I have a big clump of black eyed susans (the common kind bought at Wal-mart garden centre) that bloomed for a couple of years. However, the past two years they have gone directly to seed without blooming. They just get tall spikes covered in seed, no flowers or buds at all. Why is this, and is there anything I can do to get them to bloom?
Black-eyed susans going to seed?
I've grown black-eyed susans for decades and never have seen this. My guess is that a weed invaded your clump and you no longer have black-eyed susans! And it's been dropping seeds ever since. Time to get new ones, and dig out the yucky whatever-it-is. I'd give ya some if you're anywhere near Southern NH. heh I have a huge patch.
Reply:I'd go with Laweezel on this one.. Dig 'em up!
Reply:you take a chance when you buy from the big box , you never know what you will get!
Reply:agree with laWeez. Flowers cannot go directly to seed without blooming. Pollination must occur in order for seeds to be produced.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Nesting cat statues - found in England - where can I buy them?
Recently while on holiday in England I visited a number of castle and towns.
At Sherbourne Castle I purchased a cat statue set (made of 2 cats, which "nested" against each other) - also in this range were frogs, cows, elephants, hedgehogs, monkeys.
I also saw them briefly with a friend at a garden centre - we were staying at Woodstock, near Oxford, at the garden centre was nearby - but I'm not sure which town. Has anyone seen these, and can someone point me in the right direction to find out more information about them - maybe a manufacturer's name?
Thanks!
Nesting cat statues - found in England - where can I buy them?
Did you check eBay.. Can find most everything there eventually.
Reply:Weird
Reply:I live in England so names of Garden centres I'm aware of are
B%26amp;Q
Homebase
Thomsons
Nuxley
Hope this helps
At Sherbourne Castle I purchased a cat statue set (made of 2 cats, which "nested" against each other) - also in this range were frogs, cows, elephants, hedgehogs, monkeys.
I also saw them briefly with a friend at a garden centre - we were staying at Woodstock, near Oxford, at the garden centre was nearby - but I'm not sure which town. Has anyone seen these, and can someone point me in the right direction to find out more information about them - maybe a manufacturer's name?
Thanks!
Nesting cat statues - found in England - where can I buy them?
Did you check eBay.. Can find most everything there eventually.
Reply:Weird
Reply:I live in England so names of Garden centres I'm aware of are
B%26amp;Q
Homebase
Thomsons
Nuxley
Hope this helps
Which one is better nursery/walmart ???
hii .. i m planning to spruce up my yard (its not that big a yard) its a small patch of green .. dont want to spend lot of money on it ... was wondering if it would be more economical for me to go to a nursery for some small plants /pots/other decorative stuff or is the garden centre at walmart/homedepot a better option ?
Which one is better nursery/walmart ???
Go to walmart. You will save money. Milorganite fertilizer will not burn the roots.http://www.milorganite.com/home/
Reply:I would go to homedepot.They garantee their flowers. If they don,t grow proper or die after putting them in homedepot will replace them.Hang on to your receipt.Their prices are pretty good to.
Reply:I love Walmart. Every time I go into that store I feel RICH.
Reply:Walmart doesn't properly care for their plants. I go with a nursery. The only time to buy at Walmart is within 24 hours of a delivery.
One thing that may help is to join a garden club. You will find out about bargains. I joined the Daylily club and worked a function and earned some free daylilies.
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Which one is better nursery/walmart ???
Go to walmart. You will save money. Milorganite fertilizer will not burn the roots.http://www.milorganite.com/home/
Reply:I would go to homedepot.They garantee their flowers. If they don,t grow proper or die after putting them in homedepot will replace them.Hang on to your receipt.Their prices are pretty good to.
Reply:I love Walmart. Every time I go into that store I feel RICH.
Reply:Walmart doesn't properly care for their plants. I go with a nursery. The only time to buy at Walmart is within 24 hours of a delivery.
One thing that may help is to join a garden club. You will find out about bargains. I joined the Daylily club and worked a function and earned some free daylilies.
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Have just lifted leeks from the garden and they have a hard core through the centre -why and is it edible?
You have let them go to seed. If the plant develops a seed head then you will get this core. The same applies to all memebers of the onion family. To prevent it pinch the seed head out as soon as it starts to form.
It is edible but you will have to cook it longer and it may hold a bitter taste.
Have just lifted leeks from the garden and they have a hard core through the centre -why and is it edible?
its the flower shoot cut length ways and discard
Reply:It means they are starting to go to seed. At worst it is possible that this is not as tender as the outer leaves.
Reply:you should have lifted them when they were a bit younger, i think it wont be wise to consume those leeks w/ hard core, the taste might be bitter
It is edible but you will have to cook it longer and it may hold a bitter taste.
Have just lifted leeks from the garden and they have a hard core through the centre -why and is it edible?
its the flower shoot cut length ways and discard
Reply:It means they are starting to go to seed. At worst it is possible that this is not as tender as the outer leaves.
Reply:you should have lifted them when they were a bit younger, i think it wont be wise to consume those leeks w/ hard core, the taste might be bitter
How much would you pay for the kids to see santa?
took the kids to see santa at the local garden centre on sunday and they were charging £4 each to see him, and that included babies!How much would you be willing to pay just so your kids could see santa?Do you think it's fair that you should pay to see him or are buisnesses just getting too stingy?
How much would you pay for the kids to see santa?
I paid £8 for my kids and me to go and see Santa last year and it was worth every penny, mine was worth it just to see the look on their faces. They went on a miniature steam train, through the woods until we got to Santa's station. Santa was in a log cabin, open roaring fire, hundreds on lights huge tree, kids loved it. All the trees were lit up and after everyone had seen Santa he came down and waved us off.
Might have been a bit expensive but gave kids a lasting memory.
Reply:If you think £4 is too much, then you have the consumer's choice of not taking the children along to see Father Christmas. There is no fixed rate. It's what YOU can afford that matters.
Reply:I always went with the expectation of being ripped off, but because I chose to go, I didn't mind. It's not something you are going to do very much - kids grow out of it very quickly, so enjoy it while it lasts, and shop around for the best value.
Reply:I wouldn't pay anything! I would go find the free santas.
Reply:$5.00 plus a picture without the pictures only about $3.00
I think its fair because your paying for someone to play santa
Reply:you have need not pay any amount for santa to see, admire them you will defently seen them.
Reply:My daughters just two and I paid £3.50 she screamed when we went in and stopped when we went out and said "I don't like christmas!" All she got was a little sticker book and a lot of heartache. She was the one that asked to see santa and then didn't like it. I'll know for next year!! lol
Reply:Most kids are terrified of the bearded stranger anyway...why waste your money. Besides, Christmas is not about Santa Clause, it is about our lord and saviors birth. Take this oportunity to stay home and teach your children the true meaning. Or visit a shelter for battered and abused women and children with some presents and let the kiddies give them to the people who can't afford to go see santa.
Reply:It would be great for a company social standing if the parents were shopping at the store/outlet to let the children see Santa for free. If someone just came in for that purpose, to just let their children to see Santa, then it should not cost more than three to five dollars for a family with four children and for the only child family it should be maybe one or two dollars. It is the Christmas season and all kids love Santa.
Reply:I took my son to see Santa...it was £8...per child AND adult! My son is 3 but got a toy for a one year old and no photo
Reply:You can see him online for free here:
Trackers
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/tracking.ph...
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/home/season...
http://www.santaspeaking.com/TrackSanta....
http://www.claus.com/spotter
http://www.holoworld.com/santa/
http://www.santaclaus.net/TrackingSanta....
Santa Activity Sites
http://www.northpole.com/
http://www.santaclauslive.com/main.php?l...
Call Santa
http://www.telsanta.com/
Reply:I do feel sad that people charge such rip off prices to allow children to meet Santa. I won't mind if the toys were at least half decent. However, in answer to your question I suppose I would pay a few hundred pounds because I'm saving up to take my daughter to Lapland next year or the year after to do one of these day visits to see Santa. To be frank, it's more about the fact that I'm a big kid and have always wanted to go rather specifically for my daughter. She's just my perfect excuse to be able to get publically excited about reindeer-pulled sleighs and looking for Santa's workshop!
Reply:my two year old and four year old love Santa we live on island and they have two party and see Santa and get a present. i payed £2.50 each for one of the party's and £12 each for his next one on Thursday. who cares whats a few pound to c ur child smile and get in to the festive spirit.
Reply:completely agree hun, near me they have a fantastic santa, real beard and proper big belly, very easily thought of as the real santa, its free to see him just to tell him what theyd like for christmas, but for a photo its £7.50, you get to have all your children in the picture. they give you the print as well, so you can always go and have an enlarged print done from somewhere else. i think thats a lovely idea instead of giving presents, and if you dont want the picture they can still tell santa what they want for free.
Reply:You have to pay?? I've never heard of having to pay to sit on santas lap.
Reply:maybe a small donation to pay for the 'santas' fees but paying to sit on a strangers lap is not good thing!!
if you thinnk about it rationally its actually quite funny!
Reply:Charging...no way. That's very unkringleish.
Reply:I think it is ridiculous to be charged for the kids to see Santa. I understand paying to get a picture, but just for the kid to sit on his lap. No. It's not right.
Reply:Nothing, I'm not religious but the last time i looked Xmas was about Jesus.
Reply:It is terrible to charge to see Santa, the local garden center is getting rich just to have Santa there. I would not pay it and go somewhere else, like the mall or another store where they do not charge to see Santa. Businesses are getting very stingy.
Reply:You shouldnt have to pay to see Santa. I can understand paying for pictures with Santa but just to sit on his lap and talk to him for a minute, umm no.
So far I have been lucky that way with my kids. There are enough good spirits here that they volunteer their time and dress as Santa and do the rounds.
My girls got to see Santa at my staff childrens party, the postal office has a volunteer service that sends out letters from "Santa" They have a special address for kids to send their letters.
If there is to be a charge to see the man it should at least be by donation and go to a local charity.
Pictures are an exception. A local photography store had done them one year, you paid for one regular picture of kids with Santa but you had the option of buying more copies of the picture for family members.
Reply:i think the max i would pay would be £3 because they see him for about 2 minutes and get a cheap tasty little toy not worth it but the kids enjoy it
Reply:no thats sad
christmas isnt about
making people pay to see their hero
they should be able to go in for free
although if they did that then the
companys would never make any money
Reply:I live in a smaller town so we have many opportunities to see Santa for free. The community sponsers it. For you, I would recommend a male in your family get a Santa suit. My father used to go to kids houses and nursing homes (for free). The parents requested it and he would park his truck in a safe place and walk down the street, the parents would ask the kids to see who's outside, then go crazy when Santa knew their names and a little bit about them. It was very personal. The suit you can usually get for $60+.
Something you may want to do....I taught my kids a long time ago Santa can't spend all his time in malls so he gets special workers to sit for him and gather the information from the kids about what they want. Then they report back to Santa. That way I don't have to answer the "why does Santa look different?" question.
In a big city I wouldn't pay more than $5-8 per child. I'm not sure what that would be in your denomination but it's about as much as a McDonald's combo meal here.
Reply:well if the money went to charity then i would pay
Reply:Mcdonalds in my town is having dinner with santa for free. Im bringin a camera.
Reply:i went to a garden centre with my daughter and niece last year.was charged £4 for kids and £6 for me!! then they had the cheek to ask for £2 each for a Polaroid photo of the kids with Santa! what a rip off.
Reply:If it's the real Santa I would pay about 100 pounds. If it's one of these fakes they seem to have lying about I would pay 50p as the guy would still make a good profit in a day. If the kids complain about not seeing a fake Santa tell them he's a fake and the real Santa doesn't have time so other bad men use his name to make money.
Reply:I have paid £12 to see Santa. Yes thats £12!!!! Last year I had to queue for 2 hours to see him and he was good but the yr before I didnt like the Santa at all.
So this year Ive paid £12 for an appointment at a department Store in Manchester. For that my 2 yr old gets five minutes, a present, a photo and a book. All I want is a nice fat old man who says "Ho HO HO, Have you been a good boy this year?" and "You make sure you go to sleep on Christmas eve and leave a nice carrot out for Rudolph and a drink and mince pie for me" I just want a bit of old fashioned magic for him and I had better get it for £12! I had to go to work for 2 hours for that.
Reply:I paid £5 for my son to see him in the shopping centre in town. For that you get a toy and a photo which you have to collect at a later date.
The toy is usually crap but the photo is always a good quality one inside a Christmas card.
There was also a Santa who came round the streets of our village on a sleigh being pulled by a car, with Christmas music blaring out of loudspeakers. He had a load of elves with him who were collecting for a local charity. My 2 yr old son enjoyed that more than the shopping centre Santa.
Reply:There is no such thing as Santa
How much would you pay for the kids to see santa?
I paid £8 for my kids and me to go and see Santa last year and it was worth every penny, mine was worth it just to see the look on their faces. They went on a miniature steam train, through the woods until we got to Santa's station. Santa was in a log cabin, open roaring fire, hundreds on lights huge tree, kids loved it. All the trees were lit up and after everyone had seen Santa he came down and waved us off.
Might have been a bit expensive but gave kids a lasting memory.
Reply:If you think £4 is too much, then you have the consumer's choice of not taking the children along to see Father Christmas. There is no fixed rate. It's what YOU can afford that matters.
Reply:I always went with the expectation of being ripped off, but because I chose to go, I didn't mind. It's not something you are going to do very much - kids grow out of it very quickly, so enjoy it while it lasts, and shop around for the best value.
Reply:I wouldn't pay anything! I would go find the free santas.
Reply:$5.00 plus a picture without the pictures only about $3.00
I think its fair because your paying for someone to play santa
Reply:you have need not pay any amount for santa to see, admire them you will defently seen them.
Reply:My daughters just two and I paid £3.50 she screamed when we went in and stopped when we went out and said "I don't like christmas!" All she got was a little sticker book and a lot of heartache. She was the one that asked to see santa and then didn't like it. I'll know for next year!! lol
Reply:Most kids are terrified of the bearded stranger anyway...why waste your money. Besides, Christmas is not about Santa Clause, it is about our lord and saviors birth. Take this oportunity to stay home and teach your children the true meaning. Or visit a shelter for battered and abused women and children with some presents and let the kiddies give them to the people who can't afford to go see santa.
Reply:It would be great for a company social standing if the parents were shopping at the store/outlet to let the children see Santa for free. If someone just came in for that purpose, to just let their children to see Santa, then it should not cost more than three to five dollars for a family with four children and for the only child family it should be maybe one or two dollars. It is the Christmas season and all kids love Santa.
Reply:I took my son to see Santa...it was £8...per child AND adult! My son is 3 but got a toy for a one year old and no photo
Reply:You can see him online for free here:
Trackers
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/tracking.ph...
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/home/season...
http://www.santaspeaking.com/TrackSanta....
http://www.claus.com/spotter
http://www.holoworld.com/santa/
http://www.santaclaus.net/TrackingSanta....
Santa Activity Sites
http://www.northpole.com/
http://www.santaclauslive.com/main.php?l...
Call Santa
http://www.telsanta.com/
Reply:I do feel sad that people charge such rip off prices to allow children to meet Santa. I won't mind if the toys were at least half decent. However, in answer to your question I suppose I would pay a few hundred pounds because I'm saving up to take my daughter to Lapland next year or the year after to do one of these day visits to see Santa. To be frank, it's more about the fact that I'm a big kid and have always wanted to go rather specifically for my daughter. She's just my perfect excuse to be able to get publically excited about reindeer-pulled sleighs and looking for Santa's workshop!
Reply:my two year old and four year old love Santa we live on island and they have two party and see Santa and get a present. i payed £2.50 each for one of the party's and £12 each for his next one on Thursday. who cares whats a few pound to c ur child smile and get in to the festive spirit.
Reply:completely agree hun, near me they have a fantastic santa, real beard and proper big belly, very easily thought of as the real santa, its free to see him just to tell him what theyd like for christmas, but for a photo its £7.50, you get to have all your children in the picture. they give you the print as well, so you can always go and have an enlarged print done from somewhere else. i think thats a lovely idea instead of giving presents, and if you dont want the picture they can still tell santa what they want for free.
Reply:You have to pay?? I've never heard of having to pay to sit on santas lap.
