New home, New AV needs, No ideas :)
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Comments (54)Good Day, ladies, Lucille, I'm so happy you got your trays and book. Great news. You'll be busy for some time playing with your new toys and book. You're saying the trays come in different sizes? When viewing the site I only saw one size, but didn't have time to read all the info either, so probably missed it. I was shocked by their shipping costs. 30 something dollars..Yikes. How did you talk them down? LOL..I'm wondering if 30.00 is actual shipping costs or they include handling like so many other sellers are doing. How did you determine the right size? How many plants fit on each tray? Do they fit according to pot size. I think you said you bought 29 trays..How many AV's fit on each tray, and what size pots are your AV's in? You also mentioned these trays are thicker than those sold at Walmart. Are the trays you're referring to used for sowing seeds? The type Peat Pellets or Jiffy Pots are set in? If that's the case, I've got several. Before getting a gh, I used to sow annuals seed every winter/spring. Still have most of the trays. I agree, they are lightweight, so I double or tripple.. You've given me an idea though, Lucy..thank so much. I use two trays for a Coffee tree, a couple small Hibisucs, Azalea, and Ming Aralia. Since I have extras, I'll see how they work with AV's. Each tray would probably hold, 12, 4" pots. The minimum, 9 pots. I don't have an extra shelf to set AV's, they have to sit atop 3 single shelves in the LR windows. One shelf w/lighting isn't sufficent for AV's, so in winter, I place lower light plants or plants in dormancy. I'm really happy you got your goodies..I wish you'd take a pic of AV's on a tray to give me an idea what it looks like. BTW, I was reading your Bio..You have parrots? Do you mind if I ask their types? birds are the best. Anyway, thanks for the help.. Irina, it's too late..I've already contracted the AV bug..LOL..I'm planning on getting a Tiger, but waiting till cc statement is PIF. LOL. I also want to order the two books, Growing AV's and Growing to Show, but that too will have to wait. But I will, definately buy both books. About soil or soil less mixes, I'm afraid to pot in a completely soil less mix. I've been growing plants in soil so long, to change now is frightening..LOL. Don't get me wrong, my mix contains non-soil mediums like Perlite/Peat/Vermiculte/sand, but I still add soil, too. There are so many experiements I want to try, one is using a completely soil less mix, another is deadheading flowers so nutrients focus on foliage, last, breeding flowers..LOl..Is that what it's called? In my AV Orthos books, one article details how it's done..It sounds easy enough, but waiting is the thing..How long does it take for an AV seed to germinate? Its' been some time since reading the article. I beleive it was stated AV seeds can take up to a year to germinate.. Also converting soil to completely soil lees would be like starting over. I don't water any plant by schedule. (Fertilizing and ST is planned by date.) The AV magazine should soon arrive. I'm hoping between GW and the mag will explain AV care from novice to pro. I hope..(S) How are you girls today? Do you garden outdoors? How about indoor plants? Or dedicatated to AVs alone? Toni...See MoreNew Gardner- New home- Ideas?
Comments (5)Hi Mami! What part of FL do you live? Does the low area hold water? How much sun do these areas get? What type of trees are around the fence? What do you envision other than a gazebo on the right? Are there types of gardens you prefer(butterfly, annuals, shade, tropical, cottage, veggie, etc)? Is that a deck with a seating area to be? I agree with Carol about the hardscape, gazebo, and the trees first. Things won't grow well on that slope, but what a great opportunity for a little terrace garden filled with good dirt for anything flowering/veggie you'd like to grow. You could even make the deck by the house your place for pretty potted plants/flowers if there is a hose bib nearby, and you will be inclined to water them. It would be nice to have color there you can view from inside the house. Vines I find carefree (I imagine with 3 kids this is a requirement) are coral honeysuckle, and depending on your zone, queen's wreath. Again, confederate jasmine depending on your zone. Other than that, vines can be a lot of work. Don't know about climbing roses- rose enthusiasts will have to chime in on ones that will do well in your zone and don't need spraying. Maybe ones with few thorns (?lady banks rose?). Please give us more info so we can give you better suggestions! Anna...See MoreVery new to AV need help please!
Comments (6)As Rosie has said, the first step to enjoying successful violets is effective watering. In addition to what Rosie has said, I would suggest feeling the top of the soil in your violets' pots, ... and only watering when the soil is drier. Overwatering is the easiest way to kill an African Violet, ... but now that you know, you are forewarned. Also, check to see if your water provider uses Chloramine in their water processing. If so, you will need to use a different source of water, as Chloramine can kill African Violets. Spring water from a grocery or grocery dispensery is a good alternate source of water. Giving your plants sufficient light will help to ensure that they continue to bloom. African Violets do not bloom continuously, but, with proper lighting, they can bloom their best, hopefully giving you bloom from one (or more) of your plants most of the time. Your violets will need natural light (from a window no more that a foot or so away) ... and/or fluorescent artificial light for 8-12 hours/day. I think that the new LED lighting will work as well, ... but not the old incandescents. After awhile, your violets will need fertilizer ... look for an African Violet fertilizer ... and mix 1/2 the recommended amount into your water for your plants. After a year or so, ... your violets will likely need repotting, though they, likely, should stay in the same size pot (4" diameter). If your violets reach 15" across, you can pot up to a 5" diameter pot. If they reach, 18", go for a 6" pot. IOW, keep the pot diameter to 1/3 the plant's width. When you repot, use a mixture of 1/2 commercial African Violet potting soil, and 1/2 Pearlite. You should be able to get both at the local box hardware store (Lowe's or Home Depot). You have time to enjoy your new plants ... while you learn to care for them. Check out the following link for more information about caring for your new plants. http://www.optimara.com/africanvioletcare1.html It really isn't so tough, once you learn the basics of watering, and lighting. Learning those two alone will get you healthy blooming plants for a few months ......See MoreNeed Ideas on my daughter's new home
Comments (17)The windows do have a balance, so I don't think that is a real problem. They should not have shutters. There are some great colors to look at. If it is sided with vinyl, make sure you get paint formulated for vinyl. I would use white as the trim color. These are some of my favorite Benjamin Moore darker exterior colors. You could start by removing the overgrown shrubs. I would do a soft foundation planting mixing flowering and evergreen bushes. Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron should do well. Include perennials and a variety of color and texture. Your local nursery should help with plant selection and layout. Allow for growth, at least a foot from the side of the house when the plant reached mature size. Plant an ornamental tree out in the yard centered on the space in the middle of the house. Is that Zoysia grass? I hope not. It looks terrible as soon as it gets cold and is almost impossible to remove....See MoreDavid Cary
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