I planted African, or Cape daisies in a flower bed in my back yard. They get full sun, as they are suppose to and are planted about 16 inches apart but they are all almost dead. Does anyone know why this could be happening? I live in Central/Western Iowa.
Dead Daisies?
Have you had a cold spell since you planted these flowers? They do not tolerate cold. Although they are drought tolerant, they prefer regular irrigation. Have you been watering them?
Good Luck!!
Reply:I don't know what is going on maybe your soil isn't as rich in nutrients as it should be. My Aunt and Mom anytime plants are starting to die they take a tablespoon of Epsom salt (not table salt the kind you use int he bath) and some plant food (like miracle grow) and water and around the plants you work that in the soil and make sure you really work it in and they should come back to life. I hope it works for yo, It always has for my family.
Good Luck!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
How do I start seeds indoors?
I'm a great outdoor gardner I haven't a clue as how to start seeds inside. I am planting impatiens and african daisies. Step by step method preferred...thanxs
How do I start seeds indoors?
Now is a good time to start plants indoors that you will eventually transplant outdoors. The easiest way to do it is to buy one of the planting kits available this time of year. You can find them in Lowe's, Home Depot, WalMart, and almost any other sotre that sells lawn and garden items.
These kits are seasonal will be gone from store shelves in a few more weeks. They ususlly consist of the plastic trays, peat or planting soil, ID stakes, and sometimes a clear plastic tent top to keep moisture in the soil. These are the same "trays" that you get later in the Spring when you buy bedding plants from the same places. Most people throw them away every year unless they plan to reuse them to start plants the following year.
You can plant almost anything in them. Just follow the directions on the seed packets and/or the planting tray kits.
Good luck with your gardening.
Reply:Here is a link that should tell you the best way. Be sure you don't start to soon for your area. Good Luck
Reply:ok.
-first get a very large jar vase...etc
-get very rich dirt
-form a fairly large hole into the pot
-then plant your seends
-then water
-when u see a sprout forming water is a bit more heavily
-when u get your daisys(i heard that u have to cut them 45degree angles) so they can grow but make sure dont just trust me :P i ope this helps
How do I start seeds indoors?
Now is a good time to start plants indoors that you will eventually transplant outdoors. The easiest way to do it is to buy one of the planting kits available this time of year. You can find them in Lowe's, Home Depot, WalMart, and almost any other sotre that sells lawn and garden items.
These kits are seasonal will be gone from store shelves in a few more weeks. They ususlly consist of the plastic trays, peat or planting soil, ID stakes, and sometimes a clear plastic tent top to keep moisture in the soil. These are the same "trays" that you get later in the Spring when you buy bedding plants from the same places. Most people throw them away every year unless they plan to reuse them to start plants the following year.
You can plant almost anything in them. Just follow the directions on the seed packets and/or the planting tray kits.
Good luck with your gardening.
Reply:Here is a link that should tell you the best way. Be sure you don't start to soon for your area. Good Luck
Reply:ok.
-first get a very large jar vase...etc
-get very rich dirt
-form a fairly large hole into the pot
-then plant your seends
-then water
-when u see a sprout forming water is a bit more heavily
-when u get your daisys(i heard that u have to cut them 45degree angles) so they can grow but make sure dont just trust me :P i ope this helps
Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.?
A.
A crate of florida oranges sat on the doorstep.
B.
She believes in the jeffersonian ideal of government.
C.
They are having a sale on Turkish towels on Saturday.
D.
Colorful african daisies nodded in the wind.
Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.?
Definately C.
I think.
Don´t ask me, I`m just an English teacher.
Reply:C
Reply:I believe the answer to your question would be "C".
A. Florida should be capitalized
B. Jeffersonian should be capitalized
D. African should be capitalized
I truly am interested what the answer to this question is. :)
Reply:C
Reply:c
Reply:C
Reply:"C" is correct. Anytime you name a place or nationality, you must capitalize, ie, Florida, African. Also an ideal based on a person's name has to be capitalized, ie. Jeffersonian.
Reply:c
Reply:C
Reply:C
Reply:none of the above are correct.
Reply:c
Reply:Simple ---- C
flower deliveries
A crate of florida oranges sat on the doorstep.
B.
She believes in the jeffersonian ideal of government.
C.
They are having a sale on Turkish towels on Saturday.
D.
Colorful african daisies nodded in the wind.
Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.?
Definately C.
I think.
Don´t ask me, I`m just an English teacher.
Reply:C
Reply:I believe the answer to your question would be "C".