Reply:maybe a small donation to pay for the 'santas' fees but paying to sit on a strangers lap is not good thing!!
if you thinnk about it rationally its actually quite funny!
Reply:Charging...no way. That's very unkringleish.
Reply:I think it is ridiculous to be charged for the kids to see Santa. I understand paying to get a picture, but just for the kid to sit on his lap. No. It's not right.
Reply:Nothing, I'm not religious but the last time i looked Xmas was about Jesus.
Reply:It is terrible to charge to see Santa, the local garden center is getting rich just to have Santa there. I would not pay it and go somewhere else, like the mall or another store where they do not charge to see Santa. Businesses are getting very stingy.
Reply:You shouldnt have to pay to see Santa. I can understand paying for pictures with Santa but just to sit on his lap and talk to him for a minute, umm no.
So far I have been lucky that way with my kids. There are enough good spirits here that they volunteer their time and dress as Santa and do the rounds.
My girls got to see Santa at my staff childrens party, the postal office has a volunteer service that sends out letters from "Santa" They have a special address for kids to send their letters.
If there is to be a charge to see the man it should at least be by donation and go to a local charity.
Pictures are an exception. A local photography store had done them one year, you paid for one regular picture of kids with Santa but you had the option of buying more copies of the picture for family members.
Reply:i think the max i would pay would be £3 because they see him for about 2 minutes and get a cheap tasty little toy not worth it but the kids enjoy it
Reply:no thats sad
christmas isnt about
making people pay to see their hero
they should be able to go in for free
although if they did that then the
companys would never make any money
Reply:I live in a smaller town so we have many opportunities to see Santa for free. The community sponsers it. For you, I would recommend a male in your family get a Santa suit. My father used to go to kids houses and nursing homes (for free). The parents requested it and he would park his truck in a safe place and walk down the street, the parents would ask the kids to see who's outside, then go crazy when Santa knew their names and a little bit about them. It was very personal. The suit you can usually get for $60+.
Something you may want to do....I taught my kids a long time ago Santa can't spend all his time in malls so he gets special workers to sit for him and gather the information from the kids about what they want. Then they report back to Santa. That way I don't have to answer the "why does Santa look different?" question.
In a big city I wouldn't pay more than $5-8 per child. I'm not sure what that would be in your denomination but it's about as much as a McDonald's combo meal here.
Reply:well if the money went to charity then i would pay
Reply:Mcdonalds in my town is having dinner with santa for free. Im bringin a camera.
Reply:i went to a garden centre with my daughter and niece last year.was charged £4 for kids and £6 for me!! then they had the cheek to ask for £2 each for a Polaroid photo of the kids with Santa! what a rip off.
Reply:If it's the real Santa I would pay about 100 pounds. If it's one of these fakes they seem to have lying about I would pay 50p as the guy would still make a good profit in a day. If the kids complain about not seeing a fake Santa tell them he's a fake and the real Santa doesn't have time so other bad men use his name to make money.
Reply:I have paid £12 to see Santa. Yes thats £12!!!! Last year I had to queue for 2 hours to see him and he was good but the yr before I didnt like the Santa at all.
So this year Ive paid £12 for an appointment at a department Store in Manchester. For that my 2 yr old gets five minutes, a present, a photo and a book. All I want is a nice fat old man who says "Ho HO HO, Have you been a good boy this year?" and "You make sure you go to sleep on Christmas eve and leave a nice carrot out for Rudolph and a drink and mince pie for me" I just want a bit of old fashioned magic for him and I had better get it for £12! I had to go to work for 2 hours for that.
Reply:I paid £5 for my son to see him in the shopping centre in town. For that you get a toy and a photo which you have to collect at a later date.
The toy is usually crap but the photo is always a good quality one inside a Christmas card.
There was also a Santa who came round the streets of our village on a sleigh being pulled by a car, with Christmas music blaring out of loudspeakers. He had a load of elves with him who were collecting for a local charity. My 2 yr old son enjoyed that more than the shopping centre Santa.
Reply:There is no such thing as Santa
What is this plant called?
I've just been to the garden centre and seen a beautiful plant, I asked the horticulturist and he said it was an oxalia???? I cannot find anything about them, probably because I'm spelling it wrong. Please help!!!!
What is this plant called?
Perhaps you are thinking of oxalis?
Reply:I have just looked on ask.com go on there you will find something .
Reply:Oxalis is the largest genus in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Of the approximately 900 known species in the Oxalidaceae, 800 belong to Oxalis. These plants are annual or perennial. The leaves are divided into three to ten or more round, heart-shaped or lanceolate leaflets, arranged in a whorl with all the leaflets of roughly equal size. The majority of species have three leaflets; in these species, the leaves are superficially similar to those of some clovers, though clovers differ in having the leaflets not in a whorl, and of unequal size with two smaller side leaflets and one larger central leaflet.
Does your plant look simaler to this?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4uuys6t.jpg
Reply:Most people consider that to be a weed.
Reply:Small low growing plant. probably Oxalis or wood sorrel. Try yahoo or google searrch.. There are a lot of varieties with different cloured flowers.
Reply:Oxalis comes in different varieties. Different color leaves and flowers. I have a pink flowering one. It's a perennial meaning it comes back year after year.
Reply:Were its leaves divided into three leaflets like a clover? If so it is an Oxalis. They are sweet but can be invasive
Reply:Don't know where you live, but in Arkansas it's a violet wood sorrel.
http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/HillJ/monograp...
Reply:Oxalis - a beautiful group of plants which CAN get quite rampant with the right conditions. Clover is in the same family - it grows where the soil is nitrogen rich (so a good indicator of a good soil!)
Have a look at this site for a bit more info %26amp; piccies!
http://www.willowcreekgardens.com/index....
Reply:Oxalis - there are many difference ones a web search should reveal.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Oxalis+pl...
Perfect semi formal makeup
What is this plant called?
Perhaps you are thinking of oxalis?
Reply:I have just looked on ask.com go on there you will find something .
Reply:Oxalis is the largest genus in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Of the approximately 900 known species in the Oxalidaceae, 800 belong to Oxalis. These plants are annual or perennial. The leaves are divided into three to ten or more round, heart-shaped or lanceolate leaflets, arranged in a whorl with all the leaflets of roughly equal size. The majority of species have three leaflets; in these species, the leaves are superficially similar to those of some clovers, though clovers differ in having the leaflets not in a whorl, and of unequal size with two smaller side leaflets and one larger central leaflet.
Does your plant look simaler to this?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4uuys6t.jpg
Reply:Most people consider that to be a weed.
Reply:Small low growing plant. probably Oxalis or wood sorrel. Try yahoo or google searrch.. There are a lot of varieties with different cloured flowers.
Reply:Oxalis comes in different varieties. Different color leaves and flowers. I have a pink flowering one. It's a perennial meaning it comes back year after year.
Reply:Were its leaves divided into three leaflets like a clover? If so it is an Oxalis. They are sweet but can be invasive
Reply:Don't know where you live, but in Arkansas it's a violet wood sorrel.
http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/HillJ/monograp...
Reply:Oxalis - a beautiful group of plants which CAN get quite rampant with the right conditions. Clover is in the same family - it grows where the soil is nitrogen rich (so a good indicator of a good soil!)
Have a look at this site for a bit more info %26amp; piccies!
http://www.willowcreekgardens.com/index....
Reply:Oxalis - there are many difference ones a web search should reveal.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Oxalis+pl...
Perfect semi formal makeup
Kids drama late 70/80's.Some kids in a garden with statues, magic come 2 life.What was it?
I remember a white marble stone whale statue that comes to life in the moonlight. Every week the kids got up to some other adventure but it all centred around the kids in the garden. There was another episode when the kids put on a play and made the audience out of hats and coats and they came to life. Maybe I was just suffering from an acid trip or going mad. Please help end this pain!!!!!
Kids drama late 70/80's.Some kids in a garden with statues, magic come 2 life.What was it?
the secret garden?
Reply:the only thing i can think of is a story from goosebumps
Kids drama late 70/80's.Some kids in a garden with statues, magic come 2 life.What was it?
the secret garden?
Reply:the only thing i can think of is a story from goosebumps
What can the herb borrage be used for?????
I bought the seeds from a local garden centre. I knew what they were and how to grow them but the serving suggestion on the back was boring. I cant seem to get any interesting results on the search engines either. Please can you help me out???
Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!
What can the herb borrage be used for?????
I think it is primarily just an edible plant. The leaves taste like mild cucumber and the flowers are edible, too, and can be used as a garnish and brewed for tea. The plant has some medicinal qualities, but I can't remember what they are.
It's also kinda pretty--an interesting plant.
Reply:You can put the flowers into ice cube tray, and make ice cubes with the decorative flowers inside. Flowers can also be used in salads. The leaves are rather hairy. I have also made ice bowls. One large bowl, another smaller bowl put inside. Then between the two place varies herbs and herb flowers add water and freeze. Once frozen remove both bowls, can use it to serve a dessert or salad. It will slowly melt, but makes an unusual center piece.
Reply:Try these links. You will have to scroll down some of the pages to find borage.
The last link is for a "toner" recipe using borage.
Have fun...hope you find this useful :)
Reply:Only know the young leaves can be used in soups and salads, the flowers (sparingly) in salads and to decorate desserts.
Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!
What can the herb borrage be used for?????
I think it is primarily just an edible plant. The leaves taste like mild cucumber and the flowers are edible, too, and can be used as a garnish and brewed for tea. The plant has some medicinal qualities, but I can't remember what they are.
It's also kinda pretty--an interesting plant.
Reply:You can put the flowers into ice cube tray, and make ice cubes with the decorative flowers inside. Flowers can also be used in salads. The leaves are rather hairy. I have also made ice bowls. One large bowl, another smaller bowl put inside. Then between the two place varies herbs and herb flowers add water and freeze. Once frozen remove both bowls, can use it to serve a dessert or salad. It will slowly melt, but makes an unusual center piece.
Reply:Try these links. You will have to scroll down some of the pages to find borage.
The last link is for a "toner" recipe using borage.
Have fun...hope you find this useful :)
Reply:Only know the young leaves can be used in soups and salads, the flowers (sparingly) in salads and to decorate desserts.
I want to work with plants?
I would like to work in a garden centre or nursery in greater London.
I love gardening and plants and I have an RHS qualification. Unfortunately, I come from a completely different working background.
What is the best way to find a job in this sector?
I want to work with plants?
You can query Yahoo for gardeners and landscapers in the London area like I did. Here are a few: http://www.landscape-gardeners-directory...
http://www.greencarelandscapes.com or http://www.landscape-gardener.com They all have contact numbers and ask about possible employment and the type of credentials they usually look for when hiring. Most companies would probably be able to help you in your search.
Reply:You could try visiting different garden centres, etc. and by talking to them direct, wowing them with your enthusiasm, knowledge of plants and gardening and the fact that you have a qualification, maybe you will be able to convince them that they can't do without your help!!
Good luck.
Reply:you have great love for Botany, why dont u work in the public park where they will be glaD TO employ u.
Reply:Just go to as many plant nurseries or garden centres and ask,scroll through the yellow pages. Ask on line, go to the job centre. Find out who to contact from the councils for their parks department. Phone the stately homes and find out who does their gardens, there are thousands of ways to find out. You just have to apply yourself to the task.
I love gardening and plants and I have an RHS qualification. Unfortunately, I come from a completely different working background.
What is the best way to find a job in this sector?
I want to work with plants?
You can query Yahoo for gardeners and landscapers in the London area like I did. Here are a few: http://www.landscape-gardeners-directory...
http://www.greencarelandscapes.com or http://www.landscape-gardener.com They all have contact numbers and ask about possible employment and the type of credentials they usually look for when hiring. Most companies would probably be able to help you in your search.
Reply:You could try visiting different garden centres, etc. and by talking to them direct, wowing them with your enthusiasm, knowledge of plants and gardening and the fact that you have a qualification, maybe you will be able to convince them that they can't do without your help!!
Good luck.
Reply:you have great love for Botany, why dont u work in the public park where they will be glaD TO employ u.
Reply:Just go to as many plant nurseries or garden centres and ask,scroll through the yellow pages. Ask on line, go to the job centre. Find out who to contact from the councils for their parks department. Phone the stately homes and find out who does their gardens, there are thousands of ways to find out. You just have to apply yourself to the task.
Garden Fountain with Fire in the middle?
My boyfriend once saw a large fountain that had a flame coming out of the centre of it. Anyone know where I can find one?
Garden Fountain with Fire in the middle?
Kinetic Fountains might have what you are looking for. Check this one out:
Oriental Tiki Torch Garden Fountain
http://www.kineticfountains.com/oriental...
*~Enjoy~*
Reply:When you get that done you will have achieved a world-class carbon footprint, between the gas that is burning and the electricity of the pumps.
Reply:You probably will have to build it. Go get books on fountains and gas grills. This will be a build and learn as you go project. Sounds pretty neat though.
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Garden Fountain with Fire in the middle?
Kinetic Fountains might have what you are looking for. Check this one out:
Oriental Tiki Torch Garden Fountain
http://www.kineticfountains.com/oriental...
*~Enjoy~*
Reply:When you get that done you will have achieved a world-class carbon footprint, between the gas that is burning and the electricity of the pumps.
Reply:You probably will have to build it. Go get books on fountains and gas grills. This will be a build and learn as you go project. Sounds pretty neat though.
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In A night at the museum there was a statue that was referred to as gum gum. Does anyone know its real name??
I have seen it once in a garden centre but cant find one now for my garden.
In A night at the museum there was a statue that was referred to as gum gum. Does anyone know its real name??
boy I love the vague ones!
Reply:glad others watch these things
Reply:I do know it's an easter Island statue.
Reply:Its a head from easter island.
Here is what I found about them for you.
Of course, the most intriguing thing about the island is the hundreds of massive statues called Moai, which line the coast. These were chiseled out of the volcanic basalt, which is found further inland. The other mystifying thing is how these massive monoliths (average weight 14 tons, height 13 feet) were transported to the coast and why. With different theories existing, it still remains as much a mystery today as it was when the "moais" first came to light.
About 900 of them exist in good condition. The Moai building and transportation perhaps took place between 1400 to 1600. What were the moais? Were they sprits of ancestors or important high-ranking men? Unfortunately mute stones tell no tales.
Reply:No, sorry. But I LOVE that movie! lol.
GOOD LUCK!(=
In A night at the museum there was a statue that was referred to as gum gum. Does anyone know its real name??
boy I love the vague ones!
Reply:glad others watch these things
Reply:I do know it's an easter Island statue.
Reply:Its a head from easter island.
Here is what I found about them for you.
Of course, the most intriguing thing about the island is the hundreds of massive statues called Moai, which line the coast. These were chiseled out of the volcanic basalt, which is found further inland. The other mystifying thing is how these massive monoliths (average weight 14 tons, height 13 feet) were transported to the coast and why. With different theories existing, it still remains as much a mystery today as it was when the "moais" first came to light.
About 900 of them exist in good condition. The Moai building and transportation perhaps took place between 1400 to 1600. What were the moais? Were they sprits of ancestors or important high-ranking men? Unfortunately mute stones tell no tales.
Reply:No, sorry. But I LOVE that movie! lol.
GOOD LUCK!(=
Why is my basil wilting?
I have it in a container by my kitchen window. I repotted it after buying it from the garden centre a few weeks ago and initially it was doing well. I have been pinching leaves from the top and I have not allowed the soil to dry out. The soil is still moist at the moment so I cannot rewater - however the basil leaves are still wilting. I have also used miracle grow plant food in the potting mix. What can I do to remedy the problem? Or what if anything have I done wrong?
Why is my basil wilting?
You do not pinch basil from the bottom as mentionedhere..You pinchthe tops off as soon as you see the two new sets of leaves foring right under it..this then shoots out into two new tops..then you pinch the two new tops off as soon as they set a new pair of leaves underneath them then creating 4 new shoots coming up..Your problem may be 1 of 2 things... The drainage in the pot is not proper and basil do not like "wet feet"..They don't mind slightly damp but not wet... Another may be that you have the basil so close to the window or at an angle that the sun is magnifying so intensely through the window..you are possibly "frying " it..
