tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9364690215552155512024-03-13T20:42:43.924-07:00Bloommairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-44298859574000524592010-06-24T18:52:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:52:49.171-07:00I just plant my perennials and I bough the miracle grow plant food, should I use the bloom booster?I want my plants to grow and look beautiful, should I use the miracle grow bloom booster first and then the miracle grow liquafeed after they bloom?<br><br /><br />I feed them every week and use the system that you attached to the hose.<br><br /><br />Thank youI just plant my perennials and I bough the miracle grow plant food, should I use the bloom booster?<br >don't overdo it , miracle grow no more than every two weeks.<br><br /><br />lets the plants get stronger before you start bloom boosting themI just plant my perennials and I bough the miracle grow plant food, should I use the bloom booster?<br >Mix the plant food and pour some in the hole as you set them in the ground for a jump start. You are wasting money feeding them every week , they don't need it. Once they start blooming, mix regular Miracle Gro plant food and using a spray bottle , spray the leaves every couple of weeks during peak blooming period. When the blooms start to die off, remove them so the plant can use its energy producing new blooms.<br >Make sure you don't fertilize them until they are in the ground for at least 2-3 weeks so they can make some roots and get established. bloom booster is fine to use after you have it in the ground for a while since it helps roots get established which makes it a hardier plant.<br >too much fertilizer will kill your plant do not be so quick to have lots of blooms remember good things come to those who wait alot of unnecessary fertilizer will harm your plant take it easy and add as needed for proper growth and blooms<br >what you are doing is finemairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-81659687352452582152010-06-24T18:52:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:52:39.849-07:00How much do I need to shorten the light cycle for marigolds in order to get them to bloom early?I have heard that commercial nurseries alter the light exposure in order to get mums and marigolds to bloom while small.How much do I need to shorten the light cycle for marigolds in order to get them to bloom early?<br >http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chica鈥?/a><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/index.鈥?/a><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The second one will probably be most useful.<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/matchless/'>matchless</a></li>mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-50704768255092101312010-06-24T18:52:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:52:23.486-07:00What time of year do Tulips and
Orchids start to grow/bloom?Is it Spring or Summer?What time of year do Tulips and <br><br /><br />Orchids start to grow/bloom?<br >Different varieties of tulips bloom from mid spring to early summer depending on your zone. If you live around the level of St. Louis, the tulips may be finished by late May. If you live closer to up state New York, tulips could bloom through June. Various orchid species bloom through out the year. However most orchids are spring /summer flowering.What time of year do Tulips and <br><br /><br />Orchids start to grow/bloom?<br >dont know bout tulips,most orchids bloom spring,summer or fall depending on the type,ive had some bloom multipl times thrue out the yr,my best bloomer(yr round)is aoncidium ,called morning glory<br >It is best to plant the tulip bulb in October or November. It flowers in March. As for orchid, it depends on the type. The popular ones blooms in winter or spring.<br >Tulips bloom in the Spring in the UK, usually April and some as late as May. Depends when you plant them and where you live. The further north you are the later they bloom. Different species of orchids bloom at different times. Phaelanopsis (moth orchid) can be bought at any time from garden centres, on line or in local supermarkets.They bloom for months at a time. If you want Spring orchids you can get Pleone bulbs and for Winter, try cymbiduims. They are all lovely. Enjoy!<br >tulips bloom in spring not sure about orchids<br >Plant in the fall they bloom in the spring.Not sure about the Orchids, I'm in Mi and I think or climate is to cold for them<br >Tulips in the spring %26amp; Orchids in the summer<br >springmairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-91769215152734096672010-06-24T18:52:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:52:08.126-07:00Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?Nope, hardly ever gets over 25 deg here. Our little flowers like it a LOT warmer than that.Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?<br >I live in KY and mother nature here can't seem to make up her mind. Some days it's 65 for 2 to 3 days then 30's for 2 weeks. I lost a very nice Japanese maple last year just like this.Where you live has it gotten warm enough for the very early spring flowers to pop up and bloom?<br >Apparently La Nina is back. Trees have not even lost their leaves yet but we've had 3 frosts AND it was 75 degrees today. Jacked up weather we're having! --San Jose, CA<br >No way! We have gotten a foot of snow in the last week. Its currently 19F.......I wish I was seeing early spring flowers popping!<br >It's 11 degrees here right now. We aren't even close. I live in Michigan.<br >Yes, a lot of my bulbs are sticking their little faces up. I live in S.C .<br >not even close. old man winter has arrived and is digging in til march 21st. maybe even later.