Three questions:
1) Will Dormant Oil Harm Praying Mantis Cocoons? (Getting ready to spray dormant trees and ornamentals.)
2) Planting dahlias even though pests love them: snails and slugs - spider mites and red spiders - earwigs and cucumber beetles. Question: Will Insecticidal Soap treat all the above, or can you recommend a product that will help to control dahlia pests? "Magic" has been recommended to me for snails and slugs. Malathion has been recommended to kill the others. My preference is biological control.
3) a clematis last year had a horrible problem with red spiders. Any suggestions about this?
Thanks much,
Will Dormant Oil Harm Praying Mantis Cocoons?
Yes, dormant oil will kill mantis cocoons. It works by coating and "smothering" eggs of insect pests that have laid over for winter to hatch in spring. This is why it's applied in winter. Your desire to use only biological control is a tough order to accomplish. With all the insect pest nowday's, total control is nearly impossible without using chemicals. You will always have plant damage while trying to control biologically. If you wish to use biological control for the snails, put a ring of "table salt" around the plant area. Snails will not cross through the salt, (it will dissolve them). An insecticidal soap for mites may work, but will not totally eliminate the problem.. Spider mites require a certain chemical for control. They have an entirely different digestive system than the normal insect, and a "mitacide" or "acaracide" is needed to eradicate them totally. Even "diazinon" or "dursban" will not totally control them. Hope this helps somewhat..
Reply:Rose H., I did not see your excellent response to my query. I have relocated Mantis cocoons for years and generally place them inside another shrub for protection. It's extra work, but they're dear to me. Thanks for your helpful advice. Report It
Reply:1. Yes. If you can find the cocoons, relocate them to an area you are not spraying (good luck on that one!).
2. I do not suggest salt for slugs or snails as you may inadvertantly poison your soil (a lot of soils have a high concentration of salt from manure products. Have your soil tested by your county extension office). There are several baits on the market that are good--Escar-go is labeled organic; and some of the other major players in the chemical controls have baits out that are not toxic to pets or children (check the label). Spidermites are a big problem and resistent to many controls. You will most likely have to find a product labeled miticide. There are some pretty good 3 in 1 products (fungicide, miticide, insecticide) that, when you follow the directions, are relatively safe. Spidermites usually prefer plants under dry, stressed conditions, so good garden cultivation and even moisture may minimize the damage. If your garden is relatively small (and you have the patience) take a bucket of soapy water and knock the cucumber beetles into the bucket.
3. Where I live red spiders are the same as spidermites, so the information in 2 would apply. You can also call your extension office for more information on products/controls they suggest for your area.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Plants and Veggies with frost coming tonight....what to do?
I have the following plants and veggies outside planted already what is the best protection for one night of frost...tomato, peppers, broccoli, clematis, verbinia, snapdragons, new seedlings sunflowers coming up, gladioli's. I can't believe this it was just 80 and 90 degress last week. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Plants and Veggies with frost coming tonight....what to do?
Cover tomatoes, peppers, verbena, gladiolus and sunflowers with a cloth--like a sheet or old pillowcase. The broccoli and clematis should survive. Tomatoes and peppers will need to be well-covered since they are the most tender.
Reply:Just cover all your seedlings up overnight and remove the cover in the morning.
Newspaper is a good insulator although horticultural fleece is the best idea.
If you have nothing to cover them with, make a micro climate around them by blocking the frost - piles of rocks, stones, wood, lawn clippings close to the plants will protect them. And don't forget the old standby of plastic bottles with the bottoms cut off!
Reply:hi
i will also say cover them with plastic ,put some sticks around your plant so the plastic wont damage your new plants little sticks will keep away the plastic to touch or bend ur plants ,then in the corners u can use stones to put wait on it ,use big garden bags or any plastic sheet u have.
best of luck
Reply:In Montana we deal with this "weather" issue all the time.
If you have anything in pots, put them in your garage or house.
If you can find some solid topped buckets big enough to put over things in the garden, get to it! Some people use old nursery pots and put shop bags over them.