Reply:Overwatering.But recently the basil growers have been struggling with a fungal root illness and this is the likely cause.It stems from the seeds being sown too close together.nothing you can do,except seed some yourself as it's perfect time
Reply:Basil do not like their leaves sprayed when watering, just moisten the soil.
Reply:put it outside
Why is my basil wilting?
You do not pinch basil from the bottom as mentionedhere..You pinchthe tops off as soon as you see the two new sets of leaves foring right under it..this then shoots out into two new tops..then you pinch the two new tops off as soon as they set a new pair of leaves underneath them then creating 4 new shoots coming up..Your problem may be 1 of 2 things... The drainage in the pot is not proper and basil do not like "wet feet"..They don't mind slightly damp but not wet... Another may be that you have the basil so close to the window or at an angle that the sun is magnifying so intensely through the window..you are possibly "frying " it..
Reply:Overwatering.But recently the basil growers have been struggling with a fungal root illness and this is the likely cause.It stems from the seeds being sown too close together.nothing you can do,except seed some yourself as it's perfect time
Reply:Basil do not like their leaves sprayed when watering, just moisten the soil.
Reply:put it outside
What do you get for free?
Yesterday I got a free tree in a garden centre. I told the guy it was a disgrace that he hadnt looked after a tree and that i was taking it home to look after it. So no charge I will bring it back to life and then sell it.
What do you get for free?
all the trees if you look out off your window and see all the trees bursting into leaf so green and fresh after the storm that's free.
Reply:You thief! Could be in hibernation.
I check out the freebie websites daily to once a week. Depending on my freetime. hahahahaha.
Reply:Go you!!! i hate when i walk into stores and the plants are treated so poorly!
The love from my daughter is free!
her smiles
her kisses
( she is 20 months old)
Reply:the air that you breathe and mother nature, just take a look around at what she provides especialy at this time of year.
Reply:sexually transmitted diseases.
Reply:condoment packagesa at fast food places
Reply:other people's opinions!
Reply:love is free, your emotions are free, you are free.
Reply:RESPECT! At least from some!
Reply:Condoms and Porn.
Reply:speech
Reply:Good for you.
Reply:I see lots of Free dirt on Craigslist.
Reply:Space is free.
Reply:my second cup of coffee
What do you get for free?
all the trees if you look out off your window and see all the trees bursting into leaf so green and fresh after the storm that's free.
Reply:You thief! Could be in hibernation.
I check out the freebie websites daily to once a week. Depending on my freetime. hahahahaha.
Reply:Go you!!! i hate when i walk into stores and the plants are treated so poorly!
The love from my daughter is free!
her smiles
her kisses
( she is 20 months old)
Reply:the air that you breathe and mother nature, just take a look around at what she provides especialy at this time of year.
Reply:sexually transmitted diseases.
Reply:condoment packagesa at fast food places
Reply:other people's opinions!
Reply:love is free, your emotions are free, you are free.
Reply:RESPECT! At least from some!
Reply:Condoms and Porn.
Reply:speech
Reply:Good for you.
Reply:I see lots of Free dirt on Craigslist.
Reply:Space is free.
Reply:my second cup of coffee
Japenese cloud tree (ilex crenata) what can I feed it on leaves showing a yellow tinge?
I have a large cloud tree approx 2mtrs tall and it is showing signs of needing a feed can anyone give me a name of a ferlilizer I can buy over the counter at any good garden centre I am in the east midlands (staffordshire)
Japenese cloud tree (ilex crenata) what can I feed it on leaves showing a yellow tinge?
This plant is susceptible to iron and nitrogen deficiencies. It likes a pH 4.5 up to 7. A high pH can lead to an iron deficient soil as iron becomes unavailable if the pH goes above 7 or at the other extreme in a very acid soil it will be deficient. A soil test is the best way to find the exact nature of the problem.
If iron is lacking and the soil is alkaline it will need liming to bring the pH down, to reacidify. Iron chlorosis symptoms are green leaf veins with yellowish or paler (chlorotic) color between veins. Leaves can be smaller than normal but the pattern is the main diagnostic feature.
Iron can be sprayed in a soluble form like iron sulfite on foliage in the spring for quick but short term relief. There are soil spikes that will last a bit longer. But if the pH tests alkaline sweetening the soil is the best way to fix this problem. If the tree is chlorotic from low iron do not feed with nitrogen.
Nitrogen deficiency can look like iron deficiency with pale leaves, %26amp; stunted growth but lacks the distinctive patterning.
New growth emerges too pale but may darken with age. In some cases the veins will yellow more than the whole leaf.
Reply:Well you could probably ask any home improvement store for the best recommended brand.
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Japenese cloud tree (ilex crenata) what can I feed it on leaves showing a yellow tinge?
This plant is susceptible to iron and nitrogen deficiencies. It likes a pH 4.5 up to 7. A high pH can lead to an iron deficient soil as iron becomes unavailable if the pH goes above 7 or at the other extreme in a very acid soil it will be deficient. A soil test is the best way to find the exact nature of the problem.
If iron is lacking and the soil is alkaline it will need liming to bring the pH down, to reacidify. Iron chlorosis symptoms are green leaf veins with yellowish or paler (chlorotic) color between veins. Leaves can be smaller than normal but the pattern is the main diagnostic feature.
Iron can be sprayed in a soluble form like iron sulfite on foliage in the spring for quick but short term relief. There are soil spikes that will last a bit longer. But if the pH tests alkaline sweetening the soil is the best way to fix this problem. If the tree is chlorotic from low iron do not feed with nitrogen.
Nitrogen deficiency can look like iron deficiency with pale leaves, %26amp; stunted growth but lacks the distinctive patterning.
New growth emerges too pale but may darken with age. In some cases the veins will yellow more than the whole leaf.
Reply:Well you could probably ask any home improvement store for the best recommended brand.
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Where can I buy Christmas Village Figures?
I need some little Figures to go in my christmas village display, is there anywhere in or near london where i might be able to get these? I have looked in garden centres and they dont sell them.
Where can I buy Christmas Village Figures?
Most places that sell the buildings for the villages also sell some small figures to go in the display.
Reply:Type in bradford group they do all collectable xmas items i got my village and figures inc; little cars, trees, little lights etc last year very pretty when all set up.
Reply:try ebay x
Reply:There is a fabulous shop in Callendar(Scotland) called the Christmas shop. It has loads of wee figures. Perhaps you could look them up on the "dot net" and buy online. Good luck. P.S. just googled it and there is a store in London. Just key in christmasshop.
Reply:I know this probably won't be of any help but the most amazing Christmas figures that I have ever seen were in the Dolomite region of Italy. This region ( I was living in Selva val Gardena when I saw these) is incredible for the sheer number of carving workshops that produce these wonderful figures. At Christmas you can see little lit up scenes of these with examples from each artist diplayed around the outside area to the church, and they are avaiable in most of the local shops. It was wonderful to see at night with all the snow on the ground.
So one day it may be worth looking out for these workshops to get something unique. In the meantime - have you ever thought of trying to make your own? It is quite easy using papier mache and some craft paint and at least you will have something really special and homemade which is what I think Christamas is all about.
Reply:Haskins Garden centre have all the village figures you could ask for.They have a wonderful display
Where can I buy Christmas Village Figures?
Most places that sell the buildings for the villages also sell some small figures to go in the display.
Reply:Type in bradford group they do all collectable xmas items i got my village and figures inc; little cars, trees, little lights etc last year very pretty when all set up.
Reply:try ebay x
Reply:There is a fabulous shop in Callendar(Scotland) called the Christmas shop. It has loads of wee figures. Perhaps you could look them up on the "dot net" and buy online. Good luck. P.S. just googled it and there is a store in London. Just key in christmasshop.
Reply:I know this probably won't be of any help but the most amazing Christmas figures that I have ever seen were in the Dolomite region of Italy. This region ( I was living in Selva val Gardena when I saw these) is incredible for the sheer number of carving workshops that produce these wonderful figures. At Christmas you can see little lit up scenes of these with examples from each artist diplayed around the outside area to the church, and they are avaiable in most of the local shops. It was wonderful to see at night with all the snow on the ground.
So one day it may be worth looking out for these workshops to get something unique. In the meantime - have you ever thought of trying to make your own? It is quite easy using papier mache and some craft paint and at least you will have something really special and homemade which is what I think Christamas is all about.
Reply:Haskins Garden centre have all the village figures you could ask for.They have a wonderful display
Can you suggest any alternative industries that would be good targets for Telephone systems?
I have recently targetted Garden centre's with suprisingly great success, indeed it seems to be an industry overlooked by much of the competition.
Can you suggest any other type of businesses / industries which make a good target.
hotels, schools, insurance, solicitors etc are already a strong customer base, but im looking to diversify my prospecting.
Can you suggest any alternative industries that would be good targets for Telephone systems?
houses, some ppl wanted to stay connected with ppl living in the same house, having floors.
appartments
museums
ammusement parks
shops or food chains having several outlets within the same city
i hope this can help?
Can you suggest any other type of businesses / industries which make a good target.
hotels, schools, insurance, solicitors etc are already a strong customer base, but im looking to diversify my prospecting.
Can you suggest any alternative industries that would be good targets for Telephone systems?
houses, some ppl wanted to stay connected with ppl living in the same house, having floors.
appartments
museums
ammusement parks
shops or food chains having several outlets within the same city
i hope this can help?
I have a 26 year old Christmas Cactus that is in need of serious help..?
it has no flowers and the leaves are dark green and very limp. Any Ideas how I can bring this cactus back to life? Also Im interested in purchasing one for myself for my 18th birthday, would be interested to know how to look after the plant and what conditions it likes and also where I could purchase one?? I live in the East of England? Are they popular plants at garden centres?? Also im not sure whether its a christmas one or an easter one..whats the difference??
I have a 26 year old Christmas Cactus that is in need of serious help..?
Schlumbergera is a genus of 6 known tree-dwelling cacti from Brazil. These are the tropical rainforest epiphytes, growing on tree branches where, despite the high rainfall, water drains off quickly so that "dry" conditions prevail much of the time. Not surprisingly these cacti are quite different in appearance to their desert dwelling cousins. They are named after F. Schlumberger who was the owner of a famous plant collection.
This genus contains the popular Schlumbergera truncata, also known as Christmas Cactus which may flower in white, pink, red or purple. The Easter Cactus or Whitsun cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) which produces vivid scarlet flowers belongs to Hatiora genus.
The stems of Schlumbergera resemble leaf like pads joined one to the other and the flowers appear from areoles at the tips.
Schlumbergera is a genus of 6 known tree-dwelling cacti from Brazil. These are the tropical rainforest epiphytes, growing on tree branches where, despite the high rainfall, water drains off quickly so that "dry" conditions prevail much of the time. Not surprisingly these cacti are quite different in appearance to their desert dwelling cousins. They are named after F. Schlumberger who was the owner of a famous plant collection.
This genus contains the popular Schlumbergera truncata, also known as Christmas Cactus which may flower in white, pink, red or purple. The Easter Cactus or Whitsun cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) which produces vivid scarlet flowers belongs to Hatiora genus.
The stems of Schlumbergera resemble leaf like pads joined one to the other and the flowers appear from areoles at the tips.
Care
Watering
The soil should be evenly moist for best growth, but they are intolerant to constantly wet soil and poor aeration. If outdoors, an established plant may only need to be watered every two or three days in warm, sunny weather; or every week in cool, cloudy weather.
Lighting
Christmas cactus will do best in bright indirect light. Long term direct sunlight can burn the leaves and stunt growth. If taken care of properly, a single planting can last for hundreds of years.
Flowering
Christmas cactus will create flower buds when subjected to cooler temperatures (50-58 degrees Fahrenheit/10-14 degrees Celsius) for 6-8 weeks.
Propagation
Holiday cacti can be propagated quite easily by removing a single segment and planting it a quarter of its length deep in a pot filled with slightly sandy soil. Place the pot in a well lit area (but not direct sunlight) and keep the soil moist. The cutting should begin showing signs of growth after two or three weeks.
Check out these websites for more detailed care of Holiday Cactus..:
http://www.uticaod.com/archive/2003/12/2...
http://hortchat.com/info/christmas-cactu...
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1...
I have a 26 year old Christmas Cactus that is in need of serious help..?
Schlumbergera is a genus of 6 known tree-dwelling cacti from Brazil. These are the tropical rainforest epiphytes, growing on tree branches where, despite the high rainfall, water drains off quickly so that "dry" conditions prevail much of the time. Not surprisingly these cacti are quite different in appearance to their desert dwelling cousins. They are named after F. Schlumberger who was the owner of a famous plant collection.
This genus contains the popular Schlumbergera truncata, also known as Christmas Cactus which may flower in white, pink, red or purple. The Easter Cactus or Whitsun cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) which produces vivid scarlet flowers belongs to Hatiora genus.
The stems of Schlumbergera resemble leaf like pads joined one to the other and the flowers appear from areoles at the tips.
Schlumbergera is a genus of 6 known tree-dwelling cacti from Brazil. These are the tropical rainforest epiphytes, growing on tree branches where, despite the high rainfall, water drains off quickly so that "dry" conditions prevail much of the time. Not surprisingly these cacti are quite different in appearance to their desert dwelling cousins. They are named after F. Schlumberger who was the owner of a famous plant collection.
This genus contains the popular Schlumbergera truncata, also known as Christmas Cactus which may flower in white, pink, red or purple. The Easter Cactus or Whitsun cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) which produces vivid scarlet flowers belongs to Hatiora genus.
The stems of Schlumbergera resemble leaf like pads joined one to the other and the flowers appear from areoles at the tips.
Care
Watering
The soil should be evenly moist for best growth, but they are intolerant to constantly wet soil and poor aeration. If outdoors, an established plant may only need to be watered every two or three days in warm, sunny weather; or every week in cool, cloudy weather.
Lighting
Christmas cactus will do best in bright indirect light. Long term direct sunlight can burn the leaves and stunt growth. If taken care of properly, a single planting can last for hundreds of years.
Flowering
Christmas cactus will create flower buds when subjected to cooler temperatures (50-58 degrees Fahrenheit/10-14 degrees Celsius) for 6-8 weeks.
Propagation
Holiday cacti can be propagated quite easily by removing a single segment and planting it a quarter of its length deep in a pot filled with slightly sandy soil. Place the pot in a well lit area (but not direct sunlight) and keep the soil moist. The cutting should begin showing signs of growth after two or three weeks.
Check out these websites for more detailed care of Holiday Cactus..:
http://www.uticaod.com/archive/2003/12/2...
http://hortchat.com/info/christmas-cactu...
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1...
I need to know how i obtain a licence for selling fish to pet shops that i breed at home in my own tank.?
recently i have giving away 25 guppies, a large golden gourmi and a very large and beautiful sailfin plec and i have been back to the garden centre where i give them away and the plec has been sold and so have most of the guppies and the guy i spoke to said that my guppies are getting more attention than the ones from his supplier and said that if i was a supplier he would get them me. which is why i ask the question.
I need to know how i obtain a licence for selling fish to pet shops that i breed at home in my own tank.?
the only time you need a license is when you are selling something to a corporate pet store. (i.e. PETCO). But if its just a local shop you shouldn't have to get a license. Especially for guppies...good luck
Reply:If you are just doing it for one shop I dont know that you need a licence. Maybe there is a way around it if you do. You give him the fish and he gives you a credit note to spend at the store. You are not receiving any money for the fish, you are giving them away!
Reply:You dont need one. If you start making large amounts of money then you may need to inform the tax office but with guppies that shouldnt be a problem. Probably best if you just trade your fish for things that you need for aquariums problem solved then
Reply:Just gave mine to pet shop and they gave me some discount on goods I bought for my tank.If they want you to breed for them surely they'll give you something for them if not give them to someone else.Don't think you need a license.
Reply:you probably don't need one unless you are making a huge amount of money that way.
