Photos of my easy-care bed
bea (zone 9a -Jax area)
7 months ago
As I said in DG’s post a few days ago I had to down-size and consolidate my flower beds to one cottage-style bed. It’s pretty full so very few weeds. Except for a pit of zinnias/cosmos, some daylilies and marigolds the rest are wildflowers and self-seed.
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irma_stpete_10a
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Comments (10)Depends on how much light you have available indoors. Do you have bright indirect sunlight near a window? If so, you can grow a lot more than if you have little light available. Begonias are easy in bright indirect light. Cast Iron plant and Snake Plant are good in low light. Direct sun is only good for cactus. (Anyone agree/disagree with that? Feel free to expond.) Humidity is also a factor, and plants need it versus dry hot air which will kill plants. So keep them away from heat ducts. The classic spot for plants due to likelihood of good humidity is over the kitchen sink. It is simple to hang a shelf there and a grow light, which is how mine is set up. Photo available. Some Orchids are super simple, but that's another forum....See MoreEasy Elegance Macy's Pride photos of whole bush & site choice
Comments (11)Well, she's in the ground :)! Yesterday, during late afternoon shade, I dug deep and wide to give the best chance. The garden bed's top 6 inches is run-of-the mill garden soil and then heavy clay begins - solid clay at least 1.5 ft down. I didn't dig deeper but know it continues thanks to last summer's experience. I'm a little concerned that the clay floor and wall that runs around the hole will cause issues but, hopefully, I've amended the area adequately. In the bottom, I put about 8 inches of triple mix (peat, compost, manure), gently roughed the roots, set the bush on top of a pyramid pile, sprinkled some bonemeal around, filled in, firmed and watered. Watered a bit more this morning, too, just in case. Feel free to tell me where I goofed ;-). Now, I'm on the hunt for clematis (maybe Piilu)...and probably one more rose...The bug has bitten :). Karenforroses - I loved your pairing of veronica with your Macy's Pride. I picked up two to accompany mine - Royal Candles. Pretty sure sweet William will go in there as well. I have seedlings on the go but just heard they'll not bloom til next year. Ah, well. Off-topic: Others I picked up on the same trip- nemesia Berries n Cream, heliotrope, stock, dianthus Arctic Fire and coreopsis Moonbeam. The coreopsis will go near some salvia May Night at the side of the house...I haven't decided about the others - containers or beds, time will tell. The nemesia smalls out of this world!!! Thanks, everyone....See MoreEasy Care Fuchsias (lots of photos)
Comments (3)Excellant photo's sierra My fuschia's are going on three years old. Some shade is needed for plants in containers versus fushia's in the ground very large container's beds or if grown upright into tree form in these cases fushia's thrive in sun the more the better my hanging baskets last year took in up to 16 hours of direct sunlight a day and by the end of the year were well over 250 lbs before they were brought inside for the winter. I also water with a shower wand first thing in the morning until water comes out the bottom of the basket they actually get enough sun and use enough water that watering everyday is a must april and june they need the most feeding so I apply a tea several times a week straight to the leaves and stalks. also when trasplanting bury your starts deep and bring your soil high on the woody section of the plant root will readily form just like with tomatos. in past I have seen some bad result with cedar baskets as the fuschias actually grew to big for them in a single season and the weight would pull the basket apart I found established plants do well in a 36 inch round wire basket and they seem to take the weight just fine... James...See MoreSuggestions for easy to care for Perennials
Comments (7)The key to finding low-maintenance plants is to select plants that like the conditions you have. For example, lavender does not grow well for me, since it likes dry soil, and I have heavy, moisture-retentive soil. For me these are a few examples of nice, low-maintenance perennials: perennial salvia, perennial geraniums, astilbe, coreopsis, echinacea, and rudbeckia. I don't live in Westchester so I don't know the stores down there, but I would highly recommend finding a gardening neighbor or a local gardening club, and seeing if anyone needs some help thinning out their garden, or would be kind enough to give you some divisions. This way you'll get stuff that will grow well in your area, you'll often get free advice, and you might get some free plants as well. Even if you don't get plants, the gardening neighbor will know what the soil is like, where is good to shop, etc., and if something is low-maintenance in their yard, very likely it will be for you, too. Then, once you get started and have stuff of your own to divide, go to a local plant swap. They are lots of fun, free, and give you a chance to try out new stuff with minimal investment. Good luck and have fun!...See More
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7 months ago
dirtygardener
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7 months agobea (zone 9a -Jax area)
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5 months ago
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