Topic 34 of 41: What to Plant Where
Sun, May 28, 2000 (08:52) |
Hosta (wolf)
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Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 1 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, May 28, 2000 (12:05) * 1 lines
Too Good, Wolfie! This topic keeps all the stuff I am collecting in the proper place. Thanks! However, it might be Tuesday before I get any new stuff...
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 2 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Sun, May 28, 2000 (12:15) * 1 lines
thought it would cover it!!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 3 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, May 30, 2000 (03:15) * 14 lines
How Close To Plant With Rotation
If your vegetable garden is small, you're probably
wondering how far apart they need to be planted year to
year. On a three-year plan, where you plant your "crop"
should form the corner points of a triangle within your
garden plot. As an example, your garden plot is a 10 foot
by 10 foot square. This year, maybe, your tomatoes will go
in the south-west corner. Next year, plant them due east of
the center of the garden. The year after, you can plant
them in the north-west corner, and then back to the
south-west corner the following year.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 4 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jun 2, 2000 (18:29) * 68 lines
***CALENDULA AND BORAGE: Herbs for Summer Color***
Calendula and borage add color to your herb garden
throughout summer with a succession of long-lasting
blooms. These are two of the prettiest herbs you can
grow, and they are relatively carefree. Both are
annuals, but once they are established in your garden
they are eager reseeders.
BORAGE
I bought my first packet of borage seeds many years
ago, and grew the plants as a companion to tomatoes.
Borage actually helps to improve the flavor of
tomatoes when grown nearby. I was mislead by an
error on the seed packet that said that the plant
should not be consumed because it is poisonous, and
grew the plant only for it's properties as a
companion and it's appearance.
In truth, borage is not poisonous. The leaves have a
refreshing cucumber taste, and can be used in salads
and chopped up for herb butters and dips. Borage
greens are a little too plain-tasting when cooked
alone, but when combined with other greens,
particularly cabbage, they add a unique flavor. The
flowers can be used as a garnish or candied to decorate
pastries.
CALENDULA
Calendula is also called pot marigold, but don't
confuse this plant with the marigolds grown in your
annual bed (Tagetes). Pot marigolds are smaller and
more delicate in appearance than the more familiar
Tagetes, and they have a number of medicinal uses.
Calendula is said to encourage healing, aid digestion,
fight fungal infections and cure diaper rash. These
properties alone are enough to make the plant an
essential addition to your herb garden, but it also
has a number of cosmetic uses. Calendula petals can
be used to make a nourishing skin cream or cleanser
(see recipe below,) and a strong infusion made from
marigold petals can be used to lighten hair.
CREAMY MARIGOLD CLEANSER
4 tablespoons olive or almond oil
2 tablespoons dried pot marigold flowers
few drops of violet, orange blossom or rose water
Warm the oil in a bowl placed over a saucepan of hot
water. Stir in the dried flowers and continue to heat
gently for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool,
and stir in the flower water.
Find out more about growing:
Borage
http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/borage.htm
AOL: BORAGE
Calendula
http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/marigold.htm
AOL: CALENDULA
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 5 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jun 2, 2000 (18:39) * 8 lines
Floppy Plants
If you have a plant which is long on stem but short on
greenery, it may need a good whacking. You can encourage a
denser, shorter plant by cutting the new growth back before
flower buds form. This works well with plants like baby's
breath and many others. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 6 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Jun 2, 2000 (19:55) * 11 lines
Don't Be Stingy With New Plantings
If you're planting a new bed, making a border or planting
containers, it's best to ignore the fact sheet on the
plant's probable mature size. The plant very well may never
reach that size. It's visually more appealing to plant
generously in a new bed. The "just-planted" look will
disappear more quickly. And should some plants outgrow
their surroundings, you can always prune or transplant them
later.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 7 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 8, 2000 (19:18) * 23 lines
C O L E U S
Coleus are wonderful container plants. Be sure to plant
them in large pots that won't quickly dry out. Use coleus
in hanging baskets (there are trailing varieties) paired
with other coleus, or a multitude of different
annuals/perennials. You can also plant coleus into a garden
