Flies don't eat corn, therefore your chain is incorrect. If you want to use corn, do sun, plant, corn, cow, human.. or if you want to use fly do sun, plant, cow, dung, fly, frog, snake, etc.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
How does Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the sun" act as a symbol?
what does it symbolize and how does this contribute to the play?
How does Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the sun" act as a symbol?
Mama treats the plant, like one of her children, she nurtures it and wants to take it to a new house to live.
She believes it will survive in the poorest of soil, but knows it will truly flower in better soil.
In the last part of the movie, the family gets the better house in the better neighborhood and Mama, and family and plant move there.
I think the plant symbolizes hope for the future.
How does Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the sun" act as a symbol?
Mama treats the plant, like one of her children, she nurtures it and wants to take it to a new house to live.
She believes it will survive in the poorest of soil, but knows it will truly flower in better soil.
In the last part of the movie, the family gets the better house in the better neighborhood and Mama, and family and plant move there.
I think the plant symbolizes hope for the future.
How does Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the sun" act as a symbol?
what does it symbolize and how does this contribute to the play?
How does Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the sun" act as a symbol?
The plants are like her kids...... she has to take care of them not matter what, or else they will die, kinda like she has to put up with her kids, even if Beneatha made her angry about the God comment, she still has to take care of Beneatha no matter what..... the plants also symbolize growth, at the end of the story you'll c how the characters go through growth
How does Mama's plant in "A Raisin in the sun" act as a symbol?
The plants are like her kids...... she has to take care of them not matter what, or else they will die, kinda like she has to put up with her kids, even if Beneatha made her angry about the God comment, she still has to take care of Beneatha no matter what..... the plants also symbolize growth, at the end of the story you'll c how the characters go through growth
Can a lamp replace the sun when growing plants inside???
I am a beginner gardener that wants to grow rosemary, lavender, etc indoors. i know that those plants (especially rosemary) needs plenty of sunlight, but i wont be able to give it to them. It is out of the question to grow them outside because of all the bad animals out there (they eat and mess up everything!!). the only alternative is to plant inside. i have a shade house. sunlight doesnt come through any of my windows, and id have to walk 30 feet from my house just to get some sun. i would like to know, since i wont be able to give my plants the right amount of sun and heat they'll need, cant i just shine a bright lamp on them a few hours a day to replace the sun??? please help me out!!
Can a lamp replace the sun when growing plants inside???
They make specific grow lamps for flourescent fixtures. Otherwise, any other bulbs give off the wrong spectrum of colors the plants need.
I've seen really pretty indoor planters with the light railings and everything. I did a quick search and found a light like what I told you at first.
Check Home Depot. They have the florescent grow bulbs. And, yes they do better and they do herbs better.
Reply:Yes, but only if you have florescent lighting or have plant or grow lights. I have a hard time with indoor plants when there is no good source of natural lighting. Good Luck
Reply:You Can Buy " Full Spectrum" Fluorescent Bulbs From Most Hardware(home depot ,lowes etc.)stores . If You Are Serious about growing inside go to www.hydroponics.com And you Can Research anything you need to Know About Growing Inside .... Oh Yes Hydroponics is used for much more than just Marijuana, There are Huge Vegetable Companies that Grow Alot Of Food You Buy At the Grocery store HYDROPONICALLY. Remember When You Grow Inside, You Are MOTHER NATURE you must provide Everything that a plant would get outside.O2, Co2, Light ,Wind, Food, H2O.
Reply:hell yeah it's called hydroponics.
mostly for growing marijuana, which i have nothing against
Reply:in the light bulb isle, get a grow bulb put in your lamp and there you go.happy gardening
Reply:Yes. My mom has a collection of exotic plants in her basement. She leaves the light on for them and they grow beautifully! She doesn't have any special bulbs for them.
Reply:Grow lights or flourescent lights should work.
Flourescent lights are much cheaper if you are on a budget.
Keep them about 6" from the seedlings and move them as the plants grow tallers.
Any supplemental sunlight from a window would be helpful.
Reply:Based on past experiences, I would say yes. I even used a flourescent buld and my ivy plany grew. It does not necessarily have to be a grow light.
Reply:you need to buy special light bulbs, they are commonly called grow lights, or full spectrum lights.
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Can a lamp replace the sun when growing plants inside???
They make specific grow lamps for flourescent fixtures. Otherwise, any other bulbs give off the wrong spectrum of colors the plants need.
I've seen really pretty indoor planters with the light railings and everything. I did a quick search and found a light like what I told you at first.
Check Home Depot. They have the florescent grow bulbs. And, yes they do better and they do herbs better.
Reply:Yes, but only if you have florescent lighting or have plant or grow lights. I have a hard time with indoor plants when there is no good source of natural lighting. Good Luck
Reply:You Can Buy " Full Spectrum" Fluorescent Bulbs From Most Hardware(home depot ,lowes etc.)stores . If You Are Serious about growing inside go to www.hydroponics.com And you Can Research anything you need to Know About Growing Inside .... Oh Yes Hydroponics is used for much more than just Marijuana, There are Huge Vegetable Companies that Grow Alot Of Food You Buy At the Grocery store HYDROPONICALLY. Remember When You Grow Inside, You Are MOTHER NATURE you must provide Everything that a plant would get outside.O2, Co2, Light ,Wind, Food, H2O.
Reply:hell yeah it's called hydroponics.
mostly for growing marijuana, which i have nothing against
Reply:in the light bulb isle, get a grow bulb put in your lamp and there you go.happy gardening
Reply:Yes. My mom has a collection of exotic plants in her basement. She leaves the light on for them and they grow beautifully! She doesn't have any special bulbs for them.
Reply:Grow lights or flourescent lights should work.
Flourescent lights are much cheaper if you are on a budget.
Keep them about 6" from the seedlings and move them as the plants grow tallers.
Any supplemental sunlight from a window would be helpful.
Reply:Based on past experiences, I would say yes. I even used a flourescent buld and my ivy plany grew. It does not necessarily have to be a grow light.
Reply:you need to buy special light bulbs, they are commonly called grow lights, or full spectrum lights.
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Chemisty Help!! Nuclear Power Plant & the Sun type questions?
I need to answer the same question for both the Nuclear Power Plant(Not Fossil Fueled) %26amp; the sun. I cant find them so I need help.
1)What are the fuel sources?
2)How is the fuel used to produce/release energy?
3)What are the similarities in the way they produce energy?
4)Are there any health hazards associated with the way they produce energy?
5)Why is energy released when the nuclear reactions take place? Talk about this using your research on the forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together.
I will really appreicate it!!
Chemisty Help!! Nuclear Power Plant %26amp; the Sun type questions?
Nuclear power plant: Uranium, nuclear fission, both are nuclear reactions, radiation is hazardous, small amounts of mass are converted to energy.
Sun: hydrogen nuclear fusion, same answer, same answer, same answer.
1)What are the fuel sources?
2)How is the fuel used to produce/release energy?
3)What are the similarities in the way they produce energy?
4)Are there any health hazards associated with the way they produce energy?
5)Why is energy released when the nuclear reactions take place? Talk about this using your research on the forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together.
I will really appreicate it!!
Chemisty Help!! Nuclear Power Plant %26amp; the Sun type questions?
Nuclear power plant: Uranium, nuclear fission, both are nuclear reactions, radiation is hazardous, small amounts of mass are converted to energy.
Sun: hydrogen nuclear fusion, same answer, same answer, same answer.
What perennials can I plant now Aug21, that will bloom trough the fall,some into winter, for sun .?
some for shade and the area is warmer than usual we won't get any more rain in the napa valley area
What perennials can I plant now Aug21, that will bloom trough the fall,some into winter, for sun .?
Hi, I'm in the North East--- we plant Pansies in September... they often will bloom well into winter even past Christmas if it's mild enough... they are considered perennial but they don't make it in the high heat (90 and up) and are often treated as annuals in this area. But they do well with little water and ok in the shade.
I'm not sure they will be true perennials in in the Napa Valley area... but they would be worth a try as their blooms are awsome.
MUMS are true perennials.. and will bloom year after year. I would guess they would do very well in your climate.
Reply:Mums are the only thing I can think of. They bloom in the spring and in the fall. Despite what some might say, they grow quite well in shaded/partly shaded areas.
Reply:Mums are the best way to go. They also look very nice for Halloween.
What perennials can I plant now Aug21, that will bloom trough the fall,some into winter, for sun .?
Hi, I'm in the North East--- we plant Pansies in September... they often will bloom well into winter even past Christmas if it's mild enough... they are considered perennial but they don't make it in the high heat (90 and up) and are often treated as annuals in this area. But they do well with little water and ok in the shade.
I'm not sure they will be true perennials in in the Napa Valley area... but they would be worth a try as their blooms are awsome.
MUMS are true perennials.. and will bloom year after year. I would guess they would do very well in your climate.
Reply:Mums are the only thing I can think of. They bloom in the spring and in the fall. Despite what some might say, they grow quite well in shaded/partly shaded areas.
Reply:Mums are the best way to go. They also look very nice for Halloween.
Does potency of plant go with the sun (day): PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW............................
Is it true that if u have a vegetable garden and u want to use the vegetable for cooking the best time is to cut it from the plant is after 6am and before 6pm?
It is said that if u cut a plant to use, say aloe vera (straight from the plant) at night, it wont work because the plant has gone to sleep or because their is no more sun?
Does potency of plant go with the sun (day): PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW............................
Vegetables to be cooked on the day they're picked should be picked early in the morning before the sun heats them up (cooks them!), but after the dew is dry. For herbs and flowers, follow the same rule, but take a pail with lukewarm water with you, cut the herbs/flowers on a slant with sharp knife, and plunge into the water. When done, have vase ready with water and citric acid (Sprite works), cut flower stems again under water and put in vase. Take herbs out of pail and rinse well before using. For aloe, light makes no difference. There are some flowering plants and herbs which are more fragrant and/or potent early in the day.
Reply:It makes absolutely no difference to vegetables whenever you pick them. In France, market gardeners commonly harvest for market at DAWN. What the French do not know about fresh vegetables is not worth knowing. The only considerations would be, heavy rain, severe drought, or frozen ground.
Reply:It sounds very likely to me that some plants should be harvested during daytime, with herbs it makes sense.
