Is there a good tropical nursery for flowers, plants and trees in Austin, TX?

@ome Depot or #owes (can%26#039;t use the real names, or someone will report) will have plants for your area or google your zip code for nursery%26#039;s and you%26#039;ll find them that way.make up

Will I really burn my flowers/plants if I water them during the day when it's sunny?

Or is this a myth? I don%26#039;t understand how they can die. I think my friend is b.s.%26#039;in me. If so, then what causes them to burn/die? It%26#039;s just water.

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI agree, it a myth. Here is a link to a college professor examining the question:





http://cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/1999/06289...





The problem with watering during the day is that more water is wasted to evaporation, and in some areas, wind. Watering early in the morning is the most efficient use of water and minimizes the risk of mold and mildew that comes with watering in the evening.
Reply:Just give the neighbor the bird when she looks out her window while you are watering.
Reply:You can if you don%26#039;t water them enough. If you just let water droplets form on the leaves, the sun will burn the leaves because they each become little magnifying glasses and concentrate the light to a point on the leaf.





A lot of golf courses use long bamboo poles to squeegee off the dew because of this event. The morning sun will burn the greens.
Reply:The sun is magnified by the water on the leaves of the plant, thereby risking burning it. The best time to water is early in the morning. Like the other said, if you do it at night you risk mold forming. Hey, it%26#039;s just what I%26#039;ve read, It%26#039;s what the pros have learned.
Reply:Myth! When it rains in the middle of the day the plants do not burn because the rain drops act as magnifiers!





And the reason a golf course uses the bamboo poles to knock the water off really has nothing to do with burning the grass, but is an attempt to help the water be absorbed intot he soil faster, thus being ready for play. Watering early in the day washes dew from leaves and allows leaves to dry faster, discouraging diseases.
Reply:It%26#039;s true I believe. I live in souther texas where we have a lot of droughts and a lot of times small towns have to ration their water if they use wells and what not. When droughts come we get sent these rules about water usage and not watering plants during the day is one of them. I was told the water amplifies the rays of the sun. Like how when you swim you get sunburnt more easily than if you don%26#039;t get in the water.make up

Do you own any fake FLOWERS, PLANTS, or FRUITS?

Why?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersNo I do not, I have seen a great deal of them in others houses but I personally don%26#039;t care for them.
Reply:No, dust magnets
Reply:No, I sure don%26#039;t. I find you can get some pretty hearty real plants that are really hard to kill (like bamboo). Since I have no green thumb, I still with those. . .but no fake plants.
Reply:I have some silk flowers in my house. I have a window box that I put silks in because I couldn%26#039;t get anything to grow in that spot, and couldn%26#039;t bear to leave it empty. The other silk arrangement is left over from my wedding.
Reply:yes, I don%26#039;t have a green thumb
Reply:I have a couple fake plants...and two real bamboo plants.
Reply:I have a few %26quot;silk%26quot; flowers laying around here and there...they were gifts
Reply:both
Reply:no i dont right now.....i used to have a couple cause i cant seem to keep a real plant alive!
Reply:yes


its a Martha STewart type of anal house decorations.
Reply:yup, they need no water, just a little dusting now and then
Reply:Yes I have 3 metal apples on my table =)
Reply:i like to eat fake fruit
Reply:Do strap-ons count?skin disease

Some home-loving trick or a solution that prevents my peacocks from eating and stinging the plants and flowers

I have some peacocks and pheasants roaming free in my garden. The problem is that I like them and I like my birds too!!! So theres a torn between plants and birds!!!





I am wondering if somebody have any experience dealing with this same problem and if they got any solution, maybe a homemade repellent or a simple trick to avoid this from ocurring. Dont ask me to get rid of them since both things (gardening %26amp; Exotic birds) are things I really enjoy!





Thanks in advance to all!! Any answer has its own value!!!





Edgar Rossal

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI don%26#039;t know if this will work, but try spraying the plants with Tabasco mixed in water (about one ounce of Tabasco per gallon of water). this works great for keeping mammals away from your plants but I don%26#039;t know if it will work for birds.
Reply:What do you mean by %26quot;stinging%26quot; the plants?





All I know is peacocks eat flowers and will even pull them out of the ground. I have several clients who live where they have peacocks roaming the neighborhood. We put up little fences around the annuals right after planting. They are those little green wire metal fences that fold up and are only about 1, 1/2 feet tall. They keep the peacocks out. I don%26#039;t know about Pheasants thouogh. Good luck.
Reply:Try spraying on a solution of detergent and water. It should help.
Reply:One research says garlic Oil. I%26#039;m not sure if this available online but do a search for it. See the 1st link for the complete report. Capsaicin is another try. This is what makes Hot sauce Hot!!!





