There are two things you can do.
1. Bring the pot in for the winter.
2. Bury the pot and rose bush or it will freeze.
I have patio roses in flower pots .what do i do with them over the winter to have them next year ...thanks bob
thank you Report It
Reply:Good news for you, Bob... ya' don't have to bring 'em inside! Roses like being outside and all the seasons of weather are very important to their time clock!
However, because they're in pots... you want to put standard shredded hard-wood mulch on the top of the pot. What I do next, is surround the pot with a mountain of pine straw, up to the lower portion of the bush. If you're unable to obtain pine straw... use those mounds of leaves that will be falling off the trees in the fall! This insulates the pot to protect the roots.
Reply:If you can plant them in the ground, that would be best. Unless you are colder than Zone 6, you won't have to worry about the tops. Make sure that you use bark mulch on the soil surface to minimize heaving from freezing and thawing. If you need to keep them in pots, I'm pasting the recommendation I had for Japanese Maples on a balcony: This is kind of a pain in the neck, but it will work. Get a container, with drainage holes, that is much larger than the one it's in. You'll need about 6" all around. Put Styrofoam packing peanuts 6" deep at the bottom, and then fill the sides and cover the soil. Then wrap the whole larger pot with opaque (white, that you can't see through) plastic, and secure with duct tape. Do this no earlier than the first of Nov., and no later than Thanksgiving. Leave the top of the tree uncovered, but protect from wind, if necessary with a burlap screen. Good luck! I do my larger bonsai like this with 100% success.
Reply:trim them back to about 1/2,if your winters are very cold a garage would be good, other wise I would lift them and put a two inch pad of newspaper under the pots,water once a month through the winter about a 1/4 of what you would water through the summer and keep your fingers crossed....lots of great rose sites out there
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I am thinking about turning a big screen tv into a flower pot.?
I have a 48" broken tv that I would like to turn into flower pot. I'm wondering what steps I would need to take and what kind of plants I can use. I think the tv will be kept inside but with axcess to windows.
I am thinking about turning a big screen tv into a flower pot.?
That'll be a big ole flower box, huh? First step would be is to take the guts of the tv out, obviously. Secondly, make sure any ineterior metal parts are gone. Rust and dirt dont make good food for plants. As for what plants to use, pick whatever kind you like, just things that dont have really long roots. Mainly depends on the area your putting the box in, whats surrounding it, etc..
Reply:Great idea, I've seen a used TV turns into an aquarium and keeps tropical fish with lot of green plant in it. It looks like a real life screen saver ! The owner remove all the internal parts and left only the outer box with the screen. Create an opening on top of the box and within it place a custom made fish tank there you go, you could create a mini garden in the fish tank.
Reply:LMAO!!! I LOVE your sense of humor!!!!
Reply:Are you serious?!
Reply:i'll give you 10 bucks for that t.v
Reply:I have a friend who did this on a much smaller level. several small tvs into gardens for indoors too. If it doesnt work rip rip out all of the tv guts. He used shade plants and kept them in separate containers. Anything would grow though as long as it got the right amount of light and water. Awesome idea post pics somewhere if you do it= Love to see final product.
I am thinking about turning a big screen tv into a flower pot.?
That'll be a big ole flower box, huh? First step would be is to take the guts of the tv out, obviously. Secondly, make sure any ineterior metal parts are gone. Rust and dirt dont make good food for plants. As for what plants to use, pick whatever kind you like, just things that dont have really long roots. Mainly depends on the area your putting the box in, whats surrounding it, etc..
Reply:Great idea, I've seen a used TV turns into an aquarium and keeps tropical fish with lot of green plant in it. It looks like a real life screen saver ! The owner remove all the internal parts and left only the outer box with the screen. Create an opening on top of the box and within it place a custom made fish tank there you go, you could create a mini garden in the fish tank.
Reply:LMAO!!! I LOVE your sense of humor!!!!
Reply:Are you serious?!
Reply:i'll give you 10 bucks for that t.v
Reply:I have a friend who did this on a much smaller level. several small tvs into gardens for indoors too. If it doesnt work rip rip out all of the tv guts. He used shade plants and kept them in separate containers. Anything would grow though as long as it got the right amount of light and water. Awesome idea post pics somewhere if you do it= Love to see final product.
Trying to make a flower fountain using 3 different size pots?//do i need to use rebar to stabilize throught t
the drain holes..also ideas for suitable flowers
Trying to make a flower fountain using 3 different size pots?//do i need to use rebar to stabilize throught t
Are they stable w/o it?
If you have some it prolly wouldn't hurt...
Reply:Some pieces of all thread should do the trick. You can use nuts and flat washers spaced for the appearance/location of each clay pot. Also put a flat washer and nut inside of each pot to stabilize each pot. with this done. Prime and paint the rod to the color of choice. Make sure the bottom pot is large enough to carry the weight and vegetation of the other two pots.
Good Luck
Trying to make a flower fountain using 3 different size pots?//do i need to use rebar to stabilize throught t
Are they stable w/o it?
If you have some it prolly wouldn't hurt...
Reply:Some pieces of all thread should do the trick. You can use nuts and flat washers spaced for the appearance/location of each clay pot. Also put a flat washer and nut inside of each pot to stabilize each pot. with this done. Prime and paint the rod to the color of choice. Make sure the bottom pot is large enough to carry the weight and vegetation of the other two pots.
Good Luck
Have a thin layer of white mold growing all over outside clay flower pots?
what is it why is it there how do I get rid of it
Have a thin layer of white mold growing all over outside clay flower pots?
its not mold- it salt deposits from water. a scrub brush and white vinegar will do the trick.
Reply:10% bleach solution, dip a rag and wipe down the outside of the pots. they're probably unglazed and the ceramic holds moisture. tada mold
Reply:don't know why or what but try sipmly soapy water three times a week. it worked for me, or extra concentrated tea. Normal english tea.
Have a thin layer of white mold growing all over outside clay flower pots?
its not mold- it salt deposits from water. a scrub brush and white vinegar will do the trick.
Reply:10% bleach solution, dip a rag and wipe down the outside of the pots. they're probably unglazed and the ceramic holds moisture. tada mold
Reply:don't know why or what but try sipmly soapy water three times a week. it worked for me, or extra concentrated tea. Normal english tea.
What kind of flower pot would be cool for this kind of person?
For an end-of-the-year gift for each of my teachers, I'm painting a flower pot. However, I have no clue what to paint on my Language Arts/Reading teacher's flower pot. I'll explain her and you can give me some ideas.
- She likes snowboarding and blading (in the winter.)
- She likes Jack Russels (she has one.)
- She likes the color green.
- She doesn't like flowery things or girly colors (pink, lavender, light blue.)
- She likes to play Scrabble (but she isn't absessed with it.)
- She's really funny.
- She likes gardening.
Those are the things I know about her. It's pretty sad I only know that much because she was my sixth grade teacher, my 7th grade Reading and Language Arts teacher, and my 8th grade Reading and language Arts teacher. I have three main teachers because at our school, we don't have a different teacher for each subject- there aren't enough classes and teachers for that, it's a Catholic School (there are ten people in my class, including me.)
It would be nice if anyone could give me ideas (pictures are also VERY HELPFUL!!!)
Thanks in advance!
What kind of flower pot would be cool for this kind of person?
What a wonderful idea. I loved Laura's idea of spelling something out in Scrabble letters. if you have these letters you could glue them on with a craft glue.
Maybe have an outdoor scene with different seasons, one being winter with a person on a snowboard, maybe spring with a Jack Russel with a gardening glove or shovel in his mouth..like he's running, summer could be her screaming "School's Out For Summer" (make her hair look kind of crazy or her hands waving or her dancing...show movement), fall could be an apple with "The Best Teacher Ever" on it...maybe that could be the Scrabble part.
If this seems hard you can always decoupage it. Decoupage is when you basically glue pictures, cut outs from magazines, buttons, little trinkets, Scrabble letters...anything on it and then put a thin layer of glue over it.
Good Luck!
Reply:I would paint scrabble letters that spell out positive and motivational words. Maybe even words that would motivate her as a teacher like education, learning, imagination. You could paint your background green if she likes the color.
By the way, very thoughtful gift for you teachers!
Reply:How about a few flowers with a green background?
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- She likes snowboarding and blading (in the winter.)
- She likes Jack Russels (she has one.)
- She likes the color green.
- She doesn't like flowery things or girly colors (pink, lavender, light blue.)
- She likes to play Scrabble (but she isn't absessed with it.)
- She's really funny.
- She likes gardening.
Those are the things I know about her. It's pretty sad I only know that much because she was my sixth grade teacher, my 7th grade Reading and Language Arts teacher, and my 8th grade Reading and language Arts teacher. I have three main teachers because at our school, we don't have a different teacher for each subject- there aren't enough classes and teachers for that, it's a Catholic School (there are ten people in my class, including me.)
It would be nice if anyone could give me ideas (pictures are also VERY HELPFUL!!!)
Thanks in advance!
What kind of flower pot would be cool for this kind of person?
What a wonderful idea. I loved Laura's idea of spelling something out in Scrabble letters. if you have these letters you could glue them on with a craft glue.
Maybe have an outdoor scene with different seasons, one being winter with a person on a snowboard, maybe spring with a Jack Russel with a gardening glove or shovel in his mouth..like he's running, summer could be her screaming "School's Out For Summer" (make her hair look kind of crazy or her hands waving or her dancing...show movement), fall could be an apple with "The Best Teacher Ever" on it...maybe that could be the Scrabble part.
If this seems hard you can always decoupage it. Decoupage is when you basically glue pictures, cut outs from magazines, buttons, little trinkets, Scrabble letters...anything on it and then put a thin layer of glue over it.
Good Luck!
Reply:I would paint scrabble letters that spell out positive and motivational words. Maybe even words that would motivate her as a teacher like education, learning, imagination. You could paint your background green if she likes the color.
By the way, very thoughtful gift for you teachers!
Reply:How about a few flowers with a green background?
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*urgent* is it safe for me to have a fire inside a medium sized ceramic flower pot? would it explode?
im thinking to have a fire in a ceramic flower pot in my backyard with it elevated off the ground with bricks so the holes at the bottom can let air flow in. but my concern is that wud the pot itself crack? explode? it's been in a kiln. so doesnt that mean it's fire resistant? if it's not safe. is metal better?
*urgent* is it safe for me to have a fire inside a medium sized ceramic flower pot? would it explode?
It should be fairly safe. Ceramics have been through firey heat in a kiln, and it will NOT explode. If it heats unevenly, there is some possibility that it might crack, so metal probably is a little safer. Of course, if the fire is really going, the metal could melt.
Reply:I wouldn't trust a ceramic or terra cotta flowerpot with a fire. If ceramics can explode in a microwave, I would imagine that a fire could cause the same outcome. The holes at the bottom of your pot might mean that embers would wind up on your lawn sparking a bigger fire than you intended.
Metal seems a much safer alternative. Not a metal flowerpot, but a metal trash can or, best bet, one of the 55 gallon drums. Plenty of room for firewood and the embers have a better chance of staying inside the container.
Reply:Chimineas are for that. Or get metal types...
Reply:It has been in a kiln means it has been fired. Metal is better...
Ceramic Planters are meant to breath for the sake of allowing water to evaporate.
They would get too hot and if they were not solid, a bubble had formed, anywhere in the wall of ceramic material, in their baking cycles, while fire was inside they could explode.
The bottom could fall out and you would have a mess of hot coals to clean up.
Reply:It may crack but it shouldn't explode. The thing that makes them explode is water trapped inside the pot that expands as it heats up. I would use metal or one of the pots that are designed for having fires in.
Reply:I wouldnt say its fire resistant, all a kiln does is heat up the pot to dissapate the moisture to make the pot dry, if there had been a bubble of air in the pot it would have blown up due to the heat, its all relative really
*urgent* is it safe for me to have a fire inside a medium sized ceramic flower pot? would it explode?
It should be fairly safe. Ceramics have been through firey heat in a kiln, and it will NOT explode. If it heats unevenly, there is some possibility that it might crack, so metal probably is a little safer. Of course, if the fire is really going, the metal could melt.
Reply:I wouldn't trust a ceramic or terra cotta flowerpot with a fire. If ceramics can explode in a microwave, I would imagine that a fire could cause the same outcome. The holes at the bottom of your pot might mean that embers would wind up on your lawn sparking a bigger fire than you intended.
Metal seems a much safer alternative. Not a metal flowerpot, but a metal trash can or, best bet, one of the 55 gallon drums. Plenty of room for firewood and the embers have a better chance of staying inside the container.
Reply:Chimineas are for that. Or get metal types...
Reply:It has been in a kiln means it has been fired. Metal is better...
Ceramic Planters are meant to breath for the sake of allowing water to evaporate.
They would get too hot and if they were not solid, a bubble had formed, anywhere in the wall of ceramic material, in their baking cycles, while fire was inside they could explode.
The bottom could fall out and you would have a mess of hot coals to clean up.
Reply:It may crack but it shouldn't explode. The thing that makes them explode is water trapped inside the pot that expands as it heats up. I would use metal or one of the pots that are designed for having fires in.
Reply:I wouldnt say its fire resistant, all a kiln does is heat up the pot to dissapate the moisture to make the pot dry, if there had been a bubble of air in the pot it would have blown up due to the heat, its all relative really
My Terra Cotta flower pot fell and broke in half. Is there?
My Terra Cotta flower pot fell and broke in half. Is there any way that this pot can be glued together. I did try crazy glue but it did not take. The pot is pourous and think this might have been the cause for not adhering.
Thank you one and all for any assistance that you can provide.
My Terra Cotta flower pot fell and broke in half. Is there?
since it broke into half not pieces, it still could be saved. Use glue and then wrap wires around the pot and tighten it. Let it dry for one week.
Reply:michelle is right. I broke one right in half. My husband glued it, and I planted ivy in it 3 years ago and it's fine.
Reply:Epoxy
Reply:Nope, buy a new one--sorry.
Reply:No it is scrap.
Thank you one and all for any assistance that you can provide.
My Terra Cotta flower pot fell and broke in half. Is there?
since it broke into half not pieces, it still could be saved. Use glue and then wrap wires around the pot and tighten it. Let it dry for one week.
Reply:michelle is right. I broke one right in half. My husband glued it, and I planted ivy in it 3 years ago and it's fine.
Reply:Epoxy
Reply:Nope, buy a new one--sorry.
Reply:No it is scrap.
How can I turn my old mailbox into a flower pot?
I have replaced my old mailbox and would like some ideas on how I can display it as a planter or flower pot. i was thinking I could paint it and put our last name on it but how would I make flowers grow in it?
How can I turn my old mailbox into a flower pot?
Abrakadabra usually works.....If not, stand on end, fill with dirt, plant flowers in top pointing up....Nuf Said
Reply:If'n your memory is not the best, set the mailbox up it the garden with a pad of paper and a couple pencils inside
Also a good spot to set your cordless/cell phone
Reply:Sure! Make sure there are drainage holes and choose plants that trail or spill out like verbena, scaevola, or even ivy for that matter. You'll have to commit to watering by hand as the design would prevent rain from soaking in. You'll only be planting the opening, don't worry with the back of it. You may want to plant a vine like clematis to grow up and cover the top. Should look great.
Reply:i've actually done this! punch a hole in the bottom (i punched 4). Put enough gravel in the bottom so your plant doesn't get water-logged. I used regular potting soil with fertilizer in it already. Don't fill your mailbox up to the top though with the potting soil, you need to leave room for your plant! Kind of 'eyeball' where you would like your plant to start from. Then, put your plant in and start adding potting soil. Tamp it around the roots gently. Then water it well. The soil will sink somewhat, but don't panic. If the plant seems too deep inside, pull it up gently and refill with more potting soil. It should probably be a small plant like a petunia or lobelia, in a 2" - 4" pot you can get at the nursery, or put some seeds in! Try to keep your little plant evenly moist, not soaking wet. Petunias can get 'leggy' so you have to pinch them off after they have flowered. Anyway, i put in trailing lobelia, and it looked great! Good luck!