Get some rolls of clear plastic and cover what you can, holding it down with rocks and stakes, and staples.
Well get going...you are running out of time! ;o)
Reply:throw a sheet over them or a tarp. I've used sheets before and it's worked fine, you just need to keep the frost off, it doesn't matter if they get cold.
Reply:Cover your seedlings with plastic sheeting. This will act as a temporary greenhouse. Be sure to uncover them again in the morning so you don't get condensation going moldy.
The Muse
Reply:Cover them with burlap or cheesecloth, just not plastic.
Reply:The first answer was right. Use anything you have to keep the frost off of them.
Reply:Cover them with a linen bedsheet. Do not cover with plastic
massage shoes
Plants and Veggies with frost coming tonight....what to do?
Cover tomatoes, peppers, verbena, gladiolus and sunflowers with a cloth--like a sheet or old pillowcase. The broccoli and clematis should survive. Tomatoes and peppers will need to be well-covered since they are the most tender.
Reply:Just cover all your seedlings up overnight and remove the cover in the morning.
Newspaper is a good insulator although horticultural fleece is the best idea.
If you have nothing to cover them with, make a micro climate around them by blocking the frost - piles of rocks, stones, wood, lawn clippings close to the plants will protect them. And don't forget the old standby of plastic bottles with the bottoms cut off!
Reply:hi
i will also say cover them with plastic ,put some sticks around your plant so the plastic wont damage your new plants little sticks will keep away the plastic to touch or bend ur plants ,then in the corners u can use stones to put wait on it ,use big garden bags or any plastic sheet u have.
best of luck
Reply:In Montana we deal with this "weather" issue all the time.
If you have anything in pots, put them in your garage or house.
If you can find some solid topped buckets big enough to put over things in the garden, get to it! Some people use old nursery pots and put shop bags over them.
Get some rolls of clear plastic and cover what you can, holding it down with rocks and stakes, and staples.
Well get going...you are running out of time! ;o)
Reply:throw a sheet over them or a tarp. I've used sheets before and it's worked fine, you just need to keep the frost off, it doesn't matter if they get cold.
Reply:Cover your seedlings with plastic sheeting. This will act as a temporary greenhouse. Be sure to uncover them again in the morning so you don't get condensation going moldy.
The Muse
Reply:Cover them with burlap or cheesecloth, just not plastic.
Reply:The first answer was right. Use anything you have to keep the frost off of them.
Reply:Cover them with a linen bedsheet. Do not cover with plastic
massage shoes
A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?
Not anymore need I ask..... I have yellow and deep crimson wallflowers in bloom in my garden as well as roses, sweet peas, clematis and a viburnum which has a masses of pink blooms.
Surely the wallflowers and vibernum should not be flowering until late spring. Why do you think my garden has suddenly burst into bloom at this time of year? I usually have roses and clematis until Christmas or beyond but not sweet peas etc.
A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?
Depends where you live, mine are all dying but hey I planted 170 bulbs for the spring so am looking forward to Spring again
Reply:I always say we should all enjoy every season whilst we can, one day, who knows what the seasons will be Report It
Reply:I agree - for us humans, but the non-humans haven't much of a choice - is that fair? We should take responsibility for the rubbish we leave behind for the planet to deal with. Report It
Reply:the world is messed up!
Reply:not all the flowers are gone.
Reply:It's climate change and there's nothing you or anyone else (inc politicians) can do about it. Enjoy.
Reply:long time passing
Reply:It's depressingly warm, is why, especially in Scotland - the south of England seems to be heading for a mediterranean-type climate with only two seasons, one of which might be colder than average where Scotland is warmer than average - even though it might still be, ultimately, colder in Scotland, if you get what I'm saying.
I'm thinking of growing olive trees in my garden.
However, many plants are affected by light levels, not warmth, so some things will still do better in the south than the north, and vice versa. Have you had a lot of sunny days? That might be making the difference - light AND warmth.
Surely the wallflowers and vibernum should not be flowering until late spring. Why do you think my garden has suddenly burst into bloom at this time of year? I usually have roses and clematis until Christmas or beyond but not sweet peas etc.