I don't think the difference is that huige though.
Reply:The only thing i have heard in relation to this is that some plants which are grown for pharmaceutical purposes need to be harvested at certain times of the day. For example, the levels of morphine in an opium poppy is higher at certain times of day (e.g. early morning) than at others (e.g. late afternoon).
Not sure about cutting vegetables, although they do SEEM to taste better when they are warm from the sun, especially tomato or basil which have stronger flavours when harvested this way.
It is said that if u cut a plant to use, say aloe vera (straight from the plant) at night, it wont work because the plant has gone to sleep or because their is no more sun?
Does potency of plant go with the sun (day): PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW............................
Vegetables to be cooked on the day they're picked should be picked early in the morning before the sun heats them up (cooks them!), but after the dew is dry. For herbs and flowers, follow the same rule, but take a pail with lukewarm water with you, cut the herbs/flowers on a slant with sharp knife, and plunge into the water. When done, have vase ready with water and citric acid (Sprite works), cut flower stems again under water and put in vase. Take herbs out of pail and rinse well before using. For aloe, light makes no difference. There are some flowering plants and herbs which are more fragrant and/or potent early in the day.
Reply:It makes absolutely no difference to vegetables whenever you pick them. In France, market gardeners commonly harvest for market at DAWN. What the French do not know about fresh vegetables is not worth knowing. The only considerations would be, heavy rain, severe drought, or frozen ground.
Reply:It sounds very likely to me that some plants should be harvested during daytime, with herbs it makes sense.
I don't think the difference is that huige though.
Reply:The only thing i have heard in relation to this is that some plants which are grown for pharmaceutical purposes need to be harvested at certain times of the day. For example, the levels of morphine in an opium poppy is higher at certain times of day (e.g. early morning) than at others (e.g. late afternoon).
Not sure about cutting vegetables, although they do SEEM to taste better when they are warm from the sun, especially tomato or basil which have stronger flavours when harvested this way.
Last year i planted a new garden, amended soil, good water, sun, nice plants BUT few tomatoes, peppers etc Why
I ammended the soil with 'mushroom compost' which I tilled in, the sun exposure was about 8 hours direct sun a day, plants never looked dehydrated... I want to try again but wonder what could have gone wrong%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
Last year i planted a new garden, amended soil, good water, sun, nice plants BUT few tomatoes, peppers etc Why
I wouldn't call myself an expert - I'm still just learning to grow veg myself - but it sounds to me like you had too much nitrogen in the soil and not enough potassium.
Basically, nitrogen feeds leaves (therefore best for lettuce, cabbage etc.), phosphorous/phosphates feed roots/bulbs (therefore best for onions, garlic etc.) and potassium/potash feeds fruit (tomatoes, peppers). Perhaps the mushroom compost was very high in nitrogen but not enough potassium. Feed with a proper tomato food from when the plants start flowering and you should get better results.
Also make sure you plant at the right time as it says on the pack (and according to your region of course). If you sow too late the plants won't have time to produce before it gets cold again.
Good luck next time!
Reply:Go to a garden center and get a test kit. Accurate or not they will give you a broad guideline on where to start. I try to keep my soil pH between 6.5 to 6.7 for tomatoes and peppers. 7.0 is neutral, use lime to raise it, sulphur to lower it. Check for a local county Extension Agent, they should be able to send out a soil sample for evaluation. Shake tomato plants often to distribute pollen. Weather too hot and dry, pollen will not stick to pollinate, plant too wet, pollen will not separate to pollinate so ground watering is better. Next pg
Reply:I'd bet your garden was over-fertilized. Highly nitrogen rich soils will produce plants with lots of foliage, at the expense of flowers and fruit.
Reply:Horse manure. lots of it. more sun if you can swing it
Reply:There are a lot of factors that can make or break a garden.
Last year our squash and zuccinis produced for two and a half months while the peas, beans, tomatos, peppers and potatoes did not do well. Our corn was so bad that the racoon's didn't even want it. We will try again this year. We live in Indiana and last year was very hot and little rain. I watered, but nothing can beat a good soaking from mother nature. A garden needs at least an inch of rain a week, keep in mind that if it is very hot, evaporation will steal that water away. That is why if you water, do it in the morning so it has time to soak to the roots before the sun comes up to high.
Use mulch around plants that don't have big leaves to keep the moisture in.
Look for disease and crack resistant tomatos to plant.
Keep the weeds away. They steal nutrients away from your veggies.
Do a ph test in random parts of your garden and amend the soil as needed. A call to your local Co-op can help with this since some of those over the counter ph tests are not to accurate.
Pick up some books and read about gardening.
Visit some web sites like Corrnell University, they have great gardening advice.
Some years just don't work out as good as others growing vegetables. Some years are great. I keep a journal each year of what we grow, where we got it from, and what we have done each day in the garden. Then during the winter we can look back and see if we need to change things for the next season. It does help. Good luck.
Reply:Choosing the right tomato is really the first thing to do. There are so many varieties to choose from! If you buy your plants at a small local nursery or garden store, the odds are much higher that you'll find a variety that thrives in YOUR area. They want their customers to be successful.
Yes, the prices are a little higher but you get as much free advice as you've got questions. Don't be afraid to say you've got more time than money, though, most of the sales people I've met are gardeners first and sales people secondly
I have grown tomatoes for over 10 years now. You win some and lose some. My first year was prob the best ever (I wasn't working at the time) and last year was the worst. I started too late, didn't have the time to PREPARE THE SOIL...
OK, here it comes "easy" tip time...
In the next couple of weeks, depending on whether its dry enough---Dig a deep hole. Fluff up that dirt as much as you can- add stuff if you want- then just plant a whole bunch of peas a couple of inches apart (buy a seed packet---early snow peas are fine) and let those peas do your "dirty" work. Their roots will tunnel down, add nitrogen to the soil, invite the worms to help out AND you can eat them! They are very pretty, too.
A few months later, after you've enjoyed many a stir-fry (or just giving them away) Just go back and dig them in. The leaves and stems will rot and provide nutrients for the KILLER TOMATOES you plant in the summer.
At that point, just do what you did before, plant deep... the stem will grow more roots. I like to add fish fertilizer every two weeks or so. If you live in an area with cool summers, put some plastic sheeting around your plant - just slit it in the middle. (Black is fine but they say tomatoes LOVE red...hmm)
Now I know I am skipping a lot of advice that I could give but I wanted to emphasize two things. First, I wasn't hyping the garden stores... I believe that you can learn so much from them - a little at a time. They can turn you on to other info outlets (free soil testing, etc) Many have free flyers on things like "growing KILLER TOMATOES" etc..
And mainly I wanted to turn you onto a cheap and easy way to improve your soil now. Good luck! (If you have other garden questions, please mention the approximate area you live in...advice can be more tailored to you!)
Reply:The Bear, last year was the worse garden I've ever had, especially with tomatoes and peppers.
I usually have more peppers than I can use and give away. Last year one or two peppers. I mean, the plants just sat there all summer without any growth. I was convinced that it was bad plants.
This year I'm growing all of my plants from seed. We'll see.
Reply:Tomatoes do not set on in real hot weather. Did the neighbors have a good tomato crop. Did the tomatoes set on very late when it cooled down? Were they planted too close together (should plant every three feet. for determinates.)
Reply:This species, needs very hot sun, and hot evenings, or they won't set the flowers. They do need rich soil, perhaps you did not give them enough sun, and warmth at night. I don't even set in my cuts of tomatoes until July, it's just not hot enough for them to set the flowers. I also bury the tomatoe stem quiet deep into the soil, they will grow stronger and faster. The are a berry fruit , not a vegetable. I shelter against a Souther exposure wall, and mine need water every day, or they may wilt. They are in 5 gallon containers. Perhaps too much nitrogen, not enough of the right nurturients. I don't think your soil is right.
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Last year i planted a new garden, amended soil, good water, sun, nice plants BUT few tomatoes, peppers etc Why
I wouldn't call myself an expert - I'm still just learning to grow veg myself - but it sounds to me like you had too much nitrogen in the soil and not enough potassium.
Basically, nitrogen feeds leaves (therefore best for lettuce, cabbage etc.), phosphorous/phosphates feed roots/bulbs (therefore best for onions, garlic etc.) and potassium/potash feeds fruit (tomatoes, peppers). Perhaps the mushroom compost was very high in nitrogen but not enough potassium. Feed with a proper tomato food from when the plants start flowering and you should get better results.
Also make sure you plant at the right time as it says on the pack (and according to your region of course). If you sow too late the plants won't have time to produce before it gets cold again.
Good luck next time!
Reply:Go to a garden center and get a test kit. Accurate or not they will give you a broad guideline on where to start. I try to keep my soil pH between 6.5 to 6.7 for tomatoes and peppers. 7.0 is neutral, use lime to raise it, sulphur to lower it. Check for a local county Extension Agent, they should be able to send out a soil sample for evaluation. Shake tomato plants often to distribute pollen. Weather too hot and dry, pollen will not stick to pollinate, plant too wet, pollen will not separate to pollinate so ground watering is better. Next pg
Reply:I'd bet your garden was over-fertilized. Highly nitrogen rich soils will produce plants with lots of foliage, at the expense of flowers and fruit.
Reply:Horse manure. lots of it. more sun if you can swing it
Reply:There are a lot of factors that can make or break a garden.
Last year our squash and zuccinis produced for two and a half months while the peas, beans, tomatos, peppers and potatoes did not do well. Our corn was so bad that the racoon's didn't even want it. We will try again this year. We live in Indiana and last year was very hot and little rain. I watered, but nothing can beat a good soaking from mother nature. A garden needs at least an inch of rain a week, keep in mind that if it is very hot, evaporation will steal that water away. That is why if you water, do it in the morning so it has time to soak to the roots before the sun comes up to high.
Use mulch around plants that don't have big leaves to keep the moisture in.
Look for disease and crack resistant tomatos to plant.
Keep the weeds away. They steal nutrients away from your veggies.
Do a ph test in random parts of your garden and amend the soil as needed. A call to your local Co-op can help with this since some of those over the counter ph tests are not to accurate.
Pick up some books and read about gardening.
Visit some web sites like Corrnell University, they have great gardening advice.