Reply:Yoiu could go to the michigan bulb website www.michiganbulb.com and type in the keyword "mailbox garden".They sell a collection of coneflowers,lavender and clematis with a diagram of how to plant to get the best look around a mailbox, lamppost ,or things like that. or you could plant wave petunias in it.They dont need alot of sun and would climb out the front
Reply:1. If your mailbox is metal, I would use tin snips to cut an oval out of the top of the mailbox.
2. Then using a set of wide pliers, bend the edges under into the mailbox and press to create a smooth and not dangerous edge. You may need to make some cuts with your tin snips to manage bending at the curves.
3.Turn the mailbox upside down and punch several holes in the bottom with an awl and hammer, or a Phillips head screwdriver and a hammer. These holes will let the excess water drain out. Cover the bottom of the mailbox with some old window screen to prevent the soil (or any ambitious roots) from leaking out.
4. Fill the mailbox with a high quality potting soil that has time-release fertilizer in it. You can just open the door and pour it in, providing that you are covering the top opening with your hand. Close the door. You can seal it with caulk if the door doesn't stay closed well. Use a box cutter to remove the seal for next year's planting.
5. Add your plants in from the top oval you cut out in step 1. Surround with more soil, press firmly all around the new plants, and give them a good drink (until water runs out the bottom)
Good Luck!
How can I turn my old mailbox into a flower pot?
Abrakadabra usually works.....If not, stand on end, fill with dirt, plant flowers in top pointing up....Nuf Said
Reply:If'n your memory is not the best, set the mailbox up it the garden with a pad of paper and a couple pencils inside
Also a good spot to set your cordless/cell phone
Reply:Sure! Make sure there are drainage holes and choose plants that trail or spill out like verbena, scaevola, or even ivy for that matter. You'll have to commit to watering by hand as the design would prevent rain from soaking in. You'll only be planting the opening, don't worry with the back of it. You may want to plant a vine like clematis to grow up and cover the top. Should look great.
Reply:i've actually done this! punch a hole in the bottom (i punched 4). Put enough gravel in the bottom so your plant doesn't get water-logged. I used regular potting soil with fertilizer in it already. Don't fill your mailbox up to the top though with the potting soil, you need to leave room for your plant! Kind of 'eyeball' where you would like your plant to start from. Then, put your plant in and start adding potting soil. Tamp it around the roots gently. Then water it well. The soil will sink somewhat, but don't panic. If the plant seems too deep inside, pull it up gently and refill with more potting soil. It should probably be a small plant like a petunia or lobelia, in a 2" - 4" pot you can get at the nursery, or put some seeds in! Try to keep your little plant evenly moist, not soaking wet. Petunias can get 'leggy' so you have to pinch them off after they have flowered. Anyway, i put in trailing lobelia, and it looked great! Good luck!
Reply:Yoiu could go to the michigan bulb website www.michiganbulb.com and type in the keyword "mailbox garden".They sell a collection of coneflowers,lavender and clematis with a diagram of how to plant to get the best look around a mailbox, lamppost ,or things like that. or you could plant wave petunias in it.They dont need alot of sun and would climb out the front
Reply:1. If your mailbox is metal, I would use tin snips to cut an oval out of the top of the mailbox.
2. Then using a set of wide pliers, bend the edges under into the mailbox and press to create a smooth and not dangerous edge. You may need to make some cuts with your tin snips to manage bending at the curves.
3.Turn the mailbox upside down and punch several holes in the bottom with an awl and hammer, or a Phillips head screwdriver and a hammer. These holes will let the excess water drain out. Cover the bottom of the mailbox with some old window screen to prevent the soil (or any ambitious roots) from leaking out.
4. Fill the mailbox with a high quality potting soil that has time-release fertilizer in it. You can just open the door and pour it in, providing that you are covering the top opening with your hand. Close the door. You can seal it with caulk if the door doesn't stay closed well. Use a box cutter to remove the seal for next year's planting.
5. Add your plants in from the top oval you cut out in step 1. Surround with more soil, press firmly all around the new plants, and give them a good drink (until water runs out the bottom)
Good Luck!
Where can I find the plastic flowering pots used for hanging lights found at campgrounds?
These flowering pots were once available at wal-mart and are no longer available there. You find many of these flowering pots used as hanging lights with many campers.
Where can I find the plastic flowering pots used for hanging lights found at campgrounds?
Lots of big box stores have them in the garden departments, or, try yard sales or flea markets...
I wish you well..
Jesse
Reply:at the campgrounds
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Where can I find the plastic flowering pots used for hanging lights found at campgrounds?
Lots of big box stores have them in the garden departments, or, try yard sales or flea markets...
I wish you well..
Jesse
Reply:at the campgrounds
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How Much Soil Do I put In The Flower Pot When Growing Pansies From Seeds?
I have some pansy seeds, that I want to grow into pansies;
Should I fill the entire pot with soil, with the seed underneath?
Or should I put only 1/8- 1/4 inch of soil in the flower pot with the seed underneath?
I just worry that if I fill the entire pot with soil with the seed underneath that the seed might not be able to sprout all the way to the top.
How Much Soil Do I put In The Flower Pot When Growing Pansies From Seeds?
Please follow the instructions at
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/pansy.htm...
http://westcoastseeds.com/product/catid/...
Good luck!
Reply:fill the pot to 1/2 inch from top, then plant seeds 1/8 deep, keep warm and moist
Should I fill the entire pot with soil, with the seed underneath?
Or should I put only 1/8- 1/4 inch of soil in the flower pot with the seed underneath?
I just worry that if I fill the entire pot with soil with the seed underneath that the seed might not be able to sprout all the way to the top.
How Much Soil Do I put In The Flower Pot When Growing Pansies From Seeds?
Please follow the instructions at
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/pansy.htm...
http://westcoastseeds.com/product/catid/...
Good luck!
Reply:fill the pot to 1/2 inch from top, then plant seeds 1/8 deep, keep warm and moist
Is it ok to put earthworms inside small flower pot?
earthworms are good for the soil, but if I just put one in there, will it actually be able to reproduce, and flower pot is not big, will it die soon?
it is generally good to put some earthworms in flower pots?
Is it ok to put earthworms inside small flower pot?
Yes you can do this. Just put your old coffee grounds into the pot because worms love to eat them. This is a great food for worms and they love them.
Reply:You could also go to http://www.1800topsoil.com to speak to a local landscaper. These guys at http://www.1800topsoil.com are national. Report It
Reply:no. Use a good potting soil and you don't need worms in the pot.
a worm will die soon in a pot.
Reply:yes it is OK to put earthworms in a flower pot. but are you going to set something on top of it because if you are you should drill some holes in the flower pot so the worm can breath
Reply:Not a good idea. Earthworms, are good for making compost, but they need to have more space.
it is generally good to put some earthworms in flower pots?
Is it ok to put earthworms inside small flower pot?
Yes you can do this. Just put your old coffee grounds into the pot because worms love to eat them. This is a great food for worms and they love them.
Reply:You could also go to http://www.1800topsoil.com to speak to a local landscaper. These guys at http://www.1800topsoil.com are national. Report It
Reply:no. Use a good potting soil and you don't need worms in the pot.
a worm will die soon in a pot.
Reply:yes it is OK to put earthworms in a flower pot. but are you going to set something on top of it because if you are you should drill some holes in the flower pot so the worm can breath
Reply:Not a good idea. Earthworms, are good for making compost, but they need to have more space.
How do I stop a bird from digging in my flower pot?
I have sprinkled cayenne pepper in it, and placed rocks on top (which only caused the dirt to mold and I had to re-pot and plant new flowers) I don't want to put a net over it, as this eliminates all the benefits of a pretty flower pot! This has been occurring over the course of 3 weeks! It's the only one disturbed. The bird destroyed all of the primroses planted in the pot.
How do I stop a bird from digging in my flower pot?
my mother fixed this problem by placing plastic forks in the flower pots. she pushed the handle into the soil deep enough the tines didn't poke over the flowers but shallow enough the tines didn't give the birds a place to land. 3 or more forks should do it, depending on the size of the pot. she placed bells over the hanging baskets so they would jingle when the birds tried to fly in. that worked ok too.
Reply:Are you sure its a bird and not a squirrel? We have squirrels which bury nuts in all my flower pots and I get a bunch of little nut trees coming up in all of them. Blue jays bury nuts also. Have you seen the bird? I have to put netting over mine, that is the only way. You can buy black plastic netting and it doesn't look too bad, if you tie it on neatly. Sorry, that's probably the only thing that will work.
Reply:If your plant is strong enough, place some small strips of foil around i.
Reply:I would probably get a cat or a dog.
Reply:put a stick in the pot and a ribbon tied on the top[like a flag] or something that will move in a slight breeze
birds are afraid on stuff that moves
Reply:Get a cat or hang a windchime on it ! I
Reply:Take a few strips of aluminum foil, and tack them in the area. The wind will blow them around, and the sun will shine off them. that will create a threat to the birds, they should leave you alone after that!! You should only have to do that for for a week or two. Regards-Bob.
How do I stop a bird from digging in my flower pot?
my mother fixed this problem by placing plastic forks in the flower pots. she pushed the handle into the soil deep enough the tines didn't poke over the flowers but shallow enough the tines didn't give the birds a place to land. 3 or more forks should do it, depending on the size of the pot. she placed bells over the hanging baskets so they would jingle when the birds tried to fly in. that worked ok too.
Reply:Are you sure its a bird and not a squirrel? We have squirrels which bury nuts in all my flower pots and I get a bunch of little nut trees coming up in all of them. Blue jays bury nuts also. Have you seen the bird? I have to put netting over mine, that is the only way. You can buy black plastic netting and it doesn't look too bad, if you tie it on neatly. Sorry, that's probably the only thing that will work.
Reply:If your plant is strong enough, place some small strips of foil around i.
Reply:I would probably get a cat or a dog.
Reply:put a stick in the pot and a ribbon tied on the top[like a flag] or something that will move in a slight breeze
birds are afraid on stuff that moves
Reply:Get a cat or hang a windchime on it ! I
Reply:Take a few strips of aluminum foil, and tack them in the area. The wind will blow them around, and the sun will shine off them. that will create a threat to the birds, they should leave you alone after that!! You should only have to do that for for a week or two. Regards-Bob.
How to create your own hanging flower pot??
You know, the kind you always see hanging with flowers overflowing from the pot. I bought 5 plastic hanging pots today and potting soil.
I have no idea what kind of flowers to plant to get that "overflowing" look or how to plant them or anything. Does anyone have tips? Thanks!
How to create your own hanging flower pot??
Wave petunias, would be great. Million bells, which look like mini petunias and attract hummingbirds like crazy are great. Both of these will give endless flowers and tons of color. Bacopa, or allysum would be great as fill in flowers. Allysum has a great fragrance as well. I always do baskets with impatients, million bells, and white allysum and get tons of compliments. They bloom clear till fall.
Reply:Consider Wave petunias, training lobelia, sweet potatoe vine, and nasturtiums. See many more at the link below.
Reply:The main flower used for those is petunias. There's a certain kind of them though that tends to trail like that. Just ask at the local garden center. The other flower that is normally used in those is a certain kind of geranium that trails like that.
I personally don't like the regular hanging pots. I prefer the ones where you stick pete moss in the bottom then fill the rest with potting soil. They just look a lot nicer and more fancy I think.
Some places will add an ivy to the pot to give it a little green to go with the flowers.
Reply:wow the possibilities could be endless, first you would need to know if your going to put them in full sun or full shade or partial sun partial shade, decide where you are going to put them and then consult your local greenhouse they will be more than glad to help you with your choices and achieve the look you want
Reply:Fuschias cascade beautifully in the shade, as do Angel Wing begonias.
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I have no idea what kind of flowers to plant to get that "overflowing" look or how to plant them or anything. Does anyone have tips? Thanks!
How to create your own hanging flower pot??
Wave petunias, would be great. Million bells, which look like mini petunias and attract hummingbirds like crazy are great. Both of these will give endless flowers and tons of color. Bacopa, or allysum would be great as fill in flowers. Allysum has a great fragrance as well. I always do baskets with impatients, million bells, and white allysum and get tons of compliments. They bloom clear till fall.
Reply:Consider Wave petunias, training lobelia, sweet potatoe vine, and nasturtiums. See many more at the link below.
Reply:The main flower used for those is petunias. There's a certain kind of them though that tends to trail like that. Just ask at the local garden center. The other flower that is normally used in those is a certain kind of geranium that trails like that.
I personally don't like the regular hanging pots. I prefer the ones where you stick pete moss in the bottom then fill the rest with potting soil. They just look a lot nicer and more fancy I think.
Some places will add an ivy to the pot to give it a little green to go with the flowers.
Reply:wow the possibilities could be endless, first you would need to know if your going to put them in full sun or full shade or partial sun partial shade, decide where you are going to put them and then consult your local greenhouse they will be more than glad to help you with your choices and achieve the look you want
Reply:Fuschias cascade beautifully in the shade, as do Angel Wing begonias.
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Flower pots? Flower/plant arranging?
I know mother's day is kinda far away but I have an idea for my mom, she loves plants and flowers. So I want to buy her a plant, well plantS and put different kinds that match well in the pot, any suggestions of what kind of plants/flowers that wont be super expensive haha aka affordable for a 17 yr old with no job, and plants/flowers that are suitable for houston weather [hot and humid]. Thanks!
Im taking a floral arrangement class but we do more of the cut cut stuff, i want the WHOLE plant :]
Flower pots? Flower/plant arranging?
Hey Lacey...
What a considerate girl you are! That is so nice.
Go to Lowes or Home Depot...they have some great inexpensive containers made out of fiberglass/plastic or resin and are relatively light and look like real stone etc. Buy one that's wide, but not so deep, so that you don't need to use so much soil.
Get a bag of good Potting Soil (Miracle gro has a decent one) and make sure that there are some drainage holes in the bottom of the container so it's doesn't get water-logged.
I love creating Container gardens. I mix all kinds of plants. I use a lot of "Impatiens and cascading petunias which are fairly inexpensive plants but really do well here in Florida. I would plant something tall in the middle of the container like a spiky/grassy plant and surround it with these florals. I also sometimes combine "Asparagus fern" which loves humidity and just flows over the sides of the pot. Mix different colors up. (wish I could post some pics of some of the ones I have going on here right now!) I'm not sure about the Marigolds as suggested earlier...mine did terribly when it started getting hot here. Never have had luck with them in containers, although they start out looking great.
Another nice idea could be a "herb planter". If she cooks, she would love it. I have one with Basil, Dill, Oregano and Parsley. I also mixed in a couple Yellow "Crown of thorns" so it's just not "all green"! It's very attractive and who say's you can't mix flowers and herbs? I planted this one in a very attractive oblong planter from Lowes that cost about 15.00.
Whatever you come up with...Your Mom is going to Love it! You're putting your heart into it!
Email me at Kat4097@yahoo.com if you would like to see some photos of various containers.
Good Luck to you...
Reply:I like flowers
Reply:what a lovely idea....
have you considered starting some flowers from seeds..this is really the cheap way to go..and pretty easy to do...some potting soil and pots or containers..can use anything........one of my favorite annual and easy to raise is moss rose http://www.sd1new.net/GardenPages/moss_r... ...they are low growing flower and in a pot they would spill over the sides...they bloom continuously....than you could add a taller plant in the center like coleus..which are extremely easy to raise from seed http://www.thegardenhelper.com/annualpla... or you could put a miniature rose in the middle...and they are not real expensive and can be found at farmers markets...and they will live a long time...here is some pics http://www.johnsminiatureroses.com/index...
if you would like to try this...than plan on sowing your seeds pretty soon so they will be blooming by the time mothers day comes around.....you still have plenty of time....and for less than ten bucks you can have a pot full of flowers..and some to plant around in your yard or to make a small flower bed.or give to others....
If you don't want to try and raise them on your own..you can always buy them at a farmers market...and they are like a dollar something for a pack of six...............
I am sure your mom with love it.....
Reply:That is very nice of you! I can only think of one plant right now that is small and likes sun, primroses! They are very colorful and would look great in a flower pot arrangement! Marigolds also like heat, I am told. Good Luck!
Reply:Lily
Im taking a floral arrangement class but we do more of the cut cut stuff, i want the WHOLE plant :]
Flower pots? Flower/plant arranging?
Hey Lacey...
What a considerate girl you are! That is so nice.