A few weeks ago I was asking where had all the flowers gone.?
Depends where you live, mine are all dying but hey I planted 170 bulbs for the spring so am looking forward to Spring again
Reply:I always say we should all enjoy every season whilst we can, one day, who knows what the seasons will be Report It
Reply:I agree - for us humans, but the non-humans haven't much of a choice - is that fair? We should take responsibility for the rubbish we leave behind for the planet to deal with. Report It
Reply:the world is messed up!
Reply:not all the flowers are gone.
Reply:It's climate change and there's nothing you or anyone else (inc politicians) can do about it. Enjoy.
Reply:long time passing
Reply:It's depressingly warm, is why, especially in Scotland - the south of England seems to be heading for a mediterranean-type climate with only two seasons, one of which might be colder than average where Scotland is warmer than average - even though it might still be, ultimately, colder in Scotland, if you get what I'm saying.
I'm thinking of growing olive trees in my garden.
However, many plants are affected by light levels, not warmth, so some things will still do better in the south than the north, and vice versa. Have you had a lot of sunny days? That might be making the difference - light AND warmth.
How many of you lovely people out there have a tree planted in memory of a loved one?
When we lost our mother in the year 2000, my sister and her husband had a tree planted in the Yorkshire Dales on behalf of the family so that our mum would live on in a beautiful place.
My friend planted a clematis in her garden for her dog Lady. Whether it be a pet or a person they are all precious.
How many of you lovely people out there have a tree planted in memory of a loved one?
My best freind for 26yrs was accidently killed in a car crash, and his most favourite trees were Oaks. When he died , i planted 33 Oak trees in a circle on my land , which was one of his most favourite places to sit as there is a big lake there. I planted a tree for every year he was on this planet and that was nearly 20 years ago. There is a seat there and i go there without fail every other day in his memory. We have even had parties there for him to keep his spirit alive. I tended and nurtured the trees from day 1 and they are doing magnificiently... if only my friend was alive to see them.......
Reply:back in the year 1975 we had a teacher that loved our men in the Vietnam prisons, POW, so much that she started a campaign for people to give 5 dollars to buy a magnolia. this also included a bracelet that had one POW's name on it. whenever a POW got out or escaped back to the UNITED STATES, you sent the bracelet back to the owner or family. then a magnolia was planted on the entrance of the state of Mississippi. i was glad to have been a part of this. i was also one day watching TV and saw the man i had step off of the airplane. i went the next day, with that teacher, and planted my tree. so whenever you come into the state of Mississippi and see the magnolia trees on the side of the road think on our men and women that have and are still going threw things that we never can imagine
Reply:My mother used to love the line of red %26amp; green crotons planted in Malaysia. So we have planted a lot of red %26amp; green crotons planted in front of our house in Thiruvannamalai, India. We have a big garden, in front of our house - in about 75 cents of land, where we havwe planted a lot of trees, roses , hibiscus, jasmine %26amp; other plants.
Reply:We have a tree in my mum's memory, she died in 2001. Whenever we go away we bring something back to hang on the branches. The tree is full of wind chimes and surrounded by pixies and fairies. Mum always believed in the 'little folk'.
My late cats have bushes and shrubs planted over their resting places.
I think it is a lovely idea as I have somewhere special to go when I want to remember the good times.
Reply:yes we as a family have planted two for my dad and nana, both in a garden of a children's hospice, they supply the tree of your choice and then part of the money you pay goes to the hospice so it benefits them both with funds and a nice garden for the families to use.....i also planted a bush in my garden in memory of my dog toby too ........ :)
Reply:Every time a member of our family or a friend passes away we plant something in our garden in memory of them.
There are some lovely projects around, like the tree planting, to comemorate the life of a loved one which I think is a lovely idea. x
Reply:We planted a walnut tree in memory of my dad (he had a bit of an obsession with walnuts) and we sprinkled his ashes in the hole before the tree went in so that he would become part of the tree in a way.
