elaborate sprinkler system. I just want something I can do myself and something that looks nice. Or any cool ideas some of you might have to raise the property value of my property with landscaping.
How can I make a sprinkler system for my flower garden?? I dont want to pay someone to come build some ..?
The automatic sprinklers are pretty easy to install, and some can be as easy as attaching them to your standard spigot. But if you are really plumbing impaired there are electronic timers that you can install at the spigot on the outside of the home and then run the hose to a few regular sprinklers that are strategically placed in the garden area. put it out in spring and set and put away in the fall. they sell them at home depot.
(if you really want to - try a search on line for toro sprinkler systems to find components for the DYI system.)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
I am planting a flower garden in my front yard. Should I wait for flowers to sprout before adding mulch?
or will adding mulch after they sprout hurt or weigh down the new sprouts?
I am planting a flower garden in my front yard. Should I wait for flowers to sprout before adding mulch?
No, definitely mulch as you plant them. They will easily poke their heads through the mulch and won't do any damage to the plants, unless they're really small when you should only put a thin layer of mulch over the top. Mulch is very important as it retains moisture in the soil and suppresses weeds, giving your flowers an even better chance of survival. Good luck with your new plants.
Reply:No, mulch helps retain moisture and also breaks down to provide nutrients, this is needed when you plant. Don't put the mulch on top of the plant only around it.
Reply:yes you should wait untill they are at lease 1inch above ground then u can mulch
skates
I am planting a flower garden in my front yard. Should I wait for flowers to sprout before adding mulch?
No, definitely mulch as you plant them. They will easily poke their heads through the mulch and won't do any damage to the plants, unless they're really small when you should only put a thin layer of mulch over the top. Mulch is very important as it retains moisture in the soil and suppresses weeds, giving your flowers an even better chance of survival. Good luck with your new plants.
Reply:No, mulch helps retain moisture and also breaks down to provide nutrients, this is needed when you plant. Don't put the mulch on top of the plant only around it.
Reply:yes you should wait untill they are at lease 1inch above ground then u can mulch
skates
Does anyone know if that "Roll and Grow" flower garden really works like it's supposed to?
Im thinking about getting it to spruce up my yard. I was just wondering if anyone has ever bought it and used it. it looks interesting but so does everything else on TV.
Does anyone know if that "Roll and Grow" flower garden really works like it's supposed to?
I planted one.
It worked ok-but I think its kinda expensive for what it actually is.
The germination rate was somewhat less than what I'd hoped for. Planting packets of locally available flower seeds was a lot showier, flower-wise. The thin roll-out, pre-seeded soil didn't preclude proper preparation of the soil-you still need to till the weeds out first, etc.
IF you could just roll it out, like on TV, it'd be a time-saver, but without proper prep work, the seeds'll germinate and quickly send roots much deeper than the thin mat.
So, if the underlaying soil is poor and hard or rocky, the new baby plants'll just wither and die.
Good Luck!
Reply:I am sure that "many" of the flowers will grow as shown. Problem is, you will have all kinds of different flowers, some of which you may not like. For the price, you could buy seeds and have only what you want and like.
Reply:My son got some for me for mother's day last year so "Mama won't have to work so hard". I was then obligated to plant them. A few seedlings did come up and eventually flower, but nothing like the abundance they show on TV. Most of the flowers they show on the commercial are not even in the roll n grow sheet. It would probably be more effective to choose some easy to grow seeds you like at your local store and plant those. If you have a bit more money in your budget, go to a nursery and buy young plants. This gives instant gratification and you don't have to nurture baby seedlings along.
Reply:I have never used one myself but have talked to others who said they did not have a single flower come up.
Reply:I have heard bad results on them and i think you would be better picking your own type of seeds and planting them yourself for quallity and cost hope this helps.
Does anyone know if that "Roll and Grow" flower garden really works like it's supposed to?
I planted one.
It worked ok-but I think its kinda expensive for what it actually is.
The germination rate was somewhat less than what I'd hoped for. Planting packets of locally available flower seeds was a lot showier, flower-wise. The thin roll-out, pre-seeded soil didn't preclude proper preparation of the soil-you still need to till the weeds out first, etc.
IF you could just roll it out, like on TV, it'd be a time-saver, but without proper prep work, the seeds'll germinate and quickly send roots much deeper than the thin mat.
So, if the underlaying soil is poor and hard or rocky, the new baby plants'll just wither and die.
Good Luck!
Reply:I am sure that "many" of the flowers will grow as shown. Problem is, you will have all kinds of different flowers, some of which you may not like. For the price, you could buy seeds and have only what you want and like.
Reply:My son got some for me for mother's day last year so "Mama won't have to work so hard". I was then obligated to plant them. A few seedlings did come up and eventually flower, but nothing like the abundance they show on TV. Most of the flowers they show on the commercial are not even in the roll n grow sheet. It would probably be more effective to choose some easy to grow seeds you like at your local store and plant those. If you have a bit more money in your budget, go to a nursery and buy young plants. This gives instant gratification and you don't have to nurture baby seedlings along.
