when busy lizzies die during the summer,would the seeds grow again without having to atend to them,like just let them drop on the ground from the flowers.
Flowers in the garden?
During the early summer we remove the seeds before they swell up but during the end of the summer when the weather will kill them off anyway, we let the seed heads swell really large then go round and pop them into a paper bag. If you have a greenhouse or hot house you can use these seeds and they will grow, but very rarely in UK would they survive if just left out in the garden.
Reply:the seeds will fall and may grow again but that depends on the wildlife. the birds/snails/slugs n bugs will probably eat them before they get buried in the soil, and of course you have to account for wind dispersal. thats why they're called 'annuals'. you're supposed to plant them every year.
Reply:Busy Lizzies are very difficult to grow from seed, however I have had a couple seed themselves the following year. But the answer is no, buy new next year.
Reply:No,afraid not,they only grow once,they are called annuals.
Reply:Yes, but it will grow too slowly outdoors.
It is better to take the seed pods indoors, squeeze them and the seed will come out. Keep the seed in an envelope and start it off in some compost indoors next year.
They grow pretty easy.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
How do I grow a gorgeous indoor garden?
I am 13 and I said this question because I live in a townhouse and they give you no space what so ever to plant anything (not even grass!) and if you do grow a garden, the curious and wild littlier children will mess with it and so will the pit bulls that roam around (scary, isn't it), and I said this because my teacher got me interested in flowers. I am interested in it and wanted to try it. A lot of details would be highly appreciated! I am just starting to love flowers, help me please!
How do I grow a gorgeous indoor garden?
there are lots of plants that are very happy to grow indoors in pots and trays on windowsills. just have to be more careful about watering as most plants dry out easily indoors but dont like being over watered
Reply:do some research on line to find the most adaptable flowers and plants that do well indoors, use decorative pots with saucer bottoms so water doesnt go on floor after watering some may need sun so put them near windows with light during day also the pots with saucers are really great with wheels so you can move them around if needed...nature is great and your 13 and should find gardening, even if indoors very rewarding..
How do I grow a gorgeous indoor garden?
there are lots of plants that are very happy to grow indoors in pots and trays on windowsills. just have to be more careful about watering as most plants dry out easily indoors but dont like being over watered
Reply:do some research on line to find the most adaptable flowers and plants that do well indoors, use decorative pots with saucer bottoms so water doesnt go on floor after watering some may need sun so put them near windows with light during day also the pots with saucers are really great with wheels so you can move them around if needed...nature is great and your 13 and should find gardening, even if indoors very rewarding..
I've a dark shady garden, but want flowers?
My garden is realtively shading, with two large trees. However, I'd like to beable to have a very pretty cottage garden feel, with lots of flowers. Any ideas other than cut the trees? (Which are also pretty!)
I've a dark shady garden, but want flowers?
Impatients do great in the shade. They can also tolerate sun. They bloom in early summer all the way up to the first frost and they are annuals but sometimes self seed. Begonias are another that blooms in the same manner. Astilbes bloom in partial shade and can get rather tall they range from 8-48 inches in height. They are perennial so you would not have to plant them each year and they have unique foliage as well. Of course you can plant Hostas as well ...not alot of flowers but beautiful folage with mostly purple flower spikes in the summer....Again these are perennials.
Lobelias are low growing but offer very pretty flowers and are annuals and they like flitered shade so you could use these as a border on the outside of your bed. Delphiniums are sometimes annuals and sometimes perennials they are the tall ones that all cottage gardens most have. They can tolerate partial shade so they might or might not be a good choice. They grow from 2-7 feet tall. Periwinkles are shade lovers but they have a tendency to take over. They are normally used as ground cover and will choke out other plants but if you only want one plant type then these would do. Perennial Lobelias do well in partial shade. They would grow to about 2-5 feet tall. Forget me Nots are shade lovers too but they only bloom in mid to late spring. They are perennials so you could plant them to enjoy next spring and let them just establish their root systems this fall and winter. They only grow to 8-18 inches so would be nice as a medium plant.
