowers and put them in dirt and add water.
Reply:can you be more specific?
Reply:First decide what kind of garden you want. Like a shade, or sun, or flowers. Do you want color from fall, spring, summer? are you in a state with cold seasons, where plants are going to go dormat or you will need to dig them up?
I joined National Home Gardening Club. or Gardening How-To.
I built a butterfly garden that was featured in thier magazene.
Map out your garden areas. Decide what you want where. Look up the flowers/plants/shrubs for size and bloom season. (many online places to help). put down weed barrier before planting. cut through barrier to plant single plants. easier in long run to keep down weeds.
I can help with other questions you may have. oh yes put this sign in your yard...lol
Trespassers will be planted and expected to grow and flower!
Reply:the type of flowers you choose depends on where you live, what type of soil, sun or shade, whether you want perennials (come up every year) or annuals (one year only, replant the next year), how big your garden is. talk to someone at a local nursery or garden center, they can help you.
My rescue dog has started to poo in the flower/shrub borders in my garden and will not poo on the grass.?
I have had her only 6 weeks, she is 2 years old and only started hiding in the borders to poo in the last two weeks.
My rescue dog has started to poo in the flower/shrub borders in my garden and will not poo on the grass.?
Annoying aren't they?
If she has started 'hiding' to defecate then I can only guess that something has frightened her or she has been told off for doing it in the wrong place.
If you tell a dog off for defecating in the wrong place they can think that they are being told off for defecating and will not do it where they can be seen. Puppies often do poos behind furniture because they are told off everytime they do it in the house. Eventually they think that doing it anywhere is bad so they hide!
As she is a rescue she could have been severely scolded in the past and taken fright at even a mild telling off from you.
You will just have to be patient. Is there any way you could cordon off part of your garden as a dog toilet? If you clean up where she has already gone and leave some dog faeces where you want her to go that might work but it is going to take time and patience.
As far as I'm concerned it's no big deal anyway. I clean up straightaway after my dogs and some areas where there are flowers and shrubs are fenced off to stop my plants being damaged by my dogs.
Reply:well just think ov it
if you had a big garden to play in would you crap all over it lol
well neither does your dog
most animals do this as a way of protecting there territory and letting other animals know shes there and thats where her boundary starts or i could just be the fact that she dont want to stand in it
Reply:One of the possible methods of dealing with this is by watching her carefully, and using a series of behavioral patterns to figure out why she's going there and how to stop it.
If she's two years old she's probably picked up a lot of habits, and it's hard to guess after two weeks which ones came from where, but there's a good chance that there's a "trigger" in the flower/shrub borders. A lot of dogs like to mark their territory by "eliminating" near clear landmarks, like trees, shrubs, rocks, hydrants, etc. There's a chance you can move the trigger out into the grass and slowly extinct it as a trigger.
If it turns out it's the same bush all the time, take a small amount of that kind of plant and put it in a pot or other mobile apparatus. Then move it out into the middle of the lawn, or wherever you prefer for her to eliminate. Go out there and have her leashed while you stand near her (some people don't like to do this, but it's a good way to make her realize she has a limited range in which to poo. If she's a shy pooer, find some other way to keep her there). She'll probably sniff around the bush a few times, and probably won't immediately go there, but move off somewhere else. Be patient! It'll take awhile but nature will take its course, and she'll eliminate there. Then, you can slowly trim down the bush/flower every day, or use a smaller pot or apparatus, until the only thing left for her to associate with her poo spot is the place in the grass you want her to go, and that'll become "her spot."
Granted animals don't always go in the same place, and it depends on breed, age, previous conditioning, and the way you treat them. But you can give this a try, if nothing else you'll get a little more knowledge about your animal's patterns, which can be very valuable in working with them in training.
Reply:If she only started in the last two weeks then something has changed, she seems like she either prefers to go on soil (its called 'surface preference') or else she's trying to hinde, maybe she's been told off for going in the wrong place?
Make her a spot to use as a dog loo and follow the advice about taking her to that spot on the lead and rewarding her for going there. If she has trouble going in front of you then you know she's been punished.
You might want to try making her a 'hidden' loo so she feels more comfortable about using it. And never tell her off wherever she does it; reward her for using the right spot instead.
Reply:try taking her in the garden on a lead when she wants to go to toilet %26amp; direct her to the area that you want her to go, when she does praise her , try using a specific word to suggest you want her to poo there ( be quick) some dogs learn quick.
Reply:You can actually buy Lion poo to put your pets off pooing in your flower beds,the smell frightens them!
My rescue dog has started to poo in the flower/shrub borders in my garden and will not poo on the grass.?
Annoying aren't they?
If she has started 'hiding' to defecate then I can only guess that something has frightened her or she has been told off for doing it in the wrong place.
If you tell a dog off for defecating in the wrong place they can think that they are being told off for defecating and will not do it where they can be seen. Puppies often do poos behind furniture because they are told off everytime they do it in the house. Eventually they think that doing it anywhere is bad so they hide!
As she is a rescue she could have been severely scolded in the past and taken fright at even a mild telling off from you.
You will just have to be patient. Is there any way you could cordon off part of your garden as a dog toilet? If you clean up where she has already gone and leave some dog faeces where you want her to go that might work but it is going to take time and patience.
As far as I'm concerned it's no big deal anyway. I clean up straightaway after my dogs and some areas where there are flowers and shrubs are fenced off to stop my plants being damaged by my dogs.
Reply:well just think ov it
if you had a big garden to play in would you crap all over it lol
well neither does your dog
most animals do this as a way of protecting there territory and letting other animals know shes there and thats where her boundary starts or i could just be the fact that she dont want to stand in it
Reply:One of the possible methods of dealing with this is by watching her carefully, and using a series of behavioral patterns to figure out why she's going there and how to stop it.
If she's two years old she's probably picked up a lot of habits, and it's hard to guess after two weeks which ones came from where, but there's a good chance that there's a "trigger" in the flower/shrub borders. A lot of dogs like to mark their territory by "eliminating" near clear landmarks, like trees, shrubs, rocks, hydrants, etc. There's a chance you can move the trigger out into the grass and slowly extinct it as a trigger.
If it turns out it's the same bush all the time, take a small amount of that kind of plant and put it in a pot or other mobile apparatus. Then move it out into the middle of the lawn, or wherever you prefer for her to eliminate. Go out there and have her leashed while you stand near her (some people don't like to do this, but it's a good way to make her realize she has a limited range in which to poo. If she's a shy pooer, find some other way to keep her there). She'll probably sniff around the bush a few times, and probably won't immediately go there, but move off somewhere else. Be patient! It'll take awhile but nature will take its course, and she'll eliminate there. Then, you can slowly trim down the bush/flower every day, or use a smaller pot or apparatus, until the only thing left for her to associate with her poo spot is the place in the grass you want her to go, and that'll become "her spot."
Granted animals don't always go in the same place, and it depends on breed, age, previous conditioning, and the way you treat them. But you can give this a try, if nothing else you'll get a little more knowledge about your animal's patterns, which can be very valuable in working with them in training.
Reply:If she only started in the last two weeks then something has changed, she seems like she either prefers to go on soil (its called 'surface preference') or else she's trying to hinde, maybe she's been told off for going in the wrong place?
Make her a spot to use as a dog loo and follow the advice about taking her to that spot on the lead and rewarding her for going there. If she has trouble going in front of you then you know she's been punished.
You might want to try making her a 'hidden' loo so she feels more comfortable about using it. And never tell her off wherever she does it; reward her for using the right spot instead.
Reply:try taking her in the garden on a lead when she wants to go to toilet %26amp; direct her to the area that you want her to go, when she does praise her , try using a specific word to suggest you want her to poo there ( be quick) some dogs learn quick.
Reply:You can actually buy Lion poo to put your pets off pooing in your flower beds,the smell frightens them!
Are there any flower I can plant this fall to give my garden color through the winter?
You did not say where you live. Your gardening zone will influence your choices.
I have grown these two in Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/30705-pro...
Helleborus blooms April/May
aka Lenten Rose
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/helleboru...
Christmas Rose blooms fall to spring
(Helleborus niger)
This site has a list of plants with winter interest.
http://www.molbaks.com/infopages/winteri...
This address will bring a list of sites about garden winter color.
http://www.dogpile.com/info.dogpl/search...
Best Wishes.
Are there any flower I can plant this fall to give my garden color through the winter?
Petunias %26amp; Pansies will do well
Reply:I don't think there are any "flowers" that produce in snow. There are some that will bloom when its cold and keep their blossoms, but the ones I know of don't have much color. However if you have "snow" most of them will be covered up. For interest there is red stick dogwood, not much in the flower show but the red sticks look red in the winter. Holly stays green and many types have lots of red berries during the winter, and of course evergreens of all sorts. I think Lake Tahoe is fairly cold, if you are in a micro climatic area, that only gets cold but not freezing, primroses, pansies, mums and many bulbs will give you color. Bulbs of course depend a lot on the length of light you get. Flowers and winter cold usually don't mix well, and snow covers lots so artificial may work well if you want the illusion of colorful blossoms.
Reply:I am the manager at a nursery and the best fall crops are pansies, snap dragons, and kale.
The pansies come in lots of colors and do really well, if it snows they are okay. Snaps are usually considered a spring plant however if you plant them in the fall you will have some color but when spring comes around they will be gorgeous! Lots of blooms. Kale is also very pretty, I enjoy the red. The leaves are red and then the colder it gets the more colors it gets in the middle.
hope this helped!
Reply:Pansies. There are many color varieties and when planted in mass can give off a good showing of color. They will be hardy through the winter as well. When planting, throw in a handful of bone meal and blood meal mixed together into each plant hole. Pansies love this food combo.
Reply:Hi, I just saw this question and I'd like to know the same thing.
One idea I do have though is to buy fake pot of flowers and such and put them outside too. Good luck and take care.
Q.L.
Nanny Sourcebuy cosmetics
I have grown these two in Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/30705-pro...
Helleborus blooms April/May
aka Lenten Rose
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/helleboru...
Christmas Rose blooms fall to spring
(Helleborus niger)
This site has a list of plants with winter interest.
http://www.molbaks.com/infopages/winteri...
This address will bring a list of sites about garden winter color.
http://www.dogpile.com/info.dogpl/search...
Best Wishes.
Are there any flower I can plant this fall to give my garden color through the winter?
Petunias %26amp; Pansies will do well
Reply:I don't think there are any "flowers" that produce in snow. There are some that will bloom when its cold and keep their blossoms, but the ones I know of don't have much color. However if you have "snow" most of them will be covered up. For interest there is red stick dogwood, not much in the flower show but the red sticks look red in the winter. Holly stays green and many types have lots of red berries during the winter, and of course evergreens of all sorts. I think Lake Tahoe is fairly cold, if you are in a micro climatic area, that only gets cold but not freezing, primroses, pansies, mums and many bulbs will give you color. Bulbs of course depend a lot on the length of light you get. Flowers and winter cold usually don't mix well, and snow covers lots so artificial may work well if you want the illusion of colorful blossoms.