Reply:I have never used one myself but have talked to others who said they did not have a single flower come up.
Reply:I have heard bad results on them and i think you would be better picking your own type of seeds and planting them yourself for quallity and cost hope this helps.
What are some tips to maintaining a beautiful flower garden?
Decide how much money and work you want to put in to it, and how long you will be around to enjoy it.
If you want to build a beautiful garden at a longer term home, go with perennials.
I always think about groups of color, height, and blooming season, and try to have something blooming at all times. I usually go for varieties with a long blooming season.
I include things that can be cut and brought indoors for a vase because I love fresh flowers inside.
Some of my favorites are foxglove, iris, bachelor buttons, forget-me-not, Shasta daisys, hollyhocks, primroses, babys breath, coreopsis. Look through gardening catalogs for ones you like. I like the look of an English country garden, and try to include a lot of blues and pinks.
What are some tips to maintaining a beautiful flower garden?
The only things you need to MAINTAINING your beautiful garden is :
a) MULCH
b) FERTILISER
Thats it. Give the flowers the essentials and let them do the rest.
Reply:I get all my garden ? answered from folks on the gardenweb.com some post even have pics to give me ideas.
Reply:Consistent watering. Spray with liquid plant food every month.
If you want to build a beautiful garden at a longer term home, go with perennials.
I always think about groups of color, height, and blooming season, and try to have something blooming at all times. I usually go for varieties with a long blooming season.
I include things that can be cut and brought indoors for a vase because I love fresh flowers inside.
Some of my favorites are foxglove, iris, bachelor buttons, forget-me-not, Shasta daisys, hollyhocks, primroses, babys breath, coreopsis. Look through gardening catalogs for ones you like. I like the look of an English country garden, and try to include a lot of blues and pinks.
What are some tips to maintaining a beautiful flower garden?
The only things you need to MAINTAINING your beautiful garden is :
a) MULCH
b) FERTILISER
Thats it. Give the flowers the essentials and let them do the rest.
Reply:I get all my garden ? answered from folks on the gardenweb.com some post even have pics to give me ideas.
Reply:Consistent watering. Spray with liquid plant food every month.
How do you stop cats from going to the bathroom in your flower garden?
call animal control. if they are neighbor's cats they need to control their animals and keep them on their own property. if they are strays it's best to get them off the streets
How do you stop cats from going to the bathroom in your flower garden?
Spray some orange juice/lemon juice in the area and introduce them to a new area.
Reply:Pine cones covering the soil or a nice layer of gravel - as long as the cat cannot get to the ground it cannot go to the bathroom in it.
Reply:we had the same problem, we went to home depot and bought an can of pure black pepper, we havent seen an cat in our yard in about an month or 2
Reply:maybe get a dog or
you could put a pond since cats hate water
Reply:BB Gun.
Reply:Try a predator scent product - the smell of a larger predator is supposed to make cats think a larger predator has taken up residence in your garden, so the cats should go elsewhere to do their business.
http://www.critter-repellent.com/cats/ca...
Reply:The only reason I know this answer is because I live in the Netherlands and have been working on my garden. I bought cocoa shells to cover the flower beds. This is very popular here. I then read on the bag that cats don't like the feel of it under their little feet and will stop walking and pooing in the area it has been laid. It has prooven to be effective and not only that the weeds don't root, it holds the water in for the plants and the underlayer "molds" a bit and is also very healthy for your plants. I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to find this in your garden center near you. It is fairly inexpensive and really gives a nice natural landscaped feel for your garden. I hope you can get this there! Hope it helps! Now, if I can only get my dogs to stay out of it... hmmm.. :-)
How do you stop cats from going to the bathroom in your flower garden?
Spray some orange juice/lemon juice in the area and introduce them to a new area.
Reply:Pine cones covering the soil or a nice layer of gravel - as long as the cat cannot get to the ground it cannot go to the bathroom in it.
Reply:we had the same problem, we went to home depot and bought an can of pure black pepper, we havent seen an cat in our yard in about an month or 2
Reply:maybe get a dog or
you could put a pond since cats hate water
Reply:BB Gun.
Reply:Try a predator scent product - the smell of a larger predator is supposed to make cats think a larger predator has taken up residence in your garden, so the cats should go elsewhere to do their business.
http://www.critter-repellent.com/cats/ca...