Go to Lowes or Home Depot...they have some great inexpensive containers made out of fiberglass/plastic or resin and are relatively light and look like real stone etc. Buy one that's wide, but not so deep, so that you don't need to use so much soil.
Get a bag of good Potting Soil (Miracle gro has a decent one) and make sure that there are some drainage holes in the bottom of the container so it's doesn't get water-logged.
I love creating Container gardens. I mix all kinds of plants. I use a lot of "Impatiens and cascading petunias which are fairly inexpensive plants but really do well here in Florida. I would plant something tall in the middle of the container like a spiky/grassy plant and surround it with these florals. I also sometimes combine "Asparagus fern" which loves humidity and just flows over the sides of the pot. Mix different colors up. (wish I could post some pics of some of the ones I have going on here right now!) I'm not sure about the Marigolds as suggested earlier...mine did terribly when it started getting hot here. Never have had luck with them in containers, although they start out looking great.
Another nice idea could be a "herb planter". If she cooks, she would love it. I have one with Basil, Dill, Oregano and Parsley. I also mixed in a couple Yellow "Crown of thorns" so it's just not "all green"! It's very attractive and who say's you can't mix flowers and herbs? I planted this one in a very attractive oblong planter from Lowes that cost about 15.00.
Whatever you come up with...Your Mom is going to Love it! You're putting your heart into it!
Email me at Kat4097@yahoo.com if you would like to see some photos of various containers.
Good Luck to you...
Reply:I like flowers
Reply:what a lovely idea....
have you considered starting some flowers from seeds..this is really the cheap way to go..and pretty easy to do...some potting soil and pots or containers..can use anything........one of my favorite annual and easy to raise is moss rose http://www.sd1new.net/GardenPages/moss_r... ...they are low growing flower and in a pot they would spill over the sides...they bloom continuously....than you could add a taller plant in the center like coleus..which are extremely easy to raise from seed http://www.thegardenhelper.com/annualpla... or you could put a miniature rose in the middle...and they are not real expensive and can be found at farmers markets...and they will live a long time...here is some pics http://www.johnsminiatureroses.com/index...
if you would like to try this...than plan on sowing your seeds pretty soon so they will be blooming by the time mothers day comes around.....you still have plenty of time....and for less than ten bucks you can have a pot full of flowers..and some to plant around in your yard or to make a small flower bed.or give to others....
If you don't want to try and raise them on your own..you can always buy them at a farmers market...and they are like a dollar something for a pack of six...............
I am sure your mom with love it.....
Reply:That is very nice of you! I can only think of one plant right now that is small and likes sun, primroses! They are very colorful and would look great in a flower pot arrangement! Marigolds also like heat, I am told. Good Luck!
Reply:Lily
How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?
I have a flower pot with dirt in it and no plants. Right now, it is covered with fuzzy moss.
How should I remove this moss before planting some seeds into the flower pot?
(I was thinking of plucking it all out by hand or scraping the top layer of soil off.)
Do you have any suggestions for removal?
Will it the moss prevent my flowers from growing?
How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?
take all the dirt out ...clean the pot, buy new potting soil ...then plant your seeds...you do have a drainage hole in the bottom of it i assume ? sounds like heavy, soggy, wet, soil...seeds don't like that they'll rot...also i'd suspect your pots is on the north side of where ever...try the morning sun, avoid noon sun ...throw in some osmocoat for go measure [time released fertilizer]
Reply:You really need to dump all the old dirt out and start over. The old dirt has no nutrients left it for new plants. Use Miracle Grow potting soil. It has a fertilizer in it and your flowers will grow like crazy.
Reply:If you would like to remove moss from pots, stones and statuary, simply scrub it off and keep the area drier.
How should I remove this moss before planting some seeds into the flower pot?
(I was thinking of plucking it all out by hand or scraping the top layer of soil off.)
Do you have any suggestions for removal?
Will it the moss prevent my flowers from growing?
How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?
take all the dirt out ...clean the pot, buy new potting soil ...then plant your seeds...you do have a drainage hole in the bottom of it i assume ? sounds like heavy, soggy, wet, soil...seeds don't like that they'll rot...also i'd suspect your pots is on the north side of where ever...try the morning sun, avoid noon sun ...throw in some osmocoat for go measure [time released fertilizer]
Reply:You really need to dump all the old dirt out and start over. The old dirt has no nutrients left it for new plants. Use Miracle Grow potting soil. It has a fertilizer in it and your flowers will grow like crazy.
Reply:If you would like to remove moss from pots, stones and statuary, simply scrub it off and keep the area drier.
Hanging flower pots on trees?
Where can I get the metal ring brackets that go around tree trunks to hang flower baskets (hanging baskets)?
Hanging flower pots on trees?
these are not good for the tree.if you need to hang flower basketsfrom a tree use large cup hooks. at least these will not gildle the tree.
Reply:home depot /lowes/ or walmart and i think target aslo sells them i bought mine at home depot...
Hanging flower pots on trees?
these are not good for the tree.if you need to hang flower basketsfrom a tree use large cup hooks. at least these will not gildle the tree.
Reply:home depot /lowes/ or walmart and i think target aslo sells them i bought mine at home depot...
My neighbours cat uses my balcony flower pots as a toilet. How do i stop this. My neighbour is a crack Whore.?
there are cat deterrent granules sold in most garden retail outlets, you can purchace them inexpensively and put them around your plants, and some on the soil... they have no affect on the soil quality or the health of the plants, nor in that matter, the health of the cat... i used a can like this to get rid of my 'crack whore' of a neighbour's cat lol
http://www.biconet.com/critter/GIFs/catg...
for shoe lasts
http://www.biconet.com/critter/GIFs/catg...
for shoe lasts
Flower Pots help?
Ok, For school i need to write down 3 different types of flower pot, The material its made from, The cost and the features.
Please help fast, Thanks
Flower Pots help?
Well, there are terra cotta pots, ceramic pots, and plastic pots to start with.
Terra cotta pots are a natural material; readily available and relatively cheap. Terracotta pots (baked earth) are baked clay that has not been glazed and is also applied to the reddish-brown colour considered most typical of the material. The popularity of terracotta pots has grown over the years due to the fact that the range of pots available continues to improve whilst still maintaining reasonable prices. As well as this, almost any plant looks good in a terracotta pot regardless of whether you are growing it inside, in the greenhouse or out in the garden. You can buy them in a wide range of shapes and sizes and either plain or decorated so you are very likely to find a design that matches your existing decor. If you keep your plants in the garden you can even be rest assured that your terracotta pots are safe in winter because as they are fired at such high temperatures they are somewhat frost resistant.
Ceramic pots can be awfully heavy, and plastic pots keep moisture in longer, as opposed to terra cotta whose pores allow the plant to dry out faster.
Reply:Is it flower or plant pots you need information on? You should find what you need at the link below.
Please help fast, Thanks
Flower Pots help?
Well, there are terra cotta pots, ceramic pots, and plastic pots to start with.
Terra cotta pots are a natural material; readily available and relatively cheap. Terracotta pots (baked earth) are baked clay that has not been glazed and is also applied to the reddish-brown colour considered most typical of the material. The popularity of terracotta pots has grown over the years due to the fact that the range of pots available continues to improve whilst still maintaining reasonable prices. As well as this, almost any plant looks good in a terracotta pot regardless of whether you are growing it inside, in the greenhouse or out in the garden. You can buy them in a wide range of shapes and sizes and either plain or decorated so you are very likely to find a design that matches your existing decor. If you keep your plants in the garden you can even be rest assured that your terracotta pots are safe in winter because as they are fired at such high temperatures they are somewhat frost resistant.
Ceramic pots can be awfully heavy, and plastic pots keep moisture in longer, as opposed to terra cotta whose pores allow the plant to dry out faster.
Reply:Is it flower or plant pots you need information on? You should find what you need at the link below.
My flower pots do not have drain holes......Help.?
Will a flower thrive in a flower pot without drainage?Can I put any thing in the pot to help with drainage?Thanks in advance.
My flower pots do not have drain holes......Help.?
What you need to do is put some rocks or anything with unusual shapes in the bottom before putting in your potting soil to aid in drainage. Rocks and other items put in the bottom will help but I would also suggest putting a hole in the bottom for drainage.
If you dont have a drill bring it over to my house and I will put a hole in it for you. If you cant find my place ... take it to a neighbor if you have one that has a drill or take it to work and have one of the guys take it home and drill it for you.
Nothing is impossible ...
Enjoy
Reply:It depends on what kind of plant you are growing as to if it will thrive in a pot with no drainage holes. I suggest that you put holes in the bottom with a reaming tool or something if it is at all possible.
Reply:They can, but you have to be extra careful with them. You can put a layer of large stones in the bottom before adding the soil. This will allow the water to drain into the stones and away from the roots. However, you will have to be very careful about how much water you add and need to allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Some plants may not like this treatment.
If they are not terribly expensive pots, and if you have a large drill bit, you can try drilling out a hole in the bottom yourself. My husband has done this for me and it worked. However, it CAN result in the pot cracking, so do not do this if it is a really nice, expensive pot. Might be too risky.
Reply:The other answers look good, put rock or broken terra-cotta in the bottom %26amp;/or use a grow pot and have your plants double-potted.
Another idea I got from a friend who loves her pots but they don't have drainage is: use water plants.
Other years it's been a problem because she would choose regular annuals %26amp; have to try to tip the pot after rains to help dry it some but she never had good results with the annuals she put in it. This year she found some really beautiful water plants %26amp; the planters look great.
Good Luck!
Reply:take one of those knives u get in toolboxes and cut 4 holes in the bottom of the pot.
Reply:You didn't say what they were made of but, maybe you could drill a hole in them. If not, then put some rocks in the bottom and buy a moisture gage so you don't over water.
Reply:'You can either drill holes with drill( very carefully) or you can place pots( such as plastic ones) inside your pots. flower will survive if you know exactly how much water to water it and not over-water it, but its harder to do, you might need a moisture tester, etc.. it;s easier to have holes there.
Reply:Those are not flower pots that you grow flower in. Those are for looks only. You are suppose to put a pot of flowers down into these non-hole posts. When it is time to water the flowers, take the pot out of the non-hole pots, put it in a sink and water. After it is well drained, put it back into the non-hole pot.
Reply:If you can you really need to drill holes in your pot. It is possible to drill holes in ceramic, but you will need a special drill bit and you will have to drill slowly. You could also fill the bottom with rocks, however, the roots will eventually reach the rocks and that could lead to root rot.
Good luck
My flower pots do not have drain holes......Help.?
What you need to do is put some rocks or anything with unusual shapes in the bottom before putting in your potting soil to aid in drainage. Rocks and other items put in the bottom will help but I would also suggest putting a hole in the bottom for drainage.
If you dont have a drill bring it over to my house and I will put a hole in it for you. If you cant find my place ... take it to a neighbor if you have one that has a drill or take it to work and have one of the guys take it home and drill it for you.
Nothing is impossible ...
Enjoy
Reply:It depends on what kind of plant you are growing as to if it will thrive in a pot with no drainage holes. I suggest that you put holes in the bottom with a reaming tool or something if it is at all possible.
Reply:They can, but you have to be extra careful with them. You can put a layer of large stones in the bottom before adding the soil. This will allow the water to drain into the stones and away from the roots. However, you will have to be very careful about how much water you add and need to allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Some plants may not like this treatment.
If they are not terribly expensive pots, and if you have a large drill bit, you can try drilling out a hole in the bottom yourself. My husband has done this for me and it worked. However, it CAN result in the pot cracking, so do not do this if it is a really nice, expensive pot. Might be too risky.
Reply:The other answers look good, put rock or broken terra-cotta in the bottom %26amp;/or use a grow pot and have your plants double-potted.
Another idea I got from a friend who loves her pots but they don't have drainage is: use water plants.
Other years it's been a problem because she would choose regular annuals %26amp; have to try to tip the pot after rains to help dry it some but she never had good results with the annuals she put in it. This year she found some really beautiful water plants %26amp; the planters look great.
Good Luck!
Reply:take one of those knives u get in toolboxes and cut 4 holes in the bottom of the pot.
Reply:You didn't say what they were made of but, maybe you could drill a hole in them. If not, then put some rocks in the bottom and buy a moisture gage so you don't over water.
Reply:'You can either drill holes with drill( very carefully) or you can place pots( such as plastic ones) inside your pots. flower will survive if you know exactly how much water to water it and not over-water it, but its harder to do, you might need a moisture tester, etc.. it;s easier to have holes there.
Reply:Those are not flower pots that you grow flower in. Those are for looks only. You are suppose to put a pot of flowers down into these non-hole posts. When it is time to water the flowers, take the pot out of the non-hole pots, put it in a sink and water. After it is well drained, put it back into the non-hole pot.
Reply:If you can you really need to drill holes in your pot. It is possible to drill holes in ceramic, but you will need a special drill bit and you will have to drill slowly. You could also fill the bottom with rocks, however, the roots will eventually reach the rocks and that could lead to root rot.
Good luck
How early can I start flower seeds in jiffy pots (wisconsin)?
sunflowers and shasta daisies- they will be planted outside when the weather is better...
How early can I start flower seeds in jiffy pots (wisconsin)?
You can start the shasta daisies now, but I would wait on the sunflower since it is quite a big seedling when germinated
Reply:Hmm reading spams' answer lol..in fact I already have tons of seeds going..my cantaloupes sprout out bigger than the sunflowers have..usually about 6 to 8 weeks before the last freeze is proper..tomateos about 10 weeks...You can start them now..do not use the common bagged potting soil for seedlings..it is too "dense" and compacts down to a hard substance hindering your the growth of the striving seedlings..I bought a large bag of vermiculite and perlite at home depot(about 4 feet tall but very light 16 pounds) I mix one third perlite,one third vermiculite, and one third peat mox together for a very light soil on my seeds..they retain moisture, and make a very loose medium for the seeds to emerge through..I have no less than 200 seeds already sprouted and getting ready to be planted...I take mine outside where they get natural sun as often as I can if not too cold..then when rainy and cold I put them under my indoor flourescent light to contiinue growing..A flourescent light must not be no further than about 3 to 4 inches from the top of the seedlings, or they will become "leggy" and fall over..here are a few pictures..Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the seedlings going on now..but I do have some of my basil and a few other plant pictures from an earlier date..here are some pictures of this going on and the end results..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
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Reply:It's almost spring there isn't it?
I would start them now but be prepared to keep them warm in a green hose or something similar or else they will die if it gets to cold. Especially the sunflowers, they love the heat.
Reply:I have started both of these flowers from seed but in different ways. You can start them 4-6 weeks before your last frost date, or when the package directs. However, I find they grow much better when direct sown into the ground. Especially the sunflowers. The ones that the birds plant for me always far exceed the ones I start in pots, which tend to get leggy because it's very difficult to get enough sunlight for them unless you have a greenhouse.
Here is a map of the last spring frost dates in Wisconsin.
http://www.wisconline.com/almanac/garden...
Reply:Put potting soil and time-release fertilizer in the jiffies, add seed and water, place in sun. Transplant to larger pot or tray as seedlngs get bigger. Contact Burpee's website for tips.
Make sure it is after frosts before putting outside. Timing of when to start the seeds is important. You don't want giant plants in the house waiting to be put outside.
Reply:check wlth the state agricultural extension service, for the last frost date. Back up 3-6 weeks depending on the plant..
Here is a starting site.
http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/
How early can I start flower seeds in jiffy pots (wisconsin)?
You can start the shasta daisies now, but I would wait on the sunflower since it is quite a big seedling when germinated
Reply:Hmm reading spams' answer lol..in fact I already have tons of seeds going..my cantaloupes sprout out bigger than the sunflowers have..usually about 6 to 8 weeks before the last freeze is proper..tomateos about 10 weeks...You can start them now..do not use the common bagged potting soil for seedlings..it is too "dense" and compacts down to a hard substance hindering your the growth of the striving seedlings..I bought a large bag of vermiculite and perlite at home depot(about 4 feet tall but very light 16 pounds) I mix one third perlite,one third vermiculite, and one third peat mox together for a very light soil on my seeds..they retain moisture, and make a very loose medium for the seeds to emerge through..I have no less than 200 seeds already sprouted and getting ready to be planted...I take mine outside where they get natural sun as often as I can if not too cold..then when rainy and cold I put them under my indoor flourescent light to contiinue growing..A flourescent light must not be no further than about 3 to 4 inches from the top of the seedlings, or they will become "leggy" and fall over..here are a few pictures..Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the seedlings going on now..but I do have some of my basil and a few other plant pictures from an earlier date..here are some pictures of this going on and the end results..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcbeachrat/...
