That would be coffee grounds.
What can you get free from Starbucks that helps your roses, azaleas and other acid loving plants to flourish?
coffee grounds
Reply:Their coffee grounds!! Great for plants.
Reply:Coffee grounds and a smiles.
Reply:coffee grounds
Reply:This is a riddle? Coffee grounds!!
Reply:you can get coffee grounds
Reply:Used coffee grounds, many Starbucks give them away to customers on a first come basis. Check with your local store manager for details.
Reply:A dead coffee jockey.
skin disease
Monday, April 13, 2009
What plants would work in my yard?
Ok, so when my dad was still living with us, he always knew what to do in the yard and what plants went where. When he left, I picked up a job and I didn%26#039;t have time to pay attention to the gardens and yard while keeping up with high school, work, and college classes. I live on 20.11 acres, and most of that is Pine trees.
I have about 6 square gardens around pine trees. Borders made with logs. I want four flowers to plant in each of these that need little care and last longest through out the year. I also have Elephant ears and mother-in-laws around an oak tree in the same area. I have three large Diamond-ish gardens that have Azalea%26#039;s in them. They might be magnolias instead of Azalea%26#039;s.
But anyways, thats the area I%26#039;m working with. There%26#039;s a gazebo out there as well. It%26#039;s surrounded part by a picket fence and part just a regular fence, both of which are white.
If anyone has any idea%26#039;s on what flowers to plant, and what mulch, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks much!
MJ
What plants would work in my yard?
Go to a plant nursery or some place like Home Depot where you will find books to buy and review. There are pages on those books that have complete layouts with regard to height and color that would look nice. You might want a landscape professional to do it for you since you have a lot of land and it would take ages to get things done. You might like to choose some plants that come up every year and others that you plant yearly so you can change the color if you like. You might also want to order a catalog from burpee.com and see what flowers you like and which grow well in your area. If you have a conservatory around you might want to visit there and see maybe which plants attract butterflies, praying mantis, or bees if that%26#039;s your thing.
Reply:Mary Jo,
I would use a variety of hosta%26#039;s under the Pine trees. They are very easy to grow and do well in the shade. If you have sunny areas I would use sedum which is hardy and very easy also. Ice plants are also awesome but love the sun and very easy to work with. My ice plants bloom from spring to late fall.
Good luck!!
Steve
Reply:I use a lot of hostas in my flower gardens. They have a pretty bloom and can be divided after a couple of years. They grow will in sun or shade. I have also found that the mulch that will last the longest is cypress. Hope this helps.
computer
I have about 6 square gardens around pine trees. Borders made with logs. I want four flowers to plant in each of these that need little care and last longest through out the year. I also have Elephant ears and mother-in-laws around an oak tree in the same area. I have three large Diamond-ish gardens that have Azalea%26#039;s in them. They might be magnolias instead of Azalea%26#039;s.
But anyways, thats the area I%26#039;m working with. There%26#039;s a gazebo out there as well. It%26#039;s surrounded part by a picket fence and part just a regular fence, both of which are white.
If anyone has any idea%26#039;s on what flowers to plant, and what mulch, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks much!
MJ
What plants would work in my yard?
Go to a plant nursery or some place like Home Depot where you will find books to buy and review. There are pages on those books that have complete layouts with regard to height and color that would look nice. You might want a landscape professional to do it for you since you have a lot of land and it would take ages to get things done. You might like to choose some plants that come up every year and others that you plant yearly so you can change the color if you like. You might also want to order a catalog from burpee.com and see what flowers you like and which grow well in your area. If you have a conservatory around you might want to visit there and see maybe which plants attract butterflies, praying mantis, or bees if that%26#039;s your thing.
Reply:Mary Jo,
I would use a variety of hosta%26#039;s under the Pine trees. They are very easy to grow and do well in the shade. If you have sunny areas I would use sedum which is hardy and very easy also. Ice plants are also awesome but love the sun and very easy to work with. My ice plants bloom from spring to late fall.
Good luck!!
Steve
Reply:I use a lot of hostas in my flower gardens. They have a pretty bloom and can be divided after a couple of years. They grow will in sun or shade. I have also found that the mulch that will last the longest is cypress. Hope this helps.
computer
Do these go good together?
ok how would i incorperate two colors into my wedding. like my colors are azalea(which is a pink color) and yellow. this is my bridesmaids dresses
http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
my mom suggested to have my flower girls and ring bearer to be in yellow dresses with azalea bow and the ring bearer in a yellow tux? would that look good?
Do these go good together?
I am using pink and yellow for my wedding, too! Watermelon and canary, specifically. :)
I think having all that pink and yellow on both children may be a bit overwhelming. Perhaps the flower girl in yellow and the ring bearer in a classic black tux with a yellow bowtie. Then she could carry pink flowers with a pink ribbon on the basket, and he could have a pink pin of flowers on his tux to bring out that accent.
Good luck! I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;ll be precious, either way! :)
Edit: I just realized, my bridesmaids even have the same dress style as yours! :)
Reply:Nice dress and pretty color. Have the ring bearer in whatever color tux the men are wearing (with your colors, a medium grey would be nice). Flower girl dress in white, with a sash in pink, then pink, yellow and white flowers.
Same with flowers for the bridesmaids, and you, too. The yellow just pretties everything up, and is a great choice to complement the pink.