A. Florida should be capitalized
B. Jeffersonian should be capitalized
D. African should be capitalized
I truly am interested what the answer to this question is. :)
Reply:C
Reply:c
Reply:C
Reply:"C" is correct. Anytime you name a place or nationality, you must capitalize, ie, Florida, African. Also an ideal based on a person's name has to be capitalized, ie. Jeffersonian.
Reply:c
Reply:C
Reply:C
Reply:none of the above are correct.
Reply:c
Reply:Simple ---- C
flower deliveries
Flowers for a garden...?
So, I have our make shift 'garden' all ready for flowers to be planted....it should rain tonight which is great...
I plan on planting gypsophila, african daisies,sunflowers,pansy, and marigolds....anything wrong with having different flowers together...like haivng to many? or getting funny hybrids? lol...
-lacy
tips are nice :D
Flowers for a garden...?
they should be fine!you ned to plant the ones that get taller to the back and move toward the front with the ones that will get shorter!i always mix mine around.they shouldnt be bad about getting hybrids.and i always say with flowers ,you cant have to many!the only problems that i have ever experienced id some growing faster that others therefore covering up some of the slower growing ones!but they are still beautiful,and you can always move them around if this happens,as long as you dig up most of their root balls!i do it all of the time!good luck,and happy gardening!
Reply:i have a garden just like that and there is nothing wrong
Reply:Sounds like a nice selection to me . The more colors the prettier it looks .
Reply:beats me!
Reply:the pansies need a cooler and more shady location than all the rest of your flower choices. A tip for planting gypsophilia: make 3 or 4 different sowings, each 2 weeks apart. This way you will have a continuous display because they will stop blooming after a couple weeks. remove the ones that have finished blooming by cutting them off at ground level. Something else to keep in mind: some african daisies will only open their flowers in direct sunlight and will close them in the evening, morning, and on cloudy days. In a hot, sunny position, the pansies will probably not bloom very long, but may rebloom in the fall when it gets cooler again. For something small to put at the front of the garden, I'd suggest using allysum and ageratum and portulaca instead of the pansies.
Reply:Hi there. Most come with instructions and recommendations. Draw out your garden and mark what will go where. This way, you can design your placement for eye appeal. It doesn't even have to be to scale. Know how much sun this plot receives per day. You really can crowd flowers for a great effect. Many times, the recommended spacing isn't necessary. With good mulching, the gypsophilia will come back year after year (perenial). The pansies may not tolerate full sun as well as all the others. The pansies,african daisies,sunflowers, and marigolds will die in the fall (annual). Use organic material to build up your soil with compost or sterile steer manure worked in a few inches into the. Starter plants are easier than seeds. Keep the ground moist (not soggy) until the plants establish or the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings after 3-4 leaves appear on the plants and not before or you could be left with none. With seeds, a percentage don't make it. Watering is best in the morning to avoid any fungus associated with night watering and there is minimal evaporation. These plants tend to be drought resistant. fertilize once or twice a month with a general purpose fertilizer when the plants are flowering. Cut off the dead flowers to encourage the plant to make more flowers. This is called 'dead heading.' After, your plants are established you can water when the ground feels dry 1 inch below the surface. Use your finger to check. Keep up with weeds daily because they can take over quickly.Have fun with all your fresh cut flowers.
Reply:Just read about each one. They all have special treatment specs. Some need full sun and some can't have any sun. Some need lots of room to spread and others don't spread.
It's ok to put all the ones that like sun together and same for the shade. As long as the need about the same amount of water. To many and funny hybrids are ok as long as they like the same thing. The good thing about to many is most plants can be transfered if they get to thick. So you will be able to start another flower bed after this one gets full...
Good Luck..
Happy Flowering......
Reply:I think it has a better impact if you plant like plants together. You need to consider size of plant, how tall it grows, water and sun requirements. It also looks better if you have the taller plants in the back and if you consider the different colors and put them where it will be visually eye friendly. You want to read the directions so that you dont crowd the plants see how big they will get.
Reply:Nothing wrong with planting several varieties together as you are not particular which ones survive. Some of the hardier ones will choke out the other ones, but you will know which flowers will do best in your garden.
I plan on planting gypsophila, african daisies,sunflowers,pansy, and marigolds....anything wrong with having different flowers together...like haivng to many? or getting funny hybrids? lol...
-lacy
tips are nice :D
Flowers for a garden...?
they should be fine!you ned to plant the ones that get taller to the back and move toward the front with the ones that will get shorter!i always mix mine around.they shouldnt be bad about getting hybrids.and i always say with flowers ,you cant have to many!the only problems that i have ever experienced id some growing faster that others therefore covering up some of the slower growing ones!but they are still beautiful,and you can always move them around if this happens,as long as you dig up most of their root balls!i do it all of the time!good luck,and happy gardening!