bed. The best way to use coleus in the perennial border is
to make use of their vibrant foliage as a bridge between
like-colored perennial plants. An example: A 'Goldmound'
spirea (with green-yellow foliage) and an astilbe with
wine-colored stems would be smashing with the addition of
coleus 'Brilliancy' in their vicinity. 'Brilliancy' has
lance-shaped wine-colored leaves with a wide margin of
chartreuse. Another example: 'Purple Palace' heuchera
(Coral Bells) with it's dusky purple-bronze foliage is
wonderful paired with any number of coleus whose green
leaves are shot-through with specks, stripes, or splotches
of burgundy. Add in a lobed variety of coleus like 'Purple
Duckfoot' (looks like a burgundy colored chrysanthemum leaf
with a thin edge of chartreuse) and you've got an
eye-popping combination.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 8 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 8, 2000 (19:20) * 10 lines
I R I S
Iris are heavy feeders. When dividing and replanting iris
after a period of several years, the soil should be
renovated. You can incorporate manure, compost, fresh soil,
or fertilizer. Remember that air pockets kill roots. The
top of the rhizome should be no more than one inch below
the soil surface. The new plantings should be watered
frequently for a few weeks following the replanting.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 9 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 8, 2000 (19:21) * 11 lines
Add Some Shade
Even sun-loving plants appreciate some shade during the
hottest part of the day. There are many varieties of small
trees which are perfect for providing a little shade
without adversely affecting the flower bed. Dappled shade
will benefit the flower bed by reducing the amount of water
required and flower colors will be less likely to fade. The
tree will add interest to your bed and, depending on the
species, its foliage will add bonus color to your garden.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 10 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (22:19) * 28 lines
Tent Caterpillars
If you've been inundated with caterpillars creeping up the
side of your house, your fence, and on your trees, you're
probably seeing the Eastern Tent caterpillar making it's
presence known. Tent caterpillars live in groups within a
silken tent, produced by glands in the heads of the
caterpillars. This tent affords the group protection from
enemies (parasitic flies/wasps). The larvae (small
caterpillars) leave the tent to consume nearby foliage, and
return to the tent after feeding. The tent becomes larger
as the caterpillars continue to feed. Eastern tent
caterpillars prefer wild cherry, apple, and crabapple
trees, but will also feed on ash, birch, blackgum, redgum,
willow, witch-hazel, maple, oak, poplar, peach, and plum.
Once the caterpillars (generally black with a white stripe
down the back) develop to about 1 1/2 inches long, they
leave the nest for good, in search of a place to pupate.
White silky cocoons can usually be found on vertical
surfaces; the side of a building, fence, or tree trunk. In
late June-early July, reddish-colored moths emerge from the
cocoons. These moths fly, mate, and then lay eggs in a
circular pattern around a branch on a desirable tree. The
egg masses look like they are varnished, and are 3/4 inch
long. When homeowners usually notice them, they are
crawling all over everything!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 11 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (22:19) * 9 lines
New Versions Of Old-Fashioned Flowers
Many of the old-fashioned flowers--beautiful as they
are--are prone to problems with insects and disease. The
prettiest flower displays can be ruined by spotted,
infected, or infested foliage. There are many new cultivars
available which have been bred to be disease and/or insect
resistant. Garden catalogs are a good source for more
specific information.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 12 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Mon, Jun 12, 2000 (11:23) * 1 lines
another idea for adding shade to the garden is to put in underplants to shade the roots of larger plants like roses. this helps reduce the amount of moisture lost during the heat of the day as well as hide those bare legs roses get during the hottest part of the summer. i've used zinnias in a planting with my climbing rose and they complement each other well. zinnias don't fade during the heat and as long as you dead head, new blooms will appear. they grow just tall enough to shade the roots of the roses and just short enough so as not to overpower the rose in the process.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 13 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 13, 2000 (14:22) * 27 lines
Pruning Pines And Spruce (Conifers)
Pines and spruce generally form large, broad-pyramidal
trees, and when they are sited too close to a structure,
driveway, walkway, etc. problems will arise. Pruning of
pines and spruce can be very tricky, because these trees
seldom produce new buds or shoots along existing branches.
Cuts made into old wood will not stimulate growth below the
cuts. So how do you keep conifers in shape?
