If you have sun, day lilies, petunias, begonias.
What is a good front yard flower in spring summer?
It really depends on your sun to the area you are excited about planting.
It is an excellent question.
I went by a neighbor's home in spring(here in IL) and there were tulips that I enjoyed for days.
I know throu programs that mass in colour "works".
Not to be a preacher of proper.....do what you will in your own garden. You will have satisfaction and I am thinking that because of your delight in your space, you'll have no need to be concerned elsewhere.
Reply:Gerber daisies, Morning Glories, Snap Dragons, and Geraniums
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Flowers chirping and birds blooming...can we stand another SPRING with all that noise?
Now that gave me something to really think about. I love it! lol!
I love Spring time!
Flowers chirping and birds blooming...can we stand another SPRING with all that noise?
The only noise I don't like is the mower sputtering, it means I'm working.
Reply:the alternative being hail on the roof, shovels screeching across the driveway %26amp; sidewalks, the snowplow at 2 am ...?
dunno about the rest of you, but i think we're about ready to hear some chirping and blooming .. i say bring 'em on! :)
Reply:Now THAT is a Spring that I would like to see! ;-)
I love Spring time!
Flowers chirping and birds blooming...can we stand another SPRING with all that noise?
The only noise I don't like is the mower sputtering, it means I'm working.
Reply:the alternative being hail on the roof, shovels screeching across the driveway %26amp; sidewalks, the snowplow at 2 am ...?
dunno about the rest of you, but i think we're about ready to hear some chirping and blooming .. i say bring 'em on! :)
Reply:Now THAT is a Spring that I would like to see! ;-)
Where do the old pine bark nuggets go?? every spring you have to put new ones on the flower beds.?
but i never see the old ones scattered round over the yard or on top of the snow. must replace 50 poounds a year. ??????
Where do the old pine bark nuggets go?? every spring you have to put new ones on the flower beds.?
They decompose and help in rich the soil surrounding your plants. It is the same idea behind a compost bend. Oxygen and sunlight break these fibers down and turn them into a rich soil.
Reply:They break apart and decompose. This is a good thing. Add fresh or switch to something else like cypress mulch. Takes a bit longer to break down.
Reply:The pine bark nuggets break down and add nutrients to your garden soil...it s good thing! Don't get Cypress mulch...they cut cypress tree down JUST FOR MULCH...and it is NOT a sustainable resourse...and Cypress mulch compacts and the water runs off instead of going down to your plants...stick to the pine bark...
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Where do the old pine bark nuggets go?? every spring you have to put new ones on the flower beds.?
They decompose and help in rich the soil surrounding your plants. It is the same idea behind a compost bend. Oxygen and sunlight break these fibers down and turn them into a rich soil.
Reply:They break apart and decompose. This is a good thing. Add fresh or switch to something else like cypress mulch. Takes a bit longer to break down.
Reply:The pine bark nuggets break down and add nutrients to your garden soil...it s good thing! Don't get Cypress mulch...they cut cypress tree down JUST FOR MULCH...and it is NOT a sustainable resourse...and Cypress mulch compacts and the water runs off instead of going down to your plants...stick to the pine bark...
I have planted tulips early spring of this year and didnt bloom any flower...?
I think i planted them quite late for their season , so what shall i do now to make them bloom the next time, they are planted in my planters outside my garden.please tell me what to do and how to protect them this coming winter. this is my first time gardening and novice at all about bubs. please advise. God bless..
I have planted tulips early spring of this year and didnt bloom any flower...?
just leave them in the ground and they will pop up in spring, don't worry they r fine
Reply:You actually plant tulips and other bulbs in the Fall if you expect them to come up in the Spring.
Reply:I hope you protected them from gophers, I had to put cages around mine or they would disappear after 1 year. If they bunch up after a few years you will want to dig them up in the fall, separate them and replant them.
Reply:Tulips are planted in the fall,now and in November,so they come up in the spring,put bone meal in the soil as you plant them then forget about them,they will be ok even in Colorado,oh and use a bulb planter to get the depth right.
Reply:Love tulips! The following link will give you lots of good information:
http://tulips.blomsbulbs.com/growtulips....
Reply:They need to winter over, You should have tulips this spring.
I have planted tulips early spring of this year and didnt bloom any flower...?
just leave them in the ground and they will pop up in spring, don't worry they r fine
Reply:You actually plant tulips and other bulbs in the Fall if you expect them to come up in the Spring.
Reply:I hope you protected them from gophers, I had to put cages around mine or they would disappear after 1 year. If they bunch up after a few years you will want to dig them up in the fall, separate them and replant them.
Reply:Tulips are planted in the fall,now and in November,so they come up in the spring,put bone meal in the soil as you plant them then forget about them,they will be ok even in Colorado,oh and use a bulb planter to get the depth right.
Reply:Love tulips! The following link will give you lots of good information:
http://tulips.blomsbulbs.com/growtulips....
Reply:They need to winter over, You should have tulips this spring.
What are some things I can do in the Winter. To prepare to have a Flower Garden in the Spring?
Oh, Rug! I can't wait to get out in my garden but until then...
January when the garden is covered with snow and seems most dormant, is the time to start planning the garden and poring over seed catalogues. It takes time to work out a garden plan and choose the flower and vegetable varieties you want to grow. And then it takes time for your seed order to be filled and delivered. Add to that the head start you may want to give some plants indoors before planting outside, and midwinter becomes none too early to start. Nevertheless, any time before the last practical planting date for the varieties you want to grow will do. Seed companies will generally take your order well into spring, and plenty of seed packets can be found on the racks of local stores at that time. Have fun, Rug, and start planning! What a fun thing to do!
What are some things I can do in the Winter. To prepare to have a Flower Garden in the Spring?
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Reply:Its a very good time around Feb 15th or so to start germinating flower seeds.
I use a food warmer plate set in the sunny window and sterile medium. As soon as the seeds sprout, i plant in sterile soil. The key here is bottom heat and sterile medium and soil. By April 30th I already have these plants in my unheated garage on shelves exposed to the sunny windows and they are near
3 inches or so high.
You can plant petunias right outside about March 1. Take a large 12-16" black pot and fill it with regular soil, no need for sterile here. Take about 20 or so hand fulls of rotten wood that you have gotten from the Forrest. Put it atop the soil. Sprinkle the petunia seeds around the top. Dont cover. They will germinate and become a mass of small petunias to which you put in top soil filled flats. I do about 15 to 20 flats a year this way.
Dont spade a flower garden till you are ready to plant the seedlings in there. And then always mix a bag or two of Michigan peat into the soil as that aids in moisture retention.
Reply:how about drawing a plan/map and decideing what to do?
(please make certain that y our plans include a place to compost)
go to various web site and plan what you want to plant (can you start these from seeds this time of year? how about growing a few extra veg for the local food bank?
Reply:Right now everything is so dormant that you really can't do anything.. Until like Mid march or April. Then you can start by laying down fresh fertilizer and some nutrients.
But just be careful not to plant something that will die when we get tHAT LATE frost that will come..
good luck
dvr
January when the garden is covered with snow and seems most dormant, is the time to start planning the garden and poring over seed catalogues. It takes time to work out a garden plan and choose the flower and vegetable varieties you want to grow. And then it takes time for your seed order to be filled and delivered. Add to that the head start you may want to give some plants indoors before planting outside, and midwinter becomes none too early to start. Nevertheless, any time before the last practical planting date for the varieties you want to grow will do. Seed companies will generally take your order well into spring, and plenty of seed packets can be found on the racks of local stores at that time. Have fun, Rug, and start planning! What a fun thing to do!
What are some things I can do in the Winter. To prepare to have a Flower Garden in the Spring?
Thanks sir for the Best Answer!! Report It
Reply:Its a very good time around Feb 15th or so to start germinating flower seeds.
I use a food warmer plate set in the sunny window and sterile medium. As soon as the seeds sprout, i plant in sterile soil. The key here is bottom heat and sterile medium and soil. By April 30th I already have these plants in my unheated garage on shelves exposed to the sunny windows and they are near
3 inches or so high.
You can plant petunias right outside about March 1. Take a large 12-16" black pot and fill it with regular soil, no need for sterile here. Take about 20 or so hand fulls of rotten wood that you have gotten from the Forrest. Put it atop the soil. Sprinkle the petunia seeds around the top. Dont cover. They will germinate and become a mass of small petunias to which you put in top soil filled flats. I do about 15 to 20 flats a year this way.
Dont spade a flower garden till you are ready to plant the seedlings in there. And then always mix a bag or two of Michigan peat into the soil as that aids in moisture retention.
Reply:how about drawing a plan/map and decideing what to do?
(please make certain that y our plans include a place to compost)
go to various web site and plan what you want to plant (can you start these from seeds this time of year? how about growing a few extra veg for the local food bank?
Reply:Right now everything is so dormant that you really can't do anything.. Until like Mid march or April. Then you can start by laying down fresh fertilizer and some nutrients.
But just be careful not to plant something that will die when we get tHAT LATE frost that will come..
good luck
dvr
I want to get a couple potted flowers for the front porch...?
and I'd like to be able to bring them indoors during winter and have them survive on to next spring and so on. My porch is mostly shaded and I live in the midwest. What would be a good choice? Exotic looking flowers would be great (I love Fuchsias, I keep those in my backyard)
Thank you in advance :)
I want to get a couple potted flowers for the front porch...?
you could try impatiences and begonias
Reply:Just about any "house plant" can live nicely outside in the summer, and then want to come in for the winter!
Thank you in advance :)
I want to get a couple potted flowers for the front porch...?
you could try impatiences and begonias
Reply:Just about any "house plant" can live nicely outside in the summer, and then want to come in for the winter!
Spring dresses in southern california?
I have to do this thing called a May Crowning and I have to buy a dress for it, but it has to be spring themed, meaning, spring colors, or flowers and fun designs.
What stores can I go to in Southern California (Pasadena and Torrace areas...) could i get a cute dress, but not too expensive? Do you have any ideas of any dresses or types of dresses i could wear?? 10 points to most helpful!!! thanks!
Spring dresses in southern california?
no idea but make sure it's cute!!!
Reply:forever 21, mervyn's (believe it or not their dresses are cute and not expensive! wen there today ;), target, ross (cute things are their too..), and other department stores where you can find cute clothes that can fit your budget!
Reply:Yes we have forever 21, and i agree, that is a good place to start. There product is much better and they have a lot of bright colors and some floral patterns. Good luck!
Reply:Well, i dont live in california, but do they have Forever 21 there? If they do go check it out. There dresses are like 15 dollars! And they look absolutely cute. You should get a yellow one. :)
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What stores can I go to in Southern California (Pasadena and Torrace areas...) could i get a cute dress, but not too expensive? Do you have any ideas of any dresses or types of dresses i could wear?? 10 points to most helpful!!! thanks!
Spring dresses in southern california?
no idea but make sure it's cute!!!
Reply:forever 21, mervyn's (believe it or not their dresses are cute and not expensive! wen there today ;), target, ross (cute things are their too..), and other department stores where you can find cute clothes that can fit your budget!
Reply:Yes we have forever 21, and i agree, that is a good place to start. There product is much better and they have a lot of bright colors and some floral patterns. Good luck!
Reply:Well, i dont live in california, but do they have Forever 21 there? If they do go check it out. There dresses are like 15 dollars! And they look absolutely cute. You should get a yellow one. :)
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Flower Trees That Bloom in the Spring?
We just moved into this house in December. So we didn't know what kind of trees were going to bloom in the Spring. These trees are beautiful. They are purple and the other one is like a pink color. They smell really good too. There's just one problem. The bees, hornets, wasps, bumble bees, butterflies LOVE them. They are all over the place and keep multiplying and making cacoons in them. I can't even get to my car without getting attacked...not good cause I'm allergic to bees. I was thinking we may have to cut them down. They're so pretty, but we can't even have kids out there playing they're so bad. Any suggestions? Maybe bug spray or something.....I don't know. Kinda new at this. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Reb
Flower Trees That Bloom in the Spring?
Those trees could be ornamental Vesuvius plums. You can use insect repellants like Deet and hang under the branches of the trees.
Reply:no
Reply:I was going to answer Lilac, but by your description, that is exactly what you are thinking of, also. Lilacs are very pretty and they smell good, too. I love those trees.
Reply:You may have more than one problem. The bees, wasps, etc. are attracted to the flowers and are not generally harmful to the tree. If you've got cocoons, however, you may have an infestation of another type of insect that could harm the tree. Talk to your local nursery or the state extension service. They will be able to recommend treatments to discourage/kill the unwanted pests. Please don't cut them down!
Reply:You need bees to pollenate them, but I would move them to a farthur location or cut them if you are allergic to bees.
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Reb
Flower Trees That Bloom in the Spring?
Those trees could be ornamental Vesuvius plums. You can use insect repellants like Deet and hang under the branches of the trees.
Reply:no
Reply:I was going to answer Lilac, but by your description, that is exactly what you are thinking of, also. Lilacs are very pretty and they smell good, too. I love those trees.
Reply:You may have more than one problem. The bees, wasps, etc. are attracted to the flowers and are not generally harmful to the tree. If you've got cocoons, however, you may have an infestation of another type of insect that could harm the tree. Talk to your local nursery or the state extension service. They will be able to recommend treatments to discourage/kill the unwanted pests. Please don't cut them down!
Reply:You need bees to pollenate them, but I would move them to a farthur location or cut them if you are allergic to bees.
What is the source for Neruda's quote "You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming."
I find this quote attributed to Pablo Neruda, but a specific source is never provided. I have searched poems, his Nobel speech etc. Is it from an interview, story, poem etc. and can I get the full source?
What is the source for Neruda's quote "You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming."
Pablo Neruda - Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair
What is the source for Neruda's quote "You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming."
Pablo Neruda - Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair
What is a good spring flower that only grows in spring?
PLEASE HELP first day of spring
What is a good spring flower that only grows in spring?
tulips
daffodils
Reply:Tulips, crocus, daffodil checkered lily, lilac, snow bells, forsythia among others.
What is a good spring flower that only grows in spring?
tulips
daffodils
Reply:Tulips, crocus, daffodil checkered lily, lilac, snow bells, forsythia among others.
What do we call the opposite of Indian Summer?
When we have a warm spell after the first cold snap, we call it Indian Summer. What do we call it when we have a cold snap after Spring flowers have already begun to bloom?
What do we call the opposite of Indian Summer?
Blackberry winter - cold snap in late spring, after the blackberries have come out - Love a chick with brains - any chance I could talk you over for dinner?
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Reply:blackberry winter -- A period of cool weather in spring, usually May or June, when the blackberries are in blossom..." Similar to "dogwood winter
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What do we call the opposite of Indian Summer?
Blackberry winter - cold snap in late spring, after the blackberries have come out - Love a chick with brains - any chance I could talk you over for dinner?
Reply:Frikken Ridiculuous!
Reply:blackberry winter -- A period of cool weather in spring, usually May or June, when the blackberries are in blossom..." Similar to "dogwood winter
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If you plant an aster in a flower pot will it come back in the spring. I live in a 3 to 6 zone.?
not usually unless the plant itself is in the ground
not sure if aster is a annual or perennial
If you plant an aster in a flower pot will it come back in the spring. I live in a 3 to 6 zone.?
Please be more specific. There is no such thing as a 3 to 6 zone, at least in the US.
Reply:If you live in zone 3,4 or 5 and you left it outside. No. In zone 6, maybe, but doubtful. If planted in the ground, however, they will survive in zones 5 and 6
not sure if aster is a annual or perennial
If you plant an aster in a flower pot will it come back in the spring. I live in a 3 to 6 zone.?
Please be more specific. There is no such thing as a 3 to 6 zone, at least in the US.
Reply:If you live in zone 3,4 or 5 and you left it outside. No. In zone 6, maybe, but doubtful. If planted in the ground, however, they will survive in zones 5 and 6
When do the trees leaf out in England?
I just moved to London. I believe that spring flowers peak in April and early May. When do the trees in the woods fill up with leaves? I am just curious as to when the woods will look like summer again.
When do the trees leaf out in England?
The trees start to look green in May depending of course on what sort of spring we have. Normally by the first week in June the trees are back to normal.
Reply:depends on the winter weather,but most trees will start in april.
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When do the trees leaf out in England?
The trees start to look green in May depending of course on what sort of spring we have. Normally by the first week in June the trees are back to normal.
Reply:depends on the winter weather,but most trees will start in april.
Flowers for poor soil hillside?
I'm looking for flower seeds/bulbs that will grow on a part sun hillside in amongst lots of trees. The soil is eroding somewhat due to the steepness of the hill as well! I live in central New Jersey. Is there anything I can plant in the fall for Spring?
Flowers for poor soil hillside?
Easter flowers and daffodils will work also maybe some Candis or some 4 o'clock for it will run up the slop and hold the dirt in place and bl-um not alot will stay on a steep slop but I would try the 4 O'clock and see if they will stay they can clime you house or something that will stay low to the ground and bl-um this will help you from losing you soil
Reply:I bet daffodils would grow just fine. You might want to add some bone meal to the hole when you plant them. To help with erosion, some liriope would be great. You can plant them any time of year and they are not picky about soil or sun. They will spread over the years and stay green well into winter.
Flowers for poor soil hillside?
Easter flowers and daffodils will work also maybe some Candis or some 4 o'clock for it will run up the slop and hold the dirt in place and bl-um not alot will stay on a steep slop but I would try the 4 O'clock and see if they will stay they can clime you house or something that will stay low to the ground and bl-um this will help you from losing you soil
Reply:I bet daffodils would grow just fine. You might want to add some bone meal to the hole when you plant them. To help with erosion, some liriope would be great. You can plant them any time of year and they are not picky about soil or sun. They will spread over the years and stay green well into winter.