That seemed like the most appropriate way to remember him.
Reply:we did for my grandad...well, the town did....he was mayor of a little village in Galway so they dedicated a bench and a tree in the park to him....it was lovely...everytime we walk passed it, we always stop and say a prayer for him...
Reply:That is a lovely thought and I have been meaning to do that someday.
Reply:We planted an apple tree in our yard when my mum in law passed away in 2004 ...she was famous for her apple pies and we loved her dearly..the tree today is really lovely and my daughter simply loves it...
Reply:No but after finding out of my mates recent passing it sounds like a good way to honour them, though I don't know what plant/tree could summarise/represent him! :) :(
Reply:at my grandads grave theres a tree already there with the plaque in front and a nice stone circle around it with flowers - then when we lost our grandma she was put next to grandad so they could be together again :)
Reply:had a loved ones ashes scattered by a tree
Reply:we also have planted trees in memeory of a loved one.
Reply:I have a big bush of stinging nettles planted in memory of my ex.......... ; )
Reply:we buried my first collie in our back garden and no matter what we plant there every year they are known as collie flowers
Reply:at the crematorium where my mums plaque is, we got the oppurtunity to plant a rose bush behind it and we did:)
so yes..
Reply:The Family Has a Few, over the Years...!!
Reply:No.....
But I have given plants to be planted in memory of a loved one....
:)
Reply:At my grandfathers grave we planted a white rose bush.
Reply:Only a rose bush in my garden I would have loved to plant a tree
Reply:We planted one for my daughter so not in memeory but in line with ... a weeping willow ... buggar is we planted it at her mother's folks house so I never get to see it now ..=((
Reply:I don't... But when I die, I wish someone will a plant a rose....
Reply:That is so nice, what a lovely thought.
Reply:That is so lovely. I had not heard of it before.
Reply:Yes for my father.
Reply:I don't but it sounds like a wonderful idea.
Reply:Hi we have done and when we get our new land were planting two more trees , Hugs
Reply:the trouble with you,,out there,,have no life,,
tell the truth,,
why do people life in others liefs
i do not know..
but then..if
i had to consider,,
it had to be raining since
yesterday,, and the only crab apples,,
are but yellow roses,,
and the ashes,,
i will receive in the MAIL.
WHICH I WILL RETURN,,
BACK TO THE WAVES *
MY TREES ARE LIVE,
30 years they bore their fruit *
my home and my MAZE,,
BELONG TO ONE
FAMILY..
I HOLD THAT KEY,*
none of my grand children
are thrown to the ..lion's..
they are well taken cared of,
my daughters were never
nor ever,,been
thrown nor dragged
in an arena,,of wolfs,*
nor am I ,,
I AM THE MEDUSA *
And own the cement..
grounds for miles,,
amazing my foot prints *
and some here,,
are just..beyond help..
they are all but
black birds %26amp; sparrows.
in a bird santurary,,
incarsenated *
like a piece of blubber,,
waiting for their prints,*
contempt of fraud *
my heron,,flies in all directions,*
i am immuned..
i have a passport *
i can enter,, the globe *
on my accord *
you call it
diplomatic *
widow its ashes *
but CERTIFIDE *
THANK;YOU
FOR THE cematis,,
my garden has them..
their vines climb upon..the miles
of my POLAR,,Trees and flower
their hues,, where the family of
RED CARDINALS LIVE *
NO BODY ENTERS
THAT ENCHANT MENT.*
AS ONE RESPECTS
THE DINES-TIES *
THEY ARE NOT DOGS,*
THEY ARE YOUR SOCIETY * [QUEEN]
OF HER CASTLE * [respect tradition *]
My friend planted a clematis in her garden for her dog Lady. Whether it be a pet or a person they are all precious.
How many of you lovely people out there have a tree planted in memory of a loved one?