There are so many to choose from and I know you will love a shade garden....leave your trees. You can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Hope this helps.
~smiles~
Reply:You can also ask @ Lowes or Home Depot- in the garden dept. There are allot of shady loving plants out there and you can have the garden of your dreams! Also- check out the local library on 'shade loving plants'!
Reply:try bleeding hearts (there are different kinds with different flowers and leaves) or hostas which have flower and leaf variety.
Reply:DO NOT ask Lowe's! Nice people but hit or miss in the info dept. Check with your local Nursery they are trained in this area. Finally my lawn and garden are great. You would think they would be much more expensive. Really, that's not the case. Aside from that, the info you acquire is priceless.
Luck!
Reply:All walmarts,lowes(which i detest), home depots etc have a cardboard round shaker container that contains many wildflower seeds in it that grow SPECIFICALLY in shade....You will see them about a pint of them and very nice..i have used them many times... if your garden or shaded area has no grass..simply turn the soil a couple inches...then shake the seed container(has openings like a huge salt shaker) over the dirt..and simply rake over..they only need to be about a 1/4 inch deep is all and alot grow from the surface..keep well watered..here aree some links for different ones as an example..but you go to walmart ya can find them for ur area
http://www.americanmeadows.com/Wildflowe...
http://summitseed.com/shad.asp
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/137...
http://www.wildflowermix.com/info/custom...
Reply:Try a Yahoo search for woodland shade plants. That should direct you to some nurseries. You will be surprised at the variety you can choose from. Some like dry shade others moist shade. Lots with flowers others are quite unusual but add a nice look. Also I saw that earlier Bleeding Heart and Impatiens were mentioned. Those are always pretty.
Good Luck!
Reply:Well, all kinds of lilies of course but in between and close to the trees HOSTA's all kinds, they bloom.
Reply:check out a reputable green house, there are many blooming plants that grow in shady areas. Ask at the green house, if you get that 17 year old that doesn't know anything, keep asking
Reply:Pulminaria, Astilbe, Epimedium, Dicentra, Asarum, Convalaria, Kalmia latifolia, Hydrangea, Arisaema, Aquilegia, Acanthus ,Caladium, Helleborus, Tradescantia, Trillium, Fuchia, Chamomile, Impatients, Primula, Vinca, Ferns
Reply:I agree with the previous posts that it's best to check with a retailer or someone in the know in your area, though I think it a safer bet to check with a garden center. You could also check with your local cooperative extension office too.
Typically in shade environments I would recommend impatiens or begonias if you want showy flowers. They're annuals and will die off at first frost, but they provide the best show for shade gardens. You would also need to care for them (keep them well watered and fertilized.)
In terms of perennials hostas tend to get the vote because of there ability to survive in most shade environments and they can take a good deal of abuse. They are not typically known for their flowers (though I've seen some nice flowering varieties in recent years.) The foliage is what sells them.
Others perennials to consider may be pachysandra (stays green in the winter), pulmonaira, and heucheras.
Hope this helps and good luck with your garden!
I've a dark shady garden, but want flowers?
Impatients do great in the shade. They can also tolerate sun. They bloom in early summer all the way up to the first frost and they are annuals but sometimes self seed. Begonias are another that blooms in the same manner. Astilbes bloom in partial shade and can get rather tall they range from 8-48 inches in height. They are perennial so you would not have to plant them each year and they have unique foliage as well. Of course you can plant Hostas as well ...not alot of flowers but beautiful folage with mostly purple flower spikes in the summer....Again these are perennials.