What flower is the most popular first bloom for spring?
I live in zone 5 and the crocus are the first to bloom for me and they are so nice hope this helps.
What flower is the most popular first bloom for spring?
My citrus trees bloom while still quite cold. This might not count as a flower plant but they are extremely sweet smelling and the honey bees love them.
Reply:Daffadils then tulips.
Reply:There are several popular spring flowers, Tulips, dafodils, crocus, hyacinth, primrose. They all can be had in a varity of colors and shades.
Reply:Well spring seems to be a bit late for some of these flowers now as daffodills are coming out in december , I think maybe TULIPS
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What flower is the most popular first bloom for spring?
My citrus trees bloom while still quite cold. This might not count as a flower plant but they are extremely sweet smelling and the honey bees love them.
Reply:Daffadils then tulips.
Reply:There are several popular spring flowers, Tulips, dafodils, crocus, hyacinth, primrose. They all can be had in a varity of colors and shades.
Reply:Well spring seems to be a bit late for some of these flowers now as daffodills are coming out in december , I think maybe TULIPS
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What is your favorite thing about the 4 seasons, Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall?
mine are:
Summer - laying on the beach listening to the waves
Winter - the morning after a snow fall and everthing is pristine
Spring - Flowers in bloom
Fall - the crisp clean smell of the air
What is your favorite thing about the 4 seasons, Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall?
Summer - Long daylight hours, and warm quiet night times good for walking.
Winter - Rain, snow and the great feeling of kicking back in large blankes by the fireplace.
Spring - The blossoming of plant life and warm gentle breezes
Fall - the crisp colder air creeps back in while the leaves on the ground are golden.
Reply:summer-
beach, camp, and no skool
winter- snow, and snow fights
spring- hope of getting out of school
fall-
none, i dont like fall
Reply:These are my favorite things in each season:
Summer - Riding the motorcycles with all my friends
Winter - Skiing!
Spring - The realization that summer is around the corner.
Fall - The changing colors and foliage around us!
Reply:summer-to wear what u want in the sun.
wintter-drink hot tea,coffe and soup.
srping-watch the birds all over.
fall-the open sky and the freshness
Reply:that they change !!
Reply:FIRSTLY IN MY COUNTRY THERE R ONLY 2 SEASONS
WINTER---WARM
SUMMER---WARMER
Reply:Summer - the smell of freshly mown grass
Winter - snuggling inside with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate while it snows outside
Spring -lilacs!!!
Fall - the color of the changing leaves
Reply:Fall- the multicolored leaves
Winter- snowfall
Spring- this bud's for you!
Summer- same as you, the beach and sun
Reply:Their songs :P
Summer: I can go for walks, because it's sunny, but I don't like it too hot.
Winter: Snow, even if it isn't proper snow, it's still snow.
Spring: Little baby animals :)
Autumn: My birthday and all the pretty coloured leaves.
Reply:winter,because Christmas is in winter and i love gettin presents
and summer becuase school is out and that is all that i like
Reply:Summer - scantily clad women and nudity.
Winter - snow and Christmas.
Spring - yard sales and baseball.
Fall - cool night breezes and football.
Reply:summer-play pc at home.the whole year is summer!!
Summer - laying on the beach listening to the waves
Winter - the morning after a snow fall and everthing is pristine
Spring - Flowers in bloom
Fall - the crisp clean smell of the air
What is your favorite thing about the 4 seasons, Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall?
Summer - Long daylight hours, and warm quiet night times good for walking.
Winter - Rain, snow and the great feeling of kicking back in large blankes by the fireplace.
Spring - The blossoming of plant life and warm gentle breezes
Fall - the crisp colder air creeps back in while the leaves on the ground are golden.
Reply:summer-
beach, camp, and no skool
winter- snow, and snow fights
spring- hope of getting out of school
fall-
none, i dont like fall
Reply:These are my favorite things in each season:
Summer - Riding the motorcycles with all my friends
Winter - Skiing!
Spring - The realization that summer is around the corner.
Fall - The changing colors and foliage around us!
Reply:summer-to wear what u want in the sun.
wintter-drink hot tea,coffe and soup.
srping-watch the birds all over.
fall-the open sky and the freshness
Reply:that they change !!
Reply:FIRSTLY IN MY COUNTRY THERE R ONLY 2 SEASONS
WINTER---WARM
SUMMER---WARMER
Reply:Summer - the smell of freshly mown grass
Winter - snuggling inside with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate while it snows outside
Spring -lilacs!!!
Fall - the color of the changing leaves
Reply:Fall- the multicolored leaves
Winter- snowfall
Spring- this bud's for you!
Summer- same as you, the beach and sun
Reply:Their songs :P
Summer: I can go for walks, because it's sunny, but I don't like it too hot.
Winter: Snow, even if it isn't proper snow, it's still snow.
Spring: Little baby animals :)
Autumn: My birthday and all the pretty coloured leaves.
Reply:winter,because Christmas is in winter and i love gettin presents
and summer becuase school is out and that is all that i like
Reply:Summer - scantily clad women and nudity.
Winter - snow and Christmas.
Spring - yard sales and baseball.
Fall - cool night breezes and football.
Reply:summer-play pc at home.the whole year is summer!!
Looking for sturdy, hardy flowering plants for our indoor window boxes from spring to fall.?
Our windows are south and west facing. We usually have problems with aphids and small insects. Are there any plants that are insect resistant, or any suppliers who have insect resistant varities? Any help and/or assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Looking for sturdy, hardy flowering plants for our indoor window boxes from spring to fall.?
I think geraniums would work fine. There are many new trailing varieties out there now. Or perhaps I just saw a double petunia in a beautiful basket. As far as the aphids problem--just use a mixture of liquid soap (no degreaser) and water.
Reply:Bouganvillea - one of the hardiest plants, and looks pretty to boot. Mine looks gorgeous, with minimal effort on my part.
Reply:Paperwhite narcissus are usually pretty tough. They will start sprouting in the box if you don't plant them as soon as you get them. You should probably use an insect resistant spray on the insects.
Looking for sturdy, hardy flowering plants for our indoor window boxes from spring to fall.?
I think geraniums would work fine. There are many new trailing varieties out there now. Or perhaps I just saw a double petunia in a beautiful basket. As far as the aphids problem--just use a mixture of liquid soap (no degreaser) and water.
Reply:Bouganvillea - one of the hardiest plants, and looks pretty to boot. Mine looks gorgeous, with minimal effort on my part.
Reply:Paperwhite narcissus are usually pretty tough. They will start sprouting in the box if you don't plant them as soon as you get them. You should probably use an insect resistant spray on the insects.
Favourite spring smells: I love cut grass, budding flowers, that smell woman have when they wear fewer clothes
i love the smell of clothes when they have just came off the clothes line smelling all spring fresh. especially snuggling up in my bed with fresh outdoors smell, mmmmm
Favourite spring smells: I love cut grass, budding flowers, that smell woman have when they wear fewer clothes
Fresh grass, agree fully.
Reply:oh ok.
Reply:Grass cuttings make me sneeze.
Rape seed makes me sneeze.
Women in fewer clothes is a bonus I suppose if one is a male (but how do you smell that ^^).
My favourite smell of the summer is rainfall after a hot period.
My favourite show in the summer is lightening in the late evening.
Reply:so basically you like the smell of half naked women.
Reply:I would love to smell them, but i have hay fever. The one about the women now that would be ok lol.
Reply:Spring rain : )
can't wait to smell that smell!! also, all of the flowers once they have bloomed.
Reply:I love the smell of the tarmac on the paths on a warm day after it has rained.
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Favourite spring smells: I love cut grass, budding flowers, that smell woman have when they wear fewer clothes
Fresh grass, agree fully.
Reply:oh ok.
Reply:Grass cuttings make me sneeze.
Rape seed makes me sneeze.
Women in fewer clothes is a bonus I suppose if one is a male (but how do you smell that ^^).
My favourite smell of the summer is rainfall after a hot period.
My favourite show in the summer is lightening in the late evening.
Reply:so basically you like the smell of half naked women.
Reply:I would love to smell them, but i have hay fever. The one about the women now that would be ok lol.
Reply:Spring rain : )
can't wait to smell that smell!! also, all of the flowers once they have bloomed.
Reply:I love the smell of the tarmac on the paths on a warm day after it has rained.
Everything in my garden is beatiful?
I have had flowers flowering since January. Some should not have come up until june. My shrubs are all in bloom and don't normally for at least another month. My spring flowers have been and almost gone. I asnyone else in the Uk experiencing this?
Everything in my garden is beatiful?
Climate is changing, i live in Australia and it should be getting cold its supposed to be Autumn here in Melbourne but its still summer! everything is out of wack and the drought were having is not going to end, my back yard is nothing but dust as is all of Oz, apparently were getting the brunt of all climate changes first so for you its only going to get worse.
Reply:We live in Aberdeen and have had a rose in bloom all through the winter.
Reply:This situations leave us to wonder what is going on in our world. Lucky for you, you're enjoying your flowers early but I felt sorry for the lady from Melbourne, instead of flowers its a dust garden.
In my part of North America our cold weather is lingering on. Just yesterday it snowed and it's all white again, luckily it melted away easy. We have yet to see any flowers.
Reply:With climate changes we have to take a closer look at what we plant in our gardens, the next thing i want to plant is a black olive tree
Reply:Good luck and God Bless for your good gardening
Reply:i'm a farmer. can i plant my roots in your ***
Reply:Yes, all our crocuses came up and were killed by the last frosts and snow! we're now flowerless until my husband does something about it (he's the flower man, i do herbs!)
Reply:Yes many people - the mild winter has something to do with this. Enjoy!
Reply:no, mine is like a nature reserve, long grass and beasties!
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Everything in my garden is beatiful?
Climate is changing, i live in Australia and it should be getting cold its supposed to be Autumn here in Melbourne but its still summer! everything is out of wack and the drought were having is not going to end, my back yard is nothing but dust as is all of Oz, apparently were getting the brunt of all climate changes first so for you its only going to get worse.
Reply:We live in Aberdeen and have had a rose in bloom all through the winter.
Reply:This situations leave us to wonder what is going on in our world. Lucky for you, you're enjoying your flowers early but I felt sorry for the lady from Melbourne, instead of flowers its a dust garden.
In my part of North America our cold weather is lingering on. Just yesterday it snowed and it's all white again, luckily it melted away easy. We have yet to see any flowers.
Reply:With climate changes we have to take a closer look at what we plant in our gardens, the next thing i want to plant is a black olive tree
Reply:Good luck and God Bless for your good gardening
Reply:i'm a farmer. can i plant my roots in your ***
Reply:Yes, all our crocuses came up and were killed by the last frosts and snow! we're now flowerless until my husband does something about it (he's the flower man, i do herbs!)
Reply:Yes many people - the mild winter has something to do with this. Enjoy!
Reply:no, mine is like a nature reserve, long grass and beasties!
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Does anyone have any easy decorating tips?
I am planning on redecorating my bedroom before my baby comes. What are some easy tips as far as pics on wall and colors for Spring? Flowers or candles? Would like to create a somewhat cozy atmosphere on a budget. I only have limited space. Thanks much.
Does anyone have any easy decorating tips?
Paint your walls a soft green or yellow, Not pastel but almost. Change you linnens to a light color such as Ivory or white, maybe a floral pattern (ikea is pretty cheap for these). Hang matted black and white photos of flowers and nature. You can get frames from yard sales and paint them all the same color (black). You can get matting from a craft store and the pictures you can take yourself. Paint your existing furniture white or ivory.
Reply:Buy some photos of Winnie the pooh or cartoon characters and frame them and put them up(these go well anywhere), also, make mobiles out of cardboard and hang them on the ceiling above the cot.
As for colors, use soft pastly ones such as cream, lilac, baby blue, mint green etc.
Good luck (=
Reply:Don't use yellow!! there was a study done and babies cried more when in yellow rooms.
Does anyone have any easy decorating tips?
Paint your walls a soft green or yellow, Not pastel but almost. Change you linnens to a light color such as Ivory or white, maybe a floral pattern (ikea is pretty cheap for these). Hang matted black and white photos of flowers and nature. You can get frames from yard sales and paint them all the same color (black). You can get matting from a craft store and the pictures you can take yourself. Paint your existing furniture white or ivory.
Reply:Buy some photos of Winnie the pooh or cartoon characters and frame them and put them up(these go well anywhere), also, make mobiles out of cardboard and hang them on the ceiling above the cot.
As for colors, use soft pastly ones such as cream, lilac, baby blue, mint green etc.
Good luck (=
Reply:Don't use yellow!! there was a study done and babies cried more when in yellow rooms.
Question about planting fall bulbs and what other plants go with them?
I need some ideas because I'm not creative and busy with kids. Right now nothing is planted along the side of our house. I'd like to plant some fall bulbs that appear in the spring but I don't know what other plants can grow with them, once the spring flowers die its so ugly! I need something else to appear or always be there after they die, ya know? Hostas I thought would maybe get too big and eventually cover the spring flowers.???
Question about planting fall bulbs and what other plants go with them?
Some flowers to plant with tulips include pink tulips or 'Apricot Beauty' tulip with blue forget-me-not (Myosotis); multicolored pansy with white tulips. Combine tulips with perennials to maximize the impact of both: 'Beauty of Apeldoorn' tulip with basket-of-gold (Aurinia saxatilis). Or combine any tulip with white candytuft (Iberis sempervirens).
http://www.kidsgardeningstore.com/planti...
Bleeding heart (Dicentra),%26amp; columbine also match up well with tulips. Other spring flowering bulbs such as muscari, scilla, and fritillaries will add contrast and stretch the bloom season in the bulb bed.
http://www.dutchgardens.com/Learn-how-to...
Right now you can get some nice perennials at a discount %26amp; place them where they look good to you. Then place the bulbs, in groups of at least three, between the empty spaces. When the bulbs are finished blooming,most perennials will be just starting to come up. They'll hide the fading foliage of the bulbs... That's a good thing!!!
Spring annuals with tulips (looks like Azaleas in background):
http://www.baumgardens.com/modules/xoops...
Plant taller growing perennials in the background, smaller plants like pansy or petunias in the foreground.
Look how these evergreens, shrubs,
petunias, etc. are planted with tulips:
http://www.baumgardens.com/modules/xoops...
The National Gardening Association has a site about planting tulips with perennials, annuals %26amp; shrubs :
http://www.garden.org/howtos/index.php?q...
Good luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:Thank you!!! I'm so glad you like the suggestions :)
It'll be exciting when spring comes %26amp; you see those flowers springing up ;) Report It
Reply:Maybe you would want to try a few types of bulbs along with some perennials. In the fall we plant crocus, daffodils, tulips, etc. This way, after the first blooms, there is another just starting to come into bloom behind it. Then we have the perennials just taking hold after the early, mid and late spring flowering bulbs. The idea being that from early spring to late fall you always have something going on in that area. Look at the flowering times of the bulbs and perennials and plant accordingly. Keep in mind that what you plant also depends on how much sun/shade and moisture the area has. Good Luck.
Reply:One thing that always gets me inspired is looking at the seed catalogs in the middle of the winter. You can do a google search for free seed catalogs, I like Parks, but they all have great color pictures which you can see on line too. Their websites have a lot of helpful information and tips. Good Luck and enjoy!
Reply:SHURBS! BOXWOOD, AZALEA, BARBERRY, NANDINA, HOLLY! SHRUBS REALLY MAKE A HOUSE! WITHOUT THEM IT LOOKS PLAIN, DULL %26amp; LACKING! YOU CAN PUT FLOWER IN FRONT OF THE SHRUBS OR BETWEEN THEM OR BOTH! GO TO LOWES.COM OR HOME DEPOT.COM FOR HELP AND IDEAS!
Question about planting fall bulbs and what other plants go with them?
Some flowers to plant with tulips include pink tulips or 'Apricot Beauty' tulip with blue forget-me-not (Myosotis); multicolored pansy with white tulips. Combine tulips with perennials to maximize the impact of both: 'Beauty of Apeldoorn' tulip with basket-of-gold (Aurinia saxatilis). Or combine any tulip with white candytuft (Iberis sempervirens).
http://www.kidsgardeningstore.com/planti...
Bleeding heart (Dicentra),%26amp; columbine also match up well with tulips. Other spring flowering bulbs such as muscari, scilla, and fritillaries will add contrast and stretch the bloom season in the bulb bed.
http://www.dutchgardens.com/Learn-how-to...
Right now you can get some nice perennials at a discount %26amp; place them where they look good to you. Then place the bulbs, in groups of at least three, between the empty spaces. When the bulbs are finished blooming,most perennials will be just starting to come up. They'll hide the fading foliage of the bulbs... That's a good thing!!!
Spring annuals with tulips (looks like Azaleas in background):
http://www.baumgardens.com/modules/xoops...
Plant taller growing perennials in the background, smaller plants like pansy or petunias in the foreground.
Look how these evergreens, shrubs,
petunias, etc. are planted with tulips:
http://www.baumgardens.com/modules/xoops...
The National Gardening Association has a site about planting tulips with perennials, annuals %26amp; shrubs :
http://www.garden.org/howtos/index.php?q...
Good luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:Thank you!!! I'm so glad you like the suggestions :)
It'll be exciting when spring comes %26amp; you see those flowers springing up ;) Report It
Reply:Maybe you would want to try a few types of bulbs along with some perennials. In the fall we plant crocus, daffodils, tulips, etc. This way, after the first blooms, there is another just starting to come into bloom behind it. Then we have the perennials just taking hold after the early, mid and late spring flowering bulbs. The idea being that from early spring to late fall you always have something going on in that area. Look at the flowering times of the bulbs and perennials and plant accordingly. Keep in mind that what you plant also depends on how much sun/shade and moisture the area has. Good Luck.