Reply:i would go down to your local fish shop and ask where to obtain a licence. if they dont know the you can go to a diffrent fish shop or look online. i would have THOUGHT it would be ok to sell a small amount of fish with out a licence but please check before doing this.
regards
Reply:I have been keeping and breeding fish since i was 14 (now 36) often sold them to local pet shops and never been asked for a licence or heard of having to need one
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I need to know how i obtain a licence for selling fish to pet shops that i breed at home in my own tank.?
the only time you need a license is when you are selling something to a corporate pet store. (i.e. PETCO). But if its just a local shop you shouldn't have to get a license. Especially for guppies...good luck
Reply:If you are just doing it for one shop I dont know that you need a licence. Maybe there is a way around it if you do. You give him the fish and he gives you a credit note to spend at the store. You are not receiving any money for the fish, you are giving them away!
Reply:You dont need one. If you start making large amounts of money then you may need to inform the tax office but with guppies that shouldnt be a problem. Probably best if you just trade your fish for things that you need for aquariums problem solved then
Reply:Just gave mine to pet shop and they gave me some discount on goods I bought for my tank.If they want you to breed for them surely they'll give you something for them if not give them to someone else.Don't think you need a license.
Reply:you probably don't need one unless you are making a huge amount of money that way.
Reply:i would go down to your local fish shop and ask where to obtain a licence. if they dont know the you can go to a diffrent fish shop or look online. i would have THOUGHT it would be ok to sell a small amount of fish with out a licence but please check before doing this.
regards
Reply:I have been keeping and breeding fish since i was 14 (now 36) often sold them to local pet shops and never been asked for a licence or heard of having to need one
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Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?
I have a very dense area of brambles and what looks like ivy which I need to clear and has resisted my attempts to kill it with 'ordinary' weedkiller from the garden centre
Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?
If you have a friend who is a gardener ask him/her if they have their PA1 %26amp; PA6 spraying certificates, if so they will be able to get their hands on a whole host of nasties. Strim the brambles to the ground and in late winter apply Casaron G, its a granular week killer/supresant, nothing will regrow for at least a year you also won't be able to plant anything on that site either.
Sodium chlorate, also granular, is avaliable from garden centers, apply it straight, its cheap so it won't cost too much to apply it undiluted, you can also use it to make bombs. If it dosn't kill the weeds blow them up!!
Reply:Scotts Roundup Weedkiller
Reply:Roundup , Just follow the instructions.It worked well last year for me
Reply:Glyphosate weed killer kills all including roots, but being tough plants you may need to treat them twice, do not remove any of the dead matrieial untill the roots are dead, other wise they will just grow back.
Reply:There are some very powerful complete vegetation killers out there. One is Sonara, which you would have to check with local regulations before using. It might take a couple of applications, but this stuff kills pretty much any form of plant life. The cost is significant, but if you don't feel like digging that might be an option. I think there is also one called triglyceride that works decent.
Reply:I would urge caution with using weed killer if there are pets about, be they yours or neighbours.
Friend's dog died of cancer after neighbours used weed killer in their garden. When the wind blows it spreads it everywhere.
Best method is simply to dig and dig until you get to those roots. It takes longer, is hard work but safer. That's what i do even though i have a bad back but then ... rather a sore back than killing one of my dogs.
Reply:i use weedol it does everything i need it to do, other than that you can hammer copper nails into it or use acid/bleach.
Reply:put some gas or vinegar right on the weed
Reply:The Rubus (bramble) and hedera (Ivy) you are trying to kill are tough old brutes and will take some shifting. And many of the answers already given are excellent, however here are a few additional hints and tips.
1. Roundup (active ingredient glyphosate) is an excellent systemic or trans-located herbicide , that with several applications kill both of the above, Apply to green growth now, and as the plant withdraws into its self for the winter it will take the chemical back down to the roots. A second application in spring when the plant has actively started growing will be the killer punch. Roundup biodegrades in contact with the soil, and is safe to children and pets.
2. Sodium Chlorate would certainly kill the plants, however it will damage the soil and nothing can be grown in this spot for at least 6 months, not the safest for kids and animals.
3. However, you could put your feet up for the winter and wait for a BRAND NEW "SUPER" weedkiller called "Resolva" from Westland Horticulture. This claims to be better, quicker and the same price as Round Up. This chemical should be available from most Garden centres in Jan/Feb. Visit Westlands website at www.gardenhealth.com for exact details. Safe to the soil, kids and animals when dry.
3. Whatever you do, don't waste your money on Weedol, Pathclear as these will not solve anything and are as you say ordinary weedkiller!!
Hope this helps.
Reply:The only real way to get rid of them for good is to dig up the whole thing including the roots and remove them.
Reply:Easiest, quickest and cheapest way as long as you don't intend to plant until next year is to use Sodium Chlorate. Don't dilute it instead thoroughly wet the foliage and then sprinkle the Sodium Chlorate onto the leaves. It does'nt take much. The water will help the weedkiller to adhere to the leaves and the plant will show signs of death in a matter of days. I use this method regularly and it works a treat.
Hope this helps you and be careful of those brambles.
Reply:use Undiluted RoundUp.
Reply:I know what you mean, I got some stuff years ago, put it down and it killed everything for 2 years, can't get the same results these days....Nanny state!
Reply:I have been using a product called Eliminator that I got from Walmart. I am really impressed. I have used Round-up in the past but the home-use formulas are just not strong enough. Using Eliminator at 3 ounces per 1-1/2 gallon of water has killed and prevented regrowth on my property.
Reply:Try a weed killer called Tri-Ox.
Reply:Vinegar, apparently....
http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandt...
Reply:Roundup is the best and most economical, I've used it and have amazing luck with it.
Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?
If you have a friend who is a gardener ask him/her if they have their PA1 %26amp; PA6 spraying certificates, if so they will be able to get their hands on a whole host of nasties. Strim the brambles to the ground and in late winter apply Casaron G, its a granular week killer/supresant, nothing will regrow for at least a year you also won't be able to plant anything on that site either.
Sodium chlorate, also granular, is avaliable from garden centers, apply it straight, its cheap so it won't cost too much to apply it undiluted, you can also use it to make bombs. If it dosn't kill the weeds blow them up!!
Reply:Scotts Roundup Weedkiller
Reply:Roundup , Just follow the instructions.It worked well last year for me
Reply:Glyphosate weed killer kills all including roots, but being tough plants you may need to treat them twice, do not remove any of the dead matrieial untill the roots are dead, other wise they will just grow back.
Reply:There are some very powerful complete vegetation killers out there. One is Sonara, which you would have to check with local regulations before using. It might take a couple of applications, but this stuff kills pretty much any form of plant life. The cost is significant, but if you don't feel like digging that might be an option. I think there is also one called triglyceride that works decent.
Reply:I would urge caution with using weed killer if there are pets about, be they yours or neighbours.
Friend's dog died of cancer after neighbours used weed killer in their garden. When the wind blows it spreads it everywhere.
Best method is simply to dig and dig until you get to those roots. It takes longer, is hard work but safer. That's what i do even though i have a bad back but then ... rather a sore back than killing one of my dogs.
Reply:i use weedol it does everything i need it to do, other than that you can hammer copper nails into it or use acid/bleach.
Reply:put some gas or vinegar right on the weed
Reply:The Rubus (bramble) and hedera (Ivy) you are trying to kill are tough old brutes and will take some shifting. And many of the answers already given are excellent, however here are a few additional hints and tips.
1. Roundup (active ingredient glyphosate) is an excellent systemic or trans-located herbicide , that with several applications kill both of the above, Apply to green growth now, and as the plant withdraws into its self for the winter it will take the chemical back down to the roots. A second application in spring when the plant has actively started growing will be the killer punch. Roundup biodegrades in contact with the soil, and is safe to children and pets.
2. Sodium Chlorate would certainly kill the plants, however it will damage the soil and nothing can be grown in this spot for at least 6 months, not the safest for kids and animals.
3. However, you could put your feet up for the winter and wait for a BRAND NEW "SUPER" weedkiller called "Resolva" from Westland Horticulture. This claims to be better, quicker and the same price as Round Up. This chemical should be available from most Garden centres in Jan/Feb. Visit Westlands website at www.gardenhealth.com for exact details. Safe to the soil, kids and animals when dry.
3. Whatever you do, don't waste your money on Weedol, Pathclear as these will not solve anything and are as you say ordinary weedkiller!!
Hope this helps.
Reply:The only real way to get rid of them for good is to dig up the whole thing including the roots and remove them.
Reply:Easiest, quickest and cheapest way as long as you don't intend to plant until next year is to use Sodium Chlorate. Don't dilute it instead thoroughly wet the foliage and then sprinkle the Sodium Chlorate onto the leaves. It does'nt take much. The water will help the weedkiller to adhere to the leaves and the plant will show signs of death in a matter of days. I use this method regularly and it works a treat.
Hope this helps you and be careful of those brambles.
Reply:use Undiluted RoundUp.
Reply:I know what you mean, I got some stuff years ago, put it down and it killed everything for 2 years, can't get the same results these days....Nanny state!
Reply:I have been using a product called Eliminator that I got from Walmart. I am really impressed. I have used Round-up in the past but the home-use formulas are just not strong enough. Using Eliminator at 3 ounces per 1-1/2 gallon of water has killed and prevented regrowth on my property.
Reply:Try a weed killer called Tri-Ox.
Reply:Vinegar, apparently....
http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandt...
Reply:Roundup is the best and most economical, I've used it and have amazing luck with it.
Why are my plants dying, one at a time, half of the bush goes brown & dies then the rest of the bush dies?
Its really weird, they (4 in total) are dying one by one, not all at the same time, even though they were planted at the same time and are positioned side by side (trying to grow a hedge). The Garden Centre down the road from where I live say it could be foxes spraying their teritory....
Why are my plants dying, one at a time, half of the bush goes brown %26amp; dies then the rest of the bush dies?
It could be foxes, but if it was you would surely smell them - if not, sounds like the garden centre is wriggling out of any obligation to replace your plants!!
Did you take advice on the best plants to put in that location? It might be wind burn - if its windy there. Most likely cause is probably lack of water.
I would advise you to dig out any dying plants and carefully prepare the ground again. Dig deep as you can, and add a good fertilizer - but not too much, as that couls also cause them to die. (It burns the roots)
Don't skimp on time or preparation (I know it is disappointing when you have done it before)
Go to a different garden centre and describe the lacation and what happened last time. Take their advice about type of plant. You will need to water them in thoroughly and water regularly for at least the first year (and afterwards if it is very dry). Hard work, especially if you are in UK where there is a hosepipe ban!!
Alternatively, you could put up a fence.....but a hedge would look nicer and more natural and is probably worth the effort in the end.
I hope this helps.
Reply:If its the base of the stems turning brown, it good be getting to much water.
Reply:not unless you cut that one down -QUICKLY!!!!
Reply:New bushes and trees require some looking after in their first year, common cause is lack of moisture. Other causes may be due to poor soil condition or bacterial infection. You just have to eliminate the possibles one by one.
Reply:The plants are probably either getting overwatered or underwatered. Also, it's not the best idea to plant bushes or trees in the summer. Summer is about the worst time to plant a tree or bush, because it has more of a chance of dying. Fall is typically the best time to plant a tree or bush (Spring is 2nd) because you have cool weather, more moisture in the ground and you have more time for the roots to grow. In the summer, trees/bushes grow up. In the winter, trees/bushes grow down (meaning their roots grow). If you buy a tree in the summer, it is trying to grow up, using it's energy/resources to grow branches and leaves when it doesn't have much of a root system to support it. So it needs plenty of water to help keep in alive.
It also may be partly due to the type of soil you have your bushes in. If you have rocky soil, it could make it hard for your bushes to grow or get nutrients. You may also want to check the pH level of the soil. Also be careful of what weed killers you use around your shrubs. That could also be affecting them.
Reply:One other possibility if you bought them in pots, they may have been root bound. When you buy plants in pots, you need to check the root ball before planting. If the roots have encircled the out side of the root ball,you need to gently pull them loose before planting.
Reply:Assuming that they are neither under or over watered - as you will have already checked that (yes?). The other cause could be activity under the soil around the roots. Mice, or other small mammals, could be nibbling the roots. This would explain why they are dying one after the other rather than all at once, a family of mice or voles could be making their way along the line! Dig around the area and see what you can find.
Reply:Could be alot of things and ignore you're garden center. Most probavly its you're soil, get some pete and dig it in and water it after the sun goes down.
Why are my plants dying, one at a time, half of the bush goes brown %26amp; dies then the rest of the bush dies?
It could be foxes, but if it was you would surely smell them - if not, sounds like the garden centre is wriggling out of any obligation to replace your plants!!
Did you take advice on the best plants to put in that location? It might be wind burn - if its windy there. Most likely cause is probably lack of water.
I would advise you to dig out any dying plants and carefully prepare the ground again. Dig deep as you can, and add a good fertilizer - but not too much, as that couls also cause them to die. (It burns the roots)
Don't skimp on time or preparation (I know it is disappointing when you have done it before)
Go to a different garden centre and describe the lacation and what happened last time. Take their advice about type of plant. You will need to water them in thoroughly and water regularly for at least the first year (and afterwards if it is very dry). Hard work, especially if you are in UK where there is a hosepipe ban!!
Alternatively, you could put up a fence.....but a hedge would look nicer and more natural and is probably worth the effort in the end.
I hope this helps.
Reply:If its the base of the stems turning brown, it good be getting to much water.
Reply:not unless you cut that one down -QUICKLY!!!!
Reply:New bushes and trees require some looking after in their first year, common cause is lack of moisture. Other causes may be due to poor soil condition or bacterial infection. You just have to eliminate the possibles one by one.
Reply:The plants are probably either getting overwatered or underwatered. Also, it's not the best idea to plant bushes or trees in the summer. Summer is about the worst time to plant a tree or bush, because it has more of a chance of dying. Fall is typically the best time to plant a tree or bush (Spring is 2nd) because you have cool weather, more moisture in the ground and you have more time for the roots to grow. In the summer, trees/bushes grow up. In the winter, trees/bushes grow down (meaning their roots grow). If you buy a tree in the summer, it is trying to grow up, using it's energy/resources to grow branches and leaves when it doesn't have much of a root system to support it. So it needs plenty of water to help keep in alive.
It also may be partly due to the type of soil you have your bushes in. If you have rocky soil, it could make it hard for your bushes to grow or get nutrients. You may also want to check the pH level of the soil. Also be careful of what weed killers you use around your shrubs. That could also be affecting them.
Reply:One other possibility if you bought them in pots, they may have been root bound. When you buy plants in pots, you need to check the root ball before planting. If the roots have encircled the out side of the root ball,you need to gently pull them loose before planting.
Reply:Assuming that they are neither under or over watered - as you will have already checked that (yes?). The other cause could be activity under the soil around the roots. Mice, or other small mammals, could be nibbling the roots. This would explain why they are dying one after the other rather than all at once, a family of mice or voles could be making their way along the line! Dig around the area and see what you can find.
Reply:Could be alot of things and ignore you're garden center. Most probavly its you're soil, get some pete and dig it in and water it after the sun goes down.
I'm trying to source a scented rose called " Radio Times"?
I live in Ireland so would need to know of any nurseries or garden centres that may stock this rose-- are there any Irish gardeners out there that may have come across it? I have searced the web but have only found it in the UK.
I'm trying to source a scented rose called " Radio Times"?
What's your problem with UK growers? These days plants sent through the post arrive in good - to - excellent condition. No reason to limit yourself to one country for your shopping. Buy it where you can find it.
Reply:Here are some links. Only briefly looked at a few - didn't see Irish supplier. Maybe some beautiful Irish gardener out there will offer cuttings. http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8%26amp;...
Reply:I had the same outcome as you, couldn't find it in Ireland. Here's a link to Austin Roses who will send you one for £26.45. http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/...
I'm trying to source a scented rose called " Radio Times"?
What's your problem with UK growers? These days plants sent through the post arrive in good - to - excellent condition. No reason to limit yourself to one country for your shopping. Buy it where you can find it.
Reply:Here are some links. Only briefly looked at a few - didn't see Irish supplier. Maybe some beautiful Irish gardener out there will offer cuttings. http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8%26amp;...
Reply:I had the same outcome as you, couldn't find it in Ireland. Here's a link to Austin Roses who will send you one for £26.45. http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/...
Does anyone know the song thats used on local t.v Tyne tees for dobbies garden centre its a xmas song?
I'm afraid I don't as I'm not from your neck of the woods.
Does anyone know the song thats used on local t.v Tyne tees for dobbies garden centre its a xmas song?
