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Lou · 03-16-2009, 06:17 AM

That weeping tree is soo pretty. Do they come in any other colors?

hviola · 03-16-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou

That weeping tree is soo pretty. Do they come in any other colors?

The only other color I know of is pink. It is a type of non fruiting cherry tree.

MyLadies · 03-16-2009, 08:58 AM

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You should try antique roses! These are roses that have been around for 50-100 years or so. I'm including a link to an antique rose store. The Antique Rose Emporium It has pictures of all the different roses. I have an early 1900's rose called Mrs. B.R. Cant. It requires no care (except trimming) and it blooms from March to the first freeze (usually Dec. in Texas).

You should visit a LOCAL INDEPENDENT nursery - not a chain nursery - and they will tell you the plants that are best grown in your area. Often the chain nurseries (or Walmart or Home Depot) have plants that are not appropriate for your area. When they die, it is not your fault, they should not have been sold to you.

A raised bed is best because you can get GOOD garden soil to put in it. Good garden soil makes all the difference. Water in anything you plant with liquid seaweed - and drench your plants with it once a week. It really helps a lot!

The square foot gardening technique is the BEST for either flowers or vegetables. Here's the link The Official Site of Square Foot Gardening and Mel Bartholomew, Originator and Author If you do what this guy says, it will work! He has a book that I highly recommend too!

I'm using the square foot gardening technique for my vegetables this year. I've included a few pix. I have strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro. I'll have some rosemary, basil and squash, but don't have them out yet.

RowdysMom - you have a lovely garden! I am now in a new Zone and must relearn all the gardening I knew growing up in Texas. I'm gonna go to those independent nurseries to learn all I can. I'm up in WA state now, and I think the ground is still frozen in spots. lol. This week I need to go out & see how deep I can dig the garden. The prior owner of this house liked to grow what I call "needy plants"... those that need constant watering or they'll die (which come Fall, I let them do exactly that! adios!!!) I like to Xeriscape, stuff that is for the area so I dont' have to water constantly..I'm a "lazy gardener" & also like to conserve resources (yep, I'm cheap too! lol!). But I'm gonna try more Veggies this year, my dad was such a good vegetable gardener... now I'm sorry I only remember bits & pieces of what he told me. I remember alot but not enuf.

MyLadies · 03-16-2009, 09:03 AM

Your garden/yard is lovely too, Mom to Hot Rod!!! When can you come over & help me with mine? (j/k)

Yorkiekids · 03-16-2009, 09:19 AM

A really good idea is to go to the governments plant expert in your area. It's free, and they can tell you what native plants will grow best in your area. They have an official name, but I can't remember it, but if you look in your phone book under your county government you'll find it. Native plants always grow best, and are hardy growers. Good luck. I love to garden.

tortoisekeeper · 03-16-2009, 09:28 AM

Plant lots of daylilies. They require no care and multiply each year. Also hellebore do well with no care and grow year round they even bloom in the snow. Also try columbine they reseed too and make pretty flowers. I am doing a veggie garden in hay bales this year. No weeding and less bending over.

Betty

Yorkiedaze · 03-16-2009, 09:29 AM

I would go to your local nursery and ask their advice on what to plant and where. Tell them where the sunny part of your yard is and the shady part. Let them know if your interested in annuals, perennial's, sort or tall shrubs, trees and so on. Even if you live in Zone 5, there are some areas that do well with certain plants that others area's don't, so it's best to ask the experts.

MyLadies · 03-16-2009, 11:07 AM

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Plant lots of daylilies. They require no care and multiply each year. Also hellebore do well with no care and grow year round they even bloom in the snow. Also try columbine they reseed too and make pretty flowers. I am doing a veggie garden in hay bales this year. No weeding and less bending over.

Betty

Gardening in Hay Bales? Interesting!! I need to look that up online.

Baby Blessing · 03-16-2009, 12:37 PM

Clay County Extension Service - Horticulture - Articles & Publications - Hydroponics in the Garden?