Reply:i have a garden just like that and there is nothing wrong
Reply:Sounds like a nice selection to me . The more colors the prettier it looks .
Reply:beats me!
Reply:the pansies need a cooler and more shady location than all the rest of your flower choices. A tip for planting gypsophilia: make 3 or 4 different sowings, each 2 weeks apart. This way you will have a continuous display because they will stop blooming after a couple weeks. remove the ones that have finished blooming by cutting them off at ground level. Something else to keep in mind: some african daisies will only open their flowers in direct sunlight and will close them in the evening, morning, and on cloudy days. In a hot, sunny position, the pansies will probably not bloom very long, but may rebloom in the fall when it gets cooler again. For something small to put at the front of the garden, I'd suggest using allysum and ageratum and portulaca instead of the pansies.
Reply:Hi there. Most come with instructions and recommendations. Draw out your garden and mark what will go where. This way, you can design your placement for eye appeal. It doesn't even have to be to scale. Know how much sun this plot receives per day. You really can crowd flowers for a great effect. Many times, the recommended spacing isn't necessary. With good mulching, the gypsophilia will come back year after year (perenial). The pansies may not tolerate full sun as well as all the others. The pansies,african daisies,sunflowers, and marigolds will die in the fall (annual). Use organic material to build up your soil with compost or sterile steer manure worked in a few inches into the. Starter plants are easier than seeds. Keep the ground moist (not soggy) until the plants establish or the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings after 3-4 leaves appear on the plants and not before or you could be left with none. With seeds, a percentage don't make it. Watering is best in the morning to avoid any fungus associated with night watering and there is minimal evaporation. These plants tend to be drought resistant. fertilize once or twice a month with a general purpose fertilizer when the plants are flowering. Cut off the dead flowers to encourage the plant to make more flowers. This is called 'dead heading.' After, your plants are established you can water when the ground feels dry 1 inch below the surface. Use your finger to check. Keep up with weeds daily because they can take over quickly.Have fun with all your fresh cut flowers.
Reply:Just read about each one. They all have special treatment specs. Some need full sun and some can't have any sun. Some need lots of room to spread and others don't spread.
It's ok to put all the ones that like sun together and same for the shade. As long as the need about the same amount of water. To many and funny hybrids are ok as long as they like the same thing. The good thing about to many is most plants can be transfered if they get to thick. So you will be able to start another flower bed after this one gets full...
Good Luck..
Happy Flowering......
Reply:I think it has a better impact if you plant like plants together. You need to consider size of plant, how tall it grows, water and sun requirements. It also looks better if you have the taller plants in the back and if you consider the different colors and put them where it will be visually eye friendly. You want to read the directions so that you dont crowd the plants see how big they will get.
Reply:Nothing wrong with planting several varieties together as you are not particular which ones survive. Some of the hardier ones will choke out the other ones, but you will know which flowers will do best in your garden.
Why do people of the African American Culture and gangs hold pistols sideways?
Evidently none of these people ever owned a Daisy BB gun. You cannot put a bullet effectively in a target at 75 feet holding a weapon sideways that recoils upwards.
Why do people of the African American Culture and gangs hold pistols sideways?
to look cool
Reply:It supposedly looks cool. Like those caps they wear sideways. They just look ******* stupid instead though.
Reply:Why don't you test your theory and stand in front of a person of the African American culture and let them fire off a few rounds at you from 75 feet; just to see if it's true what you say about the recoil and all that.
You know, in the interest of science and one less thinly veiled racist asking questions like they just want to innnocently know something that makes no damned difference in the real scheme of things in first place.
Reply:Are you sure you aren't just talking about something that looks good in movies? See below.
Reply:So they can show their faces better
Reply:you watch too many movies....seriously
Reply:People do this because they see it in movies, or music videos. The "white" way to hold a gun is how a police man would do it. The so called "black" way to do it is a little different with more style is guess.
Its just people imitating what Fifty Cent or other rappers and actors do.
Reply:Is this the question you decided to ask after seriously pondering? LOL!
Reply:so they look like bad azz mo fos. There have been comments made in movies mocking people who hold the gun sideways.
Reply:Yeah, but it's cool as hell.
Reply:Obviously you've never in been in the projects at a time when there's actual shooting and killing of people going on. Trust the people with the weapons are aware of how to use a gun and how to make a bullet hit the target in the way they desire. They also,I'm sure know and have owned just about all BB guns which is why they are so good with the different real weapons they use.
