Healthy stock blooming when purchased would normally be expected to keep blooming after purchase. Growers use particular fertilization and watering regimes planned specifically to produce attractive specimens as quickly as possible. Reductions in tree and shrub growth (and flowering) after purchase and planting by the end consumer are probably very often due to this same diligent fertilization and watering not being continued. Top and root growth schedules, plant nutrient requirements do not change because a specimen has been planted out. New shoots and roots are produced at the same basic time every year, the same mineral requirements are present every year - if the soil on a planting site is deficient it will need to be supplemented if optimum results are to be had. Whether the planting is new or not. This is why potted stock needs to be kept fertilized and potted on, or it will deteriorate - the plants do not turn their growth (top or root) and their mineral needs on and off with changes in horticultural circumstances.

I'm so sorry! That is very strange. In all my years of bird watching and raising caterpillars and releasing butterflies, I've (fortunately) never seen it. Are you in a suburban area? Maybe I haven't seen it, because there are so many insects here in the country. Sherry

My wife (Teresa) bought me a Nikon D40x. It came with a 18x55 lens and she added a 55x200 zoom. Its more camera than I understand how to use. I got pretty good at shooting indoor basketball. Both our boys play basketball and football, and one plays all three. Every gym has different lighting, so the settings on the camera have to be changed for each. And football is all together different from that...shot some pics tonite during the pep rally..not the best quality....practice, practice practice.... Thanks for the compliments....Nite All

Turk's Cap or also known as Malvaviscus arboreus. We have had multiple humming birds be attracted to Turk's Cap. Chop it back in the winter and it will re-grow for the summer. It has gorgeous red flowers. Also on my blog I have a recipe for a natural humming bird food. Here is a link that might be useful: The Girl in the Wild West