Some years just don't work out as good as others growing vegetables. Some years are great. I keep a journal each year of what we grow, where we got it from, and what we have done each day in the garden. Then during the winter we can look back and see if we need to change things for the next season. It does help. Good luck.
Reply:Choosing the right tomato is really the first thing to do. There are so many varieties to choose from! If you buy your plants at a small local nursery or garden store, the odds are much higher that you'll find a variety that thrives in YOUR area. They want their customers to be successful.
Yes, the prices are a little higher but you get as much free advice as you've got questions. Don't be afraid to say you've got more time than money, though, most of the sales people I've met are gardeners first and sales people secondly
I have grown tomatoes for over 10 years now. You win some and lose some. My first year was prob the best ever (I wasn't working at the time) and last year was the worst. I started too late, didn't have the time to PREPARE THE SOIL...
OK, here it comes "easy" tip time...
In the next couple of weeks, depending on whether its dry enough---Dig a deep hole. Fluff up that dirt as much as you can- add stuff if you want- then just plant a whole bunch of peas a couple of inches apart (buy a seed packet---early snow peas are fine) and let those peas do your "dirty" work. Their roots will tunnel down, add nitrogen to the soil, invite the worms to help out AND you can eat them! They are very pretty, too.
A few months later, after you've enjoyed many a stir-fry (or just giving them away) Just go back and dig them in. The leaves and stems will rot and provide nutrients for the KILLER TOMATOES you plant in the summer.
At that point, just do what you did before, plant deep... the stem will grow more roots. I like to add fish fertilizer every two weeks or so. If you live in an area with cool summers, put some plastic sheeting around your plant - just slit it in the middle. (Black is fine but they say tomatoes LOVE red...hmm)
Now I know I am skipping a lot of advice that I could give but I wanted to emphasize two things. First, I wasn't hyping the garden stores... I believe that you can learn so much from them - a little at a time. They can turn you on to other info outlets (free soil testing, etc) Many have free flyers on things like "growing KILLER TOMATOES" etc..
And mainly I wanted to turn you onto a cheap and easy way to improve your soil now. Good luck! (If you have other garden questions, please mention the approximate area you live in...advice can be more tailored to you!)
Reply:The Bear, last year was the worse garden I've ever had, especially with tomatoes and peppers.
I usually have more peppers than I can use and give away. Last year one or two peppers. I mean, the plants just sat there all summer without any growth. I was convinced that it was bad plants.
This year I'm growing all of my plants from seed. We'll see.
Reply:Tomatoes do not set on in real hot weather. Did the neighbors have a good tomato crop. Did the tomatoes set on very late when it cooled down? Were they planted too close together (should plant every three feet. for determinates.)
Reply:This species, needs very hot sun, and hot evenings, or they won't set the flowers. They do need rich soil, perhaps you did not give them enough sun, and warmth at night. I don't even set in my cuts of tomatoes until July, it's just not hot enough for them to set the flowers. I also bury the tomatoe stem quiet deep into the soil, they will grow stronger and faster. The are a berry fruit , not a vegetable. I shelter against a Souther exposure wall, and mine need water every day, or they may wilt. They are in 5 gallon containers. Perhaps too much nitrogen, not enough of the right nurturients. I don't think your soil is right.
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What plant grows well with low maintenance , little water , low sun and a dry climate?
Lantanna. It flowers in several different colors and you can't kill it. It grows fast and the flowers last most of the warm weather.
What plant grows well with low maintenance , little water , low sun and a dry climate?
Myrtle, Ivy, coarse flowery ground cover plants. I saw a bunch in the Park Seed Catalog this spring.
Reply:lichens do well; some succulants (they store their water in their leaves); for a tree, try a palo verde--they survive even in the desert; for a house plant, a plant known as sword plant or snake plant; will do well because it has a shallow root system and does well in low light.
Reply:Cactus! There are lots of different varities to choose from. You cant go wrong with cactus!
Reply:i like the cheffalair.easy to grow and i suggest the dwarf version.
Reply:Take a trip to your local craft store and invest in some realistic silk plants. You can stick them in the ground and no one will be the wiser...
Reply:the mould in my shower
Reply:ONLY ANSWER IS WEEDS. STOP.
What plant grows well with low maintenance , little water , low sun and a dry climate?
Myrtle, Ivy, coarse flowery ground cover plants. I saw a bunch in the Park Seed Catalog this spring.
Reply:lichens do well; some succulants (they store their water in their leaves); for a tree, try a palo verde--they survive even in the desert; for a house plant, a plant known as sword plant or snake plant; will do well because it has a shallow root system and does well in low light.
Reply:Cactus! There are lots of different varities to choose from. You cant go wrong with cactus!
Reply:i like the cheffalair.easy to grow and i suggest the dwarf version.
Reply:Take a trip to your local craft store and invest in some realistic silk plants. You can stick them in the ground and no one will be the wiser...
Reply:the mould in my shower
Reply:ONLY ANSWER IS WEEDS. STOP.
What is a good indoor plant thats needs little or no sun?
Try a Pelargonium (most people call them geranium).
Or a Begonia. These plants grow naturally in the rainforest and have purple-tinted leaves to catch the most of the available light.
Pelargonium - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Pelar...
Begonia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Begon...
What is a good indoor plant thats needs little or no sun?
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Reply:The best one that I know of is "grape ivy". It's sometimes hard to find but doesn't require much light.
Reply:Porthos does well inside. It does well with indirect lighting/no sun, but needs to be watered weekly.
Reply:The plants that I have are in a west window that grow well are a peace lily and a Pothos (ivy). I have some African Violets that are in indirect sun that do well too.
Reply:Ivy or an Aloe Vera plant
Reply:A plastic one
Reply:http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/houseplants...
Reply:a general rule: the darker the leaves, the less light it needs...horticulture classes.
Reply:Years ago, I moved to a smaller apt. 2 months later, I was cleaning out a storage closet and found my "mother-in-law's tongue" at the back of the closet, looking as if nothing had happened! I'd try a "mother-in-law's tongue".
Or a Begonia. These plants grow naturally in the rainforest and have purple-tinted leaves to catch the most of the available light.
Pelargonium - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Pelar...
Begonia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Begon...
What is a good indoor plant thats needs little or no sun?
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Reply:The best one that I know of is "grape ivy". It's sometimes hard to find but doesn't require much light.
Reply:Porthos does well inside. It does well with indirect lighting/no sun, but needs to be watered weekly.
Reply:The plants that I have are in a west window that grow well are a peace lily and a Pothos (ivy). I have some African Violets that are in indirect sun that do well too.
Reply:Ivy or an Aloe Vera plant
Reply:A plastic one
Reply:http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/houseplants...
Reply:a general rule: the darker the leaves, the less light it needs...horticulture classes.
Reply:Years ago, I moved to a smaller apt. 2 months later, I was cleaning out a storage closet and found my "mother-in-law's tongue" at the back of the closet, looking as if nothing had happened! I'd try a "mother-in-law's tongue".
What type of grass is best to plant in a yard that has 50/50 soil/gravel mix and about 4 hrs of sun a day?
Hey Anne,
This depends on your climate and hardiness zone. Also, the pH of the soil/gravel mix. Get a soil test from your local county extension office.
In the south Bermuda grass might be recommended, in the north a shade grass like Tall Fescu.
Check the first web site, it has shade tollerant grasses listed, then see which applies to your hardiness zone.
This depends on your climate and hardiness zone. Also, the pH of the soil/gravel mix. Get a soil test from your local county extension office.
In the south Bermuda grass might be recommended, in the north a shade grass like Tall Fescu.
Check the first web site, it has shade tollerant grasses listed, then see which applies to your hardiness zone.
I have a wandering jew in the house (plant) that's not getting enough sun, will it survive/thrive if I put it
outside?
I have a wandering jew in the house (plant) that's not getting enough sun, will it survive/thrive if I put it
I did that and mine did.
my rodents
I have a wandering jew in the house (plant) that's not getting enough sun, will it survive/thrive if I put it
I did that and mine did.
my rodents
I have a 25' x 2.5' planter that is in full sun and need to know what to plant there?
I live in So Cal and it gets up to 115 degrees sometimes in the summer. I want plants that are going to stay green all year long, hardy and take minimal upkeep. It would be nice if they had some height, like maybe 2-3 feet tall.
Can you suggest somethings to put in my planter?
I have a 25' x 2.5' planter that is in full sun and need to know what to plant there?
My suggestion is Russian Sage. It is drought tolerant, prefers soil low in organic matter, achieves a height of 3-4 feet (mine are closer to 4), has silvery green foliage, in mid through late summer is covered in thousands of light purple flowers, and has a fantastic scent.
Reply:large succulents
Gerbera daisys
cactus
christmas palms
Can you suggest somethings to put in my planter?
I have a 25' x 2.5' planter that is in full sun and need to know what to plant there?
My suggestion is Russian Sage. It is drought tolerant, prefers soil low in organic matter, achieves a height of 3-4 feet (mine are closer to 4), has silvery green foliage, in mid through late summer is covered in thousands of light purple flowers, and has a fantastic scent.
Reply:large succulents
Gerbera daisys
cactus
christmas palms
Any tips on how to keep my Bonsai plant alive? I give it water and sun during the day and its still dying????
you may be giving it TO much water. Bonsai's do not need alot of water, I water mine maybe 2-4 times a month, and I don't give it direct water, I spritz it with a spray bottle.... It's fine in the sun, but water it less and you'll see it will revive itself..
Bonsai's are very delicate plants and are generally grown in humid, hot areas, so they get the majority of thier moisture from the humid climate....
Good Luck!
Any tips on how to keep my Bonsai plant alive? I give it water and sun during the day and its still dying????
if you have had the plant for a long time, it might need it's roots trimmed. what kind of plant is it?
Bonsai's are very delicate plants and are generally grown in humid, hot areas, so they get the majority of thier moisture from the humid climate....
Good Luck!
Any tips on how to keep my Bonsai plant alive? I give it water and sun during the day and its still dying????
if you have had the plant for a long time, it might need it's roots trimmed. what kind of plant is it?
I have a wandering jew in the house (plant) that's not getting enough sun, will it survive/thrive if I put it
outside?
I have a wandering jew in the house (plant) that's not getting enough sun, will it survive/thrive if I put it
Oh My God! Will it ever!!!