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-80450728160467622252010-06-24T18:51:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:51:51.183-07:00When will my snapdragons bloom if i sow the seeds now?i have a lot of snapdragon seeds from last year that i got from my snapdragons, they were the dwarf kinds.. and i have some seeds from the tall kind too. if i sow the seeds now, when will they bloom, if at all? advice? i live in zone 4/5/ ish ontario canada.When will my snapdragons bloom if i sow the seeds now?<br >If I were you I wouldn't plant those seeds now. I would go buy some sets and plant those for this season and then in the late summer or very early fall I would sow my seeds from last year. All you really need to do is scratch them in a bit. Next year you should have a lovely early patch of snapdragons. If you plant them now they will hardly get a chance to bloom at all before the frost, but if they are in the ground next spring they will sprout as soon as they are able and you should have a nice showing. I always had volunteer seedlings in MN that would turn out beautifully.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-60790996087444982622010-06-24T18:51:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:51:36.810-07:00Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?This vine has been coming back for about seven years and has not produced one bloom. Someone told me that you need two wisteria plants together to produce blooms. I need some advice - help me please, or I will have to get rid of it and try again. Thanks.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?<br >Wisterias are heavey feeders Mine bloomed the second year and is about to bloom again any day now. I use rabbit poop and Miracle-Gro Shake n feed. And water often. Oh and I only have one.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?<br >Wisterias are notorious for not blooming if they receive too much nitrogen in their fertilizer, even though they grow madly. If your wisteria is near a fertilized lawn, it's probably receiving too much nitrogen. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Wisterias also need a slightly acidic soil; try using a fertilizer such as Mir-acid (same company that makes Miracle-Gro) on the plant.<br >My husband swears by Miracle Gro...puts it on every few weeks with the hose sprayer. My wisteria go very big, but took years to bloom. Don't give up!mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-81874015632817761252010-06-24T18:51:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:51:21.416-07:00What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?I'm helping with a wedding, and I need to know for sure what flowers will be in bloom around June 6th, which is the day of the wedding. Preferably, what flowers have a longer life?What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?<br >Roses, Peonies, Rhododendron, Foxglove:<br><br /><br />http://homepage.mac.com/toj/PhotoAlbum11鈥?/a><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Baby's Breath [Gypsophila paniculata]:<br><br /><br />http://www.turnerphotographics.com/natur鈥?/a><br><br /><br />http://www.turnerphotographics.com/natur鈥?/a><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Roses %26amp; Baby's Breath would be beautiful, long lasting flowers for a wedding.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck!!! Hope this helps.What flowers are in bloom early June in Seattle area?<br >You're welcome! Thanks for letting me know :)<br><br /><br />Good luck %26amp; best wishes!!!!! <span>Report Abuse</span><br /> <br >Lily's.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-18057221405539104872010-06-24T18:51:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:51:04.221-07:00What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?Mine are in a pot cuz I have an apartment. They have a well underneath so they never run out of water. I use miracle grow yet there is a white power forming on the soil. I sprayed it with a fungus spray, it come back. The flowers got afids on them so I used bug spray for plants as well. I moved them outside for the spring, and gave them extra plant food. They were in the house all winter sitting in a window. They also have Nats in the soil. Can anyone recomend products or remedys for these problems?What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?<br >Keep them trimmed back and use Rose Food...What is the best way to get your Roses to bloom? My plants look pretty sad :)?<br >Sound like miniature roses??? No matter. White crust could be salts from the water or fertilizer, not fungus. The way to get rid of salts is to set the plant in the sink and allow water to run through the soil for several minutes. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The well.....is that just a tray to catch the overflow? If so, never allow the water to stay in the well, it keeps the soil in the pot saturated. Not good. (it also causes salts to build up on the soil surface......your mystery fungus) <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Aphids are common, but just washing them off in the sink with water is enough, sprays aren't necessary. Also the bug spray may not be good for your plants. There could be other products in there that burn your plants. Use only plant approved spray. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Roses need a lot of sun. Window light is not enough. The plants need to be outside.......but you can't take a houseplant directly outside, they will fry. You need to gradually introduce them to the full sun......it takes about 2 weeks. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Soil gnats are eating the soil, not the plant.......at least not initially. Soapy water poured through the soil is usually enough to get rid of them. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Gnats in the soil are eating the organic matter first, later the plant's roots. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Sounds like the roses need to be repotted into better soil and maybe a slightly larger pot<br >The white may be caused from mycelium. It's a fungus that breaks down other stuff in the soil. It won't hurt your plants. Yours are probably getting too much water.