Reply:One thing that always gets me inspired is looking at the seed catalogs in the middle of the winter. You can do a google search for free seed catalogs, I like Parks, but they all have great color pictures which you can see on line too. Their websites have a lot of helpful information and tips. Good Luck and enjoy!
Reply:SHURBS! BOXWOOD, AZALEA, BARBERRY, NANDINA, HOLLY! SHRUBS REALLY MAKE A HOUSE! WITHOUT THEM IT LOOKS PLAIN, DULL %26amp; LACKING! YOU CAN PUT FLOWER IN FRONT OF THE SHRUBS OR BETWEEN THEM OR BOTH! GO TO LOWES.COM OR HOME DEPOT.COM FOR HELP AND IDEAS!
What is a good flower for a spring wedding that would look good with votive candles for a outside by the lake?
I need it help with center pieces
What is a good flower for a spring wedding that would look good with votive candles for a outside by the lake?
Tulips all the way
Reply:Try Gerber Daisies and Ivy. Both will be fairly inexpensive and say growth, spring, freshness. The Daisy "heads" can be clipped close to the base of the bloom and floated in a shallow bowl or just sprinkled around the base of the votives. Ivy vines can be woven loosely around a block of floral foam with the votives set on the top. Then intersperse with very short stemmed Daises pushed between here and there.
Reply:stargazer lilies are gorgous!!!
Reply:Here's a start
http://interiordec.about.com/cs/candles/...
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/...
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/home/wedding/...
http://www.weddingsgalore.com/centerpiec...
Reply:Star Gaser Lilies are a beautiful flower. I also think the classics like the rose, carnation, dafadils (spelling I know), and wild flowers make beautiful arrangements. With is being outside I think Wild Flowers would be perfect, all types of colors and styles of flowers, just right for outside.
Reply:Daffodils ,snowdrops, violets,
Reply:hyacinths, crocus, snowdrops, tulips, daffodils, and all of these can be purchased in small pots as well as large pots. they all smell heavenly and the scent will be increased by the bit of heat the votives put out!
wedding by the lake.............it sounds lovely and very romantic.
good luck!
Reply:Here are some ideas:
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Reply:I really love daisy's for a spring wedding, you can buy them pressed and then attatch them to ribbon and secure to your candles.
Gerbera 's are also very nice, they come in all sorts of colours, and are similar to daisys.
we are having a winter wedding, and for our centerpieces we are having large 'fish bowl' vases. we are using long stem burgundy roses and wrapping them around the inside of the vase, there are about 5 in each bowl, quater filling them so that the stalks are covered with water - to prevent wilting - and then floating scented candles in them. we have had a demo one made and they are going to look amazing.
good luck with your wedding plan's...
Reply:I agree that tulips are great, a good site to get them bulk is listed below. I would go with a double tulip that a littel fuller and lookes almost like a peony. They look very drmatic when used as the only flower in varying hights of vases.
This site if over 500 qty are purchsed drops their price significantly. To about 80cents per stem.
http://www.growingtulips.com
What is a good flower for a spring wedding that would look good with votive candles for a outside by the lake?
Tulips all the way
Reply:Try Gerber Daisies and Ivy. Both will be fairly inexpensive and say growth, spring, freshness. The Daisy "heads" can be clipped close to the base of the bloom and floated in a shallow bowl or just sprinkled around the base of the votives. Ivy vines can be woven loosely around a block of floral foam with the votives set on the top. Then intersperse with very short stemmed Daises pushed between here and there.
Reply:stargazer lilies are gorgous!!!
Reply:Here's a start
http://interiordec.about.com/cs/candles/...
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/...
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/home/wedding/...
http://www.weddingsgalore.com/centerpiec...
Reply:Star Gaser Lilies are a beautiful flower. I also think the classics like the rose, carnation, dafadils (spelling I know), and wild flowers make beautiful arrangements. With is being outside I think Wild Flowers would be perfect, all types of colors and styles of flowers, just right for outside.
Reply:Daffodils ,snowdrops, violets,
Reply:hyacinths, crocus, snowdrops, tulips, daffodils, and all of these can be purchased in small pots as well as large pots. they all smell heavenly and the scent will be increased by the bit of heat the votives put out!
wedding by the lake.............it sounds lovely and very romantic.
good luck!
Reply:Here are some ideas:
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
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http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
Reply:I really love daisy's for a spring wedding, you can buy them pressed and then attatch them to ribbon and secure to your candles.
Gerbera 's are also very nice, they come in all sorts of colours, and are similar to daisys.
we are having a winter wedding, and for our centerpieces we are having large 'fish bowl' vases. we are using long stem burgundy roses and wrapping them around the inside of the vase, there are about 5 in each bowl, quater filling them so that the stalks are covered with water - to prevent wilting - and then floating scented candles in them. we have had a demo one made and they are going to look amazing.
good luck with your wedding plan's...
Reply:I agree that tulips are great, a good site to get them bulk is listed below. I would go with a double tulip that a littel fuller and lookes almost like a peony. They look very drmatic when used as the only flower in varying hights of vases.
This site if over 500 qty are purchsed drops their price significantly. To about 80cents per stem.
http://www.growingtulips.com
What is the proper name for father christmas flowers?
What is the botanical name of the small weed flower with a white head which kids like to pick and blow away? They are most common in spring. I know them as father christmases but i have no idea what the proper name for them is...
What is the proper name for father christmas flowers?
Dandelion (Taraxacum)
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What is the proper name for father christmas flowers?
Dandelion (Taraxacum)
It may be one of these
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What spring flower has a beard?
it is a four letter word with a s at the end
What spring flower has a beard?
Bearded Iris
What spring flower has a beard?
Bearded Iris
Do flowering Red Maples indicate spring is here?
Watch the birds,when those turtle doves or morning doves start showing up in pairs you can bet spring is about to spring
Do flowering Red Maples indicate spring is here?
The flowering to the maples does not specifically represent spring is here. Plants become dormat during the winter and react to the tempatures outside. Unseasonablhy warm weather may cause early budding, only to find out that winter coud still be here a few more days or weeks with an aditional snowfall or colder temps then those that have been currently present.. The ground hogg cant predict how much winter we still have either.
Do flowering Red Maples indicate spring is here?
The flowering to the maples does not specifically represent spring is here. Plants become dormat during the winter and react to the tempatures outside. Unseasonablhy warm weather may cause early budding, only to find out that winter coud still be here a few more days or weeks with an aditional snowfall or colder temps then those that have been currently present.. The ground hogg cant predict how much winter we still have either.
Can I plant any flower seeds now to bloom in the early summer/late spring (Michigan)?
I like tulips, wild flowers, etc and see seed packages for cheap ($1.00 or so) at stores but wonder when and where to plant these seeds. It's about 45 for the highs lately (it's supposed to start getting into the high 50s) and about 30-35 at night (also changing soon). What could I plant and when? Should I wait a few weeks or is now (it's been raining alot) a good time?
Can I plant any flower seeds now to bloom in the early summer/late spring (Michigan)?
I live in Michigan and I planted my wildflower seeds already. They say not to until the "last frost" happens. I think for the most part that only applies to flowering plants.
Reply:Tulips and other bulbs are best planted in the fall. The best answer for seed-based flowers is to follow the instructions accompanying the seeds (usually on the back of the packet.) If you are seeing seeds for sale that don't offer planting instructions don't buy them.
At Mejier they carry planter's pride brand seeds and these offer adequate instructions on the back. Nearly all the seeds will indicate that you should wait until the danger of frost has passed. Little seedlings rarely have the ability to withstand a frost. I checked the farmers almanac for Michigan (as I live there too) and the projected last frost will be around May 15th. I have started many seeds indoors but with many "wildflower" varieties it is fine if not better to start them outside. It would be wise to wait till the later half of May if you plan to plant outside.
Reply:If you are planting outside you should wait until you are sure that it will not freeze at night. Then you can plant them according to the directions on the seed packet.
If you want to give them a head start you can start them inside then plant them as seedlings.
http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/how...
Can I plant any flower seeds now to bloom in the early summer/late spring (Michigan)?
I live in Michigan and I planted my wildflower seeds already. They say not to until the "last frost" happens. I think for the most part that only applies to flowering plants.
Reply:Tulips and other bulbs are best planted in the fall. The best answer for seed-based flowers is to follow the instructions accompanying the seeds (usually on the back of the packet.) If you are seeing seeds for sale that don't offer planting instructions don't buy them.
At Mejier they carry planter's pride brand seeds and these offer adequate instructions on the back. Nearly all the seeds will indicate that you should wait until the danger of frost has passed. Little seedlings rarely have the ability to withstand a frost. I checked the farmers almanac for Michigan (as I live there too) and the projected last frost will be around May 15th. I have started many seeds indoors but with many "wildflower" varieties it is fine if not better to start them outside. It would be wise to wait till the later half of May if you plan to plant outside.
Reply:If you are planting outside you should wait until you are sure that it will not freeze at night. Then you can plant them according to the directions on the seed packet.
If you want to give them a head start you can start them inside then plant them as seedlings.
http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/how...
Gardening which flowers should i pick?
In spring i am starting to dig out the weeds in my old flowerbed and dont know what flowers to choose from i am looking for bright colourful flowers which will not wilt and die when it gets to the summer mounths
Gardening which flowers should i pick?
Marigolds,geraniums,zinnia's petunias.I live in Toronto where the summers are really hot and I have had good luck with these and they come in lots of colors.Happy gardening
Reply:Rudbekia (We call them Black-eyed Susans) are beautiful all summer long and thrive in hot, drier weather. Also "Cut and Come Again" Zinnias are great because for every flower you cut for inside arrangements, TWO new flower buds will form. By the end of summer, you'll have a mass of beautiful flowers.
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Gardening which flowers should i pick?
Marigolds,geraniums,zinnia's petunias.I live in Toronto where the summers are really hot and I have had good luck with these and they come in lots of colors.Happy gardening
Reply:Rudbekia (We call them Black-eyed Susans) are beautiful all summer long and thrive in hot, drier weather. Also "Cut and Come Again" Zinnias are great because for every flower you cut for inside arrangements, TWO new flower buds will form. By the end of summer, you'll have a mass of beautiful flowers.
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Will newly planted trees and flowers survive freeze?
We were just hit witha four day Easter freeze after an early, warm spring that prmopted everyone to plant. I am wondering if the flowering apple, plum and cherry trees along with flowring almond bushes, tulips in bloom, azaleas, viburnum, crepe myrtles and my freshly bloomed japanese maple, will rebloom and come back for this season?
Will newly planted trees and flowers survive freeze?
I do believe they will survive this lousy late winter blast we are having. Snow is an insulator, if it was just freezing winds and cold I would worry. If you are worried about the azalea, crepe myrtles I would go ahead and get some mulch on them. The tulips if they have not opened will with stand the cold. I myself picked all my daffodils and hyacinths that bloomed and brought them inside to enjoy. Happy growing.
Reply:you have to get something to insulate them like hay and keep the roots from freezing. make sure you use alot on the trees especially the Japanese maple
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Will newly planted trees and flowers survive freeze?
I do believe they will survive this lousy late winter blast we are having. Snow is an insulator, if it was just freezing winds and cold I would worry. If you are worried about the azalea, crepe myrtles I would go ahead and get some mulch on them. The tulips if they have not opened will with stand the cold. I myself picked all my daffodils and hyacinths that bloomed and brought them inside to enjoy. Happy growing.
Reply:you have to get something to insulate them like hay and keep the roots from freezing. make sure you use alot on the trees especially the Japanese maple
What are your thoughts on an Irish Spring shampoo?
Who else would buy this in a heartbeat? I can't stand washing my brawny hair with feeble lavender scented shampoos. I need a manly stinking shampoo...one that stinks so good as IRISH SPRING!!! I know for sure that and Irish Spring shampoo could easily tackle my testosterone filled hairs. No shampoos on the market can easily remove the garbage embedded in my nest.
Although women are attracted to my manliness naturally, I'm thinking that the poofy flower shampoo I use is detracting from my total woman-seducing power. Irish Spring shampoo would only add...no multiply my chances of scoring beautiful females.
Who's with me?
What are your thoughts on an Irish Spring shampoo?
that would be awesome! i love that smell. pert plus is kinda like that. more of a manly smell i mean. but yah i totally know what you mean. alot of shampoo is too feminine in the pink bottles and all.
Reply:well i like the smell of irish spring so why not shampoo.
Reply:Love the smell, so why not?
Reply:You must have a lot of time on your hands if your having a LONG conversation with yourself about Irish Spring Shampoo...then again I must be too if I read the darn thing...
CC
Reply:HA! good one..."brawny hair"? "testosterone-filled hairs"? %26gt;snickers%26lt;.
"OOOOO, you're so manly!"
Reply:Did they pay you to say all that?
Reply:if it`s anything like the soap-harsh %26amp; drying-then no thanx!!!
Although women are attracted to my manliness naturally, I'm thinking that the poofy flower shampoo I use is detracting from my total woman-seducing power. Irish Spring shampoo would only add...no multiply my chances of scoring beautiful females.
Who's with me?
What are your thoughts on an Irish Spring shampoo?
that would be awesome! i love that smell. pert plus is kinda like that. more of a manly smell i mean. but yah i totally know what you mean. alot of shampoo is too feminine in the pink bottles and all.
Reply:well i like the smell of irish spring so why not shampoo.
Reply:Love the smell, so why not?
Reply:You must have a lot of time on your hands if your having a LONG conversation with yourself about Irish Spring Shampoo...then again I must be too if I read the darn thing...
CC
Reply:HA! good one..."brawny hair"? "testosterone-filled hairs"? %26gt;snickers%26lt;.
"OOOOO, you're so manly!"
Reply:Did they pay you to say all that?
Reply:if it`s anything like the soap-harsh %26amp; drying-then no thanx!!!
Saving potted mums for spring?
i have some potted mums that i want to save to plant in the spring. hoping that they will bloom in the fall. the flowers are drying, but the folliage is still green.
Saving potted mums for spring?
That means they are still good. Cut off the dead flowers and do not over water. Keep in light and plant in the spring. They will bloom late summer. I live in socal, so i can leave them out. I put a good amount of mulch around them in the winter.
Saving potted mums for spring?
That means they are still good. Cut off the dead flowers and do not over water. Keep in light and plant in the spring. They will bloom late summer. I live in socal, so i can leave them out. I put a good amount of mulch around them in the winter.
I need any ideas for planning a spring wedding?
I am planning a spring wedding in less than 3 months. I plan to have sage green and brown with the traditional Daisy as the flower. Please give me some IDEAS!!!!!
I need any ideas for planning a spring wedding?
Spring Wedding Ideas - The Right Touches For a Perfect Spring
http://weddings.about.com/od/traditionsc...
Great tips for a festive Spring wedding
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/...
Spring Wedding Favors and Decoration Ideas
http://www.beau-coup.com/spring_wedding_...
Spring Wedding Ideas
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Spring Wedding Favors
http://www.favorideas.com/shopping/cat12...
Reply:have bright colours to make the green stand out as well as the brown like yellow. Have a round glass see through centre peice with dasisy floating on top with a tea candle for each table. Have white lights around the head table. Have yellow as your table clothes green as for the plate and ribbons on the chairs. Have it outside if possible, or create a out door look inside.
Reply:Boil Crawfish!
Reply:Check out:
http://www.lcdecor.com
for great ideas for your spring wedding.
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Favor idea. Brown boxes, tie w/ sage ribbon and place a daisy on top
http://www.bridalblossoms.ca/PhotoGaller...
Add some sage green hydrangea in with the bouquets. You could also add chocolate cosmos for the touch of brown.
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I need any ideas for planning a spring wedding?
Spring Wedding Ideas - The Right Touches For a Perfect Spring
http://weddings.about.com/od/traditionsc...
Great tips for a festive Spring wedding
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/...
Spring Wedding Favors and Decoration Ideas
http://www.beau-coup.com/spring_wedding_...
Spring Wedding Ideas
http://www.weddingvendors.com/planning/a...
Spring Wedding Favors
http://www.favorideas.com/shopping/cat12...
Reply:have bright colours to make the green stand out as well as the brown like yellow. Have a round glass see through centre peice with dasisy floating on top with a tea candle for each table. Have white lights around the head table. Have yellow as your table clothes green as for the plate and ribbons on the chairs. Have it outside if possible, or create a out door look inside.
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for great ideas for your spring wedding.
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Favor idea. Brown boxes, tie w/ sage ribbon and place a daisy on top
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Add some sage green hydrangea in with the bouquets. You could also add chocolate cosmos for the touch of brown.
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I have a patio with fresh dirt and mulch...i want to grow some vegtables or maybe some REALLY pretty flowers.?
i dont want an array of little crappy flowers...but something that will grow big and beautiful. The area gets lots of sunlight. I also live in DC...Its about to be spring.
I have a patio with fresh dirt and mulch...i want to grow some vegtables or maybe some REALLY pretty flowers.?
Roses are a good choice. And they come back every year.
Reply:Well, if you want something beautiful, you should plant some cherry tomatoes, they'll vine up and grow up and outward, eventually fruiting tomatoes... all you have to do is... when they get about 5-10 inches tall... put a stick or something to prop up the vine...they'll wind around that and it'll look amazing... for flowers... yeah I would go with roses or something in the floral bush family...since you want something big and extravagent...
