My 24 hibiscus plants are about 8 months old and about 3-4 ft. high. The dozen on the West end of the fence line is thriving, but the plants on the East side of the fence look puny and have few leaves or flowers. Not sure why...
Thanks for your help.
What is the best fertilizer for hibiscus plants, and is it ok to apply now in Florida?
Check for small fuzzy white or pink bugs in the stem and leaf junctions. You may have mealie bugs in the ones that are not thriving. It may also be due to poor light. Are the sickly ones in different light?
Use Lesco 13-24-6 with micros. It's great stuff. You buy it at Lesco Distribution Centers. They sell mostly to landscapers but they will sell to the public.
Yes, its OK to put it out now if you are south of Orlando.
Reply:Nitrophoska blue is good, but there are many fertilizers on the market that are specific for hibiscus.
Friday, 18 November 2011
What's a good vine to plant in my backyard to grow on a fence?
Here's the deal. I'm looking for a vine to plant in my back yard that will grow on my fence. Preferably one with colorful flowers for most if not all of the year. I live in New Orleans, so it's usually pretty friggin hot, although it gets into the 40's and 50's for a few months. My yard is paved, so I will have to line the perimeter with potted soil (maybe I could find long rectangular pots) and the vine would grow upwards all over the fence. Any recommendations would be helpful. Also, I'm trying to get into gardening. It'd be great if someone could recommend a website that tells you which plants are ideal for growing in certain areas, and which are low/high maintenance. Thanks!
What's a good vine to plant in my backyard to grow on a fence?
Passionflower, Trumpetvine, Honeysuckle, Moonflower...all beautiful, to name a few.
Reply:Grapevines are wild and grow fast but clematis are very pretty and come in a variety of colors. Passion flower is also very pretty
Reply:alamanda a yellow flower or a mandavilla a pink flower both work well
Reply:Grape Vines
Reply:Go to michiganbulb.com They are a catalog, but have photos and give info on all the plants. I order from them each year. Great information source.
Reply:You don't say whether it's a shade or sun area, but clematis usually does well in both, and it comes back every year. The flowers are usually purple, very pretty and showy, and it's easy to care for.
And hgtv.com usually has some good tips.
Reply:Clematis...if you buy a few plants paying attention to the start and end of there blooming cycle, you could have nice flowers from spring through fall.
Reply:A climbing rose would be a great choice but one with lots of extra work. I like wisteria but it is your choice Caution--growing this large of plant from a container will extra work no matter the choice so think this through if you are thinking low maintenance.
Reply:Honeysuckle or Jasmine.
I also use Michigan Bulb, they are a great company that I trust.
Reply:for blooms all season you may nees to mix your vinage.
I live in SC and it get pretty friggin hot and humid here also
I like to use in many of my landscaping projects as a privacy helper
a fairly evergreen (changes color with season)
evergreen clematis or confederate (star) jasmine
you can mix annual vines (which may cause you to have undue clean up problems later)
or add something like an old tyme climbing rose
this mix will have fragrance as well as year long coverage.
the main pruning I have done to these plantings together is to run a hedge trimmer to make an edge, then rake and discard plant litter.
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What's a good vine to plant in my backyard to grow on a fence?
Passionflower, Trumpetvine, Honeysuckle, Moonflower...all beautiful, to name a few.
Reply:Grapevines are wild and grow fast but clematis are very pretty and come in a variety of colors. Passion flower is also very pretty
Reply:alamanda a yellow flower or a mandavilla a pink flower both work well
Reply:Grape Vines
Reply:Go to michiganbulb.com They are a catalog, but have photos and give info on all the plants. I order from them each year. Great information source.
Reply:You don't say whether it's a shade or sun area, but clematis usually does well in both, and it comes back every year. The flowers are usually purple, very pretty and showy, and it's easy to care for.
And hgtv.com usually has some good tips.
Reply:Clematis...if you buy a few plants paying attention to the start and end of there blooming cycle, you could have nice flowers from spring through fall.
Reply:A climbing rose would be a great choice but one with lots of extra work. I like wisteria but it is your choice Caution--growing this large of plant from a container will extra work no matter the choice so think this through if you are thinking low maintenance.