<br >First, get some rose feed. They sell it just about anywhere they sell garden equipment.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />My grandmother's ';miracle'; cure for roses is used coffee grounds and banana peelings. Messy, but effective.<br >First you need to get some good soil and take your plants out of the pot. Take as much dirt off as you can as close to the roots as you can.Then you need to either get a new pot of wash the old one with warm soapy water. Put new soil in pot, then your plant. Lady bugs eat aphids and many other insects. you can buy ladybugs At home depot. Just remember to release the ladybugs after then sun goes down so you have a better change of then staying by your plants.<br >The white powder may be salt deposits from the Miracle Grow. Soluble salts will accumulate on top of the soil in a container and form a yellow-to-white crust. A ring of salt deposits may form around the pot at the soil line or around the drainage hole. Salts will also build up on the outside of clay pots as water evaporates through the clay.<br><br /><br />Soluble salts accumulate when fertilizer is applied repeatedly without sufficient water to leach or wash the old fertilizer鈥檚 salts through the soil. It also occurs when water evaporates from the soil, but salts having dissolved behind. As the salts in the soil become more concentrated, plants find it harder to take up water. If salts build up to an extremely high level, water can be taken out of the root tips, causing them to die.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Try re-potting with fresh soil and using an organic fertilizer.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Whitney Farm http://www.whitneyfarms.com/resources/<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />SeaRose: Begins with a base of seaweed/fish blend, to this they add molasses, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin and Sulphur which is a nutrient source plus it also helps control fungal disorders. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />SeaStart: Begins with a ';true'; seaweed extract that has been condensed to a level many times more powerful than any available elsewhere, to that they add Vitamin B1, B2, B5, B6, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin and Pantothenic Acid. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />N-P-K<br><br /><br />2-4-2<br><br /><br />FORMULA<br><br /><br />4 parts coffee ground<br><br /><br />1 part bone meal <br><br /><br />1 part wood ashes<br >Your whole problem stems from the soil being to wet. This is the remedy. Let the soil totally dry out. This will take care of the Gnats somewhat. They like a damp humid environment, just like you had in the house. The mildew is also caused by the soil staying too wet and high warm humid conditions of the house. The soil has ';soured'; and should be changed if at all possible. Do not fertilize now. Wait until the plant has less stress on it. You want all it's energy to go into getting healthy, not growing and blooming. In the winter they shouldn't be brought into the house, rather left outside. Just make sure there is some kind of roof or overhanging object to keep them from getting too frost bitten, as I don't know where your from. So, stop watering so much, let the soil dry out between waterings and remove the extra well trays under the pots, and if possible new, clean, and sweet potting soil for the plants. Hope this answers your question...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Billy Ray<br >Maybe you have the soil too wet? The well underneath may sound like a good idea but it might be too much.<br >Try changing out the soil it may be to wet, make sure plant's are in clay pot's they wont hold moisture. try placing a banana peel on top of each plant ( the soil that is ) and let it remain , do not remove for anything or any one . Good luck<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/matchless/'>matchless</a></li>mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-9142659109640978502010-06-24T18:50:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:50:47.324-07:00Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?Does growing taller/maturing correlate with more flowers?Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?<br >Blooming usually correlates with the season. Tulips bloom in april or may, dahlia in early autumn, for example. The flowers you can buy all times of the year were brought up in green houses where the conditions were changed so the plants were deceived to think it was their blooming season when it wasn't. If a plan't doesn't bloom in its designed season, then it lacks vital compounds, most often phosphor. <br><br /><br />On the other hand, a plant needs to be of certain age before it blooms for the first time (this concerns mostly longlife plants like trees, but also some garden flowers like the rose). A fruit tree won't bloom the first few years of its life, how much years depends on the species - a plum tree will start blooming earlier than a peach tree. <br><br /><br />So the answer to your qustions is: a plant has to be of certain age to start blooming it its designed season. Meaning: If you plant a tree now, don't expect it to bloom next year because it will be still too young. But if you plant a peach tree now and another one coming November, both will be likely to bloom April 2012 (in the northern hemisphere, and only if your November-planted tree survives) so the one will bloom when it is 5 years old and the other will be 4 1/2, meaning that maturing is important in terms of years but not in terms of months.