Start by situating pines and spruce away from your house in
an area where they can grow unhindered. This minimizes the
amount of pruning you will have to do down the road. Can
you imagine trying to prune a 50-foot spruce? Since new
growth is produced each year from buds that set on the
branches last year, the basic rule for pruning conifers is
to remove (pinch off) a part of the new growth (candle)
after it has formed in the spring. June is a good month to
shorten the new growth of pines and spruce. At this time,
the candles have elongated but not hardened off yet. Pinch
off a portion (1/2 to 2/3) of the candle growth using your
fingers or pruning shears. Reduce the central leader (if
you can reach it) to about 12 inches. The terminal growth
of the topmost lateral branches should be cut to about 8
inches and the rest of the branches pinched to produce a
pleasant shape.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 14 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 13, 2000 (14:23) * 12 lines
Peonies And Blight
A fairly common problem with peonies is "botrytis blight."
It can cause wilting, blackened leaves and withered buds.
At the first sign of unhealthy foliage, remove the affected
leaves and stems, place them in plastic bags, and have them
hauled away by the trash man. Never compost such infected
plant parts. The disease has a way of coming back to haunt
you. And don't forget to disinfect any tool you've used as
well as your gloves. A fungicide may help prevent the
disease's spread, as will a thorough removal of dead
foliage at the end of the growing season.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 15 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Jun 13, 2000 (16:49) * 64 lines
Guarden Guide for June 13
Fragrance is key to setting the mood in the garden, but if
you only use flowers to provide fragrance, your are limiting
yourself. Aromatic foliage can provide interest over a much
longer season. As a bonus, many plants with scented foliage
have silvery or grey leaves, which adds dimension when planted
near the dark green foliage of your flowering plants.
Most plants with fragrant foliage love a long day of hot
summer sun, and they release their fragrance during the heat
of mid-day. They also release a burst of fragrance when handled
or bruised slightly. To increase their effect, plant low-growing
foliage such as creeping thyme between stepping stones where
they will be kicked and scuffed, and plant taller plants near
doors and walkways where they will be brushed from time to time.
Fragrant Foliage Favorites:
Alpine Mint Bush (Prostanthera cuneata)
24 inches tall
This little evergreen shrub combines the fragrances of mint
and incense. It's not suitable for very cold sites.
French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)
24 inches tall
This evergreen shrub has silvery foliage and a rich aroma.
Flowers are dusky rose-pink. Shelter the plants from cold
winds.
Incense Plant (Calomeria amaranthoides)
5 feet tall
This biennial has a strong scent of incense. It produces
clusters of tiny, red-brown flowers in its second year.
Save the seeds to propagate.
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla)
3 feet tall
This shrub is vigorous, but will only withstand a light
frost. The small, white flowers are not very spectacular.
It is primarily grown for its light green, heavily scented
foliage.
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)
36 inches tall
This evergreen shrub has bright scarlet flowers in late summer
and fall. It will need winter protection.
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***Get More from your Potato Crop***
As your potato plants begin to grow, pull the soil up around
them to encourage more tuber formation. You can cover all but
the top six inches of the plant.
***Prune Oleanders***
Once your oleanders have finished blooming, go ahead and prune
them. Remove any dead or disfigured branches, and cut the plant
back to the desired size. They can tolerate a severe pruning,
and will regrow quickly.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 16 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (00:13) * 11 lines
More On Pruning Conifers
Remember that once a pine or spruce has become overgrown,
it is too late to start corrective pruning. Pruning needs
to be done annually, from the beginning, to become an
effective size control for your trees. When removing entire
branches due to death or disease, be sure to avoid leaving
a stub. Cut back fairly flush to the trunk. Stubs, jagged
cuts, and mangled stems are a thoroughfare for disease
pathogens and insect thugs. Choose your plant and it's site
wisely!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 17 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (16:36) * 0 lines
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 18 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (16:38) * 26 lines
***Subtropicals***
Now that the soil is warm through and through, it's a good
time to plant subtropicals. Here are a couple of suggestions:
Bird of Paradise
(Strelitzia reginae)
The bright, six-inch flowers that appear in summer and fall
are shaped like a tropical bird's head. The plants can grow
up to six feet tall. To keep them healthy, give them at least
four hours of sunlight a day, and water them only when the soil
is completely dry. It takes 2-3 years for divisions to reach
flowering size, so divide them only when necessary.