Yeah its a christmas song that Dobbies use in their advert on tyne tees
buckles
Does anyone know the song thats used on local t.v Tyne tees for dobbies garden centre its a xmas song?
Yeah its a christmas song that Dobbies use in their advert on tyne tees
buckles
Anyone know what this plant is?
I was in garden centre a few days ago, I saw this most BEAUTIFUL plant, bit like a yucca in shape, but instead of the leaves, it had a fabulous blue flowery spike, about 3 or 4 coming off a centre stem a bit like a candlabra, it was called something beginning with E and I cant find it anywhere. It was very expensive, £25 a plant, and I would like to try growing it from bulb or seed or whatever it is.
Anyone know what this plant is?
A picture is always nicer but the only things I can think of that have blue spikes are russian sage,delphiniums,veronica,salvia and lupine -good luck!
Reply:LOL its not a hemp plant is it???
Reply:It sounds like it could be a bromeliad (bromellia balansae family) ..........FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
Anyone know what this plant is?
A picture is always nicer but the only things I can think of that have blue spikes are russian sage,delphiniums,veronica,salvia and lupine -good luck!
Reply:LOL its not a hemp plant is it???
Reply:It sounds like it could be a bromeliad (bromellia balansae family) ..........FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
It was bought for me from a garden centre in june, and i lost the tickets that came with it, it has green leaves and is lovely, but i want to know how best to care for it.
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
I'm thinking 'ice plant' but just a guess without more info or a photo. RScott
I have a plant that has red fluffy 'flowers' on it, it is a house plant, about about 7 inches high?
I'm thinking 'ice plant' but just a guess without more info or a photo. RScott
What kind of shop could you spend all day in?
I just adore garden centres.
What kind of shop could you spend all day in?
Oh! it has to be kitchen gadget shops, you know, all those fancy tools, you have lived without all your life, but now you must have one, I've got drawers full of them, totally useless most of them, Mrs GB won't let me buy anymore!
Reply:Garden shop with live plants. Plants are the only thing that removes the bad air and gives us oxygen.
"Common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. Those plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are finding them to be surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings."
"NASA research has consistently shown that living, green and flowering plants can remove several toxic chemicals from the air in building interiors. You can use plants in your home or office to improve the quality of the air to make it a more pleasant place to live and work - where people feel better, perform better, any enjoy life more."
"
Reply:The only shops that I could potentially spend all day in are the traditional markets found mostly in poorer countries. Particularly if they have traditions in fine textiles, the arts, or unique exotic spices and produce. We recently visited Peru, and took a day trip which spent a good deal of time at some of the traditional Andean markets at Chinchero and Pisac. These held my interest long after we heard the bus driver who was waiting for us honking his horn for us to come back.
"Peruanos" in particular have spectacular methods of weaving textiles. In Chinchero, they put on a demonstration for us where they showed step by step how they create their beautiful works. They took some raw alpaca wool and created thread using a tool that they made themselves out of wood. Then they showed us their methods for creating natural dyes. The formulated around 8 different colors all using natural methods. Several came from flowers, which they would put in hot water to create the dye. Then perhaps by adding some lemon or lime juice they would alter the color. One which was particularly fascinating they got by removing a parasite from a local cactus and crushing it which then revealed a strikingly crimson red. We certainly gained better appreciation for their works (and made a few purchases!) after seeing this demonstration at Chinchero in Peru.
We've had similarly interesting experiences while visiting the local markets in other countries such as Bolivia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Granada.
Reply:I could spend all day in a shoe shop. The shoes just turns me on and i try on as much as possible, even though i will probably just come out with one.
Reply:i love john lewis. i quite regularly spend the day there!! lol
http://www.johnlewis.com/default.aspx?so...
Reply:I could spend all day in a shop tha sells things like scented candles and tarot cards and all that weird and wonderful stuff, plus the herbs and that would make me feel better even after I left there
Reply:anything to do with animals seriously there all so cute and easy tio talk to especially the puppies soooooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!!
Reply:One that was locked on the Saturday evening after all the staff had gone home but you were still inside - AND - they don't open until the Monday morning.
Reply:In, Mountain Equipment Co-Op. They have all sorts of solar panels and things with cranks instead of batteries, and such cool environmentally friendly products
Reply:Why stop with one? I'd spend the day at a MALL!!!! You have everything you need there. lol
Reply:COP SHOP. When i get arrested.for something i did not do. Don't like it.
Reply:well garden shops are great if ya got plenty of money %26amp; water to water the plants...............
Reply:I can spend hours watching tropical fish in a pet shop.
Reply:Somewhere most of people are spending their time in Tea shop.i can spend at the shop has Internet
Reply:I could spend all day in a New Age shop, or a book shop.
Reply:Garden centres rock, but i could quite happily spend a week in Harvey Nicks lol...in the shoe dept
Reply:any supermarket which has everything in it....
=]
Reply:the bakers shop,all those cream cakes.....heaven!!!
Reply:a shop that sells natural rock crystals
Reply:Knocking
Sorry i couldn't resist that, sorry
CoffeeBean
Reply:A fishing tackle shop!
Reply:Sex Shop
Reply:British or Harley m/bike shop,or a book shop.
Reply:Costco
Reply:easy answer a sweet shop
regards x kitti x
Reply:drum shop
Reply:Same for me, there is no better place right now to be.
Reply:Hmmm...I tend to go for Internet Shopping..there's no crowds
no queues no hassle and it's comfortable : )
Reply:charity shops looking for bargains
Reply:hawkins bizaare
Reply:I think fashion
What kind of shop could you spend all day in?
Oh! it has to be kitchen gadget shops, you know, all those fancy tools, you have lived without all your life, but now you must have one, I've got drawers full of them, totally useless most of them, Mrs GB won't let me buy anymore!
Reply:Garden shop with live plants. Plants are the only thing that removes the bad air and gives us oxygen.
"Common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. Those plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are finding them to be surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings."
"NASA research has consistently shown that living, green and flowering plants can remove several toxic chemicals from the air in building interiors. You can use plants in your home or office to improve the quality of the air to make it a more pleasant place to live and work - where people feel better, perform better, any enjoy life more."
"
Reply:The only shops that I could potentially spend all day in are the traditional markets found mostly in poorer countries. Particularly if they have traditions in fine textiles, the arts, or unique exotic spices and produce. We recently visited Peru, and took a day trip which spent a good deal of time at some of the traditional Andean markets at Chinchero and Pisac. These held my interest long after we heard the bus driver who was waiting for us honking his horn for us to come back.
"Peruanos" in particular have spectacular methods of weaving textiles. In Chinchero, they put on a demonstration for us where they showed step by step how they create their beautiful works. They took some raw alpaca wool and created thread using a tool that they made themselves out of wood. Then they showed us their methods for creating natural dyes. The formulated around 8 different colors all using natural methods. Several came from flowers, which they would put in hot water to create the dye. Then perhaps by adding some lemon or lime juice they would alter the color. One which was particularly fascinating they got by removing a parasite from a local cactus and crushing it which then revealed a strikingly crimson red. We certainly gained better appreciation for their works (and made a few purchases!) after seeing this demonstration at Chinchero in Peru.
We've had similarly interesting experiences while visiting the local markets in other countries such as Bolivia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Granada.
Reply:I could spend all day in a shoe shop. The shoes just turns me on and i try on as much as possible, even though i will probably just come out with one.
Reply:i love john lewis. i quite regularly spend the day there!! lol
http://www.johnlewis.com/default.aspx?so...
Reply:I could spend all day in a shop tha sells things like scented candles and tarot cards and all that weird and wonderful stuff, plus the herbs and that would make me feel better even after I left there
Reply:anything to do with animals seriously there all so cute and easy tio talk to especially the puppies soooooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!!
Reply:One that was locked on the Saturday evening after all the staff had gone home but you were still inside - AND - they don't open until the Monday morning.
Reply:In, Mountain Equipment Co-Op. They have all sorts of solar panels and things with cranks instead of batteries, and such cool environmentally friendly products
Reply:Why stop with one? I'd spend the day at a MALL!!!! You have everything you need there. lol
Reply:COP SHOP. When i get arrested.for something i did not do. Don't like it.
Reply:well garden shops are great if ya got plenty of money %26amp; water to water the plants...............
Reply:I can spend hours watching tropical fish in a pet shop.
Reply:Somewhere most of people are spending their time in Tea shop.i can spend at the shop has Internet
Reply:I could spend all day in a New Age shop, or a book shop.
Reply:Garden centres rock, but i could quite happily spend a week in Harvey Nicks lol...in the shoe dept
Reply:any supermarket which has everything in it....
=]
Reply:the bakers shop,all those cream cakes.....heaven!!!
Reply:a shop that sells natural rock crystals
Reply:Knocking
Sorry i couldn't resist that, sorry
CoffeeBean
Reply:A fishing tackle shop!
Reply:Sex Shop
Reply:British or Harley m/bike shop,or a book shop.
Reply:Costco
Reply:easy answer a sweet shop
regards x kitti x
Reply:drum shop
Reply:Same for me, there is no better place right now to be.
Reply:Hmmm...I tend to go for Internet Shopping..there's no crowds
no queues no hassle and it's comfortable : )
Reply:charity shops looking for bargains
Reply:hawkins bizaare
Reply:I think fashion
Can i get free rocks for a rock garden legally?
I live in harlow, essex (about 40 miles from the coast). im looking for rock garden rocks and im wondering if i can get them free or cheaper than the garden centre.
Obviously i dont wanna nick them from the garden down the road, any suggestions?
Can i get free rocks for a rock garden legally?
From the beaches may well get you in trouble. Find a farm and ask if you can have some from the fields. Most farmers are happy to get rid of them.
Reply:most farmers dump all the rocks they plow up along the tree lines and on the edges of their fields. most are happy to get rid of them...
Reply:You can purchase them quite cheaply from garden centers, or maybe get rocks from beaches or something?
Reply:Hmm..We take trips to different states and while there pick up pretty large rocks here and there on the sides of the roads. Some of these large rocks can also be found in the woods near streams. It's not illegal.
roller blades
Obviously i dont wanna nick them from the garden down the road, any suggestions?
Can i get free rocks for a rock garden legally?
From the beaches may well get you in trouble. Find a farm and ask if you can have some from the fields. Most farmers are happy to get rid of them.
Reply:most farmers dump all the rocks they plow up along the tree lines and on the edges of their fields. most are happy to get rid of them...
Reply:You can purchase them quite cheaply from garden centers, or maybe get rocks from beaches or something?
Reply:Hmm..We take trips to different states and while there pick up pretty large rocks here and there on the sides of the roads. Some of these large rocks can also be found in the woods near streams. It's not illegal.
roller blades
Does anyone know where I can buy turf in France?
In the Calais area of France. Or does anyone know what the word for Turf is in French? Looked on translation website and it said 'Gazon' is the word, but this could not be right as they did not understand what I meant in the garden centre in France that I went to.
Does anyone know where I can buy turf in France?
Gazon is the grass you grow in your garden, so yes, it is turf.
If you want to buy already grown grass pieces you call it gazon en plaques or gazon en rouleau. See the link, that company sells them in your area:
http://www.gazon-belle.com/preparation.p...
Reply:I've had a look at a couple of websites and I can't find it on sale. Maybe they always grow from seed? I don't have a garden so I've never really investigated it!
Reply:What you are looking for is called TOURBE in french...
turf could be either grass (gazon) or a peat mixture used to enrich your garden: tourbe.
You should be able to find it at any large garden centers, such as Botanic or Jardiland.
Reply:Turf Accountant
Reply:At Turffanys !
Does anyone know where I can buy turf in France?
Gazon is the grass you grow in your garden, so yes, it is turf.
If you want to buy already grown grass pieces you call it gazon en plaques or gazon en rouleau. See the link, that company sells them in your area:
http://www.gazon-belle.com/preparation.p...
Reply:I've had a look at a couple of websites and I can't find it on sale. Maybe they always grow from seed? I don't have a garden so I've never really investigated it!
Reply:What you are looking for is called TOURBE in french...
turf could be either grass (gazon) or a peat mixture used to enrich your garden: tourbe.
You should be able to find it at any large garden centers, such as Botanic or Jardiland.
Reply:Turf Accountant
Reply:At Turffanys !
I am looking to buy shop fittings for a garden centre in spain. i would like tago metal, anywere in spain?
Why not just buy them online where you can get a better deal?
I am looking to buy shop fittings for a garden centre in spain. i would like tago metal, anywere in spain?
Dont know where you can get them online but I do know Alders stock them as answerer 1 suggests.
Reply:all the ALDERS shops here are seling all there fittings
Broken Teeth
I am looking to buy shop fittings for a garden centre in spain. i would like tago metal, anywere in spain?
Dont know where you can get them online but I do know Alders stock them as answerer 1 suggests.
Reply:all the ALDERS shops here are seling all there fittings
Broken Teeth
Horrible garden question?
hi to all the great gardeners out there! i have a horrible garden ,(well it basically a 40ft longx15ft wide concrete and brick patio edged with soil!) id love to be able to look out and see something nice for a change. can anyone give me tips on easy growing plants or flowers that i can put in tubs?. i would really love a fruit tree or bush that can be grown in a container but i dont even know if these exist! im a complete novice. ive asked in my local garden centre but they dont seem very helpful and unfortunately my dad and grandad who were brilliant gardeners have passed away so ive no one else i can ask.
all answers greatly appreciated .thankyou xxx
Horrible garden question?
hey no need to feel bad or anything
gardening is a joy and everyone learns as they go along
and plants are so good to look after. all they need is sun, water and some TLC. which means a couple of hours a week of your time. and years of joy in return !
my first advise to you is, EXPERIMENT. have your own style.
go to your local B%26amp;Q or Homebase or Garden Centre and pick up pots of plants that look good to you, or you would like to see those in your garden. go for plants that you can see have new green little leaves growing.
buy some empty pots of your choice, so you can move the plants into them when they start growing.
before you buy, read the labels. some plants need direct sun, whereas some wont like direct sun and will need 'light shade'. so plan accordingly. as some parts of your garden will get more sun than others and you will have to position your plants as such.
always keep a bag of compost in your house, so when you move your plants to bigger pots, you can use the compost, also regularly (like once a month) put some compost in the plants so they can prosper.
everyweek, remove any dead leaves / dead flowers and check the soil, if it is dry on the surface, then water the plants. always water plants during evening - so they have the night to cool down. its not a good idea to water plants when the sun is strong.
i recommend you read about some plants - you get hardies that are evergreen and wont die down in the winter, you have 'hard perennials' which are also evergreen and they have so much variety of flowers. you can buy different coloured rose bushes, they grow well in nice broad pots, you can get so many varieties
also another tip - dont buy all at once, visit your b%26amp;q and garden centres often, different seasons bring different variety of plants and you want a collection of different ones.
and dont be disheartened, watch them grow and have fun !
good luck :)
and keep coming back here for more questions once you get your plants :)
Reply:try some wave petunias they come in a wide verity of colours.plant them tin large pots like the ones you can buy at the garden centre.look for containers about 2/3 ft wide and 20 or so inches high,fill the outer edges with petunias and plant some spears in the centre for height and effect (their long green spikes.that grow to about two ft high.in other pots you Can make arrangements using geraniums and marigolds.there are so many that do well in containers.if you have a shady spot try some inpatients thye like shad but can tolerate some sun if kept moist.cntainers are the best way to go no weeding!! have fun get dirty.after thought there are also some drawft veritys in flowering trees that you can grow in containers also go to. www.gardenigexpress.co.uk
Reply:Some fruit trees can be container grown, type in 'fruit trees for containers' and some good sites come up. You don't need much of a width of border to be able to plant fruit trees straight into ground - I would recommend it if possible - containers get blown over in high winds and dry out really quickly, they are better planted with spreading shrubs that shade the soil to retain moisture. Alternatively, position the container in the shade but place where the tree (as its higher) gets the sun.
Reply:Coleus, impatiens, begonia, zinnia, wildflower mix, foxglove, pansies (during spring and fall) there are lots and lots of flowers you could use like these that are super easy to grow. Dwarf fruit trees as mentioned could be containerized.
Sorry for your loss. have fun playing in the dirt.