Reply:spring bulbs are easy to take care of such as tulips and crocuses. then you can have irises, then day-lilies or Asiatic lilies. this combination should last you all season.
http://www.lilies.ca/
http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower/iris....
Reply:I would say some colorful roses or some short lilacs thy both have good fragrance also hope this helps.
I have a patio with fresh dirt and mulch...i want to grow some vegtables or maybe some REALLY pretty flowers.?
Roses are a good choice. And they come back every year.
Reply:Well, if you want something beautiful, you should plant some cherry tomatoes, they'll vine up and grow up and outward, eventually fruiting tomatoes... all you have to do is... when they get about 5-10 inches tall... put a stick or something to prop up the vine...they'll wind around that and it'll look amazing... for flowers... yeah I would go with roses or something in the floral bush family...since you want something big and extravagent...
Reply:spring bulbs are easy to take care of such as tulips and crocuses. then you can have irises, then day-lilies or Asiatic lilies. this combination should last you all season.
http://www.lilies.ca/
http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower/iris....
Reply:I would say some colorful roses or some short lilacs thy both have good fragrance also hope this helps.
Is The Season Spring Coming Early This Year?
Is The Season Spring Coming Early This Year?,
I Ask This Cause The Trees In My Yard Are Starting To Bloom The Leafs Out Its Branches And I See Spring Flowers, And Its Not Cold Like It Was Last Year., Iam New At This So Iam Sorry My Spelling And Typing Isnt Good.
Is The Season Spring Coming Early This Year?
No. Spring begins on the Spring equinox. this is March 21, and it will end on the Summer Solstice. It looks as though Mother Nature is getting ahead of herself because plant life depends of many factors to begin its seasonal life cycle. And like outside of my house here on the East Coast, the temperature is quite moderate and higher than it usually is this time of year so the plants on starting to bloom.
Reply:yes it is global warming caused by the americans who are destroying the planet by their gas guzzling cars and selfish over indulgance .
Reply:Sometimes our plants are fooled into blooming before the last frost. Right now my weather can be in the 70's one day and down to the 40's the next day.
My first sign of early spring weather is when I see a red-breasted robin. Although I have not seen one yet (Galveston), I have seen them as early as January 3.
Reply:No. It has been warm so far but until February has come and gone, you cannot assume anything. Just one sustained cold wave will zap the flower buds off. There is a major arctic air outbreak arriving later this week. On Friday it will cross the Canadian border into the U.S, charging on and freezing plants in its wake. Not sure where you live.
Reply:I live on the East Coast , and i'm seeing bees , flies, mosqetoes. Lots of birds have never left and migrated. They are still here singing in the morning.This is not normal deep winter weather.
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I Ask This Cause The Trees In My Yard Are Starting To Bloom The Leafs Out Its Branches And I See Spring Flowers, And Its Not Cold Like It Was Last Year., Iam New At This So Iam Sorry My Spelling And Typing Isnt Good.
Is The Season Spring Coming Early This Year?
No. Spring begins on the Spring equinox. this is March 21, and it will end on the Summer Solstice. It looks as though Mother Nature is getting ahead of herself because plant life depends of many factors to begin its seasonal life cycle. And like outside of my house here on the East Coast, the temperature is quite moderate and higher than it usually is this time of year so the plants on starting to bloom.
Reply:yes it is global warming caused by the americans who are destroying the planet by their gas guzzling cars and selfish over indulgance .
Reply:Sometimes our plants are fooled into blooming before the last frost. Right now my weather can be in the 70's one day and down to the 40's the next day.
My first sign of early spring weather is when I see a red-breasted robin. Although I have not seen one yet (Galveston), I have seen them as early as January 3.
Reply:No. It has been warm so far but until February has come and gone, you cannot assume anything. Just one sustained cold wave will zap the flower buds off. There is a major arctic air outbreak arriving later this week. On Friday it will cross the Canadian border into the U.S, charging on and freezing plants in its wake. Not sure where you live.
Reply:I live on the East Coast , and i'm seeing bees , flies, mosqetoes. Lots of birds have never left and migrated. They are still here singing in the morning.This is not normal deep winter weather.
Tips on growing flowers from seed?
Finally I finished messing with my perennials and planting annuals. I still want more garden fun though! I've never been able to successfully grow anything from seed, but I'm still trying. I know I should have started in spring or even earlier indoors, but I still want to try and get some annuals blooming in the late summer and early fall (I'm in zone 7, we have warm weather until about mid-October). I have seed packets for zinnias, nasturtium, cosmos, oriental poppies, and sunflowers. A week ago I planted some sunflowers indoors in some of those starter trays and they're sprouting. I'm going to try both transplanting the sunflowers and directly sowing some in the soil against my back wall border outside. I have some containers that I want to try growing the other flowers in. Is it too late in the season to try, and what are some good ways that I can get healthy annuals to grow from seed?
Tips on growing flowers from seed?
It is hot for transplanting plants. Maybe not in the shade but it the sun. Get them in shade outside first to reduce the chance of shock.
Always water. It covers up for many problems. Miracle Grow is great but use Root Stimulator at first. Of course, good, deep, soil with lots of good humis is great with a layer of mulch.
Reply:In your zone you should be able to direct seed now and still get good results by late summer. After seeds sprout be sur to thin according to packet directions. Sunflowers will definitely do well and are so easy for excellent results. Actually all of the ones you have should do well for you, Just get them in the prepared soil and water.
Reply:If you are using seeds you should first buy small flower containers and potting soil /perlite mix , the perlite helps to keep the soil airated , so it does not get to firm, put the seed about a half inch to an inch into the soil , keep your containers indoors in a light fairly warm room , you should have no problem getting them to sprout, after the start to sprout keep them indoors until they are almost to big for the container, then take them outdoors and plant them, you should have no problem then.
Tips on growing flowers from seed?
It is hot for transplanting plants. Maybe not in the shade but it the sun. Get them in shade outside first to reduce the chance of shock.
Always water. It covers up for many problems. Miracle Grow is great but use Root Stimulator at first. Of course, good, deep, soil with lots of good humis is great with a layer of mulch.
Reply:In your zone you should be able to direct seed now and still get good results by late summer. After seeds sprout be sur to thin according to packet directions. Sunflowers will definitely do well and are so easy for excellent results. Actually all of the ones you have should do well for you, Just get them in the prepared soil and water.
Reply:If you are using seeds you should first buy small flower containers and potting soil /perlite mix , the perlite helps to keep the soil airated , so it does not get to firm, put the seed about a half inch to an inch into the soil , keep your containers indoors in a light fairly warm room , you should have no problem getting them to sprout, after the start to sprout keep them indoors until they are almost to big for the container, then take them outdoors and plant them, you should have no problem then.
I would like to plant some flower bulbs that I can enjoy during the spring, summer & fall in 1 bed?
Could you tell me which bulbs for each season and when to plant them pictures would be Great
I would like to plant some flower bulbs that I can enjoy during the spring, summer %26amp; fall in 1 bed?
Try this site. It may be what your looking for.
http://www.bhg.com/home/Flower-Bulbs.htm...
Reply:Spring flower bulbs are planted in the fall. Tulips, hyacynths, and daffodils.
Fall flowers tend not to be bulbs. Mums are the most common.
Reply:One great bulb that will bloom during later spring, summer and fall is dahlia. You can get them with smaller, compact heads and those grow to about 12". You can also get them in gorgeous dinner plate sizes and those plants grow to 3+ feet tall.
I also planted what I called a Progressive Garden. I planted crocus for early spring in the front, tulips and daffodils right behind the crocus for later spring, lillies behind the tulips and peonies behind the lillies for early and mid-summer and gladiolas and dinner plate dahlias behind the peonies for late summer. It was beautiful as something was always in bloom. Bulbs like crocus, daffodils and tulips are planted in the fall. Lillies, peonies, gladiolas and dahlias are planted in the spring. The only bulb that needs replacement after a few years is tulips. They don't usually last. I would recommend going to Roozengaarde's website. They are located in Mt. Vernon, WA and have the best daffodil and tulip bulbs. Good luck to you.
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I would like to plant some flower bulbs that I can enjoy during the spring, summer %26amp; fall in 1 bed?
Try this site. It may be what your looking for.
http://www.bhg.com/home/Flower-Bulbs.htm...
Reply:Spring flower bulbs are planted in the fall. Tulips, hyacynths, and daffodils.
Fall flowers tend not to be bulbs. Mums are the most common.
Reply:One great bulb that will bloom during later spring, summer and fall is dahlia. You can get them with smaller, compact heads and those grow to about 12". You can also get them in gorgeous dinner plate sizes and those plants grow to 3+ feet tall.
I also planted what I called a Progressive Garden. I planted crocus for early spring in the front, tulips and daffodils right behind the crocus for later spring, lillies behind the tulips and peonies behind the lillies for early and mid-summer and gladiolas and dinner plate dahlias behind the peonies for late summer. It was beautiful as something was always in bloom. Bulbs like crocus, daffodils and tulips are planted in the fall. Lillies, peonies, gladiolas and dahlias are planted in the spring. The only bulb that needs replacement after a few years is tulips. They don't usually last. I would recommend going to Roozengaarde's website. They are located in Mt. Vernon, WA and have the best daffodil and tulip bulbs. Good luck to you.
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What flower is the first signs of spring?
This is for my homework please help me thank you
What flower is the first signs of spring?
crocus are usually some of the first flowers to come up in the spring
Reply:According to the astronomical definition, Spring begins on the 21st of March and lasts until 20th of June, the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere. According to this definition, therefore, the traditional mid-summer's day is the first day of summer. The meteorological definition (used in order to express whether 'Spring' has been hot or cold or wet, for example) has Spring starting on the 1st of March, since this more in line with weather conditions thought to be typical of Spring. The phenological definition of Spring relates to the blossoming of a range of plant species. It therefore varies according to the climate (as in 'Spring comes late to the north-east'). Calendars typically give the first, but the second and third are more in line with common use.
In the southern hemisphere, Spring is generally accepted to begin on the 1st of September and last until the 30th of November.
As in summer, the axis of the Earth is tilted toward the Sun and the length of daylight rapidly increases. The northern hemisphere begins to warm significantly causing new plant growth to "spring forth," giving the season its name. Snow begins to melt and streams swell with runoff and spring rains. Most flowering plants bloom this time of year, in a long succession sometimes beginning even when snow is still on the ground, and continuing into early summer. In normally snowless areas "spring" may begin as early as February during warmer years, with subtropical areas having very subtle differences, and tropical ones none at all. Subarctic areas may not experience "spring" at all until May or even June, or December in the outer Antarctic.
Severe weather most often occurs during the spring, when warm air begins to invade from lower latitudes while cold air is still pushing from the polar regions. Flooding is also most common in and near mountainous areas during this time of year because of snowmelt, many times accelerated by warm rains. In the United States, Tornado Alley is most active by far this time of year, especially since the Rocky Mountains prevent the surging hot and cold air masses from spreading eastward and instead force them directly at each other. Besides tornadoes, supercell thunderstorms can also produce dangerously large hail and very high winds, for which a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is usually issued. Even more so than winter, the jet streams play an important role in severe weather in the springtime.
The hurricane season officially begins in late spring, on May 15 in the northeastern Pacific and June 1 in the northern Atlantic. Before these dates, hurricanes are almost unheard of and even tropical storms are rare, one of the earliest ever being Tropical Storm Ana in mid-April 2003.
Spring is seen as a time of growth, renewal, of new life (both plant and animal) being born. The term is also used more generally as a metaphor for the start of better times, as in Prague Spring.
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Main article: Nowruz
The first day of spring is the beginning of the new year, Nowruz, in the Iranian calendar. Nowruz (also Norooz, Newroz, Navroj, and many other variants) marks an important traditional holiday festival celebrated in Iran as well as in many other countries with a significant population from one of various Iranian peoples, such as Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and by Kurdish communities in Turkey and Iraq and elsewhere. Several Turkic peoples also celebrate Nowruz.
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Colorful Spring garden flowers
Tarrytown, NY in spring
A blooming Sour Cherry in spring
|Dandelions in spring
Reply:Pretty weeds...Violets bloom and then you know it's spring! Also the Iris.
What flower is the first signs of spring?
crocus are usually some of the first flowers to come up in the spring
Reply:According to the astronomical definition, Spring begins on the 21st of March and lasts until 20th of June, the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere. According to this definition, therefore, the traditional mid-summer's day is the first day of summer. The meteorological definition (used in order to express whether 'Spring' has been hot or cold or wet, for example) has Spring starting on the 1st of March, since this more in line with weather conditions thought to be typical of Spring. The phenological definition of Spring relates to the blossoming of a range of plant species. It therefore varies according to the climate (as in 'Spring comes late to the north-east'). Calendars typically give the first, but the second and third are more in line with common use.
In the southern hemisphere, Spring is generally accepted to begin on the 1st of September and last until the 30th of November.
As in summer, the axis of the Earth is tilted toward the Sun and the length of daylight rapidly increases. The northern hemisphere begins to warm significantly causing new plant growth to "spring forth," giving the season its name. Snow begins to melt and streams swell with runoff and spring rains. Most flowering plants bloom this time of year, in a long succession sometimes beginning even when snow is still on the ground, and continuing into early summer. In normally snowless areas "spring" may begin as early as February during warmer years, with subtropical areas having very subtle differences, and tropical ones none at all. Subarctic areas may not experience "spring" at all until May or even June, or December in the outer Antarctic.
Severe weather most often occurs during the spring, when warm air begins to invade from lower latitudes while cold air is still pushing from the polar regions. Flooding is also most common in and near mountainous areas during this time of year because of snowmelt, many times accelerated by warm rains. In the United States, Tornado Alley is most active by far this time of year, especially since the Rocky Mountains prevent the surging hot and cold air masses from spreading eastward and instead force them directly at each other. Besides tornadoes, supercell thunderstorms can also produce dangerously large hail and very high winds, for which a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is usually issued. Even more so than winter, the jet streams play an important role in severe weather in the springtime.
The hurricane season officially begins in late spring, on May 15 in the northeastern Pacific and June 1 in the northern Atlantic. Before these dates, hurricanes are almost unheard of and even tropical storms are rare, one of the earliest ever being Tropical Storm Ana in mid-April 2003.
Spring is seen as a time of growth, renewal, of new life (both plant and animal) being born. The term is also used more generally as a metaphor for the start of better times, as in Prague Spring.
[edit] Nowruz
Main article: Nowruz
The first day of spring is the beginning of the new year, Nowruz, in the Iranian calendar. Nowruz (also Norooz, Newroz, Navroj, and many other variants) marks an important traditional holiday festival celebrated in Iran as well as in many other countries with a significant population from one of various Iranian peoples, such as Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and by Kurdish communities in Turkey and Iraq and elsewhere. Several Turkic peoples also celebrate Nowruz.
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Colorful Spring garden flowers
Tarrytown, NY in spring
A blooming Sour Cherry in spring
|Dandelions in spring
Reply:Pretty weeds...Violets bloom and then you know it's spring! Also the Iris.
If your could tell a flower she only had the spring to live. Would we have a bunch of worried flowers too?
No, a flower would understand why it was created and that life here is not meant to be eternal. Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
If your could tell a flower she only had the spring to live. Would we have a bunch of worried flowers too?
just worried about the nasty weeds around them until they get turned into spiritual compost.
Reply:no, since we are only telling the one flower that she has the spring to live. the rest of the bunch would be ok. :)
Reply:no, because only the one has been given the truth.
Reply:Stupid christians dont get what you said. hahahahaha
Reply:I would rephrase that to say that they have the entire spring to live. Every day is a gift and we should be thankful for it rather than feeling cheated for not getting more.
I'm sure the flower would be delighted to get to shine for any period of time.
Reply:No, because flowers live in a state of grace--they understand the secret of birth, death, and transformation--simply by being.
Reply:Yep.
Reply:what?
Reply:I'd have ans u if i understood wht u were asking
If your could tell a flower she only had the spring to live. Would we have a bunch of worried flowers too?
just worried about the nasty weeds around them until they get turned into spiritual compost.
Reply:no, since we are only telling the one flower that she has the spring to live. the rest of the bunch would be ok. :)
Reply:no, because only the one has been given the truth.
Reply:Stupid christians dont get what you said. hahahahaha
Reply:I would rephrase that to say that they have the entire spring to live. Every day is a gift and we should be thankful for it rather than feeling cheated for not getting more.
I'm sure the flower would be delighted to get to shine for any period of time.
Reply:No, because flowers live in a state of grace--they understand the secret of birth, death, and transformation--simply by being.
Reply:Yep.
Reply:what?
Reply:I'd have ans u if i understood wht u were asking
Need help coming up with a thesis statement for a contrast compare essay on spring and fall?
I need a good thesis statement for spring and autumn. Its for my college English class. Maybe something that will support these facts (this is my brainstorming) without actually using these words...cooler, warmer---leaves change, flowers bloom----death, birth----longer days, shorter days.
Thank you for your help!
Need help coming up with a thesis statement for a contrast compare essay on spring and fall?
You seem to have a good start - why don't you also look up some images on fall and spring, art images, ones that have depth of meaning. They may inspire you to come up with some other ideas to add to your paper. Sometimes things come from within and from unknown sources and it just starts to flow onto your paper.
Reply:Try coming up with a sentence using something like this: Many differences occur during the seasons of the year including temperature, plant life, and length of day.
(or daylight) just a suggestion instead of saying four seasons, since you are only talking about two you could say the two seasons of fall and spring. or something along those lines.
