http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk (rec.gardens) Dedicated to all aspects of gardening across the globe. Debates take place over a huge range of gardening subjects, with experts and beginners alike participating. en Thu, 17 May 2012 07:02:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203572-trichoderma-harzianum.html Thu, 17 May 2012 03:52:40 GMT Bonsoir/Gutenacht/Goodnight/Bonasera... This time I really need some scientific based help. This is the case: new born baby pines (pinus pinea und pinus... Bonsoir/Gutenacht/Goodnight/Bonasera...

This time I really need some scientific based help. This is the case: new born baby pines (pinus pinea und pinus pinaster) those are been attacked by a terrible fungus that its killing them one by one and too early before they can go to their deffinitve place or even before to get phytosanitary help.

Anyone who can told me if this advice is correct: To use a water solution using Trichoderma Harzianum that its called "good guy fungus" and supposedly can eat the "bad guys" inside the soil and save the baby roots.

The new pines are in starbuks cups with a very good (I believe) drainage. The sustratum aren't that good, but now it's to late to change it.

Questions:

1. Can it help?
2. In wich cases can it help?
3. Should I ust use sulfur solution now? Pines are 2 months old
4. Should I stop the water (just spray)
5. How can I safe a very bad looking lemon cipress taht its getting dry and I'm affraid it have a problem with fungus in their roots?


Thank you very much for your answers, you're so kind to listen to me (or read me)... :)

Maggs (That's my name) ]]> Gardening SurfGirl http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203572-trichoderma-harzianum.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203570-flowering-plumeria-india.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:59:20 GMT Hi Everybody,

Following is a picture of Plumeria 'India' ....



The flowers of Plumeria 'India' are yellow to orange enhanced by strong red veining.

The flowers are of heavy texture with good keeping quality.

Scent of the flowers is strong and sweet.

Plumeria 'India' is a fast growing plant with strong and thick branches.

The picture above shows Plumeria 'India' flowering on May 15, 2012 in Chicago, plant hardiness zone 5.

This plumeria plant, with no inflorescence showing, was received and planted on April 4, 2012 as an unrooted cutting.

Soon after planting the inflorescence, flower stalk, emerged and continued to develop.

As of May 15, 2012 Plumeria 'India' is anchored in the pot indicating root development. ]]> Gardening BobWalsh http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203570-flowering-plumeria-india.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203565-stone-chippings-will-they-hurt-my-acid-loving-plants.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:39:38 GMT I have a border in my garden with lots of rhodedendrons and azaleas. I have ill health now so i need to make the garden easier to maintain. There are lots of... I have a border in my garden with lots of rhodedendrons and azaleas. I have ill health now so i need to make the garden easier to maintain. There are lots of weeds at the moment, which i plan to have removed. Then some weed control fabric and stone chippings.
Cotswold stone chippings would be great, but probably would affect the ph too much. Is that right?

If it is, then what alternatives do i have? Are there most neutral or acid stones out there?

I dont really want to use bark or wood chippings because i dont like the look really.

thanks
joel ]]> Gardening snowathlete http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203565-stone-chippings-will-they-hurt-my-acid-loving-plants.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203563-zone-5-over-winter-bulbs.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:59:35 GMT I want some summer blooming bulbs -- non invasive that doesn't have to be dug up for winter.

Used to have some orange lillies that I liked but can't remember the name (they weren't daylillies)

Don't want tulips, etc -- no spring blooming but something or a variety of summer blooming bulbs for zone 5 Indiana. Any suggestions?

Maybe 2 or 3 varieties that would go well together in a single partly sunny area?
]]> Gardening mkr5000 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203563-zone-5-over-winter-bulbs.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203545-staking-plumeria-cuttings-plumeria-plants-planting-time.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:27 GMT Hi Everybody, I recently published a blog post about the importance of staking plumeria cuttings and plumeria plants at planting time. I would like to share... Hi Everybody,

I recently published a blog post about the importance of staking plumeria cuttings and plumeria plants at planting time.

I would like to share it on this forum for everybody interested in growing plumerias....

It is very disheartening to check on newly planted plumeria cuttings and plumeria plants just to discover that they have been knocked out of their pots either by nature.... strong winds, animals.... pets, or even by accident.... the gardener himself or herself knocking it over .

The initial roots of plumeria cuttings tend to be very brittle and the slightest movement or shift of the cutting from its planted position may break the newly developed roots. The roots get stronger as they mature over time.



Newly planted plumeria cuttings have no means of staying steady and balanced when planted either in the ground or in pots.