I remodeled my house a couple years back and moved out for 6 months. I watered the yard very little while I was gone but, when I moved back in, I started watering regularly. Within a couple weeks, all these little green sprouts started coming up all throughout the planters. Within a month, it was like a flowing green waterfall of wandering Jews. They took over everything. I pulled them all out that winter, because they were just so invasive. Within months, they were back with a vengeance. The entire yard was covered with them. Last month, I ripped them all out again. And, they're coming back again.
Be careful where you plant it. It trails all over the place and where a branch contacts the ground, it sets new roots. And each of those pretty blue flowers sets out a batch of seeds that will sprout into new plants. It grows extremely fast and will crowd out all but the hardiest plants. It also attracts snails and slugs.
By the way, this was in full sun on a southwest-facing slope in San Diego.
Consider yourself warned.
Reply:depending on where you live, but put it on the south side and don't let it freeze.
I have a wandering jew in the house (plant) that's not getting enough sun, will it survive/thrive if I put it
Oh My God! Will it ever!!!
I remodeled my house a couple years back and moved out for 6 months. I watered the yard very little while I was gone but, when I moved back in, I started watering regularly. Within a couple weeks, all these little green sprouts started coming up all throughout the planters. Within a month, it was like a flowing green waterfall of wandering Jews. They took over everything. I pulled them all out that winter, because they were just so invasive. Within months, they were back with a vengeance. The entire yard was covered with them. Last month, I ripped them all out again. And, they're coming back again.
Be careful where you plant it. It trails all over the place and where a branch contacts the ground, it sets new roots. And each of those pretty blue flowers sets out a batch of seeds that will sprout into new plants. It grows extremely fast and will crowd out all but the hardiest plants. It also attracts snails and slugs.
By the way, this was in full sun on a southwest-facing slope in San Diego.
Consider yourself warned.
Reply:depending on where you live, but put it on the south side and don't let it freeze.
What plants can I plant in a very unattractive ditch in my front yard, right next to the road? in full sun?
In the midwest
What plants can I plant in a very unattractive ditch in my front yard, right next to the road? in full sun?
Shasta daisies, Black eyed susans, cone flower, hen's and chicks, day lilies, Yarrow, Russian sage, grasses lots of beautiful stuff
Reply:Try a few crepe myrtles they make such beautiful blooms and will last for years. You wont have to keep replanting every year.
Reply:marijuana. no no strike that. bad idea. i think some wild flowers or daises would work. go to the garden store. African violets are nice.
Reply:they sell packages of mixed wildflowers that you can scatter around. some are designed to attract butterflies, some are for colour. i would suggest checking this out, it's an easy, low cost, low maintenance suggestion.
best of luck!!
Reply:sunflowers,,,birds love em
Reply:I would go with daylilies. Other choices could be iris, sedum, types of daisies; or maybe creeping phlox or a evergreen groundcover like juniper.
Reply:creeping phlox - pink or white
Reply:If I were you I would plant as many indiginous wildflowers as I could. That is very pretty and great for birds and butterflies.
Best wishes.
poison ivy
What plants can I plant in a very unattractive ditch in my front yard, right next to the road? in full sun?
Shasta daisies, Black eyed susans, cone flower, hen's and chicks, day lilies, Yarrow, Russian sage, grasses lots of beautiful stuff
Reply:Try a few crepe myrtles they make such beautiful blooms and will last for years. You wont have to keep replanting every year.
Reply:marijuana. no no strike that. bad idea. i think some wild flowers or daises would work. go to the garden store. African violets are nice.
Reply:they sell packages of mixed wildflowers that you can scatter around. some are designed to attract butterflies, some are for colour. i would suggest checking this out, it's an easy, low cost, low maintenance suggestion.
best of luck!!
Reply:sunflowers,,,birds love em
Reply:I would go with daylilies. Other choices could be iris, sedum, types of daisies; or maybe creeping phlox or a evergreen groundcover like juniper.
Reply:creeping phlox - pink or white
Reply:If I were you I would plant as many indiginous wildflowers as I could. That is very pretty and great for birds and butterflies.
Best wishes.
poison ivy
How many heads on a sun flower plant can be produced?
Depends on the variety. Standard sunflowers produce one - or at the most - two flower heads, and then they die. But, there are hundreds of hybrids that have been developed to produce multiple flower heads and last longer. Most seed catalogs will have a wide variety. Many nurseries will have seed stands with ample sunflower varieties.
Avoid buying sunflower plants. They are expensive and don't transplant very well. If you find a sunflower variety that you really like, plant it this year and let the flowers go completely to seed. Allow the flower heads to dry out in the sun (keep protected from birds), then cut the head off and keep the seeds for next season. They may not look exactly like the variety you had the year before, but who cares? The seed is free!
How many heads on a sun flower plant can be produced?
To get the biggest and best seeds you want to limit the plant to one giant one by cutting off the side flowers.
If you leave any other flowers on there you will get more small flowers but smaller total seed production.
Reply:Be sure to protect the seeds from birds with bird netting. They ate all of mine!
Avoid buying sunflower plants. They are expensive and don't transplant very well. If you find a sunflower variety that you really like, plant it this year and let the flowers go completely to seed. Allow the flower heads to dry out in the sun (keep protected from birds), then cut the head off and keep the seeds for next season. They may not look exactly like the variety you had the year before, but who cares? The seed is free!
How many heads on a sun flower plant can be produced?
To get the biggest and best seeds you want to limit the plant to one giant one by cutting off the side flowers.
If you leave any other flowers on there you will get more small flowers but smaller total seed production.
Reply:Be sure to protect the seeds from birds with bird netting. They ate all of mine!
How do I care for a new lavender plant in my garden? Does it need sun? Shade? Extra water?
This plant prefers sunny dry positions. However, any new plant you should water regularly until it is properly established.
What type of bush or shrub would you plant in full sun....zone 5?
Hi,
I ran across this site while looking for a similar thing for Zone 6b--you won't believe some of the cool old fashioned and newer varieties! Hope you won't mind people stopping to ask what you have:)
Here's a sample form the site below--
Abelia chinensis - Chinese Abelia; 5-7'; Zone 7-9; Full Sun to Partial Shade; Flowers July-September, White, Fragrant, on new seasons growth. Excellent species for butterflies. Introduced 1844.
Abeliophyllum distichum - White Forsythia; 3-5'; Zone 4-8; Full Sun to Light Shade; Flowers February-April, White, Fragrant; Nice companion shrub for forsythia, not as showy, but nice color.
Asmina triloba - Common Pawpaw; 15-25'; Zone 5-8; Full Sun to Shade; Flowers April-May; Purple; Fruit is edible with a taste similar to that of banana; Grows mostly along streams and rivers; Native to the Southeast US; Introduced 1736.
Buddleia davidii - Butterfly Bush; 6-10'; Zone 5-8; Full sun; Flowers June through frost in variety of colors on nodding spikes 5- 12" long; Flowers on new growth; Prune to 8" during dormancy; Fast growing, when cut back will reach 5-10' by midsummer. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Good specimen plant or informal hedge. Introduced 1890.
All these and more from:
http://www.greenehill.com/owners.htm
PS I ended up with a Berberis darwinii %26amp; an Osmanthus x burkwoodii--no one else around here has those :)
Happy hunting!
gg
What type of bush or shrub would you plant in full sun....zone 5?
Rose of Sharon is beautiful if somewhat invasive. Definitly hardy!
My sister has some with the biggest purple flowers. So tropical looking! And nice that it blooms a little later in the season. Right when summer is in full swing! Also comes in white and pink.
Smoke bush. 3 seasons of interest. Nice specimen plant. Very
interesing to look at.
Spirea. Weeping habit that blooms in Spring. Or you can prune the heck out of it. It can be a hedge. But i enjoy the natural look of it, plant just one or two in a strategic location for best affect. Mine are planted at the L and R corners of the front yard and really define the space.
Reply:I live in zone 5b. I planted a Rose of Sharon about three years ago and I love it. The leaves are a beautiful shade of green when they emerge in the spring and then in the summer you get non-stop flowers. I also have a butterfly bush, and a hydrangea that didn't bloom this year. I love them all and they all do very well with me and my heavy clay soil... even though no blooms on the hydrangea.
Reply:I live around the zone 5/6 border, so I am very familiar with plants of that hardiness. I would plant a Viburnum. In my opinion the best representative of the species is called Doublefile Viburnum. There are many good cultivars of this species, but here are two of the best:
Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Shasta'
Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'
Here is a list of attributes:
- Tough as nails (tolerate harsh sun and freezing winters)
- Beautiful flowers in late spring
- Excellent foliage quality
- Nice fall foliage color (Burgandy)
- Get red berries in the fall
- No pruning required
Check out a picture: http://www.marysplantfarm.com/_photos/sh...
Other excellent plants to consider are:
Hydrangea paniculata
Physocarpus opulifolius (Ninebark)
Weigela florida
Clethra alnifolia
I ran across this site while looking for a similar thing for Zone 6b--you won't believe some of the cool old fashioned and newer varieties! Hope you won't mind people stopping to ask what you have:)
Here's a sample form the site below--
Abelia chinensis - Chinese Abelia; 5-7'; Zone 7-9; Full Sun to Partial Shade; Flowers July-September, White, Fragrant, on new seasons growth. Excellent species for butterflies. Introduced 1844.
Abeliophyllum distichum - White Forsythia; 3-5'; Zone 4-8; Full Sun to Light Shade; Flowers February-April, White, Fragrant; Nice companion shrub for forsythia, not as showy, but nice color.
Asmina triloba - Common Pawpaw; 15-25'; Zone 5-8; Full Sun to Shade; Flowers April-May; Purple; Fruit is edible with a taste similar to that of banana; Grows mostly along streams and rivers; Native to the Southeast US; Introduced 1736.
Buddleia davidii - Butterfly Bush; 6-10'; Zone 5-8; Full sun; Flowers June through frost in variety of colors on nodding spikes 5- 12" long; Flowers on new growth; Prune to 8" during dormancy; Fast growing, when cut back will reach 5-10' by midsummer. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Good specimen plant or informal hedge. Introduced 1890.