Reply:I am the manager at a nursery and the best fall crops are pansies, snap dragons, and kale.
The pansies come in lots of colors and do really well, if it snows they are okay. Snaps are usually considered a spring plant however if you plant them in the fall you will have some color but when spring comes around they will be gorgeous! Lots of blooms. Kale is also very pretty, I enjoy the red. The leaves are red and then the colder it gets the more colors it gets in the middle.
hope this helped!
Reply:Pansies. There are many color varieties and when planted in mass can give off a good showing of color. They will be hardy through the winter as well. When planting, throw in a handful of bone meal and blood meal mixed together into each plant hole. Pansies love this food combo.
Reply:Hi, I just saw this question and I'd like to know the same thing.
One idea I do have though is to buy fake pot of flowers and such and put them outside too. Good luck and take care.
Q.L.
Nanny Source
"THE FLOWER GARDEN" is our business we want to incorporate our names SUE and JOHN in title any ideas? thanks
The s%26amp;j flower garden
"THE FLOWER GARDEN" is our business we want to incorporate our names SUE and JOHN in title any ideas? thanks
Well you could just use your surname
The 'X' Flower Garden
or
Just call it ' The (JohnSue or SueJohn) Flower Garden
I'm not very good at this sort of thing sorry...
Reply:John %26amp; Sue's Flower Garden seems right to me.
Reply:sue means Lily and john means Gracious. Maybe you can work with these. something like Lilohn's or something
Reply:Sun Jue Gardens
"THE FLOWER GARDEN" is our business we want to incorporate our names SUE and JOHN in title any ideas? thanks
Well you could just use your surname
The 'X' Flower Garden
or
Just call it ' The (JohnSue or SueJohn) Flower Garden
I'm not very good at this sort of thing sorry...
Reply:John %26amp; Sue's Flower Garden seems right to me.
Reply:sue means Lily and john means Gracious. Maybe you can work with these. something like Lilohn's or something
Reply:Sun Jue Gardens
Whose considered the queen of all flower/garden/woodland fairies?
Well, it depends, but two clear literary and folkloric candidates for queen of the woodland fairies would be:
Queen Mab---often a "negative" figure, Queen Mab is one Queen of the Fairies in English folklore and myth. She is a woodland queen, associated with ideas of chaos and unreason, both in negative and positive aspects. One function she has is to be a thief of children, which reflects her origin as the Cardea Goddess archetype (the Goddess as Protector of Children/Devourer of Children). Her origins are as the Celtic Goddess Maeve or Mabbe in ancient Wales, and like so many Celtic goddesses in Britain she became a "fairy" after the Christianization of that part of the world. She is associated with dairies, meadows, flowers, and appears in plays such as Ben Jonson's *Entertainment at Althorpe*, and is mentioned in Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet*.
Queen Titania---the Queen of the Fairies in Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night's Dream* bears more obvious signs of coming from further East than Mab, in that she traces her ancestry back to the jealous Mother-Goddesses/Divine Wives of the Mediterranean Basin (e.g., Hera, Juno, Jana). Through her magical association with Bottom, the man with the head of an ***, she is also a clear literary reference to Apuleius' *The Golden A*s,* which tells the story of a man turned into an a*s (think donkey, but with censorship by the always-vigilant Yahoo Answers) by witchcraft but healed and restored to human form by the Goddess Isis. Titania is more eroticized than Mab, and has fewer menacing characteristics.
Whose considered the queen of all flower/garden/woodland fairies?
I see Queen Mab hath been with you...
Perhaps Titania and Mab are sisters...
Reply:snowbaal mentioned both that I was going to:
Mab
Titania
Reply:Titania is Shakespeare's adaptation of Mab.
Maeb was the only true queen of the fairies. As unquestionable as the fact that Oberon was the king of the elves.
Reply:would agree with the above but would also add in Morgaine le Fay of the Arthurian legends as a likely candidate.
just a thought.
SD
Queen Mab---often a "negative" figure, Queen Mab is one Queen of the Fairies in English folklore and myth. She is a woodland queen, associated with ideas of chaos and unreason, both in negative and positive aspects. One function she has is to be a thief of children, which reflects her origin as the Cardea Goddess archetype (the Goddess as Protector of Children/Devourer of Children). Her origins are as the Celtic Goddess Maeve or Mabbe in ancient Wales, and like so many Celtic goddesses in Britain she became a "fairy" after the Christianization of that part of the world. She is associated with dairies, meadows, flowers, and appears in plays such as Ben Jonson's *Entertainment at Althorpe*, and is mentioned in Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet*.
Queen Titania---the Queen of the Fairies in Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night's Dream* bears more obvious signs of coming from further East than Mab, in that she traces her ancestry back to the jealous Mother-Goddesses/Divine Wives of the Mediterranean Basin (e.g., Hera, Juno, Jana). Through her magical association with Bottom, the man with the head of an ***, she is also a clear literary reference to Apuleius' *The Golden A*s,* which tells the story of a man turned into an a*s (think donkey, but with censorship by the always-vigilant Yahoo Answers) by witchcraft but healed and restored to human form by the Goddess Isis. Titania is more eroticized than Mab, and has fewer menacing characteristics.
Whose considered the queen of all flower/garden/woodland fairies?
I see Queen Mab hath been with you...
Perhaps Titania and Mab are sisters...
Reply:snowbaal mentioned both that I was going to:
Mab
Titania
Reply:Titania is Shakespeare's adaptation of Mab.
Maeb was the only true queen of the fairies. As unquestionable as the fact that Oberon was the king of the elves.
Reply:would agree with the above but would also add in Morgaine le Fay of the Arthurian legends as a likely candidate.
just a thought.
SD
"watering the entire garden for the sake of one thirsty flower" the role in fMRI?
Watering the entire garden for the sake of one thirsty flower....
what is important to know about this statement according to the role in fMRI(BOLD)?
Be clear...thank you?
"watering the entire garden for the sake of one thirsty flower" the role in fMRI?
The newest research showed that it took three seconds or more after an event for the flow of blood to increase to an area of the brain dealing with a stimulus. That is the blood-flow increase usually pictured in brain-function studies with PET or functional M.R.I. techniques, the Israeli researchers said. However, the initial reaction observed in the Weizmann research by directly imaging the exposed brain -- the direct transfer of oxygen from blood cells to neurons -- occurred in the first tenth of a second and was lost to conventional imaging, they said.
The later increase in blood flow to the area, Dr. Grinvald said, was obviously an attempt by the body to supply more oxygen for brain activity. But the increase in blood was so abundant that it covered an area much larger than the region directly involved in the activity being studied, masking some of the subtle changes, he said.
The body's reaction, the researchers said in the paper, was like "watering the entire garden for the sake of one thirsty flower."
what is important to know about this statement according to the role in fMRI(BOLD)?
Be clear...thank you?
"watering the entire garden for the sake of one thirsty flower" the role in fMRI?
The newest research showed that it took three seconds or more after an event for the flow of blood to increase to an area of the brain dealing with a stimulus. That is the blood-flow increase usually pictured in brain-function studies with PET or functional M.R.I. techniques, the Israeli researchers said. However, the initial reaction observed in the Weizmann research by directly imaging the exposed brain -- the direct transfer of oxygen from blood cells to neurons -- occurred in the first tenth of a second and was lost to conventional imaging, they said.
The later increase in blood flow to the area, Dr. Grinvald said, was obviously an attempt by the body to supply more oxygen for brain activity. But the increase in blood was so abundant that it covered an area much larger than the region directly involved in the activity being studied, masking some of the subtle changes, he said.
The body's reaction, the researchers said in the paper, was like "watering the entire garden for the sake of one thirsty flower."
Is there a way to prevent Bermuda grass from growing in our vegetable, and flower gardens?
In Southeast Colorado the easiest grass to maintain is Bermuda, however this creates a problem because the Bermuda grass creeps like a ground covering weed. It's great if you're trying to build a yard with no stickers, not so great if you have an area that you want to be grass free.
Is there a way to prevent Bermuda grass from growing in our vegetable, and flower gardens?
I have the same problem here. The stuff is worse than any weed because even if you pull out the above ground creepers, it'll get in those beds via it's insane root system.
When I worked for a landscaper, we'd spray all the offending Bermuda with Roundup prior to putting in a bed. Then we'd dig up the bed a few inches, and try to remove as many of the big root clumps as we could find. The mess would still come back.
There are products on the market now though, that are designed to specifically target the bermuda and not harm your flowers. Over The Top is one.. I think it's put out by Ferti-loam. It also helps to mulch really heavily, and yank every blade that dares to poke it's head above the mulch.
If it isn't too huge of an area, look into the professional grade metal edging. It's 4" tall, and you drive it into the ground all the way. Bermuda roots won't go below it for the most part.
Reply:Use a product called "preen" It prevents weeds/grass from surfacing and it will not kill any of your plants. You just sprinkle it on. Follow manufacturers directions. Should be available and any discount store or home center.
You could use round up on the areas that aren't around other plants.
Edge your bed on a regular basis. This will cut any grass sprigs.
This should be easily taken care of.
Reply:place edging around your beds,then place newspaper on the areas you don't want the grass to grow,next spread about three inches of mulch over the newspaper
Reply:Use a product made to kill grass only such as poast or vantage most garden centers and feed stores will care these products. read the lable follow the directions. It will take about 2 weeks to kill the grass but it will kill it. It will not work on reeds or sedges just the grasses. Great products.
Reply:I fought Bermuda grass for years, finally, started using "Round-up" around the lawn edging, around borders and in the garden (my veg/herbs are in raised beds, which helps) along the paths. Basically, the BG tunnels and creeps and crawls everywhere and it really hard to keep within it's space so in place of pulling, digging, and fighting I keep it in check by spraying the round-up in a hand (pump) sprayer in a little bit stronger strength than for normal weeds, then spray USING CARE to use a narrow spray close to the ground and when there is no wind. If your concerned about getting spray over, carry a piece of card board in the other hand to protect plants. Round-up will only kill the plant leaves/or in this case grass that is sprayed, doesn't effect the soil or surrounding plants. I also use gloves and eye protection is also a good idea. The killed BG area along edging will turn brown but with practice you should be able to spray a narrow line to maintain a good border. I also try to spray when there is no rain in the forecast.
It really helps keep it under control, if that's possible, more like keep it where it belongs.
During the summer (while its growing) I do this 2-3 times, early spring, early summer %26amp; early fall depending on your climate.
Reply:probably is. im sure youll find a way
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Is there a way to prevent Bermuda grass from growing in our vegetable, and flower gardens?
I have the same problem here. The stuff is worse than any weed because even if you pull out the above ground creepers, it'll get in those beds via it's insane root system.
When I worked for a landscaper, we'd spray all the offending Bermuda with Roundup prior to putting in a bed. Then we'd dig up the bed a few inches, and try to remove as many of the big root clumps as we could find. The mess would still come back.
There are products on the market now though, that are designed to specifically target the bermuda and not harm your flowers. Over The Top is one.. I think it's put out by Ferti-loam. It also helps to mulch really heavily, and yank every blade that dares to poke it's head above the mulch.