Reply:"It is evidant that their are many contrasts, both explizid and inexplizidly when camparing these seesans"
im in univursitie so obviusoly i am smarter then a collage studant
Reply:Just let it flow....
The seasons of fall and spring differ in various ways.....
think about.....contrasts of death %26amp; rebirth......a never-ending cycle...a necessary process...and as for Mr. Arrogant University Guy learn to spell or actually take an English class...no offense..
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Thank you for your help!
Need help coming up with a thesis statement for a contrast compare essay on spring and fall?
You seem to have a good start - why don't you also look up some images on fall and spring, art images, ones that have depth of meaning. They may inspire you to come up with some other ideas to add to your paper. Sometimes things come from within and from unknown sources and it just starts to flow onto your paper.
Reply:Try coming up with a sentence using something like this: Many differences occur during the seasons of the year including temperature, plant life, and length of day.
(or daylight) just a suggestion instead of saying four seasons, since you are only talking about two you could say the two seasons of fall and spring. or something along those lines.
Reply:"It is evidant that their are many contrasts, both explizid and inexplizidly when camparing these seesans"
im in univursitie so obviusoly i am smarter then a collage studant
Reply:Just let it flow....
The seasons of fall and spring differ in various ways.....
think about.....contrasts of death %26amp; rebirth......a never-ending cycle...a necessary process...and as for Mr. Arrogant University Guy learn to spell or actually take an English class...no offense..
Blackberry bush not producing any flowers yet?
They were planted last spring, I think that they're Black Satin (thornless variety). They had very few berries last year. I read up on not planting them in the same bed as tomatoes/peppers as they're suseptable to fungus from tomatoes/peppers etc...I haven't been able to find if planting them in the same plot can also cause a berry bush not to have berries? No flower blossoms on it as of yet. We're located in Ontario, Canada.
Blackberry bush not producing any flowers yet?
I live in the mountains of California and my thornless blackberries begin blooming in mid-June. As one other alluded to--you have two types of canes. The canes are biennial--they grow canes the first year-primocanes, and produce fruit the following year--floricanes (they had flowers-then fruit). If you cut back the floricanes by pruning, you won't have fruit this year. Black Satin is a mid-season trailing cultivar--which is semi-erect as well as hardy and vigorous.
For a great website on blackberries, why don't you try: http://www.oregon-berries.com/cx7/Growin... Good luck!
Reply:Most varieties of blackberries produce flowers and fruit on last year's growth. If last year's canes were killed over the winter or prunes off, you won't get any berries this year. The new growth of this year will make berries next year and should be protected over the winter. If the plants look healthy otherwise, this might be the problem.
Reply:I live in the southern USA, and don't know if the reason for *our* lack of blackberries is the same as yours.....BUT:
We had a very late freeze this year, after the blackberries were already in bloom. The freeze apparently killed the blooms, because we got practically *no* berries this year. Last year I had a bumper crop and gave many away.
Reply:Give them a couple of more weeks,it is early.Mine flower in early June and produce fruit in July and august.I am in Michigan.
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Blackberry bush not producing any flowers yet?
I live in the mountains of California and my thornless blackberries begin blooming in mid-June. As one other alluded to--you have two types of canes. The canes are biennial--they grow canes the first year-primocanes, and produce fruit the following year--floricanes (they had flowers-then fruit). If you cut back the floricanes by pruning, you won't have fruit this year. Black Satin is a mid-season trailing cultivar--which is semi-erect as well as hardy and vigorous.
For a great website on blackberries, why don't you try: http://www.oregon-berries.com/cx7/Growin... Good luck!
Reply:Most varieties of blackberries produce flowers and fruit on last year's growth. If last year's canes were killed over the winter or prunes off, you won't get any berries this year. The new growth of this year will make berries next year and should be protected over the winter. If the plants look healthy otherwise, this might be the problem.
Reply:I live in the southern USA, and don't know if the reason for *our* lack of blackberries is the same as yours.....BUT:
We had a very late freeze this year, after the blackberries were already in bloom. The freeze apparently killed the blooms, because we got practically *no* berries this year. Last year I had a bumper crop and gave many away.
Reply:Give them a couple of more weeks,it is early.Mine flower in early June and produce fruit in July and august.I am in Michigan.
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How come whenever i think of spring, i think of women?
Evertime spring rolls around i always think of women. I always walk around seeing flowers and other plants and i always think of a woman. Why?
How come whenever i think of spring, i think of women?
lol, mother nature.....spring is time or rebirth, growing things, we give birth, harboring life until our children our born etc...
Reply:You might find it interesting if you do a little research on nature religions, they are really interesting........thanks for the points! Report It
How come whenever i think of spring, i think of women?
lol, mother nature.....spring is time or rebirth, growing things, we give birth, harboring life until our children our born etc...
Reply:You might find it interesting if you do a little research on nature religions, they are really interesting........thanks for the points! Report It
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.
Why does my weeping cherry flower at the same time as it gets new spring growth?
Others in the street flowered long ago!
Why does my weeping cherry flower at the same time as it gets new spring growth?
If it's the same variety as the rest on you street it could be caused because there is usually some genetic variation even in cloned plants. This is because spot mutations can occur after the cutting was taken. I once bought 6 matching white azaleas for the front of my house. 5 of them bloomed at the same time and the 6th bloomed about 3 weeks after the rest. The flowers looked the same--same color, structure, etc.--it just bloomed later.
It could also be a one year event caused by some environmental condition that affected your tree and not the others. If it continues to do this year after year and you don't like it the only thing to do is replace it. You can't control the factors that "tell" a plant when to bloom.
Reply:Well, because in the spring, spring flowering trees bloom in the spiring but different varieties bloom at different times. Sort of like children getting their first tooth.
Not sure why you are concerned about that? It makes your tree stand out and show off. So just enjoy the attention.
Reply:because that's the way they work. If you get a weeping snow fountain cherry it really looks nice I think it looks better because it has no leaves when it flowers.
Why does my weeping cherry flower at the same time as it gets new spring growth?
If it's the same variety as the rest on you street it could be caused because there is usually some genetic variation even in cloned plants. This is because spot mutations can occur after the cutting was taken. I once bought 6 matching white azaleas for the front of my house. 5 of them bloomed at the same time and the 6th bloomed about 3 weeks after the rest. The flowers looked the same--same color, structure, etc.--it just bloomed later.
It could also be a one year event caused by some environmental condition that affected your tree and not the others. If it continues to do this year after year and you don't like it the only thing to do is replace it. You can't control the factors that "tell" a plant when to bloom.
Reply:Well, because in the spring, spring flowering trees bloom in the spiring but different varieties bloom at different times. Sort of like children getting their first tooth.
Not sure why you are concerned about that? It makes your tree stand out and show off. So just enjoy the attention.
Reply:because that's the way they work. If you get a weeping snow fountain cherry it really looks nice I think it looks better because it has no leaves when it flowers.
Flowers that last all summer and come back next year?
What are some that last in summer, not spring that are come back each year? I have tulips, daffodils and hiacins in my beds now but they dry up and wilt and die by summer, then my flower beds are clear of any flower other than shrubs or bushes. I dont want to spend tons of money then they die and have to be replanted the next year.
Flowers that last all summer and come back next year?
Irisis will bloom in the summer and last all summer long and also come back each year. There are also some varieties of irisis that will bloom late spring/early summer then bloom again in the fall. Lillies will also last most of the summer and come back next year. Some lillies will bloom but the petals will fall of if the wind picks up a lot during a storm(I found out the hard way with that one).
Reply:Well you are looking at perennials than they are flowers that grow one season the top of the plant dies down to the ground and the roots thrive and sleep and then next season when the temperature starts warming up the plant comes back up , a little bigger every year and then between 3-5 years they need to be divided.First of all you need to find you zone (planting zone) and decide if this is a sunny area or shady or a little of both ( this is one of the biggest mistakes made people try to put a sunny plant in a shady area and they wonder why the plant does not do very well) Go to the website for wayside gardens or park seed both of these web sites show all the different kinds of flowers and find you zone. I live in Montana zone 4 and I love the perennials there are so many to choose from-Good luck!
Reply:I plant geraniums and they flower all summer and can take the heat. Columbines do too, but in my yard need to be planted in less direct sun (we get temps over 100), impatients last all summer if planted in the shade, vincas bloom all summer in the sun as do petunia. Vinca and petunia are supposed to be annuals but mine from last year are back again.
Reply:two companies I have dealt with a lot for perennial are BLUESTONE PERENNIALS .COM (Lower case) 1-800-852-5243 and WAYSIDE GARDENS. waysidegardens.com
1-800-845-1124. they usually sell single plants and bluestone sells mostly in packs of 3 wayside is in SC and bluestone in OH.
I have had good luck with both companies but I do like the way bluestone shows shade/sun and bloom season. you can tell just what to expect.
Reply:If you live in Florida; Florida friendly plants like Blue Daze, Latana, and Scarlett Milkweed are some good choices. Also, Scarleet Milkweed attracts the Monarch Butterfly (it is a host and necter plant). %26amp; Latana also attracts native butterflies.
Reply:Black-eyed susans, Coneflowers, Coreopsis, Gaillardia, Begonias
What colors do you like?
Sun or shade?
Reply:Just go to any garden center or greenhouse NOT HOME DEPOT OR LOWE's and ask. They will have all the plants that will do well for your zone. Ask for perennials.
Reply:Try irises: They will come back.
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Flowers that last all summer and come back next year?
Irisis will bloom in the summer and last all summer long and also come back each year. There are also some varieties of irisis that will bloom late spring/early summer then bloom again in the fall. Lillies will also last most of the summer and come back next year. Some lillies will bloom but the petals will fall of if the wind picks up a lot during a storm(I found out the hard way with that one).
Reply:Well you are looking at perennials than they are flowers that grow one season the top of the plant dies down to the ground and the roots thrive and sleep and then next season when the temperature starts warming up the plant comes back up , a little bigger every year and then between 3-5 years they need to be divided.First of all you need to find you zone (planting zone) and decide if this is a sunny area or shady or a little of both ( this is one of the biggest mistakes made people try to put a sunny plant in a shady area and they wonder why the plant does not do very well) Go to the website for wayside gardens or park seed both of these web sites show all the different kinds of flowers and find you zone. I live in Montana zone 4 and I love the perennials there are so many to choose from-Good luck!
Reply:I plant geraniums and they flower all summer and can take the heat. Columbines do too, but in my yard need to be planted in less direct sun (we get temps over 100), impatients last all summer if planted in the shade, vincas bloom all summer in the sun as do petunia. Vinca and petunia are supposed to be annuals but mine from last year are back again.
Reply:two companies I have dealt with a lot for perennial are BLUESTONE PERENNIALS .COM (Lower case) 1-800-852-5243 and WAYSIDE GARDENS. waysidegardens.com
1-800-845-1124. they usually sell single plants and bluestone sells mostly in packs of 3 wayside is in SC and bluestone in OH.
I have had good luck with both companies but I do like the way bluestone shows shade/sun and bloom season. you can tell just what to expect.
Reply:If you live in Florida; Florida friendly plants like Blue Daze, Latana, and Scarlett Milkweed are some good choices. Also, Scarleet Milkweed attracts the Monarch Butterfly (it is a host and necter plant). %26amp; Latana also attracts native butterflies.
Reply:Black-eyed susans, Coneflowers, Coreopsis, Gaillardia, Begonias
What colors do you like?
Sun or shade?
Reply:Just go to any garden center or greenhouse NOT HOME DEPOT OR LOWE's and ask. They will have all the plants that will do well for your zone. Ask for perennials.
Reply:Try irises: They will come back.
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A flowering preservation method that retains color?
I want to dry some of my spring flowers, but I'm looking for a method that will help retain the colors. Pressing won't work, and neither will just air drying them. Does anyone have a technique that they have used? I want to do it at home, so don't tell me freeze drying!
A flowering preservation method that retains color?
I don't think you're going to be able to preserve the color completely. When flowers dry their color will change slightly no matter what you do. Even freeze drying leaves a slight change in color.
My recommendation would be to dry them with any method you want (see http://extension.missouri.edu/xplor/aggu... for directions), then spray the flowers with a fixative (from the craft store) and then paint the flowers to a bright color again. I know it's cheating, but at least you'll have the colors you want. You'll have to be VERY careful that you don't damage the dried flowers when you paint them.
A flowering preservation method that retains color?
I don't think you're going to be able to preserve the color completely. When flowers dry their color will change slightly no matter what you do. Even freeze drying leaves a slight change in color.
My recommendation would be to dry them with any method you want (see http://extension.missouri.edu/xplor/aggu... for directions), then spray the flowers with a fixative (from the craft store) and then paint the flowers to a bright color again. I know it's cheating, but at least you'll have the colors you want. You'll have to be VERY careful that you don't damage the dried flowers when you paint them.
Can I plant Day Lillies in spring?
I love day lillies, and I have the perfect place for them at my new house. However, it's too cold now to dig it up and plant anything. Can I plant the bulbs in the next spring and still have them bloom the same year or do they need more time? Any tips for growing and caring for these flowers?
Thanks in advance! :)
Can I plant Day Lillies in spring?
The best time to plant lillies is in the fall. It gives their root system time to winter over and develope a strong root ball. I've planted lilies in the spring and the fall .When I lived in New England I used to order then from catalogues and plant them in the spring and they would come up nicely. When we moved I had over 500 lilies of every variety. So easy to grow!
Reply:You can plant them anytime really. I love day lillies also and live in the midwest and I have planted them in the fall, spring and summer and they seem to do well. I usually miracle grow them once a week during the summer and even if you don't they seem to be a pretty hardy but very beautiful perennial.
Reply:Daylillies are very hardy, and can usually be planted anytime. You can go ahead and plant them now, so they'll have well established root systems in the spring time. You may want to cover them over winter with a layer of mulch if you have very cold winters. Or you could simply wait til early next spring to put them into the ground.
Reply:Fall is best no matter how cold the ground is (just harder on the people). But, any time will work for day lillies.
If plan to wait until spring . . I dug a trench %26amp; 'planted' a 1" cement 'wall' then on top I layed colored mini bricks for a border (the bricks were in the ground deep enough that the lawn mower goes over top of them). This way I 'trapped' the lillies from spreading into my lawn.
Tips for growing lillies. Bulbs buried with root side down. If got a few upside down - - it will take a little longer, but they will grow too. Freshly planted, water every day for a couple of weeks. They will take care of themselves.
There are people who insist on special dirt, add fertilizer, etc.. These plants will grown anyway. In fall, mow over them. or wait until spring %26amp; rake out the old leaves and stems. When there is a dry spell %26amp; we can't water anything but gardens, the lillies appear to die - - they will be back next year.
Thanks in advance! :)
Can I plant Day Lillies in spring?
The best time to plant lillies is in the fall. It gives their root system time to winter over and develope a strong root ball. I've planted lilies in the spring and the fall .When I lived in New England I used to order then from catalogues and plant them in the spring and they would come up nicely. When we moved I had over 500 lilies of every variety. So easy to grow!
Reply:You can plant them anytime really. I love day lillies also and live in the midwest and I have planted them in the fall, spring and summer and they seem to do well. I usually miracle grow them once a week during the summer and even if you don't they seem to be a pretty hardy but very beautiful perennial.
Reply:Daylillies are very hardy, and can usually be planted anytime. You can go ahead and plant them now, so they'll have well established root systems in the spring time. You may want to cover them over winter with a layer of mulch if you have very cold winters. Or you could simply wait til early next spring to put them into the ground.
Reply:Fall is best no matter how cold the ground is (just harder on the people). But, any time will work for day lillies.
If plan to wait until spring . . I dug a trench %26amp; 'planted' a 1" cement 'wall' then on top I layed colored mini bricks for a border (the bricks were in the ground deep enough that the lawn mower goes over top of them). This way I 'trapped' the lillies from spreading into my lawn.
Tips for growing lillies. Bulbs buried with root side down. If got a few upside down - - it will take a little longer, but they will grow too. Freshly planted, water every day for a couple of weeks. They will take care of themselves.
There are people who insist on special dirt, add fertilizer, etc.. These plants will grown anyway. In fall, mow over them. or wait until spring %26amp; rake out the old leaves and stems. When there is a dry spell %26amp; we can't water anything but gardens, the lillies appear to die - - they will be back next year.
When is the best time to plant flowering bulbs in order to bloom in spring?
Your answer is in this wonderful old movie called "Being There" with Peter Sellers (his last and playing the character called "Chancy Gardener"), which I am sure you must have seen at some point. But, it is worth going back and watching it again - the very last scene, in particular, is truly and anomalously precious (I am not gonna ruin it for you in case you haven't seen it or don't remember it), especially for an avid gardener like you. So again, I'll let "Chancy" tell you when to plant those flowering bulbs!
When is the best time to plant flowering bulbs in order to bloom in spring?
Before the first frost I think.
Reply:Before the first hard frost and most definitely before the first freeze. Bulbs like cold ground to grow in or become establlished, but if it's frozen, the establishing time is drastically reduced. They need to be introduced to the cold slowly. Just make sure the bulbs you select are proven to grow in your area.
Reply:end of summer, especially mums-
Reply:In the fall!
Reply:Plant before the first frost
Reply:It depends in what zone you live in....
Here in the NW we plant them in October or November.
Try Google...
Reply:Plant them in the fall.
Reply:Plant now, while the ground is still warm enough to work.
When is the best time to plant flowering bulbs in order to bloom in spring?
Before the first frost I think.
Reply:Before the first hard frost and most definitely before the first freeze. Bulbs like cold ground to grow in or become establlished, but if it's frozen, the establishing time is drastically reduced. They need to be introduced to the cold slowly. Just make sure the bulbs you select are proven to grow in your area.