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Edit: just saw the part about ';more flowers';. It is evidently meaningless for one-year-plants which bllom only once in their lives, and for plants like tulips which only have one flower every year. For other plants, like trees, it means: of course, a bigger tree has more flowers than a small one. But the count of flowers per, say, 30 cm branch will be the same for all trees living under similar conditions (meaning the same soil composition, the same amount and water and the same amount of sunlight). Very young trees are the exception, but after the first two blooming seasons they will have roughly the same amount of flowers.Do plants start to bloom flowers becasue they are maturing, or growing bigger?<br >Yes, blooming is the sign of maturity. Mature means ready for reproduction.<br >Many woody plants have a vegetative phase of growth called the juvenile stage in which the plant does not flower. This stage occurs early in the life of a plant. While the plant is juvenile, flowering is prevented by regulatory systems within the plant - it is important to note that a mature plant that is smaller than a juvenile plant will flower and it is the developmental stage and not size that is important. The juvenile phase may last 2-3 years on some flowering shrubs or 5-10 years for some trees. Plants that lack flowering due to juvenility include century plant, crabapple, flowering cherry, Wisteria, and tulip tree.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Some plants do not bloom as expected once they are mature and can be expected to flower. This applies to fruit, landscape, indoor, and garden plants. The cause of failure to bloom is generally related to one or more of the following: plant age (as discussed above), light (day length, see below), and also temperature and other environmental and cultural factors (like shading that can alter the quality of light reaching the plant) can be involved.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Photoperiodism is the ability of plants to measure the length of periods of light. Certain species (short-day plants; chrysanthemums (bloom in the fall), poinsettias, cocklebur ) stop flowering as soon as the day length has passed a critical value, while long-day plants (spinach, Arabidopsis, sugar beets and radish) begin to flower only after such a value has been passed. Photoperiodism is controlled by the photoreceptor phytochrome (http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/ph鈥?/a> Still other plants, e.g. the tomato, are day neutral; that is, flowering is not regulated by photoperiod. Plants that are photoperiodic will often flower immediately after maturity if the daylength is correct to induce the flowing response.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Since flowering involves the conversion of meristems from vegetative to floral, the greater the number of meristems on a plant, the greater number of floral meristems that can develop.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-12092493248502137052010-06-24T18:50:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:50:32.226-07:00How can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?I bought it 3 years ago it had 1 bloom at that time %26amp; never again. ( in sunny area) in Fl.How can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?<br >http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/indoor鈥?/a><br><br /><br />this site will tell you to be patient but it also says you must use a fertilizer with lots phosphorous and/ or sulfurHow can I get my Bird of Paradise plant to bloom?<br >Home %26amp; Garden has a website that answers all kinds of gardening questions. Good luck.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-17986903240589266692010-06-24T18:50:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:50:16.121-07:00What does it mean if there is a red algae bloom in my fresh water aquarium?I have a pet Red eard Slider isd there is red algae in the base of the gravel. My turtle appears healthy and the tank clean with the aseption of the red spots please what should I do. What does it mean if there is a red algae bloom in my fresh water aquarium?<br >do you have adequate filtration? large enough tank? in not, thats a good place to start. just do regular water changes (daily) and see if it helps. if not try turning off the lights for a few days to a couple of weeks.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-74742091673850504822010-06-24T18:49:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:49:59.690-07:00Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?winters are way to cold to keep them in the ground.Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?<br >Irises will not bloom in pots. Their rhizome root structure requires that they spread out across alot of surface. Irises are winter hardy and can withstand temperatures of below zero so they are best left in the ground. When you replant the iris, the rhizomes like to be very close to the surface of the ground so do not plant more than 2 inches deep.Why wont my iris bloom in potted plants in interior ak? I am ready to plant the bulbs, I need help?<br >Irises won't bloom in the house. Not enough sun. I live in NW Ohio and my irises stay in the ground all year. Also, they are NOT bulbs, they're corms. Don't bury them in the ground. They'll die. Scrape away the dirt and place them on the ground. Put about 1/2'; dirt on top and forget about them.<br >Irisis want full sun to bloom. Put them in the ground, dig them up in winter.<br >Iris's are made to be outside maybe it is to cold in your area, but if they're inside they're not getting the proper sunlight and natural needs it should have, you could also bring them in in the winter and take them out one\ce the ground reaches above 50-60 degrees. Good luckmairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-80490889384784048142010-06-24T18:49:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:49:43.416-07:00What kind of flowers bloom in April?I am getting married the end of April 2008 and for my flowers I thought I could use flowers that I could grow outside my house instead of buying them at the flower shop. So, What kind of flowers bloom in April in Michigan?What kind of flowers bloom in April?