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
Reply:I do not like the idea with the yellow tux either. He could wear the black tux with the yellow vest/tie. For the flower girl you could do the pink dress with yellow sash or do what the above person posted and let the bridesmaid have yellow flowers. and the flower girl could throw the yello petals you could do subtel things to put yellow things
Reply:Hmm, pink and yellow is a lot of color, even if it%26#039;s a spring or summer wedding. I%26#039;m not particularly fond of having yellow flower girl dresses, as it would really be a LOt going down that aisle.
I think the best way to incorporate the yellow is with small accents. What about yellow flowers? Yellow tulips would be beautiful with that bridesmaids dress. You could also have the groomsmen wear yellow ties (yellow and black go really, REALLY well together - it would be unique and understated at the same time). You could even dye the bridesmaids shoes yellow. A little pop of color at the feet is always a good thing.
But having a yellow flower girl standing next to a pink bridesmaid would be a little too bold and unflattering all together. I would have the flower girls in a very neutral color like cream or ivory. You could maybe put a pink sash around their waists if you want to bring the pink in more.
The key to using two bright/bold colors is to use one as a dominate and one as an accent. Otherwise, it can look TOO planned out and overwhelming.
I LOVE the two colors you%26#039;ve chosen though ... and the bridesmaids dresses? Gorgeous. Just refine the usage of yellow, and it will be an absolutely picture perfect day.
Reply:Yes it%26#039;s cute, but have the ring bearer wear a black tux with yellow vest/tie/bow. Don%26#039;t overpower with both colors. Use one color as your primary (which seems to be azalea since that%26#039;s the color your BM dresses are) and accent with yellow.
Reply:I think with yellow it gets a bit too bright I would suggest maybe a royal blue if you want to keep it bright or a navy blue. Blue tones will bring out the pink more The yellow will drown it
Reply:Cute on the pink yellow dresses but I wouldn%26#039;t do a yellow bow unless it%26#039;s more of a %26quot;butter%26quot; color. That would look amazing. Bright yellow would overpower the pink and cut them in half. I%26#039;m not too big on the little guy wearing all yellow either. Tuxes can look so overbearing on a little one already the yellow would eat him up. Plus, if he is under 5 or 6 he might not be able to order anything from an adult line. I%26#039;m not even sure where you would find a yellow tuxedo. It would look like a costume on him as well unless the other guys were wearing all yellow too.
Pink and yellow are so cute together but it has to be the right shades so they don%26#039;t fight against each other.
Reply:I don%26#039;t particular like the idea of a ring bearer wearing a yellow tux and I think it is to much for the flower girls. I would have the ring bearer wear a suit with a yellow tie and have the girls in white dress with a pink sash and then you can pin a yellow flower on the sash.
Reply:i think it would look better if the flow girls wore a light periwinkle or a dim color. and the ring bearer should wear the same color as the flower girls just a little darker.
Reply:the flower girl idea is great
for the ring bearer have it in a nice yellow vest,
not a yellow suit
have the groomsmen wear yellow ties
dental
http://davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_byco...
my mom suggested to have my flower girls and ring bearer to be in yellow dresses with azalea bow and the ring bearer in a yellow tux? would that look good?
Do these go good together?
I am using pink and yellow for my wedding, too! Watermelon and canary, specifically. :)
I think having all that pink and yellow on both children may be a bit overwhelming. Perhaps the flower girl in yellow and the ring bearer in a classic black tux with a yellow bowtie. Then she could carry pink flowers with a pink ribbon on the basket, and he could have a pink pin of flowers on his tux to bring out that accent.
Good luck! I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;ll be precious, either way! :)
Edit: I just realized, my bridesmaids even have the same dress style as yours! :)
Reply:Nice dress and pretty color. Have the ring bearer in whatever color tux the men are wearing (with your colors, a medium grey would be nice). Flower girl dress in white, with a sash in pink, then pink, yellow and white flowers.
Same with flowers for the bridesmaids, and you, too. The yellow just pretties everything up, and is a great choice to complement the pink.
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
Reply:I do not like the idea with the yellow tux either. He could wear the black tux with the yellow vest/tie. For the flower girl you could do the pink dress with yellow sash or do what the above person posted and let the bridesmaid have yellow flowers. and the flower girl could throw the yello petals you could do subtel things to put yellow things
Reply:Hmm, pink and yellow is a lot of color, even if it%26#039;s a spring or summer wedding. I%26#039;m not particularly fond of having yellow flower girl dresses, as it would really be a LOt going down that aisle.
I think the best way to incorporate the yellow is with small accents. What about yellow flowers? Yellow tulips would be beautiful with that bridesmaids dress. You could also have the groomsmen wear yellow ties (yellow and black go really, REALLY well together - it would be unique and understated at the same time). You could even dye the bridesmaids shoes yellow. A little pop of color at the feet is always a good thing.
But having a yellow flower girl standing next to a pink bridesmaid would be a little too bold and unflattering all together. I would have the flower girls in a very neutral color like cream or ivory. You could maybe put a pink sash around their waists if you want to bring the pink in more.
The key to using two bright/bold colors is to use one as a dominate and one as an accent. Otherwise, it can look TOO planned out and overwhelming.
I LOVE the two colors you%26#039;ve chosen though ... and the bridesmaids dresses? Gorgeous. Just refine the usage of yellow, and it will be an absolutely picture perfect day.
Reply:Yes it%26#039;s cute, but have the ring bearer wear a black tux with yellow vest/tie/bow. Don%26#039;t overpower with both colors. Use one color as your primary (which seems to be azalea since that%26#039;s the color your BM dresses are) and accent with yellow.