Lobelias are low growing but offer very pretty flowers and are annuals and they like flitered shade so you could use these as a border on the outside of your bed. Delphiniums are sometimes annuals and sometimes perennials they are the tall ones that all cottage gardens most have. They can tolerate partial shade so they might or might not be a good choice. They grow from 2-7 feet tall. Periwinkles are shade lovers but they have a tendency to take over. They are normally used as ground cover and will choke out other plants but if you only want one plant type then these would do. Perennial Lobelias do well in partial shade. They would grow to about 2-5 feet tall. Forget me Nots are shade lovers too but they only bloom in mid to late spring. They are perennials so you could plant them to enjoy next spring and let them just establish their root systems this fall and winter. They only grow to 8-18 inches so would be nice as a medium plant.
There are so many to choose from and I know you will love a shade garden....leave your trees. You can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Hope this helps.
~smiles~
Reply:You can also ask @ Lowes or Home Depot- in the garden dept. There are allot of shady loving plants out there and you can have the garden of your dreams! Also- check out the local library on 'shade loving plants'!
Reply:try bleeding hearts (there are different kinds with different flowers and leaves) or hostas which have flower and leaf variety.
Reply:DO NOT ask Lowe's! Nice people but hit or miss in the info dept. Check with your local Nursery they are trained in this area. Finally my lawn and garden are great. You would think they would be much more expensive. Really, that's not the case. Aside from that, the info you acquire is priceless.
Luck!
Reply:All walmarts,lowes(which i detest), home depots etc have a cardboard round shaker container that contains many wildflower seeds in it that grow SPECIFICALLY in shade....You will see them about a pint of them and very nice..i have used them many times... if your garden or shaded area has no grass..simply turn the soil a couple inches...then shake the seed container(has openings like a huge salt shaker) over the dirt..and simply rake over..they only need to be about a 1/4 inch deep is all and alot grow from the surface..keep well watered..here aree some links for different ones as an example..but you go to walmart ya can find them for ur area
http://www.americanmeadows.com/Wildflowe...
http://summitseed.com/shad.asp
http://greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/137...
http://www.wildflowermix.com/info/custom...
Reply:Try a Yahoo search for woodland shade plants. That should direct you to some nurseries. You will be surprised at the variety you can choose from. Some like dry shade others moist shade. Lots with flowers others are quite unusual but add a nice look. Also I saw that earlier Bleeding Heart and Impatiens were mentioned. Those are always pretty.
Good Luck!
Reply:Well, all kinds of lilies of course but in between and close to the trees HOSTA's all kinds, they bloom.
Reply:check out a reputable green house, there are many blooming plants that grow in shady areas. Ask at the green house, if you get that 17 year old that doesn't know anything, keep asking
Reply:Pulminaria, Astilbe, Epimedium, Dicentra, Asarum, Convalaria, Kalmia latifolia, Hydrangea, Arisaema, Aquilegia, Acanthus ,Caladium, Helleborus, Tradescantia, Trillium, Fuchia, Chamomile, Impatients, Primula, Vinca, Ferns
Reply:I agree with the previous posts that it's best to check with a retailer or someone in the know in your area, though I think it a safer bet to check with a garden center. You could also check with your local cooperative extension office too.
Typically in shade environments I would recommend impatiens or begonias if you want showy flowers. They're annuals and will die off at first frost, but they provide the best show for shade gardens. You would also need to care for them (keep them well watered and fertilized.)
In terms of perennials hostas tend to get the vote because of there ability to survive in most shade environments and they can take a good deal of abuse. They are not typically known for their flowers (though I've seen some nice flowering varieties in recent years.) The foliage is what sells them.
Others perennials to consider may be pachysandra (stays green in the winter), pulmonaira, and heucheras.
Hope this helps and good luck with your garden!
I would like to know what plants/flowers I can put in my garden to attract humming birds?
there are plants called humming bird plants,,,also they love anything red. make sure the flowers have throats that they can dip into.
I would like to know what plants/flowers I can put in my garden to attract humming birds?
One of the hummingbirds most favorite plants in my garden are the gladioulas. Believe it or not, it doesn't matter what color!