Reply:I'm Australian, so I have no idea which plants you should buy, but I do think you should start frequenting your *next* nearest gardening centre. (Or go back to the local one and look for someone else to speak to.) They are really your best resource, and should be the ones advising you on the best plants to grow given your circumstance and climate.
A container garden can look very beautiful. Buy plants and pots of different sizes to give your garden variety. One or more larger feature plants are dramatic, and yes, you should be able to grow a small tree. My next door neighbour has trained his apple to tree to grow flat against a wall! Lots of flowering annuals can make for a very pretty, cottage container garden. Plan to plant some bulbs next Autumn, and don't forget you can different plants in one pot. I agree with the person who said a climber or creeper in a large container along the sunniest wall adds depth and interest to the garden. If there are birds around the place, look for plants that attract them, or attract the insects that attract them. A bird bath can help too.
Don't forget about herbs and veggies either. I've successfully grown tomatoes in hanging baskets and broccoli, onion, garlic, spinach, lettuce and many herbs in pots.
Ask you neighbours what they grow. If you see something you like in someone else's garden, ask them what it is and how you could grow it. Gardeners love talking shop and giving advice.
Buy the best potting mix you can afford. Add a worm farm to take care of your kitchen scraps, and you've got fertiliser all year round!
Good luck. Really, there's nothing more rewarding than growing things.
Reply:Palm trees look great in tubs and are really easy to look after.
Also some hedge Topiary, (Balls, cones etc). Can be expensive but really stand out.
A few hanging baskets look good too. Strawberrys and cherry tomatoes do really well in hanging baskets and look great. Plus you also get something usefull back from them.
rhododendrons are a really nice plant with nice flowers on for some colour.
Reply:no idea, but i am sure some one at http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/cgi-bin... can help
Reply:Hi, It's really easy to grow and train a climbing flowering plant along a trellis on a wall, It breaks up the monotony of the bricks and this is possible in a pot.
Try a passion flower or a clematis or two.
The only large plant I have seen growing in a tub outside was a yucca, the roots eventually crack the tub!
Try investing in interesting items to grow flowers in like a miniature wheelbarrow, watering cans (decorated) or boots!
You can have a colourful garden on a budget, with little space and using a vast array of items.
I wish you luck with your garden!
Reply:I have no clue but I could ask my grandma she might no
Reply:I would say container gardening is an excellent place to start. Take a good look at the area your working with. Is it full sun, part sun or mostly shade. Decide what colors you like. Do you like things that are natural looking or do you like things that are well pruned or uniform looking. Do go to your local garden center again and find out what temperature zone you are in. Take a look at the large containers they have and see if you like any of the colors and styles. If you take some home don't forget the potting soil, and be sure to place some broken pottery or brick piece or even a few rocks at the bottom of the container to allow water to drain out the drain holes. Also take a look at these sites and find some plants that will work for your zone and your light situation. I almost forgot, yes there are many small fruit tree's, and ornamental tree's that will work for your new patio planters. Happy planting.
Reply:You don't say where you live - what gardening zone or state.
So my advice may or may not fit.
You can't beat Black-eyed Susans for durability. They like sun, are drought tolerant, super easy to grow, are a bigger clump every year (if you let them expand), and they start blooming in July and DO NOT STOP until the frost kills them.
I'd also visit your local garden center or nursery this spring, and see what they have. Often there are small or dwarf bushes/trees...and they would carry the ones that do well in your climate.
Reply:Look here for fruit trees you can grow in pots:
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuse...
Not all the trees here are small enough for pots (some you will see obviously are!), so if in doubt call them up and ask for some recommendations.
You can grow a lot of roses in pots too.
Flowers-wise, visit your local Wilkinsons for their cheap 'easy-grow' seed collection. A lot of annuals like stock, calendula, cornflowers, sunflowers, nasturtiums and marigolds are beautiful and dead easy to grow - be brave!
They have a great selection of bulbs too, which are really good for tubs.
For height, I recommend growing beans! They have lovely flowers and you'll get an edible harvest too! Look for climbing types and give them a tipi of canes or a trellis to climb. You can grow sweet peas this way too, which have a wonderful fragrance. If you want to grow more veggies, try tomatoes, courgettes, low-growing peas (sugarsnap and mangetout are especially good for pots) and lettuces and herbs. These all do well in pots and growing your own food is really rewarding.
Go out, get some seeds, and get started! Just follow the instructions on the seed packets - it's not as tricky as you might think and you'll learn so much as you go along. Good luck!
Reply:If you want blooms this summer try some roses, small tea variety, Floribunder, a bit thorny them, there are so many to choose from. very easy to look after,water regularly and you shold have no touble. Go to a good garden centre, or B%26amp;Q.
Try some long stemed variety for cutting to bring indoors.
Peace, Ena Harkness, pink and deep red.
Good luck be happy.
Reply:I suggest that you look at the royal horticultural society book called low-maintenance gardening. Failing that, there are dwarf varieties of many fruit trees available, try "Terrace Pearl" a dwarf pear, self fertile and ldeal for containers.Dwarf garden Aprigold, apricot . Fragaria pegasus, a strawberry."Garden beauty" dwarf nectarine. I grow alpines and herbs in tubs. Mint, oregano, chives, hyssop. You didn't say what aspect your gardens in, shade? north facing garden? type of soil eg clay. you'll need this information to plant directly into your borders.
all answers greatly appreciated .thankyou xxx
Horrible garden question?
hey no need to feel bad or anything
gardening is a joy and everyone learns as they go along
and plants are so good to look after. all they need is sun, water and some TLC. which means a couple of hours a week of your time. and years of joy in return !
my first advise to you is, EXPERIMENT. have your own style.
go to your local B%26amp;Q or Homebase or Garden Centre and pick up pots of plants that look good to you, or you would like to see those in your garden. go for plants that you can see have new green little leaves growing.
buy some empty pots of your choice, so you can move the plants into them when they start growing.
before you buy, read the labels. some plants need direct sun, whereas some wont like direct sun and will need 'light shade'. so plan accordingly. as some parts of your garden will get more sun than others and you will have to position your plants as such.
always keep a bag of compost in your house, so when you move your plants to bigger pots, you can use the compost, also regularly (like once a month) put some compost in the plants so they can prosper.
everyweek, remove any dead leaves / dead flowers and check the soil, if it is dry on the surface, then water the plants. always water plants during evening - so they have the night to cool down. its not a good idea to water plants when the sun is strong.
i recommend you read about some plants - you get hardies that are evergreen and wont die down in the winter, you have 'hard perennials' which are also evergreen and they have so much variety of flowers. you can buy different coloured rose bushes, they grow well in nice broad pots, you can get so many varieties
also another tip - dont buy all at once, visit your b%26amp;q and garden centres often, different seasons bring different variety of plants and you want a collection of different ones.
and dont be disheartened, watch them grow and have fun !
good luck :)
and keep coming back here for more questions once you get your plants :)
Reply:try some wave petunias they come in a wide verity of colours.plant them tin large pots like the ones you can buy at the garden centre.look for containers about 2/3 ft wide and 20 or so inches high,fill the outer edges with petunias and plant some spears in the centre for height and effect (their long green spikes.that grow to about two ft high.in other pots you Can make arrangements using geraniums and marigolds.there are so many that do well in containers.if you have a shady spot try some inpatients thye like shad but can tolerate some sun if kept moist.cntainers are the best way to go no weeding!! have fun get dirty.after thought there are also some drawft veritys in flowering trees that you can grow in containers also go to. www.gardenigexpress.co.uk
Reply:Some fruit trees can be container grown, type in 'fruit trees for containers' and some good sites come up. You don't need much of a width of border to be able to plant fruit trees straight into ground - I would recommend it if possible - containers get blown over in high winds and dry out really quickly, they are better planted with spreading shrubs that shade the soil to retain moisture. Alternatively, position the container in the shade but place where the tree (as its higher) gets the sun.
Reply:Coleus, impatiens, begonia, zinnia, wildflower mix, foxglove, pansies (during spring and fall) there are lots and lots of flowers you could use like these that are super easy to grow. Dwarf fruit trees as mentioned could be containerized.
Sorry for your loss. have fun playing in the dirt.
Reply:I'm Australian, so I have no idea which plants you should buy, but I do think you should start frequenting your *next* nearest gardening centre. (Or go back to the local one and look for someone else to speak to.) They are really your best resource, and should be the ones advising you on the best plants to grow given your circumstance and climate.
A container garden can look very beautiful. Buy plants and pots of different sizes to give your garden variety. One or more larger feature plants are dramatic, and yes, you should be able to grow a small tree. My next door neighbour has trained his apple to tree to grow flat against a wall! Lots of flowering annuals can make for a very pretty, cottage container garden. Plan to plant some bulbs next Autumn, and don't forget you can different plants in one pot. I agree with the person who said a climber or creeper in a large container along the sunniest wall adds depth and interest to the garden. If there are birds around the place, look for plants that attract them, or attract the insects that attract them. A bird bath can help too.
Don't forget about herbs and veggies either. I've successfully grown tomatoes in hanging baskets and broccoli, onion, garlic, spinach, lettuce and many herbs in pots.
Ask you neighbours what they grow. If you see something you like in someone else's garden, ask them what it is and how you could grow it. Gardeners love talking shop and giving advice.
Buy the best potting mix you can afford. Add a worm farm to take care of your kitchen scraps, and you've got fertiliser all year round!
Good luck. Really, there's nothing more rewarding than growing things.
Reply:Palm trees look great in tubs and are really easy to look after.
Also some hedge Topiary, (Balls, cones etc). Can be expensive but really stand out.
A few hanging baskets look good too. Strawberrys and cherry tomatoes do really well in hanging baskets and look great. Plus you also get something usefull back from them.
rhododendrons are a really nice plant with nice flowers on for some colour.
Reply:no idea, but i am sure some one at http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/cgi-bin... can help
Reply:Hi, It's really easy to grow and train a climbing flowering plant along a trellis on a wall, It breaks up the monotony of the bricks and this is possible in a pot.
Try a passion flower or a clematis or two.
The only large plant I have seen growing in a tub outside was a yucca, the roots eventually crack the tub!
Try investing in interesting items to grow flowers in like a miniature wheelbarrow, watering cans (decorated) or boots!
You can have a colourful garden on a budget, with little space and using a vast array of items.
I wish you luck with your garden!
Reply:I have no clue but I could ask my grandma she might no
Reply:I would say container gardening is an excellent place to start. Take a good look at the area your working with. Is it full sun, part sun or mostly shade. Decide what colors you like. Do you like things that are natural looking or do you like things that are well pruned or uniform looking. Do go to your local garden center again and find out what temperature zone you are in. Take a look at the large containers they have and see if you like any of the colors and styles. If you take some home don't forget the potting soil, and be sure to place some broken pottery or brick piece or even a few rocks at the bottom of the container to allow water to drain out the drain holes. Also take a look at these sites and find some plants that will work for your zone and your light situation. I almost forgot, yes there are many small fruit tree's, and ornamental tree's that will work for your new patio planters. Happy planting.
Reply:You don't say where you live - what gardening zone or state.
So my advice may or may not fit.
You can't beat Black-eyed Susans for durability. They like sun, are drought tolerant, super easy to grow, are a bigger clump every year (if you let them expand), and they start blooming in July and DO NOT STOP until the frost kills them.
I'd also visit your local garden center or nursery this spring, and see what they have. Often there are small or dwarf bushes/trees...and they would carry the ones that do well in your climate.
Reply:Look here for fruit trees you can grow in pots:
http://www.jparkers.co.uk/Index.cfm?fuse...
Not all the trees here are small enough for pots (some you will see obviously are!), so if in doubt call them up and ask for some recommendations.
You can grow a lot of roses in pots too.
Flowers-wise, visit your local Wilkinsons for their cheap 'easy-grow' seed collection. A lot of annuals like stock, calendula, cornflowers, sunflowers, nasturtiums and marigolds are beautiful and dead easy to grow - be brave!
They have a great selection of bulbs too, which are really good for tubs.
For height, I recommend growing beans! They have lovely flowers and you'll get an edible harvest too! Look for climbing types and give them a tipi of canes or a trellis to climb. You can grow sweet peas this way too, which have a wonderful fragrance. If you want to grow more veggies, try tomatoes, courgettes, low-growing peas (sugarsnap and mangetout are especially good for pots) and lettuces and herbs. These all do well in pots and growing your own food is really rewarding.
Go out, get some seeds, and get started! Just follow the instructions on the seed packets - it's not as tricky as you might think and you'll learn so much as you go along. Good luck!
Reply:If you want blooms this summer try some roses, small tea variety, Floribunder, a bit thorny them, there are so many to choose from. very easy to look after,water regularly and you shold have no touble. Go to a good garden centre, or B%26amp;Q.
Try some long stemed variety for cutting to bring indoors.
Peace, Ena Harkness, pink and deep red.
Good luck be happy.
Reply:I suggest that you look at the royal horticultural society book called low-maintenance gardening. Failing that, there are dwarf varieties of many fruit trees available, try "Terrace Pearl" a dwarf pear, self fertile and ldeal for containers.Dwarf garden Aprigold, apricot . Fragaria pegasus, a strawberry."Garden beauty" dwarf nectarine. I grow alpines and herbs in tubs. Mint, oregano, chives, hyssop. You didn't say what aspect your gardens in, shade? north facing garden? type of soil eg clay. you'll need this information to plant directly into your borders.
Earth in my borders. i have built up new borders about 2 foot wide and 4 foot deep, i have filled it with....
topsoil i sivved by hand from another landscaped garden. My problem is, now filled up (no plants in yet) the soil has hardened as i compacted it down (95% mud and 5% clay, small stones of clay). will plants grow once i have tilled it (im worried the soil is too hard for the roots) or do i need to buy some garden centre topsoil which is softer and mix it in???
Earth in my borders. i have built up new borders about 2 foot wide and 4 foot deep, i have filled it with....
I'm assuming you need compacted fill dirt for your borders[?], so just add 4-6 inches of loose topsoil and compost mix, on top of the compacted stuff. Most plants will not need much deeper than this.
Reply:Any compost or organic material will help improve the texture of the soil. Commercial compost will work if you don't have a free alternative.
Reply:till some sand and peat moss in...
Reply:I can't help you, however, the County Extension Office will have some print-outs to help you. That is where I found out that I shouldn't have a rotor-tiller. I would beat/mix/till the very life out of my soil. I probably couldn't stop myself. I wish you luck.
Reply:Yes dig it over and add some compost to lighten it up a bit. It sounds as though it has dried out as well, this won't help. Plants grow in heavy clay so you shouldn't have any problems but make sure you keep them watered
Earth in my borders. i have built up new borders about 2 foot wide and 4 foot deep, i have filled it with....
I'm assuming you need compacted fill dirt for your borders[?], so just add 4-6 inches of loose topsoil and compost mix, on top of the compacted stuff. Most plants will not need much deeper than this.
Reply:Any compost or organic material will help improve the texture of the soil. Commercial compost will work if you don't have a free alternative.
Reply:till some sand and peat moss in...
Reply:I can't help you, however, the County Extension Office will have some print-outs to help you. That is where I found out that I shouldn't have a rotor-tiller. I would beat/mix/till the very life out of my soil. I probably couldn't stop myself. I wish you luck.
Reply:Yes dig it over and add some compost to lighten it up a bit. It sounds as though it has dried out as well, this won't help. Plants grow in heavy clay so you shouldn't have any problems but make sure you keep them watered
Where can I get a spearmint plant or spearmint leaves in west/south-west London or Surrey ?
Preferably anywhere other than a garden centre - visited two yesterday and they can be a bit unreliable - I need spearmint for making Mojitos tonight!
Where can I get a spearmint plant or spearmint leaves in west/south-west London or Surrey ?
try the herbs section of your local grocery store! you can generally find fresh mint there.
Reply:I'm afraid I don't know of any in south west, but there's a great garden centre near where I used to live in Mottingham (SE9/SE12) which may well be able to help. It's only a short trip round the M25 and contact details are below so you can check availability before you waste a journey.