Reply:Honeysuckle or Jasmine.
I also use Michigan Bulb, they are a great company that I trust.
Reply:for blooms all season you may nees to mix your vinage.
I live in SC and it get pretty friggin hot and humid here also
I like to use in many of my landscaping projects as a privacy helper
a fairly evergreen (changes color with season)
evergreen clematis or confederate (star) jasmine
you can mix annual vines (which may cause you to have undue clean up problems later)
or add something like an old tyme climbing rose
this mix will have fragrance as well as year long coverage.
the main pruning I have done to these plantings together is to run a hedge trimmer to make an edge, then rake and discard plant litter.
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What color nail polish would you wear with a black and white dress with red accents?
I have a fabulous summer dress, it's an A-line with a bold black and white floral pattern. The dress also has bright red accents in some of the flowers. I'm planning on getting matching bright red strappy sandals and probably a bold set of jewelry that highlights the red. Is red nail polish going overboard on the red? (I think so.) But what color do you do for the mani/pedi - I don't want it to clash with the red shoes.
What color nail polish would you wear with a black and white dress with red accents?
I think I might go with red nail polish myself, but if you honestly think that you'd be going overboard, trust your intuition and opt for a french manicure/pedicure. This will pretty much go with anything and (when done well) is classically elegant.
Reply:Red
Reply:I think red nails would be cute with your dress - As long as you don't add too many red accessories to take away from the dress. But, if you're afraid red might be going overboard, try a french manicure. Black could also be really cute, if you aren't too afraid of that. Also, clear is nice. I like it because it's shiny and cute without over-doing it on color.
Reply:french, but like, do black and the tips red! :)
Reply:Redddddddddd :D
Reply:i would wear red
Reply:Depends on where you're going and how long you nails are. If it's a work function, you're right play it safe and go more neutral. If it's a date or something fun with friends, go ahead and play! Match your red to your shoes and I bet you make new friends. Who could resist talking to you!
Reply:Id say clear is a good way to go if you dont want to add another color in the mix. And getting some white polish to brush the tips will look great (with a little practice) and is cheaper than getting your nails done at a salon.
Reply:red.. but not bright red.. a cherry darker shade of red
Reply:red because its pretty!! and great with black!
Reply:I agree with the answers that a french manicure would be best. Red would be too much, and it would be too matchy-matchy.
Reply:i would say either black oval nails or (a cool twist on the french mani) do a black tipped instead of white!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Red.
I'm wearing "Wet N Wild"
Royal Red.
I think it's fabulous. You should wear it with your dress.
Reply:i would say black-its very cute and kinda in now-just make sure u put it on short nails.Or you can just buff ur nails
Reply:okay three choices:
A classic french tip, a nice nude like opi's bubble bath polish
or a sheer shimmery polish such as opi's fit for queenland polish
Reply:How about "I Am Not Really A Waitress" from OPI? That red is very sexy and classy at the same time!
Reply:I think you should get ur mani/pedi done black and white. It's way~~~ cool and kind of prevents the red in ur outfit to go overboard.
Reply:i would say that red nail polish is a good choice and is not going over board at all.
Reply:french nail!! your dress has very bold colors already and I think doing your nails very bold would be over doing it
Reply:since you have black,red and white in your dress,and a bright red sandal, i would say go for french mani/pedi,trust me you wont go wrong.
Reply:french,
black,
or
shimmery white.
all those look really great as nail colors and would go great w. that outfit and yes red would be too much especially for your toes if you are going 2 be wearing red sandals.
good luck %26amp; hope i helped.
look good always,me
Reply:Try getting the original white tip Mani/Pedi. Or get a Red tip. That way the whole nail is not Red just a little. :)
What color nail polish would you wear with a black and white dress with red accents?
I think I might go with red nail polish myself, but if you honestly think that you'd be going overboard, trust your intuition and opt for a french manicure/pedicure. This will pretty much go with anything and (when done well) is classically elegant.
Reply:Red
Reply:I think red nails would be cute with your dress - As long as you don't add too many red accessories to take away from the dress. But, if you're afraid red might be going overboard, try a french manicure. Black could also be really cute, if you aren't too afraid of that. Also, clear is nice. I like it because it's shiny and cute without over-doing it on color.