Reply:they seem to be attracted mainly to trumpet shaped flowers ...... lillies and my rose of sharon bush really attract them and they even go after my fake (dark pink) freshia on my front deck .....also trumpet flowers ... get a hummingbird feeder too... for the nectar you just boil one cup water with a quarter cup of regular sugar...let it cool and i put just a little jello powder in it before it starts cooling
Reply:In the back, we have trumper honeysuckle and they like it. Also have seen them on the red roses.
Reply:My daughter bought a nectar pot that she fills with sugar water and hangs it outside her window. She get several different humming bird visiting daily.
Reply:This should help you - good luck.
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I would like to know what plants/flowers I can put in my garden to attract humming birds?
One of the hummingbirds most favorite plants in my garden are the gladioulas. Believe it or not, it doesn't matter what color!
Reply:they seem to be attracted mainly to trumpet shaped flowers ...... lillies and my rose of sharon bush really attract them and they even go after my fake (dark pink) freshia on my front deck .....also trumpet flowers ... get a hummingbird feeder too... for the nectar you just boil one cup water with a quarter cup of regular sugar...let it cool and i put just a little jello powder in it before it starts cooling
Reply:In the back, we have trumper honeysuckle and they like it. Also have seen them on the red roses.
Reply:My daughter bought a nectar pot that she fills with sugar water and hangs it outside her window. She get several different humming bird visiting daily.
Reply:This should help you - good luck.
landscaping.about.com/cs/forthebirds/a...
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I have a 18ft w x 20ft nearly all mud back garden,i want to make a recycled healing garden what can i use ?
im looking to make a recycled peaceful,spiritual,relaxing, meditating garden with plenty of plants/flowers/wildlife friendly,lots of different textures,all made from re-using unwanted items. all ideas welcomed thanks karen x
I have a 18ft w x 20ft nearly all mud back garden,i want to make a recycled healing garden what can i use ?
Hedgehog house-an upturned wooden crate covered with stones,earth and twigs
Plant an area with a mix of grass and wild flower seeds to encourage bees and insects which in turn will bring insect eating birds (also plant clover and catmint for the bees)
Make a wood pile to attract insects and amphibians
A small pond ( an old sink or sink into the ground a large plastic bucket) with rocks nearby for frogs and toads to hide
Plant a buddlea to encourage butterflies and lavender for both you and them
old car wheels (turn the tyre inside out) as planters
Recycled tyre mulch for a path
Tyre wheel trims-maybe painted and used as decoration on wall??
Use wine bottle bases cemented into walls or paths
Reply:Start collecting containers, you can grow plants in anything like boots, oil cans etc, as long as it has some drainage. Once you have a container you can start collecting plants 'cos they will be safe while you decide what to do with the landscaping and you can plant them out later when you know where you want to put them.
The best thing you can install to attract wildlife is a pond, just make surte there is a gentle slope at one side so that things can get out again if they fall in.
Have a look at Bob Flowerdew's books, he is famous for recycling stuff in his garden, he's a bit extreme sometimes but has very sound ideas.
Oh, and buy a hammock!
Reply:With your existing space being so waterlogged, you are limited in what you can do unless you turn it into a bog garden. You will have to fill it with something organic first. You might be able to find fill or compost at a local park and they might be willing to give you enough to bring it up past your water level. Then you can start with native plants, a deer scarer that you can make from bamboo, a bench you can make from rocks or found things. You can do garden totems, statuary you make from hypertufa. The list is almost endless, but you must first get your garden space out of the mud.