Reply:I think with yellow it gets a bit too bright I would suggest maybe a royal blue if you want to keep it bright or a navy blue. Blue tones will bring out the pink more The yellow will drown it
Reply:Cute on the pink yellow dresses but I wouldn%26#039;t do a yellow bow unless it%26#039;s more of a %26quot;butter%26quot; color. That would look amazing. Bright yellow would overpower the pink and cut them in half. I%26#039;m not too big on the little guy wearing all yellow either. Tuxes can look so overbearing on a little one already the yellow would eat him up. Plus, if he is under 5 or 6 he might not be able to order anything from an adult line. I%26#039;m not even sure where you would find a yellow tuxedo. It would look like a costume on him as well unless the other guys were wearing all yellow too.
Pink and yellow are so cute together but it has to be the right shades so they don%26#039;t fight against each other.
Reply:I don%26#039;t particular like the idea of a ring bearer wearing a yellow tux and I think it is to much for the flower girls. I would have the ring bearer wear a suit with a yellow tie and have the girls in white dress with a pink sash and then you can pin a yellow flower on the sash.
Reply:i think it would look better if the flow girls wore a light periwinkle or a dim color. and the ring bearer should wear the same color as the flower girls just a little darker.
Reply:the flower girl idea is great
for the ring bearer have it in a nice yellow vest,
not a yellow suit
have the groomsmen wear yellow ties
dental
Need suggestions for wedding flowers....?
Hi all! You%26#039;ve helped me before so here I am again. :)
My wedding colors are Azalea and Blue Velvet (bridesmaid dresses are from David%26#039;s Bridal in those colors) and my accent color is silver. I have 4 bridesmaids and we have 4 groomsmen (this does include Matron of Honor and Best Man). My girls are wearing the same dress but two in Azalea and two are in the Blue velvet. The groomsmen will be wearing the matching vest of the girl%26#039;s dress they are walking with. On the top of my dress there is silver lace etching so my fiance will be wearing a silver vest to match me.
We are trying to not go too expensive and I definitely would like fresh flowers.
I am meeting with the florist on Saturday and would just like to go in with some kind of idea of what could be in my budget.
Any ideas for those colors would be greatly appreciated!
Need suggestions for wedding flowers....?
get dipped roses. im having a bunch of colors in mine, but i want a lot of white too. what im doing is getting fresh white roses and having them TIPPED in all my colors. that way you still see all the white, but looking at my boquet, you see color accents on all the roses. im also using some gladyolas, they are so pretty and wedding-y! good luck!
Reply:Your florist is the best person to give you advice. I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll have color swatches with you, and that will help in making your decision. Your colors sound lovely.
I don%26#039;t know what the shades of blue are. In my daughter%26#039;s wedding, her bridesmaids wore %26quot;navy blue,%26quot; but it was more of a subtle, lovely %26quot;toned down%26quot; royal blue. It wasn%26#039;t the dark, somber color that we all know as %26quot;navy.%26quot;
She, too, was on a budget. Her bridesmaid carried 3 white roses with sprays of blue delphinium and accents of long, slender lariope grass. The boquets were tied with sheer, white ribbon in a pale ivory color to match the roses. They were lovely.
There are many pretty, suitable flowers that will not wreck your budget.
I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:Just explain the situation to the florist. They will use larger flowers in the colors you specify to keep costs down.
If you allow them more wiggle room, and don%26#039;t come in with a specific idea, you%26#039;ll get a better price.
Remember, you are paying for their expertise. If you%26#039;re not confident in their abilities, go somewhere else.
Reply:For something different, you could have the bridesmaids carry a bouquet of only fresh baby%26#039;s breath. I think that would be beautiful.
And you could do the same and put some silver and blue accents in there and use a silver or blue ribbon to wrap the bouquet.
Congrats and best wishes for a happy life!
Reply:blue hydrangeas. They look beautiful in pictures. You can mix in some greenery and white stephanoctis (sp?) with maybe some white calla lillies or roses. I think there is also a variety of blue peonies. Blue irises are gorgeous as well. Remember, the flowers can be a complimentary color. They don%26#039;t have to be blue or have blue elements if you don%26#039;t want them to, but here are some beautiful bouquets I found on theknot.com. You can search by color. Check out these pics for some ideas:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Reply:Stick to a flower color scheme of whites, creams, ivorys and champagne colors accented with silver ribbons.
Reply:Ok apparently I%26#039;m the odd ball. I don%26#039;t think with that much blue you should carry blue flowers. I think it should stand out against the dresses.
Canary yellow flowers would pop against those dresses (especially the blue velvet).
Perhaps a blush pink rose arrangement.
I really like the konfetti roses (i think thats how they are spelled). They really pop
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffclow/35...
With the azalea being so bright a color (love it btw), perhaps do a muted flower like the purples/blues they had above. Or a more blush rose with only the tips pink. I think its a Nicole Floribunda rose or a Gemini tea rose.
Calla lily is a very popular wedding flower and comes in all colors too. I used flame tipped calla lilies in mine. It also had bear grass in the arrangements. I love arrangements with the different grasses.
http://www.callalilies.net/Callafornia%2...
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp...
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp...
http://www.theflowerexchange.com/shop/Pr...
But they also come in the bold yellow like this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/airchild/44...
Plus for your bouquet you could get some in that exact same bold as the azalea dress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahardcastle...
Plus they are normally in white so you can have white as well in your bouquet or for the bouts.