Reply:french, but like, do black and the tips red! :)
Reply:Redddddddddd :D
Reply:i would wear red
Reply:Depends on where you're going and how long you nails are. If it's a work function, you're right play it safe and go more neutral. If it's a date or something fun with friends, go ahead and play! Match your red to your shoes and I bet you make new friends. Who could resist talking to you!
Reply:Id say clear is a good way to go if you dont want to add another color in the mix. And getting some white polish to brush the tips will look great (with a little practice) and is cheaper than getting your nails done at a salon.
Reply:red.. but not bright red.. a cherry darker shade of red
Reply:red because its pretty!! and great with black!
Reply:I agree with the answers that a french manicure would be best. Red would be too much, and it would be too matchy-matchy.
Reply:i would say either black oval nails or (a cool twist on the french mani) do a black tipped instead of white!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Red.
I'm wearing "Wet N Wild"
Royal Red.
I think it's fabulous. You should wear it with your dress.
Reply:i would say black-its very cute and kinda in now-just make sure u put it on short nails.Or you can just buff ur nails
Reply:okay three choices:
A classic french tip, a nice nude like opi's bubble bath polish
or a sheer shimmery polish such as opi's fit for queenland polish
Reply:How about "I Am Not Really A Waitress" from OPI? That red is very sexy and classy at the same time!
Reply:I think you should get ur mani/pedi done black and white. It's way~~~ cool and kind of prevents the red in ur outfit to go overboard.
Reply:i would say that red nail polish is a good choice and is not going over board at all.
Reply:french nail!! your dress has very bold colors already and I think doing your nails very bold would be over doing it
Reply:since you have black,red and white in your dress,and a bright red sandal, i would say go for french mani/pedi,trust me you wont go wrong.
Reply:french,
black,
or
shimmery white.
all those look really great as nail colors and would go great w. that outfit and yes red would be too much especially for your toes if you are going 2 be wearing red sandals.
good luck %26amp; hope i helped.
look good always,me
Reply:Try getting the original white tip Mani/Pedi. Or get a Red tip. That way the whole nail is not Red just a little. :)
I am looking for the best guide book for south american flowers. It should be printed in english. thanks.?
It doesnt matter what year its from, older may be better.. Leather bound or hardcover with watercolour pictures would be great also.. Hopefully it will say something along the lines of South American flower guide / reference in the title..
I am looking for the best guide book for south american flowers. It should be printed in english. thanks.?
I haven't seen this one, but it seems to fit the bill. It isn't going to be published till October, though.
The illustrated encyclopedia of wildflowers and flora of the Americas :
an authoritative guide to more than 750 native wildflowers of the USA, Canada, Central and South AMerica /
Mick Lavelle; Martin Walters
2007
English Book p. cm.
London : Lorenz, ; ISBN: 9780754817505 (hbk.) 0754817504 (hbk.)
Interesting that it's from a British publisher! I'll keep looking and will edit if I find anything else promising.
ETA:
What flower is that? /
Stirling Macoboy
1969
English Book 317 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Sydney ; New York : Summit Books,
Descriptor: Flowers -- Australia.
Flower gardening -- Australia.
Flowers -- South America.
Flower gardening -- South America.
Flowers -- South Africa.
Flower gardening -- South Africa.
Note(s): Plants recommended for gardens in the southern hemisphere./ Includes common and scientific name indexes.
I am looking for the best guide book for south american flowers. It should be printed in english. thanks.?
I haven't seen this one, but it seems to fit the bill. It isn't going to be published till October, though.
The illustrated encyclopedia of wildflowers and flora of the Americas :
an authoritative guide to more than 750 native wildflowers of the USA, Canada, Central and South AMerica /
Mick Lavelle; Martin Walters
2007
English Book p. cm.
London : Lorenz, ; ISBN: 9780754817505 (hbk.) 0754817504 (hbk.)
Interesting that it's from a British publisher! I'll keep looking and will edit if I find anything else promising.
ETA:
What flower is that? /
Stirling Macoboy
1969
English Book 317 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Sydney ; New York : Summit Books,
Descriptor: Flowers -- Australia.