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-16-2009, 12:59 PM

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Your garden/yard is lovely too, Mom to Hot Rod!!! When can you come over & help me with mine? (j/k)

Funny you should say that, a couple of my neighbors have asked for my help. (I tell them that I am an expert in my garden domain, lol) But it's nice that they think I can help add to their landscaping. I just divided a ton of stuff this past fall and have a bunch more to do this spring (now if the weather every dries out) and at least 4 neighbors have gotten the divisions.

wemple2 · 03-16-2009, 05:54 PM

I took a quick peek under my rose cones today...yippee, they are starting to sprout. I'll keep them covered for awhile yet, until the treat of another freeze is over. Does anyone use the Burpee catalogues to get ideas? They have a vast assortment, you can still purchase your plants locally if preferred...but it's still fun to dream.

hviola · 03-16-2009, 07:18 PM

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I took a quick peek under my rose cones today...yippee, they are starting to sprout. I'll keep them covered for awhile yet, until the treat of another freeze is over. Does anyone use the Burpee catalogues to get ideas? They have a vast assortment, you can still purchase your plants locally if preferred...but it's still fun to dream.

I like to buy seeds from the catalogs and try out new things sometimes. Im trying out some yellow cherry tomatoes this year.

RowdysMom · 03-17-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MyLadies

I am now in a new Zone and must relearn all the gardening I knew growing up in Texas. I'm gonna go to those independent nurseries to learn all I can. I'm up in WA state now, and I think the ground is still frozen in spots. lol.

I bet you'll find you can grow LOTS of stuff in E. Washington - how much rain do they usually have? I bet you can find plants that you will not have to water, besides the rainfall!

I bet you can grow lots of vegetables too! You'll have to get them in as soon a as feasible though. Get to those nurseries and ask questions!!!

RowdysMom · 03-17-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

A really good idea is to go to the governments plant expert in your area. It's free, and they can tell you what native plants will grow best in your area. They have an official name, but I can't remember it, but if you look in your phone book under your county government you'll find it. Native plants always grow best, and are hardy growers. Good luck. I love to garden.

It's called the County Extension office - you are right, they know EVERYTHING about the area! GREAT ADVICE!!!

hviola · 03-18-2009, 05:01 AM

Rowdys Mom - When I was in high school, I lived on Fort Hood with my parents. My mom was in the army. Anytime I bought a plant (to keep in a pot), they would get completely overrun by earwigs and pill bugs. It would literally kill the plant. So frustrating. The whole time I lived there, I could not keep a plant alive. Is that a normal problem in Texas or maybe it was just me, lol. I don't have that problem now where I live, but I was just curious.

03-16-2009, 06:17 AM	#31
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	That weeping tree is soo pretty. Do they come in any other colors? __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

03-16-2009, 09:19 AM	#35
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	A really good idea is to go to the governments plant expert in your area. It's free, and they can tell you what native plants will grow best in your area. They have an official name, but I can't remember it, but if you look in your phone book under your county government you'll find it. Native plants always grow best, and are hardy growers. Good luck. I love to garden. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

03-16-2009, 09:28 AM	#36
tortoisekeeper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Metairie Louisisna Posts: 1,088	Plant lots of daylilies. They require no care and multiply each year. Also hellebore do well with no care and grow year round they even bloom in the snow. Also try columbine they reseed too and make pretty flowers. I am doing a veggie garden in hay bales this year. No weeding and less bending over. Betty Last edited by tortoisekeeper; 03-16-2009 at 09:29 AM.

03-16-2009, 09:29 AM	#37
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I would go to your local nursery and ask their advice on what to plant and where. Tell them where the sunny part of your yard is and the shady part. Let them know if your interested in annuals, perennial's, sort or tall shrubs, trees and so on. Even if you live in Zone 5, there are some areas that do well with certain plants that others area's don't, so it's best to ask the experts. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

03-16-2009, 05:54 PM	#41
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I took a quick peek under my rose cones today...yippee, they are starting to sprout. I'll keep them covered for awhile yet, until the treat of another freeze is over. Does anyone use the Burpee catalogues to get ideas? They have a vast assortment, you can still purchase your plants locally if preferred...but it's still fun to dream. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

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MyLadies No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,218	Your garden/yard is lovely too, Mom to Hot Rod!!! When can you come over & help me with mine? (j/k)

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Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Clay County Extension Service - Horticulture - Articles & Publications - Hydroponics in the Garden?

03-18-2009, 05:01 AM	#45
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	Rowdys Mom - When I was in high school, I lived on Fort Hood with my parents. My mom was in the army. Anytime I bought a plant (to keep in a pot), they would get completely overrun by earwigs and pill bugs. It would literally kill the plant. So frustrating. The whole time I lived there, I could not keep a plant alive. Is that a normal problem in Texas or maybe it was just me, lol. I don't have that problem now where I live, but I was just curious. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!