Reply:end of summer, especially mums-
Reply:In the fall!
Reply:Plant before the first frost
Reply:It depends in what zone you live in....
Here in the NW we plant them in October or November.
Try Google...
Reply:Plant them in the fall.
Reply:Plant now, while the ground is still warm enough to work.
The author uses similes to describe spring. What do these similes tell us about springtime?
How do these similes create a visual of what the poet wants to express?
Spring is like a perhaps hand
( which comes carefully out of Nowhere) arranging a window, into which people look(while people stare arranging and changing placing carefully there a strange thing and a known thing here and changing everything carefully spring is like a perhaps
Hand in a window (carefully to and fro moving New and old things, while people stare carefully moving a perhaps fraction of flower here placing an inch of air there)
and without breaking anything.
The author uses similes to describe spring. What do these similes tell us about springtime?
Spring creeps up on you unawares. It appears in unexpected little places and takes you by suprise. It is suddenly there and in an unintrusive but wonderful way
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Spring is like a perhaps hand
( which comes carefully out of Nowhere) arranging a window, into which people look(while people stare arranging and changing placing carefully there a strange thing and a known thing here and changing everything carefully spring is like a perhaps
Hand in a window (carefully to and fro moving New and old things, while people stare carefully moving a perhaps fraction of flower here placing an inch of air there)
and without breaking anything.
The author uses similes to describe spring. What do these similes tell us about springtime?
Spring creeps up on you unawares. It appears in unexpected little places and takes you by suprise. It is suddenly there and in an unintrusive but wonderful way
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Friday, January 27, 2012
When do I plant my sweetpea seeds for them to flower next year. Do I plant them now or next spring?
Also where can I buy white sweetpea seeds from?
When do I plant my sweetpea seeds for them to flower next year. Do I plant them now or next spring?
spring to plant out in may.you could if you have a greenhouse plant some now if the weather stays mild you could have blooms for christmas
Reply:http://www.lathyrus.com/
This is a specialist sweet pea grower with seeds for sale.
They also have lots of advice on the best way to sow the seed and the optimum time for sowing.
Good luck.
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When do I plant my sweetpea seeds for them to flower next year. Do I plant them now or next spring?
spring to plant out in may.you could if you have a greenhouse plant some now if the weather stays mild you could have blooms for christmas
Reply:http://www.lathyrus.com/
This is a specialist sweet pea grower with seeds for sale.
They also have lots of advice on the best way to sow the seed and the optimum time for sowing.
Good luck.
ThInGs ThAt RePrEsEnT sPrInG?
What are some things that represent spring....besides flowers
For Example: Things that represent winter are snow, X-mas trees, skiing, snowboarding, snowballs, etc.
Thanks soo much in advance!!!
ThInGs ThAt RePrEsEnT sPrInG?
Forsythia, snow drops, daffodils, crocus, Easter and the cross
Reply:weeds
seed catalogs
the end of hibernation, mine (LOL)
salad, I love salad in the spring, time to put the soup away
shovels, hoes, mulch, hose, its garden time
birds, bees, squirrels dancing foot loose and fancy free
poetry and art and festivals, time to go outside to play no matter your age
love, everyone falls in like in the winter and in love in the spring
Reply:baby chicks
baby lambs
tulips and daffodils
easter dresses and hats
easter eggs
pastel colors
green grass
Reply:Daffodils and the Easter Bunny!
Reply:green grass
showers
robins
flowers
Easter
Reply:baby animals are born,gardens bloom bright colours, Easter eggs are given out to children of all ages. ( I'm Australian)
Reply:Easter, longer days, baby animals, people out walking, bicycles and motorcycles, skateboards, my cat wanting to stay outside
Reply:The blooming of all the wildflowers due to the winter rains, hummingbirds, blooming citrus trees.
Reply:flowers and green grass
Reply:warmer weather
stays light later thanks to DST
baby calves (if you're in a rural area)
birds start singing more
where I live the Canadian geese and sandhill cranes migrate through the area
Reply:The smell of moist soil.
Insects coming to life.
Groups of geese and other birds flying north.
Green grass budding out thru leftover snow.
Spotting your first robin.
For Example: Things that represent winter are snow, X-mas trees, skiing, snowboarding, snowballs, etc.
Thanks soo much in advance!!!
ThInGs ThAt RePrEsEnT sPrInG?
Forsythia, snow drops, daffodils, crocus, Easter and the cross
Reply:weeds
seed catalogs
the end of hibernation, mine (LOL)
salad, I love salad in the spring, time to put the soup away
shovels, hoes, mulch, hose, its garden time
birds, bees, squirrels dancing foot loose and fancy free
poetry and art and festivals, time to go outside to play no matter your age
love, everyone falls in like in the winter and in love in the spring
Reply:baby chicks
baby lambs
tulips and daffodils
easter dresses and hats
easter eggs
pastel colors
green grass
Reply:Daffodils and the Easter Bunny!
Reply:green grass
showers
robins
flowers
Easter
Reply:baby animals are born,gardens bloom bright colours, Easter eggs are given out to children of all ages. ( I'm Australian)
Reply:Easter, longer days, baby animals, people out walking, bicycles and motorcycles, skateboards, my cat wanting to stay outside
Reply:The blooming of all the wildflowers due to the winter rains, hummingbirds, blooming citrus trees.
Reply:flowers and green grass
Reply:warmer weather
stays light later thanks to DST
baby calves (if you're in a rural area)
birds start singing more
where I live the Canadian geese and sandhill cranes migrate through the area
Reply:The smell of moist soil.
Insects coming to life.
Groups of geese and other birds flying north.
Green grass budding out thru leftover snow.
Spotting your first robin.
Why didn't my magnolia tree produce flowers this year?
Additional info:
A branch from a neighboring tree fell on it last summer %26amp; broke a branch off. I have noticed a bunch of new limbs sprouting from the break.
Also, we did have a unusually cold spring, but I don't think we got any frost when the flowers should have been blooming.
Why didn't my magnolia tree produce flowers this year?
Here in NE Ohio, we had a major freeze the first week in April. A lot of Magnolias were just about to bloom and the flowers were killed. We had temps of 80 degrees one day followed by three nights of lower 20's. Our neighbor's Magnolia didn't have any flowers on it, either. Our Redbud and Dogwood didn't have any flowers, either, so we expect you experienced the same as the low temps were widespread. Barring another spring like last year, the trees should bloom again next year.
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Reply:By any chance, did you fertilize the grass under/around it? High-nitrogen fertilizer such as that used for lawns can inhibit flowering in many plants. If that isn't the case, then I suggest contacting a tree surgeon to have a look at the tree if it is a large and valuable plant, to see what might be the problem. Also, contact nurseries in the area; if there WAS frost in your area at a critical time, I suspect they will be aware of it and know that MANY magnolias didn't bloom.
Good luck!
Reply:While not knowing your area of the country, many Magnolias
bloom twice a year. The one in the spring is the most spectacular, however, they tend to bloom again in August or Sept. If the tree you have does not show buds now it will not bloom. If it shows buds allow the showing of it and photograph the buds and damage to the tree.
The regular fert would have helped versus hurt the tree in it's recovery. By the time the fert worked it's way to the roots the tree should have already flowered (sorry responder). The tree is probably in shock and can respond given what it does in late summer or fall.
Should the tree not bloom at all this summer or fall contact your neighbor for a homeowners claim of damages. At best you can be friendly and expect a minimum payment of less than $200. On contact with the insurance demand complete removal of your existing tree, roots included, plus the replacement.
Let the tree be. If it blooms the second bloom get a basic
10-20-10 with minerals fert spikes. You will need to place these outside the dripline of the tree at the manuf. specs for distance. If you notice any other die-back on the tree, increased insect activity, or any fungi, contact your neighbor immediately. Insurance is what this is about - Insure both yourself and your property.
Reply:Did you spend time talking with it each day? They are very sensitive plants you know.
Reply:Too much rain or not enough sun effects how many blooms come out. I have about 10 and they did not bloom well this year, either.
Reply:It sounds like you may have had frost if you had a cold spring. If it was frost this year, they will flower next year.
A branch from a neighboring tree fell on it last summer %26amp; broke a branch off. I have noticed a bunch of new limbs sprouting from the break.
Also, we did have a unusually cold spring, but I don't think we got any frost when the flowers should have been blooming.
Why didn't my magnolia tree produce flowers this year?
Here in NE Ohio, we had a major freeze the first week in April. A lot of Magnolias were just about to bloom and the flowers were killed. We had temps of 80 degrees one day followed by three nights of lower 20's. Our neighbor's Magnolia didn't have any flowers on it, either. Our Redbud and Dogwood didn't have any flowers, either, so we expect you experienced the same as the low temps were widespread. Barring another spring like last year, the trees should bloom again next year.
Visit our website for more gardening ideas at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
Reply:By any chance, did you fertilize the grass under/around it? High-nitrogen fertilizer such as that used for lawns can inhibit flowering in many plants. If that isn't the case, then I suggest contacting a tree surgeon to have a look at the tree if it is a large and valuable plant, to see what might be the problem. Also, contact nurseries in the area; if there WAS frost in your area at a critical time, I suspect they will be aware of it and know that MANY magnolias didn't bloom.
Good luck!
Reply:While not knowing your area of the country, many Magnolias
bloom twice a year. The one in the spring is the most spectacular, however, they tend to bloom again in August or Sept. If the tree you have does not show buds now it will not bloom. If it shows buds allow the showing of it and photograph the buds and damage to the tree.
The regular fert would have helped versus hurt the tree in it's recovery. By the time the fert worked it's way to the roots the tree should have already flowered (sorry responder). The tree is probably in shock and can respond given what it does in late summer or fall.
Should the tree not bloom at all this summer or fall contact your neighbor for a homeowners claim of damages. At best you can be friendly and expect a minimum payment of less than $200. On contact with the insurance demand complete removal of your existing tree, roots included, plus the replacement.
Let the tree be. If it blooms the second bloom get a basic
10-20-10 with minerals fert spikes. You will need to place these outside the dripline of the tree at the manuf. specs for distance. If you notice any other die-back on the tree, increased insect activity, or any fungi, contact your neighbor immediately. Insurance is what this is about - Insure both yourself and your property.
Reply:Did you spend time talking with it each day? They are very sensitive plants you know.
Reply:Too much rain or not enough sun effects how many blooms come out. I have about 10 and they did not bloom well this year, either.
Reply:It sounds like you may have had frost if you had a cold spring. If it was frost this year, they will flower next year.
Best use for mulch in the spring and best type of climbing vine?
I have mulched up leave in a 30 gallon garbage can full. I can plant, but keeping them alive Im not so good at. I planted 9 Marigolds last summer and all but 3 dried up. Not sure how to best prepare a soil planting area about 3 feet out from my garage, and approx. 20-25 ft long. I have some trellis climbing plants doing okay. How should I best prepare the soil next yr? till it up? remove six inches of old soil and replace? lime? fertilizer? I know nothing about this. ALSO, I have a 6ft x 7ft lattic at the end of my patio. I would like to plant some flowering climbing vines next to it next year. What are some good plants to consider for fast climbing that will come back each spring? Thanks
Best use for mulch in the spring and best type of climbing vine?
If your soil is bad then by all means replace it, but maybe it only needs to have some good compost incorporated into the soil to boost it.
You can purchase composts that have water retaining agents that will also help with the drying out problem but adding the compost will also help with that.
After adding the compost also add some all purpose fertiliser, either in granule form, slow release form or organic any of them will do the job. It all depends on what you want to spend as they all vary in price. Leave a week or so, then plant out, with your annuals or perennials.
Your mulched up leaves would be OK to put under shrubs to help retain water in the summer mths.
As far as climbers go, Jasmine is a fast grower, scented and comes in many varieties.
You could also consider climbing Roses. Clematis,Teracoma.
I am not sure where you live, but I'm sure if you go to your local garden centre they will have plants relevant to you own area and weather conditions. There are so many to choose from.
Even something that fruits, like Passion fruit, you can buy ornamental varieties of those that have spectacular flowers in spring/summer.
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Reply:Trumpet vine is nice. Orange flowers over a long period in the summer and not terribly invasive. They can be cut back drastically in the fall with no harm. It may take several years to bloom though.
Avoid wisteria if you're close to a building, you wouldn't believe how fast and damaging those vines can grow.
Another option would be sweet autumn clematis. It's fast growing, but easily maintained and has tons of little white fragrant flowers in the fall. Other large flowered clematis might be nice too. You can buy several varieties for blooms in early,mid and late summer. The flowers are quite spectacular too.
Good luck!
Reply:A good climbing vine is clematis. They like sun, so be sure the spot you plant them gets at least 4 hours a day. They'll spread pretty well, then die off in the fall. Cut back the dead growth, and the following spring, they come back.
As far as prepping the soil, mix in some peat moss and topsoil, or planting soil. You should be fine.
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Best use for mulch in the spring and best type of climbing vine?
If your soil is bad then by all means replace it, but maybe it only needs to have some good compost incorporated into the soil to boost it.
You can purchase composts that have water retaining agents that will also help with the drying out problem but adding the compost will also help with that.
After adding the compost also add some all purpose fertiliser, either in granule form, slow release form or organic any of them will do the job. It all depends on what you want to spend as they all vary in price. Leave a week or so, then plant out, with your annuals or perennials.
Your mulched up leaves would be OK to put under shrubs to help retain water in the summer mths.
As far as climbers go, Jasmine is a fast grower, scented and comes in many varieties.
You could also consider climbing Roses. Clematis,Teracoma.
I am not sure where you live, but I'm sure if you go to your local garden centre they will have plants relevant to you own area and weather conditions. There are so many to choose from.
Even something that fruits, like Passion fruit, you can buy ornamental varieties of those that have spectacular flowers in spring/summer.
Reply:Youre very Welcome, Happy Gardening Report It
Reply:Trumpet vine is nice. Orange flowers over a long period in the summer and not terribly invasive. They can be cut back drastically in the fall with no harm. It may take several years to bloom though.
Avoid wisteria if you're close to a building, you wouldn't believe how fast and damaging those vines can grow.
Another option would be sweet autumn clematis. It's fast growing, but easily maintained and has tons of little white fragrant flowers in the fall. Other large flowered clematis might be nice too. You can buy several varieties for blooms in early,mid and late summer. The flowers are quite spectacular too.
Good luck!
Reply:A good climbing vine is clematis. They like sun, so be sure the spot you plant them gets at least 4 hours a day. They'll spread pretty well, then die off in the fall. Cut back the dead growth, and the following spring, they come back.
As far as prepping the soil, mix in some peat moss and topsoil, or planting soil. You should be fine.
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What is the best way to keep mandevillas inside (and thriving) during winter so I may replant them in spring?
What is the best way to keep mandevillas (showy pink flowering vine with dark green glossy leaves) inside (and thriving) during winter so I may replant them in Spring? Do I need to cut the long and vines before bringing them indoors for the winter or can I simply leave the long vines as they are so they may simply pick up where they left off when Spring comes around? Any and all suggestions would be most appreciated!
What is the best way to keep mandevillas inside (and thriving) during winter so I may replant them in spring?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
I've tried it... it didn't do well at all. Unless you have a sun room, it will never get enought light to be happy. As a 15 plus year MASTER GARDENER I suggest you not waste your time %26amp; energy on a project that is doomed from the start. (remember I said this next spring when you can say I was right.)
I suggest you just start with a new plant next spring. It is by far your best bet. Trust me. Been there, done that.... and have seen countless others try %26amp; fail.
What is the best way to keep mandevillas inside (and thriving) during winter so I may replant them in spring?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
I've tried it... it didn't do well at all. Unless you have a sun room, it will never get enought light to be happy. As a 15 plus year MASTER GARDENER I suggest you not waste your time %26amp; energy on a project that is doomed from the start. (remember I said this next spring when you can say I was right.)
I suggest you just start with a new plant next spring. It is by far your best bet. Trust me. Been there, done that.... and have seen countless others try %26amp; fail.
How long will my potted flowers from summer last?
I am a brand new gardner this year, and I potted several flowers (seed and blooming) this summer. I knew nothing about gardening, but my flowers have done pretty well this year and bloomed well. We live in Colorado Springs and I am curious as to how long I should expect them to live. It is already getting cold at night here, but I don't know which ones, if any, I should bother bringing inside. I planted pansies, marigolds, petunias, geraniums, and several variations of daisies. Do any of these bloom again or are they pretty much a "one-time" kinda thing? And if they do bloom again, is it a decent regrowth or are you better off just calling it a loss and planting again next year? I also have herbs outside I dont know what to do with...sage, basil, chives, rosemary, oregano and thyme. Help! What should I do?
How long will my potted flowers from summer last?
All the flowers you mention are annuals, which mean they will only last through this season, so it is not worth bringing them inside - they may last a couple more weeks if the weather holds.
Here's a link that will give you some tips for putting the garden to 'bed' for the winter:
http://www.sheridannurseries.com/GardenS...
Reply:pansies, marigolds, petunias, geraniums, and some variations of daisies are annuals, they will last through one or two frosts. Pansies like cooler weather so they may last longer then your others. The marigolds may possibly reseed them selves mine always did.
Some of your herbs may come back on their own next year.
Next year you might want to consider using perennials so that they will come back the following year and all you will have to do them will be cover them at the end of the year. and It saves you money on not having to buy annuals each year.
You can also create yourself a small inside herb garden for your kitchen. Just plant your herbs in a pot and keep in front of a lighted window.
I planted annuals for many years in a row but with the prices of the annuals getting higher each year I finally decided i was throwing away money and plant all perennials now. Some times I will fill in with a few annuals just for a change of scenery.