Now the media portrays minorities in a way where I'm sure all you've ever seen is the gun held sideways. I advise you to visit any ghetto or any part of the projects and hang around. Get a first hand look before you spout the nonssense you've seen on tv as fact.
Reply:Are you serious?? LOL you do know that's just in the movies right??? LOL LOL LOL
So what you are saying is that it is just people of African descent then? You are telling me that NO white men do this? If you really paid attention and weren't so stereotypical you would realize that it isn't a culture that does this it is the young people that see it in the MOVIES! It's the cool way to do it. I don't know anyone of any color who would shoot a BB gun side ways. This is just a ludacris question.
Reply:okay chill killer, your rants make no sense.......
Reply:They hold it because it looks more "gangster." Its basically represents confidence in the person holding the gun that he can shoot sideways, but it is obviously less effective. Even James Bond used to shoot his pistol sideways in many of his movies because people beleive it's a style.
Reply:cuz its badass
Reply:because it just looks way cooler...
Reply:LOL.. it's the 'way they roll'.. man, dont you know.. it's gangsta???
Reply:BECAUSE IT CUTS SICK!!!
IT IS DEAD COOL TO HOLD IT SIDEWAYS!!!
Reply:Idk last time I fired a gun I held properly, I think you watch to many movies or tv. You no what you can do tag along with one of the gangsters while their going to shoot up something and see how they fire you might get better insight
Reply:I took a gun permit class and the teacher said it is because that is the way the gun comes out of the box. But really there was a movie years ago where the lead, a person who either never held a real gun or the writer did not know what he was doing, He the gun side way and it was just copy as being cool.
Why do people of the African American Culture and gangs hold pistols sideways?
to look cool
Reply:It supposedly looks cool. Like those caps they wear sideways. They just look ******* stupid instead though.
Reply:Why don't you test your theory and stand in front of a person of the African American culture and let them fire off a few rounds at you from 75 feet; just to see if it's true what you say about the recoil and all that.
You know, in the interest of science and one less thinly veiled racist asking questions like they just want to innnocently know something that makes no damned difference in the real scheme of things in first place.
Reply:Are you sure you aren't just talking about something that looks good in movies? See below.
Reply:So they can show their faces better
Reply:you watch too many movies....seriously
Reply:People do this because they see it in movies, or music videos. The "white" way to hold a gun is how a police man would do it. The so called "black" way to do it is a little different with more style is guess.
Its just people imitating what Fifty Cent or other rappers and actors do.
Reply:Is this the question you decided to ask after seriously pondering? LOL!
Reply:so they look like bad azz mo fos. There have been comments made in movies mocking people who hold the gun sideways.
Reply:Yeah, but it's cool as hell.
Reply:Obviously you've never in been in the projects at a time when there's actual shooting and killing of people going on. Trust the people with the weapons are aware of how to use a gun and how to make a bullet hit the target in the way they desire. They also,I'm sure know and have owned just about all BB guns which is why they are so good with the different real weapons they use.
Now the media portrays minorities in a way where I'm sure all you've ever seen is the gun held sideways. I advise you to visit any ghetto or any part of the projects and hang around. Get a first hand look before you spout the nonssense you've seen on tv as fact.
Reply:Are you serious?? LOL you do know that's just in the movies right??? LOL LOL LOL
So what you are saying is that it is just people of African descent then? You are telling me that NO white men do this? If you really paid attention and weren't so stereotypical you would realize that it isn't a culture that does this it is the young people that see it in the MOVIES! It's the cool way to do it. I don't know anyone of any color who would shoot a BB gun side ways. This is just a ludacris question.
Reply:okay chill killer, your rants make no sense.......
Reply:They hold it because it looks more "gangster." Its basically represents confidence in the person holding the gun that he can shoot sideways, but it is obviously less effective. Even James Bond used to shoot his pistol sideways in many of his movies because people beleive it's a style.
Reply:cuz its badass
Reply:because it just looks way cooler...
Reply:LOL.. it's the 'way they roll'.. man, dont you know.. it's gangsta???
Reply:BECAUSE IT CUTS SICK!!!
IT IS DEAD COOL TO HOLD IT SIDEWAYS!!!
Reply:Idk last time I fired a gun I held properly, I think you watch to many movies or tv. You no what you can do tag along with one of the gangsters while their going to shoot up something and see how they fire you might get better insight
Reply:I took a gun permit class and the teacher said it is because that is the way the gun comes out of the box. But really there was a movie years ago where the lead, a person who either never held a real gun or the writer did not know what he was doing, He the gun side way and it was just copy as being cool.