Reply:The only reason I know this answer is because I live in the Netherlands and have been working on my garden. I bought cocoa shells to cover the flower beds. This is very popular here. I then read on the bag that cats don't like the feel of it under their little feet and will stop walking and pooing in the area it has been laid. It has prooven to be effective and not only that the weeds don't root, it holds the water in for the plants and the underlayer "molds" a bit and is also very healthy for your plants. I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to find this in your garden center near you. It is fairly inexpensive and really gives a nice natural landscaped feel for your garden. I hope you can get this there! Hope it helps! Now, if I can only get my dogs to stay out of it... hmmm.. :-)
Is there anyway to get rid of Crab Grass in my Flower Garden?
It has taken over and keeps coming up through my hardwood mulch. Help Please!
Is there anyway to get rid of Crab Grass in my Flower Garden?
Crabgrass is an annual that will die come the first frosts this fall but it will return next spring from its seeds. RoundUp or hot water may kill the vegetation this season but, again, it will be back next spring. Your problem is the mass quantity of seeds produced by this plant. Use a pre-emergent next spring to control seed germination %26amp; you will not have this problem. Apply a pre-emergent around the time that the forsythia bushes start blooming and water the product in well. Preen Garden Weed Preventer is a typical pre-emergence labeled for the control of crabgrass in an ornamental garden available at most home %26amp; garden centers. Read %26amp; follow all label instructions when purchasing or applying a pesticide.
Also be careful how you water your garden. Frequent, short watering encourages seed germination. It is always best to water deeply and infrequently.
Reply:Well lit is 1,000% right on.
Reply:I think they have a shampoo for that. You should ask your local doctor. In the mean time you should look around and see if you can find a plant poison specifically for crab grass. I think they make things like that. If it's feasible you should take up the bed. You don't have to throw anything, just take it all up, dig down as far as you think the roots of your plants will need to go and place a liner. Then replace all the soil and mulch. Then and crab grass is just a stray seed and can be pulled up as you see it growing. Good luck.
Reply:Your mulch needs to be at least three inches thick. And you may want to go even higher at first. You an use hot water on the crabgrass, also make sure you are pulling up the crabgrass roots and all.
Reply:Spray ROUNDUP, (sold at Wal-Mart) on crabgrass and it will die in a few days and it won't grow back.
Reply:I just did this at my house. I bought roundup regular strength. Use it according to directions. I used a cardboard box to shield my plants. The roundup will kill the weeds but it neutralizes at soil level so it will not harm anything in the soil except what you spray. Mine are dead and flowers fine. Happy gardening.
Nanny Source
Is there anyway to get rid of Crab Grass in my Flower Garden?
Crabgrass is an annual that will die come the first frosts this fall but it will return next spring from its seeds. RoundUp or hot water may kill the vegetation this season but, again, it will be back next spring. Your problem is the mass quantity of seeds produced by this plant. Use a pre-emergent next spring to control seed germination %26amp; you will not have this problem. Apply a pre-emergent around the time that the forsythia bushes start blooming and water the product in well. Preen Garden Weed Preventer is a typical pre-emergence labeled for the control of crabgrass in an ornamental garden available at most home %26amp; garden centers. Read %26amp; follow all label instructions when purchasing or applying a pesticide.
Also be careful how you water your garden. Frequent, short watering encourages seed germination. It is always best to water deeply and infrequently.
Reply:Well lit is 1,000% right on.
Reply:I think they have a shampoo for that. You should ask your local doctor. In the mean time you should look around and see if you can find a plant poison specifically for crab grass. I think they make things like that. If it's feasible you should take up the bed. You don't have to throw anything, just take it all up, dig down as far as you think the roots of your plants will need to go and place a liner. Then replace all the soil and mulch. Then and crab grass is just a stray seed and can be pulled up as you see it growing. Good luck.
Reply:Your mulch needs to be at least three inches thick. And you may want to go even higher at first. You an use hot water on the crabgrass, also make sure you are pulling up the crabgrass roots and all.
Reply:Spray ROUNDUP, (sold at Wal-Mart) on crabgrass and it will die in a few days and it won't grow back.
Reply:I just did this at my house. I bought roundup regular strength. Use it according to directions. I used a cardboard box to shield my plants. The roundup will kill the weeds but it neutralizes at soil level so it will not harm anything in the soil except what you spray. Mine are dead and flowers fine. Happy gardening.
Nanny Source
Where can I have my picture taken with live bunnies in a live flower garden?
I know the photagrapher's name is Chad Engle, but I do not know where his studio is located. I believe that it is somwhere in Kentucky.
Where can I have my picture taken with live bunnies in a live flower garden?
Just about anywhere if you get permisson from a flower shop or person with a live flower garden and go to a farm supply and buy a bunch of bunnies and then try to sell them back after you are done or just give them back if your project is important enough.. the bunnies probaby don't cost much.
Where can I have my picture taken with live bunnies in a live flower garden?
Just about anywhere if you get permisson from a flower shop or person with a live flower garden and go to a farm supply and buy a bunch of bunnies and then try to sell them back after you are done or just give them back if your project is important enough.. the bunnies probaby don't cost much.
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