Reply:PANSIES, MARIGOLDS, PETUNIAS, GERANIUMS, AND DAISIES ALL COME BACK NEXT YEAR SO, NOT TO FREAT. DIG UP YOUR HERBS AND POT THEM FOR INSIDE PLANTS UNTILL THE WHEATHER GETS WARM AGAIN, PLANT THEM BACK OUT SIDE AGAIN!
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How long will my potted flowers from summer last?
All the flowers you mention are annuals, which mean they will only last through this season, so it is not worth bringing them inside - they may last a couple more weeks if the weather holds.
Here's a link that will give you some tips for putting the garden to 'bed' for the winter:
http://www.sheridannurseries.com/GardenS...
Reply:pansies, marigolds, petunias, geraniums, and some variations of daisies are annuals, they will last through one or two frosts. Pansies like cooler weather so they may last longer then your others. The marigolds may possibly reseed them selves mine always did.
Some of your herbs may come back on their own next year.
Next year you might want to consider using perennials so that they will come back the following year and all you will have to do them will be cover them at the end of the year. and It saves you money on not having to buy annuals each year.
You can also create yourself a small inside herb garden for your kitchen. Just plant your herbs in a pot and keep in front of a lighted window.
I planted annuals for many years in a row but with the prices of the annuals getting higher each year I finally decided i was throwing away money and plant all perennials now. Some times I will fill in with a few annuals just for a change of scenery.
Reply:PANSIES, MARIGOLDS, PETUNIAS, GERANIUMS, AND DAISIES ALL COME BACK NEXT YEAR SO, NOT TO FREAT. DIG UP YOUR HERBS AND POT THEM FOR INSIDE PLANTS UNTILL THE WHEATHER GETS WARM AGAIN, PLANT THEM BACK OUT SIDE AGAIN!
I want some flowers that will bloom over and over again.?
I have tulips and other perennials and since they only bloom once a yr and thats it, I want some flowers to plant in my flower bed that will bloom several times in one spring and summer. If they happen to die I want something that will come back again. Any suggestions? I'm not the greatest gardener but I do want a flowerbed full of blooms and pretty flowers.
I want some flowers that will bloom over and over again.?
Daylillies, cone flowers, Daisy's, butterfly weed, asters, cornflowers. There are so many great flowers. You really want perennials since you want something that comes back every season. I don't know what your planting zone is, but I do know that you can grow things that I can't in a zone 5. Go to a local nursery and look around, ask questions because that is why the people are there, and then if they are too expensive, go to a farmers market or a farm store and buy small plants. Also notice if the flower requires full sun or full shade. Don't get discouraged if a perennial doesn't get huge the first year. That's what annuals do. Rule of thumb for periennials; first year they sleep (don't grow a whole lot) second year they creep and third year they leap. They are well worth the wait because they are faithful to come back and beautify your yard. Good luck
Reply:You have a lot of choices! Several things I can think of, Knock out Roses - you can't kill em. They are the basic of beginner roses and will reward you with blooms all year long. Knock out roses are bred specifically for us folks in the hot south. Another choice - reblooming azealas like "Autumn Embers"
Dianthus,snapdragons are wonderful and will bloom all year. Although specified as an annual, mine come back every year. In fact, many plants that are marked as annuals will come back every year in the south. Marigolds will work for your purpose, Vinca or creeping myrtle, impatients, verbena, phlox....If I think of more I'll come back and add, but those are the ones that would do well in your area.
Reply:I'm in Texas, zone 7. The others gave you some great plants to check out. Call your County Extension Agent for your local area. They are very knowledgeable and provide services free of charge - your tax dollars pay their salary! They will even come out to your home, test your soil, and direct you as to any problems you are having with your soil, grass, plants, trees, etc. They can also suggest perinneal blooming plants for your area. Dutch Gardens is a great source for wonderful plants that are guaranteed.
I want some flowers that will bloom over and over again.?
Daylillies, cone flowers, Daisy's, butterfly weed, asters, cornflowers. There are so many great flowers. You really want perennials since you want something that comes back every season. I don't know what your planting zone is, but I do know that you can grow things that I can't in a zone 5. Go to a local nursery and look around, ask questions because that is why the people are there, and then if they are too expensive, go to a farmers market or a farm store and buy small plants. Also notice if the flower requires full sun or full shade. Don't get discouraged if a perennial doesn't get huge the first year. That's what annuals do. Rule of thumb for periennials; first year they sleep (don't grow a whole lot) second year they creep and third year they leap. They are well worth the wait because they are faithful to come back and beautify your yard. Good luck
Reply:You have a lot of choices! Several things I can think of, Knock out Roses - you can't kill em. They are the basic of beginner roses and will reward you with blooms all year long. Knock out roses are bred specifically for us folks in the hot south. Another choice - reblooming azealas like "Autumn Embers"
Dianthus,snapdragons are wonderful and will bloom all year. Although specified as an annual, mine come back every year. In fact, many plants that are marked as annuals will come back every year in the south. Marigolds will work for your purpose, Vinca or creeping myrtle, impatients, verbena, phlox....If I think of more I'll come back and add, but those are the ones that would do well in your area.
Reply:I'm in Texas, zone 7. The others gave you some great plants to check out. Call your County Extension Agent for your local area. They are very knowledgeable and provide services free of charge - your tax dollars pay their salary! They will even come out to your home, test your soil, and direct you as to any problems you are having with your soil, grass, plants, trees, etc. They can also suggest perinneal blooming plants for your area. Dutch Gardens is a great source for wonderful plants that are guaranteed.
What type of bulb to plant that will continuously blooming from spring to winter?
Im planning to have flowerbed that has bulbs in it, but i know bulbs are set to bloom with their respective stages of blooming like from spring to winter, so what are these bulbs that will bloom in my flowerbed in series so i can have a complete flower blooms until winter? please share me your insights. thank you in advance.
What type of bulb to plant that will continuously blooming from spring to winter?
1) Start with crocus...I have some that have bloomed when there was snow on the ground in late February and early March.
2) Then maybe daffodils and hyacynthes...they will bloom late march into mid or late april.
3) Irises will bloom in middle to late may into early June...however there are some that will bloom again in the fall.
4) Asiatic and Oriental lilies will bloom in June or July.
5) Gladiolas will bloom into July as well.
I included a site that may help you out...
Reply:I will give you a link as there are far too many to list.
http://www.avonbulbs.co.uk/late-summer-p...
Click on
'autumn planted bulbs' for flowers that bloom in spring.
'spring planted' for summer flowering
'summer planted' for autumn flowering
Hope this helps Happy reading :-)
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What type of bulb to plant that will continuously blooming from spring to winter?
1) Start with crocus...I have some that have bloomed when there was snow on the ground in late February and early March.
2) Then maybe daffodils and hyacynthes...they will bloom late march into mid or late april.
3) Irises will bloom in middle to late may into early June...however there are some that will bloom again in the fall.
4) Asiatic and Oriental lilies will bloom in June or July.
5) Gladiolas will bloom into July as well.
I included a site that may help you out...
Reply:I will give you a link as there are far too many to list.
http://www.avonbulbs.co.uk/late-summer-p...
Click on
'autumn planted bulbs' for flowers that bloom in spring.
'spring planted' for summer flowering
'summer planted' for autumn flowering
Hope this helps Happy reading :-)
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What is a good flower to plant in the fall?
We are renovating our yard %26amp; I want some color! I live in North Texas %26amp; plan on planting something this weekend. We have sun %26amp; shade. We have a big tree in our yard so every part of the yard gets full sun %26amp; full shade at different times of the day. Also should I plant some seeds for spring flowers now or wait until March? Thanks :)
What is a good flower to plant in the fall?
most bulbs you plant in the fall. If you want flowers and color right away, then I suggest mum. They come in so many styles and color and color combination. They are perfect for fall. Also Kale, very pretty, mums will come back every year. As they start to grow keep pinching the tops till about July 18, then stop. You will end up with busy mums instead of tall lanky ones. Kale will not come back. Pansy. Now that a beautiful flower too. And most cases, will also come back. HAVE FUN!
Reply:Amaryllis is an exellent flower to plant in fall bacause you can have it for years, it is so gorgeous, the colors are vivid and exotic.
Reply:No seeds. You can plant bulbs now for spring. Fall flowers include Mums, Dalia's, and Pansies. They come in an outrageous variety of shapes and colors. Check your local nursery they usually only put out for sale what is appropriate to plant at the time.
Reply:tulips colorful beautiful flowers. They come back every year.They like sun or sun with a little shade. good luck. i hope it is beautiful.
What is a good flower to plant in the fall?
most bulbs you plant in the fall. If you want flowers and color right away, then I suggest mum. They come in so many styles and color and color combination. They are perfect for fall. Also Kale, very pretty, mums will come back every year. As they start to grow keep pinching the tops till about July 18, then stop. You will end up with busy mums instead of tall lanky ones. Kale will not come back. Pansy. Now that a beautiful flower too. And most cases, will also come back. HAVE FUN!
Reply:Amaryllis is an exellent flower to plant in fall bacause you can have it for years, it is so gorgeous, the colors are vivid and exotic.
Reply:No seeds. You can plant bulbs now for spring. Fall flowers include Mums, Dalia's, and Pansies. They come in an outrageous variety of shapes and colors. Check your local nursery they usually only put out for sale what is appropriate to plant at the time.
Reply:tulips colorful beautiful flowers. They come back every year.They like sun or sun with a little shade. good luck. i hope it is beautiful.
Black bridesmaids dresses in the spring? A "do" or a "don't"?
I was thinking about having black bridesmaids dresses for my spring wedding and then adding color by using bright summer/spring time flowers? Would that work? I can't seem to find any dresses that I like with color and thought that black is a very elegant and classy look. Help!
Black bridesmaids dresses in the spring? A "do" or a "don't"?
I would only do this if it was an evening wedding and the guests were also required to dress formally as well.
Reply:Have what you want, it's your wedding, your choice.
Reply:black is elegant true but marriage is a happy time black represents a different ceremony and gives of the wrong feeling so yes it may look cool it is not appropriate really a wedding is a joyful event have nice bright colours full of warmth Dave
getting a black wedding outfit will prove to be difficult as very few people would dream of such a colour good luck i your marriage
Reply:It is your wedding do what you want. My first reaction was no but if done right it might be cool. Especially for a night time wedding.
Reply:YUK! YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK !!!!!!!!
Jesus, I wouldn't!! EEEEEEEEEEEK !!!
Reply:anything is possible now !! its 2007 goin on 8 and people wear black to weddings all the time so why not !!
Reply:I think thats a wonderful idea. specially for a spring wedding, where you know there are defjnately gonna be lots of colours involved, it'll just seem overdone if u have ur bridesmates in bright colours as well. Dark colours, especially black, are total 'do's'. It'll make them stand out, and look absolutely refreshing and sophisticated next tot he more happy and joyful flowers. i think as long as the dress it mainly black with minimal or tasteful designing and is kept very simple, itll look wonderful and all the colours will just complement each other. good luck and many happy wishes.
Reply:Like everyone's saying, whatever makes you happy! If you go traditional, then no black or red... but your wedding's in 2008, and nothing says it has to be traditional. Personally, I think black would look fine at a formal, evening event, but it'd be odd in the daytime outside or something. For mine, I only had my sister and one bridesmaid, and I told my sister to go wtih mom to pick a dress she liked and would be comfortable in. Both girls have bony builds, and they're friends anyway, so I just had to make sure they could get to the same store for sizing. Mom made sure it went wtih the carpet and stuff at the church (or didn't clash) and was within colors I liked (not pink....or purple.....heh....) It was great, we were all happy, and they have dresses they like enough to wear again if occasion called--my bridesmaid actually wore hers to the military ball soon after with her dad!
All to say do what makes you happy, but try a little to consider the comfort level of your bridesmaids....
Reply:Don't....it will be hot for them!!! I don't think it would be pretty for a wedding. But its your wedding so do what you want! I went with light pink for mine!
Reply:a don't.. on someone's wedding unless the bride is wearing black too
Reply:i think it would be great. how about adding some thick ribbon belts tied high on the dress like an umpire waist with the bow in the back and longer tails on the bow. bright colors on the belts and then coordinate with the flowers.
Reply:Do whatever you want. Black, pink, empire waist, a line, they're all ugly and they don't look good on everyone and your friends will never wear them again, and your guests will have opinions regardless. Flowers and black are just as good as pink taffeta. Make yourself happy, it's your friggin wedding.
Reply:It's your wedding, so do it how you want it. Screw wedding magazines or wedding planners that would have all weddings look like quaint, boring clones of previous weddings.
It's YOUR day.
I think black dresses would be awesome.
Reply:Well, if YOU WANT to do it then it's a "do"; if you don't want to di it then it's a "don't".
It's YOUR wedding; who cares what anyone else thinks?
Reply:I had black bridesmaids dresses in Aug. with a couple hundred people at 2pm. They looked great!! I also added some pink and white flowers. Everybody loved it!! Do what you want!!! It's your wedding!!
Reply:nothing for either side i just think you should go with something more happy or frilly black is kinda sad and funeralish!
Reply:If it is an evening wedding I think that's fine! I would have your bridesmaids carry some sort of green flower, it would be springy and go well with black dresses! Have a wonderful time planning your wedding!
Reply:It is your wedding. "Do" what ever the heck you want to do! It is a once in a life time event. You do not want to have one regret!!!! One "I wish I would have now" when you look at pictures.
Having the spring flowers around would be an awesome contrast against the black!
Reply:Your are talking girl. That is the best colour, you can jazz it up no end. Who says that you can only wear black to a funeral???????? You can add loads to it and the bridesmaids will look super. Add little headbands with pick carnations and use white flowers as well. Will look fab.
Good Luck
Reply:i LOVE the idea!!! but not only would i have the bright flowers i would have a like 2 inch ribbon around there waste as adding color to the dress. sounds soo cute!
Reply:Well, Black is very basic. But if you add pastels to the dresses themselves, then it would be very unique and beautiful.Keep the black to a minimal if it's outside, but otherwise, go for it.
Reply:Oooh, black dresses %26amp; holding bright spring flowers sounds so pretty!! Maybe they can put some in their hair too.
I say it's a "do".
Have fun with it %26amp; congratulations!
Black bridesmaids dresses in the spring? A "do" or a "don't"?
I would only do this if it was an evening wedding and the guests were also required to dress formally as well.
Reply:Have what you want, it's your wedding, your choice.
Reply:black is elegant true but marriage is a happy time black represents a different ceremony and gives of the wrong feeling so yes it may look cool it is not appropriate really a wedding is a joyful event have nice bright colours full of warmth Dave
getting a black wedding outfit will prove to be difficult as very few people would dream of such a colour good luck i your marriage
Reply:It is your wedding do what you want. My first reaction was no but if done right it might be cool. Especially for a night time wedding.
Reply:YUK! YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK !!!!!!!!
Jesus, I wouldn't!! EEEEEEEEEEEK !!!
Reply:anything is possible now !! its 2007 goin on 8 and people wear black to weddings all the time so why not !!
Reply:I think thats a wonderful idea. specially for a spring wedding, where you know there are defjnately gonna be lots of colours involved, it'll just seem overdone if u have ur bridesmates in bright colours as well. Dark colours, especially black, are total 'do's'. It'll make them stand out, and look absolutely refreshing and sophisticated next tot he more happy and joyful flowers. i think as long as the dress it mainly black with minimal or tasteful designing and is kept very simple, itll look wonderful and all the colours will just complement each other. good luck and many happy wishes.
Reply:Like everyone's saying, whatever makes you happy! If you go traditional, then no black or red... but your wedding's in 2008, and nothing says it has to be traditional. Personally, I think black would look fine at a formal, evening event, but it'd be odd in the daytime outside or something. For mine, I only had my sister and one bridesmaid, and I told my sister to go wtih mom to pick a dress she liked and would be comfortable in. Both girls have bony builds, and they're friends anyway, so I just had to make sure they could get to the same store for sizing. Mom made sure it went wtih the carpet and stuff at the church (or didn't clash) and was within colors I liked (not pink....or purple.....heh....) It was great, we were all happy, and they have dresses they like enough to wear again if occasion called--my bridesmaid actually wore hers to the military ball soon after with her dad!
All to say do what makes you happy, but try a little to consider the comfort level of your bridesmaids....
Reply:Don't....it will be hot for them!!! I don't think it would be pretty for a wedding. But its your wedding so do what you want! I went with light pink for mine!
Reply:a don't.. on someone's wedding unless the bride is wearing black too
Reply:i think it would be great. how about adding some thick ribbon belts tied high on the dress like an umpire waist with the bow in the back and longer tails on the bow. bright colors on the belts and then coordinate with the flowers.
Reply:Do whatever you want. Black, pink, empire waist, a line, they're all ugly and they don't look good on everyone and your friends will never wear them again, and your guests will have opinions regardless. Flowers and black are just as good as pink taffeta. Make yourself happy, it's your friggin wedding.
Reply:It's your wedding, so do it how you want it. Screw wedding magazines or wedding planners that would have all weddings look like quaint, boring clones of previous weddings.
It's YOUR day.
I think black dresses would be awesome.
Reply:Well, if YOU WANT to do it then it's a "do"; if you don't want to di it then it's a "don't".
It's YOUR wedding; who cares what anyone else thinks?
Reply:I had black bridesmaids dresses in Aug. with a couple hundred people at 2pm. They looked great!! I also added some pink and white flowers. Everybody loved it!! Do what you want!!! It's your wedding!!
Reply:nothing for either side i just think you should go with something more happy or frilly black is kinda sad and funeralish!