Reply:It's almost spring there isn't it?
I would start them now but be prepared to keep them warm in a green hose or something similar or else they will die if it gets to cold. Especially the sunflowers, they love the heat.
Reply:I have started both of these flowers from seed but in different ways. You can start them 4-6 weeks before your last frost date, or when the package directs. However, I find they grow much better when direct sown into the ground. Especially the sunflowers. The ones that the birds plant for me always far exceed the ones I start in pots, which tend to get leggy because it's very difficult to get enough sunlight for them unless you have a greenhouse.
Here is a map of the last spring frost dates in Wisconsin.
http://www.wisconline.com/almanac/garden...
Reply:Put potting soil and time-release fertilizer in the jiffies, add seed and water, place in sun. Transplant to larger pot or tray as seedlngs get bigger. Contact Burpee's website for tips.
Make sure it is after frosts before putting outside. Timing of when to start the seeds is important. You don't want giant plants in the house waiting to be put outside.
Reply:check wlth the state agricultural extension service, for the last frost date. Back up 3-6 weeks depending on the plant..
Here is a starting site.
http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/
How do i make flower pots w/ chocolate lollipops for shower favors?
Any ideas where to find the materials I need....such as the flower pots and how much they would cost or how big i should get them? I'd like to make flower pots with calla lily lollipops for a bridal shower favor....i am hoping to make them for a cheap amount.....any ideas or suggestions?thanks!!!
How do i make flower pots w/ chocolate lollipops for shower favors?
You can get all the items at your local craftstores. You need:
Flower pots
Candy molds
paint brushes if you want the chocolate lolipops to be decorative
Melting wafers or Chocolate
Oil based flavoring if you want to flavor you lolipops different flavors
lolipop sticks
lolipop bags and twist ties
floral sculpting foam
fake moss to cover the foam.
Make the lolipops
put some foam in the flower pots
put some fake moss over the foam
stick lolipops into foam so they stand up nicely
Its a sorta cheap nice decoration.
Paint the Detail on the lolipop mold and let it set then fill the lolipop mold and gently tap out the air bubbles,insert stick and twist
Reply:Try michaels or hobby loby for some of the stuff they have stuff cheap. Also look at http://www.orientaltrading.com they have cheap party stuff. If you can get ahold of a catalog or request one they usually have free shipping on a certain size order. Ask them for a bridal catalog. They have them. Also look at garden centers for pots. Look in un expected places for wedding stuff and not usual wedding stuff because it is usuallly market up. Oriental trading is just really cheap for everything and they also have craft catalogs. Be careful because some of their suff is really cheaply made. Do not make center pieces too big or people cannot see eachother. If you are purchasing things just do not mention it is for a wedding or you will get a huge mark up from florests. Say it is for a baby shower or first comunion or quiencena party or something. I know someone who a florest wanted to raise prices on when they found out the same flowers were for a wedding with no changes. Look at fabric stores for tool (that mesh fabric if you need it) Just do not buy things at expected places buy them where you can get them the cheapest. Buy in cases if you can. That is if you need a case of vases or pots or whatever. Make a prototype and then decide what you want. Then buy in bulk. find what you want a sample and take it apart to see how they made it find a photo on the web or check out a book at the library and make sure you can make it before you buy all the stuff. Remember hot glue guns are your friend. Just do not burn the fingers and take plenty of time before. Hopefully you have friends to help.
Reply:You can buy them here:
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If you want to make them, I suggest you go into a large craft store where they have candy you can mold and molds to make it with. You might be able to find molds for flowers and flower pots.
Reply:I just got a chocolate "flower" thing at a wedding reception. It's a chocolate (wrapped in pink foil) on top of a stem. Some sort of wire green ribbon holds it in place. The other thing given at the reception was a little pot with a baggie of dirt, a handmade little packet of seeds and 3 decorative stones. It was all wrapped in netting. The note inside said "Blank and Blank wish for you to have the beauty of wedding bells in your garden...followed by instructions for planting the "Canterbury Bells". You can probably get what you need at a dollar store.
Reply:o0o my friend did this for he sweet 16 ok well the flower pots should be lik medium sizd and you can paint them and decorate them with anything so you need the pots an ddecorations and some of that fake grss and that like styrofoam to hold them in place
Reply:Sometimes youcan find little pots at teh dollar store. Usually in the spring though, so you might have trouble. Michael's would be your next best bet. Get the little ones though, so youdon't have to make TONS of flowers. It will be more trouble than youthink. They also sell the Wilton white chocolate too. They have 40% off coupons in the paper every other Sunday. Get a few people to go with and use them. If youexplain to a manager that youneed lots of items, they sometimes let you use the coupon on your ENTIRE purchase. Good Luck!!
Reply:Not sure if this will help or even what your looking for.
Tarra cotta xsm flowering pots can be bought any where for cheap, some dollar stores carry them. cake mix chocolate, bake in the pots, ice with chocolate icing and then crumple up some choclate cookies dip iced cake into the crumpled cookie and then insert lollipop into the the top and it looks like a calla lily lollipop inserted in dirt. If this is a party favour for others to take home, place them in small bags leave them by the door so people can grab on the way out, include a fork if you like, but this will be a sure hit!
Reply:I'm not sure where you live. I live in Canada, here are some places you can find cheap flower pots...
- Rona
- Michael's (they usually will have sales)
- Dollarama (4 for $1, or 3 for $1...depending on the size).
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How do i make flower pots w/ chocolate lollipops for shower favors?
You can get all the items at your local craftstores. You need:
Flower pots
Candy molds
paint brushes if you want the chocolate lolipops to be decorative
Melting wafers or Chocolate
Oil based flavoring if you want to flavor you lolipops different flavors
lolipop sticks
lolipop bags and twist ties
floral sculpting foam
fake moss to cover the foam.
Make the lolipops
put some foam in the flower pots
put some fake moss over the foam
stick lolipops into foam so they stand up nicely
Its a sorta cheap nice decoration.
Paint the Detail on the lolipop mold and let it set then fill the lolipop mold and gently tap out the air bubbles,insert stick and twist
Reply:Try michaels or hobby loby for some of the stuff they have stuff cheap. Also look at http://www.orientaltrading.com they have cheap party stuff. If you can get ahold of a catalog or request one they usually have free shipping on a certain size order. Ask them for a bridal catalog. They have them. Also look at garden centers for pots. Look in un expected places for wedding stuff and not usual wedding stuff because it is usuallly market up. Oriental trading is just really cheap for everything and they also have craft catalogs. Be careful because some of their suff is really cheaply made. Do not make center pieces too big or people cannot see eachother. If you are purchasing things just do not mention it is for a wedding or you will get a huge mark up from florests. Say it is for a baby shower or first comunion or quiencena party or something. I know someone who a florest wanted to raise prices on when they found out the same flowers were for a wedding with no changes. Look at fabric stores for tool (that mesh fabric if you need it) Just do not buy things at expected places buy them where you can get them the cheapest. Buy in cases if you can. That is if you need a case of vases or pots or whatever. Make a prototype and then decide what you want. Then buy in bulk. find what you want a sample and take it apart to see how they made it find a photo on the web or check out a book at the library and make sure you can make it before you buy all the stuff. Remember hot glue guns are your friend. Just do not burn the fingers and take plenty of time before. Hopefully you have friends to help.
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If you want to make them, I suggest you go into a large craft store where they have candy you can mold and molds to make it with. You might be able to find molds for flowers and flower pots.
Reply:I just got a chocolate "flower" thing at a wedding reception. It's a chocolate (wrapped in pink foil) on top of a stem. Some sort of wire green ribbon holds it in place. The other thing given at the reception was a little pot with a baggie of dirt, a handmade little packet of seeds and 3 decorative stones. It was all wrapped in netting. The note inside said "Blank and Blank wish for you to have the beauty of wedding bells in your garden...followed by instructions for planting the "Canterbury Bells". You can probably get what you need at a dollar store.
Reply:o0o my friend did this for he sweet 16 ok well the flower pots should be lik medium sizd and you can paint them and decorate them with anything so you need the pots an ddecorations and some of that fake grss and that like styrofoam to hold them in place
Reply:Sometimes youcan find little pots at teh dollar store. Usually in the spring though, so you might have trouble. Michael's would be your next best bet. Get the little ones though, so youdon't have to make TONS of flowers. It will be more trouble than youthink. They also sell the Wilton white chocolate too. They have 40% off coupons in the paper every other Sunday. Get a few people to go with and use them. If youexplain to a manager that youneed lots of items, they sometimes let you use the coupon on your ENTIRE purchase. Good Luck!!
Reply:Not sure if this will help or even what your looking for.
Tarra cotta xsm flowering pots can be bought any where for cheap, some dollar stores carry them. cake mix chocolate, bake in the pots, ice with chocolate icing and then crumple up some choclate cookies dip iced cake into the crumpled cookie and then insert lollipop into the the top and it looks like a calla lily lollipop inserted in dirt. If this is a party favour for others to take home, place them in small bags leave them by the door so people can grab on the way out, include a fork if you like, but this will be a sure hit!
Reply:I'm not sure where you live. I live in Canada, here are some places you can find cheap flower pots...
- Rona
- Michael's (they usually will have sales)
- Dollarama (4 for $1, or 3 for $1...depending on the size).
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What kind of natural remedies are there for removing bugs in your flower pots.?
Hi,
Try thes suggestions: http://www.planetnatural.com/site/gnatro...
http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp?...
I've bought some of the gnat control product and it is good, AND safe.
Hope this helps,
Dave
What kind of natural remedies are there for removing bugs in your flower pots.?
1) picking them off, one by one
2) spraying them off with a shot of water (outside, of course)
3) using insecticidal soap - but, be careful. Insecticidal soap and the alternative - weak solution of dish washing liquid in water - can burn tender leaves, especially if the plant is left in any kind of direct sunlight. Spray the leaves with the solution, let it sit for a few minutes, then spray again with clean water to rinse off of the leaves. When you spray with insecticidal soap, you MUST spray under the leaves, as well. Soap only kills bugs that it comes in contact with and lots of bugs hide under leaves.
None of those steps will eliminate the pests, but it will help keep the varmints down in numbers.
The suggestion about marigolds is a good one, but it's not because bugs love marigolds, it's because they hate most varieties and stay away. Some marigolds are more effective than others.
Sticky yellow traps catch a lot of bugs but will not eliminate all bugs from your flower pots. Sticky yellow traps are found in nurseries and garden centers. They cost about $5 for a package of four of them. I use them all the time.
Reply:my dad is a groundsman and we have our own business in lawn mowing.
and the best thing to do is mix brown vinegar with water and water it down heaps and put it into a spray bottle and spray over your plants.
or plant marigolds in a pot next to them because bugs LOVE marigolds.
good luck
Reply:There are insecticide soaps that will kill them or run them out. You can use regular dish soap in a very weak mix. If you dont use very much just enough to get rid of the bugs it wont hurt the plant.
Try thes suggestions: http://www.planetnatural.com/site/gnatro...
http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp?...
I've bought some of the gnat control product and it is good, AND safe.
Hope this helps,
Dave
What kind of natural remedies are there for removing bugs in your flower pots.?
1) picking them off, one by one
2) spraying them off with a shot of water (outside, of course)
3) using insecticidal soap - but, be careful. Insecticidal soap and the alternative - weak solution of dish washing liquid in water - can burn tender leaves, especially if the plant is left in any kind of direct sunlight. Spray the leaves with the solution, let it sit for a few minutes, then spray again with clean water to rinse off of the leaves. When you spray with insecticidal soap, you MUST spray under the leaves, as well. Soap only kills bugs that it comes in contact with and lots of bugs hide under leaves.
None of those steps will eliminate the pests, but it will help keep the varmints down in numbers.
The suggestion about marigolds is a good one, but it's not because bugs love marigolds, it's because they hate most varieties and stay away. Some marigolds are more effective than others.
Sticky yellow traps catch a lot of bugs but will not eliminate all bugs from your flower pots. Sticky yellow traps are found in nurseries and garden centers. They cost about $5 for a package of four of them. I use them all the time.
Reply:my dad is a groundsman and we have our own business in lawn mowing.
and the best thing to do is mix brown vinegar with water and water it down heaps and put it into a spray bottle and spray over your plants.
or plant marigolds in a pot next to them because bugs LOVE marigolds.
good luck
Reply:There are insecticide soaps that will kill them or run them out. You can use regular dish soap in a very weak mix. If you dont use very much just enough to get rid of the bugs it wont hurt the plant.
Why is the dirt in my flower pot always wet and after it rains the water just rests on top, doesn't soak in?
All my other flower pots are okay, it's just one. I used the same dirt for all but after raining it's like a swimming pool between the dirt and the rim of the flower pot. The flowers don't seem to be growing very well neither.
Why is the dirt in my flower pot always wet and after it rains the water just rests on top, doesn't soak in?
I'd take the plant and soil out of the pot and see if there was something blocking the drainage holes.
The other thing that may be causing this is the soil is bone dry and the air in the soil is acting like a bubble, keeping the water from soaking in.
Squeeze the water out of the soil in handfuls before repotting the plant, the roots need to breathe just like the leaves do, and not enough air makes it easy for anaerobic (not needing air) microbes to grow and eat the roots.
I have a trick to keeping the soil in my pots; even with relatively big drainage holes:
You know those plastic scrubbing pads that are cheap to buy and relatively thin? They're like strands of plastic matted together.
I put them in the pot over the drainage holes. The scrubbies catch the dirt but let the water through - they also aerate a bit as the air has a whole layer it can circulate in.
Check the dollar stores for them - I can get a pack of 8 big ones for a buck.
Reply:Do you have a drain hole in bottom of pot ? Or is it plugged.?
Some pots don't have drain holes, but should.
Why is the dirt in my flower pot always wet and after it rains the water just rests on top, doesn't soak in?
I'd take the plant and soil out of the pot and see if there was something blocking the drainage holes.
The other thing that may be causing this is the soil is bone dry and the air in the soil is acting like a bubble, keeping the water from soaking in.
Squeeze the water out of the soil in handfuls before repotting the plant, the roots need to breathe just like the leaves do, and not enough air makes it easy for anaerobic (not needing air) microbes to grow and eat the roots.
I have a trick to keeping the soil in my pots; even with relatively big drainage holes:
You know those plastic scrubbing pads that are cheap to buy and relatively thin? They're like strands of plastic matted together.
I put them in the pot over the drainage holes. The scrubbies catch the dirt but let the water through - they also aerate a bit as the air has a whole layer it can circulate in.
Check the dollar stores for them - I can get a pack of 8 big ones for a buck.
Reply:Do you have a drain hole in bottom of pot ? Or is it plugged.?
Some pots don't have drain holes, but should.
Little ants everywhere outside! In flower pots, crawling up my birdbaths, on bricks! Driving me crazy!?
They are sooooo GROSS!!!! We live in the country and always have some but this year there are like thousands at one time in flower pots with there nastiy white/yellow egg looking things! Can you tell I HATE ants!!!!???? I spray them wiith bug killer but to no avail they are back in the pots, bricks, ects in two days! We take great pride in our yard and flower gardens! Any adive?
Thank you much!
P.S. We live in the South if that helps.
Little ants everywhere outside! In flower pots, crawling up my birdbaths, on bricks! Driving me crazy!?
Get some boric acid (my favorite!). Dissolve it and some sugar in some water, put it near your intruders and bye-bye anties. I live in North Carolina, and it works here. Check out this website. It has many, many ant-fighting ideas:
http://www.thefrugallife.com/ants.html
Reply:You don't belong in the countryside, you should go back to the city, and get plastic flowers surrounded with toxic chemicals. The countryside is for nature, not toxic chemicals and people who can't tolerate nature.
Reply:sounds like sugar ants to me, if theyre fire ants even worse, but my suggestion to you would be to either hire an exterminator or find the nest yourself and pour poison all over it and then spread poison granules over the rest of your property.