Mottingham Plant Centre
Hadlow College, Mottingham Lane, Mottingham, London, SE12 9AW
0181 8518793
Reply:i've done a search and i can't find anywhere selling mint plants, at this time of year, sorry.
only thing i can suggest is ask if any1 has mint growing in their garden. or mayb u could find some on waste ground.
mint will grow anywhere, given the chance.
Where can I get a spearmint plant or spearmint leaves in west/south-west London or Surrey ?
try the herbs section of your local grocery store! you can generally find fresh mint there.
Reply:I'm afraid I don't know of any in south west, but there's a great garden centre near where I used to live in Mottingham (SE9/SE12) which may well be able to help. It's only a short trip round the M25 and contact details are below so you can check availability before you waste a journey.
Mottingham Plant Centre
Hadlow College, Mottingham Lane, Mottingham, London, SE12 9AW
0181 8518793
Reply:i've done a search and i can't find anywhere selling mint plants, at this time of year, sorry.
only thing i can suggest is ask if any1 has mint growing in their garden. or mayb u could find some on waste ground.
mint will grow anywhere, given the chance.
Can I grow spuds from the ones I have in the kitchen, I want to grow them in a tub?
I asked at the Garden Centre, the chap said I was too late for seed spuds and that I might be able to grow some from normal spuds, I am trying to get the kids interested in veg etc the toms and strawberrys I have managed ~ help please
Can I grow spuds from the ones I have in the kitchen, I want to grow them in a tub?
Yes - but the spuds need to have sprouted or " grown eyes" before planting them. You need to put them in the tub (as large a pos) with a little soil at the bottom and cover the spuds with some soil and as they start to sprout leaves then add more soil, and continue this way as the new growth shows through. The more you add soil/let the potatoe grow under the soil will encourage more potatoes to grow.
Reply:Since you're doing this with your children and you're growing tomatos also try this:
Take a small tomato plant, core out a potato and plant the tomato in it! You will get a 'pomato' that will be tomatos on top and potatos underground. I recently did this with the children at my church. It's a fun way to get kids interested in gardening and grafting.
Reply:Check your potatoes at home for "eyes". Usually they will sprout on their own. Cut the potato so that there is an inch or so square with the eye in the center. Plant them during the dark of the moon.
Reply:Use garden soil and mix in some straw. This makes it easier to dig them at the end. Let the potato sprout it's eyes. When they have good size eyes, cut 1 inch cubes with an eye in the center of each one. Plant it 2-3 inches deep, about a foot apart. Water. Some people like to mound soil against the plant as it grows. When the plant starts to die back, pull them. If your not going to use them right away, hang them to dry for a few days. It thickens the skin.
Reply:Yes you can.
Reply:Yes if you plant them in the right season and if they have sprouted shoots.
Reply:Let the potatoes go to seed, cut them in half and leave them then, put them in a dark place they will turn to seed when they have turned plant them in your tub and you will grow some potatoes, hope you all have fun
Reply:Yes they will grow but although the stems and leaves will be quite prolific you may not get much in the way of potatoes as a crop. That is why serious growers use seed potatoes.This will not detract from the educational aspect for the kids. You could try other veg from seed, carrots,onions,and lettuce to go with your tomatoes.
Reply:Yes and why not get a few shallots from your shop and put them in aswell. You can also grow garlic,
Reply:You could, but treat it as an experiment. Bought seed potatoes are certified virus-free. Yours may not be so there's a possibility that they may become diseased. By all means grow in a tub. If they are diseased you won't contaminate the garden soil.
Why not try fast growing crops as it's for the kids. Radishes, lettuce and sweetcorn are quick. - Happy growing.
Reply:you can but leave them in longer than september
Reply:sure can
Reply:one of the reasons for planting seed potatoes,is they are disease free, so yes you can plant what you have make sure they are well covered up at all times under ground and as they grow keep piling more earth on top or grass cuttings if skins are green do not give to your little ones, you will get most people telling you to chit the spud that is let it grow sprouts, this is a waste of time as recent rhs trials have proved so no need
Reply:yes you can make sure there have some green roots growing from them
Reply:Yes definitely, i did the very same last year and was amazed at the results..... and the taste...
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Can I grow spuds from the ones I have in the kitchen, I want to grow them in a tub?
Yes - but the spuds need to have sprouted or " grown eyes" before planting them. You need to put them in the tub (as large a pos) with a little soil at the bottom and cover the spuds with some soil and as they start to sprout leaves then add more soil, and continue this way as the new growth shows through. The more you add soil/let the potatoe grow under the soil will encourage more potatoes to grow.
Reply:Since you're doing this with your children and you're growing tomatos also try this:
Take a small tomato plant, core out a potato and plant the tomato in it! You will get a 'pomato' that will be tomatos on top and potatos underground. I recently did this with the children at my church. It's a fun way to get kids interested in gardening and grafting.
Reply:Check your potatoes at home for "eyes". Usually they will sprout on their own. Cut the potato so that there is an inch or so square with the eye in the center. Plant them during the dark of the moon.
Reply:Use garden soil and mix in some straw. This makes it easier to dig them at the end. Let the potato sprout it's eyes. When they have good size eyes, cut 1 inch cubes with an eye in the center of each one. Plant it 2-3 inches deep, about a foot apart. Water. Some people like to mound soil against the plant as it grows. When the plant starts to die back, pull them. If your not going to use them right away, hang them to dry for a few days. It thickens the skin.
Reply:Yes you can.
Reply:Yes if you plant them in the right season and if they have sprouted shoots.
Reply:Let the potatoes go to seed, cut them in half and leave them then, put them in a dark place they will turn to seed when they have turned plant them in your tub and you will grow some potatoes, hope you all have fun
Reply:Yes they will grow but although the stems and leaves will be quite prolific you may not get much in the way of potatoes as a crop. That is why serious growers use seed potatoes.This will not detract from the educational aspect for the kids. You could try other veg from seed, carrots,onions,and lettuce to go with your tomatoes.
Reply:Yes and why not get a few shallots from your shop and put them in aswell. You can also grow garlic,
Reply:You could, but treat it as an experiment. Bought seed potatoes are certified virus-free. Yours may not be so there's a possibility that they may become diseased. By all means grow in a tub. If they are diseased you won't contaminate the garden soil.
Why not try fast growing crops as it's for the kids. Radishes, lettuce and sweetcorn are quick. - Happy growing.
Reply:you can but leave them in longer than september
Reply:sure can
Reply:one of the reasons for planting seed potatoes,is they are disease free, so yes you can plant what you have make sure they are well covered up at all times under ground and as they grow keep piling more earth on top or grass cuttings if skins are green do not give to your little ones, you will get most people telling you to chit the spud that is let it grow sprouts, this is a waste of time as recent rhs trials have proved so no need
Reply:yes you can make sure there have some green roots growing from them
Reply:Yes definitely, i did the very same last year and was amazed at the results..... and the taste...
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When do sweet williams flower?
I bought some sweet william plants a few weeks ago at a garden centre. It`s not clear on the ticket when they will flower. Will it be this season or are they to be planted this season to flower next year?
When do sweet williams flower?
Sweet william are biennials and the plants you bought are intended to flower next year .Plant them now and they will flower throughout may and june of next year.
Reply:Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) flower in late spring. they flower in the second year after seeding. Their self-seeding tendencies and some carry-over of the mother plants allow them to stay productive for a few years.
try this: http://makemyhome.blogspot.com/2007/05/g...
Reply:They'll flower this year probably in a few weeks and then a second time later towards the fall. And forget that biannual stuff, I've had mine for the last 5 years and they are getting bigger each year and I will have to work at separating them in a few days. But you must have them protected where you plant them. If its in the ground make sure that there's some kind of wind break near by like steps or a building or something. If they are in pots then remember to plant them in the soil in around beginning of Oct.
When do sweet williams flower?
Sweet william are biennials and the plants you bought are intended to flower next year .Plant them now and they will flower throughout may and june of next year.
Reply:Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) flower in late spring. they flower in the second year after seeding. Their self-seeding tendencies and some carry-over of the mother plants allow them to stay productive for a few years.
try this: http://makemyhome.blogspot.com/2007/05/g...
Reply:They'll flower this year probably in a few weeks and then a second time later towards the fall. And forget that biannual stuff, I've had mine for the last 5 years and they are getting bigger each year and I will have to work at separating them in a few days. But you must have them protected where you plant them. If its in the ground make sure that there's some kind of wind break near by like steps or a building or something. If they are in pots then remember to plant them in the soil in around beginning of Oct.
Garden centre in yarm teesside?
Don't know about Yarm but the one liked is Cherry hill nurseries just outside Boro on the way to Ayton. Depends on what you want to get and how far you are willing to travel as many of the big garden centres all sell the same stuff. Try the B+Q or any DIY place down Portrack lane, there used to be a good nursery on the way to Ayton from the Fox covet. Sorry if this is not much help but its a long time since I was home
The song from the dobbies garden centre advert?
what is it i love it
The song from the dobbies garden centre advert?
The Christmas Song by The Raveonettes.
http://www.theraveonettes.com/
try this
Reply:is this the one
The Christmas Song Lyrics
Artist(Band):Raveonettes Review The Song (0)
Print the Lyrics
Send polyphonic ringtone to your cell phone
All the lights are comin’ on now
How I wish that it would snow now
I don’t feel like going home now
I wish that I could stay
All the trees are on display now
And it’s cold now
I don’t feel like going home now
I wish that I could stay
I wish that I could walk...
I wish that I could walk you home
All the lights are comin’ on now
How I wish that it would snow now
I don’t feel like going home now
I wish that I could stay
Santa’s comin to town
With secrets in his hands
Santa’s comin to town
With secrets in his hands
The song from the dobbies garden centre advert?
The Christmas Song by The Raveonettes.
http://www.theraveonettes.com/
try this
Reply:is this the one
The Christmas Song Lyrics
Artist(Band):Raveonettes Review The Song (0)
Print the Lyrics
Send polyphonic ringtone to your cell phone
All the lights are comin’ on now
How I wish that it would snow now
I don’t feel like going home now
I wish that I could stay
All the trees are on display now
And it’s cold now
I don’t feel like going home now
I wish that I could stay
I wish that I could walk...
I wish that I could walk you home
All the lights are comin’ on now
How I wish that it would snow now
I don’t feel like going home now
I wish that I could stay
Santa’s comin to town
With secrets in his hands
Santa’s comin to town
With secrets in his hands
Dwarf connifer plants & hanging basket problems?
i have recently bought a few of these plants / shrubs( watever they are called ) from a garden centre they about 10 inches high .. green , kinda cheap llooking border plants...
but i have noticed the tips have turned brown? what does this mean?
also i have a hanging basket , bought from the same centre...which seems to droop every couple of days...it looks like someone has squashed the petals and stalks by hand... how do i solve this problem...they are all watered every couple of days....and the hanging basket is in bloom...just looks a very flat at the moment...any ideas,,????
Dwarf connifer plants %26amp; hanging basket problems?
In hot weather hanging baskets need watered every day, the shrubs could also need water or could have some kind of mite on them. You may also want to fertilize them.
Reply:Brown leaves = inconsistant watering
hanging basket, aerate and water
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but i have noticed the tips have turned brown? what does this mean?
also i have a hanging basket , bought from the same centre...which seems to droop every couple of days...it looks like someone has squashed the petals and stalks by hand... how do i solve this problem...they are all watered every couple of days....and the hanging basket is in bloom...just looks a very flat at the moment...any ideas,,????
Dwarf connifer plants %26amp; hanging basket problems?
In hot weather hanging baskets need watered every day, the shrubs could also need water or could have some kind of mite on them. You may also want to fertilize them.
Reply:Brown leaves = inconsistant watering
hanging basket, aerate and water
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Have been to local garden centre today and guess what is there ....Christmas decorations already.. any by you?
Have not seen any yet, but I am friendly with a woman who works in a card /gift shop in the village and after fathers day they had their xmas cards in, but they only put them on display during the middle of September.
Have been to local garden centre today and guess what is there ....Christmas decorations already.. any by you?
Iv never been to a garden centre, not sure if there's one by me, being in Notting Hill only bars %26amp; restaurants exist in these here parts.......havent spotted any bars with decs up yet...Yet!
Reply:yes, I went to costco (club price) last night and they were already selling christmas trees (the fake ones of course) pretty depressing. i live in monreal canada
Reply:yes afraid so, i went into matalan on tuesday and they had put out last years xmas decs on sale......... i did mutter somewhat as i walked past...............
Reply:NOOOOOOOOOOO that is just stupid
;-)
Reply:note to yahooers reading this: sell off shares of this company's stock, if you own it. putting x-mas stuff out this early is a sign that sales forecasts aren't looking pretty.
thanks for the points!
Reply:Sounds like Ruxley Manor in Orpington, nearly all year round there.
Reply:Selfridges was on tv last week advertising their christmas decoration department. they said that people like to shop early and tourists like to see it!! what a shame it is not kept special for the children in December.
Reply:Havn't seen any decorations but our local card shop has got the Christmas Cards out already.
Reply:really? im not setting foot in one just in case!! although the kids wont be long back at school when advent calendars are out
Reply:The shop I work in will be putting out decorations in September!!! (I hate Christmas)
Reply:Wow. Way too early.... Summer isn't even over... Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:Shame how much of a marketing exercise it has all become isn't it? When I was growing up I swear it wasn't all about the money.
Reply:get all my stuff in january sales.save a shed load of cash. try it /.
Have been to local garden centre today and guess what is there ....Christmas decorations already.. any by you?
Iv never been to a garden centre, not sure if there's one by me, being in Notting Hill only bars %26amp; restaurants exist in these here parts.......havent spotted any bars with decs up yet...Yet!
Reply:yes, I went to costco (club price) last night and they were already selling christmas trees (the fake ones of course) pretty depressing. i live in monreal canada
Reply:yes afraid so, i went into matalan on tuesday and they had put out last years xmas decs on sale......... i did mutter somewhat as i walked past...............
Reply:NOOOOOOOOOOO that is just stupid
;-)
Reply:note to yahooers reading this: sell off shares of this company's stock, if you own it. putting x-mas stuff out this early is a sign that sales forecasts aren't looking pretty.
thanks for the points!
Reply:Sounds like Ruxley Manor in Orpington, nearly all year round there.
Reply:Selfridges was on tv last week advertising their christmas decoration department. they said that people like to shop early and tourists like to see it!! what a shame it is not kept special for the children in December.
Reply:Havn't seen any decorations but our local card shop has got the Christmas Cards out already.
Reply:really? im not setting foot in one just in case!! although the kids wont be long back at school when advent calendars are out
Reply:The shop I work in will be putting out decorations in September!!! (I hate Christmas)
Reply:Wow. Way too early.... Summer isn't even over... Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:Shame how much of a marketing exercise it has all become isn't it? When I was growing up I swear it wasn't all about the money.
Reply:get all my stuff in january sales.save a shed load of cash. try it /.
Does anybody know what the song is that's used in the current Dobbies Garden Centre advert?
The advert in question may possibly be shown in the North-east of England only but I could be wrong.
Does anybody know what the song is that's used in the current Dobbies Garden Centre advert?
One of their ads features "The Christmas Song (I Wish That I Could Stay)" by The Raveonettes.
Does anybody know what the song is that's used in the current Dobbies Garden Centre advert?
One of their ads features "The Christmas Song (I Wish That I Could Stay)" by The Raveonettes.
Where can I buy Coridalis [Seeds or Plants ] in Bristol UK?
No Nursery or Garden Centre have it that I have asked. [It is a long lasting evergreen plant like the Maidenhair with tiny yellow flowers, it is suitable for under hedges, borders %26amp; it forms clumps.] Also it is very easy to thin out.
Where can I buy Coridalis [Seeds or Plants ] in Bristol UK?
You an get Corydalis lutea by mail order from
Cotswold Garden Flowers
Sands Lane, Badsey, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7EZ
01386 833849
If they are out of stock do a search on the RHS plantfinder page.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSPlantFinder/pla...
Yes it is easy to thin out.
Reply:I'd recommend mail order, as a number of nurseries sell this species - there are quite a few varieties that you can choose from.
Corydalis lutea - yellow - from nickys seeds, UK. http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/pa...
The following offers alot of varieties, including the following:
Eg - http://www.bucklandplants.co.uk/cart/pro... - from around £3.