All these and more from:
http://www.greenehill.com/owners.htm
PS I ended up with a Berberis darwinii %26amp; an Osmanthus x burkwoodii--no one else around here has those :)
Happy hunting!
gg
What type of bush or shrub would you plant in full sun....zone 5?
Rose of Sharon is beautiful if somewhat invasive. Definitly hardy!
My sister has some with the biggest purple flowers. So tropical looking! And nice that it blooms a little later in the season. Right when summer is in full swing! Also comes in white and pink.
Smoke bush. 3 seasons of interest. Nice specimen plant. Very
interesing to look at.
Spirea. Weeping habit that blooms in Spring. Or you can prune the heck out of it. It can be a hedge. But i enjoy the natural look of it, plant just one or two in a strategic location for best affect. Mine are planted at the L and R corners of the front yard and really define the space.
Reply:I live in zone 5b. I planted a Rose of Sharon about three years ago and I love it. The leaves are a beautiful shade of green when they emerge in the spring and then in the summer you get non-stop flowers. I also have a butterfly bush, and a hydrangea that didn't bloom this year. I love them all and they all do very well with me and my heavy clay soil... even though no blooms on the hydrangea.
Reply:I live around the zone 5/6 border, so I am very familiar with plants of that hardiness. I would plant a Viburnum. In my opinion the best representative of the species is called Doublefile Viburnum. There are many good cultivars of this species, but here are two of the best:
Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Shasta'
Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'
Here is a list of attributes:
- Tough as nails (tolerate harsh sun and freezing winters)
- Beautiful flowers in late spring
- Excellent foliage quality
- Nice fall foliage color (Burgandy)
- Get red berries in the fall
- No pruning required
Check out a picture: http://www.marysplantfarm.com/_photos/sh...
Other excellent plants to consider are:
Hydrangea paniculata
Physocarpus opulifolius (Ninebark)
Weigela florida
Clethra alnifolia
What is the best to plant in a small north-facing garden - no sun!? I like purple flowers!?
There are purple hydrangeas which are very shade tolerant, also hostas, and a pink to purple ground cover called callistega.
What is the best to plant in a small north-facing garden - no sun!? I like purple flowers!?
try some impatience or begonias
Reply:Pansy's come in a variety of colours and you can find also hydrangea in purple.
Reply:Ajuga repens.
shoes stock
What is the best to plant in a small north-facing garden - no sun!? I like purple flowers!?
try some impatience or begonias
Reply:Pansy's come in a variety of colours and you can find also hydrangea in purple.
Reply:Ajuga repens.
shoes stock
Which plants have sun and shade leaves?
I have been set a planning exercise to investigate the effect of limiting factors on both sun and shade leaves. We were told that we have to use one species of plant that exhibits both sun and shade leaves. However, I am having difficulties identifying a plant which does. Can anyone help me to do this? Which one would be best to use in a school lab experiment?
Which plants have sun and shade leaves?
Ficus benjamina, It loses it's leaves each time the lighting changes. It's easy to find, it is a common house plant and most nurseries will have it.
Which plants have sun and shade leaves?
Ficus benjamina, It loses it's leaves each time the lighting changes. It's easy to find, it is a common house plant and most nurseries will have it.
What is a good flowering vine type plant that will grow in part sun beside clematis?
Common periwinkle, Common white jasmine, American Wisteria, Banksian Rose, Yellow. Here is a link to a bunch of them. Have fun:
http://www.virtualplanttags.com/VinesPar...
What is a good flowering vine type plant that will grow in part sun beside clematis?
You might try honeysuckle.
Reply:Honeysuckle.
Reply:Honeysuckle,andJasmine, would look and smell great.
Reply:Try some morning glories. Most say full sun but I have them in part shade areas all over the property. Many different colors and bloom shapes, and a great, vigorous climber that will re-seed itself and does not need to be trained
Reply:Well there certainly are a lot to choose from. Annuals - sweet pea, morning glory, black eye Susan vine, passion flower vine
Perennial - Climbing Shell Plant, Wisteria, Trumpet Vine (careful it is invasive), Honeysuckle
http://www.virtualplanttags.com/VinesPar...
What is a good flowering vine type plant that will grow in part sun beside clematis?
You might try honeysuckle.
Reply:Honeysuckle.
Reply:Honeysuckle,andJasmine, would look and smell great.
Reply:Try some morning glories. Most say full sun but I have them in part shade areas all over the property. Many different colors and bloom shapes, and a great, vigorous climber that will re-seed itself and does not need to be trained
Reply:Well there certainly are a lot to choose from. Annuals - sweet pea, morning glory, black eye Susan vine, passion flower vine
Perennial - Climbing Shell Plant, Wisteria, Trumpet Vine (careful it is invasive), Honeysuckle
What should I plant in a part of my garden that gets no sun, bad soil and very dry?
Nothing seems to grow there.
What should I plant in a part of my garden that gets no sun, bad soil and very dry?
ROCKS! hosta will grow there, Spirea will too but they require water
Reply:Hostas are very hardy, need no sun and aren't bothered about soil conditions.
Reply:Rocks!
Reply:Plastic bushes or flowers.
Reply:A sand pit, patio, crazy paving (very 70's) or some super smashin 'decking'
Reply:compost heap
Reply:Concrete
Reply:Is this a part of your garden that you might enjoy sitting in?
If so, how about a water feature.... sort of your own private grotto with a pond, water fall ..some sort of moving water with some gold fish.
Surround the area with landscape fabric and pebbles / crushes rocks or paving stones.
For some greenery, add pond plants maybe a couple of hostas near by.... or rotate potted plants for continuous color through the growing season.
Add bistro table and chairs or suitable seating for a quiet hide away
Reply:I've had the same prob in the past. How i solved it was by digging the bloody lot up(honestly!). Mixing it all up with compost and peat. And put it all back in, don't forget to filter out the weeds when mixing. Incredibly hard work. But, worth it in the end. I got a great patch now!
Reply:Ferns like dry shady spots as do many types of ornamental grasses which come in all sorts of colours and variegated etc
Reply:Hostas.
Reply:I would try a couple of the varieties of hostas. They don't like sun and can grow in poorer soils. Native ferns also don't like the sun BUT you would have to improve the soil by adding some peat moss. These are worth a try!!
Reply:Rocks.
Reply:Put a layer of garden fleece down, and then cover this with a depth of 4 inches of golden gravel or yellow flints. You can then plant ferns down through the fleece, and place large Chinese-type pots of Hostas and smaller pots of nastirtiums. It will make a nice sheltered place to sit. Dont plant the hostas directly through the fleece; slugs love them, so keep them in pots and put slug demolishers in the top of the pot.DONT forget to water them!!!
Reply:Nothing..
Reply:gnomes
Reply:Vinca, particularly Vinca Major, likes poor soil and will grow in shade, bit invasive but can be controlled.
Reply:Shed
Reply:Miracles!
Reply:without sun, it will be quite difficult.
moss or mushrooms.
Use rocks and somewhere plastics bellow the soil to retain humidity.
Reply:A flagpole
Reply:a dead body.
Reply:Hosta's are a great plant for bad conditions. Junipers are also very tolerant to poor conditions.
I have terrible soil and can hardly keep grass growing, the hostas and junipers are wonderful though.
Reply:abrakadabara Dabaraka abra
Reply:a body!
Reply:clivia lilies,they enjoy shade,and grow in most soil types and little water now and the,they also have the most beautiful flowers.I would stay away from cacti if you still have small kids for obvious reasons
Reply:I planted cactus in a spot like that, and they are growing beautifully. I have the blooming kind.
Reply:compost bin
Reply:mix it up with some peat and plant heathers need a little water but not too much
Reply:I have a small back yard that gets no sun very little water and plants live in pots, so pretty much like yours, I have managed to grow sago palm and various other palms. ferns, grasses including black grass, ivy, and trees mainly Japanese acers, of which you can get different colours for different parts of the season from oranges to red, greens with red edges to the leaves. But I don't have flowering plants cos that's asking too much
Reply:Catus cause they are cool
What should I plant in a part of my garden that gets no sun, bad soil and very dry?
ROCKS! hosta will grow there, Spirea will too but they require water
Reply:Hostas are very hardy, need no sun and aren't bothered about soil conditions.
Reply:Rocks!
Reply:Plastic bushes or flowers.
Reply:A sand pit, patio, crazy paving (very 70's) or some super smashin 'decking'
Reply:compost heap
Reply:Concrete
Reply:Is this a part of your garden that you might enjoy sitting in?
If so, how about a water feature.... sort of your own private grotto with a pond, water fall ..some sort of moving water with some gold fish.
Surround the area with landscape fabric and pebbles / crushes rocks or paving stones.
For some greenery, add pond plants maybe a couple of hostas near by.... or rotate potted plants for continuous color through the growing season.
Add bistro table and chairs or suitable seating for a quiet hide away
Reply:I've had the same prob in the past. How i solved it was by digging the bloody lot up(honestly!). Mixing it all up with compost and peat. And put it all back in, don't forget to filter out the weeds when mixing. Incredibly hard work. But, worth it in the end. I got a great patch now!
Reply:Ferns like dry shady spots as do many types of ornamental grasses which come in all sorts of colours and variegated etc
Reply:Hostas.
Reply:I would try a couple of the varieties of hostas. They don't like sun and can grow in poorer soils. Native ferns also don't like the sun BUT you would have to improve the soil by adding some peat moss. These are worth a try!!
Reply:Rocks.
Reply:Put a layer of garden fleece down, and then cover this with a depth of 4 inches of golden gravel or yellow flints. You can then plant ferns down through the fleece, and place large Chinese-type pots of Hostas and smaller pots of nastirtiums. It will make a nice sheltered place to sit. Dont plant the hostas directly through the fleece; slugs love them, so keep them in pots and put slug demolishers in the top of the pot.DONT forget to water them!!!
Reply:Nothing..
Reply:gnomes
Reply:Vinca, particularly Vinca Major, likes poor soil and will grow in shade, bit invasive but can be controlled.
Reply:Shed
Reply:Miracles!
Reply:without sun, it will be quite difficult.
moss or mushrooms.
Use rocks and somewhere plastics bellow the soil to retain humidity.
Reply:A flagpole
Reply:a dead body.
Reply:Hosta's are a great plant for bad conditions. Junipers are also very tolerant to poor conditions.