It is therefore very important to stake plumeria cuttings at planting time. This is usually done by inserting a plant stake right next to the cutting itself and tying the cutting to the stake with tie-ups which are readily available for purchase at hardware stores and garden centers.*

It's best to tie the plumeria cutting at strategic places along the cutting.... (1) just above soil level .... (2) just below the tip, and .... (3) in the middle of the cutting to the stake making sure the cutting is firmly anchored in the pot or in the ground.

Some plumeria cutting may dehydrate during the rooting process depending on the rooting method that is used. If dehydration occurs, causing the cutting to shrink in size and the tie-ups to loosen, then one needs to re-adjust the tie-ups or apply new ones to re-establish secure and proper placement.

But what can be done if the cutting is tall and has multiple branches?

In this case, it is best to start staking the plumeria cutting at the main stem and tie it to the plant stake as described above.

Depending on the number of branches and their individual height above the soil level.... staking each branch with a proper length plant stake and tying them just below the tip of each branch to the stake secures the cutting in the pot or in the ground.

The following two pictures show one cutting of Plumeria 'Teresa Wilder' I recently planted. The main stem is tied to a stake and each of the two top branches is secured tightly to an individual plant stake as well. This cutting is unable to move even if I tilt the pot at an angle of 45 degrees.






The same principle of staking applies when planting rooted plumeria plants.

I recommend inserting the plant stake(s) before covering the roots with the planting medium. By gently inserting the stake(s) between the roots one avoids injuring the roots which might occur when the plant stake(s) is inserted after the roots have been covered with the potting medium.

By following staking practices for plumeria cuttings and plants gardeners avoid unnecessary delays in enjoying their beautiful scented plumeria flowers.

Copyright © Bob Walsh ]]> Gardening BobWalsh http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203545-staking-plumeria-cuttings-plumeria-plants-planting-time.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203544-busy-lizzie-house-plant.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:52 GMT Hi, I have just joined and was wanting to know if anyone has a Busy lizzie house plant or where i could get one from. We had one has a child and i was always... Hi, I have just joined and was wanting to know if anyone has a Busy lizzie house plant or where i could get one from.
We had one has a child and i was always taking cuttings and giving them as gifts to family and friends..It was back in the 70s.
My mum is in her 80s and asked me if i still had one of them pink plants.....
So i would love to try and find one for her..Have googled it but it just comes up with bedding plants.
They had a fleshy stem and vibrant pink flowers...My Dad used to say they were weeds because we had them in every room..
Its funny how you remember something so long ago. ]]> Gardening black eyed susi http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203544-busy-lizzie-house-plant.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203547-re-farewell-clivia.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:34:54 GMT My Clivia is wrapping up its beautiful, beautiful blooms. Is there any > reason NOT to remove the stalks after...]]> On 09/05/2012 17:10, Higgs Boson wrote:
> My Clivia is wrapping up its beautiful, beautiful blooms. Is there any
> reason NOT to remove the stalks after flowers end? IOW, my q. is:
> The nourishment for next bloom is acquired and stored by the
> **leaves** I assume. So would removing the stalks hurt or help the
> plant. Normally, I wouldn't hesitate to remove them, but in the case
> of this Clivia, I want to be sure.
>
> (Incidentally, these are all from few plants given to me by a former
> neighbor decades ago. I realize they like to be crowded, but over the
> years I have thinned the groups numerous times and started other,
> successful, groups).
>
> TIA

As the flower stalks are green, I would expect them to photosynthesise
and add to the general food store. I would leave them until
they start to shrivel or go off-colour, then cut them off. It's what I
do with my Hippeastrum papilio.

--

Jeff
]]> Gardening http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203547-re-farewell-clivia.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203546-re-farewell-clivia.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:31:40 GMT My Clivia is wrapping up its beautiful, beautiful blooms. Is there any > reason NOT to remove the stalks after...]]> On 09/05/2012 17:10, Higgs Boson wrote:
> My Clivia is wrapping up its beautiful, beautiful blooms. Is there any
> reason NOT to remove the stalks after flowers end? IOW, my q. is:
> The nourishment for next bloom is acquired and stored by the
> **leaves** I assume. So would removing the stalks hurt or help the
> plant. Normally, I wouldn't hesitate to remove them, but in the case
> of this Clivia, I want to be sure.
>
> (Incidentally, these are all from few plants given to me by a former
> neighbor decades ago. I realize they like to be crowded, but over the
> years I have thinned the groups numerous times and started other,
> successful, groups).
>
> TIA

As the flower stalks are green, I would expect them to photosynthesise
and add to the general food store of the bulb. I would leave them until
they start to shrivel or go off-colour, then cut them off. It's what I
do with my Hippeastrum papilio.