If it isn't too huge of an area, look into the professional grade metal edging. It's 4" tall, and you drive it into the ground all the way. Bermuda roots won't go below it for the most part.
Reply:Use a product called "preen" It prevents weeds/grass from surfacing and it will not kill any of your plants. You just sprinkle it on. Follow manufacturers directions. Should be available and any discount store or home center.
You could use round up on the areas that aren't around other plants.
Edge your bed on a regular basis. This will cut any grass sprigs.
This should be easily taken care of.
Reply:place edging around your beds,then place newspaper on the areas you don't want the grass to grow,next spread about three inches of mulch over the newspaper
Reply:Use a product made to kill grass only such as poast or vantage most garden centers and feed stores will care these products. read the lable follow the directions. It will take about 2 weeks to kill the grass but it will kill it. It will not work on reeds or sedges just the grasses. Great products.
Reply:I fought Bermuda grass for years, finally, started using "Round-up" around the lawn edging, around borders and in the garden (my veg/herbs are in raised beds, which helps) along the paths. Basically, the BG tunnels and creeps and crawls everywhere and it really hard to keep within it's space so in place of pulling, digging, and fighting I keep it in check by spraying the round-up in a hand (pump) sprayer in a little bit stronger strength than for normal weeds, then spray USING CARE to use a narrow spray close to the ground and when there is no wind. If your concerned about getting spray over, carry a piece of card board in the other hand to protect plants. Round-up will only kill the plant leaves/or in this case grass that is sprayed, doesn't effect the soil or surrounding plants. I also use gloves and eye protection is also a good idea. The killed BG area along edging will turn brown but with practice you should be able to spray a narrow line to maintain a good border. I also try to spray when there is no rain in the forecast.
It really helps keep it under control, if that's possible, more like keep it where it belongs.
During the summer (while its growing) I do this 2-3 times, early spring, early summer %26amp; early fall depending on your climate.
Reply:probably is. im sure youll find a way
running shoes
I am wanting to plant a rose garden.....What type of roses should I plant?
I have a flower garden that is full sun. I was told that roses could handle the sun. Is there a certain type of rose that I should plant??
I am wanting to plant a rose garden.....What type of roses should I plant?
It really depends on your soil type. Try English roses or the heirloom varieties. They are the easiest to grow and maintain. Remember to cut off the flowers as they die and before they form hips so the roses will continue to bloom throughout the season. Japanese beetles find roses delicious, so be prepared. Trim back any branches that are thinner than a pencil, because they can't support a blossom and will cause the branches to "droop" and grow weak blooms. Good luck!
Oh...and an aside....while I was touring gardens in Paris, I noticed that gardeners there would often grow herbs with roses and let the herbs choke out weeds. I thought it was both extremely clever and space efficient and have done the same thing in my rose garden. Thyme, mint, lemon balm and oregano all work very well.
Reply:Those will be lovely. I have abe lincolns and double delights in my garden. I'll have to check out the jfk. Good luck to you! Roses are truly fun to grow. Report It
Reply:plant the ones that smell good. don't plant any of the ones that smell like a thong. those are gross.
Reply:just go to the nursery and choose whatever roses you like. flowers like to be fertilized so get that fertilizer that looks like little rocks. its a time release fertilizer. add like a quarter spoon of fertilizer like every three weeks and they'll look great. I use the miracle grow all purpose time release fertilizer for all my flowers and citrus trees and it works great. don't put it too close to the trunk though . spread the fertilizer around.
Reply:I have found from experience that climbing roses and the Floribunda varieties are quite hardy. I only have to spray twice a season and fertilize 3times and they do beautifully. Check out Jackson Perkins catalog or website; they have a great selection and they will replace them if they die. Good luck!
Reply:Most roses need full sun, so you've got the necessary sun exposure. As far as what types of roses to plant, there are 2 main considerations.
The first is: what do you like? What colors appeal to you? Do you like fewer really large flowers (hybrid teas) or more but smaller flowers (floribundas)? Is scent important to you? Do you want a climbing rose (which will need a trellis, fence, or other support) or a bush rose, which will stand on its own.
The other consideration is what roses grow well in your area. Some roses that do well in a climate with hot days and warm nights won't do as well for those of us who live in an area with moderate day temperatures and cool foggy nights. So do a bit of research. Look around your neighborhood for healthy looking rose bushes that look attractive to you. Ask the homeowner if they know what variety of rose it is. Most gardeners are happy to talk about their plants, and they might even offer you a cutting to start your own plant. And stop by a local independent plant nursery. Lowe's, Home Depot, and the other chains tend to carry the same roses in Michigan as they do in Nevada, and their staff is generally not as knowledgeable as the smaller locally-owned plant stores. So go to a local independent flower nursery and tell them what you are looking for in a rose They can make appropriate recommendations.
One of the main reasons people garden is for pleasure, so choose a rose that is suited to your area and that pleases you.
Reply:I would go to a web site that has rose's and look to see which rose's appeal to you there are so many different rose's but two things I would look for are fragrant rose's because some rose's do not smell at all and look for Floribundas rose's these rose's provide an almost constant show of flowers during the growing season.
Reply:I have had all kinds of roses. The easiest to grow are the ones that are disease and insect resistent.
Reply:remember roses take 10 times the work anything else does (disease, bugs, fertilizer, trimming, deheading).
Plant the hardiest ones. (cultivars with names, Mr Lincoln, Peace, etc...) (Jackson and Perkins usually have great roses.)
Reply:the antique rose varieties are the hardiest of roses and just as pretty without the fuss
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I am wanting to plant a rose garden.....What type of roses should I plant?
It really depends on your soil type. Try English roses or the heirloom varieties. They are the easiest to grow and maintain. Remember to cut off the flowers as they die and before they form hips so the roses will continue to bloom throughout the season. Japanese beetles find roses delicious, so be prepared. Trim back any branches that are thinner than a pencil, because they can't support a blossom and will cause the branches to "droop" and grow weak blooms. Good luck!
Oh...and an aside....while I was touring gardens in Paris, I noticed that gardeners there would often grow herbs with roses and let the herbs choke out weeds. I thought it was both extremely clever and space efficient and have done the same thing in my rose garden. Thyme, mint, lemon balm and oregano all work very well.
Reply:Those will be lovely. I have abe lincolns and double delights in my garden. I'll have to check out the jfk. Good luck to you! Roses are truly fun to grow. Report It
Reply:plant the ones that smell good. don't plant any of the ones that smell like a thong. those are gross.
Reply:just go to the nursery and choose whatever roses you like. flowers like to be fertilized so get that fertilizer that looks like little rocks. its a time release fertilizer. add like a quarter spoon of fertilizer like every three weeks and they'll look great. I use the miracle grow all purpose time release fertilizer for all my flowers and citrus trees and it works great. don't put it too close to the trunk though . spread the fertilizer around.
Reply:I have found from experience that climbing roses and the Floribunda varieties are quite hardy. I only have to spray twice a season and fertilize 3times and they do beautifully. Check out Jackson Perkins catalog or website; they have a great selection and they will replace them if they die. Good luck!
Reply:Most roses need full sun, so you've got the necessary sun exposure. As far as what types of roses to plant, there are 2 main considerations.
The first is: what do you like? What colors appeal to you? Do you like fewer really large flowers (hybrid teas) or more but smaller flowers (floribundas)? Is scent important to you? Do you want a climbing rose (which will need a trellis, fence, or other support) or a bush rose, which will stand on its own.
The other consideration is what roses grow well in your area. Some roses that do well in a climate with hot days and warm nights won't do as well for those of us who live in an area with moderate day temperatures and cool foggy nights. So do a bit of research. Look around your neighborhood for healthy looking rose bushes that look attractive to you. Ask the homeowner if they know what variety of rose it is. Most gardeners are happy to talk about their plants, and they might even offer you a cutting to start your own plant. And stop by a local independent plant nursery. Lowe's, Home Depot, and the other chains tend to carry the same roses in Michigan as they do in Nevada, and their staff is generally not as knowledgeable as the smaller locally-owned plant stores. So go to a local independent flower nursery and tell them what you are looking for in a rose They can make appropriate recommendations.
One of the main reasons people garden is for pleasure, so choose a rose that is suited to your area and that pleases you.
Reply:I would go to a web site that has rose's and look to see which rose's appeal to you there are so many different rose's but two things I would look for are fragrant rose's because some rose's do not smell at all and look for Floribundas rose's these rose's provide an almost constant show of flowers during the growing season.
Reply:I have had all kinds of roses. The easiest to grow are the ones that are disease and insect resistent.
Reply:remember roses take 10 times the work anything else does (disease, bugs, fertilizer, trimming, deheading).
Plant the hardiest ones. (cultivars with names, Mr Lincoln, Peace, etc...) (Jackson and Perkins usually have great roses.)
Reply:the antique rose varieties are the hardiest of roses and just as pretty without the fuss
If i have snow melting on my flower garden will it cause problems to spruce up by adding another layer of mulc
You shouldn't have any problems. Go ahead and add your mulch.
Do you have a flower garden in your yard?
what's the one that you have the most of?
Do you have a flower garden in your yard?
I have I don't know if its a "flower" but they are caladiums? Very pretty. All around the outside of my house....My sister actually sent me the bulbs from Florida. Also I think they are hostas plants? I could be spelling that wrong....Inside I have a jade plant (another from my sister) %26amp; a wandering jew (another from my sister) The wandering jew spreads so quick. I am always cutting %26amp; transplanting. I snipped a piece of a pussy willow a couple of years ago %26amp; planted it. It's taller than me now! I never thought I was a green thumber but I guess I am.....I like to watch them grow you know? Like you've accomplished something.
Reply:Just azaleas - I killed the flowers earlier this year!
Reply:Yes! I have two different kinds of roses so I guess I have the most of that. But, my crepe myrtles are looking good this year!!!
Reply:yes, but mostly I have weeds cuz i got behind on my flower garden maintenance...
Reply:No, we don't have a flower garden. We mostly have what came with the house when we bought it 12 years ago. There are a lot of day lillies, but they just bloom in the Spring. We also have tulips - another Spring flower. I like flowers, but they're a lot of work!
Reply:No but I need one! Wanna come do it for me - I have over an acre, the sky's the limit!
Reply:I use to when I had my own home.....I had a lot of roses, Iris's and tulips
Reply:Yes, I love butterfly bushes!!!! :)
Reply:yes, hibiscus and impatiens.
Reply:tiger lilies...
Reply:yes. roses.
Do you have a flower garden in your yard?
I have I don't know if its a "flower" but they are caladiums? Very pretty. All around the outside of my house....My sister actually sent me the bulbs from Florida. Also I think they are hostas plants? I could be spelling that wrong....Inside I have a jade plant (another from my sister) %26amp; a wandering jew (another from my sister) The wandering jew spreads so quick. I am always cutting %26amp; transplanting. I snipped a piece of a pussy willow a couple of years ago %26amp; planted it. It's taller than me now! I never thought I was a green thumber but I guess I am.....I like to watch them grow you know? Like you've accomplished something.
