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Help me pick 2 more trees for my yard (pics)
Comments (18)If cost isn't a problem... Then plant what you want to plant and enjoy. Trim / Remove later as necessary. Keep in mind also, depending on many factors, some trees will grow much more slowly than expected, some may grow faster. I have just less than 1/2 acre. If I just counted right in my head, I have 27 trees currently planted, not counting volunteers. Including 2 weeping willows, A curly willow, a pussy willow, poplars, river birches, all the things they tell you not to plant in a residential lot. Over half are 50+ foot trees when mature. I planted about 50 dogwood bushes last summer, now many are over 6' tall, some around 10' tall. I now have 4 Japanese Maples planted, and am planning on getting more. I also have about 60 different Hosta. I've totally enjoyed planting these trees, most just in the past year. It is a blast to watch them grow. I am particularly fond of the weeping willow I planted right by the road in the front yard. It was a 4 foot high stick just about a year ago and now is close to 15' high by 10' wide. It's fun. I find good deals on most of my trees, and the most expensive one was about $90 for a Autumn Blaze maple (10+ gallon pot) that was rather large - I would never buy a large one again, It is growing very slowly this year, while I watched a $10 maple (that came in a 1 gallon pot) of the same type just a short distance away grow to close to the same height as the $90 maple and grow branches like mad. At this rate, next year, the $10 tree will actually look larger than the $90 tree. In 5 or 10 years if I have to heavily prune some trees, bonsai them, remove them, or what not, then that is the way it is. I'm planting some sumac and a tree of heaven also (in a great big pot). I also have over 70 trees growing in pots currently. Some will be bonsai, some I will sell, some I will plant. If you later figure out a tree is a problem, try to remove while it is small enough you can do it. If cost isn't an issue, let the sucker grow and have it professionally trimmed / removed as necessary. I can manage pruning and removal of all but the very largest trees. I took down my 60' + dying spruce last summer with a sawzall. I get compliments on my landscaping from strangers that walk by, on a very regular basis, though some think I am crazy with all my trees, many appreciate the beauty of it, including me. I do vote for getting some long lived trees going if at all possible, such as the oak your speaking of. The oak is a good tree that should last more than your life time with reasonable care. Jamie p.s. don't plant any weak wooded trees real close to the house e.g. willow, poplar, silver maple. and I share ken's dislike for most fruit trees on smaller lots. Were planting some new fruit trees up north on 5 acres, which is fine on that size lot. In the city I limited my fruit trees to a single semi-dwarf cherry tree - that gets cleaned up rapidly by the birds. Thought my parents have had a apple tree in their side yard (city lot) for 20+ years with few problems, it is kind of out of the way, so the bugs don't bother them and it does need to be sprayed if you want to have good apples....See MoreMore daylily couples from a peak weekend
Comments (10)Brad, I don't NEED any more daylilies either, but there always seems to be a few more in the garden each year....not sure how they snuck in there. I'm with you....I am getting rid of quite a few under-performers this fall which will give me room for some I've been dreaming about. Anyway, here are the sources of the ones you mentioned. Olly Olly Oxen Free was bought off the Lily Auction in 2014 from 1rockypug (who is Amber Strope of Cherished Memories Daylilies). If she's not currently selling on the auction you can probably order from her nursery direct. I LOVE, love that daylily and can't say enough good about it. Siloam Golden Gate came from Grace Gardens in Penn Yan, NY (Tom & Kathy Rood). They have an extensive collection of Siloams and many other daylilies and a great website. Prices are very reasonable. Incendiary came from Maryott in California who sends exceptional plants (and bonuses). Incendiary is one of his, and in my garden...and in my opinion....his best. It is a machine and the color is extraordinary. Mantis, when I say 'stout' I am referring to strong, thick scapes and a healthy, vigorous plant habit. At least for me. I have very good luck with Circus Performer here. It has never had a bad year. Bloom production is very good also. Neon Flamingo is pathetically short this year. Not all of my tall daylilies were affected by the poor weather. It's split about 50/50 with some being their usual height and some are way short. Shelby's Song is always a great plant and great bloomer for me. The only problem I have with it is thrip damage. They just love it....See MoreNeed some help, have a couple in the infirmiry.
Comments (13)Do you have a well-lit bathroom (with shower) that you can grow a couple of hoyas in? Try putting campanulata in a bathroom and turning on the shower (hot) for 5 minutes a day. Be sure to close the door. After 5 minutes, go in, turn off the shower, then crack the window (if you have one), leave the bathroom and close the door. Keep it closed for 30 minutes. Do that daily. If your bathroom has no window, just leave the door open a crack for 30 minutes, then fully open it. My campanulata is thriving, but you are in hig desert conditions (if I remember correctly), so your weather differs greatly. Campanulata loves heat, being moist (not soggy), and thrives in high humidity. Regarding semi-hydro, last week and this week, I have had to refill my reservoirs daily. It is a quick drench to refill and has not affected any of mine to do so. I use cooler water (but not cold) when I refill because it is so hot that the water, if warm (I usually use 75-80 degree water to water mine, as they live in 75-90 degree temps...would probably be a shock to have a very cold shower, lol) just evaporates quickly....See MoreHelp needed with 2 lithops and a couple of other questions
Comments (7)Your welcome! The cactus and succulent mix by itself does hold way too much moisture, thus the perlite. That is why I suggest 60% perlite, which many view as a 'drastic' amount. In pure C&S soil, yes, eventually the lithops would rot and turn to mush, but the extra perlite will greatly negate the water holding ability of the soil. All the same, be CAREFUL when watering. Use a wooden skewer to assess the moisture level. Once the soil is completely dry, wait a few days, and then water again. It should come to about 1 watering every 2 weeks, depending on your climate. Try not to water over the lithops, but rather around them. This will decrease the chance of rot as well. In terms of how much to water. This is a question that should never come up (no offense to you!). The peaty soils of today cannot stand too much water. They simply hold in too much moisture, and as a result, we begin to regulate the amount of water we give our plants. A plant in the ground will never rot as a result of overwatering. On the other hand, instructions for cute little plant kits often contain watering amounts. The question is, why? Well, as a result of cohesion and water tension, water sticks to small particles, namely, particles in soil. The peaty soils often used today have very small particles, and the smaller the particles, the more overall particle surface area in a pot of soil, which gives the water more places to grab on to. It is not just with peat, however. Any small particles (sand) will cause this water tension. Eventually, the cohesion force (sorry if I'm not getting these terms correct, I've forgotten which goes to which) becomes greater than the force of gravity, and the water is not able to drain. This is called a PWT, or Perched Water Table. Basically, it is made up of a layer of water sitting in the bottom of the pots, refusing to drain. It will never drain. It will only disappear when it evaporates. If there are roots in this PWT, they will eventually rot. The bigger the particle size, the smaller the PWT is, and the healthier the plant. Eventually, when the particles get to about 3/8ths of and inch, the PWT is eliminated. That is what we strive for in a container soil. So, getting back to the question, you should be able to water how ever much you want. You could even run a hose through the pot (with the 60% perlite 40% soil). A good soil should be able to handle as much water as you would like, without doing damage to the plant. I got that from Tapla, and you can read his amazing thread about container soils here. ~palmsandsnow...See Moreac91z6
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