--

Jeff
]]> Gardening http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203546-re-farewell-clivia.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203533-lavender-seedlings-advice-needed-please.html Mon, 14 May 2012 20:11:59 GMT Hi all I have been trying my hand, for the first time at propergating seeds. All are doing very well. One of the plants I have tried is lavender. The seeds... Hi all I have been trying my hand, for the first time at propergating seeds. All are doing very well. One of the plants I have tried is lavender. The seeds germinated very well and I now have 120 lavender seedlings that I potted on in the last few days. They all look healthy and had very big roots for the size of the plants. I was wondering if anyone had any general advice on caring for them from now. They are currently on a window sill but wondered if they could go in a greenhouse and when they could go outdoors. Also should I be feeding them? Any advice would be greatly appriciated as I am quite a novice gardener but loving my new hobby!
Many thanks Caroline ]]> Gardening Caroline1510 http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203533-lavender-seedlings-advice-needed-please.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203536-sandhi-sudha-plus-govinda.html Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:46 GMT sandhi sudha plus joint pain relief oil joint pain killer... sandhi sudha plus joint pain relief oil joint pain killer oil
http://classifieds.tribune.com.pk/eq...able-in-lahore
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]]> Gardening zee tele http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203536-sandhi-sudha-plus-govinda.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203524-any-experience-concord-reliance-lakemont-grape-varieties.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:24:54 GMT I found a Concord seedless grape at the local Lowe's, which fit in to
my late grape harvest. I was still looking for a red and white variety,
hopefully mid and early to help spread around the fresh eating grape
availability.

I ended up going with Reliance (red) and Lakemont (white). Concord
supposedly has 115 days to harvest, Lakemont 80 days, and Reliance is
supposed to be a mid season, but don't know exactly how many days.

Anyone have any experience with these, or have any suggestions? I'm
growing grapes for the first time, after having a failure of the entire
row of blueberries I planted. This is the second time I've had
blueberries completely fail, despite using soil acidifiers. I'm never
trying them again unless I do a midget variety in a wooden planter or pot.

I've talked to a number of folks who seem to have a grape harvest
every year, and some of them say they haven't done anything other than
prune them back once in a while.
]]> Gardening Ohioguy http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203524-any-experience-concord-reliance-lakemont-grape-varieties.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203522-network-connected-irrigation-controller.html Sun, 13 May 2012 17:25:51 GMT Does anyone make an irrigation system that has *both* easy-to-use manual controls on the controller box *and* an ethernet connection to allow configuration by... Does anyone make an irrigation system that has *both* easy-to-use manual
controls on the controller box *and* an ethernet connection to allow
configuration by an ethernet browser?

--
W


]]> Gardening http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203522-network-connected-irrigation-controller.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203521-weed-killing-chores.html Sun, 13 May 2012 16:16:23 GMT Two gallons of Roundup sprayed two days ago, and another two gallons yesterday. Probably spray another four gallons this upcoming week. That should take... Two gallons of Roundup sprayed two days ago, and another two gallons
yesterday. Probably spray another four gallons this upcoming week. That
should take care of the areas near the house. Out in the fields, let the
weeds proliferate; I don't care.

Yes sir, better living through chemistry.
]]> Gardening http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203521-weed-killing-chores.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203520-suggestions-new-garden.html Sun, 13 May 2012 11:07:21 GMT Hi guys,

I need some suggestions for this garden, I'm back for summer (university student) and my parents want a new garden basically. I did some clean up work on it last year, but everything has gone to pot basically.

I've essentially got no budget (although I don't want to spend a crazy amount).

My dad suggested decking where the mud is.

Has anyone got some cool suggestions? :D

Pictures:
http://davidpottrell.co.uk/paste/DSC_0567.JPG
http://davidpottrell.co.uk/paste/DSC_0569.JPG ]]> Gardening DavidP http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203520-suggestions-new-garden.html http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203506-quality-low-voltage-landscape-lighting.html Sat, 12 May 2012 15:10:23 GMT Does anyone here know of a high quality brand for low voltage landscape lighting ? I have tried and tried fixtures from the big box stores , but they are... Does anyone here know of a high quality brand for low voltage landscape
lighting ? I have tried and tried fixtures from the big box stores , but
they are very cheap and seldom last more than one year.

I have not tried any led low voltage lights because I don't want the
bluish, garish look they cast.

Any tips on quality brands ??

Thanks !!

James


]]> Gardening James http://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/gardening/203506-quality-low-voltage-landscape-lighting.html