Reply:Just azaleas - I killed the flowers earlier this year!
Reply:Yes! I have two different kinds of roses so I guess I have the most of that. But, my crepe myrtles are looking good this year!!!
Reply:yes, but mostly I have weeds cuz i got behind on my flower garden maintenance...
Reply:No, we don't have a flower garden. We mostly have what came with the house when we bought it 12 years ago. There are a lot of day lillies, but they just bloom in the Spring. We also have tulips - another Spring flower. I like flowers, but they're a lot of work!
Reply:No but I need one! Wanna come do it for me - I have over an acre, the sky's the limit!
Reply:I use to when I had my own home.....I had a lot of roses, Iris's and tulips
Reply:Yes, I love butterfly bushes!!!! :)
Reply:yes, hibiscus and impatiens.
Reply:tiger lilies...
Reply:yes. roses.
Would you prefer to have a flower garden or a vegetable garden?
A vegetable garden -- bordered in flowers.
Would you prefer to have a flower garden or a vegetable garden?
can i say both,..cause flowers make your garden more livelier,..colorful,.of course,..but i also consider vegies,..so i will no longer have that problem going to market to buy vegies i just have on my garden,..but if i have to choose one,..ill definitely fo for FLOWERS,..
Reply:I prefer a garden of flower since its more beautiful but with the shortage of food nowadays it better to have a vegetable garden.
Reply:Colorful flowers with fresh vegetables sounds nice for me.
Reply:I love fresh vegetables from a garden.
Reply:Flower.. They're prettier :)
Reply:flower garden?
Reply:a flower garden, i dont like vegetables.
Reply:Veggie...I like to be eaten
Reply:I have both.
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Would you prefer to have a flower garden or a vegetable garden?
can i say both,..cause flowers make your garden more livelier,..colorful,.of course,..but i also consider vegies,..so i will no longer have that problem going to market to buy vegies i just have on my garden,..but if i have to choose one,..ill definitely fo for FLOWERS,..
Reply:I prefer a garden of flower since its more beautiful but with the shortage of food nowadays it better to have a vegetable garden.
Reply:Colorful flowers with fresh vegetables sounds nice for me.
Reply:I love fresh vegetables from a garden.
Reply:Flower.. They're prettier :)
Reply:flower garden?
Reply:a flower garden, i dont like vegetables.
Reply:Veggie...I like to be eaten
Reply:I have both.
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What is a good website for browsing annual garden flowers/plants?
The Michigan Bulb Company is great for perrenials but they don't carry most of the flowers that are considered annuals for my area (zone 6). Are there any great online flower/plant guides out there? Or even an online store that carries annuals I can use for browsing?
What is a good website for browsing annual garden flowers/plants?
how about burpee .com or garden.com? These should be able to help you . good luck and I hope I helped.
Reply:www.monrovia.com/
http://www.springgardencanada.com/
www.vesneys.com
Canada/ US site. just click on your country..
http://www.canadiangardening.ca/catalogu... Can help you find catalogues for plants and seeds...
http://springhillnursery.com/
Can help you with the plants where they can be placed ect.
Good luck and happy Gardening!!
Reply:jackon and perkins
Reply:USDA plants database
http://plants.usda.gov/
What is a good website for browsing annual garden flowers/plants?
how about burpee .com or garden.com? These should be able to help you . good luck and I hope I helped.
Reply:www.monrovia.com/
http://www.springgardencanada.com/
www.vesneys.com
Canada/ US site. just click on your country..
http://www.canadiangardening.ca/catalogu... Can help you find catalogues for plants and seeds...
http://springhillnursery.com/
Can help you with the plants where they can be placed ect.
Good luck and happy Gardening!!
Reply:jackon and perkins
Reply:USDA plants database
http://plants.usda.gov/
What does a flower bed mean to you? Why do you like to garden?
to me its a form of art.... to others its just something that looks pretty, i liked it in my gardens because i could change them.... when an artist has finally finished his masterpiece painting and framed it , its impossible to change it without spoiling it, with a flower garden it can always be changed and look better. that's art.
What does a flower bed mean to you? Why do you like to garden?
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Reply:a flower bed means hard work and beauty to me! i love to garden ,because i can work hard in it and be proud of what i have accomplished.and in my veggie gardens i get to eat what i have grown myself,knowing where my veggies have been and what kind of pest control was done,meaning pesticides.
Reply:I would define a flower bed as a confined space within your landscape or garden dedicated to flowers. I don't do flowerbeds. I grow some vegetables. Fresh from garden to dinner plate is the absolute best. I also have quite the green thumb where dandelions are concerned. I hate that people refer to such a beautiful flower as a weed.
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What does a flower bed mean to you? Why do you like to garden?
PEACE- SOMETHING U HELP MAKE GROW IN YOUR OWN PRECIOUS WAY AND TIME
Reply:a flower bed means hard work and beauty to me! i love to garden ,because i can work hard in it and be proud of what i have accomplished.and in my veggie gardens i get to eat what i have grown myself,knowing where my veggies have been and what kind of pest control was done,meaning pesticides.
Reply:I would define a flower bed as a confined space within your landscape or garden dedicated to flowers. I don't do flowerbeds. I grow some vegetables. Fresh from garden to dinner plate is the absolute best. I also have quite the green thumb where dandelions are concerned. I hate that people refer to such a beautiful flower as a weed.
I want a garden.. So whats your fav. kind of flower?
I guess ill look each answers flower up and the one with the prettiest flower ill give 10 points..
I want a garden.. So whats your fav. kind of flower?
i like to plant tulips in the fall, that way I'll have flowers in the spring
Reply:I like coleus flowers they are unique to me even though they are kinds of leaves they are flowers because they are colorful leaves with bright colors. I also like other kins of flowers like roses because they have very soft red pedals and a lovely smell. Vegetables and fruits in a garden are good to. I know you did not ask for that but, just a option. Hope this will help you with your garden.
Reply:If you live in the right area, try a Camellia. You will be hard pressed to find a prettier flower than Sawada's Dream, Pink Perfection, or Nuccio's Gem blooming in February.
Reply:it depends were you live. here in las vegas, nevada its to hot to start a garden, i like roses the most, then come all kinds flowers,that well grow here. look on the enternet for what well grow in your area.
Reply:Nasturtiums are my favourite. They grow very easy from seed and fill in areas very well. They are edible too (kind of peppery) but I love the red and orange flowers and the foliage - I use these to border my vegetable garden. Good luck with your garden. It's what gets me through the cold months of January to March - just planning it and thinking about it.
Reply:You should plant both perennials, biennials and annuals. \you can plant bulbs in October-November and you will enjoy next spring daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, muscari, fritillaria, snow-drops and many more. I also recommend lilies; there are many types %26amp; colors and most of them flower all summer. A few roses are compulsory, of course :-) They look good if you plant near them some lavender, or daisies. Also a clematis will look great in your garden (speaking of vines, I also recommend lonicera caprifolia; it will look fine on a fence and the smell is fantastic in the evening. Annuals: petunias, zinnias, tagetes, impatiens, ageratum, marygold, clarkia, begonia, celosia and many many more :-)
I want a garden.. So whats your fav. kind of flower?
i like to plant tulips in the fall, that way I'll have flowers in the spring
Reply:I like coleus flowers they are unique to me even though they are kinds of leaves they are flowers because they are colorful leaves with bright colors. I also like other kins of flowers like roses because they have very soft red pedals and a lovely smell. Vegetables and fruits in a garden are good to. I know you did not ask for that but, just a option. Hope this will help you with your garden.
Reply:If you live in the right area, try a Camellia. You will be hard pressed to find a prettier flower than Sawada's Dream, Pink Perfection, or Nuccio's Gem blooming in February.
Reply:it depends were you live. here in las vegas, nevada its to hot to start a garden, i like roses the most, then come all kinds flowers,that well grow here. look on the enternet for what well grow in your area.
Reply:Nasturtiums are my favourite. They grow very easy from seed and fill in areas very well. They are edible too (kind of peppery) but I love the red and orange flowers and the foliage - I use these to border my vegetable garden. Good luck with your garden. It's what gets me through the cold months of January to March - just planning it and thinking about it.
Reply:You should plant both perennials, biennials and annuals. \you can plant bulbs in October-November and you will enjoy next spring daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, muscari, fritillaria, snow-drops and many more. I also recommend lilies; there are many types %26amp; colors and most of them flower all summer. A few roses are compulsory, of course :-) They look good if you plant near them some lavender, or daisies. Also a clematis will look great in your garden (speaking of vines, I also recommend lonicera caprifolia; it will look fine on a fence and the smell is fantastic in the evening. Annuals: petunias, zinnias, tagetes, impatiens, ageratum, marygold, clarkia, begonia, celosia and many many more :-)
What can I use/do to get rid of chipmunks,in my flower gardens?
I would go with a more humane option. You can buy some good traps that won't hurt them. Then you can relocate them.
What can I use/do to get rid of chipmunks,in my flower gardens?
sprinkle cayenne pepper around the base of the flowers. Work in to soil slightly. They will lay off.
Reply:get pellet gun there never around when you have one
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What can I use/do to get rid of chipmunks,in my flower gardens?
sprinkle cayenne pepper around the base of the flowers. Work in to soil slightly. They will lay off.
Reply:get pellet gun there never around when you have one
riding boots
I need help with my garden anyone have a green thumb?
O.k. here goes.......I am trying to create a nice flower garden in my backyard. The problem is it is the first time doing this. The area I want to do it in gets sunlight allday and I just need some help on how to start. I don't mean to sound dumb but this gardening is new to me. Any help out there? Serious responses please!!! I appreciate it!!!!
I need help with my garden anyone have a green thumb?
Have you checked that your soil is clay? If not try this rub a small sample between finger and thumb, it will give a rough guide to the texture of soil. Sand is gritty. Silt is silky. Clay is slick. Continue by picking up a handful and squeeze gently: If it feels sticky and stays in a tight mass, your soil is likely too high in clay. If it molds into your hand yet crumbles apart when squeezed, it has the perfect texture. If it formed a sticky ball try to squeeze it upward to form a ribbon. Measure the length of the ribbon. Now wet the soil in your palm til muddy. Rub the soil against your palm with your other fingertips. Is it smooth, gritty or both?
1” gritty ribbon is sandy loam
1” smooth ribbon is silty loam
1” both is loam
1-2” gritty ribbon is sandy clay loam
1-2” smooth ribbon is silty clay loam
1-2” both is clay loam
GT 2” gritty ribbon is sandy clay
GT 2” smooth ribbon is silty clay
GT 2” both is clay
Black color indicates high organic matter; gray indicates medium organic matter. Red, tan or blue color indicates little organic matter and high clay. Blue color indicates that there is no oxygen in the clay. Therefore, no roots will grow in blue clay. Normally, the organic matter is mainly in the topsoil 1-4 inches deep.
The key to amending clay soil is to amend a large area and use enough coarse sand and, especially, coarse organic matter. Avoid trying to change a small area. Plants will have a difficult time making the transition to the surrounding clay soil, effectively limiting their growth to the amended area as if they were in a pot.