Of course since the dresses are so different in colors, they probably shouldn%26#039;t all carry the same bouquet. It should probably be very different for the blue velvet as the azalea. Those are both so eye popping that if you can, I%26#039;d take a fabric swatch of each dress to the florist so that you can show him the colors. If not, at least take your laptop.
Hope this helps!
Reply:Cala lilies are beautiful!!! You can use one big cala lily wrapped in silver wire accented with Azalea and blue velvet. It looks great. I saw it at a wedding this last winter. You can also put some around your cake.
Click on link below to view some pictures. They are awesome.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8391697@N02...
You can get it in most colors but I recommend it in ivory.
It is so rich looking.
Reply:blue lace flower:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
Allium:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
Delphinium:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
Reply:get azelias..i think thier a plant rite?
Payday Loan
My wedding colors are Azalea and Blue Velvet (bridesmaid dresses are from David%26#039;s Bridal in those colors) and my accent color is silver. I have 4 bridesmaids and we have 4 groomsmen (this does include Matron of Honor and Best Man). My girls are wearing the same dress but two in Azalea and two are in the Blue velvet. The groomsmen will be wearing the matching vest of the girl%26#039;s dress they are walking with. On the top of my dress there is silver lace etching so my fiance will be wearing a silver vest to match me.
We are trying to not go too expensive and I definitely would like fresh flowers.
I am meeting with the florist on Saturday and would just like to go in with some kind of idea of what could be in my budget.
Any ideas for those colors would be greatly appreciated!
Need suggestions for wedding flowers....?
get dipped roses. im having a bunch of colors in mine, but i want a lot of white too. what im doing is getting fresh white roses and having them TIPPED in all my colors. that way you still see all the white, but looking at my boquet, you see color accents on all the roses. im also using some gladyolas, they are so pretty and wedding-y! good luck!
Reply:Your florist is the best person to give you advice. I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll have color swatches with you, and that will help in making your decision. Your colors sound lovely.
I don%26#039;t know what the shades of blue are. In my daughter%26#039;s wedding, her bridesmaids wore %26quot;navy blue,%26quot; but it was more of a subtle, lovely %26quot;toned down%26quot; royal blue. It wasn%26#039;t the dark, somber color that we all know as %26quot;navy.%26quot;
She, too, was on a budget. Her bridesmaid carried 3 white roses with sprays of blue delphinium and accents of long, slender lariope grass. The boquets were tied with sheer, white ribbon in a pale ivory color to match the roses. They were lovely.
There are many pretty, suitable flowers that will not wreck your budget.
I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:Just explain the situation to the florist. They will use larger flowers in the colors you specify to keep costs down.
If you allow them more wiggle room, and don%26#039;t come in with a specific idea, you%26#039;ll get a better price.
Remember, you are paying for their expertise. If you%26#039;re not confident in their abilities, go somewhere else.
Reply:For something different, you could have the bridesmaids carry a bouquet of only fresh baby%26#039;s breath. I think that would be beautiful.
And you could do the same and put some silver and blue accents in there and use a silver or blue ribbon to wrap the bouquet.
Congrats and best wishes for a happy life!
Reply:blue hydrangeas. They look beautiful in pictures. You can mix in some greenery and white stephanoctis (sp?) with maybe some white calla lillies or roses. I think there is also a variety of blue peonies. Blue irises are gorgeous as well. Remember, the flowers can be a complimentary color. They don%26#039;t have to be blue or have blue elements if you don%26#039;t want them to, but here are some beautiful bouquets I found on theknot.com. You can search by color. Check out these pics for some ideas:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Reply:Stick to a flower color scheme of whites, creams, ivorys and champagne colors accented with silver ribbons.
Reply:Ok apparently I%26#039;m the odd ball. I don%26#039;t think with that much blue you should carry blue flowers. I think it should stand out against the dresses.
Canary yellow flowers would pop against those dresses (especially the blue velvet).
Perhaps a blush pink rose arrangement.
I really like the konfetti roses (i think thats how they are spelled). They really pop
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffclow/35...
With the azalea being so bright a color (love it btw), perhaps do a muted flower like the purples/blues they had above. Or a more blush rose with only the tips pink. I think its a Nicole Floribunda rose or a Gemini tea rose.
Calla lily is a very popular wedding flower and comes in all colors too. I used flame tipped calla lilies in mine. It also had bear grass in the arrangements. I love arrangements with the different grasses.
http://www.callalilies.net/Callafornia%2...
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp...
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp...
http://www.theflowerexchange.com/shop/Pr...
But they also come in the bold yellow like this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/airchild/44...
Plus for your bouquet you could get some in that exact same bold as the azalea dress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahardcastle...
Plus they are normally in white so you can have white as well in your bouquet or for the bouts.
Of course since the dresses are so different in colors, they probably shouldn%26#039;t all carry the same bouquet. It should probably be very different for the blue velvet as the azalea. Those are both so eye popping that if you can, I%26#039;d take a fabric swatch of each dress to the florist so that you can show him the colors. If not, at least take your laptop.
Hope this helps!
Reply:Cala lilies are beautiful!!! You can use one big cala lily wrapped in silver wire accented with Azalea and blue velvet. It looks great. I saw it at a wedding this last winter. You can also put some around your cake.
Click on link below to view some pictures. They are awesome.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8391697@N02...
You can get it in most colors but I recommend it in ivory.
It is so rich looking.
Reply:blue lace flower:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
Allium:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
Delphinium:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
Reply:get azelias..i think thier a plant rite?
Payday Loan
Does anyone know how much or how often to water azaleas?