Bougainvillea
(Bougainvillea glabra and B. spectabilis)
Bougainvillea is noted for its bright, colorful blooms which
are actually modified leaves (called bracts) similar to those
found on the familiar poinsettia. They are only hardy in zones
9-10, so most of us have to grow these beauties in containers.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, and fertilize once
a month with half-strength liquid fertilizer. You will probably
want to cut them back in late spring or after flowering to control
the size.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 19 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (20:51) * 1 lines
hummingbirds like bougainviellea (as i saw one nibbling on mine). oh, and they really like the full blown heat and dry conditions. i've nursed one back (was on the 50% shelf at a local home store looking yucky) and she's already bloomed.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 20 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (21:59) * 1 lines
I have bougies here about 10 feet high and cascading brilliant red bracts - hundreds of them in a floral eruption. Incredible sight.. All we do here is poke a broken-off piece of someone's bush in to a pot or the ground and forget about it. Shortly it grows new leaves and flowers are not far behing. The problem with them here is keeping them beaten back to something like handleable size. What color is your little orphan one? I have all sorts of lovely ones.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 21 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (09:07) * 1 lines
well, it's tag says purple, but they were really a pale lilac/pink.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 22 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jul 1, 2000 (19:08) * 2 lines
Ooh, I have some like that. Had it pruned into a little tree in a big blue glazed pot. One of the idiot's friends came and cut off all but one branch.
It died. Nearly sought justifiable homicide charges. I need to gather a new cutting from the University bush from whence the first one came.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 23 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Wed, Jul 5, 2000 (18:12) * 1 lines
you know, i'd love to take cuttings from old rosebushes i find but with trespassing laws and such, i'm really scared to try it.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 24 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 16, 2001 (13:52) * 1 lines
Do it. Take a woody cane from near the bottom where is it less likely to be noticed. Or, go to the door to ask permission. A young couple did that to me when my bunching palms were dropping more nuts than I could manage. Seedlings were sprouting all over the place and I was happy to have them come take the whole lot.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 25 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 16, 2001 (13:53) * 1 lines
Wolfie, healthy roses need pruning. Ask permission to take cuttings from their cut-off pile when next they prune!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 26 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Sat, Jun 16, 2001 (16:59) * 1 lines
hmmmm...my neighbor has a lovely little shrub rose just bursting with 1 inch red blooms. they're so pretty and make her house look like a cottage!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 27 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Sat, Jun 16, 2001 (17:00) * 1 lines
but, another thought with that, some plants are patented and propogating them is illegal. but do they mean illegal as in, i propogate then sell, or i propogate and plant in my garden giving the name of the plant for credit?
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 28 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 16, 2001 (18:10) * 1 lines
This should have occurred to me. My grandfather (from Kew) had patents on plants and I DO know better! It is intellectual property and hard work justas music or poetry is. My great affection for both a classical musician and a few who labor as researchers and authors, I cannot even deal with using Napster. Look for the tag on the rose bush in question and ask the lady who owns it. If it is in the "public domain" (it happens after so many years just as in other work). Otherwise, I cannot condone (yes, John Burnett, I do not use Napeter) taking a cane for your own use.
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 29 of 31: Hosta (wolf) * Sat, Jun 16, 2001 (20:12) * 1 lines
i don't use napster either!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 30 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 17, 2001 (20:34) * 1 lines
I have fudged to find the version of some music I need to buy, then delete it and get the one I want. That is even cheating but with limited access to CDs out here and a bazillion versions of classical music I need/want, it is the best way I have to hear it. No Sam Goody's out here!
Topic 34 of 41 [garden]: What to Plant Where
Response 31 of 31: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, Jun 17, 2001 (20:37) * 1 lines
But, don't tell the former classical violinist I know; he would be VERY disappointed with me. He is vehement in his disapproval of Napster. So would we all if we made all that music, studied all our lives and practiced our fingers to nubbins,then had people steal our efforts. *sigh* It never occurred to me till I met him and thought about it.
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