Two of the best amendments for clay soil are coarse sand and coarse organic matter. Coarse sand is also sometimes called builders' sand. The particles are relatively large, especially when compared to the finer sands used for sandboxes and such. The fine sands may actually make your problem worse. There are lots of types of organic matter available for gardening but not all of them will help improve clay soil. It needs to be coarse. Avoid fine-textured material such as peat moss or the packaged manures. If possible, find a source for a coarse compost or composted manure with wood chips. Check with your city to see if they have a compost site for leaves and such or local stables often have a pile you can mine. Many tree pruning services are happy to deliver a load of chips free.
Your goal is to change your soils texture just enough to improve its structure so it will allow water and air to move into the soil. For example, soils with more than 40 % clay are called clay soil while if they have only 30% they are in the loam range. Ideal soil is made up of equal part clay, silt and sand with sand being the largest particle. But just adding sand is not enough. When one mixes a sandy and a clay soil together, the large pore spaces of the sandy soil are filled with the smaller clay particles. This results in a heavier, denser soil with less total pore space than either the sandy or the clay soil alone. (A good analogy is the manufacture of concrete, which entails mixing sand with cement - a fine particle substance. The results are obvious.) A soil must consist of nearly 50% sand by total volume before it takes on the characteristics of a sandy soil. For most sites, it would be prohibitively expensive to remove half the existing soil and add an equal volume of sand and then till it to the necessary 18-24". The answer is to add the organics.
Organic matter builds soil tilth in a couple of ways. First, the organic matter coats soil particles, physically separating clay particles and aggregates from each other. Second, and more important, microorganisms that degrade organic matter produce byproducts called glomalin that bind individual clay particles together into aggregates. Particle aggregation in the topsoil reduces crusting, increases the rate of water infiltration, and reduces erosion and runoff.
How much? And how? First, calculate the area you are amending. Length x Width = Square Feet. Ideally, you should use equal parts of coarse sand and coarse organic matter to amend the soil, but extra compost can be used if necessary. You will need to cover the area with a 3-4 inch layer of organic matter and a 3-4 inch layer of sand. Bagged products won't be practical. Look for a source of bulk material. It will probably be measured by the cubic yard (27 cubic feet). The general rule of thumb is that one cubic yard will cover approximately 100 square feet with 3 inches of material.
First spread the organic matter over the area to be amended and work it into the top 6 inches of the soil. Next spread the sand over the clay/organic matter layer and mix it in. A tiller works well for this task. If you don't own one, they can be rented.
This sounds like a lot of work, it is, but it is worth the natural appearance and the health of the plants you will grow. I had to do it from the other end. I had as close to pure silt %26amp; sand as a glacier can leave. My beds are slightly raised from the paths because they are unamended but I did not care for the look of raised boxes. I wanted a natural woodland.
Plants that do well in clay:
Burning bush Euonymus alatus,
Red osier dogwood Cornus sericea,
Witch hazel Hamamelis virginiana, very fragrant and blooms Feb,
Winterberry Ilex verticillata,
Common ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius, great dark plum colored foliage is available now
Rugosa roses most roses hate clay but this rose is good.
Amsonia Blue Star
Coreopsis Tickseed Comes in several heights and colors from pale yellow to magenta.
Helianthus sunflowers
Rudbeckias Brown-eyed Susan
Solidago Goldenrod
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http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/...
Reply:Start by renting a roto-tiller. You'll want to use it to turn the soil over and create a healthy planting environment. Next visit a local nursery. They can help you pick the proper plants that will meet the condition of direct sunlight all day. While you are there get mulch and fertilizer. Fertilize the soil and plant a few days later. After you plant give them a healthy dose of water. Mulch around the plants to help keep weeds out and for asthetics. You can find border stones at just about any garden center or any home improvment store. After you finish sit back with a cold one and enjoy the scenery!
Reply:Buy some good topsoil and compost to plant in
Plant things that like sun! If you do research and find out which sun-lovers also are tolerant of low watering, you can have a beautiful garden that requires less work - this is called
xeriscaping, you can search under that term. Good luck! Welcome to the JOY of gardening...
Reply:It really depends on what you want to plant. You need to make sure the soil is right for your plants and then you need to decide how to lay it out, if you want a border, mulch, etc. You don't sound dumb. You should get a gardening book, it will help a lot.
Reply:As stated, you'll want to flip the ground. As you do, add some good gardnening soil. You can get cheap soil for $1.50 a bag, or go expensive with good fertilizer.
In San Diego, you're good to grow anything. If you want to start simple, go with impatients and begonias. They are both small normally, but they can get 2-3 feet tall in San Diego if you keep them year after year. Hardy plants in that area.
Go down to the local nursery, and see what you like! Seriously, lots of things grow in SD. Stay away from bulbs (not cold enough there), and plants that take over easy (ivy, and surprisingly, California Poppys).
What height of plants would you like? It's a good idea to get many heights and textures. Get a few small, lowlying groundcovers (verbena is nice) along with some medium height plants (like the impatients), then some taller plants, and maybe a climber if you have space. Try to pick a few colors that you want to stay with.
Another easy option: get a packet of wildflower seeds. Just keep any California Poppys in check by pinching off the seed pods after they bloom.
Reply:you dont sound dumb! you need to specify where you live, and what kind of plants do you want.. ones that come back or ones that dont come back so you can plant something different next year... color, border.. what kind of dirt you have.. is it sandy have clay,,,, do you need to prep the ground , loosen it up?
Reply:Tell me what part of the country you live in first, please. Then I can recommend plants that are tolerant for that area. Full sun in Alaska is different than full sun in Arizona. I know I have lived in both. ;)
I need help with my garden anyone have a green thumb?
Have you checked that your soil is clay? If not try this rub a small sample between finger and thumb, it will give a rough guide to the texture of soil. Sand is gritty. Silt is silky. Clay is slick. Continue by picking up a handful and squeeze gently: If it feels sticky and stays in a tight mass, your soil is likely too high in clay. If it molds into your hand yet crumbles apart when squeezed, it has the perfect texture. If it formed a sticky ball try to squeeze it upward to form a ribbon. Measure the length of the ribbon. Now wet the soil in your palm til muddy. Rub the soil against your palm with your other fingertips. Is it smooth, gritty or both?
1” gritty ribbon is sandy loam
1” smooth ribbon is silty loam
1” both is loam
1-2” gritty ribbon is sandy clay loam
1-2” smooth ribbon is silty clay loam
1-2” both is clay loam
GT 2” gritty ribbon is sandy clay
GT 2” smooth ribbon is silty clay
GT 2” both is clay
Black color indicates high organic matter; gray indicates medium organic matter. Red, tan or blue color indicates little organic matter and high clay. Blue color indicates that there is no oxygen in the clay. Therefore, no roots will grow in blue clay. Normally, the organic matter is mainly in the topsoil 1-4 inches deep.
The key to amending clay soil is to amend a large area and use enough coarse sand and, especially, coarse organic matter. Avoid trying to change a small area. Plants will have a difficult time making the transition to the surrounding clay soil, effectively limiting their growth to the amended area as if they were in a pot.
Two of the best amendments for clay soil are coarse sand and coarse organic matter. Coarse sand is also sometimes called builders' sand. The particles are relatively large, especially when compared to the finer sands used for sandboxes and such. The fine sands may actually make your problem worse. There are lots of types of organic matter available for gardening but not all of them will help improve clay soil. It needs to be coarse. Avoid fine-textured material such as peat moss or the packaged manures. If possible, find a source for a coarse compost or composted manure with wood chips. Check with your city to see if they have a compost site for leaves and such or local stables often have a pile you can mine. Many tree pruning services are happy to deliver a load of chips free.
Your goal is to change your soils texture just enough to improve its structure so it will allow water and air to move into the soil. For example, soils with more than 40 % clay are called clay soil while if they have only 30% they are in the loam range. Ideal soil is made up of equal part clay, silt and sand with sand being the largest particle. But just adding sand is not enough. When one mixes a sandy and a clay soil together, the large pore spaces of the sandy soil are filled with the smaller clay particles. This results in a heavier, denser soil with less total pore space than either the sandy or the clay soil alone. (A good analogy is the manufacture of concrete, which entails mixing sand with cement - a fine particle substance. The results are obvious.) A soil must consist of nearly 50% sand by total volume before it takes on the characteristics of a sandy soil. For most sites, it would be prohibitively expensive to remove half the existing soil and add an equal volume of sand and then till it to the necessary 18-24". The answer is to add the organics.
Organic matter builds soil tilth in a couple of ways. First, the organic matter coats soil particles, physically separating clay particles and aggregates from each other. Second, and more important, microorganisms that degrade organic matter produce byproducts called glomalin that bind individual clay particles together into aggregates. Particle aggregation in the topsoil reduces crusting, increases the rate of water infiltration, and reduces erosion and runoff.
How much? And how? First, calculate the area you are amending. Length x Width = Square Feet. Ideally, you should use equal parts of coarse sand and coarse organic matter to amend the soil, but extra compost can be used if necessary. You will need to cover the area with a 3-4 inch layer of organic matter and a 3-4 inch layer of sand. Bagged products won't be practical. Look for a source of bulk material. It will probably be measured by the cubic yard (27 cubic feet). The general rule of thumb is that one cubic yard will cover approximately 100 square feet with 3 inches of material.
First spread the organic matter over the area to be amended and work it into the top 6 inches of the soil. Next spread the sand over the clay/organic matter layer and mix it in. A tiller works well for this task. If you don't own one, they can be rented.
This sounds like a lot of work, it is, but it is worth the natural appearance and the health of the plants you will grow. I had to do it from the other end. I had as close to pure silt %26amp; sand as a glacier can leave. My beds are slightly raised from the paths because they are unamended but I did not care for the look of raised boxes. I wanted a natural woodland.
Plants that do well in clay:
Burning bush Euonymus alatus,
Red osier dogwood Cornus sericea,
Witch hazel Hamamelis virginiana, very fragrant and blooms Feb,
Winterberry Ilex verticillata,
Common ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius, great dark plum colored foliage is available now
Rugosa roses most roses hate clay but this rose is good.
Amsonia Blue Star
Coreopsis Tickseed Comes in several heights and colors from pale yellow to magenta.
Helianthus sunflowers
Rudbeckias Brown-eyed Susan
Solidago Goldenrod
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http://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/articles/2...
http://www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgard...
http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/soils/...
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/...
Reply:Start by renting a roto-tiller. You'll want to use it to turn the soil over and create a healthy planting environment. Next visit a local nursery. They can help you pick the proper plants that will meet the condition of direct sunlight all day. While you are there get mulch and fertilizer. Fertilize the soil and plant a few days later. After you plant give them a healthy dose of water. Mulch around the plants to help keep weeds out and for asthetics. You can find border stones at just about any garden center or any home improvment store. After you finish sit back with a cold one and enjoy the scenery!