Generally speaking: WATERING -Azaleas need a soil that is moist, but not soggy, throughout the year. They are not deep-rooted. Make sure the entire shallow root zone is moistened when watering.Check the soil with your finger to determine how deeply any water has penetrated. Generally a deep soaking once a week is sufficient. Use an irrigation basin around each plant -slow deep soaking or low sprinklers to cover ground beneath the plant. Avoid overhead watering as wet flowers finish much faster. I hope this gives you some idea......
Does anyone know how much or how often to water azaleas?
outside: you must have acid soil. peat moss beds are best.
indoors: call your florist or nurseryman.
i have west texas alkaline soil. azaleas have to be planted in peat moss trenches to live here.in east texas,however, they flouish like magic. you must travel to tyler, texas, when the azaleas,rhododendrons,dogwood trees, and redbud trees are in bloom. you just won%26#039;t believe your eyes. every yard in the entire city displays a fairyland of brilliantly colored gorgeous blooms.--one of the most unforgetable trips of my life!
Reply:I would say at least twice a week depending on how hot or cool it is. And I would water them with watering hose for at least 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
Reply:In the ground once a week, In pots 2-3 x%26#039;s per week depending on the heat and humidity of your area.
Reply:5 mins per day
Reply:azaleas really need rain water rather than tap water it is much better for them. so the best way to water them is from a rain water butt or standing them outside in the rain. feeding them should be done with a sequeseted iron formular obtained from a garden center. they do prefer as already said peat based acid soil
good luck
Soles
Does anyone know how much or how often to water azaleas?
outside: you must have acid soil. peat moss beds are best.
indoors: call your florist or nurseryman.
i have west texas alkaline soil. azaleas have to be planted in peat moss trenches to live here.in east texas,however, they flouish like magic. you must travel to tyler, texas, when the azaleas,rhododendrons,dogwood trees, and redbud trees are in bloom. you just won%26#039;t believe your eyes. every yard in the entire city displays a fairyland of brilliantly colored gorgeous blooms.--one of the most unforgetable trips of my life!
Reply:I would say at least twice a week depending on how hot or cool it is. And I would water them with watering hose for at least 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
Reply:In the ground once a week, In pots 2-3 x%26#039;s per week depending on the heat and humidity of your area.
Reply:5 mins per day
Reply:azaleas really need rain water rather than tap water it is much better for them. so the best way to water them is from a rain water butt or standing them outside in the rain. feeding them should be done with a sequeseted iron formular obtained from a garden center. they do prefer as already said peat based acid soil
good luck
Soles
Is it true that I shouldn't plant vegetables where azaleas once grew?
Most vegies like a neutral soil - azaleas thrive in an acid soil. So if you want to plant vegies you will have to add soil amendments to sweeten the soil. As for the %26quot;poison%26quot; issue - if in doubt plant fruiting vegetables like tomatos or peppers, and plant leafy vegetables like spinach or lettuce elsewhere.
Is it true that I shouldn%26#039;t plant vegetables where azaleas once grew?
i don%26#039;t know the full answer but i do know that azaleas are acidic plants. They like lots of acid and will thrive under these conditions. I hope it helps a little!
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Is it true that I shouldn%26#039;t plant vegetables where azaleas once grew?
i don%26#039;t know the full answer but i do know that azaleas are acidic plants. They like lots of acid and will thrive under these conditions. I hope it helps a little!
acne scar
Coffee Grounds?
I read that you can use Azalea fertilizer on Gardenias. I also read that Azalea%26#039;s do well with coffee grounds. Would that hold true to Gardenia%26#039;s then? I live in So. Cal. inland.
Coffee Grounds?
What you%26#039;re looking at is two plants that require an acidic soil. Coffee and, therefore, the grounds are slightly acidic. That%26#039;s why coffee grounds help the soil for Azaleas and Gardenias. They also provide organic matter that the plants can use when they decompose.
Reply:It%26#039;s a good way to get rid of your coffee grounds, that%26#039;s for sure. I%26#039;ve heard that coffee grounds will not work as a fertilizer. Maybe if you use unused coffee grounds, that might work, but then you get your flowers addicted to caffeine, and then you will have to water them with coke.
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Coffee Grounds?
What you%26#039;re looking at is two plants that require an acidic soil. Coffee and, therefore, the grounds are slightly acidic. That%26#039;s why coffee grounds help the soil for Azaleas and Gardenias. They also provide organic matter that the plants can use when they decompose.
Reply:It%26#039;s a good way to get rid of your coffee grounds, that%26#039;s for sure. I%26#039;ve heard that coffee grounds will not work as a fertilizer. Maybe if you use unused coffee grounds, that might work, but then you get your flowers addicted to caffeine, and then you will have to water them with coke.
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Plants that have been given as sympathy gifts.?
I received a beautiful potted azalea %26quot;from florist%26quot; and also 2 Large rose bushes. Can the azalea be placed in the ground outside? It has already started to droop so I know that I will have to trim it back. Also can rose bushes do well in large containers? I have no area to plant them in that would receive the sun that they need.
Plants that have been given as sympathy gifts.?
Yes, the azalea plant can be planted in the ground. It prefers a place that has afternoon shade (not too hot). Make sure that the ground drains well. It likes to be damp, but not soggy!
Yes, the rose bushes can be planted in containers. Just make sure that they get regular water!!
Good Luck!!
Reply:you can plant the roses in what is called a patio pot all home depots have them and lowes as well . good luck .