Flower gardening -- Australia.
Flowers -- South America.
Flower gardening -- South America.
Flowers -- South Africa.
Flower gardening -- South Africa.
Note(s): Plants recommended for gardens in the southern hemisphere./ Includes common and scientific name indexes.
How or where can I identify a unique flowered plant that was found growing wild in woods behind my home?
Has 2 big oval shaped green leaves at bottom of plant. A green stem approx.10-12" comes up out of this. At top of stem is the unusal looking pink flower. It droops down, kinda like a foxglove or lenden rose grows.Has 1-2 very small green leaves at its base. Flower part is shaped sorta like a cornucopia with a small opening buried right in its center. It is pink, with deeper pink, or even purplish distinct viens within the petal. Appears to be only made up of 1 petal that is folded in on itself. There are about 10-12 growing all in same area of deep woods. Some appear to be growing in a line of about 4-5. One other detail about the flower area; In between the actual flower and small green leaves' on both sides tucked up in there, appears to be a white berry, reminds me of a miseltoe berry. Can't locate anyone or any source who can definately tell me what this is. I have not ever seen a flower like this before, it is very different looking. I want to try and transplant a few to my yard.
How or where can I identify a unique flowered plant that was found growing wild in woods behind my home?
Contact your university extension office nearest you or the Dept. of Natural R esources, Or your Conservation Office. Try to get a pic to put online I would like to see it
Reply:http://www.realtimerendering.com/flowers...
Reply:There still isn't enough information in your question for me to make a positive identification on the plant. Never less I would like to comment about your plans on digging it and transplanting to your yard.Digging wildflowers often contributes more to their destruction than conservation. Please "love 'em and leave 'em. Many states have laws on picking or digging wildflowers on both private and/or state land. Few wildflowers survive transplanting and many others are sacrificed for the ones that do survive. Nature grows these natural gardens so that we may enjoy them not destroy them.
Reply:most botanical gardens have an email address to ask questions it usually takes three days to get an answer just look up the garden in your state and at the top of the page you will see email just click on that and your on your way to professional answers
Reply:Pitcher plant?
How or where can I identify a unique flowered plant that was found growing wild in woods behind my home?
Contact your university extension office nearest you or the Dept. of Natural R esources, Or your Conservation Office. Try to get a pic to put online I would like to see it
Reply:http://www.realtimerendering.com/flowers...
Reply:There still isn't enough information in your question for me to make a positive identification on the plant. Never less I would like to comment about your plans on digging it and transplanting to your yard.Digging wildflowers often contributes more to their destruction than conservation. Please "love 'em and leave 'em. Many states have laws on picking or digging wildflowers on both private and/or state land. Few wildflowers survive transplanting and many others are sacrificed for the ones that do survive. Nature grows these natural gardens so that we may enjoy them not destroy them.
Reply:most botanical gardens have an email address to ask questions it usually takes three days to get an answer just look up the garden in your state and at the top of the page you will see email just click on that and your on your way to professional answers
Reply:Pitcher plant?
I'm sending flowers for someone else - what to write on the card?
I should explain: My best friends boyfriend called me in the middle of the night with his credit card and wants me to send flowers for their 2 year anniversary. . . He's a thousand miles away.
I know his nicknames for her, I just need a really good romantic line from a guy's perspective to put on the card.
Help me out!
I'm sending flowers for someone else - what to write on the card?
try: 2 great years past by in a blink. the time doesn't matter. what matters is that i just keep on falling in love with you again and again every single day.
Reply:a phul to a fool who is thousand of away from me and is celebrating her 2 anniversary may the fragrance of this phul might bring us closer.................FOREVER.............
Reply:Mmmmm, looks like he called the wrong person..j/k.. anyway, just say something sappy like "always on my mind and in my heart"...or, "counting the hours til I see/hold you again", you know.
Reply:Write "Flowers for Algernon". If they don't get it, tell them to look it up.
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I know his nicknames for her, I just need a really good romantic line from a guy's perspective to put on the card.
Help me out!
I'm sending flowers for someone else - what to write on the card?
try: 2 great years past by in a blink. the time doesn't matter. what matters is that i just keep on falling in love with you again and again every single day.