My best freind for 26yrs was accidently killed in a car crash, and his most favourite trees were Oaks. When he died , i planted 33 Oak trees in a circle on my land , which was one of his most favourite places to sit as there is a big lake there. I planted a tree for every year he was on this planet and that was nearly 20 years ago. There is a seat there and i go there without fail every other day in his memory. We have even had parties there for him to keep his spirit alive. I tended and nurtured the trees from day 1 and they are doing magnificiently... if only my friend was alive to see them.......
Reply:back in the year 1975 we had a teacher that loved our men in the Vietnam prisons, POW, so much that she started a campaign for people to give 5 dollars to buy a magnolia. this also included a bracelet that had one POW's name on it. whenever a POW got out or escaped back to the UNITED STATES, you sent the bracelet back to the owner or family. then a magnolia was planted on the entrance of the state of Mississippi. i was glad to have been a part of this. i was also one day watching TV and saw the man i had step off of the airplane. i went the next day, with that teacher, and planted my tree. so whenever you come into the state of Mississippi and see the magnolia trees on the side of the road think on our men and women that have and are still going threw things that we never can imagine
Reply:My mother used to love the line of red %26amp; green crotons planted in Malaysia. So we have planted a lot of red %26amp; green crotons planted in front of our house in Thiruvannamalai, India. We have a big garden, in front of our house - in about 75 cents of land, where we havwe planted a lot of trees, roses , hibiscus, jasmine %26amp; other plants.
Reply:We have a tree in my mum's memory, she died in 2001. Whenever we go away we bring something back to hang on the branches. The tree is full of wind chimes and surrounded by pixies and fairies. Mum always believed in the 'little folk'.
My late cats have bushes and shrubs planted over their resting places.
I think it is a lovely idea as I have somewhere special to go when I want to remember the good times.
Reply:yes we as a family have planted two for my dad and nana, both in a garden of a children's hospice, they supply the tree of your choice and then part of the money you pay goes to the hospice so it benefits them both with funds and a nice garden for the families to use.....i also planted a bush in my garden in memory of my dog toby too ........ :)
Reply:Every time a member of our family or a friend passes away we plant something in our garden in memory of them.
There are some lovely projects around, like the tree planting, to comemorate the life of a loved one which I think is a lovely idea. x
Reply:We planted a walnut tree in memory of my dad (he had a bit of an obsession with walnuts) and we sprinkled his ashes in the hole before the tree went in so that he would become part of the tree in a way.
That seemed like the most appropriate way to remember him.
Reply:we did for my grandad...well, the town did....he was mayor of a little village in Galway so they dedicated a bench and a tree in the park to him....it was lovely...everytime we walk passed it, we always stop and say a prayer for him...
Reply:That is a lovely thought and I have been meaning to do that someday.
Reply:We planted an apple tree in our yard when my mum in law passed away in 2004 ...she was famous for her apple pies and we loved her dearly..the tree today is really lovely and my daughter simply loves it...
Reply:No but after finding out of my mates recent passing it sounds like a good way to honour them, though I don't know what plant/tree could summarise/represent him! :) :(
Reply:at my grandads grave theres a tree already there with the plaque in front and a nice stone circle around it with flowers - then when we lost our grandma she was put next to grandad so they could be together again :)
Reply:had a loved ones ashes scattered by a tree
Reply:we also have planted trees in memeory of a loved one.
Reply:I have a big bush of stinging nettles planted in memory of my ex.......... ; )
Reply:we buried my first collie in our back garden and no matter what we plant there every year they are known as collie flowers
Reply:at the crematorium where my mums plaque is, we got the oppurtunity to plant a rose bush behind it and we did:)
so yes..
Reply:The Family Has a Few, over the Years...!!
Reply:No.....
But I have given plants to be planted in memory of a loved one....
:)
Reply:At my grandfathers grave we planted a white rose bush.
Reply:Only a rose bush in my garden I would have loved to plant a tree
Reply:We planted one for my daughter so not in memeory but in line with ... a weeping willow ... buggar is we planted it at her mother's folks house so I never get to see it now ..=((
Reply:I don't... But when I die, I wish someone will a plant a rose....
Reply:That is so nice, what a lovely thought.
Reply:That is so lovely. I had not heard of it before.