Reply:they%26#039;re gonna do great no matter what you do! as long as you do any other neccessary upkeep on them and i don%26#039;t know what that is, but they%26#039;ll do fine with the right amounts of other things
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Plants that have been given as sympathy gifts.?
Yes, the azalea plant can be planted in the ground. It prefers a place that has afternoon shade (not too hot). Make sure that the ground drains well. It likes to be damp, but not soggy!
Yes, the rose bushes can be planted in containers. Just make sure that they get regular water!!
Good Luck!!
Reply:you can plant the roses in what is called a patio pot all home depots have them and lowes as well . good luck .
Reply:they%26#039;re gonna do great no matter what you do! as long as you do any other neccessary upkeep on them and i don%26#039;t know what that is, but they%26#039;ll do fine with the right amounts of other things
genealogy mormon
Azala leaves?
are Azalea leaves good for bunnies? we have a few azalea (sp) bushes in our backyard and i feed the leaves to my six year old bunny but i was wondering if they%26#039;re good for bunnies? like will my bunny get any nutrition from them or anything? thanks!
Azala leaves?
Azaleas are very poisonous to rabbits!!!
Stop feeding your bunny the leaves, or any other parts of the plant!
Reply:i got the plant wrong. we have a lot of bushes at my house and i heard my mom say one was an azalea bush and i thought that we were feeding my bunny azelea leaves but it turns out they weren%26#039;t azaleas. Report It
Reply:check Internet
Reply:well really i think that they are good for the bunnies but I%26#039;ll read up on it and give the answer to you
Reply:Aside from obvious toxins like insecticides, rodenticides, and cleaning supplies, be aware that common plants such as aloe, **azalea**, Calla lily, Lily of the Valley, philodendron, and assorted plant bulbs can be poisonous to rabbits.
Please do your research on if something is safe for your pets, BEFORE feeding it to them, in the future!!!!!
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Azala leaves?
Azaleas are very poisonous to rabbits!!!
Stop feeding your bunny the leaves, or any other parts of the plant!
Reply:i got the plant wrong. we have a lot of bushes at my house and i heard my mom say one was an azalea bush and i thought that we were feeding my bunny azelea leaves but it turns out they weren%26#039;t azaleas. Report It
Reply:check Internet
Reply:well really i think that they are good for the bunnies but I%26#039;ll read up on it and give the answer to you
Reply:Aside from obvious toxins like insecticides, rodenticides, and cleaning supplies, be aware that common plants such as aloe, **azalea**, Calla lily, Lily of the Valley, philodendron, and assorted plant bulbs can be poisonous to rabbits.
Please do your research on if something is safe for your pets, BEFORE feeding it to them, in the future!!!!!
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Is this a good prank???
One of my neighbors is a son of a b*tch and we are always messing with each other. Recently, I put some of my garbage in his kid%26#039;s playhouse and he actually had the nerve to uproot one of my new azalea bushes. I want to get him back so I think I%26#039;m going to put a rattlesnake in his mailbox. What do you think? Any better ideas? I really want to get this guy back for that azalea bush.
Is this a good prank???
a rattlesnake is good, but a cobra would be better.
Reply:I had a Friend who once scattered turnip seeds over an adversary%26#039;s grass.. the turnips kept sprouting and sprouting.. they%26#039;re hard to get out...
a snake is just plain mean and could be construed (by a prosecuting attorney) as attempted murder.. not a good plan. it could be one of his kids that goes to get the mail.. and that would be very, very bad.. I%26#039;d think he%26#039;d pull out more than just your azalea... think body parts.
time to grow up, boys.
Reply:I think a rattle snake is a bit extreme,stick a fish down the back of his heater or something like that.
Reply:How about putting an apology note in his mailbox? Still bent on revenge? Ok....try putting a %26quot;For Sale%26quot; sign in front of his house.
Reply:If the rattlesnake doesn%26#039;t fry in the heat from the sun, if he or his ,wife or heaven forbid one of his children get bitten ,you%26#039;ll go to prison for pre-meditated murder.I think I would think of something a little less drastic perhaps.
Reply:you should put a cat in his mail box not a snake. its just as funny and wont hurt him or his family members as badly
Reply:Really do you want to hurt this man for having a social disorder. I think that you have already received a lot of good advice (turnip seeds being a good non-harmful one - dandelion seeds being a good one too), but wouldn%26#039;t it be easier to make friends or at least be civil to each other? Why would you want his kids to have their play area vandalized? Have they done something to you too?
Reply:You want to go to jail, dont do it. You need to act like adults and be freinds with your neighbor. You have described a terrible act. Again dont do it, rather send him some flowers and make friends. You need friends not this petty war.
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Is this a good prank???
a rattlesnake is good, but a cobra would be better.
Reply:I had a Friend who once scattered turnip seeds over an adversary%26#039;s grass.. the turnips kept sprouting and sprouting.. they%26#039;re hard to get out...
a snake is just plain mean and could be construed (by a prosecuting attorney) as attempted murder.. not a good plan. it could be one of his kids that goes to get the mail.. and that would be very, very bad.. I%26#039;d think he%26#039;d pull out more than just your azalea... think body parts.
time to grow up, boys.
Reply:I think a rattle snake is a bit extreme,stick a fish down the back of his heater or something like that.
Reply:How about putting an apology note in his mailbox? Still bent on revenge? Ok....try putting a %26quot;For Sale%26quot; sign in front of his house.
Reply:If the rattlesnake doesn%26#039;t fry in the heat from the sun, if he or his ,wife or heaven forbid one of his children get bitten ,you%26#039;ll go to prison for pre-meditated murder.I think I would think of something a little less drastic perhaps.