<br >April showers bring May flowers.<br><br /><br />poppys iris daffadills loopins manymairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-87188908266916091562010-06-24T18:49:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:49:27.693-07:00How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?How long till i see leaves (foliage)? and how long till it blooms?How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?<br >In most cases you'll at least have foilage the first year and possibly a few flowers. Once the roots are established and growing those tiny feeder roots it'll really take off. Be sure to add about a cup of bone meal when planting or shortly after for better results.How long does it take for bare root roses to bloom after planting?<br >I work at a nursery and we pot up our bare root roses in December and January into 1 gallons or 5 gallons. I cannot recall how long it takes to leaf out, but by March-April or so they are fully leafed out and there are definitely some buds and blooms. I'm in zone 9-ish.<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/matchless/'>matchless</a></li>mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-80901758180469135762010-06-24T18:49:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:49:11.544-07:00Does a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?I have a tropical hibiscus which will remain in the pot %26amp; indoors during the winter %26amp; will bring outside in the summer. Everything i read about them says they must get fertilizer. The only reason I am growing them is they are a delicacy to my tortoise %26amp; obviously I cannot feed them to her if pesticides are used. Are their any natural non toxic additives I can use or will they do okay with out fertilizer?Does a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?<br >use a fish emulsion to fertilize it, all natural<br><br /><br />I have a red one we put outside a couple of weeks ago and it is blooming I never fertilize it but if I did it would surely bloom alot moreDoes a Hibiscus need to be fertilized in order to bloom?<br >I have 2 RumRunner hibiscus %26amp; fertilize them about every 2 wks. with Miracle Grow. Seems to work wonderfully.<br >just use Miracle grow just don't get it on the leaves it will be fine for your green friendmairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-65115282626640145822010-06-24T18:48:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:48:55.450-07:00Which vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?Just trying to narrow down my choices. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I like the looks of the Silver Lace Vine, however, I understand it will need a support to twine around. However, is it possible to have a vine which can grow up a wall without support to Act as the support for this Silver Lace Vine and grow them together?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Thanks for your answers!Which vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?<br >Cats Claw (Macfadyena unguis-cati) is an evergreen flowering vine that will bloom late spring into summer with yellow trumpet shaped flowers. It is a vigorous grower and will attach itself to masonry without much training.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/macfadyena_unguis_cati.htmWhich vines would grow quickly up a masonry wall and bloom for long periods?<br >Ummm I just typed a long bit of info about choosing plants and I must have not hit the submit button - uggh! Its gone!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />But anyway, <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I also read about Silver Lace Vine, it is described as a prolific grower with fragrant flowers BUT it is a noxious weed that can strangle out other plants. And it can be ravaged by Japanese Beetles, and you don't want to attract them! I too would not recommend using it. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Depending on where you live, find out what USDA Growing Zone you live in. Figure out if the wall is mostly sunny or how much shade it receives. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Then do an on-line search for trailing vines for your Zone (Trailing vines, zone 6) or whatever (try Google or Yahoo) . Then read a lot about the light conditions, keep in mind the sun or shade will probably be different in spring-summer than it is now in winter. Read about the amount of care each plant requires or the type of soil needed and if you need to amend your soil...and decide if its something you want to under take. You may find some vines need to be cut back to the ground at the end of the growing season, some need to be mulched... some need extra water, as most flowering plants do...so as you can see you need to do a lot of research. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Otherwise you might go thru a lot of time and effort and cost for something that may grow for only one year. If you pick the right plant for the right conditions, you can be rewarded with a very pretty wall!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Also if you have a good quality nursery near you, you might want to talk with a very knowledgable person there.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck!<br >Trumpet vine (hummingbird vine) also invasive and Coral vine, invasive as well.