How did your new tree do this winter?
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Calamity....How did your birdbath do over the winter?
Comments (22)Hazie, I'm so sorry your birdbath went for a swim, so to speak, but I wanted to thank you for posting about it. I have been hanging out at the kitchen forum for a while and am nearing compoletion on that project, but I saw this forum in the list and came to seek advise on coloring grout for the birbath I had just completed piecing. I was getting it ready for a fundraising auction this weekend. Afetr reading your post, I went and put water in it. After letting it sit, the tile loosened. I nearly died thinking what could have happened! I plucked the tile off, scraped the adhesive, dried the birdbath and started over. I need to go finish it, but I wanted to let you know you saved some heartache and some embarrassment. This is only my second mosaic project -- other than a school project that was just laying tiles on benches, so quite the novice here. I'm sure I'll be back -- I was out today and found an egg candy dish at the dollar store and a ceramic shoe dish I had to buy to mosaic. I really want to do a teapot now too. This is bad.......See MoreHow did your trees do in the winter storm?
Comments (3)Our winter blast came in with a low of 7F followed by a 6F. It gut up to freezing and dropped to 7F. We got snow that insulated most of my GH so my plants sailed through very nicely. I am glad to hear you trees did fine. Both my outside Cuban Shaddocks died as expected. The C.S. is not worth growing. 6b Steve PS we are slated to go 15 days and nights above freezing. This will be a record for Cincinnati....See MoreDo you grow your Citrus trees inside in winter and what's your set up?
Comments (48)Bklyn, it looks like you are using the same lights as I. Nice. Are those L.E.D light bulbs? Socal very nice. I love that reflection. It looks very bright in there. NO wasted light for sure. Kvetch, you are not kidding there. I can't believe how LONG we have had this cold, snow, and below average temps, and it's not even winter yet. I keep looking at the ten day forecasters outlook and now I see 30's . no 40's. I think I am going to be sick. The ones on the porch I have to water often if I use a fan. If I don't use a fan, it can take a few weeks before they need watering, but they only stay moist thank God. The one in my all season porch, I have to water those every few days because it's much warmer in there, much more sunlight, and I also use fans. LOl. I hear you about window hogging..lol Right now my tree and orchids are competing for the best spot. Jenny, very nice. One of these days I am going to get an Australian lime. Does it produce lots of flowers that smell nice? I would go after the fragrance more than anything.. Laura, didn't it seem like yesterday when we were growing them all outside? Boy do I miss the days when all you had to do was use a hose..((( Yes, all the twist and turns one has to take to get around each tree can be such a pain. Very nice looking too.I hear you got a couple of scale? That's easy to get rid of once and for good. Let me know if you need a suggestion.)...See MoreHow much water do new trees need during winter?
Comments (2)How high are your daytime temperatures? If I remember, you're out west in Utah? That state can vary from dry Desert to green mountainous areas. What gg said about plant moisture needs is correct. But If it's sunny & warm during the day and you live in a sandy, semi-arid location, you should continue to water normally, enough so the soil around the root area doesn't dry out. Unless you've been getting enough rain. Until it freezes for the winter. It's considered good etiquette, when asking questions on this forum, to show your zone and general location in the world. Makes it easier to get correct information....See MoreL Clark (zone 4 WY)
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