Flowering plant....?
hello all, i wanted to plant a perennial in our plant boxes, is this idea still okey since it is still winter here in our place and snowing once in a while, will the seed going to grow?or i have to keep them away from snow?and keep inside the garage is ok until they fully grown ups?and im planning to plant arabis,columbine and african daisy? please advise me and God bless you and your family.tnx
Flowering plant....?
I don't know where you are, but I certainly wouldn't plant seeds until I was sure the last frost had past. You could start them inside in smaller containers and repot them later outside. I would not trust my garage unless it was heated. Seeds generally won't germinate until the soil is warm, probably 65-70 degrees and that won't happen as long as it is still snowing. If they do germinate and then a frost occurs you will probably will lose your plants unless you have some way to protect them.
So, what would I do. I'd get some smaller pots and start the seeds inside. Then when the weather warmed up, I'd plant them in my planter boxes outside.
Good luck.
Reply:Most seeds germinate best when the weather has stopped freezing.You could get some seed starting mixture and start some in a sunny window if you have one. Next year they will be ok, if they are perennial where you live. I always sell the African Daisy as an annual, it is a bonus if it returns in my climate.
Reply:It is hard to grow perennials in plant boxes. If you can grow it in a container and move it around, it would be ok.
Flowering plant....?
I don't know where you are, but I certainly wouldn't plant seeds until I was sure the last frost had past. You could start them inside in smaller containers and repot them later outside. I would not trust my garage unless it was heated. Seeds generally won't germinate until the soil is warm, probably 65-70 degrees and that won't happen as long as it is still snowing. If they do germinate and then a frost occurs you will probably will lose your plants unless you have some way to protect them.
So, what would I do. I'd get some smaller pots and start the seeds inside. Then when the weather warmed up, I'd plant them in my planter boxes outside.
Good luck.
Reply:Most seeds germinate best when the weather has stopped freezing.You could get some seed starting mixture and start some in a sunny window if you have one. Next year they will be ok, if they are perennial where you live. I always sell the African Daisy as an annual, it is a bonus if it returns in my climate.
Reply:It is hard to grow perennials in plant boxes. If you can grow it in a container and move it around, it would be ok.
Any suggestion which plant?
hello im in colorado springs and still winter here with a snow falls once in a while which perennial plant is best to plant now? i want to make our back yard filled with plants that bears flowers this coming season, will a seed is good to pplant now i will just keep them inside at night and be out on day for the sunlight. please help me, im planning to have arabis, columbine and african daisy.please advise me God bless
Any suggestion which plant?
Isn't the ground frozen?
Anyway, early bloomers are Forsythia--a long-stemmed/loose growing shrub (6-8' tall, unprunned) with 1" wide canary yellow flowers in March.
And, Crocus--these are bulbs that grow to about 4-6" and have white, yellow, or blue blossoms in March.
And Cushion Spurge (Euphoria)--a herbaceous perennial (a 1.5', loose growing, mound) that has a yellow flower in March.
Reply:Haven't you had a lot of snow there? I'll bet that the ground is either frozen or muddy. You should not plant anything outside until the soil has dried some. If you take a handful of dirt and squeeze it and it sticks together in a ball then it's too wet to plant. The soil should fall apart before planting anything. I would wait until about May, then go check out your local garden store. By that time you will probably be able to plant and the variety at the garden store will be plentiful -- and they can offer tips on growing. Good luck!
Reply:go to a store
Reply:its too early to plant anything.wait until the days are above 50 F and the nights are above freezing.
plant gifts
Any suggestion which plant?
Isn't the ground frozen?
Anyway, early bloomers are Forsythia--a long-stemmed/loose growing shrub (6-8' tall, unprunned) with 1" wide canary yellow flowers in March.
And, Crocus--these are bulbs that grow to about 4-6" and have white, yellow, or blue blossoms in March.
And Cushion Spurge (Euphoria)--a herbaceous perennial (a 1.5', loose growing, mound) that has a yellow flower in March.
Reply:Haven't you had a lot of snow there? I'll bet that the ground is either frozen or muddy. You should not plant anything outside until the soil has dried some. If you take a handful of dirt and squeeze it and it sticks together in a ball then it's too wet to plant. The soil should fall apart before planting anything. I would wait until about May, then go check out your local garden store. By that time you will probably be able to plant and the variety at the garden store will be plentiful -- and they can offer tips on growing. Good luck!
Reply:go to a store
Reply:its too early to plant anything.wait until the days are above 50 F and the nights are above freezing.
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