Reply:Yes for my father.
Reply:I don't but it sounds like a wonderful idea.
Reply:Hi we have done and when we get our new land were planting two more trees , Hugs
Reply:the trouble with you,,out there,,have no life,,
tell the truth,,
why do people life in others liefs
i do not know..
but then..if
i had to consider,,
it had to be raining since
yesterday,, and the only crab apples,,
are but yellow roses,,
and the ashes,,
i will receive in the MAIL.
WHICH I WILL RETURN,,
BACK TO THE WAVES *
MY TREES ARE LIVE,
30 years they bore their fruit *
my home and my MAZE,,
BELONG TO ONE
FAMILY..
I HOLD THAT KEY,*
none of my grand children
are thrown to the ..lion's..
they are well taken cared of,
my daughters were never
nor ever,,been
thrown nor dragged
in an arena,,of wolfs,*
nor am I ,,
I AM THE MEDUSA *
And own the cement..
grounds for miles,,
amazing my foot prints *
and some here,,
are just..beyond help..
they are all but
black birds %26amp; sparrows.
in a bird santurary,,
incarsenated *
like a piece of blubber,,
waiting for their prints,*
contempt of fraud *
my heron,,flies in all directions,*
i am immuned..
i have a passport *
i can enter,, the globe *
on my accord *
you call it
diplomatic *
widow its ashes *
but CERTIFIDE *
THANK;YOU
FOR THE cematis,,
my garden has them..
their vines climb upon..the miles
of my POLAR,,Trees and flower
their hues,, where the family of
RED CARDINALS LIVE *
NO BODY ENTERS
THAT ENCHANT MENT.*
AS ONE RESPECTS
THE DINES-TIES *
THEY ARE NOT DOGS,*
THEY ARE YOUR SOCIETY * [QUEEN]
OF HER CASTLE * [respect tradition *]
Is a cultivar a subspecies, a morph, a variety , a sport, or, are all these terms roughly interchangeable?
Why, in the scientific name of a cultivar, does no indication of specific parentage appear? Because it'have to include both sides to eliminate discrimination, or, simply because it would be too cumbersome? (E.g. Clematis 'candida')
Is a cultivar a subspecies, a morph, a variety , a sport, or, are all these terms roughly interchangeable?
Morph, variety and sport could all be essentially interchangable. A subspecies is properly a geographically
delimited variant of a species population, distinguishable from the other members of the species by some trait or traits.
A cultivar is simply the cultivated form of some plant. It may be just the offspring from a single seed, propagated by
vegetative means after the seedling matures.
Is a cultivar a subspecies, a morph, a variety , a sport, or, are all these terms roughly interchangeable?
Morph, variety and sport could all be essentially interchangable. A subspecies is properly a geographically
delimited variant of a species population, distinguishable from the other members of the species by some trait or traits.
A cultivar is simply the cultivated form of some plant. It may be just the offspring from a single seed, propagated by
vegetative means after the seedling matures.
Can you recommend a climber, please.?
I have a large area of concrete with a wood-panel fence behind, facing South, and would like to grow some climbers from pots, e.g. clematis/roses. Can you recommend any particular ones which don't mind being in pots, please.
Can you recommend a climber, please.?
I really like Bouganvillea as well. I have one that grows on a small trellis from a pot and it grows quickly and blooms constantly. Good for mild weather areas. You can find this plant in MANY colors... variegated, non-variegated.. thornless or thorned. Be careful with the thorned varieties as they can cause a mild rash in some people. But these are great climbers that are very beautiful plants!
Reply:It sounds like the clematis roots would get too hot. Roses would be great if watered and fertilized. Joseph's Coat is an interesting one. Banks is a yellow, Cecile Brunner is a soft pink that goes nuts. Don Juan and Blaze are reds. Campsis or trumpet vine would probably thrive.
