Optimisn
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Post by Optimisn on May 23, 2015 20:04:33 GMT -6
We clearly need it. I will try to post pictures of the challenge I have ahead.
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Post by November KS on May 23, 2015 20:18:37 GMT -6
What a glorious thread.
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Post by November KS on Jun 4, 2015 21:16:56 GMT -6
I'm having massive coleus problems this year. I'm nearly speechless over the whole thing. Those things are near indestructible, grow in either sun or shade, and might just be the easiest flower I've ever tended to.
This year I can barely keep even one alive.
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Post by Danny Busch on Jun 4, 2015 22:00:23 GMT -6
Should I hack off the gone to seed parts of my rhubarb? Those bitches are approaching 40+ inches in height.
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Post by November KS on Jun 4, 2015 22:09:27 GMT -6
Should I hack off the gone to seed parts of my rhubarb? Those bitches are approaching 40+ inches in height. Yes you should. |
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Post by Danny Busch on Jun 4, 2015 22:14:40 GMT -6
Crap...I better get on that. I might have 5K Rhubarb plants come next year.
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 20:04:32 GMT -6
Best sun flower = Petunia
Best shade flower = Impatien
Most versatile = Coleus
All-World Plant - Hosta
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Post by Coast2Coast on Jul 12, 2015 20:10:56 GMT -6
i will find out how "all world" hostas are. This may sound weird but my mother had the most beautiful hostas for decades, but then she moved to Florida and they don't survive there. I got pieces of them and they flourished over 17 yrs in Chi. I brought pieces of a few of the best with me to Tx. We will see if we get enough cold weather for them to have a "normal" dormant period.
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 20:18:18 GMT -6
i will find out how "all world" hostas are. This may sound weird but my mother had the most beautiful hostas for decades, but then she moved to Florida and they don't survive there. I got pieces of them and they flourished over 17 yrs in Chi. I brought pieces of a few of the best with me to Tx. We will see if we get enough cold weather for them to have a "normal" dormant period. You'll have to keep us abreast of that situation. I am somewhat fascinated by Hosta's. |
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Post by Coast2Coast on Jul 12, 2015 20:25:52 GMT -6
so were my neighbors in Wilmette who kept digging up pieces of mine. I left the new owners some great plants. I want to see their faces when they realize their suppoedly classy neighbors dig up their hostas and cut various flowers as they bloom.
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Post by Hawg Ass on Jul 12, 2015 20:28:01 GMT -6
so were my neighbors in Wilmette who kept digging up pieces of mine. I left the new owners some great plants. I want to see their faces when they realize their suppoedly classy neighbors dig up their hostas and cut various flowers as they bloom. I would be shocked if they survive down there. |
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 20:51:11 GMT -6
Google is telling me that many types of hostas can survive and even thrive in Texas, depending on what zone you're in and particular situations like soil, shade etc....
Hosta's in Texas will require shade first and foremost.
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Post by Hawg Ass on Jul 12, 2015 20:56:25 GMT -6
Google is telling me that many types of hostas can survive and even thrive in Texas, depending on what zone you're in and particular situations like soil, shade etc.... Hosta's in Texas will require shade first and foremost. and raccoons. |
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 20:58:10 GMT -6
Google is telling me that many types of hostas can survive and even thrive in Texas, depending on what zone you're in and particular situations like soil, shade etc.... Hosta's in Texas will require shade first and foremost. and raccoons. Them too. I suspect they're gonna love that fountain that Coast has! |
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Post by Hawg Ass on Jul 12, 2015 21:11:07 GMT -6
Them too. I suspect they're gonna love that fountain that Coast has! Have you informed him of their feeding schedule, somehow I don't think he will like the 3 A.M. feeding of peanuts. |
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 21:13:16 GMT -6
Them too. I suspect they're gonna love that fountain that Coast has! Have you informed him of their feeding schedule, somehow I don't think he will like the 3 A.M. feeding of peanuts. We all have to make sacrifices, Hawger. By the way, Menards has the 5lb bags of peanuts on sale this week!!!! Please note to only feed them Unsalted Peanuts. |
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Post by Danny Busch on Jul 12, 2015 21:25:40 GMT -6
I still love that grimace eats peanuts along with the shells"
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Post by Optimisn on Jul 12, 2015 21:30:08 GMT -6
A neighbor on the other side of the park passed away. Her son is taking over the house and building it out. Somehow, never knew there was a guy. Just a girl. (Moved here when I was six months old). Weirdos. Met the GC last week, and they are going to have a ton, actually multiple tons, of dirt. I need multiple tons of dirt, so it seems like we have a connection. Once that's here, you might start seeing pics. I need five yards of dirt before I can even start.
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 21:31:17 GMT -6
I still love that grimace eats peanuts along with the shells" Even the raccoons take off the damn shell!!! |
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Post by Danny Busch on Jul 12, 2015 21:36:58 GMT -6
I recently edged my driveway and sidewalk..........with a utility knife. It worked really well.
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Post by November KS on Jul 12, 2015 21:43:04 GMT -6
I recently edged my driveway and sidewalk..........with a utility knife. It worked really well. This isn't Ohio ya know. You're allowed an edger. |
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Post by Coast2Coast on Jul 12, 2015 21:47:16 GMT -6
My land is very wooded on two sides. I have about 200 trees. I am taking down about 75 of the scrub ones -- Cedar Elms, Mesquite, Black Oak and the female Texas Persimmon that have small fruits that make dogs sick. This will open up enough sunlight to plant about 10 pecan, peach, apple and lemon trees...and make about 8-12 4x8 raised beds for veggies, herbs and such. Lots to do!
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Post by Optimisn on Jul 12, 2015 21:56:29 GMT -6
My land is very wooded on two sides. I have about 200 trees. I am taking down about 75 of the scrub ones -- Cedar Elms, Mesquite, Black Oak and the female Texas Persimmon that have small fruits that make dogs sick. This will open up enough sunlight to plant about 10 pecan, peach, apple and lemon trees...and make about 8-12 4x8 raised beds for veggies, herbs and such. Lots to do! When a random dopey faced gentleman shows up on your property with a nice Scotch, don't shoot. I'll stay in the guest house. We'll make a year out of it. |
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Post by Coast2Coast on Jul 13, 2015 3:55:47 GMT -6
We could use a hand around here. How are you at taking on hornets, chiggers and fire ants?
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Post by Optimisn on Jul 13, 2015 9:35:45 GMT -6
We could use a hand around here. How are you at taking on hornets, chiggers and fire ants? Hornets, done. Chiggers, we'll see. I have victories over fire ants and start drinking. They come back for more and I bring out Spaceballs the Flamethrower. It leads to some damage, but the kids love it. |
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Post by Danny Busch on Jul 26, 2015 18:04:07 GMT -6
So there are apparently wild poppy plants growing in my garden. Kay's wants to visit mr brownstone.
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Post by November KS on Apr 12, 2016 23:08:27 GMT -6
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Post by Optimisn on Apr 12, 2016 23:11:39 GMT -6
What do you think is a fair cost per yard for mulch?
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Post by November KS on Apr 12, 2016 23:15:44 GMT -6
What do you think is a fair cost per yard for mulch? Good question. I've never really gone the bulk method. I will say 5 for $10 is as good as it'll get all summer when it comes to bagged. |
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Post by November KS on Apr 27, 2016 11:24:36 GMT -6
If anybody does a lot of potted flowers stuff and has a Farm & Fleet nearby.......have I got a deal for you!!
Buy 1, Get 1 Free Miracle Gro Potting Mix 2 cu ft. Starts tomorrow.
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