Whats the best plant you own?
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Comments (23)I used to have a species book, I would write down the name, common name, where I planted it, what kind of pot it was in if not in the ground, etc. etc. But after a hurricane and the house burning down I lost that. Now I just don't keep track. I got a bit depressed.. divorce, laid off, hurricane, house fire, drought, record freezes... for a while there. I do take pics of everything. Tally HO!...See MoreDo you print your own plant markers?
Comments (11)Correct me if I'm wrong, I use the Brother Labels that say TZ Tape for the Brother P-Touch System. They are laminated, UV Resistant and Heat&Cold REsistant.(I just read this off the package!) I've had some outside since last Spring and so far so good. They still look new. I put my labels on the EON metal stakes. I still use my mini blinds in my pots and write on them with a pencil. I made the mistake of using a Sharpe perm maker on season and they faded out before the season was over. Thank goodness I noticed before I lost them all. I have some of the pencil ones that are 4 years old and still readable. Now, not all mini blinds are created equal. The older ones seem to be tougher than the new cheap ones you can by at WMart. The blinds are destroyed by the weed eater and do break off. The metal ones are twisted to heck and back by the weed eater but so far I;ve been able to straighten them so they are ok, not good, but ok. My Brother maker came from our local Sam's Club and cost less than $30 with 2 packs of labels, I think. Good Luck on your hunt. I'm sure they make newer ones cause I bought mine over a year ago. HOpe this helps and blessings to all, Mona...See MoreWould you plant own root roses now and/or in early Sept. in Zone 4a?
Comments (24)Addison, I am in a far warmer zone than yours...and people said to me, in very good faith, that I cannot plant tiny roses (bands) so late in fall (late Oct/Nov). Just put them in pots. I cannot stand overwintering pots. So for me, at that point, it became an experiment whether I can plant late into fall. I planted them in the ground. Those bands fared so well I gasped as they took off in spring. Your roses are hardy in your area. The roses I planted were border line hardy in my area. So I was playing at the edge, at least a little. Now, I dont know so much but I gather that the most important part of planting in fall/late fall is to get plenty of root growth started. As Flowers said the ground will be plenty warm and not freeze for quite a while so this will happen for you. I recommend two things, as I do believe these have contributed to my success. First, I dig a big hole and amended with a little fish bone meal, some organic granular fertilizer and almost 2 cups alfalfa pellets. The aa pellets being critical. These will very slowly breakdown and stimulate the plant's winter physiological processes. (Some of the breakdown pdts will be right there for the plant when it wakes up in spring). Second, I used a product called Dyna-Gro KLN Rooting Concentrate (from Amazon). I watered with the rooting concentrate at about 1-2 tsp per gallon every 5-7 days maybe 5 or 6 times. The rooting concentrate really works. I have used it on other occasions, it works so well it feels like cheating. (I have no affiliation with Dyna-Gro). My friend Addison, I am not an old hand at this. I do like to experiment, more like take risks. I dont know if your roses will make it over the winter in the ground. I think chances are they will. Give them the edge on getting the rooting started. Just mentioning, if it is an issue for you. I learned from Seil not to worry about adding organic, slow release fertilizers to the soil in fall. Its just like planting in very fertile soil. Good luck! I was going to make a bad joke about the red sea but decided against it....See Moreown root or own-verated? what do you think?
Comments (54)Trying to grow "disposable gift" miniatures is an exercise in futility, especially in a colder climate. Those things were bred for ONE PURPOSE: to grow fast in a greenhouse environment, bloom quickly and easily, and that's all. They were not bred for hardiness, nor garden performance. Do yourself a favor and buy some miniatures bred for growing in the garden. The named varieties are excellent. Get a plant of 'Rise 'N' Shine', or 'Sequoia Ruby', or 'Sweet Chariot' and you'll see a huge difference in their garden performance. RE Shipping: charging $9.99 to ship a plant is cheap. Have you been to the Post Office recently? Most packages bigger than a VHS box cost at least $10. to ship anywhere. Its just how it is. Its not as if the merchant is trying to rip you off with bloated shipping prices....See More- 13 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
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