Reply:Where in The country are you? If in the south clematis will work, as will Don Juan rose or perhaps and old garden climber. I use bougainvillea. But if to cold will not work. Confederate Jasmine works and so will passion vines if pot is large enough. Make sure you have good drainage and add some time release fertilizer to soil to help it along. Abraham Darby is a good rose to spread along lattice although not a climber. I had a few that were 8' until hurricanes blew the building away they were on. Night Blooming jasmine will also work well. Good Luck in whatever you decide. Go to an independent garden center and ask them. They know their plants and you may get better quality then box stores.
Reply:Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Chris Bonnington. Sherpa Tensing.
Theres three to be going on with.
Reply:a fast growing creeper that i have in my garden is a variegated potato plant.it has white flowers and does not shed in winter.
Reply:Clemetis are so temparemental I would not advise them. They die off for no reason whatsoever.
Why not try a Virginia Creeper, they are wonderful all through the summer and the colour they turn to in Autumn is astonishing.
Reply:I would avoid clematis as they thrive best with their roots in the shade (deep underground) and their heads in the sun. There are many patio roses available at garden centres that would be just what you are looking for (and already planted in containers).
Reply:Well, you could have annuals like morning glories which bloom every morning and then intersperced with them, pots of moon vine which bloom at night and are fragrant ...
Reply:Clematis are fine, but don't let them dry out. Choose one that can be cut down each Spring (what's known as a Group 3) like a viticella.
Roses can be fine too, but remember that both roses and clematis are hungry plants. They like fertile moist soils. So will benefit from re-potting regularly and a Spring and late Summer feed with something like Growmore or some composted manure.
All potted vines are prone to Vine Weevil attack, so treat the pots in the Autumn with a Vine Weevil killer. Provado make a good one that's available broadly across the UK.
You could also try a potato vine (Solanum crispum), passion flower, Chilean glory vine or even a grape vine or a fig, both of the latter like restricted root growth.
Roses are much harder to keep healthy in pots than clematis. If you do go for clematis make sure it's in a nice deep pot and plant it deep to allow re-growth in case it's hit by wilt.
Why not borrow a book from a friend or local library that has some climbers in it with more info. Just remember that healthy soil or compost should result in healthy plant and a bigger pot will dry out more slowly than a little one.
I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy.
Reply:Sherpa Tenzing.
Reply:You left out a gardening zone, that would help a lot. Regardless in pots, if perennial, you need a unheated garage or somewhere to keep them from getting colder than 10 degrees above zero if you want the roots to survive.
The Sweet Autumn clematis can be cut back to a foot from the ground and regrow 10' or more each year. It is probably the most tolerant clematis and grows quickly.
Roses, maybe the William Baffin.
You need BIG pots.
Annuals might be a good idea for you. Morning glories are ideal if you have hot weather, but they do better in low nutrient soils.
Reply:I grow clematis in the north east and their in pots.. Nowt wrong with mine.. As long as you keep snails/slugs off them..
The purple ones are the best in my opinion..
Why not try a kiwi?? I've got a miniature one in a pot.. It's cool..
Nee fruit yet tho.. lol..
height increasing shoes
Can you recommend a climber, please.?
I really like Bouganvillea as well. I have one that grows on a small trellis from a pot and it grows quickly and blooms constantly. Good for mild weather areas. You can find this plant in MANY colors... variegated, non-variegated.. thornless or thorned. Be careful with the thorned varieties as they can cause a mild rash in some people. But these are great climbers that are very beautiful plants!
Reply:It sounds like the clematis roots would get too hot. Roses would be great if watered and fertilized. Joseph's Coat is an interesting one. Banks is a yellow, Cecile Brunner is a soft pink that goes nuts. Don Juan and Blaze are reds. Campsis or trumpet vine would probably thrive.
Reply:Where in The country are you? If in the south clematis will work, as will Don Juan rose or perhaps and old garden climber. I use bougainvillea. But if to cold will not work. Confederate Jasmine works and so will passion vines if pot is large enough. Make sure you have good drainage and add some time release fertilizer to soil to help it along. Abraham Darby is a good rose to spread along lattice although not a climber. I had a few that were 8' until hurricanes blew the building away they were on. Night Blooming jasmine will also work well. Good Luck in whatever you decide. Go to an independent garden center and ask them. They know their plants and you may get better quality then box stores.