Reply:Put Terro baits around your house. They work well.
Reply:If they're fire ants, we've had luck with "Over 'n Out" so far (Texas).
If they're other types, there's a powder from Ortho, I think it is, that we've had luck with in spreading it around. You'll probably need to do regular applications with it, though, to keep them at bay.
Good luck!
Reply:Terro ant killer
Home depot or Walmart
Reply:take some spearmint leaves and water and puree them in a blender. Then get a mist sprayer or a 20 gallon hose spray and drench those little ants and make sure you do this several times and always have some on hand for another time - This works I have tried it and now they are gone!
Thank you much!
P.S. We live in the South if that helps.
Little ants everywhere outside! In flower pots, crawling up my birdbaths, on bricks! Driving me crazy!?
Get some boric acid (my favorite!). Dissolve it and some sugar in some water, put it near your intruders and bye-bye anties. I live in North Carolina, and it works here. Check out this website. It has many, many ant-fighting ideas:
http://www.thefrugallife.com/ants.html
Reply:You don't belong in the countryside, you should go back to the city, and get plastic flowers surrounded with toxic chemicals. The countryside is for nature, not toxic chemicals and people who can't tolerate nature.
Reply:sounds like sugar ants to me, if theyre fire ants even worse, but my suggestion to you would be to either hire an exterminator or find the nest yourself and pour poison all over it and then spread poison granules over the rest of your property.
Reply:Put Terro baits around your house. They work well.
Reply:If they're fire ants, we've had luck with "Over 'n Out" so far (Texas).
If they're other types, there's a powder from Ortho, I think it is, that we've had luck with in spreading it around. You'll probably need to do regular applications with it, though, to keep them at bay.
Good luck!
Reply:Terro ant killer
Home depot or Walmart
Reply:take some spearmint leaves and water and puree them in a blender. Then get a mist sprayer or a 20 gallon hose spray and drench those little ants and make sure you do this several times and always have some on hand for another time - This works I have tried it and now they are gone!
How many flower pots are imported into the uk each year?
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How many flower pots are imported into the uk each year?
I'd guess at thousands...
Reply:roughly the same number as drainage holes .lol
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How many flower pots are imported into the uk each year?
I'd guess at thousands...
Reply:roughly the same number as drainage holes .lol
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What are some good and pretty flowers to grow in pots?
I would like to put some flowers on my porch. I do not have a green thumb at all, so I am looking for something that is very low maintenance, will grow in flower pots pretty well and is hopefully pretty.
What are some good and pretty flowers to grow in pots?
The most important thing is to water them -- maybe every day! Because out on the porch it gets dry, and the pots don't hold much water, and the roots have no where to go to find more water.
Also, choose pots that are made of plastic, not terra cotta -- they hold the moisture in better. You may want to add a mulch of newspaper, tea leaves, grass clippings, etc. to help keep the moisture in.
Geraniums are VERY traditional in pots -- they last until frost, and if you bring them inside before frost, they'll bloom in the winter, too. They come in all sorts of colors, and with many different types of leaves (so even if they aren't blooming, they are still pretty).
Begonias can be brought in, too.
Pansies, nasturtiums, and petunias are great for the summer because they keep blooming a long time.
(-: If you really can't keep up with the watering, there are many cute cactuses around these days! Some even bloom.
If you want a cute Fourth of July planter, plant red salvia, white alyssum and white petunias, and blue (or as blue as you can find) lobelia. Nemophilia is a *great* blue plant, too. These flowers will keep blooming a long time too.
You can get most of these flowers at any garden store. I wouldn't mess with seeds at this point.
Oh, there are some cute mini-sunflowers, though, that might be good from seed.
Just keep 'em watered! One way to make sure you water them is to keep a pretty watering can FILLED WITH WATER on the porch. As soon as you give them a drink, fill it up with water RIGHT AWAY. If you give them daily waterings, I don't think you'll have a mosquito problem. Try to link watering time with a specific thing in your day -- like you come home and you water them on the way in.
Some people say watering in the evening is bad for them, but if that's the only time you can consistently water them, go for it -- just try not to get the leaves wet in the evening.
Good luck!
Reply:for full sun
dipladenia, roses, dianthus are nice. my fave is dipladenia it blooms all the time and very easy to take care of.
for shade you can use impatience and the new guinea impatience they are a little nicer.
Reply:some easy ones to grow are daisies, lillies, asian lillies, mums, daffodills. i think those are some that r easy to take care of and are pretty! maybe you could give some for may day!!
Reply:Start out by putting rocks in the bottom of the pots for drainage, then put a spike in center with pansies, petunia's, or dianthus this plant comes back every year, just cut off dead part.
Reply:Petunias are good. Begonias are also nice. You just have to keep them watered is all.
Reply:Wave petunias are low maintenance but require lots of sun. New Guinea imps are good shade plants to pot
Reply:I suggest Lantana it is sold in many different colors and is very easy to grow--foliage plants like swedish ivy--sweet potato vines--wandering jew are also easy keepers.
Reply:There are several questions to ask yourself in order to narrow down the best choices. 1) Is this location on the porch in full sun, or in part sun, or in the shade? 2) Do you want to grow only annuals (letting them die off when winter comes), or do you also want to have some perennials (bringing them inside in the winter)? 3) How big are your largest flower pots?
I've got a lot of different kinds of flowers growing in pots, on the front porch, back porch, and elsewhere. Most of them are perennials, so I keep them from year to year, but I've got to watch out that they don't freeze in the winter.
The crown of thorns (Euphorbia splendens) is probably the most durable of all of them, and does well indoors or out. The flowers are red or pink, depending upon the variety. It blooms most of the time, but the plant is interesting even when not in bloom.
Cosmos are annuals that are easy to grow in pots. Just be sure to choose one of the short varieties, because some varieties can be 4 feet tall -- a bit tall for most pots.
Gazania flowers are beautiful and come in many color varieties. They do well in pots for me. They are perennials, but some varieties can be grown as annuals. They are low, spreading plants with a long blooming season. You might want to have them share a pot with a more upright kind of plant for contrast.
I've got a gaillardia and an alstroemeria both doing very well in pots, with lots of beautiful flowers. The gaillardia stops blooming when winter comes, but the alstroemaria just keeps on sending out new flushes of flowers all the time.
In small pots I've got a couple of varieties of cyclamens, which are simply beautiful. The one tricky thing about cyclamens is that some varieties need to have a short dormant period in the summer. In the winter I bring them in for winter color in the house.
I've got a columbine blooming right now in a small pot, and a fuchsia blooming in a large pot. Both have beautiful flowers. I found some fuchsias hard to grow, and others quite easy. So if you want to try fuchsias, then you might try several varieties, and see which one does best for you.
Finally, if you've got a larger pot, you might consider growing a dwarf citrus tree, such as orange or lemon. They typically produce several flushes of white flowers each year, which contrast nicely with the glossy green foliage. Some varieties have wonderfully scented flowers. And the colorful fruits not only look good, but are good to eat!
Reply:WAVE PETUNIAS MAKE EXCELLENT FLOWERS ON A PORCH WE GROW THEM IN 18 INCH PATIO POTS AND THEY GROW BIG AND HANG OVER POT EASY TO MAINTAIN WATER THEM AT LEAST ONCE A DAY REAL WELL AND THEY WILL STAY BEAUTIFUL FOR LONG TIME
What are some good and pretty flowers to grow in pots?
The most important thing is to water them -- maybe every day! Because out on the porch it gets dry, and the pots don't hold much water, and the roots have no where to go to find more water.
Also, choose pots that are made of plastic, not terra cotta -- they hold the moisture in better. You may want to add a mulch of newspaper, tea leaves, grass clippings, etc. to help keep the moisture in.
Geraniums are VERY traditional in pots -- they last until frost, and if you bring them inside before frost, they'll bloom in the winter, too. They come in all sorts of colors, and with many different types of leaves (so even if they aren't blooming, they are still pretty).
Begonias can be brought in, too.
Pansies, nasturtiums, and petunias are great for the summer because they keep blooming a long time.
(-: If you really can't keep up with the watering, there are many cute cactuses around these days! Some even bloom.
If you want a cute Fourth of July planter, plant red salvia, white alyssum and white petunias, and blue (or as blue as you can find) lobelia. Nemophilia is a *great* blue plant, too. These flowers will keep blooming a long time too.
You can get most of these flowers at any garden store. I wouldn't mess with seeds at this point.
Oh, there are some cute mini-sunflowers, though, that might be good from seed.
Just keep 'em watered! One way to make sure you water them is to keep a pretty watering can FILLED WITH WATER on the porch. As soon as you give them a drink, fill it up with water RIGHT AWAY. If you give them daily waterings, I don't think you'll have a mosquito problem. Try to link watering time with a specific thing in your day -- like you come home and you water them on the way in.
Some people say watering in the evening is bad for them, but if that's the only time you can consistently water them, go for it -- just try not to get the leaves wet in the evening.
Good luck!
Reply:for full sun
dipladenia, roses, dianthus are nice. my fave is dipladenia it blooms all the time and very easy to take care of.
for shade you can use impatience and the new guinea impatience they are a little nicer.
Reply:some easy ones to grow are daisies, lillies, asian lillies, mums, daffodills. i think those are some that r easy to take care of and are pretty! maybe you could give some for may day!!
Reply:Start out by putting rocks in the bottom of the pots for drainage, then put a spike in center with pansies, petunia's, or dianthus this plant comes back every year, just cut off dead part.
Reply:Petunias are good. Begonias are also nice. You just have to keep them watered is all.
Reply:Wave petunias are low maintenance but require lots of sun. New Guinea imps are good shade plants to pot
Reply:I suggest Lantana it is sold in many different colors and is very easy to grow--foliage plants like swedish ivy--sweet potato vines--wandering jew are also easy keepers.
Reply:There are several questions to ask yourself in order to narrow down the best choices. 1) Is this location on the porch in full sun, or in part sun, or in the shade? 2) Do you want to grow only annuals (letting them die off when winter comes), or do you also want to have some perennials (bringing them inside in the winter)? 3) How big are your largest flower pots?
I've got a lot of different kinds of flowers growing in pots, on the front porch, back porch, and elsewhere. Most of them are perennials, so I keep them from year to year, but I've got to watch out that they don't freeze in the winter.
The crown of thorns (Euphorbia splendens) is probably the most durable of all of them, and does well indoors or out. The flowers are red or pink, depending upon the variety. It blooms most of the time, but the plant is interesting even when not in bloom.
Cosmos are annuals that are easy to grow in pots. Just be sure to choose one of the short varieties, because some varieties can be 4 feet tall -- a bit tall for most pots.
Gazania flowers are beautiful and come in many color varieties. They do well in pots for me. They are perennials, but some varieties can be grown as annuals. They are low, spreading plants with a long blooming season. You might want to have them share a pot with a more upright kind of plant for contrast.
I've got a gaillardia and an alstroemeria both doing very well in pots, with lots of beautiful flowers. The gaillardia stops blooming when winter comes, but the alstroemaria just keeps on sending out new flushes of flowers all the time.
In small pots I've got a couple of varieties of cyclamens, which are simply beautiful. The one tricky thing about cyclamens is that some varieties need to have a short dormant period in the summer. In the winter I bring them in for winter color in the house.
I've got a columbine blooming right now in a small pot, and a fuchsia blooming in a large pot. Both have beautiful flowers. I found some fuchsias hard to grow, and others quite easy. So if you want to try fuchsias, then you might try several varieties, and see which one does best for you.
Finally, if you've got a larger pot, you might consider growing a dwarf citrus tree, such as orange or lemon. They typically produce several flushes of white flowers each year, which contrast nicely with the glossy green foliage. Some varieties have wonderfully scented flowers. And the colorful fruits not only look good, but are good to eat!
Reply:WAVE PETUNIAS MAKE EXCELLENT FLOWERS ON A PORCH WE GROW THEM IN 18 INCH PATIO POTS AND THEY GROW BIG AND HANG OVER POT EASY TO MAINTAIN WATER THEM AT LEAST ONCE A DAY REAL WELL AND THEY WILL STAY BEAUTIFUL FOR LONG TIME
Hello, I need to find white aluminum rectangular flower pots about 8" long 4" high 5" wide ... know where?
I would try a local flower shop, they're more likely to be able to order them for you if your local home depot or garden centre doesn't have anything that suits you..
Hello, I need to find white aluminum rectangular flower pots about 8" long 4" high 5" wide ... know where?
google.com and do a search with this information and there are a ton of places that sell them
Reply:A metal shop could bend some up for you. Or even someone that does vinyl siding-(if they do their own aluminum trimming of the houses).
Hello, I need to find white aluminum rectangular flower pots about 8" long 4" high 5" wide ... know where?
google.com and do a search with this information and there are a ton of places that sell them
Reply:A metal shop could bend some up for you. Or even someone that does vinyl siding-(if they do their own aluminum trimming of the houses).
Do oscar fish like flower pots, and how old should they be till you try to pet them?
i am getting an oscar fish the day after christmas and had a few last minute questions. Do oscars lke to hide in flowerpots like some people put in there aquarium? And how do you know when an oscar fish is ready to be petted? That was one of the highs for getting this fish. Are cory catfish a good bottem feeder for a tank with one oscar? And do they like a lot of decorations and plants, or just a few?
Do oscar fish like flower pots, and how old should they be till you try to pet them?
Oscars will want to grow an inch per month if they are healthy and getting the right food. I hope you have an appropriate sized tank for your fish. One adult oscar should be housed in no less than a 55 gallon tank. An oscar will become an adult in 12-14 months at an inch a month.
Unless you get them together, an adult will not tolerate the addition of another oscar in the same tank. Best results are obtained by buying 6 small oscars and raising them together.
They are carnivores and need a high protein (45% minimum) diet. Do not start feeding them feeder fish. There are a lot of parasites and diseases that can come into your tank with the feeder fish. I had five at one time in a 125 gallon tank and taught them to eat a good high quality dog food pellet. They would come to the surface and actually take the pellets out of my fingers.
They are dirty fish and need a very good high volume filter and a good heater that will maintain the water at around 74-78 degrees.
They will continually rearrange whatever decorations you put in the tank, so be sure to use plastic plants so they will not get torn up.
Corys are not good tank mates for oscars, they are small and will eventually get eaten. Get yourself a plecostomus that will grow up with the oscar. They are armored and will get quite large so the oscar cannot eat them.
Do not be distressed if you see your oscar laying on its side, that is something that oscars do frequently. It is normal.
Don't forget to do your regular weekly partial (30-40%) water changes to keep him in good health and the water clear and free of ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Get a good test kit and test your water every week or so for those three toxins.
Feel free to email me if you have more questions. Be sure to enter your email address two times in the "answers" site so it will be confirmed and you can receive emails back.
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Reply:There is nothing wrong with petting a fish as long as your hands are wet so you don't hurt their slim coat. I used to have a dwarf gourami that let me pet him, it was very funny. But even more funny is my guppy that lets me pet her. If you want to pet your oscar, start it at a very voung age so he can get used to you, and by the time he gets older he will come right up to you. Oscars do like flowerpots to hide in, just make sure you get some pretty darn big ones because oscars grow to 15 inches and sometimes bigger
Reply:From http://www.aquariacentral.com/articles/o...
""Oscar behavior in the aquarium is fascinating to watch. As mentioned previously, Oscars are considered to be the most "pet-like" of fish. Oscars enjoy digging up gravel and moving small rocks to pass the time. Other activities they enjoy are chasing a bobbing ping-pong ball and playing tug-o-war with a piece of colored hose. Aside from their playful nature, Oscars are extremely territorial, particularly when they are ready to breed. When breeding, they will not tolerate other fish in the same area. In a four foot tank, this means that all other fish need to be removed, or the Oscars may fight with the others until a death occurs. Other than at breeding time, Oscars will generally tolerate other large fish. My Oscar's tankmates have included Green Terrors, Jack Dempseys, and Plecostomus. All of these have been tolerated, other than at breeding time. Surprisingly enough, despite their aggressive nature, Oscars seem to enjoy their owners petting them!""
This from my own experience - make sure it is a plain terra - cotta pot - no paint or glaze on it, and make sure you fill it a little with the gravel so the fish are unable to move it around. I've had one break when it was hit into the tank glass.