The 2nd link offers info on Neem (from the neem tree from India) and Pyrethrum which is derived from some African Chrysanthenums (sp). Hope this helps!!!computer

What kind of veggies,flowers+plants grow well in california desert?

I%26#039;m fairly new at gardening but I%26#039;d like to give it a shot.

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowersplants = succulents %26amp; Cacti





just about anything you can find at the store will grow, it just may not grow year round, without shade and lots of waterWhite Teeth

What are the best flowers/plants for a shady patio that faces north?

I recently moved and I want to try my hand at container gardening. I live in northeast Kansas.


Thanks!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersAstilbe%26#039;s like shade and are good in containers





http://images.google.com/images?q=astilb...
Reply:Impatients are still the king for shade. They come in such nice colors and are really tough. We have a lot of shade and put them everywhere in pots of various sizes.
Reply:almost all flowers can be grown in containers, impatients, begonia, hostas, just read the tags when you go to buy your plants, they will tell you, if not ask. the people their generally know a few things.
Reply:These are what I have that grow happily in the shade on a north facing patio.








Skimmia Japonica


Aucuba japonica


Viburnum tinus.


Hydrangea (but needs watering more often than others)


Chaenomoles


Choisya








Snowdrops,


leucojum,


aconite


cyclamen





hellebores


fuschias


ajuga
Reply:Coleus does well in shade and in containers and is low maintenance.
Reply:I would also go with impatiens. They have so many different colors to choose and they love the shade and bloom all summer.
Reply:Campanulas are good for moist shade and will grow in many wet soil types including clay soil. Small azaleas can be grown in pots and are quite tolerant of shade flowering in even dark parts of the garden, so are all types of rhodedendron. Many bulb grown plants are good in some shade such as lily of the valley (convallaria majalis). An interesting and beautiful creeping plant that can tolerate shade is lysimachia nummularia (or creeping jenny). It is good in hanging baskets and is very good for summer interest, however it dies back a lot in winter.affiliate reviews

What are those blow & make a wish flowers/plants called?

They%26#039;re the ones that you blow and make a wish, but I don%26#039;t remember what they%26#039;re called. They%26#039;re more a plant and they%26#039;re not the kind you can purchase. They%26#039;re just in the fields. Thanks!!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersThey are dandelions after they have gone to seed
Reply:dandylions





dunno if thats how you spell it though.
Reply:Dandelion.They are a weed.
Reply:Dandilion, make a wish that that old lady doesnt see you blowing them into her yard!!!
Reply:Dandelions
Reply:A dandelion clock is the little white flower you can blow on and it flies away.
Reply:Dandelions....which are not even native to America. Extremely weedy and the reason ppl spend tons of $$$ every year to poison the ground with sprays to try and get rid of them.
Reply:Dandelions, also known in China as Yellow Flowered Earth Nails. We called them love poesy%26#039;s because children delight in gathering bouquets for their Mothers.


Known as weeds in this Country but are truly an amazing vegetable in Europe, the dandelion is one of the dynamic plants that affect surrounding vegetation in a positive way.


Wine made from the yellow flower is a powerful diuretic and is listed in the oldest known Pharmaceuticals worldwide. The leaves are edible as is the tufts of the flower but the stem and the button holding the flower must be discarded as they contain latex. This was a real source of rubber during World War Two when rubber came in short supply. See THE DANDELION CELEBRATION by Peter Gail at Goosefoot Acres. A Botanist from Cleveland State University, he also sponsors a wonderful dandelion Cook-off event each Spring.
Reply:They are dandilions weeds. The yellow flower is in bloom but the white fly away part is the seed. Once these blow away and hit the ground they multiple. Some people call them a pest and try to get rid of them with chemicals, however this is just a waste of money because the chemicals only kill the plant not the seeds. Dandilion greens can be eaten and are healthly like lettuce or can be cooked, made into wine and several other things!
Reply:The dandelion flower matures into a globe of fine filaments that are usually distributed by wind, carrying away the seed-containing achenes. This globe (receptacle) is called the %26quot;dandelion clock%26quot;, and blowing it apart is a popular pastime for children. In German it%26#039;s called a Pusteblume, translated as %26quot;blow flower%26quot;. The number of blows required to completely rid the clock of its seeds is deemed to be the time of day.