I have terrible soil and can hardly keep grass growing, the hostas and junipers are wonderful though.
Reply:abrakadabara Dabaraka abra
Reply:a body!
Reply:clivia lilies,they enjoy shade,and grow in most soil types and little water now and the,they also have the most beautiful flowers.I would stay away from cacti if you still have small kids for obvious reasons
Reply:I planted cactus in a spot like that, and they are growing beautifully. I have the blooming kind.
Reply:compost bin
Reply:mix it up with some peat and plant heathers need a little water but not too much
Reply:I have a small back yard that gets no sun very little water and plants live in pots, so pretty much like yours, I have managed to grow sago palm and various other palms. ferns, grasses including black grass, ivy, and trees mainly Japanese acers, of which you can get different colours for different parts of the season from oranges to red, greens with red edges to the leaves. But I don't have flowering plants cos that's asking too much
Reply:Catus cause they are cool
What is the best water saving plant for the front garden that likes full sun and grows up to half a metre?
Nandinas work well with little attention. There is a dwarf Nandina that will stay about 18 inches or so high, and that is about 1/2 meter.
What is the best water saving plant for the front garden that likes full sun and grows up to half a metre?
If you want annuals, try zinnias and marigolds; they grow in relatively dry conditions and still do very well.
Reply:one of my favourites is the 'obedience plant' or physostegia...In early spring it is an attractive ground cover then it shoots up really tall (2-3 feet) stalks with really nice lavender coloured trumpet shaped flowers. It's called 'obedience plant' because you can turn the blossoms on the stem to face any direction and they will stay that way. Be careful planting though, it's kind of invasive. good luck
Reply:Oleander is one, requires some trimming a few times a year.
Juniper is another, less trimming. I'm not real fond of juniper.
Best answer, go to an established local nursery and find someone knowlegable about what works in your area, and pick out something you really like. You haven't given a clue as to where you live, so don't expect an informed answer. This is also not the kind of question that can be easily answered on the net, because only you can decide what you like. In most neighborhoods you can walk around til you find something you really like, and go knock on a door---most gardeners are friendly and will talk about their plants at the drop of a hat. Whatever you plant, dig a deep hole and mix in some store-bought dirt. Happy gardening!
Reply:beloperone --- shrimp plant grows to around three foot -- loves any warm sunny position and doesn't require a big drink ( seeing as it's from Mexico ) down side is that it requires regular cutting back ( particularly for the production of flowers ) good luck
Reply:Bougainvillea.
kung fu
What is the best water saving plant for the front garden that likes full sun and grows up to half a metre?
If you want annuals, try zinnias and marigolds; they grow in relatively dry conditions and still do very well.
Reply:one of my favourites is the 'obedience plant' or physostegia...In early spring it is an attractive ground cover then it shoots up really tall (2-3 feet) stalks with really nice lavender coloured trumpet shaped flowers. It's called 'obedience plant' because you can turn the blossoms on the stem to face any direction and they will stay that way. Be careful planting though, it's kind of invasive. good luck
Reply:Oleander is one, requires some trimming a few times a year.
Juniper is another, less trimming. I'm not real fond of juniper.
Best answer, go to an established local nursery and find someone knowlegable about what works in your area, and pick out something you really like. You haven't given a clue as to where you live, so don't expect an informed answer. This is also not the kind of question that can be easily answered on the net, because only you can decide what you like. In most neighborhoods you can walk around til you find something you really like, and go knock on a door---most gardeners are friendly and will talk about their plants at the drop of a hat. Whatever you plant, dig a deep hole and mix in some store-bought dirt. Happy gardening!
Reply:beloperone --- shrimp plant grows to around three foot -- loves any warm sunny position and doesn't require a big drink ( seeing as it's from Mexico ) down side is that it requires regular cutting back ( particularly for the production of flowers ) good luck
Reply:Bougainvillea.
kung fu
What are the best plants to plant in a dry enviroment? I live in Sun City, Ca.?
Rubber Plants and avenue plants of that variety which will help absorb the dust and pollutants in the air.
What are the best plants to plant in a dry enviroment? I live in Sun City, Ca.?
cactus
Reply:succulents - desert plants
Reply:Cactus.
Reply:Dwarf pampas grass. Didn't water mine at all last summer and it did fine.
Reply:go outside and see what is growing, duh
Reply:look around, select native species
Reply:cactus
What are the best plants to plant in a dry enviroment? I live in Sun City, Ca.?
cactus
Reply:succulents - desert plants
Reply:Cactus.
Reply:Dwarf pampas grass. Didn't water mine at all last summer and it did fine.
Reply:go outside and see what is growing, duh
Reply:look around, select native species
Reply:cactus
What flowers and flowering trees can I plant that will thrive in full afternoon sun?
We have absolutely No shade in the front of our house (we face the west) and we are in west Texas.
We get 10-15 mph hot southwest wind also.
We DON`t want cacti.
We DO however want something a little different than everyone else has i.e. Morning glories, wildflowers, honeysuckles, etc.
Thanks!
RT
What flowers and flowering trees can I plant that will thrive in full afternoon sun?
One of my favorite flowers for full sun is the zinnia. They are hardy, bright and showy and very heat and wind resistent. They come in beautiful colors, too, and are great for cutting. Zinnias will grow very quickly from seed, so just scatter them lightly and evenly throughout the soil and keep it moist until the seedlings emerge.
Verbena is also very tough and heat tolerant and needs virtually no maintenance. It comes in very bold, eye-catching colors.
Good flowering trees for full sun (and old Southern favorites) are redbuds, magnolias, wild plum and dogwood. In Texas, the Wild Olive tree and Blackhaw do well, too. Both are smaller trees.
Reply:Trees - Crab Apple
Lilac
Any Tropical Flowering Tree (As long as you can water it )
Flowers - Roses
Petunias
Impatients
Most any flower that can withstand any hot dry climates. (And again as long as you can water it.)
Reply:Petunias - full sun
dianthus- full sun
portulaca-full sun
inpatients- full sun
wisteria, tree- full sun
lilac- full sun
clematis, vine -full sun
good luck... i live in Illinois.. and all of these i have in full sun
tags
We get 10-15 mph hot southwest wind also.
We DON`t want cacti.
We DO however want something a little different than everyone else has i.e. Morning glories, wildflowers, honeysuckles, etc.
Thanks!
RT
What flowers and flowering trees can I plant that will thrive in full afternoon sun?
One of my favorite flowers for full sun is the zinnia. They are hardy, bright and showy and very heat and wind resistent. They come in beautiful colors, too, and are great for cutting. Zinnias will grow very quickly from seed, so just scatter them lightly and evenly throughout the soil and keep it moist until the seedlings emerge.
Verbena is also very tough and heat tolerant and needs virtually no maintenance. It comes in very bold, eye-catching colors.
Good flowering trees for full sun (and old Southern favorites) are redbuds, magnolias, wild plum and dogwood. In Texas, the Wild Olive tree and Blackhaw do well, too. Both are smaller trees.
Reply:Trees - Crab Apple
Lilac
Any Tropical Flowering Tree (As long as you can water it )
Flowers - Roses
Petunias
Impatients
Most any flower that can withstand any hot dry climates. (And again as long as you can water it.)
Reply:Petunias - full sun
dianthus- full sun
portulaca-full sun
inpatients- full sun
wisteria, tree- full sun
lilac- full sun
clematis, vine -full sun
good luck... i live in Illinois.. and all of these i have in full sun
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Why does my habanero plant's leaves droop in full sun?
lack of nutrients
lack of water
too much sun
some kind of fungus
too much heat in the summer
Why does my habanero plant's leaves droop in full sun?
Too much sun (assuming it has enough water). Make a little shade for the middle of the day with an umbrella or some old cardboard. Habaneros like the heat and if there is only drooping in full sun then nutrients and fungus are not the problem.
Do not use sunblock! j/k
Reply:It is its way of protecting its root system. Moisture from the leaves is sucked backwards down to the roots.
IF you are watering and fertilizing on a regular basis and the leaves still droop, try mulching with a loose, nitrolized organic material available at your local nursery. Spread the mulch out to the the perimeter of the leaves and into the main trunk, leaving about 2" between the mulch and trunk.
Reply:A lot of plants do that. And, as long as they bounce back to full perkiness at night, don't worry about it.
I have this kind of creeping plant that grew as a volunteer all over the planters in my front yard. The thing grows fast and the stems/leaves are very watery. It then puts out these little blue (and I mean blue, not bluish purple) flowers with little yellow stamens. First thing in the morning, as the sun starts to come up, the flowers open and the leaves are full. Toward the middle of the day, the leaves start to wilt a little bit as they lose moisture in the daytime sun, regardless of when, how much, or how often I water it. And, a couple of hours before sunset, the flowers close back up for the day. The next morning, the leaves are all plump again.
lack of water
too much sun
some kind of fungus
too much heat in the summer
Why does my habanero plant's leaves droop in full sun?
Too much sun (assuming it has enough water). Make a little shade for the middle of the day with an umbrella or some old cardboard. Habaneros like the heat and if there is only drooping in full sun then nutrients and fungus are not the problem.
Do not use sunblock! j/k
Reply:It is its way of protecting its root system. Moisture from the leaves is sucked backwards down to the roots.
IF you are watering and fertilizing on a regular basis and the leaves still droop, try mulching with a loose, nitrolized organic material available at your local nursery. Spread the mulch out to the the perimeter of the leaves and into the main trunk, leaving about 2" between the mulch and trunk.
Reply:A lot of plants do that. And, as long as they bounce back to full perkiness at night, don't worry about it.
I have this kind of creeping plant that grew as a volunteer all over the planters in my front yard. The thing grows fast and the stems/leaves are very watery. It then puts out these little blue (and I mean blue, not bluish purple) flowers with little yellow stamens. First thing in the morning, as the sun starts to come up, the flowers open and the leaves are full. Toward the middle of the day, the leaves start to wilt a little bit as they lose moisture in the daytime sun, regardless of when, how much, or how often I water it. And, a couple of hours before sunset, the flowers close back up for the day. The next morning, the leaves are all plump again.
Where would be the best place to plant rose of sharon, direct sun,indirect?
Rose of Sharon tolerates semi-shade but blooms better in full sun.