<br >if you live in a warm region<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />bugainvilla<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />moon vine ( blooms at night cold hardy to 15)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />pink moon vine (blooms at evening throught the night cold hardy to 0)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />if you live in a cooler climate<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />jackmans clematis ( cold hardy to -26)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Vinca vine (not that good of a climbing vine, but pretty foliage.) will keep leaves at 10, then die to the ground) cold hardy to -20<br >Um - you do know Silver Lace Vine is related to Japanese Knotweed and is one of the most invasive plants known do you? It will not only climb up - but will be perfectly happy to take iver your garden and those of all your neighbours on the horizontal too.<br><br /><br />I would strongly advise you to think again about that choice!<br >You have a lot of good answers and I agree you can consider Espaliers.You can also do Grape vines on them.<br >First of all know the plant zone you live in. second understand that vines are harm full to the mortar that holds your bricks together. vines will also increase the moisture level in the brick and mortar. this will decrease the life expectancy of the masonry on your home. You will at some time in the future need to tuck-point your brick earlier then expected. Vines are high maintenance, their not just plant and grow. lots of pruning here. Don't forget that when you have vines or plant on the house you also increase insetc activity like ants earwigs mites ect. for all the effort and time you will be spending on this endeavor you might want to consider an espalier. You can use crab apple apples cherry etc. these plants will give you the bloom times and durations you are looking for that most vines don't offer. you may consider a climbing rose or pyracantha. Also take profile in consideration. The distance the plant will project outward from the house. Ivy 4-10';, silverlace 10-12';, Virginia creeper 8-12';, Fast growth = fast death. vines will grow on-top of them self's and create a type of thatch layer that is dead wood that is a fire hazard to the home. every 5-7 years you will need to remove all vines in order to remove this dead material and reduce fire hazard to the home.<br><br /><br />Try Wisteria for an awsome bloom, also trumpet vine and or honey suckle vinemairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-4124388650153428012010-06-24T18:48:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:48:39.492-07:00What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?I have planted this this past week and didnt look to see the name of it?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />anyone can guess?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />also how long generally does it bloom for ?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Thanks for your answers!What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?<br >Verbena bonariensis.<br><br /><br />It has a very long blooming period of about two months.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h鈥?/a>What is the perennial called which is very very thin and tall and has a purple bloom at the top?<br >The only thing it sounds like to me is liatra. Do a Google search on ';liatra picture'; and see if it is what you have and please give me a ';best answer'; if I am right!!! :o) The blooms last quite a long time as they bloom from the top down.<br >verbena bonarensis.flowers til end oct.will self seed if good soilmairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-5150970161213037662010-06-24T18:48:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:48:23.661-07:00Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?My grandmother is convinced one of her dogwood trees was pink. I died, totaly. She cut it down and the next year is sprouted again. It is now white. I would like to know if it is possible for a dogwood tree to have a second growth a different color.Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?<br >If the original tree was a pink tree grafted onto a white rootstock, it would come back white. The same thing happens if you prune a hybrid rose too severly. Now, why did you doubt Granny? You know that the old timers are sharp in the garden.Can a dogwood tree bloom a different color after it has died and come back from a second growth?<br >Yes -many dogwoods are hybrids-(in that they are like roses). A sturdy root stock of one type is married to a specific flower of another type.This has been going on for at least 300 years! Grafting from one to the other is what I mean't to say.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-37466783366419902652010-06-24T18:48:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:48:07.791-07:00How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?I'm not sure of the kind. It's the kind commonly sold in grocery stores.How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?<br >I've heard that the best way is to cut the roots and renew the substrate every few years.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />They're not like tulips that you need to refrigerate or anything.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />We have one that flowers all the time. It just needs to be fertilised every 6 months or so.How do I store an orchid so it will re-bloom next season?<br >you don't store it like you may bulbs - if that is what you are thinking. if you have had it a while and it is doing well, just continue to do the same things - water, fertilize, and watch the new blooms come as the days get longer.<br >You will need a good orchid bark mix and some orchid food. Find a window East is best. Water the plant once or twice a week depending on the humidity. Feed according to the food directions..I give mine a week feeding with each watering. Do not plant them is regular potting mix. Only cut the roots that are black or dark brown.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-75137935145920800982010-06-24T18:47:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:47:51.295-07:00Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?I have a wisteria vine that I have grown from a start I bought at Lowes. I have had it for about 7 years, and it has never flowered. What do I need to do to make it flower? Thanks to all who help.