Reply:Buy some good topsoil and compost to plant in
Plant things that like sun! If you do research and find out which sun-lovers also are tolerant of low watering, you can have a beautiful garden that requires less work - this is called
xeriscaping, you can search under that term. Good luck! Welcome to the JOY of gardening...
Reply:It really depends on what you want to plant. You need to make sure the soil is right for your plants and then you need to decide how to lay it out, if you want a border, mulch, etc. You don't sound dumb. You should get a gardening book, it will help a lot.
Reply:As stated, you'll want to flip the ground. As you do, add some good gardnening soil. You can get cheap soil for $1.50 a bag, or go expensive with good fertilizer.
In San Diego, you're good to grow anything. If you want to start simple, go with impatients and begonias. They are both small normally, but they can get 2-3 feet tall in San Diego if you keep them year after year. Hardy plants in that area.
Go down to the local nursery, and see what you like! Seriously, lots of things grow in SD. Stay away from bulbs (not cold enough there), and plants that take over easy (ivy, and surprisingly, California Poppys).
What height of plants would you like? It's a good idea to get many heights and textures. Get a few small, lowlying groundcovers (verbena is nice) along with some medium height plants (like the impatients), then some taller plants, and maybe a climber if you have space. Try to pick a few colors that you want to stay with.
Another easy option: get a packet of wildflower seeds. Just keep any California Poppys in check by pinching off the seed pods after they bloom.
Reply:you dont sound dumb! you need to specify where you live, and what kind of plants do you want.. ones that come back or ones that dont come back so you can plant something different next year... color, border.. what kind of dirt you have.. is it sandy have clay,,,, do you need to prep the ground , loosen it up?
Reply:Tell me what part of the country you live in first, please. Then I can recommend plants that are tolerant for that area. Full sun in Alaska is different than full sun in Arizona. I know I have lived in both. ;)
How can I organically/naturally control pests from eating my flower gardens?
I do have some grubs (I have seen them). I also have noticed "holes" in some of my plants. I guess some sort of insect is doing that. I would like "cheaper" methods if possible.
How can I organically/naturally control pests from eating my flower gardens?
If by grubs you mean caterpillars of some kind, then B.T. is an effective organic control. You spray a dormant solution of bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis--BT) on the plants and when the "grubs" eat them they stop feeding and then expire. It has no effect on beneficial organisms. Good luck!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_th...
Understanding organic controls gives the gardener many options that pose no threat to human health or to the environment in general. B.T. is one. I agree with Know that beneficial insects (and other organisms) are useful. Mantis and ladybugs are great. Nematodes attack many soft bodied organisms (like grubs). Lacewings go after all kinds of pests.
Out here in Oregon we love Territorial Seeds, started by an OSU graduate many years ago.
Here's a link to all kinds of beneficial organisms. If you search the site you'll find other organic controls too :D
http://www.territorial-seed.com/stores/1...
Reply:the most natural way is to buy some praying mantis and release them on your plants . They eat the nasty bugs that are eating your plants. Lady Bugs work too.. Go here for more information and on how to purchase some natural defenses for your garden and flowers.
http://www.growquest.com/praying_mantis_...
Reply:By using Pest controls, we can get rid of pests.
Reply:To get immediate results mix about 1 oz of dish soap and a gallon of water. Spray on your plants using a pump spray. Don't use the antibacterial. The soap is bio-degradable and will kill the live bugs and will not harm you or your plants. Once it dries it does not continue to kill bugs, it is a kill on contact. If you have bugs the next day you can spray again.
Reply:MARIGOLDS ARE VERY GOOD, INSECTS HATE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE IN THE CITRONELLA FAMILY. I PLANT THEM WITH ALL MY GARDENS VEGETABLES FLOWERS ETC. BESIDES THEY ARE ALSO VERY PRETTY, AND WILL HELP KEEP MOSQUITOES AWAY.
How can I organically/naturally control pests from eating my flower gardens?
If by grubs you mean caterpillars of some kind, then B.T. is an effective organic control. You spray a dormant solution of bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis--BT) on the plants and when the "grubs" eat them they stop feeding and then expire. It has no effect on beneficial organisms. Good luck!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_th...
Understanding organic controls gives the gardener many options that pose no threat to human health or to the environment in general. B.T. is one. I agree with Know that beneficial insects (and other organisms) are useful. Mantis and ladybugs are great. Nematodes attack many soft bodied organisms (like grubs). Lacewings go after all kinds of pests.
Out here in Oregon we love Territorial Seeds, started by an OSU graduate many years ago.
Here's a link to all kinds of beneficial organisms. If you search the site you'll find other organic controls too :D
http://www.territorial-seed.com/stores/1...
Reply:the most natural way is to buy some praying mantis and release them on your plants . They eat the nasty bugs that are eating your plants. Lady Bugs work too.. Go here for more information and on how to purchase some natural defenses for your garden and flowers.
http://www.growquest.com/praying_mantis_...
Reply:By using Pest controls, we can get rid of pests.
Reply:To get immediate results mix about 1 oz of dish soap and a gallon of water. Spray on your plants using a pump spray. Don't use the antibacterial. The soap is bio-degradable and will kill the live bugs and will not harm you or your plants. Once it dries it does not continue to kill bugs, it is a kill on contact. If you have bugs the next day you can spray again.
Reply:MARIGOLDS ARE VERY GOOD, INSECTS HATE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE IN THE CITRONELLA FAMILY. I PLANT THEM WITH ALL MY GARDENS VEGETABLES FLOWERS ETC. BESIDES THEY ARE ALSO VERY PRETTY, AND WILL HELP KEEP MOSQUITOES AWAY.
Garden question. Space to use up? Suggestions? Also what is this flower?
I have a space towards the end of the garden that is overgrown with weeds, I am looking for suggestions of what to do with it. It is only small 65"X96" Here it is: http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/t... and http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/t...
Could anyone also shed any light on what the climber is at the back of the space? here is the flower: http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/t...
Garden question. Space to use up? Suggestions? Also what is this flower?
The climber is a Maypop aka Passifloria incarnata. As to the space, several flowers are "trying !!" to compete with the weeds. Why not pull the known weeds and see what happens, with a little TLC they could be real showstoppers. RScott
Reply:Break the weed cycle by sheet mulching (see wikipedia) for a few months. Then plant something edible AND ornamental. Might as well get something in return for your efforts. And keep it organic if you can. Report It
Reply:Looks like a great space for a personal herb garden.
Reply:Herb garden was my first thought also. But I also see a good spot for English Lavender.
Reply:the flower is passion flower, of the passion vine. The flower is so named as it's parts symbolize the elements of the passion of Christ. The lacy crown could be the halo or crown of thorns; the five stamens, the five wounds; the ten petal-like parts, the ten faithful apostles.
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Could anyone also shed any light on what the climber is at the back of the space? here is the flower: http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/t...
Garden question. Space to use up? Suggestions? Also what is this flower?
The climber is a Maypop aka Passifloria incarnata. As to the space, several flowers are "trying !!" to compete with the weeds. Why not pull the known weeds and see what happens, with a little TLC they could be real showstoppers. RScott
Reply:Break the weed cycle by sheet mulching (see wikipedia) for a few months. Then plant something edible AND ornamental. Might as well get something in return for your efforts. And keep it organic if you can. Report It
Reply:Looks like a great space for a personal herb garden.
Reply:Herb garden was my first thought also. But I also see a good spot for English Lavender.
Reply:the flower is passion flower, of the passion vine. The flower is so named as it's parts symbolize the elements of the passion of Christ. The lacy crown could be the halo or crown of thorns; the five stamens, the five wounds; the ten petal-like parts, the ten faithful apostles.
Is there anything sexier than a thirty something woman bent over in her yard tending to her flower garden?
If there is I haven't seen it!
Is there anything sexier than a thirty something woman bent over in her yard tending to her flower garden?
Well that's cool. Glad you find that sexy. I'll be out there again tomorrow!
Reply:how about "in her yard, making me a sandwich."
(What? I'm hungry.)
Reply:That does sound damn sexy
Reply:Thirty? Hey, why not forty or fifty something woman? We got the goods too.
Reply:Uhm yes there are many more sexy things than that budd!
Reply:How about the same woman washing her car?
Reply:yes many!
you sad man
Reply:hell no mabe if she was yunger
Reply:You must be watching "Friday"
Reply:you a good man,lol
Reply:Maybe that depends on your "point of view..." :) -But then again, maybe you're right... .. . :)
Reply:Yeah! A 70 something woman bent over tending to her flower garden. Mmmmmm..wrinkles.
Reply:yeah there is, the woman relaxing in her bikini by her pool with you looking thru your binoculars from your second floor window.
Reply:"how sweet it is !"
Reply:Is there anything creepier than a man who thinks that a woman is "presenting" just because she wants to have a relaxing gardening hobby?
Reply:She ain't sexy when her rear is two axe handles wide.
Reply:Yes there is! A sixty something year old woman!
Reply:yeah a girl thats 22 and has someone else do her gardening.
ha!
Reply:Yes, a man.
Reply:With all the real girls out there, you have to be a peeping tom?
Reply:WHAT ABOUT A 80 YEAR OLD??
Reply:thirty year old?????
Reply:I don't think so, says the 30 something woman with a flower garden!
Reply:2 thirty something women bent over in their yard tending to their flower garden
Reply:ugh... i'm grossed out now.
edit: haha... girl above me^^^ that's true!! a lady does do that in that movie! :))
Reply:pervert!
Reply:your gross
Reply:Your icon is disturbing LOL! Sick.
Reply:You're creepy
Reply:yea. a shirtless, dirty and sweating guy carrying cinder blocks with tight pants... yummy.
Reply:lol
Start java
Is there anything sexier than a thirty something woman bent over in her yard tending to her flower garden?
Well that's cool. Glad you find that sexy. I'll be out there again tomorrow!
Reply:how about "in her yard, making me a sandwich."
(What? I'm hungry.)
Reply:That does sound damn sexy
Reply:Thirty? Hey, why not forty or fifty something woman? We got the goods too.
Reply:Uhm yes there are many more sexy things than that budd!
Reply:How about the same woman washing her car?
Reply:yes many!
you sad man
Reply:hell no mabe if she was yunger
Reply:You must be watching "Friday"
Reply:you a good man,lol
Reply:Maybe that depends on your "point of view..." :) -But then again, maybe you're right... .. . :)
Reply:Yeah! A 70 something woman bent over tending to her flower garden. Mmmmmm..wrinkles.
Reply:yeah there is, the woman relaxing in her bikini by her pool with you looking thru your binoculars from your second floor window.
Reply:"how sweet it is !"
Reply:Is there anything creepier than a man who thinks that a woman is "presenting" just because she wants to have a relaxing gardening hobby?
Reply:She ain't sexy when her rear is two axe handles wide.
Reply:Yes there is! A sixty something year old woman!
Reply:yeah a girl thats 22 and has someone else do her gardening.
ha!
Reply:Yes, a man.
Reply:With all the real girls out there, you have to be a peeping tom?
Reply:WHAT ABOUT A 80 YEAR OLD??
Reply:thirty year old?????
Reply:I don't think so, says the 30 something woman with a flower garden!