Reply:a phul to a fool who is thousand of away from me and is celebrating her 2 anniversary may the fragrance of this phul might bring us closer.................FOREVER.............
Reply:Mmmmm, looks like he called the wrong person..j/k.. anyway, just say something sappy like "always on my mind and in my heart"...or, "counting the hours til I see/hold you again", you know.
Reply:Write "Flowers for Algernon". If they don't get it, tell them to look it up.
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How do I get rid of the water marks that get left on my glass vases?
When the flowers have died (boohoo!) and I try to clean the vase, it leaves a nasty 'water line' mark. What will remove this without spending a fortune? Thanks....x
How do I get rid of the water marks that get left on my glass vases?
Leave badly stained cut glass over night in a mixture of water , detergent and a few drops of ammonia. To remove lime deposits, fill the glass vase with distilled water, leave for a week, then gently remove the crust with a toothbrush. Here´s a little bit more information for you. If glassware such as a decanter becomes stained inside, put a tablespoon of silver sand , obtainable from a garden shop, and a week solution of warm water and liquid detergent. Swill the contents round, but check frequently that the glass is not being scratched. Hope this helps a little
Reply:I always clean my glass vases in bleach
I soak them in warm water in a bowl with some bleach for a few hours
Making sure the whole vase is covered then rinse well ,
My vases always come out really clean and sparkling
Reply:Pour some ammonia in the vase %26amp; add hot water, then let it soak a while. You can also use an ammonia cleaner such as Top Job or Mr. Clean.
Reply:Plain white vinegar, cheap and cheerful. Just fill the vase past where the water mark is, let it sit overnight and it should come off quite easily.
Reply:Vinegar.
Reply:bicarbonate of soda or denture tablets add water and let it soak for a few hours then wash out and they should have gone
Reply:Vinegar
Reply:bleach water
Reply:Vinegar, or steam over a kettle and buff with a soft cloth.
Reply:Warm vinegar should move it. Leave it to soak in the vinegar overnight.
Reply:elbow grease
Reply:Drop of bleach in the water and scrub a bit with an old toothbrush.
Reply:Leave to soak overnight in vinegar and water, any vinegar will do from malt, white and even white wine vinegar but for cheapness I'd use white.In the morning just empty out and wash in hot soapy water, no elbow grease required.
Reply:Leave it to soak in hot water and bleach (not boiling) for about 15 minutes then wash with a cloth and rinse.
How do I get rid of the water marks that get left on my glass vases?
Leave badly stained cut glass over night in a mixture of water , detergent and a few drops of ammonia. To remove lime deposits, fill the glass vase with distilled water, leave for a week, then gently remove the crust with a toothbrush. Here´s a little bit more information for you. If glassware such as a decanter becomes stained inside, put a tablespoon of silver sand , obtainable from a garden shop, and a week solution of warm water and liquid detergent. Swill the contents round, but check frequently that the glass is not being scratched. Hope this helps a little
Reply:I always clean my glass vases in bleach
I soak them in warm water in a bowl with some bleach for a few hours
Making sure the whole vase is covered then rinse well ,
My vases always come out really clean and sparkling
Reply:Pour some ammonia in the vase %26amp; add hot water, then let it soak a while. You can also use an ammonia cleaner such as Top Job or Mr. Clean.
Reply:Plain white vinegar, cheap and cheerful. Just fill the vase past where the water mark is, let it sit overnight and it should come off quite easily.
Reply:Vinegar.
Reply:bicarbonate of soda or denture tablets add water and let it soak for a few hours then wash out and they should have gone
Reply:Vinegar
Reply:bleach water
Reply:Vinegar, or steam over a kettle and buff with a soft cloth.
Reply:Warm vinegar should move it. Leave it to soak in the vinegar overnight.
Reply:elbow grease
Reply:Drop of bleach in the water and scrub a bit with an old toothbrush.
Reply:Leave to soak overnight in vinegar and water, any vinegar will do from malt, white and even white wine vinegar but for cheapness I'd use white.In the morning just empty out and wash in hot soapy water, no elbow grease required.
Reply:Leave it to soak in hot water and bleach (not boiling) for about 15 minutes then wash with a cloth and rinse.
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