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?<br >Here in the south wisteria vines are difficult to get rid of. Once planted they spread like crazy. They prefer to climb to flower and usually bloom 2 times a year. Try putting one or more on a trellis to get it to bloom. I have never fertilized mine. The blooms are white or purple, depending upon the plant you bought. Purple being the most coomon. If you plant the seeds from them it will take 2 years to bloom. The plants you buy or dig up should bloom the first year. If you plant them near a tree they can actually choke the tree to death. You can prune them and they can make a nice looking specimen-the way i prefer. But keep your clippers sharp or they will hit the ground and run like wild fire.Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?<br >please, don't ask for trouble. i have one and u cant get rid of it. it Will take over your entire yard with vines that u can not break. i have even tied it to the back of a truck to pull it out of the ground and it still comes back. it has killed one tree and is working on another.i try to keep it cut back but u cant kill the little devil . Ive even put a root killer on it but it didn't work<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/matchless/'>matchless</a></li>mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-79612741434470442332010-06-24T18:47:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:47:35.728-07:00What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?i gave it water and enough sunlight but it still didn't bloom.What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?<br >Miracle Grow. Works on everything!!!!What fertillizer can i use to make a Bourganvilla plant bloom.?<br >here's a useful link.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-60961429062960941272010-06-24T18:47:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:47:21.486-07:00How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?These trees and plants have bloomed one time in about 3 yrs can you please help me.How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?<br >Full sun, time to mature, bone meal for phosphorus, and room to grow without sharing ground with other large trees. Pears are considered biennial perennials, that is, they produce a large (bumper) crop of fruit one year, then use the following year to ';rest';, otherwise, they'd fruit themselves to death at expense of new growth. So count on a large crop one year, and a modest one the next. Wisteria will bloom in time with the above conditions. You might want to test your soil for pH and nutrient content. Hope I've helped.How can I get a Bradford Pear and wysteria to bloom?<br >Bradford Pears are prolific bloomers. Where is it planted? Where are you located? They only bloom at the beginning of the season and then the blooms are replaced by the foliage. Beware: due to their groth pattern they don't hold up well in the wind.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I have found Wisteria to be finicky. I have trouble getting it to bloom although others tell me that it is an easy plant. I do know that it prefers full sun.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-48942880439140712262010-06-24T18:47:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:47:03.507-07:00When are the cherry blossoms in the shakespeare garden in bloom?and for how long?When are the cherry blossoms in the shakespeare garden in bloom?<br >Not long now.mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-86556354890949535782010-06-24T18:46:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:46:47.162-07:00How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?Please help me!!How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?<br >Zuchinni plants have male flowers and female flowers. Male flowers can't pollinate a male flower %26amp; female can't pollinate female-likewise. It's good to have 4 to 6 plants in close proximity. You can still grow them good sized pots; just keep'm close together. Good luck!How come my zuchinni plants flowers develop but they never bloom and open up.The flowers get big then fall off?<br >Well maybe your pots are not big enough, and they like lots of water and good drainage and good light. The orange flowers are edible you know, but I would try watering it a little more. I'm not sure what type of pot you have it in, (like a tall deep pot or a long narrow pot), but I knew someone that grew them in a pot as well and they produced very well. Good luckmairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936469021555215551.post-24020605027259901732010-06-24T18:46:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:46:32.060-07:00Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?This plant was ordered for a funeral. I never saw it so i do not know whar color it may be. I am interested to know what i sent tho.Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?<br >If it was sent in your name and you know from where you sent it, contact the florist. It should be on record.Looking for a tropical pot plant that has a triple bloom and the name starts with an E?<br >Hi:<br><br /><br />I am not 100 percent sure on the tropical plant you sent. The one that comes to mind id the Philodendron Radicans, or Reed or Golden Reed Orchid. These species have wonderful blooms and come in different color. Although I do not have this specimen in my tropics section, I will link you to the section, so you can look at some other tropical plants. See if any of these would be similar to the one you sent. Good luck to you and have a great day<br><br /><br />Kimberly <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c鈥?/a>mairahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867967366199394652noreply@blogger.com0