Reply:HAUL IN BOUT 3 16 YD. DUMP TRUCK LOADS OF SAND--TILLER THIS IN TO YOUR EXISTING DIRT-- YOU WANT TO BUILD UP THE AREA SO IT DOESN'T HOLD WATER OR STAY WET--A SMALL POND WOULD WORK OUT ALL RIGHT --WITH A FOUNTAIN---IF YOU HAVE ELECTRICITY THERE --OR JUST PLANT SOME WATER GARDEN PLANTS IN IT---LEVEL IT OFF AND BUILD A WALK WAY OUT OF STONE OR BRICK--MAKE A SEATING AREA BOUT 6 X 8 FEET WITH A BENCH AND ARBOR MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL--PLANT PLENTY OF NATIVE PLANTS TO YOUR AREA--GROUND COVERS ARE ALWAYS A GOOD THING TO PLANT--THEN PLANT SOME DIFFERENT PLANTS IN THEM -- ALSO A HUMMING BIRD FEEDER AND REGULAR BIRD FEEDER-- A RELIGIOUS STATUE OR CROSS
Reply:maybe you can pave part of it somehow and use planters for growing in...I've heard of people using all sorts of things to garden in..everything from old tractor tires to deep freezes(they make the garden waist high). To get plants you might be able to ask around for people's extras...bulbs and things have to be thinned so people are sometimes just throwing those away...at our local university they used to pull up all the bulbs every year and toss them...if you were there on the right day you could get a bag full! (no more junked bulbs right now though due to budget cuts.)
Reply:try your local freecycle web site for unwanted stuff its free and it involves recycling
I have a 18ft w x 20ft nearly all mud back garden,i want to make a recycled healing garden what can i use ?
Hedgehog house-an upturned wooden crate covered with stones,earth and twigs
Plant an area with a mix of grass and wild flower seeds to encourage bees and insects which in turn will bring insect eating birds (also plant clover and catmint for the bees)
Make a wood pile to attract insects and amphibians
A small pond ( an old sink or sink into the ground a large plastic bucket) with rocks nearby for frogs and toads to hide
Plant a buddlea to encourage butterflies and lavender for both you and them
old car wheels (turn the tyre inside out) as planters
Recycled tyre mulch for a path
Tyre wheel trims-maybe painted and used as decoration on wall??
Use wine bottle bases cemented into walls or paths
Reply:Start collecting containers, you can grow plants in anything like boots, oil cans etc, as long as it has some drainage. Once you have a container you can start collecting plants 'cos they will be safe while you decide what to do with the landscaping and you can plant them out later when you know where you want to put them.
The best thing you can install to attract wildlife is a pond, just make surte there is a gentle slope at one side so that things can get out again if they fall in.
Have a look at Bob Flowerdew's books, he is famous for recycling stuff in his garden, he's a bit extreme sometimes but has very sound ideas.
Oh, and buy a hammock!
Reply:With your existing space being so waterlogged, you are limited in what you can do unless you turn it into a bog garden. You will have to fill it with something organic first. You might be able to find fill or compost at a local park and they might be willing to give you enough to bring it up past your water level. Then you can start with native plants, a deer scarer that you can make from bamboo, a bench you can make from rocks or found things. You can do garden totems, statuary you make from hypertufa. The list is almost endless, but you must first get your garden space out of the mud.
Reply:HAUL IN BOUT 3 16 YD. DUMP TRUCK LOADS OF SAND--TILLER THIS IN TO YOUR EXISTING DIRT-- YOU WANT TO BUILD UP THE AREA SO IT DOESN'T HOLD WATER OR STAY WET--A SMALL POND WOULD WORK OUT ALL RIGHT --WITH A FOUNTAIN---IF YOU HAVE ELECTRICITY THERE --OR JUST PLANT SOME WATER GARDEN PLANTS IN IT---LEVEL IT OFF AND BUILD A WALK WAY OUT OF STONE OR BRICK--MAKE A SEATING AREA BOUT 6 X 8 FEET WITH A BENCH AND ARBOR MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL--PLANT PLENTY OF NATIVE PLANTS TO YOUR AREA--GROUND COVERS ARE ALWAYS A GOOD THING TO PLANT--THEN PLANT SOME DIFFERENT PLANTS IN THEM -- ALSO A HUMMING BIRD FEEDER AND REGULAR BIRD FEEDER-- A RELIGIOUS STATUE OR CROSS
Reply:maybe you can pave part of it somehow and use planters for growing in...I've heard of people using all sorts of things to garden in..everything from old tractor tires to deep freezes(they make the garden waist high). To get plants you might be able to ask around for people's extras...bulbs and things have to be thinned so people are sometimes just throwing those away...at our local university they used to pull up all the bulbs every year and toss them...if you were there on the right day you could get a bag full! (no more junked bulbs right now though due to budget cuts.)