Otherwise, a beautiful blue variety here:http://www.gardeningexpress.co.uk/Produc...
Another mail order supplier, with corydalis lutea - http://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.c...
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Meet (Dave) in the fox and hound at 19,30 he will give you all you need.
Where can I buy Coridalis [Seeds or Plants ] in Bristol UK?
You an get Corydalis lutea by mail order from
Cotswold Garden Flowers
Sands Lane, Badsey, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7EZ
01386 833849
If they are out of stock do a search on the RHS plantfinder page.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSPlantFinder/pla...
Yes it is easy to thin out.
Reply:I'd recommend mail order, as a number of nurseries sell this species - there are quite a few varieties that you can choose from.
Corydalis lutea - yellow - from nickys seeds, UK. http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/pa...
The following offers alot of varieties, including the following:
Eg - http://www.bucklandplants.co.uk/cart/pro... - from around £3.
Otherwise, a beautiful blue variety here:http://www.gardeningexpress.co.uk/Produc...
Another mail order supplier, with corydalis lutea - http://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.c...
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Meet (Dave) in the fox and hound at 19,30 he will give you all you need.
My young grandson has or had a sunflower plant which he loves,?
trouble is his Mum had a bit of an accident with it when she moved it,trying to find a sunnier spot,its snapped in half.We havent been able to find a replacement anywhere,its about 4ins high.I have put the broken piece in some water because i have heard that you can sometimes repair with special stuff from a garden centre,can anybody tell me if this is so or any other ideas,my grandson will be so upset if he finds out about his precious plant.Thanks for any help.
My young grandson has or had a sunflower plant which he loves,?
You can't repair it but maybe you would be able to find a partially grown one at a garden centre.
Reply:Tell him that the Sunflower fairy took it because she wanted a new hat as summer is coming and she needed to keep the sun off of her face. :)
Reply:After reading this I am going to re-plant mine. I planted a row of them and not one of them came up.
A packet of seeds is only 29p and your grandson can have loads of plants to water and fuss over.
What a thoughtful and loving grandparent you are.
Reply:Just go ahead and plant another one or two..These plants grow very fast and spread themselves out every year.. Be sure to plant next to a fence or be able to stake it up, becouse these plants grow tall and are very top heavy..In the past ive had mine snap in half.. The reason i plant mine next to the fence is so i can put a loop around the stem and tie it to the fence.. Works very well.. so garden on from bub69 in mpls.................
Reply:I was in Wilkinson's, and they sold them. Or try a somewhere b%26amp;q or homebase.
Reply:Sunflowers grow as weeds in many states in the US.
a 4" plant will be 6' tall by the end of the summer. The grow fast.. Don't know about a "repair kit" I'd just get a new plant.
Reply:You should be able to buy one from a garden centre.
You could always grow one from seed aswell.
Reply:Sunflower seeds are very easy to come by. Give the boy a chance to grow his own from seed - it will delight him even more than the plant that has been lost.
Reply:go to the pet shop get some parrot food and put them in an pot and put it in the airing cupboard keep it watered he wont know the difference in a couple of weeks.
Reply:The first answer is the best.do it
Reply:I don't know about 'special stuff' to repair that plant with; but might the garden centre not have a part grown sunflower plant??
Good luck :)
Reply:I would try to grow another one. I plant Giant Sunflowers every year. It only takes about a week for them to sprout, and they'll grow like 7-9 feet tall. They grow really fast. My boys love them!
Reply:What a shame if you were near Skipton you could have your pick of about 30. My daughter whos two threw some sunflower hearts round my greenhouse. you know the ones you feed the birds and everyone of them germinated. Ive got loads. If it was in its early stages grow a new one they germinate really quicky within days. I have taped them togehter before now with green florist tape you know the strechy stuff that sticks to itself. It might wilt for a couple of days but it can be done especially if it hasnt flowered yet. Good Luck
Reply:Why not just grow another one as it was only 4 inches high.
They grow that high in a couple of weeks.
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My young grandson has or had a sunflower plant which he loves,?
You can't repair it but maybe you would be able to find a partially grown one at a garden centre.
Reply:Tell him that the Sunflower fairy took it because she wanted a new hat as summer is coming and she needed to keep the sun off of her face. :)
Reply:After reading this I am going to re-plant mine. I planted a row of them and not one of them came up.
A packet of seeds is only 29p and your grandson can have loads of plants to water and fuss over.
What a thoughtful and loving grandparent you are.
Reply:Just go ahead and plant another one or two..These plants grow very fast and spread themselves out every year.. Be sure to plant next to a fence or be able to stake it up, becouse these plants grow tall and are very top heavy..In the past ive had mine snap in half.. The reason i plant mine next to the fence is so i can put a loop around the stem and tie it to the fence.. Works very well.. so garden on from bub69 in mpls.................
Reply:I was in Wilkinson's, and they sold them. Or try a somewhere b%26amp;q or homebase.
Reply:Sunflowers grow as weeds in many states in the US.
a 4" plant will be 6' tall by the end of the summer. The grow fast.. Don't know about a "repair kit" I'd just get a new plant.
Reply:You should be able to buy one from a garden centre.
You could always grow one from seed aswell.
Reply:Sunflower seeds are very easy to come by. Give the boy a chance to grow his own from seed - it will delight him even more than the plant that has been lost.
Reply:go to the pet shop get some parrot food and put them in an pot and put it in the airing cupboard keep it watered he wont know the difference in a couple of weeks.
Reply:The first answer is the best.do it
Reply:I don't know about 'special stuff' to repair that plant with; but might the garden centre not have a part grown sunflower plant??
Good luck :)
Reply:I would try to grow another one. I plant Giant Sunflowers every year. It only takes about a week for them to sprout, and they'll grow like 7-9 feet tall. They grow really fast. My boys love them!
Reply:What a shame if you were near Skipton you could have your pick of about 30. My daughter whos two threw some sunflower hearts round my greenhouse. you know the ones you feed the birds and everyone of them germinated. Ive got loads. If it was in its early stages grow a new one they germinate really quicky within days. I have taped them togehter before now with green florist tape you know the strechy stuff that sticks to itself. It might wilt for a couple of days but it can be done especially if it hasnt flowered yet. Good Luck
Reply:Why not just grow another one as it was only 4 inches high.
They grow that high in a couple of weeks.
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Ground cover plants for a shady bank?
I need some plants for a shady bank along the side of my drive. It is in full shade for most of the day but gets sun towards the end of the afternoon. The soil is sandy, not too good. I am no gardener so Just give me the names of something I can ask for at the garden centre! Thanks. ( ground cover low maitainence would be good!)
Ground cover plants for a shady bank?
first off, do not ask for rose of sharon, it is not a ground cover and it needs full sun to perform---the two ground covers i would recommend are pachysandra termanalis (spurge) which does not like sun, and archtostophylos uva ursi(bearberry) which for you may be the best choice--it does well in shade and actually does best in poor soil conditions and sandy soil it loves--it is a very beautiful broadleaf evergreen ground cover that spreads quickly and is easy to plant and maintain--it has small glossy green leaves and small pink flowers in may and then produces beautiful red berries in the summer and fall that can last into the winter months at which time the leaves will turn a shade of bronze-purple, giving it an added attraction both visually as well as naturally as many small birds will dine on the berries ---try it--you'll be happy with the choice----ask for bearberry if your on the east coast or kinnikanick if your on the west coast----but if your in a decent garden center i would call it by its botanical name which again is -Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Reply:I would suggest pachysandra. It is a very versatile plant that will fill in nicely and takes all kinds of conditions. It keeps its shape and most of its color during winter. It is a very easy low maintenance plant. Nurseries sell them in flats of many plants for planting larger areas. The big plus is that it is not a vine and will not spread! Do not plant any ground cover that will spread through vines. You will have eternal work of you do!
Reply:Christmas ferns- not the fastest spreading groundcover, but a beautiful, hardy, evergreen native fern. Stick in some taller hostas for accent, some foamflower or coralbells (Tiarella and Heuchera, respectively) for blooms
Reply:First of all, a Rose of Sharon is a tree. By far it is not a ground cover.
Geraniums are not ground covers plants either. And most of them are just annuals.
There are several things you could choose from. With a shady area, I would suggest:
Miniature Mat Daisies - I have these growing in my yard and they are just precious!
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/25100....
White Nancy - a very easy plant to cultivate
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/62250....
Or Vinca Major - Fast growing, pretty flowers, easy maintenance
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/98255....
All of these flowers require little watering, once established, as well.
Hope this helps you!
Reply:Rose of Sharon is the plant for you.
Reply:ivy is nice, hostas are good too., maybe blue rug juniper also.
Reply:geraniams????
i dunno i just think they pretty
Reply:Try ground cover conifers, mix plenty of peat moss in the soil before planting. Try juniperus squamata Blue Carpet, or Blue Star, Blue Chip, Green Carpet. Tsuga canadensis Jeddeloh. Hope this helps a bit.
Ground cover plants for a shady bank?
first off, do not ask for rose of sharon, it is not a ground cover and it needs full sun to perform---the two ground covers i would recommend are pachysandra termanalis (spurge) which does not like sun, and archtostophylos uva ursi(bearberry) which for you may be the best choice--it does well in shade and actually does best in poor soil conditions and sandy soil it loves--it is a very beautiful broadleaf evergreen ground cover that spreads quickly and is easy to plant and maintain--it has small glossy green leaves and small pink flowers in may and then produces beautiful red berries in the summer and fall that can last into the winter months at which time the leaves will turn a shade of bronze-purple, giving it an added attraction both visually as well as naturally as many small birds will dine on the berries ---try it--you'll be happy with the choice----ask for bearberry if your on the east coast or kinnikanick if your on the west coast----but if your in a decent garden center i would call it by its botanical name which again is -Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Reply:I would suggest pachysandra. It is a very versatile plant that will fill in nicely and takes all kinds of conditions. It keeps its shape and most of its color during winter. It is a very easy low maintenance plant. Nurseries sell them in flats of many plants for planting larger areas. The big plus is that it is not a vine and will not spread! Do not plant any ground cover that will spread through vines. You will have eternal work of you do!
Reply:Christmas ferns- not the fastest spreading groundcover, but a beautiful, hardy, evergreen native fern. Stick in some taller hostas for accent, some foamflower or coralbells (Tiarella and Heuchera, respectively) for blooms
Reply:First of all, a Rose of Sharon is a tree. By far it is not a ground cover.
Geraniums are not ground covers plants either. And most of them are just annuals.
There are several things you could choose from. With a shady area, I would suggest:
Miniature Mat Daisies - I have these growing in my yard and they are just precious!
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/25100....
White Nancy - a very easy plant to cultivate
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/62250....
Or Vinca Major - Fast growing, pretty flowers, easy maintenance
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/98255....
All of these flowers require little watering, once established, as well.
Hope this helps you!
Reply:Rose of Sharon is the plant for you.
Reply:ivy is nice, hostas are good too., maybe blue rug juniper also.
Reply:geraniams????
i dunno i just think they pretty
Reply:Try ground cover conifers, mix plenty of peat moss in the soil before planting. Try juniperus squamata Blue Carpet, or Blue Star, Blue Chip, Green Carpet. Tsuga canadensis Jeddeloh. Hope this helps a bit.
In the dobbies garden centre xmas advert is the song by the Magic numbers and if so what is it called?
Hi, Its The Christmas Song by The Ravonettes. I downloaded it the other day from Limewire. Its really nice isn't it.
In the dobbies garden centre xmas advert is the song by the Magic numbers and if so what is it called?
I think it is by The Magic Numbers. The track is called "I see you You see me" Hope this helps
Reply:I think it's 'Christmas Song' by Raveonettes. You can listen to a sample of it on the website below.
In the dobbies garden centre xmas advert is the song by the Magic numbers and if so what is it called?
I think it is by The Magic Numbers. The track is called "I see you You see me" Hope this helps
Reply:I think it's 'Christmas Song' by Raveonettes. You can listen to a sample of it on the website below.
Gardeners, can you recommend a tree?
My mum is looking for a tree for her garden-easy you would think, not with my mum! after endless garden centres we still have no tree! please help before i go mad- lol
She wants an evergreen tree that will not grow massive(up to 10-15ft), will spread (about 5ft) is quite dense in cover, but not leylandii, any surgestions would be great!
Gardeners, can you recommend a tree?
Greetings,
From the words in your message I will assume you are either in England or directly from there. You have a few possible suggestions from me.
You need a fastigate planting for the 5' width. Fastigate means an upright and compact growth. Trees that are in this area are both expensive and not at the height you suggest. These are generally evergreen and quite a sight when in the right place and highlighted.
As for trees, I would recommend a Kousa Dogwood or Sorrel tree. Both are slow growing, tolerate sun or shade, and bloom in early summer. In full sun both will exceed the limit of spread within a few years, however, they do handle a late fall pruning well to keep them in your limits.
Frankly the plant that comes to mind for me is a Verigated English Holly. A spectacular plant with different colored leaves, incredible leaves, and red berries in winter.
This is a shrub that can be trained to be a tree by removing the bottom limbs upward and pruning in spring. It is expensive and hard to find, however, what a plant. It is hardy, need acid fert in spring and fall, and tolerates all weather conditions. This plant is a showplace in any garden!!
Hope it helps. I am at gjgjobs@yahoo.com.
Reply:It sounds like you're from the UK. I don't know if they're available over there but in the US there's a tree called an Eastern Red Cedar that sounds exactly like what you're looking for. (Although, after many years, they can get up to about 20 - 25')
Have you looked at yews and junipers? I think those would also fit the bill.
Reply:Hi, i recommand you a good and basic tutorial for home and garden. it covers all Issues related to your home, garden and everything around it.
http://www.tutorialforyou.net/garden/
wish it will help you.
Good Luck , Best Wishes!
Reply:You don't indict where you live. Perhaps she should try a tree farm or nursery in your area. They would be more knowlegable than folks at a garden center. Plus, since they grow their own shrubs and trees, they'd have trees suitable for your area.
Reply:Can you find arborvitae there? There are different varities and they are evergreen and I'm quite sure one of them will satisfy the size requirement your mum has. Try this website...
http://www.aboutarborvitae.com/pyramidal...
She wants an evergreen tree that will not grow massive(up to 10-15ft), will spread (about 5ft) is quite dense in cover, but not leylandii, any surgestions would be great!
Gardeners, can you recommend a tree?
Greetings,
From the words in your message I will assume you are either in England or directly from there. You have a few possible suggestions from me.
You need a fastigate planting for the 5' width. Fastigate means an upright and compact growth. Trees that are in this area are both expensive and not at the height you suggest. These are generally evergreen and quite a sight when in the right place and highlighted.
As for trees, I would recommend a Kousa Dogwood or Sorrel tree. Both are slow growing, tolerate sun or shade, and bloom in early summer. In full sun both will exceed the limit of spread within a few years, however, they do handle a late fall pruning well to keep them in your limits.
Frankly the plant that comes to mind for me is a Verigated English Holly. A spectacular plant with different colored leaves, incredible leaves, and red berries in winter.
This is a shrub that can be trained to be a tree by removing the bottom limbs upward and pruning in spring. It is expensive and hard to find, however, what a plant. It is hardy, need acid fert in spring and fall, and tolerates all weather conditions. This plant is a showplace in any garden!!
Hope it helps. I am at gjgjobs@yahoo.com.
Reply:It sounds like you're from the UK. I don't know if they're available over there but in the US there's a tree called an Eastern Red Cedar that sounds exactly like what you're looking for. (Although, after many years, they can get up to about 20 - 25')
Have you looked at yews and junipers? I think those would also fit the bill.
Reply:Hi, i recommand you a good and basic tutorial for home and garden. it covers all Issues related to your home, garden and everything around it.
http://www.tutorialforyou.net/garden/
wish it will help you.
Good Luck , Best Wishes!
Reply:You don't indict where you live. Perhaps she should try a tree farm or nursery in your area. They would be more knowlegable than folks at a garden center. Plus, since they grow their own shrubs and trees, they'd have trees suitable for your area.
Reply:Can you find arborvitae there? There are different varities and they are evergreen and I'm quite sure one of them will satisfy the size requirement your mum has. Try this website...
http://www.aboutarborvitae.com/pyramidal...
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