Reply:2 thirty something women bent over in their yard tending to their flower garden
Reply:ugh... i'm grossed out now.
edit: haha... girl above me^^^ that's true!! a lady does do that in that movie! :))
Reply:pervert!
Reply:your gross
Reply:Your icon is disturbing LOL! Sick.
Reply:You're creepy
Reply:yea. a shirtless, dirty and sweating guy carrying cinder blocks with tight pants... yummy.
Reply:lol
Start java
Can a flower garden lower hipertension?
I've heard it can....it's about getting totally relaxed and absorbed in what you're doing. But I wouldn't throw out your medication.
Can a flower garden lower hipertension?
yes and so can having a animal around i have heart disease with some other **** im not sure what its called and i don't really care but i have six cats and am getting a dog soon and iv never felt better they seem to know when Ur under the weather
Reply:There are several ways to help lower your blood pressure. In addition to medication, there are several self-relaxation techniques that can help reduce high blood pressure. Some of these include; guided imagery,deep breathing excesses, pet therapy, etc. It is quite possible that a flower garden could have a therapeutic effect on you and in return make you more relaxed lowering your blood pressure.
Reply:Definitely! When I was taking landscape architecture we learned that small enclosed spaces allow people to reconnect to their spiritual side, and that reduces stress, which in turn, lowers blood pressure (hypertension.)
Reply:hypertension is linked to stress and anything that lowers stress helps in lowering hypertension.anything you find relaxing..gardening,having an aquarium,other pets,meditation etc.
the benifits are subtle and long term so you will have to continue with the medications
Can a flower garden lower hipertension?
yes and so can having a animal around i have heart disease with some other **** im not sure what its called and i don't really care but i have six cats and am getting a dog soon and iv never felt better they seem to know when Ur under the weather
Reply:There are several ways to help lower your blood pressure. In addition to medication, there are several self-relaxation techniques that can help reduce high blood pressure. Some of these include; guided imagery,deep breathing excesses, pet therapy, etc. It is quite possible that a flower garden could have a therapeutic effect on you and in return make you more relaxed lowering your blood pressure.
Reply:Definitely! When I was taking landscape architecture we learned that small enclosed spaces allow people to reconnect to their spiritual side, and that reduces stress, which in turn, lowers blood pressure (hypertension.)
Reply:hypertension is linked to stress and anything that lowers stress helps in lowering hypertension.anything you find relaxing..gardening,having an aquarium,other pets,meditation etc.
the benifits are subtle and long term so you will have to continue with the medications
Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt, 9 patch. Does anyone know where I can get this pattern?
A Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt is a hexagon quilt - one made entirely of hexagon shaped pieces. A nine patch is a different thing entirely, made from square pieces. I suppose you could mimic the Grandmother's Flower Garden with squares rather than hexagons, using a single color in the center of the nine patch, another color for the outer squares, and a third color to sash the blocks.
The Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt uses templates to cut gazillions (an approximate number!) of hexagon shaped pieces. You press in the seam allowances and hand stitch the pieces together. It's great for working on a bit at a time, as you're waiting at the dentist's office, on break at work, etc. Color placement is key - for a traditional flower garden look, you need to make rounds of color - a center of yellow, for example, surrounded by a circle of pink, surrounded by a circle of blue, etc., to give a flower shape. Traditionally, the paths between the flowers are green or white. The first link has instructions for this quilt.
A nine patch is the basis for many quilt blocks. It can easily be done either by machine or by hand. Strip piecing on the machine (sew long strips together, then cut them into smaller sections, then sew them together) can make it easier. The second link below has another shortcut for making two nine patches that are reversed (light dark light in one block, and dark light dark in the other). The third link shows how to strip piece nine patch blocks. The fourth link is to a traditional method where you cut out the squares first, then sew them together individually.
Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt, 9 patch. Does anyone know where I can get this pattern?
Here ya go!
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltblockc...
http://www.ciaspalette.com/patterns/06/e...
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltblockc...
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The Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt uses templates to cut gazillions (an approximate number!) of hexagon shaped pieces. You press in the seam allowances and hand stitch the pieces together. It's great for working on a bit at a time, as you're waiting at the dentist's office, on break at work, etc. Color placement is key - for a traditional flower garden look, you need to make rounds of color - a center of yellow, for example, surrounded by a circle of pink, surrounded by a circle of blue, etc., to give a flower shape. Traditionally, the paths between the flowers are green or white. The first link has instructions for this quilt.
A nine patch is the basis for many quilt blocks. It can easily be done either by machine or by hand. Strip piecing on the machine (sew long strips together, then cut them into smaller sections, then sew them together) can make it easier. The second link below has another shortcut for making two nine patches that are reversed (light dark light in one block, and dark light dark in the other). The third link shows how to strip piece nine patch blocks. The fourth link is to a traditional method where you cut out the squares first, then sew them together individually.
Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt, 9 patch. Does anyone know where I can get this pattern?
Here ya go!
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltblockc...
http://www.ciaspalette.com/patterns/06/e...
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltblockc...
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How in thee world does a person keep their dogs from digging around the house and flower gardens?
Ive used black pepper,ive hidden to try and catch them and of course they dont do it till the minute im gone.If i do ,on a rare occation;ill yell and chase them off.They know imediently they are in for it and sounter off.One is a great Dane almost 2yrs and the other is a black Lab about 3-4mths old.Im ready to turn them into fertilizer! HELP!
How in thee world does a person keep their dogs from digging around the house and flower gardens?
They're digging because they're bored and frustrated. But certain breeds are more destructive than others. Do you know that your Lab has a reputation for tearing stuff up until they're about 2 years old or so? I've heard of Lab pups chewing the siding off of houses! So good luck to you! :)
But keep them exercised a lot. Spend their energy, then they won't get into as much trouble.
Reply:okay first i know what u r dealing with and you have to trained them,if you want them to stay away from digging around the house and the flower gardens you have to trained them such as teach to sit, play,when not to dig,when you call there names and teach them tricks.
sincerely,
shortcake
Reply:rub their nose in it.
Reply:When doggies are young, they will dig and dig and dig. The best way(but very time consuming) is to watch them and when you first see them digging, yell at them and spray them with wter.. After a few times, they will learn... for sure.
The first thing you need to consider is why your new canines are making a mockery of your lawn? Dogs dig for a variety of reasons. Are they bored? Are they acting out an instinct to dig out prey? Are they feeling confined or not getting enough exercise? Are they seeking out cool places to lie down? Any measures you take are likely to be unsuccessful for long unless you establish the reason driving their behavior. They'll simply channel the digging energy into something else, like chewing-or worse. If you have the space, why not designate an area in the garden just for them to dig up? Dig up a small area and fill it with sand instead of dirt. Locate it as far away from the house as possible and their paws will have plenty of time to unload the sand in your grass before reaching the door to come inside. Reward them for using it by burying their favorite toys and food treats in it.
For areas around flowers, you can lay down chicken wire and clip openings around plants. Cover the wire slightly with soil to hide it. If they have spots they seem to favor over and over, try this recipe:
2 cloves of garlic
2 small onions
1 jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp. of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. of chili powder
1 qt. Of warm water
Mince the garlic, onions and jalapenos and combine them with the other ingredients. Let everything marinate in a container overnight, then sprinkle it over problems areas.
Reply:All you need is a spray bottle filled with white vinegar. They learn quickly that digging holes equals burning eyes and noses...they will stop. This wont hurt them in the long r short term and they will learn fast. Best wishes
Reply:you can try to fill the holes with water the poop may work also or get puppy no its a spray you put where you dont want your dogs.
Reply:Most people refuse to properly exercise their dogs. Walk them a mile a day and see the difference.
Reply:If you go to a pet store, (petsco or petsmart preferably) you can look for a formula and it keeps dogs off: Furniture, Lawns, and such and whatever. It's a scent, that isn't too horrid, and it also stops them from going pee there too..Just spread it around the area, and try it. If it doesn't work. Call the company.
Reply:kick his butt
Reply:Most dogs are natural diggers - some breeds more than others. Punishing them for digging is useless and cruel. Without guidance, a bored and lonely dog is going to find something to do - usually something you don't like. They love the smell of freshly turned earth - they don't understand that you treasure those flowers!
Make sure they're getting plenty of exercise and training and play time with a human. Try making an area with a sandbox and encourage them to dig there. Or find another fun thing to distract them. Get a tetherball game and hang the ball at a low enough height that they can grab it. (NOTE: this can sometimes lead to a lot of barking and really piss off your neighbors!) For my terriers, I installed an overhead wire across my yard, attached a pulley and ran a second wire down toward the ground with a fuzzy dog toy at the end of it. They love zipping it back and forth and playing tug-of-war with it. You can also teach them to play flyball - a competitive dog sport where the dog is trained to launch his own ball from a box with a spring inside.
http://www.abtc.org/flyball.htm
There are many devices they sell at the garden centers for discouraging deer and wild animals - it has a motion detector that turns on your sprinkler and chases them away. Of course, that won't work if your dogs love the sprinkler! This is one of them:
http://www.critterridders.com/scarecrow....
And someone else suggested this to another person with the same problem - get doggie boots! I thought it was BRILLIANT! As long as they don't chew them off...
Reply:try a bottle of water
Reply:I have trained my dogs with an invisible fence. They wear a receiver collar which gives them a warning beep, if they go any further then they receive a mild shock. It's worked wonders and I no longer have the digging problem.
Reply:Dogs are dogs. Either love it or sell it. And tell it to stop barking at 2:00 AM.
Reply:I fought with this problem for about 13 years. I finally figured out, dogs will be dogs and really, they have that right. I learned however, that dogs dig these massive caves when they are hot. Provide them a cooler environment by installing a myst system. Also, if you feed them table food, dogs use the undergrounds for the same reason we use refrigerators. Too keep food from spoiling. Dont turn the poor pooches into fertilizer. They are at their peek of discovery and like humans use their sense of taste to learn about the world when they are babies, so do dogs but they use their sense of smell and put those paws into action. One thing I regret, believe it or not, is that I too trained my dog to not dig holes. He learned that he would get time out right before walking. Id take him to the hole, make him sit in front of it, sat there with him and in a loud serious voice I'd say to my dog while pointing at the hole "bad dog! Dont do that" he learned. But the bigger lesson was for me after he passed away this past December, he was just being a dog, and how unfair of me to have wanted him to behave more like a human, if only he could come back, I know I'd be more tolernat of it. Perhaps I would cover the holes with a shove, even if it ment seeing them there the next morning. Too bad I can do either. So please, take it easy on them, dogs will literally give their lives for us.Thats how much they love you, so do you love them too?
Reply:pour concrete
Reply:either but bottles of water or burry thier poop their belive me it work i had 3 dogs
Reply:My family used to bring out the hose. We never sprayed him with it, but he knew that water came out of the hose, and he didnt' want to get wet!
Reply:ok do not hurt the dog. what you do is put its poop in the hole and that will keep it from digging. Also your dog is bored if its digging you most likely need to take it on more walks.(dogs get dresructive when they are bored)
How in thee world does a person keep their dogs from digging around the house and flower gardens?
