LOOKS LIKE THEY'RE BACK !!!
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My olive trees look like they're dying
Comments (1)"Black sooty residue" is probably the key here -- I suspect what you have is actually called Black Sooty Mould -- a mould which grows on honeydew, which is the sticky-sweet discharge from sucking insects like scale or aphids. I would look carefully at the branches and undersides of the leaves, I suspect you will find an infestation of either scale insects, mealybugs, aphids, or similar. If so, I would treat the trees, either with an oil-type spray, or with a systemic insecticide like Imadicloprid. Dennis SE Michigan...See MoreThe Big Freeze Damage and Survivors
Comments (10)The only thing in my yard that still has leaves is my butterfly bushes. I'll let you know in about a month. My crape myrtles, which I planted last April (and almost killed with too much sulphur in the fall), are leafless but fine. Orchid tree was planted in August or September and has some slight branch dieback. Coincidentally, I'm soaking jacaranda seeds right now to be planted in my planters later today. I hope to get them in the grown by late summer, if not next spring to avoid the cold. I'm also soaking some western redbud seeds for planting next spring....See MoreThey're here They're here . . .
Comments (25)Thank you again everyone for the kind words. :) Where am I going to put all of these ? That certainly is the $64,000.00 question !!! I counted yesterday: 31 different types in pots 3 of those pots are Andrew 33 pots total 3 different types in the ground 3 Elegans (stationary, not moving them) 2 Wide Brim 1 Tiny Tears 5 NOID in ground 3 clump #1 3 clump #2 1 ½ clump #3 1 mature mini no ID 1 mature mini no ID TONS of Elegans seedlings we dug up out of the front bed and put in the back. That is all the hosta on the property. So I have about 31 places to find for all the new additions. This does not include the 40+ I have still “to order” on my wishlist. As of today 7/29/12 I have only one bed clear. Initially I feel like I want to panic . . . but the flip side (for me at least) is I am not necessarily in any hurry to get them in the ground. I would almost prefer to let them get a few years in pots where I can coddle them and take my time finding just the right spot. So, in theory I believe I have enough room for them all (plus more) but it may be a good long time before they get placed in a permanent position. When I started this project I knew it would be a long hard road to beautification. My goal is to work with as much already existing in the ground as feasibly possible. I will be ripping out a lot of established shrubs and moving existing perennials, but more so to rearrange and start over. There is an existing design that was originally landscaped into the yard, so I will be working with that and adjusting lines and height as needed. But for the most part I am settled into a very long project with no real agenda. I will of course keep you all updated as to any progress that is made. This year though is rather uneventful since I am still in the process of amending and clearing out the first bed so that I can be ready for a spring planting. Here are some glamour shots of “The Jungle”. This first one is a pic of me in the process of clearing out the first bed. These were all taken in early June. And here is basically the jist of what it looked like before I mowed it all to the ground . . . The next grouping are of the section of yard that leads up to the side porch. This I don't think ever had anything planted in it. There is a bed separating the two sections of the front yard so you can't get to this part without going around the house and coming off the side porch. The Hosta in the picture are of seedling Elegans and one of my MIL NOID. It is still too young and neglected to pitch here for proper ID. So all in all I def have enough space to keep me plenty busy for a very long time. Plus we are having an arborist come out in the winter and trim a few trees that desperately need it as well as remove a few that are too close to the house. So there will still be a nice canopy but I will have a lot more light coming through starting in 2013 and that is also something I am going to keep my eye on for plant placement. Thanks as always for looking and reading, Ludi...See MoreThey're gone! They're all gone!
Comments (15)Oh, you guys are all so kind! Linda (doucanoe) I'll check my email next. Thank you! LindaC, you are so sweet to offer. I have cable internet, is that fast enough? AnnT, I'd be so indebted to you if I could get another copy of your cookbooks. I don't want any of you to tie up your computer or go to a lot of time and trouble. I forgot that I've saved several recipes on that feature "My Clippings" so I'm good for some stuff. I think I have Ann's scone recipe there. I'll have to go look. Thanks again for everyone's kindness! It looks like I'll end up with even more wonderful recipes. Sally...See Morejudyk_2008 9a DeLeon Sprs. (NW Volusia)
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6 years agoPhotos of the bad guys,..from Wikipedia !
Haven't seen any this color, but if Wiki says so, know it must be true ! LOLPatty Bee Port St. Lucie Zone 10A
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