Reply:you should put a cat in his mail box not a snake. its just as funny and wont hurt him or his family members as badly
Reply:Really do you want to hurt this man for having a social disorder. I think that you have already received a lot of good advice (turnip seeds being a good non-harmful one - dandelion seeds being a good one too), but wouldn%26#039;t it be easier to make friends or at least be civil to each other? Why would you want his kids to have their play area vandalized? Have they done something to you too?
Reply:You want to go to jail, dont do it. You need to act like adults and be freinds with your neighbor. You have described a terrible act. Again dont do it, rather send him some flowers and make friends. You need friends not this petty war.
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What plants grow well in acid soil as well as azaleas?
For a list of plants go to
http://www.crescentbloom.com/Plants/List...
http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Solu...
Please note this does not include roses. Most roses grow well with a soil pH of 5.5 to 7, although a pH of 6.5 is ideal. While slightly acidic soils range form pH 5.8 to 6.5 and extremely acid soils range from pH 4.0-5.0. Roses are not considered acid loving plants but they tolerate slight acidity. But plants, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, white potatoes and conifer trees, tolerate strong acid soils and grow well at pH5.0 - 5.5.
Rock alpines for acid soil
http://www.plantideas.com/alpine/alpinli...
What plants grow well in acid soil as well as azaleas?
Try rhododendrons, or we call them Rodie%26#039;s. They are very colorful, and love soil that is acidy, as I grew mine under the redwoods, and they love it. I had some red ones and purple ones, and when they flower, they are beautiful to look at.
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Reply:Pieris, various heathers, Camellias, some Magnolias, Rhododendron, very many woodland and bog plants, Lilies. Try a search for %26quot;acid loving plants%26quot; on any search engine.
Reply:Gardenias and chrysanthemums are acid loving plants.
Reply:Roses like acidic soil.
Reply:Camellias and Rhododendrons
Reply:Rhododendrons
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http://www.crescentbloom.com/Plants/List...
http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Solu...
Please note this does not include roses. Most roses grow well with a soil pH of 5.5 to 7, although a pH of 6.5 is ideal. While slightly acidic soils range form pH 5.8 to 6.5 and extremely acid soils range from pH 4.0-5.0. Roses are not considered acid loving plants but they tolerate slight acidity. But plants, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, white potatoes and conifer trees, tolerate strong acid soils and grow well at pH5.0 - 5.5.
Rock alpines for acid soil
http://www.plantideas.com/alpine/alpinli...
What plants grow well in acid soil as well as azaleas?
Try rhododendrons, or we call them Rodie%26#039;s. They are very colorful, and love soil that is acidy, as I grew mine under the redwoods, and they love it. I had some red ones and purple ones, and when they flower, they are beautiful to look at.
Reply:hydrangas
Reply:Pieris, various heathers, Camellias, some Magnolias, Rhododendron, very many woodland and bog plants, Lilies. Try a search for %26quot;acid loving plants%26quot; on any search engine.
Reply:Gardenias and chrysanthemums are acid loving plants.
Reply:Roses like acidic soil.
Reply:Camellias and Rhododendrons
Reply:Rhododendrons
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Is there anything I can do to revive dying azaleas?
First, find out why they are dying. Poor soil, too much water, not enough water, diesease, etc. Then find the solution.
Is there anything I can do to revive dying azaleas?
azaleas need to have the tops of their roots out of the soil and exposed to light. You can add a cup full of epson salts to the ground and water it in to replace magnesium in the soil---if the leaves are getting a orange color.
Reply:Water Water and make sure they get plenty of it ...Do not cut back at this time of year
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Is there anything I can do to revive dying azaleas?
azaleas need to have the tops of their roots out of the soil and exposed to light. You can add a cup full of epson salts to the ground and water it in to replace magnesium in the soil---if the leaves are getting a orange color.
Reply:Water Water and make sure they get plenty of it ...Do not cut back at this time of year
dental
Can I plant anything in potting soil meant for azaleas and camellias.?
Will non acidic loving plants still grow o.k. in it.
Can I plant anything in potting soil meant for azaleas and camellias.?
Most non acidic plants will grow in it but they wont thrive. To get them to thrive just add a bit of LAN or agricultural lime to neutralise the soil. Be careful of too much lime.
Reply:Some may but I wouldn%26#039;t recommend it. There are so many different soils on the market and I suggest that you stick to what is needed for your specific plant. Good luck.
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Can I plant anything in potting soil meant for azaleas and camellias.?
Most non acidic plants will grow in it but they wont thrive. To get them to thrive just add a bit of LAN or agricultural lime to neutralise the soil. Be careful of too much lime.
Reply:Some may but I wouldn%26#039;t recommend it. There are so many different soils on the market and I suggest that you stick to what is needed for your specific plant. Good luck.
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When is the best time of year to transplant azaleas?
winter is the best time because you want to transplant it when it is dormant to minimize transplant shock. the range is from mid fall to early spring with winter being the best time
When is the best time of year to transplant azaleas?
no problem. just make sure if you do this in winter to do it on a mild day and mulch or pine straw before the ground freezes. good luck! Report It
Reply:Spring to early summer....so now.
Reply:always after they bloom if they are already established.
Reply:I disagree with the idea of %26#039;spring%26#039; being the best time. It depends on where you live, but usually fall is best. In the spring you get a lot of top growth, but in the fall you will get root development - which is best long term for your plants.