Reply:Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Chris Bonnington. Sherpa Tensing.
Theres three to be going on with.
Reply:a fast growing creeper that i have in my garden is a variegated potato plant.it has white flowers and does not shed in winter.
Reply:Clemetis are so temparemental I would not advise them. They die off for no reason whatsoever.
Why not try a Virginia Creeper, they are wonderful all through the summer and the colour they turn to in Autumn is astonishing.
Reply:I would avoid clematis as they thrive best with their roots in the shade (deep underground) and their heads in the sun. There are many patio roses available at garden centres that would be just what you are looking for (and already planted in containers).
Reply:Well, you could have annuals like morning glories which bloom every morning and then intersperced with them, pots of moon vine which bloom at night and are fragrant ...
Reply:Clematis are fine, but don't let them dry out. Choose one that can be cut down each Spring (what's known as a Group 3) like a viticella.
Roses can be fine too, but remember that both roses and clematis are hungry plants. They like fertile moist soils. So will benefit from re-potting regularly and a Spring and late Summer feed with something like Growmore or some composted manure.
All potted vines are prone to Vine Weevil attack, so treat the pots in the Autumn with a Vine Weevil killer. Provado make a good one that's available broadly across the UK.
You could also try a potato vine (Solanum crispum), passion flower, Chilean glory vine or even a grape vine or a fig, both of the latter like restricted root growth.
Roses are much harder to keep healthy in pots than clematis. If you do go for clematis make sure it's in a nice deep pot and plant it deep to allow re-growth in case it's hit by wilt.
Why not borrow a book from a friend or local library that has some climbers in it with more info. Just remember that healthy soil or compost should result in healthy plant and a bigger pot will dry out more slowly than a little one.
I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy.
Reply:Sherpa Tenzing.
Reply:You left out a gardening zone, that would help a lot. Regardless in pots, if perennial, you need a unheated garage or somewhere to keep them from getting colder than 10 degrees above zero if you want the roots to survive.
The Sweet Autumn clematis can be cut back to a foot from the ground and regrow 10' or more each year. It is probably the most tolerant clematis and grows quickly.
Roses, maybe the William Baffin.
You need BIG pots.
Annuals might be a good idea for you. Morning glories are ideal if you have hot weather, but they do better in low nutrient soils.
Reply:I grow clematis in the north east and their in pots.. Nowt wrong with mine.. As long as you keep snails/slugs off them..
The purple ones are the best in my opinion..
Why not try a kiwi?? I've got a miniature one in a pot.. It's cool..
Nee fruit yet tho.. lol..
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?
Rescue Remedy has 5x dilution of plant extracts of Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum in a grape alcohol solution. I put a few drops in a cup of boiling water to get rid of the alcohol. I think that works, but what about the plant extracts, do they evaporate?
Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?
I don't think the boiling water will affect the plant extracts. My acupunturist has me put my liquid herbs in boiling water to evaporate the alcohol and I don't think she would suggest this if the process would compromise the herbs or render them ineffective.
Reply:Forget that Remedy.. use a remedy using Yarrow Root! What are U trying to rescue
your health? If so Just Pleursy Root, Yarrow
and Echinecea will do it! Oh if U don't like the taste of Yarrow then use Grape Seed Extract.
Yarrow unfermented is like Buckley's Original coffee mixture!
Reply:for me to get rid of alcohol is drink a coffee
Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?
I don't think the boiling water will affect the plant extracts. My acupunturist has me put my liquid herbs in boiling water to evaporate the alcohol and I don't think she would suggest this if the process would compromise the herbs or render them ineffective.
Reply:Forget that Remedy.. use a remedy using Yarrow Root! What are U trying to rescue
your health? If so Just Pleursy Root, Yarrow
and Echinecea will do it! Oh if U don't like the taste of Yarrow then use Grape Seed Extract.
Yarrow unfermented is like Buckley's Original coffee mixture!
Reply:for me to get rid of alcohol is drink a coffee
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