Take care!
Reply:WELL, WE USED TO CALL THEM P***y WILLOWS UP NORTH AS KIDS...
Reply:Dandelions
Reply:cattails. They grow around ponds, or where there is water.
Reply:Dandelions--thy are a weed not a flower
Reply:Dandelions...the bane of every gardener!Soles

What are some pretty flowers/plants to grow in a shady spot?

Planning to transplant some violets in a shady spot, but would like more suggestions.

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersHostas... Begonia (I prefer double Begonias), Bleeding Heart.. Astilbe, Liriope, Fern, Impatien.. Lobelia, Ageratum, Azalea, Columbine..





=)
Reply:hostas, which come in a huge number of colors are great for shady spots. (by colors, mostly shades of green with cream/yellow thrown in on the varigated ones)


As far as flowering plants, impatiens are awesome, so are trillium, bleading heart, cyclamen, astilbe, all kinds of ferns, there are a lot of different colors of coleus, including pinks, yellows, and reds.


Niko Blue Hydrangeas can grow in the shade, and they%26#039;re absolutely gorgeous.


Caladiums come in a lot of bright colors, and some of them have beautiful, enormous leaves.


Crocuses, and some kinds of daffodils grow well in the shade. Crocuses bloom very early in the spring.


A lot of what you get needs to be determined by what %26quot;zone%26quot; you live in (what is the average low temp in your area), and what kind of soil you are planting in.
Reply:I know I just recently planted some foxgloves, and they%26#039;re supposed to be good for shady spots, they get about 4 ft tall, though. Not sure what you%26#039;re looking for, but I think they are really pretty.
Reply:Bergonias,lobelias,bizzie lizzies
Reply:I have ferns mixed in with purple impatiens and it came out really pretty.
Reply:Petunias need sun.
Reply:Hostas, bleeding hearts, astilbe and much more.
Reply:hostas,petunias
Reply:impatienswww.poetry.com

Revive rosebush and low maintenance inexpensive flowers/decorative plants that will fare well in Michigan.?

I am moving to a rental house in mid-June with some small flower beds. I have never planted anything before so no clue how to start or what to plant. I think there will be pretty good sunlight in the flower area. I know that there are some Lilly of the Valley and Daffodils in there right now. Also, there is a small rosebush. The landlord said it used to be fuller, but was almost destroyed by the previous occupants. Is there any way to revive it? Thanks so much in advance!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI live in lower Michigan and I plant a variety of flowers check your local green house or plant shop. As for the rose bush I suggest you prune off any dead or damaged area%26#039;s and feed it some miracle grow save and crush your eggshells in an old milk jug {gallon} add water to these and use the water for the rose. Cover the rose bush with an old bucket or garbage can this winter. Marigolds and pansy%26#039;s petunia%26#039;s, all grow well in Michigan and require little work. Moss rose%26#039;s and Sweet William%26#039;s are also low maintenance. Good Luck.
Reply:Aerate first around bush. Use a screwdriver (knife, whatever) and poke holes in the dirt all around the bush. Scatter all you want coffee grounds (egg shells too) around it then water with mild fertilizer (miracle grow, 1 tsp/ gal water) That should jump start the little doll. Oh, prune off any obviously damaged branches.





I%26#039;m in SC so I can%26#039;t advise on other flowers. Don%26#039;t peoneys grow well up there? What about Gerbera Daisies, dianthus,...ummm....happy gardening!
Reply:If you have lilly of the valley in the bed and they are doing well, you want to plant flowers that are shade tolerant as lilies of the valley don%26#039;t do well in full sun so the bed is probably shaded. Best option for information is to contact the county agricultural extension agent%26#039;s office. These folks are usually full of information on anything and everything and very willing to share it.hairstyles hair style

What types of flowers/plants r poisonous for rabbits to eat?

i have 5 rabbits myself and i do know some plants and flowers that are posionus or can make them sick Apple seeds Lima Bean (uncooked bean) and lettece can give them sick... th esouce is a completed list but you should also search...

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersPATATOES!
Reply:this site lists all poisonous plants and plant, fruit and veggie parts that are poisonous to rabbits.





http://www.allearssac.org/poison.html





wow i didnt realize there were that many!genealogy mormon

What kind of flowers, plants and herbs do you have the most luck growing from seed?

Here are some of the plants that have worked great for me from seed, planting in the ground in zone 4.