Reply:try your local freecycle web site for unwanted stuff its free and it involves recycling
How do I get rid of clover in a garden and not hurt my flowers?
My experience is anything you put out to kill the clover will also damage the plants around the clover. The only solution is pulling the clover, you need to get the roots also. Once this is accomplished a good layer of mulch 2-4" should discourage the "weeds" from coming back. I like to put a layer of newspaper under the mulch to help even more, usually 4-8 sheets thick.
Good luck!
How do I get rid of clover in a garden and not hurt my flowers?
I wouldn't do that. It attracts the bees.
Reply:Easy -- buy a sheep which hates clover
Reply:Pull them, leave no root behind.
Reply:is it essential? I think clover are pretty. The only thing I can think of is starting again from fresh with seed.
Good luck!
How do I get rid of clover in a garden and not hurt my flowers?
I wouldn't do that. It attracts the bees.
Reply:Easy -- buy a sheep which hates clover
Reply:Pull them, leave no root behind.
Reply:is it essential? I think clover are pretty. The only thing I can think of is starting again from fresh with seed.
What plants are good to grow in a Patio Garden?
I am starting a Patio garden. I'm really excited about it. I have laid everything out and all i need are the flowers. I really want to plant veggies but i think i am going to wait till next spring so, I want to plant some flowers.
Any suggestions on what type of flowers to plant?
What plants are good to grow in a Patio Garden?
I don't know where you live, because certain plants do better in certain parts of the country. I can tell you I have had amazing luck with marigolds, african daisies, gerber daisies (my fave so far) and right now, celosia (ooh those are so cool! google 'em!) and 'polka dot plant' google that one too- (Hypoestes phyllostachya) which is a simply gorgeous leafy plant. Until I started these plants I thought I had a black thumb but they are actually doing great! Good luck! I love that you are excited about it, gardening is such a wonderful hobby, and next year I know you will have an amazing container garden with veggies too!
Reply:My grandson's mom has a real nice deck garden. It has sunshine most of the day. She's got everything--lillies, petunias, wild flowers, herbs, hibiscus (that she takes inside for the winter). She also has a patio tomato plant and strawberries. The strawberries are doing real well. Some on the flowers she has I can't name. I'd say any annual. They take a lot of watering, so you have to be diligent about tending to them.
Any suggestions on what type of flowers to plant?
What plants are good to grow in a Patio Garden?
I don't know where you live, because certain plants do better in certain parts of the country. I can tell you I have had amazing luck with marigolds, african daisies, gerber daisies (my fave so far) and right now, celosia (ooh those are so cool! google 'em!) and 'polka dot plant' google that one too- (Hypoestes phyllostachya) which is a simply gorgeous leafy plant. Until I started these plants I thought I had a black thumb but they are actually doing great! Good luck! I love that you are excited about it, gardening is such a wonderful hobby, and next year I know you will have an amazing container garden with veggies too!
Reply:My grandson's mom has a real nice deck garden. It has sunshine most of the day. She's got everything--lillies, petunias, wild flowers, herbs, hibiscus (that she takes inside for the winter). She also has a patio tomato plant and strawberries. The strawberries are doing real well. Some on the flowers she has I can't name. I'd say any annual. They take a lot of watering, so you have to be diligent about tending to them.
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