For the first full year, water your rose of Sharon every third day. Water deeply to encourage a deep root system.
After that, let it go until summertime.
It is drought tolerant but will appreciate extra watering during the morning in hot weather--once a week is fine.
Where would be the best place to plant rose of sharon, direct sun,indirect?
direct sunlight and a good fertilizer like manure or this stuff
http://www.grovida.com/gfx/175/rose-fert...
Reply:its more healthy for the plant if u put them in indirect sunlight and also use pepper salt as a fertiliser for ur plant as it comes in great amount of mineral salts which are hardened liquid nutrition.
Reply:In your heart? :o)
Song of Solomon 2:1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
Reply:They can grow just about anyplace but will grow best in direct sunlight.
For the first full year, water your rose of Sharon every third day. Water deeply to encourage a deep root system.
After that, let it go until summertime.
It is drought tolerant but will appreciate extra watering during the morning in hot weather--once a week is fine.
Where would be the best place to plant rose of sharon, direct sun,indirect?
direct sunlight and a good fertilizer like manure or this stuff
http://www.grovida.com/gfx/175/rose-fert...
Reply:its more healthy for the plant if u put them in indirect sunlight and also use pepper salt as a fertiliser for ur plant as it comes in great amount of mineral salts which are hardened liquid nutrition.
Reply:In your heart? :o)
Song of Solomon 2:1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
Reply:They can grow just about anyplace but will grow best in direct sunlight.
What perrienal plants can i plant in full sun that will flower all summer in ontario canada?
Asters have a long flowering period.
With many perennials, if you cut off the flower stems immediately after flowering, the plant will usually bloom again that year.
The link below has loads of details.
From experience I'd say that your summer climate is similar to the UK on a good year so most anything that grows here should do well there. Having said that, how cold does it get in the winter? Is there a deep frost or does the snow protect the ground?
Some perennials are not tolerant of deep frost.
What perrienal plants can i plant in full sun that will flower all summer in ontario canada?
Aster
With many perennials, if you cut off the flower stems immediately after flowering, the plant will usually bloom again that year.
The link below has loads of details.
From experience I'd say that your summer climate is similar to the UK on a good year so most anything that grows here should do well there. Having said that, how cold does it get in the winter? Is there a deep frost or does the snow protect the ground?
Some perennials are not tolerant of deep frost.
What perrienal plants can i plant in full sun that will flower all summer in ontario canada?
Aster
Do you plant begonias in the sun?
from this site...
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1...
Most begonias grow well in partial shade and in a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. In general, begonias need bright light to flower well. Some will burn if the light is too intense. Bronze-leaved wax begonias grow better with full sun than other types.
I have the dark bronze leafed begonias in all morning sun and a few hours of afternoon sun and they do fine...need more water when there, tho...
Do you plant begonias in the sun?
They prefer afternoon shade or all shade. The direct sun and heat will kill it. Remember..water water water
Reply:NO! That would be a big mistake. Although they can take some sun, no more than an hour or two at the most, they thrive in the shade.
Reply:Mine have full sun in the morning and shade for the afternoon. They grow like crazy and bloom non-stop.
Reply:not really if anything a touch of morning sun, but the rest shade
Gta vice city mp question
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1...
Most begonias grow well in partial shade and in a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. In general, begonias need bright light to flower well. Some will burn if the light is too intense. Bronze-leaved wax begonias grow better with full sun than other types.
I have the dark bronze leafed begonias in all morning sun and a few hours of afternoon sun and they do fine...need more water when there, tho...
Do you plant begonias in the sun?
They prefer afternoon shade or all shade. The direct sun and heat will kill it. Remember..water water water
Reply:NO! That would be a big mistake. Although they can take some sun, no more than an hour or two at the most, they thrive in the shade.
Reply:Mine have full sun in the morning and shade for the afternoon. They grow like crazy and bloom non-stop.
Reply:not really if anything a touch of morning sun, but the rest shade
Gta vice city mp question
I am looking for something to plant in full sun, but a very wet area. No luck so far. HELP!!?
I have tried a pretty large peopny - died. A very full hydreangea - died (came back when I moved to another location) Tulip bulbs don't even peek through in this area. Any annual flowers have bit it here too. I prefer no hostas. Any ideas?
I am looking for something to plant in full sun, but a very wet area. No luck so far. HELP!!?
I think CATTAILS would be in order.
Reply:Lily of the Kings (Iris pseudacorus)
This really is an Iris of wet places... frequently found edging small ponds and streams or growing marshy areas. It is sometimes called Yellow Flag and is reputed to be inspiration for the fleur-de-lis heraldic symbol of French royalty. Some gardeners plant Lily of the Kings in a container of rich potting soil and place it directly into a shallow pond.
The following is a list suitable for planting in and around a pond:
Acorus calamus (sweet flag)*
Astilbe spp. (astilbe)
Butomus umbellatus (flowering rush)*
Calla palustris (bog arum)*
Caltha palustris (marsh marigold)*
Canna x generalis (Water canna)*
Carex spp. (sedge)
Eleocharis acicularis (spike rush)*
Eupatorium dubium (Joe Pye weed)
Equisetum hyemale (horsetail)*
Hibiscus moscheutos (rose mallow)
Iris ensata (Japanese water iris)*
Iris laevigata (water iris)*
Iris pseudacorus (yellow flag)*
Iris siberica (Siberian iris)
Iris vericolor (blue flag)*
Iris virginica (southern blue flag)*
Juncus spp. (rush)*
Leersia oryzoides (rice cutgrass)*
Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower)
Lobelia siphilitica (great lobelia)
Lysimachia clethroides (gooseneck loosetrife)
Myosotis scoparius (water forget-me-not)
Orontium aquaticum (golden club)*
Peltandra virginica (hardy arum)*
Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed)*
Sagittaria spp. (arrowwhead)*
Sarracenia spp. (pitcher plant)
Saururus cernuus (lizard's tail)*
Schoenoplectus validus (soft stem bulrush)*
Scirpus americanus (common threesquare)*
Spartina alterniflora (cordgrass)*
Typha spp. (cattail)*
Vernonia noveboracensis (iron weed)
Reply:You can also try alocasia and calocasia spp. these are commonly known as Taro or Elephant ears and the are nice and tropical looking. The foliage ranges from greens to pure black(spp. black magic) I tend to like the greens better they are hardy and fast growing the black are awesome too just a little more fragile.
I am looking for something to plant in full sun, but a very wet area. No luck so far. HELP!!?
I think CATTAILS would be in order.
Reply:Lily of the Kings (Iris pseudacorus)
This really is an Iris of wet places... frequently found edging small ponds and streams or growing marshy areas. It is sometimes called Yellow Flag and is reputed to be inspiration for the fleur-de-lis heraldic symbol of French royalty. Some gardeners plant Lily of the Kings in a container of rich potting soil and place it directly into a shallow pond.
The following is a list suitable for planting in and around a pond:
Acorus calamus (sweet flag)*
Astilbe spp. (astilbe)
Butomus umbellatus (flowering rush)*
Calla palustris (bog arum)*
Caltha palustris (marsh marigold)*
Canna x generalis (Water canna)*
Carex spp. (sedge)
Eleocharis acicularis (spike rush)*
Eupatorium dubium (Joe Pye weed)
Equisetum hyemale (horsetail)*
Hibiscus moscheutos (rose mallow)
Iris ensata (Japanese water iris)*
Iris laevigata (water iris)*
Iris pseudacorus (yellow flag)*
Iris siberica (Siberian iris)
Iris vericolor (blue flag)*
Iris virginica (southern blue flag)*
Juncus spp. (rush)*
Leersia oryzoides (rice cutgrass)*
Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower)
Lobelia siphilitica (great lobelia)
Lysimachia clethroides (gooseneck loosetrife)
Myosotis scoparius (water forget-me-not)
Orontium aquaticum (golden club)*
Peltandra virginica (hardy arum)*
Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed)*
Sagittaria spp. (arrowwhead)*
Sarracenia spp. (pitcher plant)
Saururus cernuus (lizard's tail)*
Schoenoplectus validus (soft stem bulrush)*
Scirpus americanus (common threesquare)*
Spartina alterniflora (cordgrass)*
Typha spp. (cattail)*
Vernonia noveboracensis (iron weed)
Reply:You can also try alocasia and calocasia spp. these are commonly known as Taro or Elephant ears and the are nice and tropical looking. The foliage ranges from greens to pure black(spp. black magic) I tend to like the greens better they are hardy and fast growing the black are awesome too just a little more fragile.
My morninglory plants are wilted and haven't bloomed? I give the plant food and plenty of water and full sun?
what can i do to help them get healthy and bloom?
My morninglory plants are wilted and haven't bloomed? I give the plant food and plenty of water and full sun?
They may be wilting from the heat of the sun. Do they recover after the heat of the sun is off? You might want to turn the soil a bit so the water is able to get to the roots. Too much plant food will encourage more leaf growth than flowers. Morning Glories really don't need plant food, just a bit of water. They are tough plants that can survive almost anything.
Reply:you may be giving them too much water
Reply:They should only be fed once or twice in the late summer.
They flower starting in summer until late frost. They like well-drained soil.
They tend to get spider mites, white blister, rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot, and thread blight, all of which could effect blooming.
My morninglory plants are wilted and haven't bloomed? I give the plant food and plenty of water and full sun?
They may be wilting from the heat of the sun. Do they recover after the heat of the sun is off? You might want to turn the soil a bit so the water is able to get to the roots. Too much plant food will encourage more leaf growth than flowers. Morning Glories really don't need plant food, just a bit of water. They are tough plants that can survive almost anything.
Reply:you may be giving them too much water
Reply:They should only be fed once or twice in the late summer.
They flower starting in summer until late frost. They like well-drained soil.
They tend to get spider mites, white blister, rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot, and thread blight, all of which could effect blooming.
I would like to plant our shallow drainage ditch in front of the house so we don't have to mow it. Full sun.
Any suggestions? Has to be a plant that won't give up when we have a lot of rain -- but that can also tolerate dry conditions. Thanks.
I would like to plant our shallow drainage ditch in front of the house so we don't have to mow it. Full sun.