If you are buying them purchase them while in bloom, so that you are certain of the color.
I went to school for horticulture and originally am from Alabama.
Reply:Spring time is always the best time
to replant anything.
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When is the best time of year to transplant azaleas?
no problem. just make sure if you do this in winter to do it on a mild day and mulch or pine straw before the ground freezes. good luck! Report It
Reply:Spring to early summer....so now.
Reply:always after they bloom if they are already established.
Reply:I disagree with the idea of %26#039;spring%26#039; being the best time. It depends on where you live, but usually fall is best. In the spring you get a lot of top growth, but in the fall you will get root development - which is best long term for your plants.
If you are buying them purchase them while in bloom, so that you are certain of the color.
I went to school for horticulture and originally am from Alabama.
Reply:Spring time is always the best time
to replant anything.
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What is the best time of year to trim azaleas? When is a good time to cut back monkey grass?
Azalea branches need to be selectively pruned. Use your hand pruners. Do not take hedge clippers to them. It%26#039;s time consuming. But, you can remove the branches at their base to eliminate the stragglers and open up bushes to allow greater air circulation and sunlight into the bush. Prune after they bloom.
Monkey grass (mondo) is attractive year round and does not need mowing. Monkey grass is an evergreen grass. It is often confused with liriope. Both species need to be divided and thinned in the spring. Slip an old knife into the plant to remove sections of plant and replant them to propagate or share with friends and family. Old growth on both species can be cut back with kitchen shears, scissors, or, if aggressive, it can be mowed. But you don%26#039;t want to remove the new growth.
Some gardeners shear or mow their monkey grass in late February or early March just before the new growth appears. You want to avoid doing this too soon so that you don%26#039;t have to look at sheared monkey grass. Some people mow at the highest mower setting if the edging or bed is not too thick. Others use a string trimmer.
What is the best time of year to trim azaleas? When is a good time to cut back monkey grass?
You should have cut your monkey grass (lyriope) already but you still can if you dig with your fingers to the center of the plant to determine if this year%26#039;s growth has started. If it has, just don%26#039;t cut so short that you clip off the tips of the new leaves.
Trim azaleas just after their blooms fade. Don%26#039;t wait too long after the blooms fade or you will cut off next years flower buds.
Reply:I tip for all pruning is allways prune Dead,diseased,dying and unwanted growth.For maintenance pruning,after flowering.This applys to wall plants.
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Monkey grass (mondo) is attractive year round and does not need mowing. Monkey grass is an evergreen grass. It is often confused with liriope. Both species need to be divided and thinned in the spring. Slip an old knife into the plant to remove sections of plant and replant them to propagate or share with friends and family. Old growth on both species can be cut back with kitchen shears, scissors, or, if aggressive, it can be mowed. But you don%26#039;t want to remove the new growth.
Some gardeners shear or mow their monkey grass in late February or early March just before the new growth appears. You want to avoid doing this too soon so that you don%26#039;t have to look at sheared monkey grass. Some people mow at the highest mower setting if the edging or bed is not too thick. Others use a string trimmer.
What is the best time of year to trim azaleas? When is a good time to cut back monkey grass?
You should have cut your monkey grass (lyriope) already but you still can if you dig with your fingers to the center of the plant to determine if this year%26#039;s growth has started. If it has, just don%26#039;t cut so short that you clip off the tips of the new leaves.
Trim azaleas just after their blooms fade. Don%26#039;t wait too long after the blooms fade or you will cut off next years flower buds.
Reply:I tip for all pruning is allways prune Dead,diseased,dying and unwanted growth.For maintenance pruning,after flowering.This applys to wall plants.
super nanny
Am I too late in pruning back some established azaleas in southeast?
I would not prune them now. As soon as they quit blooming is the correct time. They have already started growth for next years bloom. I%26#039;ve heard they can be pruned up to late June but I would not take the chance. from georgia.
Am I too late in pruning back some established azaleas in southeast?
If they are through blooming it is ok to trim them back now.
Reply:Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
Reply:I have been growing azaleas for approximately 30 years. Now is a good time to prune. I try to prune once they have bloomed. If you apply fertilizer around the base of the plant it is extremely beneficial to push new growth and blooms. The time to not prune azaleas in you area would be after the beginning of August. Why? As the sun gets lower on the horizon it signals the plant that fall is coming and when it does this the plant begins to set blooms on the new growth. Any pruning until the next spring flowering will remove the maturing blooms. This will not harm the plant and you can prune any time except form the first of November till the middle to end of December. Open cuts can be hurt by cold damage. Aftr december the sap is gone and then you can prune but remember all cuts will remove blooms and effect the essence of growing an azalea.
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Am I too late in pruning back some established azaleas in southeast?
If they are through blooming it is ok to trim them back now.
Reply:Try the forums at http://www.suburbangarden.com/ they are geared more toward this type of questions
Reply:I have been growing azaleas for approximately 30 years. Now is a good time to prune. I try to prune once they have bloomed. If you apply fertilizer around the base of the plant it is extremely beneficial to push new growth and blooms. The time to not prune azaleas in you area would be after the beginning of August. Why? As the sun gets lower on the horizon it signals the plant that fall is coming and when it does this the plant begins to set blooms on the new growth. Any pruning until the next spring flowering will remove the maturing blooms. This will not harm the plant and you can prune any time except form the first of November till the middle to end of December. Open cuts can be hurt by cold damage. Aftr december the sap is gone and then you can prune but remember all cuts will remove blooms and effect the essence of growing an azalea.
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