Reply:do NOT pet them. bare hands are very bad. I hope this is just a joke. you don't realy mean to pet fish do you...please say no.
Reply:Fish Don't Like to be PET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And they like salt water aquariums.
Do oscar fish like flower pots, and how old should they be till you try to pet them?
Oscars will want to grow an inch per month if they are healthy and getting the right food. I hope you have an appropriate sized tank for your fish. One adult oscar should be housed in no less than a 55 gallon tank. An oscar will become an adult in 12-14 months at an inch a month.
Unless you get them together, an adult will not tolerate the addition of another oscar in the same tank. Best results are obtained by buying 6 small oscars and raising them together.
They are carnivores and need a high protein (45% minimum) diet. Do not start feeding them feeder fish. There are a lot of parasites and diseases that can come into your tank with the feeder fish. I had five at one time in a 125 gallon tank and taught them to eat a good high quality dog food pellet. They would come to the surface and actually take the pellets out of my fingers.
They are dirty fish and need a very good high volume filter and a good heater that will maintain the water at around 74-78 degrees.
They will continually rearrange whatever decorations you put in the tank, so be sure to use plastic plants so they will not get torn up.
Corys are not good tank mates for oscars, they are small and will eventually get eaten. Get yourself a plecostomus that will grow up with the oscar. They are armored and will get quite large so the oscar cannot eat them.
Do not be distressed if you see your oscar laying on its side, that is something that oscars do frequently. It is normal.
Don't forget to do your regular weekly partial (30-40%) water changes to keep him in good health and the water clear and free of ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Get a good test kit and test your water every week or so for those three toxins.
Feel free to email me if you have more questions. Be sure to enter your email address two times in the "answers" site so it will be confirmed and you can receive emails back.
Reply:Since you have chosen to not allow people to contact you, I cannot answer your email.
You must confirm your address in the profile for yahoo answers so you can be contacted. That means you must enter it twice. Report It
Reply:There is nothing wrong with petting a fish as long as your hands are wet so you don't hurt their slim coat. I used to have a dwarf gourami that let me pet him, it was very funny. But even more funny is my guppy that lets me pet her. If you want to pet your oscar, start it at a very voung age so he can get used to you, and by the time he gets older he will come right up to you. Oscars do like flowerpots to hide in, just make sure you get some pretty darn big ones because oscars grow to 15 inches and sometimes bigger
Reply:From http://www.aquariacentral.com/articles/o...
""Oscar behavior in the aquarium is fascinating to watch. As mentioned previously, Oscars are considered to be the most "pet-like" of fish. Oscars enjoy digging up gravel and moving small rocks to pass the time. Other activities they enjoy are chasing a bobbing ping-pong ball and playing tug-o-war with a piece of colored hose. Aside from their playful nature, Oscars are extremely territorial, particularly when they are ready to breed. When breeding, they will not tolerate other fish in the same area. In a four foot tank, this means that all other fish need to be removed, or the Oscars may fight with the others until a death occurs. Other than at breeding time, Oscars will generally tolerate other large fish. My Oscar's tankmates have included Green Terrors, Jack Dempseys, and Plecostomus. All of these have been tolerated, other than at breeding time. Surprisingly enough, despite their aggressive nature, Oscars seem to enjoy their owners petting them!""
This from my own experience - make sure it is a plain terra - cotta pot - no paint or glaze on it, and make sure you fill it a little with the gravel so the fish are unable to move it around. I've had one break when it was hit into the tank glass.
Reply:do NOT pet them. bare hands are very bad. I hope this is just a joke. you don't realy mean to pet fish do you...please say no.
Reply:Fish Don't Like to be PET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And they like salt water aquariums.
What flower pots have good drainage for cactus?
I have found that you don't need a special pot for cactus. I have sand in to bottom of my pots and then I mix sand with the soil. You want the soil you put them in to be as close to a desert as possible the will grow very well. I don't water mine that often either, they seem to prefer being neglected. I have even put catus in buckets and they do very well.
What flower pots have good drainage for cactus?
All, just put rocks in the bottom for good drainage
Reply:Clay Pots work Well
horns
What flower pots have good drainage for cactus?
All, just put rocks in the bottom for good drainage
Reply:Clay Pots work Well
horns
Does anyone know how to age concrete flower pots?
Yeah, it sounds weird, but brush them with a thin layer of yogurt, then put them outside in a shady place. In a little while, they will be aged beautifully. The yogurt acts as a medium for fungus to grow, and will make them look like they have been out there forever.
Hope this is what you were asking about, Good Luck.
Does anyone know how to age concrete flower pots?
age??? or cure, if its the later this will happen by itself, as it dries it cures. as far as ageing goes, maybe try to take it and have it sand or bead blasted and see how that works for you.
Hope this is what you were asking about, Good Luck.
Does anyone know how to age concrete flower pots?
age??? or cure, if its the later this will happen by itself, as it dries it cures. as far as ageing goes, maybe try to take it and have it sand or bead blasted and see how that works for you.
Flower Seeds that grow in very small pots?
I have been mis informed by a nursery that I could buy African Violet Seeds. I have purchased 150 8x 8x 8cm pot for wedding gifts with a poem and I was going to plant African Violets. I have now been told that you cannot buy these seeds. Can you please suggest another flower that will survive in such a small pot and preferrably indoor plant and they have to begin as seeds.
Flower Seeds that grow in very small pots?
If they have to begin as seeds, do they have to remain in the pot??
How about Coleus? Its a colorful leafy plant, indoors/outdoors and should survive with careful watering in a planter that small.
Technically you can should be able to start almost any seed in those pots, its just a matter a how long they can survive in it.
Flower Seeds that grow in very small pots?
If they have to begin as seeds, do they have to remain in the pot??
How about Coleus? Its a colorful leafy plant, indoors/outdoors and should survive with careful watering in a planter that small.
Technically you can should be able to start almost any seed in those pots, its just a matter a how long they can survive in it.
Could someone tell me how to keep squirrels out of my flower pots? They are digging in them to bury nuts.?
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Could someone tell me how to keep squirrels out of my flower pots? They are digging in them to bury nuts.?
This was my solution to aggravation and stress.
Now we all just get along.
You and most of the people that plant want to know how, including myself.
You might try fitting screen or wire mesh around your potted plants, or covering the dirt around plants with sticky tape or stones. Squirrels seem most attracted to digging in loose, newly turned dirt so follow up with a top layer of mulch.
Lure them away from potted plants and bulbs by feeding them corn or sunflower seeds in a feeder located in another part of the yard. This can ultimately result in an increase in the population of squirrels in your yard, but the distraction of the constant food supply is also a good distraction.
Or
New Critter Ridder® Pepper-Based Granules Repel Small Animals
http://www.isserpr.com/critter_ridder.ht...
Me personally I installed critter feeders
all along my fence on one side of the house.
3 feeders 2 corn holders and one for my pleasure the gallon size jug that they sneak into.
Squirrel Jar Feeder/click to enlarge
mine on sale for $20
http://www.backyardwildlife.com/catalog/...
EASY MAKE jug
http://www.birdsandblooms.com/Simple-Squ...
Squirrel Snack Box/click to enlarge
http://www.backyardwildlife.com/catalog/...
Stalk Feeder/easy to make...
click to enlarge
http://www.backyardwildlife.com/catalog/...
Easy Make Hopper
http://www.tonkco.com/squirrelhopper/
"See Saw" Feeder/click to enlarge mine is similar just doesn't see saw just holds 1 ear of corn
Everything except the Gallon jug you can get at walmart for under $10.
Reply:I agree with the person who said to use screen. You can also use landscape staples to hold it down in the dirt or just cut a wire hanger and bend it into a U shape and push it down on the screen to hold it down. In my case, they would bury and also dig up what I was planting and this seems to do the trick. I cut up a piece of wire window screen with scissors and placed it over the pot. The water can get in but the animals won't.
Reply:I like the screen and cayenne answers. The squirrels are LOOKING for roots or bulbs, they and rats go after ours too.
Cayenne works because like humans, the "Capsaicin" burns their mouth. You can even put this in bird seed in feeders, because birds don't have the "receptor" in their mouths so they don't feel the burn!
Reply:Sprinkle alittle cayenne pepper(find it in the spices at the grocery store) sprinkle some on top of the dirt. Won't hurt the plant but will keep the squirrels away.
Reply:We have always used chicken wire that you can buy at Lowes or HomeDepot. The holes are big enough for most plants to poke through but too small for squirrels to use.
Reply:Cover your soil with metal screen (1/2" or smaller squares). I just cut to fit the size of the pot, buried it around 1 inch under the soil, and held them in place with rocks. The second their little paws hit the wire, they'll move on to another place.
Reply:Get a life size fake hawk or owl and put it in the same area!!
Maybe a couple of them!?
Reply:dust with cayenne pepper, works great for keeping cats out of indoor plants as well
Cheers!
Reply:We have the same problem. We got one of those plastic owls from Home Depot %26amp; sat it on the porch where the pots are. It helped some, but wasn't foolproof. If anyone else has ideas, I'd like to hear them too!
Reply:The best thing i have found is used cat litter from the litter box. just sprinkle a little and the squirrels will stay away from a place a cat goes a lot. If you don't have a cat then head down to walmart or hunting supply store and get a little fox urine and put it on some kitty litter.. does not take much but the will run.
Could someone tell me how to keep squirrels out of my flower pots? They are digging in them to bury nuts.?
This was my solution to aggravation and stress.
Now we all just get along.
You and most of the people that plant want to know how, including myself.
You might try fitting screen or wire mesh around your potted plants, or covering the dirt around plants with sticky tape or stones. Squirrels seem most attracted to digging in loose, newly turned dirt so follow up with a top layer of mulch.
Lure them away from potted plants and bulbs by feeding them corn or sunflower seeds in a feeder located in another part of the yard. This can ultimately result in an increase in the population of squirrels in your yard, but the distraction of the constant food supply is also a good distraction.
Or
New Critter Ridder® Pepper-Based Granules Repel Small Animals
http://www.isserpr.com/critter_ridder.ht...
Me personally I installed critter feeders
all along my fence on one side of the house.
3 feeders 2 corn holders and one for my pleasure the gallon size jug that they sneak into.
Squirrel Jar Feeder/click to enlarge
mine on sale for $20
http://www.backyardwildlife.com/catalog/...
EASY MAKE jug
http://www.birdsandblooms.com/Simple-Squ...
Squirrel Snack Box/click to enlarge
http://www.backyardwildlife.com/catalog/...
Stalk Feeder/easy to make...
click to enlarge
http://www.backyardwildlife.com/catalog/...
Easy Make Hopper
http://www.tonkco.com/squirrelhopper/
"See Saw" Feeder/click to enlarge mine is similar just doesn't see saw just holds 1 ear of corn
Everything except the Gallon jug you can get at walmart for under $10.
Reply:I agree with the person who said to use screen. You can also use landscape staples to hold it down in the dirt or just cut a wire hanger and bend it into a U shape and push it down on the screen to hold it down. In my case, they would bury and also dig up what I was planting and this seems to do the trick. I cut up a piece of wire window screen with scissors and placed it over the pot. The water can get in but the animals won't.
Reply:I like the screen and cayenne answers. The squirrels are LOOKING for roots or bulbs, they and rats go after ours too.
Cayenne works because like humans, the "Capsaicin" burns their mouth. You can even put this in bird seed in feeders, because birds don't have the "receptor" in their mouths so they don't feel the burn!
Reply:Sprinkle alittle cayenne pepper(find it in the spices at the grocery store) sprinkle some on top of the dirt. Won't hurt the plant but will keep the squirrels away.
Reply:We have always used chicken wire that you can buy at Lowes or HomeDepot. The holes are big enough for most plants to poke through but too small for squirrels to use.
Reply:Cover your soil with metal screen (1/2" or smaller squares). I just cut to fit the size of the pot, buried it around 1 inch under the soil, and held them in place with rocks. The second their little paws hit the wire, they'll move on to another place.
Reply:Get a life size fake hawk or owl and put it in the same area!!
Maybe a couple of them!?
Reply:dust with cayenne pepper, works great for keeping cats out of indoor plants as well
Cheers!
Reply:We have the same problem. We got one of those plastic owls from Home Depot %26amp; sat it on the porch where the pots are. It helped some, but wasn't foolproof. If anyone else has ideas, I'd like to hear them too!
Reply:The best thing i have found is used cat litter from the litter box. just sprinkle a little and the squirrels will stay away from a place a cat goes a lot. If you don't have a cat then head down to walmart or hunting supply store and get a little fox urine and put it on some kitty litter.. does not take much but the will run.
How to keep cats out of flower pots?
first get some fence wire, cut it according to the pot size and shape; then cut the middle according the the plants. (so there would be one circle inside) place it in the flower pot, cover it with moss. your cats wont be in it anymore
How to keep cats out of flower pots?
There is a company called Gardener's supply Co. They sell a thing called a Scat Mat. Five for $16.95. It's a nice non chemical way for the little stinkers to stay out. There web site is www.gardeners.com
Reply:you can get these powders in stores which are to be sprinkled on areas where you don't want your cat like lawns flower pots and all so get them they work
Reply:Move the flower pots and keep them inside. If you have cats, I suggest that you don't own any flowers.
choosing shoe horns
How to keep cats out of flower pots?
There is a company called Gardener's supply Co. They sell a thing called a Scat Mat. Five for $16.95. It's a nice non chemical way for the little stinkers to stay out. There web site is www.gardeners.com
Reply:you can get these powders in stores which are to be sprinkled on areas where you don't want your cat like lawns flower pots and all so get them they work
Reply:Move the flower pots and keep them inside. If you have cats, I suggest that you don't own any flowers.
choosing shoe horns
Does anyone know how to keep squirells out of your flower pots?
Sprinkle some cayenne pepper around them it's hot for them too.
Does anyone know how to keep squirells out of your flower pots?
My dad used to put mothballs near the flower garden edges to keep rabbits out of tulips
Does anyone know how to keep squirells out of your flower pots?
My dad used to put mothballs near the flower garden edges to keep rabbits out of tulips
Where can one get large colorful flower pots?
Wal*Mart has a large selection of various sizes/colors of flower pots. Look in the "lawn %26amp; garden" center section.
Where can one get large colorful flower pots?
Home Depot; Lowes; Wal-Mart; K-Mart
Reply:If you live in the North East, try Christmas Tree Shoppes. I've gotten great ones there.
Reply:in vietnam, u can get it easly- u can even order the shape and the size you wanted .. plus many choice of color range
Reply:Depends on where you live but try Wal Mart/ Kmart. Also garden Center s have some nice ones. Do you have a Big Lots around you? They have a nice variety but sell fast.
Reply:home depot
Reply:any garden centre
Where can one get large colorful flower pots?
Home Depot; Lowes; Wal-Mart; K-Mart
Reply:If you live in the North East, try Christmas Tree Shoppes. I've gotten great ones there.
Reply:in vietnam, u can get it easly- u can even order the shape and the size you wanted .. plus many choice of color range
Reply:Depends on where you live but try Wal Mart/ Kmart. Also garden Center s have some nice ones. Do you have a Big Lots around you? They have a nice variety but sell fast.
Reply:home depot
Reply:any garden centre
How can you keep squirrels, small critters from digging in flower pots?
Place a mesh screen over the dirt part of the pot, leaving a hole for the plant.
How can you keep squirrels, small critters from digging in flower pots?
Sprinkle the soil around the plant with cayenne pepper. Squirrels do not like the smell.
Reply:You could buy some nets with small holes so that critters cant go through. you put the nets over the plant and the edge of the net under the pot to tighten it.
Reply:get a pet snake
How can you keep squirrels, small critters from digging in flower pots?
Sprinkle the soil around the plant with cayenne pepper. Squirrels do not like the smell.
Reply:You could buy some nets with small holes so that critters cant go through. you put the nets over the plant and the edge of the net under the pot to tighten it.
Reply:get a pet snake
Hey Zone 9 gardeners, are you about ready to plant those fall flower beds, pots, veggies?
Are your beds cleaned out? What did you do to refresh their nutrients? I'm mostly interested in flowers. What veggies? Any roses shrubs or trees going into the ground? I'm so excited that we made it through August. I wanna get going!
Hey Zone 9 gardeners, are you about ready to plant those fall flower beds, pots, veggies?