Some people near me now have tulips poking their heads up in a ditch, and they seem to love it there. I know of another ditch thoroughly colonized by fall-blooming Korean pink chrysanthemums. When I had a ditch in front of my house, I filled with with natives -- pink joe pye weed, white native asters and and blue floss flower. In the fall it was beautiful, and much better than mowing!
Reply:how about those tiger lilies?
Reply:What you'll want to plant depends on the soil type and how much you want to spend (and how much time you want to spend weeding it).
If you're in the Great Plains or the western prairies, I'd tend to suggest buffalo grass, Buchloe dactyloides. Sod forming, low growing, tough grass that can get away without mowing.
Suggest you check with your local extension service for appropriate groundcovers in your area.
Reply:I had a drainage ditch that I thought long and hard about.
I wish I had tried asparagus there but the problem is that although it got very very soggy and downright wet in the spring. it got pretty dry in the summer.
My final solution after much consideration has been to make a dry creek there, It is lovely and when it is wet in the spring it looks active and then looks just fine in the summer
here are some examples and instructions
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/arti...
http://www.grlandscaping.net/grassroots/...
good luck
Reply:PRETTY MUCH ANY GRASSY MOSS
Reply:How about asparagus, the ditch plant that keeps on giving. Rhubarb would also grow well there.
I would like to plant our shallow drainage ditch in front of the house so we don't have to mow it. Full sun.
Some people near me now have tulips poking their heads up in a ditch, and they seem to love it there. I know of another ditch thoroughly colonized by fall-blooming Korean pink chrysanthemums. When I had a ditch in front of my house, I filled with with natives -- pink joe pye weed, white native asters and and blue floss flower. In the fall it was beautiful, and much better than mowing!
Reply:how about those tiger lilies?
Reply:What you'll want to plant depends on the soil type and how much you want to spend (and how much time you want to spend weeding it).
If you're in the Great Plains or the western prairies, I'd tend to suggest buffalo grass, Buchloe dactyloides. Sod forming, low growing, tough grass that can get away without mowing.
Suggest you check with your local extension service for appropriate groundcovers in your area.
Reply:I had a drainage ditch that I thought long and hard about.
I wish I had tried asparagus there but the problem is that although it got very very soggy and downright wet in the spring. it got pretty dry in the summer.
My final solution after much consideration has been to make a dry creek there, It is lovely and when it is wet in the spring it looks active and then looks just fine in the summer
here are some examples and instructions
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/arti...
http://www.grlandscaping.net/grassroots/...
good luck
Reply:PRETTY MUCH ANY GRASSY MOSS
Reply:How about asparagus, the ditch plant that keeps on giving. Rhubarb would also grow well there.
What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?
There's a small area behind our house that doesn't have anything growing in it. It is by the central air box and cornered in by our house. I want to put some plants/flowers there, but I don't know what to plant. Color scheme of the patio set, etc is muted red and country blue colors, so I don't want anything that will terribly clash. Also, I live in Minnesota, so I need something that will work for that zone. (Not really sure what zone it is, I'm new at this.) Thanks!
What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?
Hostas are beautiful, come back every year. Lots of different kinds, varigated, etc. Also bleeding hearts mixed in are lovely. Pretty ferns are also nice.
Don't know your zone but I think hydrangea will grow, also heavenly bamboo. Astible, periwinkle (vinca), Violets. Impatiens make a gorgeous carpet of color. Martha Washington geraniums and fuchsia are lovely, too.
Try Spring Hill www.SpringHillNursery.com or House of Wesley.com www.HouseOfWesley.com
or Royal Dutch
www.eRoyalDutch.com
They should be able to tell you what would grow good in your area. You're lucky. My house gets hot sun all day and those pretty plants won't grow here.
Reply:I would try begonias, you can usually find them in red, just make sure you get the kind that do well in the shade. The leaf colors are different for shade loving and sun loving. Good luck!
Reply:Hostas - easy to grow, will fill in the area very well, perennials, need very little to no care. Begonias are nice, will do nice in share, and are annuals. You could combine the two and it would look very nice.
horns
What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?
Hostas are beautiful, come back every year. Lots of different kinds, varigated, etc. Also bleeding hearts mixed in are lovely. Pretty ferns are also nice.
Don't know your zone but I think hydrangea will grow, also heavenly bamboo. Astible, periwinkle (vinca), Violets. Impatiens make a gorgeous carpet of color. Martha Washington geraniums and fuchsia are lovely, too.
Try Spring Hill www.SpringHillNursery.com or House of Wesley.com www.HouseOfWesley.com
or Royal Dutch
www.eRoyalDutch.com
They should be able to tell you what would grow good in your area. You're lucky. My house gets hot sun all day and those pretty plants won't grow here.
Reply:I would try begonias, you can usually find them in red, just make sure you get the kind that do well in the shade. The leaf colors are different for shade loving and sun loving. Good luck!
Reply:Hostas - easy to grow, will fill in the area very well, perennials, need very little to no care. Begonias are nice, will do nice in share, and are annuals. You could combine the two and it would look very nice.
horns
A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?
ZZ plants require little care and are becoming more readily available.
A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?
philodendrum
Beef steak begonia
peace lilly
cast iron plant (low light,little water)
Reply:bleeding heart (doesn't require sun or a lot of water): http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/pere...
lily of the valley (same requirements as above but plant in container so it won't dominate the rest of your garden): http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/00...
Reply:A fungus...
Or a moss covered stone...
XD
Reply:Hi I have one of these in my lounge, it is north facing so doesn't get much sun and i had it for 4 years and its doubled in size!
Dracaena
This plant will provide a simple elegance.
A narrow leaf plant placed in a stylish container to create a beautiful accent to a home or office. A great gift for someone who would appreciate this unusual and easily maintainable plant.
I also have a peace lily which doesn't like sun, they are not expensive. they are elegant and the flowers are stunning!
I think there are quite a lot of house plants that would be happy with no or very little sun!
Reply:1. Click this link for a picture of pothos ivy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elvisripley...
2. Click this link for a picture of helix ivy:
http://www.featurepics.com/online/Ivy-Le...
Reply:#1 Snake Plant
#2 Marble Leaf Plant
#3 Peace Lily
In that order.
A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?
philodendrum
Beef steak begonia
peace lilly
cast iron plant (low light,little water)
Reply:bleeding heart (doesn't require sun or a lot of water): http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/pere...
lily of the valley (same requirements as above but plant in container so it won't dominate the rest of your garden): http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/00...
Reply:A fungus...
Or a moss covered stone...
XD
Reply:Hi I have one of these in my lounge, it is north facing so doesn't get much sun and i had it for 4 years and its doubled in size!
Dracaena
This plant will provide a simple elegance.
A narrow leaf plant placed in a stylish container to create a beautiful accent to a home or office. A great gift for someone who would appreciate this unusual and easily maintainable plant.
I also have a peace lily which doesn't like sun, they are not expensive. they are elegant and the flowers are stunning!
I think there are quite a lot of house plants that would be happy with no or very little sun!
Reply:1. Click this link for a picture of pothos ivy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elvisripley...
2. Click this link for a picture of helix ivy:
http://www.featurepics.com/online/Ivy-Le...
Reply:#1 Snake Plant
#2 Marble Leaf Plant
#3 Peace Lily
In that order.
Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?
I would like to get prenual plants if possible????
Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?
Clematis would be a great flowering plant (perennial) but if you live in Michigan you will have to wait until next Spring/Early Summer to plant it.
Morning Glories (Annuals) are gorgeous and a fast flowering plant, but again, you will have to wait until Spring.
Both plants love to climb so they should be supported by a trellis.
There are so many options.
Check out Gurneys.com and view all of their perennials and get some ideas.
This is a great site and all of their plants are guaranteed.
You could plant some tulip, daffadil and other bulbs right now and have some flowering plants in the Spring.
Have Fun !!!
Reply:the morning sun is in the East
Reply:If you plan to stay there a long time plant Rhododendrons about 8 feet apart.. They grow slow, but have pretty flowers and the leaves look good and stay on the plants all year, even in cold winters. They come in different colors. My parents had red, white, and blue ones.
Between the Rhododendrons, lilies, tulips, and roses would look good. Try Periwinkle for a ground cover to minimize maintenance. Periwinkles are pretty green all year and bloom in summer.
Reply:I love day lilies for all kinds of areas.
They are no upkeep and multiply easily.
There are many colors and sizes to choose from.
Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?
Clematis would be a great flowering plant (perennial) but if you live in Michigan you will have to wait until next Spring/Early Summer to plant it.
Morning Glories (Annuals) are gorgeous and a fast flowering plant, but again, you will have to wait until Spring.
Both plants love to climb so they should be supported by a trellis.
There are so many options.
Check out Gurneys.com and view all of their perennials and get some ideas.
This is a great site and all of their plants are guaranteed.
You could plant some tulip, daffadil and other bulbs right now and have some flowering plants in the Spring.
Have Fun !!!
Reply:the morning sun is in the East
Reply:If you plan to stay there a long time plant Rhododendrons about 8 feet apart.. They grow slow, but have pretty flowers and the leaves look good and stay on the plants all year, even in cold winters. They come in different colors. My parents had red, white, and blue ones.
Between the Rhododendrons, lilies, tulips, and roses would look good. Try Periwinkle for a ground cover to minimize maintenance. Periwinkles are pretty green all year and bloom in summer.
Reply:I love day lilies for all kinds of areas.
They are no upkeep and multiply easily.
There are many colors and sizes to choose from.
I have a 4x4 area, used to be a pond. What flowers would be best to plant. It will be full sun.?
I can't really help with perennials for down south, being way up north myself, but for quick, easy color I would recommend getting a couple of packets of mixed color zinnias. They come in many heights, so just select the one that suits you best. They are effortless to grow and will bloom like crazy till it freezes. They may even self sow where you live. They make for just an amazing patch of zero maintenance, almost free color.
I have a 4x4 area, used to be a pond. What flowers would be best to plant. It will be full sun.?
In what climate do you live?
Would you like perennial or annual flowers?
What colors do you like?
Do you want low-maintenance flowers or types that will require more care?
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I have a 4x4 area, used to be a pond. What flowers would be best to plant. It will be full sun.?
In what climate do you live?
Would you like perennial or annual flowers?
What colors do you like?
Do you want low-maintenance flowers or types that will require more care?
...Need more info....
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