Reply:If it is an evening wedding I think that's fine! I would have your bridesmaids carry some sort of green flower, it would be springy and go well with black dresses! Have a wonderful time planning your wedding!
Reply:It is your wedding. "Do" what ever the heck you want to do! It is a once in a life time event. You do not want to have one regret!!!! One "I wish I would have now" when you look at pictures.
Having the spring flowers around would be an awesome contrast against the black!
Reply:Your are talking girl. That is the best colour, you can jazz it up no end. Who says that you can only wear black to a funeral???????? You can add loads to it and the bridesmaids will look super. Add little headbands with pick carnations and use white flowers as well. Will look fab.
Good Luck
Reply:i LOVE the idea!!! but not only would i have the bright flowers i would have a like 2 inch ribbon around there waste as adding color to the dress. sounds soo cute!
Reply:Well, Black is very basic. But if you add pastels to the dresses themselves, then it would be very unique and beautiful.Keep the black to a minimal if it's outside, but otherwise, go for it.
Reply:Oooh, black dresses %26amp; holding bright spring flowers sounds so pretty!! Maybe they can put some in their hair too.
I say it's a "do".
Have fun with it %26amp; congratulations!
Is it spring yet?? Do you smell the lovely flowers?? Did they bloom??
gh although u r a flower now , u still have to take ur pills
Is it spring yet?? Do you smell the lovely flowers?? Did they bloom??
It will be fall in 3 weeks on my planet.
Reply:ya , all smells good , except Tulip smells crazy :P
Reply:Ghanouge , it seems to me the Doc has a point !
To answer all of your questions yes, yes , yes !
What do you expect ....as Mama told you , Spring has Sprung down under !
Now , be a good girl %26amp; go take your meds as the good Doc suggested ! lol
Reply:it's not spring where i am...
but i love the flowers yes...
***smelling***
Reply:Supposedly two days ago, i have seen flowers but didn't notice til i thought about it thankyou. I saw some lambs but my sister said they would die I choose not to believe her.
Reply:lol@matshemesh
it is actually the first day of spring on my side of the world
Reply:it might be where you live...but here spring doesn't get here until March
Reply:Well, I know that those of you down under are getting spring fever, but here in the normal...ooops...excuse me...norTHERN hemisphere, we are getting ready for autumn.
And yes...my flowers DID bloom. ;-)
Reply:It's almost Fall.
Reply:not anymore in Lebanon
nars
Is it spring yet?? Do you smell the lovely flowers?? Did they bloom??
It will be fall in 3 weeks on my planet.
Reply:ya , all smells good , except Tulip smells crazy :P
Reply:Ghanouge , it seems to me the Doc has a point !
To answer all of your questions yes, yes , yes !
What do you expect ....as Mama told you , Spring has Sprung down under !
Now , be a good girl %26amp; go take your meds as the good Doc suggested ! lol
Reply:it's not spring where i am...
but i love the flowers yes...
***smelling***
Reply:Supposedly two days ago, i have seen flowers but didn't notice til i thought about it thankyou. I saw some lambs but my sister said they would die I choose not to believe her.
Reply:lol@matshemesh
it is actually the first day of spring on my side of the world
Reply:it might be where you live...but here spring doesn't get here until March
Reply:Well, I know that those of you down under are getting spring fever, but here in the normal...ooops...excuse me...norTHERN hemisphere, we are getting ready for autumn.
And yes...my flowers DID bloom. ;-)
Reply:It's almost Fall.
Reply:not anymore in Lebanon
Fondant flowers??
I am making a small 4" madeira cake at school and need so ways of decorating it
I thought spring flowers made from fondant
How would i go about making them and could you please provide instructions and pictures on how to make them and the final product
thanks
any ideas also would be welcome
Fondant flowers??
Fondant flowers are very pretty, but they do require a bit of practice and patience. I discovered an easy way to make pretty "flowers" for my cakes. Buy a bag of those giant fruit gumdrops (not the spice ones) Spread a bit of superfine sugar on a clean surface and gently roll out your favorite color gumdrop with a rolling pin until it is a bit flattened. Next squeeze the center with your fingers until it resembles a flower. Next cut a strip of a green gumdrop and twist it into a stem. Press the stem at the bottom center of the flower and voila! A pretty flower. You can easily manipulate the flower petals or even fray the edges a bit to make pretty petals. You could even embellish it with icing.
Reply:http://www.ehow.com/how_2058714_make-fon...
I love ehow !
Reply:oooh. visit the wilton website. there are tools you can get for specific types of flowers made with fondant.
dvr
I thought spring flowers made from fondant
How would i go about making them and could you please provide instructions and pictures on how to make them and the final product
thanks
any ideas also would be welcome
Fondant flowers??
Fondant flowers are very pretty, but they do require a bit of practice and patience. I discovered an easy way to make pretty "flowers" for my cakes. Buy a bag of those giant fruit gumdrops (not the spice ones) Spread a bit of superfine sugar on a clean surface and gently roll out your favorite color gumdrop with a rolling pin until it is a bit flattened. Next squeeze the center with your fingers until it resembles a flower. Next cut a strip of a green gumdrop and twist it into a stem. Press the stem at the bottom center of the flower and voila! A pretty flower. You can easily manipulate the flower petals or even fray the edges a bit to make pretty petals. You could even embellish it with icing.
Reply:http://www.ehow.com/how_2058714_make-fon...
I love ehow !
Reply:oooh. visit the wilton website. there are tools you can get for specific types of flowers made with fondant.
dvr
Flowers on magnolia tree?
I have flowers on my magnolia tree, unusual for this time of the year. I usually get flowers only in the spring before the leaves come out. Anyone knows the reason why? Thank you.
Flowers on magnolia tree?
I agree with Scotkat. I have seen spring blooming Magnolias bloom off season due to stress. Likely by heat and drought.
Reply:I think its all this heat we are getting you Magnolia tree think its Sprign again .
My Daphne plant is full of buds again and got three flowers she already gave a show of bloom in Spring.
Flowers on magnolia tree?
I agree with Scotkat. I have seen spring blooming Magnolias bloom off season due to stress. Likely by heat and drought.
Reply:I think its all this heat we are getting you Magnolia tree think its Sprign again .
My Daphne plant is full of buds again and got three flowers she already gave a show of bloom in Spring.
What are some good season flowers?
I have tulips but it froze here and now they are dead, then i find out that they only last for the spring part of the season...
so does anyone know some good pretty colorful flowers for all of this wonderful season?
this is my first garden/house and i would really like to make it nice and homey
What are some good season flowers?
Most flowers only bloom during a certain part of the season, but there are a few that last a little longer than others. A lot of annuals will bloom all season long. Petunias, geraniums, marigolds, etc.
If you are looking for perennials (flowers that come back every year) here are some suggestions. If you mix them in a flower bed you will have something always in flower.
Siberian Wallflower is probably the longest lasting flower in my garden: http://www.wildflowerinformation.org/Wil...
For spring: Tulips, daffodils, crocus.
For early spring/summer: Bleeding heart (if you can find everyblooming it will bloom all summer long), poppies, peonies, lamium.
For summer to fall: coneflowers, black eyed susans, daisies, Lilies (usually late summer to fall).
Fall: asters and mums.
Reply:Try these links:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-99W.pd...
http://www.iloveindia.com/garden/flowers...
http://www.gardensandflowers.net/Plannin...
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so does anyone know some good pretty colorful flowers for all of this wonderful season?
this is my first garden/house and i would really like to make it nice and homey
What are some good season flowers?
Most flowers only bloom during a certain part of the season, but there are a few that last a little longer than others. A lot of annuals will bloom all season long. Petunias, geraniums, marigolds, etc.
If you are looking for perennials (flowers that come back every year) here are some suggestions. If you mix them in a flower bed you will have something always in flower.
Siberian Wallflower is probably the longest lasting flower in my garden: http://www.wildflowerinformation.org/Wil...
For spring: Tulips, daffodils, crocus.
For early spring/summer: Bleeding heart (if you can find everyblooming it will bloom all summer long), poppies, peonies, lamium.
For summer to fall: coneflowers, black eyed susans, daisies, Lilies (usually late summer to fall).
Fall: asters and mums.
Reply:Try these links:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-99W.pd...
http://www.iloveindia.com/garden/flowers...
http://www.gardensandflowers.net/Plannin...
deodorizers
What is a nice, yellow flowered perrenial that will stay in bloom from late spring until fall?
I have a rock garden with nice plants but I need a yellow flowered perrenial that will stay flowered all summer long.
What is a nice, yellow flowered perrenial that will stay in bloom from late spring until fall?
An excellent perennial, that blooms from spring to fall, is blanket flowers. I planted mine just this year (as I'm landscaping) in the early spring and they have not stopped blooming yet. At any given time they are covered with at least 2 dozen blooms. Simply deadhead the spent flowers and they will continue to flourish. They are also great because they don't require a whole lot of water.
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/result...
Reply:Helianthus x maximiliani--Maximillian's sunflower is a perennial, needs little water and blooms like crazy. Here's a picture:
http://www.libbey.com/index.php?option=c...
See also the cat's claw vine, hardy to 10 degrees F which can be trained to a trellis or even topiary:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/3254...
Yellow foxglove (rare perennial):
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise':
http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/us/en/l...
Aquilegia Alpine Columbine (reseeds prolifically):
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/3406...
Dusty MIller:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/7925...
Anemone multifida 'Annabelle White':
http://www.seedman.com/rock.htm
Reply:Rudbeckia is a good one. Very hardy and will reseed itself if you like.
Another one with very light yellow flowers and an airy look is one called moonbeam coreopsis. It will bloom for an extended period of time.
If you like daylilies, Stella d'ora is a long, long blooming variety.
These are the only ones that I can remember at this point that have a long period of bloom.
Good luck.
Reply:The one that you are looking for is Rudbeckia ( Black Eyes Susan )
Its carefree , pest free , and blooms for months ... there are several
varieties , but the very best is Rudbeckia " Goldsturm "
Here's a link ....
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:Coreopsis
Reply:I have a yellow flowered perennial called coriopsis in my landscaping. There are different varieties of coriopsis and I don't know what this one is, but I do know that it gets just covered with yellow flowers and it blooms for a very long time.
Reply:No such animal. Perrenials are notoriously short lived bloomers. Try surrounding one with annuals. I know they are a pain, but they hold blooms longer.
Reply:Coreopsis
Reply:Well if you were in the southern part of Canada I might say that Yellow Canna would be good. However, not knowing exactly where you are up there it is hard to say. I grow the Yellow Cannas here in the southern US. They are absolutely gorgeous flowers and can survive the heat but not sure about the deep freezes that occur up there.
Reply:Achillea "Moonshine" : Moonshine yarrow. It is very pretty, easy to grow, and the vivid yellow blooms stay gorgeous from late spring all summer long.
Reply:Daylily,,,,Stella D'Oro.....Blooms from Spring thru Fall. Is about 12' tall. Likes shade as well as sun, but doesn't like to get to dry. Beautiful greenier too. Also can try Primrose, yellow. Used as Ground cover, but can be aggresive. 3 to 6" tall. Likes dry / drought conditions. Full sun. Plants from seed, is perrenial. Doesn't bloom the first year, but will bloom constant from spring to fall the next year.
Could try Rose Moss,,,Yellow. Grows 12' to 18' inches. Constant bloomer in mornings. Likes full sun to shade. Goes to seed in fall, comes back in spring. Easy to take care of, low maintenance.
Reply:there is a type of trailing lantana ground cover that is a beautiful shade of medium light yellow. I've seen it in rock gardens and it is good there with full sun. You know a bright deep blue like lobelia always makes the yellow pop , I've seen it combined with yellow marigolds which also have a long bloom. But you have to plant the lobelia before it gets hot, but not while it's freezing., so they can establish a good root system before the heat. I think trailing flowers look best in a rock garden.Anyway the marigolds and lobelia are annuals.
What is a nice, yellow flowered perrenial that will stay in bloom from late spring until fall?
An excellent perennial, that blooms from spring to fall, is blanket flowers. I planted mine just this year (as I'm landscaping) in the early spring and they have not stopped blooming yet. At any given time they are covered with at least 2 dozen blooms. Simply deadhead the spent flowers and they will continue to flourish. They are also great because they don't require a whole lot of water.
http://www.highcountrygardens.com/result...
Reply:Helianthus x maximiliani--Maximillian's sunflower is a perennial, needs little water and blooms like crazy. Here's a picture:
http://www.libbey.com/index.php?option=c...
See also the cat's claw vine, hardy to 10 degrees F which can be trained to a trellis or even topiary:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/3254...
Yellow foxglove (rare perennial):
http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise':
http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/us/en/l...
Aquilegia Alpine Columbine (reseeds prolifically):
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/3406...
Dusty MIller:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/7925...
Anemone multifida 'Annabelle White':
http://www.seedman.com/rock.htm
Reply:Rudbeckia is a good one. Very hardy and will reseed itself if you like.
Another one with very light yellow flowers and an airy look is one called moonbeam coreopsis. It will bloom for an extended period of time.
If you like daylilies, Stella d'ora is a long, long blooming variety.
These are the only ones that I can remember at this point that have a long period of bloom.
Good luck.
Reply:The one that you are looking for is Rudbeckia ( Black Eyes Susan )
Its carefree , pest free , and blooms for months ... there are several
varieties , but the very best is Rudbeckia " Goldsturm "
Here's a link ....
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
Reply:Coreopsis
Reply:I have a yellow flowered perennial called coriopsis in my landscaping. There are different varieties of coriopsis and I don't know what this one is, but I do know that it gets just covered with yellow flowers and it blooms for a very long time.
Reply:No such animal. Perrenials are notoriously short lived bloomers. Try surrounding one with annuals. I know they are a pain, but they hold blooms longer.
Reply:Coreopsis
Reply:Well if you were in the southern part of Canada I might say that Yellow Canna would be good. However, not knowing exactly where you are up there it is hard to say. I grow the Yellow Cannas here in the southern US. They are absolutely gorgeous flowers and can survive the heat but not sure about the deep freezes that occur up there.
Reply:Achillea "Moonshine" : Moonshine yarrow. It is very pretty, easy to grow, and the vivid yellow blooms stay gorgeous from late spring all summer long.
Reply:Daylily,,,,Stella D'Oro.....Blooms from Spring thru Fall. Is about 12' tall. Likes shade as well as sun, but doesn't like to get to dry. Beautiful greenier too. Also can try Primrose, yellow. Used as Ground cover, but can be aggresive. 3 to 6" tall. Likes dry / drought conditions. Full sun. Plants from seed, is perrenial. Doesn't bloom the first year, but will bloom constant from spring to fall the next year.
Could try Rose Moss,,,Yellow. Grows 12' to 18' inches. Constant bloomer in mornings. Likes full sun to shade. Goes to seed in fall, comes back in spring. Easy to take care of, low maintenance.
Reply:there is a type of trailing lantana ground cover that is a beautiful shade of medium light yellow. I've seen it in rock gardens and it is good there with full sun. You know a bright deep blue like lobelia always makes the yellow pop , I've seen it combined with yellow marigolds which also have a long bloom. But you have to plant the lobelia before it gets hot, but not while it's freezing., so they can establish a good root system before the heat. I think trailing flowers look best in a rock garden.Anyway the marigolds and lobelia are annuals.
Which plants/flowers grow in shade best?
I live in Southern Cali, where it feels like spring time most of the year. I have a huge tree that shades most of the grassy area in the backyard, which is technically dirt. I prefer to put plants/flowers in the shaded area, but not sure which plants will survive? Not really familiar with a lot plants, but I'm up for some advice! Thanks!
Which plants/flowers grow in shade best?
Ferns, azaleas, rhododendrons, sumac, snowberries, lots of native plants
Reply:You could do the azalea rhododendron thing, but you will have to put acid on them (eg miracid)
Reply:Also Hostas and when there is no frost...My favorite, Impatiens.
Reply:Another plant for shade is begonias. They have very pretty flowers.
Reply:What kind of a tree is it? If you live in So Cal the azalea answer probably wont work since our pH is so high. Ferns are nice. Staghorns are great and might grow on your tree as long as it isn't an oak. I use ferns and fuchsias and love clivia miniatas. They don't bloom for long but they are truly enduring and get better every year. Campanula is a low growing fill in plant that will grow in our area and requires little water but still likes it a bit acid.
Reply:Astilbe
Impatiens
Begonias
Hosta
Hydrangea
Rhododendron
Azalea
Day lilies
Campanula
Rudbeckia
Althea
List and description of shade loving flowers:
http://entwoodnursery.com/gate/shadeplan...
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Which plants/flowers grow in shade best?
Ferns, azaleas, rhododendrons, sumac, snowberries, lots of native plants
Reply:You could do the azalea rhododendron thing, but you will have to put acid on them (eg miracid)
Reply:Also Hostas and when there is no frost...My favorite, Impatiens.
Reply:Another plant for shade is begonias. They have very pretty flowers.
Reply:What kind of a tree is it? If you live in So Cal the azalea answer probably wont work since our pH is so high. Ferns are nice. Staghorns are great and might grow on your tree as long as it isn't an oak. I use ferns and fuchsias and love clivia miniatas. They don't bloom for long but they are truly enduring and get better every year. Campanula is a low growing fill in plant that will grow in our area and requires little water but still likes it a bit acid.
Reply:Astilbe
Impatiens
Begonias
Hosta
Hydrangea
Rhododendron
Azalea
Day lilies
Campanula
Rudbeckia
Althea
List and description of shade loving flowers:
http://entwoodnursery.com/gate/shadeplan...
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