Not nearly ready yet!! I have several beds that I need to dig out b/c of Katrina. And I plan to amend them w/ organic humus. I mostly do flowers (especially ones that attract hummingbirds and butterflies), fruit trees and tropicals. I plan to add a bunch of baby palm trees this year, like queen palms, fox tail palms, etc. Roses I plan to add as I can get cuttings to root from a friend who has lots of them. Free is best! My favorite time to garden is Oct-Nov. That way they plants get a chance to be established before the little winter that we get.
Reply:Yes, this is a great time to plant fall tomatoes and cucumbers.
Also, start fall bedding plants and getting garden ready for late fall and winter plants.
Reply:This looks like a good web site for this info. Good luck! http://home.aol.com/jyex2/garden_louisia...
choosing loops
Hey Zone 9 gardeners, are you about ready to plant those fall flower beds, pots, veggies?
Not nearly ready yet!! I have several beds that I need to dig out b/c of Katrina. And I plan to amend them w/ organic humus. I mostly do flowers (especially ones that attract hummingbirds and butterflies), fruit trees and tropicals. I plan to add a bunch of baby palm trees this year, like queen palms, fox tail palms, etc. Roses I plan to add as I can get cuttings to root from a friend who has lots of them. Free is best! My favorite time to garden is Oct-Nov. That way they plants get a chance to be established before the little winter that we get.
Reply:Yes, this is a great time to plant fall tomatoes and cucumbers.
Also, start fall bedding plants and getting garden ready for late fall and winter plants.
Reply:This looks like a good web site for this info. Good luck! http://home.aol.com/jyex2/garden_louisia...
choosing loops
I'm looking for a picture or instructions that show how to make a man/statue made from flower pots. Thanks!!
Try HGTV.com. Maybe Carol Duvall show or Rebecca's Garden.
Can cast alumium flower pots rust?
I knew 'sptfyr' was going to have trouble convincing you that aluminum can rust, even though she's right. Let me try to explain what's happening. Pure aluminum, like cans, won't rust, only corrode into aluminum oxide which does "not" prevent further corrosion. Only aluminum oxide applied in "anodizing" prevents further corrosion. There are two types of aluminum that can rust, one is a very exotic alloy containing iron used in the aerospace industry and the other is cheap castings. The recycled aluminum usually used in these castings is contaminated with iron millings or is in the sand used for casting. RScott
Can cast alumium flower pots rust?
While aluminum does corrode you would normally call aluminum oxide rather than rust.
Reply:Aluminum will corrode, but not rust. Aluminum corrosion is aluminum oxide, a very hard material that actually protects the aluminum from further corrosion. Aluminum oxide corrosion also looks a lot more like aluminum so it isn't as easy to notice as rusted iron.
Reply:Yes, they can. If they get seriously rusty then wash them out as best you can and seal them with rust sealer. Other than they should be fine. I have some with rust and I like the shabby chic look of them. The plants don't seem to mind.
Reply:They shouldn't. If they are, you don't have aluminum, you have steel or iron pots. Rust is oxidation of the iron contained in steel. Aluminum oxidation is just a slightly duller version of aluminum. Your pots will lose that shiny silvery aluminum finish in lieu of a dull white/silver finish. You can just use any abrasive to restore the original sheen.
Can cast alumium flower pots rust?
While aluminum does corrode you would normally call aluminum oxide rather than rust.
Reply:Aluminum will corrode, but not rust. Aluminum corrosion is aluminum oxide, a very hard material that actually protects the aluminum from further corrosion. Aluminum oxide corrosion also looks a lot more like aluminum so it isn't as easy to notice as rusted iron.
Reply:Yes, they can. If they get seriously rusty then wash them out as best you can and seal them with rust sealer. Other than they should be fine. I have some with rust and I like the shabby chic look of them. The plants don't seem to mind.
Reply:They shouldn't. If they are, you don't have aluminum, you have steel or iron pots. Rust is oxidation of the iron contained in steel. Aluminum oxidation is just a slightly duller version of aluminum. Your pots will lose that shiny silvery aluminum finish in lieu of a dull white/silver finish. You can just use any abrasive to restore the original sheen.
What are some good things to make flower pots out of that i can find just laying around the house?
Almost anything can work, as long as you put holes in the bottom so air can get in and excess water can get out.
There is some commercial on tv where the woman changes anything she can get her hands on into flower pots. She changes bowling balls, hats, drums, guitars, anything she found for cheap at yard sales or thrift stores.
Hope this helps.
What are some good things to make flower pots out of that i can find just laying around the house?
Recycle your used plastic soda bottles, large and small, chlorox bottles, etc. by cutting the top off and making drain holes in the bottom. My neighbor buys cat litter in two gallon plastic jugs and saves the empties for me (the only reason I can think of to be grateful for cats. (that oughta get me a couple of thumbs down)), and they are excellent planters. You can even paint them if you like.
Reply:There are lots. As long as they can hold the flower plant. Even the fence is good for climbing plants.
Reply:Vase, containers, bowls, cups, etc..
Reply:origami some newspaper then spray paint to waterproof
Reply:Old watering cans, old shoes or boots.
There is some commercial on tv where the woman changes anything she can get her hands on into flower pots. She changes bowling balls, hats, drums, guitars, anything she found for cheap at yard sales or thrift stores.
Hope this helps.
What are some good things to make flower pots out of that i can find just laying around the house?
Recycle your used plastic soda bottles, large and small, chlorox bottles, etc. by cutting the top off and making drain holes in the bottom. My neighbor buys cat litter in two gallon plastic jugs and saves the empties for me (the only reason I can think of to be grateful for cats. (that oughta get me a couple of thumbs down)), and they are excellent planters. You can even paint them if you like.
Reply:There are lots. As long as they can hold the flower plant. Even the fence is good for climbing plants.
Reply:Vase, containers, bowls, cups, etc..
Reply:origami some newspaper then spray paint to waterproof
Reply:Old watering cans, old shoes or boots.
Can you raise strawberry plants in flower pots?
yes and keep them water since they wouldnt be in the ground.
Can you raise strawberry plants in flower pots?
no, they will die since the roots will be to long and cluttered
Reply:Yes, however you need to have a couple so the bees can germinate them. ( I hope I said that right) I think they are easier to grow that way.
dvr
Can you raise strawberry plants in flower pots?
no, they will die since the roots will be to long and cluttered
Reply:Yes, however you need to have a couple so the bees can germinate them. ( I hope I said that right) I think they are easier to grow that way.
dvr
How can i make garden/flower pots from old 78rpm records?
I have seen decorative bowls made from old albums... using a warm oven.
Turn a bowl or flower pot over, and lay on a record. The heat from the oven will soften the plastic and it will slowly droop over the bowl. Don't try to rush it, you don't want it to melt and drip off. When it has assumed the shape of the bowl, take it out of the oven (carefully) and let it cool completely before trying to remove it from the bowl.
They will be fragile -- so use a 'real' plastic flowerpot inside.
How can i make garden/flower pots from old 78rpm records?
thank you - i believe th is is the best way regards ross Report It
Turn a bowl or flower pot over, and lay on a record. The heat from the oven will soften the plastic and it will slowly droop over the bowl. Don't try to rush it, you don't want it to melt and drip off. When it has assumed the shape of the bowl, take it out of the oven (carefully) and let it cool completely before trying to remove it from the bowl.
They will be fragile -- so use a 'real' plastic flowerpot inside.
How can i make garden/flower pots from old 78rpm records?
thank you - i believe th is is the best way regards ross Report It
How can I keep this cat away from my flower's pots?
my landlady's cat uses my flower's pot as a toilet! How can I keep the cat away from my flower'spot?
How can I keep this cat away from my flower's pots?
Hi there...consider using orange peels (something citrusy) combined with laying tin foil loosely over the soil surface but taped down around the edges next to the pot. Cats find the citrus scents quite revoltingly strong and the foil disturbing as it feels unstable under their feet. I've also placed double-sided tape on the foil for added insurance since cats truly dislike being stuck to the tape. The foil makes such a racket as well that it is added benefit when they are trying to shake loose from the tape stuck to the foil.
If you decide to try a spray, citronella is considered one of the strongest odour sprays for cats and is not harmful for them as well.
Reply:Mothballs, but be careful they can be toxic to some plants.
Reply:Kill it.
Reply:I have heard that cayenne pepper in the pot is a good deterant to keep cats out of gardens and pots.
Reply:Biter Apple. You can buy it at most pet stores.
Reply:At the pet store, you can find a product for cats that is used to repel cats. It's in a spray bottle and uses some sort of chemical that can'ts don't like the smell of, and usually it keeps them away from whatever you want. Sorry I can't remember the name right now.
Reply:i put screen over my flower pots so that my cat cannot use them as a toilet
Reply:Cayenne Pepper is a non toxic solution to the problem. Cats don't like getting it on their paws, and they hate licking it off.
Reply:These products are a god send. One is cat away, I put the website on here as well this one is about $16. Another is Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent from Lambert Kay. This can be found at Petsmart for $11 - $13. Oh another thing to remember is cats don't like citrus so you could always slice a lemon or orange score the skin, and boil it then let it seep over night and spray around flower pots.
Reply:Shoot the cat.
Reply:If you want something around your house, try using diluted bleach sprayed on your flowerpots.
Reply:there is a spray that you can safely put on your plants that cats do not like. It works on furniture also. Go to a pet store and get some/ They also have a product that you can put on the soil in your flowerpots that smells good to humans, does not harm the plant, and keeps kitty away.
Reply:spray them with the garden hose
Reply:cayenne pepper
Reply:Fill the base of the pot with pine cones.
Cats hate to touch their paws to spikey things.
Reply:put aluminum foil underneath the planters or pots, cats hate the sound and feel of aluminum foil.
Reply:Cat pepper. get it from your pet shop.
Reply:elevate the pots, or put a mini fence around it
Reply:I suggest putting a litter box with its special sand in it and have the cat use it .. later on move the litter box with time, every 4 to 7 days, part by part to where the owner lives .. this way the cat will not use your garden or back-yard for its disposals.
Reply:Lay a few mothballs in the pots.
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How can I keep this cat away from my flower's pots?
Hi there...consider using orange peels (something citrusy) combined with laying tin foil loosely over the soil surface but taped down around the edges next to the pot. Cats find the citrus scents quite revoltingly strong and the foil disturbing as it feels unstable under their feet. I've also placed double-sided tape on the foil for added insurance since cats truly dislike being stuck to the tape. The foil makes such a racket as well that it is added benefit when they are trying to shake loose from the tape stuck to the foil.
If you decide to try a spray, citronella is considered one of the strongest odour sprays for cats and is not harmful for them as well.
Reply:Mothballs, but be careful they can be toxic to some plants.
Reply:Kill it.
Reply:I have heard that cayenne pepper in the pot is a good deterant to keep cats out of gardens and pots.
Reply:Biter Apple. You can buy it at most pet stores.
Reply:At the pet store, you can find a product for cats that is used to repel cats. It's in a spray bottle and uses some sort of chemical that can'ts don't like the smell of, and usually it keeps them away from whatever you want. Sorry I can't remember the name right now.
Reply:i put screen over my flower pots so that my cat cannot use them as a toilet
Reply:Cayenne Pepper is a non toxic solution to the problem. Cats don't like getting it on their paws, and they hate licking it off.
Reply:These products are a god send. One is cat away, I put the website on here as well this one is about $16. Another is Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent from Lambert Kay. This can be found at Petsmart for $11 - $13. Oh another thing to remember is cats don't like citrus so you could always slice a lemon or orange score the skin, and boil it then let it seep over night and spray around flower pots.
Reply:Shoot the cat.
Reply:If you want something around your house, try using diluted bleach sprayed on your flowerpots.
Reply:there is a spray that you can safely put on your plants that cats do not like. It works on furniture also. Go to a pet store and get some/ They also have a product that you can put on the soil in your flowerpots that smells good to humans, does not harm the plant, and keeps kitty away.
Reply:spray them with the garden hose
Reply:cayenne pepper
Reply:Fill the base of the pot with pine cones.
Cats hate to touch their paws to spikey things.
Reply:put aluminum foil underneath the planters or pots, cats hate the sound and feel of aluminum foil.
Reply:Cat pepper. get it from your pet shop.
Reply:elevate the pots, or put a mini fence around it
Reply:I suggest putting a litter box with its special sand in it and have the cat use it .. later on move the litter box with time, every 4 to 7 days, part by part to where the owner lives .. this way the cat will not use your garden or back-yard for its disposals.
Reply:Lay a few mothballs in the pots.
deodorizers
Where can i find a flower pots?
Yard Sales
Where can i find a flower pots?
If you want pots of all sizes and shapes for free (plastic ones) go to a place that sell plants (indoor plants due to the weather; places that sell outdoor plants aren't open) You can just go and ask if the have any pots that they don't need or ones they're throwing out that u may have OR go and look in the dumpster in the back and you'll find plenty along with a few plants that they have thrown away just because they have lost a few leaves . This way you'll get your pots and some free plants that want a home to go to verse the dump they would end up at if didn't rescue them. GO TO A PLACE THAT TAKES CARE OF PLANTS FOR BUSINESSES.
Reply:Plastic 1, 3, 5...gallon pots are available at nurseries free or very inexpensively. Yard sales, Walmart, lowes, Home Depot, dollar stores are other sources.
Reply:wal-mart or target
Where can i find a flower pots?
If you want pots of all sizes and shapes for free (plastic ones) go to a place that sell plants (indoor plants due to the weather; places that sell outdoor plants aren't open) You can just go and ask if the have any pots that they don't need or ones they're throwing out that u may have OR go and look in the dumpster in the back and you'll find plenty along with a few plants that they have thrown away just because they have lost a few leaves . This way you'll get your pots and some free plants that want a home to go to verse the dump they would end up at if didn't rescue them. GO TO A PLACE THAT TAKES CARE OF PLANTS FOR BUSINESSES.
Reply:Plastic 1, 3, 5...gallon pots are available at nurseries free or very inexpensively. Yard sales, Walmart, lowes, Home Depot, dollar stores are other sources.
Reply:wal-mart or target
What can I use to scare away cats from my flower pots?
Sprinkle your pots with Cayenne Pepper (the spice). The cats will stay away. This is also a good deterrent for dogs, squirrels, rabbits, etc.
Good Luck!!
What can I use to scare away cats from my flower pots?
try pepper in the pot plants
Reply:the home depot sells a plant called(cat away) i thik thats what its called but it keeps all animals out because it put a foul odor in their nose and thy hate it, it doesnt smell that bad to humans.. its low growing and will add color to any pot
Reply:You can buy animal deterrrent in powdered form. Mix according to instructions and spray around the area.
Black pepper works for cats.
Give the cat its own flowerpot planted with cat grass and catmint. Place it far away from yours.
Good Luck!!
What can I use to scare away cats from my flower pots?
try pepper in the pot plants
Reply:the home depot sells a plant called(cat away) i thik thats what its called but it keeps all animals out because it put a foul odor in their nose and thy hate it, it doesnt smell that bad to humans.. its low growing and will add color to any pot
Reply:You can buy animal deterrrent in powdered form. Mix according to instructions and spray around the area.
Black pepper works for cats.
Give the cat its own flowerpot planted with cat grass and catmint. Place it far away from yours.
Why make flower pots out of plastic rather than ceramics?
tthe information details that im looking for is cost, ergonomics, material avaialbity, process of making them, ergonomics, functions and energy considerations
Why make flower pots out of plastic rather than ceramics?
Regarding the cost question, check out your local garden centre or B %26amp; Q/Homebase and compare the price of plastic and clay pots . Or go on the website and get the information that way.
Ergonomics: plastic is lighter and more robust, so transport cost are lower,and so are damage losses. Clay is a lot heavier and requires much more volume for the same numbers of items.
With oil reaching $130 + a barrel, plastics raw materials are going to increase in cost to a marked extent, and even with recycling, Plastic pots are going to rise in price. There wil be a price increase for clay pots, but mainly as a result of greater transportation costs.
Manufacture of clay pots is a very old technology, although the firing process will cause problems on both cost and pollution considerations. Plastic pots are only economic when produced in large numbers , requiring investment in very expensive machinery .