They're digging because they're bored and frustrated. But certain breeds are more destructive than others. Do you know that your Lab has a reputation for tearing stuff up until they're about 2 years old or so? I've heard of Lab pups chewing the siding off of houses! So good luck to you! :)
But keep them exercised a lot. Spend their energy, then they won't get into as much trouble.
Reply:okay first i know what u r dealing with and you have to trained them,if you want them to stay away from digging around the house and the flower gardens you have to trained them such as teach to sit, play,when not to dig,when you call there names and teach them tricks.
sincerely,
shortcake
Reply:rub their nose in it.
Reply:When doggies are young, they will dig and dig and dig. The best way(but very time consuming) is to watch them and when you first see them digging, yell at them and spray them with wter.. After a few times, they will learn... for sure.
The first thing you need to consider is why your new canines are making a mockery of your lawn? Dogs dig for a variety of reasons. Are they bored? Are they acting out an instinct to dig out prey? Are they feeling confined or not getting enough exercise? Are they seeking out cool places to lie down? Any measures you take are likely to be unsuccessful for long unless you establish the reason driving their behavior. They'll simply channel the digging energy into something else, like chewing-or worse. If you have the space, why not designate an area in the garden just for them to dig up? Dig up a small area and fill it with sand instead of dirt. Locate it as far away from the house as possible and their paws will have plenty of time to unload the sand in your grass before reaching the door to come inside. Reward them for using it by burying their favorite toys and food treats in it.
For areas around flowers, you can lay down chicken wire and clip openings around plants. Cover the wire slightly with soil to hide it. If they have spots they seem to favor over and over, try this recipe:
2 cloves of garlic
2 small onions
1 jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp. of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. of chili powder
1 qt. Of warm water
Mince the garlic, onions and jalapenos and combine them with the other ingredients. Let everything marinate in a container overnight, then sprinkle it over problems areas.
Reply:All you need is a spray bottle filled with white vinegar. They learn quickly that digging holes equals burning eyes and noses...they will stop. This wont hurt them in the long r short term and they will learn fast. Best wishes
Reply:you can try to fill the holes with water the poop may work also or get puppy no its a spray you put where you dont want your dogs.
Reply:Most people refuse to properly exercise their dogs. Walk them a mile a day and see the difference.
Reply:If you go to a pet store, (petsco or petsmart preferably) you can look for a formula and it keeps dogs off: Furniture, Lawns, and such and whatever. It's a scent, that isn't too horrid, and it also stops them from going pee there too..Just spread it around the area, and try it. If it doesn't work. Call the company.
Reply:kick his butt
Reply:Most dogs are natural diggers - some breeds more than others. Punishing them for digging is useless and cruel. Without guidance, a bored and lonely dog is going to find something to do - usually something you don't like. They love the smell of freshly turned earth - they don't understand that you treasure those flowers!
Make sure they're getting plenty of exercise and training and play time with a human. Try making an area with a sandbox and encourage them to dig there. Or find another fun thing to distract them. Get a tetherball game and hang the ball at a low enough height that they can grab it. (NOTE: this can sometimes lead to a lot of barking and really piss off your neighbors!) For my terriers, I installed an overhead wire across my yard, attached a pulley and ran a second wire down toward the ground with a fuzzy dog toy at the end of it. They love zipping it back and forth and playing tug-of-war with it. You can also teach them to play flyball - a competitive dog sport where the dog is trained to launch his own ball from a box with a spring inside.
http://www.abtc.org/flyball.htm
There are many devices they sell at the garden centers for discouraging deer and wild animals - it has a motion detector that turns on your sprinkler and chases them away. Of course, that won't work if your dogs love the sprinkler! This is one of them:
http://www.critterridders.com/scarecrow....
And someone else suggested this to another person with the same problem - get doggie boots! I thought it was BRILLIANT! As long as they don't chew them off...
Reply:try a bottle of water
Reply:I have trained my dogs with an invisible fence. They wear a receiver collar which gives them a warning beep, if they go any further then they receive a mild shock. It's worked wonders and I no longer have the digging problem.
Reply:Dogs are dogs. Either love it or sell it. And tell it to stop barking at 2:00 AM.
Reply:I fought with this problem for about 13 years. I finally figured out, dogs will be dogs and really, they have that right. I learned however, that dogs dig these massive caves when they are hot. Provide them a cooler environment by installing a myst system. Also, if you feed them table food, dogs use the undergrounds for the same reason we use refrigerators. Too keep food from spoiling. Dont turn the poor pooches into fertilizer. They are at their peek of discovery and like humans use their sense of taste to learn about the world when they are babies, so do dogs but they use their sense of smell and put those paws into action. One thing I regret, believe it or not, is that I too trained my dog to not dig holes. He learned that he would get time out right before walking. Id take him to the hole, make him sit in front of it, sat there with him and in a loud serious voice I'd say to my dog while pointing at the hole "bad dog! Dont do that" he learned. But the bigger lesson was for me after he passed away this past December, he was just being a dog, and how unfair of me to have wanted him to behave more like a human, if only he could come back, I know I'd be more tolernat of it. Perhaps I would cover the holes with a shove, even if it ment seeing them there the next morning. Too bad I can do either. So please, take it easy on them, dogs will literally give their lives for us.Thats how much they love you, so do you love them too?
Reply:pour concrete
Reply:either but bottles of water or burry thier poop their belive me it work i had 3 dogs
Reply:My family used to bring out the hose. We never sprayed him with it, but he knew that water came out of the hose, and he didnt' want to get wet!
Reply:ok do not hurt the dog. what you do is put its poop in the hole and that will keep it from digging. Also your dog is bored if its digging you most likely need to take it on more walks.(dogs get dresructive when they are bored)
Organic method to control garden critters?
I'm looking for an organic way to keep away the occasional rabbit, woodchuck and squirrel that venture through my fenced in yard to have themselves a midnight snack in my vegetable and flower gardens. Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Organic method to control garden critters?
Here are a couple things I have heard...
-Put some hair around the garden
-Place shiney objects around (like scratched cds or cds you don't listen to anymore)
-Pee around the outside edge of the garden
-If you have problems with slugs put a little dish of beer out, they will go for the beer instead of your plants
Reply:May sound strange but mark your territory as in piddle around your patch. The human smell will make many leave you alone, you can try cinnamon or hot pepper but it goes away in a short time, piddling works great in most areas.
Reply:Wal-Mart carries plastic garden fencing that has holes too small for any of those to crawl thru. It comes in 25ft rolls. Just get some poles about 2ft high drive them down and wrap the fencing around them. Secure with wire or bread bag ties. When garden time is over, roll it up and use it next year.
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Organic method to control garden critters?
Here are a couple things I have heard...
-Put some hair around the garden
-Place shiney objects around (like scratched cds or cds you don't listen to anymore)
-Pee around the outside edge of the garden
-If you have problems with slugs put a little dish of beer out, they will go for the beer instead of your plants
Reply:May sound strange but mark your territory as in piddle around your patch. The human smell will make many leave you alone, you can try cinnamon or hot pepper but it goes away in a short time, piddling works great in most areas.
Reply:Wal-Mart carries plastic garden fencing that has holes too small for any of those to crawl thru. It comes in 25ft rolls. Just get some poles about 2ft high drive them down and wrap the fencing around them. Secure with wire or bread bag ties. When garden time is over, roll it up and use it next year.
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How do you keep dogs from digging up flower gardens while they are chasing chipmunks?
I have lost a favorite Heuchera and two Hostas this year already. The dogs must stay, getting rid of them is not an option.
How do you keep dogs from digging up flower gardens while they are chasing chipmunks?
Short of following the dogs around with a trainer of some type, you really have to approach the chipmunk problem. Pepper preparations will help with both dog and chipmunk predation, but it has to be really strong and it has to be re-applied often. Another possibility would be the peppermint oil that we use to get rid of mice, moles and shrews. Probably best of all would be one of the natural dog repellent products on the market. Liquid Fence makes a dog and cat repellent which is effective. The main ingredient is fox urine, I think. Does not smell good, so don't use it indoors. It should work for your flower beds
Reply:build a sturdy fence around your flower gardens.
Reply:Nice gardens and dogs don't mix. Can you keep your dogs in one part of the yard where they can't ruin the garden?
Reply:A .22 is a good varmint gun.
Reply:The best thing to do is not get rid of the dogs, but to deal with getting rid of chipmunks! I have heard that if you use the dried ground red peppers, and sprinkle that arround the outside of the flower beds, it will keep the critters like mice, chipmunks, and squirrels away. I have never tried it myself, we don't have a critter problem, but I heard from my Grandmother that it works!
Reply:cut the paws of the dogs off
Reply:Buy an Ultrasonic Pet Trainer (around $25). Follow the dogs when they go chasing the chipmunks in the flower garden and press the button omitting the negative sound when they go to flower beds you want to keep off limits to them. Stopped my schnauzer from chasing toads (which could kill him) and I only had to use it twice to get my point across. Now a mere "don't touch" is enough.
Reply:Yeah my dog used to do the same thing. We have moles living in one little garden we have and one of my dogs used to go in there trying to get the moles. If you can, put up some kind of decorative fence around the garden. That's what we did and it helped some, though he is really big enough to jump over it which he does sometimes. It keeps him out more than before we had the fence though.
How do you keep dogs from digging up flower gardens while they are chasing chipmunks?
Short of following the dogs around with a trainer of some type, you really have to approach the chipmunk problem. Pepper preparations will help with both dog and chipmunk predation, but it has to be really strong and it has to be re-applied often. Another possibility would be the peppermint oil that we use to get rid of mice, moles and shrews. Probably best of all would be one of the natural dog repellent products on the market. Liquid Fence makes a dog and cat repellent which is effective. The main ingredient is fox urine, I think. Does not smell good, so don't use it indoors. It should work for your flower beds
Reply:build a sturdy fence around your flower gardens.
Reply:Nice gardens and dogs don't mix. Can you keep your dogs in one part of the yard where they can't ruin the garden?
Reply:A .22 is a good varmint gun.
Reply:The best thing to do is not get rid of the dogs, but to deal with getting rid of chipmunks! I have heard that if you use the dried ground red peppers, and sprinkle that arround the outside of the flower beds, it will keep the critters like mice, chipmunks, and squirrels away. I have never tried it myself, we don't have a critter problem, but I heard from my Grandmother that it works!
Reply:cut the paws of the dogs off
Reply:Buy an Ultrasonic Pet Trainer (around $25). Follow the dogs when they go chasing the chipmunks in the flower garden and press the button omitting the negative sound when they go to flower beds you want to keep off limits to them. Stopped my schnauzer from chasing toads (which could kill him) and I only had to use it twice to get my point across. Now a mere "don't touch" is enough.
Reply:Yeah my dog used to do the same thing. We have moles living in one little garden we have and one of my dogs used to go in there trying to get the moles. If you can, put up some kind of decorative fence around the garden. That's what we did and it helped some, though he is really big enough to jump over it which he does sometimes. It keeps him out more than before we had the fence though.
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