Flowers:





Cosmos (all types)


Marigolds


Zinnias


Morning Glories


Sweet Alyssum ( especially white)


Nasturtiums


Sunflowers





Herbs:





Dill


Parsley


Cilantro


Garlic chives


Most herbs will grow OK from seed but I mostly buy plants so that they%26#039;re bigger sooner.





Vegetables:





Beans


Peas


Cucumbers


Squash (esp. summer squash)


Lettuce (and many other greens)


Radishes


Onions grow easily from sets





I%26#039;m sure there are things I%26#039;ve forgotten to mention, and of course there%26#039;s lots I haven%26#039;t tried, but I hope this helps some. Just remember to keep your seed bed lightly and evenly moist until they have sprouted and are growing well. Seedlings have very little root systems and can%26#039;t withstand much of a shock.


I do love growing seeds and watching these tiny things grow huge and beautiful. Good luck and have fun!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersLuck has nothing to do with it. Some plants just grow better if planted from seed and others from buds or other parts of already grown plants.
Reply:Almost anything... I still haven%26#039;t found any viable Welwitschia seeds yet, but I%26#039;d like to try to germinate one.





What sort of issues are you having with growing seeds? Perhaps we can help.
Reply:Often times Marigolds are easiest to get to sprout. With nice warm weather and lots of water mine sprout in about 3 days. But here it is zone 9, so warm weather is easy to come by.


Also sunflowers %26amp; cucumbers do amazingly well. They sprout large and fast in just a couple days and are vigorous growers.


Zinnias are known to do well from seed also. I recommend any of the Burpee and Burpee Select seeds from Walmart or HomeDepot. I am not sure about those FernyMorse brand yet.
Reply:thyme,basil,rosemary,those are all easy ones to start off with.flower

I have a very small garden. But I don't have knowledge of plants. What flowers grow longest?

what kinds of flowers can grow longest and colourful?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersDo you mean long-lasting flowers or how long the plant lives? It%26#039;s also hard to answer this question without knowing where you live. If you%26#039;re looking for flowers that last throughout the growing season, you%26#039;d be better off with annuals. Flowers like marigolds, nasturtiums, bachelor buttons and cosmos bloom well throughout the growing season.





Most perennial flowers don%26#039;t bloom throughout the whole growing season but some do bloom longer than others. Perennial cranesbill, certain varieties of daylillies, and foxglove all bloom well for me throughout the season.





If you%26#039;re looking for long-lived plants, peonies grow well for decades. Hostas and daylillies are also quite long-lived.





If you have a small garden, you might want to consider plants that have interesting foliage as well as colorful blooms. The foliage lasts longer than the flowers themselves. I%26#039;m particular to epididium and perennial cranesbill as the foliage turns a nice shade of red in the fall plus it doesn%26#039;t get ratty after blooming. Hostas come in different color leaves, some with white edgings. Ferns are lovely also.
Reply:You don%26#039;t state what zone or sunlight you have. But a suggestion might be peonies. These like full sun and will grow forever. Some have been around for 100 years!





You might try plants that are self sowing or that spread such as lilies.





I highly recommend going to a local bookstore or nursery to get a book on gardening.





Good luck!genealogy mormon

I hired a landscaper last year to put in my yard and some beautiful trees, plants and flowers.?

This year several of the plants didn%26#039;t make it through the winter and one of my expensive pine trees is dead. Should the lanscaper replace these plants at his cost or is that just the way it goes sometimes?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowersa good landscaper will guarentee most plants for a year and replace them if they die from anything besides neglect. did you hire a good landscaper or did you go with the best price?
Reply:The expensive tree should%26#039;ve come with some kind of guarantee. As for everything else..........it happens.
Reply:sometimes they will replace. i%26#039;m sure you spent a nice chunk of change on it, so i would for sure give him a call.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know about the plants per se, but a pine tree should last more than one season. I think he owes you.
Reply:you would have to have a talk with your landscaper and find out what went wrong
Reply:if the landscaper said it would last then yes he should replace it- but if he never said that then thats the way lfie is.
Reply:it depends on your contract with him....they usually specify the time they will guarantee the plants for...good luckacting resources

Types of flowers / plants for indoor window that is very sunny and warm?

roses/ivey/lilacs

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersHave you ever seen a rex begonia? There are many different varieties and the leaves are a work of art! They range in color from deep plum to pale silvery green and every possible combination in between. You can mix several together for a beautiful display.performing arts