Regarding the aesthetics and function, without touching the items , I cannot tell the difference between a terracotta clay and plastic pot , at least in the larger sizes and when new, and there isn't a whole lot to choose between the two from a horticultural pov, so it's down to your own preferences.
Reply:Well cost is main consideration... Easily moulded plastic materials mean many shapes and forms can be created, Quicker to manufacture than earthenware or ceramic pots, They are not so good for plant care though. OK they do not dry out so easily as ceramic pots but do not last as long.. Also for larger pots and plants, possibly trees or shrubs, the pots are too light and if plant is top heavy will blow over in a strong wind. Cannot answer all your question relating to production costs or energy involved.
Why make flower pots out of plastic rather than ceramics?
Regarding the cost question, check out your local garden centre or B %26amp; Q/Homebase and compare the price of plastic and clay pots . Or go on the website and get the information that way.
Ergonomics: plastic is lighter and more robust, so transport cost are lower,and so are damage losses. Clay is a lot heavier and requires much more volume for the same numbers of items.
With oil reaching $130 + a barrel, plastics raw materials are going to increase in cost to a marked extent, and even with recycling, Plastic pots are going to rise in price. There wil be a price increase for clay pots, but mainly as a result of greater transportation costs.
Manufacture of clay pots is a very old technology, although the firing process will cause problems on both cost and pollution considerations. Plastic pots are only economic when produced in large numbers , requiring investment in very expensive machinery .
Regarding the aesthetics and function, without touching the items , I cannot tell the difference between a terracotta clay and plastic pot , at least in the larger sizes and when new, and there isn't a whole lot to choose between the two from a horticultural pov, so it's down to your own preferences.
Reply:Well cost is main consideration... Easily moulded plastic materials mean many shapes and forms can be created, Quicker to manufacture than earthenware or ceramic pots, They are not so good for plant care though. OK they do not dry out so easily as ceramic pots but do not last as long.. Also for larger pots and plants, possibly trees or shrubs, the pots are too light and if plant is top heavy will blow over in a strong wind. Cannot answer all your question relating to production costs or energy involved.
My terracota flower pots are growing mould?
I have 3 plants in 3 different terracota pots: the thing is that just today I realised that the 3 of them have mould on the outside. The soil is not too wet, and the plants (indoor plants) seem to be doing fine. I water them as the label advised, and they are not drowned, but I have never seen mould on the outside of a pot before. Should I water them less?? Any other idea??
My terracota flower pots are growing mould?
ohh that sounds strange....i dont know the answer, but just bleech a cloth and wipe around to clear any germs that are lurking about in the meantime.
Reply:you defiantly have water somewhere, I wouldn't ask if I'm watering too much, but id rather you check the drainage in the bottom of the plant. In terracotta we always have relatively large pieces of pots to put in the bottom so the drainage hole doesn't get blocked. When too much water is trapped, it leaches and causes mold.
Reply:its not mouldy it is naturail ageing of the pots
Reply:very rare
just give the pots a good wipe down
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My terracota flower pots are growing mould?
ohh that sounds strange....i dont know the answer, but just bleech a cloth and wipe around to clear any germs that are lurking about in the meantime.
Reply:you defiantly have water somewhere, I wouldn't ask if I'm watering too much, but id rather you check the drainage in the bottom of the plant. In terracotta we always have relatively large pieces of pots to put in the bottom so the drainage hole doesn't get blocked. When too much water is trapped, it leaches and causes mold.
Reply:its not mouldy it is naturail ageing of the pots
Reply:very rare
just give the pots a good wipe down
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How can I deter squirrels from digging up my flower pots?
I'd rather not attract more squirrels to my yard by placing squirrel food nearby. I have a dog that would probably end up catching one. Can't I just use rocks in my pots or something that won't hurt my flowers, but will keep the squirrels from wanting to dig? What's worked for you?
How can I deter squirrels from digging up my flower pots?
sprinkle the soil heavily with black pepper. they will not like it and stop digging there.
Reply:Plant some marigolds in your pot. Havahart also sells a product called critter ritter(sold at Home Depot) for about 17.99. The active ingredient is black pepper oils.
Reply:pinwheels have some positive effect; the bigger, flashier, and the gaudier the better; some people swear by them; if you see someone in your neighborhood who has pinwheels ask them what they think; these are commonly used everywhere
Reply:Well I've never had this problem but I did hear of a solution. You know those plastic doormats with the plastic things that stand straight up? Cut one of those to fit the pots, (make holes it it for water) and put it in the pot. I heard they don't like that. Bye
Reply:I use this recipe in a spray bottle and spray all around my property/plants and have (knock on wood) no critters wrecking them.
Put a tablespoon of crushed garlic in a pint jar. Add water to an inch from the top. Add tabasco or any cheap hot pepper sauce to make the water pink. Let this set for a day or two to get stinky. Strain it into a pitcher. Pour it into a spray bottle. Add water to about one inch from the top. Add more tabasco or hot pepper sauce to make the water pink. Add 1 tablespoon Suave Green Apple shampoo.
VOILA! Your own non-toxic critter repellent spray.
I spray it all around my cherry tree, even on the leaves, but only at night when it's damp and cool. I spray my daylilies, right on the leaves and flowers, once again only when it is damp and cool. Don't want to burn the leaves in the hot sun.
Spray it around the perimeter of my property and on my hostas too.
Reply:I have a jack russel terrier mix and he or my cat (poohpie and Momma cat) take care of most pests around my yard anything they cant handle I also have a 12 gauge for that.Works good I never once had a squirrel or any other pest problem
Reply:This is so easy. Have a barbeque. There are really good -squirrel, opposum, etc. Recipes abound in those old timey cookbooks (I find mine in the Goodwill, yum!). Squirrels are rodents but they do spread the word, all mammals do. You might have trouble having another bbq once they catch on. Enjoy.
Reply:moth balls
Reply:I Live on 5 acres and lots of squirrels and the only way I can thin them out is (12) yes 12 And that keeps them out and have no problem you can buy 12 at wall-mart or any hard ware store Hope this helps.
How can I deter squirrels from digging up my flower pots?
sprinkle the soil heavily with black pepper. they will not like it and stop digging there.
Reply:Plant some marigolds in your pot. Havahart also sells a product called critter ritter(sold at Home Depot) for about 17.99. The active ingredient is black pepper oils.
Reply:pinwheels have some positive effect; the bigger, flashier, and the gaudier the better; some people swear by them; if you see someone in your neighborhood who has pinwheels ask them what they think; these are commonly used everywhere
Reply:Well I've never had this problem but I did hear of a solution. You know those plastic doormats with the plastic things that stand straight up? Cut one of those to fit the pots, (make holes it it for water) and put it in the pot. I heard they don't like that. Bye
Reply:I use this recipe in a spray bottle and spray all around my property/plants and have (knock on wood) no critters wrecking them.
Put a tablespoon of crushed garlic in a pint jar. Add water to an inch from the top. Add tabasco or any cheap hot pepper sauce to make the water pink. Let this set for a day or two to get stinky. Strain it into a pitcher. Pour it into a spray bottle. Add water to about one inch from the top. Add more tabasco or hot pepper sauce to make the water pink. Add 1 tablespoon Suave Green Apple shampoo.
VOILA! Your own non-toxic critter repellent spray.
I spray it all around my cherry tree, even on the leaves, but only at night when it's damp and cool. I spray my daylilies, right on the leaves and flowers, once again only when it is damp and cool. Don't want to burn the leaves in the hot sun.
Spray it around the perimeter of my property and on my hostas too.
Reply:I have a jack russel terrier mix and he or my cat (poohpie and Momma cat) take care of most pests around my yard anything they cant handle I also have a 12 gauge for that.Works good I never once had a squirrel or any other pest problem
Reply:This is so easy. Have a barbeque. There are really good -squirrel, opposum, etc. Recipes abound in those old timey cookbooks (I find mine in the Goodwill, yum!). Squirrels are rodents but they do spread the word, all mammals do. You might have trouble having another bbq once they catch on. Enjoy.
Reply:moth balls
Reply:I Live on 5 acres and lots of squirrels and the only way I can thin them out is (12) yes 12 And that keeps them out and have no problem you can buy 12 at wall-mart or any hard ware store Hope this helps.
How do I stop my dog from digging in the flower pots?
I am attemting to beautify my backyard this spring by planting flowers and some herbs in some pots, but my dog will not stop "helping" me. She has dug up three so far. She spends alot of time just hanging out outside without me, so I'm looking for any creative ways anyone has found to deter their dogs, without actually having to be there to correct them. Ive considered making a spot specifically for her to dig in, but I dont think that that will work. Anyone got any ideas?
How do I stop my dog from digging in the flower pots?
I have put a small amount out chicken wire above the dirt to keep my dog form up rooting my garden. It worked fairly well and also kept the cats out.
Also large rocks work too.
Reply:Dog-a-way
Reply:Reinforce your fencing and keep him on a leash. I don't know what else to say except you need to resort to disciplining her. One way would be to bite her...but watch it! Not to hard to cause him to bleed under his skin but just enough for him to get an illumination in his mind that as the dog owner, your authority is the only thing that matters in this house. Or resort to pouring heavy water in a large bucket of water, hitting him consistently with a rolled-up newspaper and pouring it straight down his head constantly, or get a hot spoon and touch it around his body with it (NOT constantly). Any discipline you choose while you yell at him with basic commands such as "Don't do that!" or "No!" with an apparent angry facial expression to help him better comprehend.
Reply:your put him on a leash
Reply:We put some large rocks all around where our flowers were and that actually seemed to help. Its free and its worth a shot. good luck.
Reply:Go to the plant store and get some non-dog-harmful stinky moth balls to plant in the garden.
Reply:they have many products at large petstore such as boundry. sprays and pellets that are harmless to you the dog plants carpet etc. most do not smell and only cost about 7-10 dollars a bottle. you can also put a strong smelling essential oil like tea tree on top of the soil surrounding the plants it shouldnt harm them and isnt harmful if swallowed in small amounts(wouldnt be good to drink a whole bottle lol)
Reply:smack him on his nose and say no bad dog
Reply:Try sprinkling a little cayenne pepper around the pots she is digging up, one nose full of this and she will not want to do it again. Its safe for her, and cheap and easy. There are some things on the market that do the same essentially, but this seems to be a quick and easy fix.
Reply:I read an article about this before - from dogchannel.com - I think it was in their training and behavior section - theres something (a food) that they are averse to but is safe that you can put in your soil. Good Luck!
Reply:First check out the breed of dog...some dogs are bred "ratters' like a Pekinese. It comes natural to them. My dog is not a ratter but he knows when the moles are on the move.... it also ended the mole problem. If he is, you'll have to check with a breeder for info or get a book on your breed. Good Luck.
How do I stop my dog from digging in the flower pots?
I have put a small amount out chicken wire above the dirt to keep my dog form up rooting my garden. It worked fairly well and also kept the cats out.
Also large rocks work too.
Reply:Dog-a-way
Reply:Reinforce your fencing and keep him on a leash. I don't know what else to say except you need to resort to disciplining her. One way would be to bite her...but watch it! Not to hard to cause him to bleed under his skin but just enough for him to get an illumination in his mind that as the dog owner, your authority is the only thing that matters in this house. Or resort to pouring heavy water in a large bucket of water, hitting him consistently with a rolled-up newspaper and pouring it straight down his head constantly, or get a hot spoon and touch it around his body with it (NOT constantly). Any discipline you choose while you yell at him with basic commands such as "Don't do that!" or "No!" with an apparent angry facial expression to help him better comprehend.
Reply:your put him on a leash
Reply:We put some large rocks all around where our flowers were and that actually seemed to help. Its free and its worth a shot. good luck.
Reply:Go to the plant store and get some non-dog-harmful stinky moth balls to plant in the garden.
Reply:they have many products at large petstore such as boundry. sprays and pellets that are harmless to you the dog plants carpet etc. most do not smell and only cost about 7-10 dollars a bottle. you can also put a strong smelling essential oil like tea tree on top of the soil surrounding the plants it shouldnt harm them and isnt harmful if swallowed in small amounts(wouldnt be good to drink a whole bottle lol)
Reply:smack him on his nose and say no bad dog
Reply:Try sprinkling a little cayenne pepper around the pots she is digging up, one nose full of this and she will not want to do it again. Its safe for her, and cheap and easy. There are some things on the market that do the same essentially, but this seems to be a quick and easy fix.
Reply:I read an article about this before - from dogchannel.com - I think it was in their training and behavior section - theres something (a food) that they are averse to but is safe that you can put in your soil. Good Luck!
Reply:First check out the breed of dog...some dogs are bred "ratters' like a Pekinese. It comes natural to them. My dog is not a ratter but he knows when the moles are on the move.... it also ended the mole problem. If he is, you'll have to check with a breeder for info or get a book on your breed. Good Luck.
What kind of flowers can I put in my flower pots that are in full sun?
I have 2 pots on my deck which get sun all day. In the spring I planted geraniums in them, however they are about dead now (I watered and dead headed them regularly). I also put geraniums in some hanging plants, and those are doing fine. What kind of flowers can I put in the pots this time of year that will still get full and beautiful. I live in Indiana if that helps.
What kind of flowers can I put in my flower pots that are in full sun?
I would suggest petunias, portulaca, salvia, or vinca. Petunias are beautiful in pots, and they will fill them in nicely. Portulaca isn't as pretty, but it loves hot sun. Salvia and vinca are more upright in their growth habits, and will therefore be taller than the other two plants mentioned. All four of these are annuals, so they will need to be replaced in late fall.
Reply:baby roses like full sun, similar care to your geraniums, water and cut back to stems with at least 5 leaves after they bloom, I grew them as a kid and they thrived on neglect.
Reply:geraniums,they will look great.These will take full sun,marigolds,and vinca(perrie winkles),shrubs gardenias,
go to your closest garden center and they can show you and tell you all you need to know, garden center advice.
Reply:How about the new Black-Eyed Susans that come in Autumn colors? Each one unique. Have you seen the new Echinaceas? Now they come in Golden yellow, orange, red, %26amp; bi-colored (Sunset). Colorful Gaillardia and ornamental grasses would be nice too.
Finally, consider the Knockout roses. Beautiful %26amp; easy to care for. The pink, red and blushing pink varieties blooms profusely throughout the growing season into late fall. There's also a double Knockout %26amp; a "Rainbow" cultivar.
Reply:Bougainvilleas! Gorgeous flowers. They love hot and direct sunlight. And you hardly ever have to water it. They like to be dry.
Reply:I honestly don't know much about flowers, but I do know that Marigolds seem to handle direct sunlight well - I don't have much shade and have planted them in places where they get the sun all day and as long as they're watered well, they do fine
Good luck with whatever you choose!
What kind of flowers can I put in my flower pots that are in full sun?
I would suggest petunias, portulaca, salvia, or vinca. Petunias are beautiful in pots, and they will fill them in nicely. Portulaca isn't as pretty, but it loves hot sun. Salvia and vinca are more upright in their growth habits, and will therefore be taller than the other two plants mentioned. All four of these are annuals, so they will need to be replaced in late fall.
Reply:baby roses like full sun, similar care to your geraniums, water and cut back to stems with at least 5 leaves after they bloom, I grew them as a kid and they thrived on neglect.
Reply:geraniums,they will look great.These will take full sun,marigolds,and vinca(perrie winkles),shrubs gardenias,
go to your closest garden center and they can show you and tell you all you need to know, garden center advice.
Reply:How about the new Black-Eyed Susans that come in Autumn colors? Each one unique. Have you seen the new Echinaceas? Now they come in Golden yellow, orange, red, %26amp; bi-colored (Sunset). Colorful Gaillardia and ornamental grasses would be nice too.
Finally, consider the Knockout roses. Beautiful %26amp; easy to care for. The pink, red and blushing pink varieties blooms profusely throughout the growing season into late fall. There's also a double Knockout %26amp; a "Rainbow" cultivar.
Reply:Bougainvilleas! Gorgeous flowers. They love hot and direct sunlight. And you hardly ever have to water it. They like to be dry.
Reply:I honestly don't know much about flowers, but I do know that Marigolds seem to handle direct sunlight well - I don't have much shade and have planted them in places where they get the sun all day and as long as they're watered well, they do fine
Good luck with whatever you choose!
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