I recently purchased Fuchsias and they came with uninvited pests who are multiplying and now invading their neighbor's beautiful leaves.
What can i do to get rid of them without bringing harm to my plants? I would like to use a natural product if possible versus a chemical treatment.
Anyone have any ideas that have worked for you or someone you know?
Whiteflies are taking over...HELP!!!!!!!!!?
You can use the yellow sticky traps if you can find them. There might by ways on how to make one by smear Vaselines or engine grease on a piece of yellow paper. The bugs are attracted to yellow coloring, so they'll fly towards the trap and get stuck. good luck!
Reply:Your plant's soil is too wet. Let it dry out before watering again.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Which container plants are resistant to aphids?
I have a small front and back porch-- back is shade(north) and front partly sun(south.) I live in Seattle and have horrible aphid problems. The only things that I have luck with are geraniums (front porch), which I like. On the back porch, impatiens and fuchsias have all gotten chewed to bits by aphids (I work a lot and need low maintenance plants, especially for the back.) I think alyssum do OK out there. I love flowers. Suggestions for a shaded porch with skinny planterboxes?
Front porch has round pots. For it, I got petunias last year which I read were aphid resistant and they turned into aphid farms! I now have primroses along with the geraniums and they seem OK but they probably won't last all summer. I also had luck with Sweet William which was kind of grassy looking, but Salvia gets aphids, too. I tried spraying with soapy water and it doesn't help much. I would be happy with anything easy and green and flowery. Anything like that which aphids don't like? Thanks!
Which container plants are resistant to aphids?
tri color plant. cold hardy to zone 9b. i am not sure what zone seattle is. the tri color plant is one of my favorites. it had apids on it, but it never damaged the plant, and then the aphid died off. really nice blooms too.
also bananas are aphid prone so dont get
Reply:What damage do they do to plants?
Like most insects aphids spit on their food and the plants react very badly to that, it causes poor root development. Aphid-infested plants wilt, not because the aphids have taken water out but because the plant has a problem picking water up from the soil.
Then there's a mould problem from the honeydew. This is where aphids on the leaf above have produced a drop of sap from their rear end and it's fallen on the leaf below. That evaporates and becomes pure sugar, black moulds then develop which kill the leaf.
They also transmit plant virus diseases from sick plants to healthy plants.
Is there any way to stop them coming?
Put aluminium foil down between the rows of your plants - this deceives the aphid into thinking it is flying towards the sky! It works well!
Crowd the plants - grow them closer together. It may not be good for the plant but will certainly keep aphids down.
Keep weeds between the rows - aphids are attracted by bare soil and if you have little seedlings growing in the bare soil that's where the aphids will go.
How fast do they breed?
They reproduce asexually - populations can double in four or five days. One minute you see one aphid, a few days later the plant is plastered!
hi, haven't found any plants yet but thought this might be useful!
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Front porch has round pots. For it, I got petunias last year which I read were aphid resistant and they turned into aphid farms! I now have primroses along with the geraniums and they seem OK but they probably won't last all summer. I also had luck with Sweet William which was kind of grassy looking, but Salvia gets aphids, too. I tried spraying with soapy water and it doesn't help much. I would be happy with anything easy and green and flowery. Anything like that which aphids don't like? Thanks!
Which container plants are resistant to aphids?
tri color plant. cold hardy to zone 9b. i am not sure what zone seattle is. the tri color plant is one of my favorites. it had apids on it, but it never damaged the plant, and then the aphid died off. really nice blooms too.
also bananas are aphid prone so dont get
Reply:What damage do they do to plants?
Like most insects aphids spit on their food and the plants react very badly to that, it causes poor root development. Aphid-infested plants wilt, not because the aphids have taken water out but because the plant has a problem picking water up from the soil.
Then there's a mould problem from the honeydew. This is where aphids on the leaf above have produced a drop of sap from their rear end and it's fallen on the leaf below. That evaporates and becomes pure sugar, black moulds then develop which kill the leaf.
They also transmit plant virus diseases from sick plants to healthy plants.
Is there any way to stop them coming?
Put aluminium foil down between the rows of your plants - this deceives the aphid into thinking it is flying towards the sky! It works well!
Crowd the plants - grow them closer together. It may not be good for the plant but will certainly keep aphids down.
Keep weeds between the rows - aphids are attracted by bare soil and if you have little seedlings growing in the bare soil that's where the aphids will go.
How fast do they breed?
They reproduce asexually - populations can double in four or five days. One minute you see one aphid, a few days later the plant is plastered!
hi, haven't found any plants yet but thought this might be useful!
showtime dance shoes
Color Scheme Dilemma!?
All right, I'm lost.
I've decided to overhaul my old color scheme for a new one.
The old color scheme: deep reds, earthy greens, warm golds, and rustic oranges.
The new color scheme: deep, cool browns, fuchsias, cornflower blues, and maybe a splash or two of apple green for an accent.
After saving tons of photos from over the web, I've nailed down the new color scheme and absolutely love it. But I've run into a big problem:
I have a very nicely framed, old movie poster that's sentimental to me. It was a centerpiece in my one room apartment and went PERFECTLY with the old color scheme. I love this poster, but now it's going to stick out like a sore thumb!
How can I make this work? The picture is done in blacks, browns, golds, and warm yellows. For a photo of it, see here: http://www.geocities.com/j_nada/carp/mot...
Help!
Color Scheme Dilemma!?
Could it be repurposed to another room where it will blend better, or at least relocated to a section of wall where it won't receive as much attention?
Another idea would be to get an artwork light with a bulb or gel in one of your colors to cast a tint onto the poster.
Reply:The poster seems to be primarily gold and brown. You are still using brown shades in your new color scheme so I don't see it being an issue. Yes, you are getting away from the gold but I think a creative person as yourself can make it work. Obviously, by collecting the photos from the web, you have the decorating bug in you and you know what looks good. If you hang this poster on a wall that is not the focal point of your room, I think it will look great. Since this poster has sentimental value to you, you should hang it and enjoy it.
Reply:Perhaps if you re-matted it in something that went with both the image and the color scheme of the room it would work.
I've decided to overhaul my old color scheme for a new one.
The old color scheme: deep reds, earthy greens, warm golds, and rustic oranges.
The new color scheme: deep, cool browns, fuchsias, cornflower blues, and maybe a splash or two of apple green for an accent.
After saving tons of photos from over the web, I've nailed down the new color scheme and absolutely love it. But I've run into a big problem:
I have a very nicely framed, old movie poster that's sentimental to me. It was a centerpiece in my one room apartment and went PERFECTLY with the old color scheme. I love this poster, but now it's going to stick out like a sore thumb!
How can I make this work? The picture is done in blacks, browns, golds, and warm yellows. For a photo of it, see here: http://www.geocities.com/j_nada/carp/mot...
Help!
Color Scheme Dilemma!?
Could it be repurposed to another room where it will blend better, or at least relocated to a section of wall where it won't receive as much attention?
Another idea would be to get an artwork light with a bulb or gel in one of your colors to cast a tint onto the poster.
Reply:The poster seems to be primarily gold and brown. You are still using brown shades in your new color scheme so I don't see it being an issue. Yes, you are getting away from the gold but I think a creative person as yourself can make it work. Obviously, by collecting the photos from the web, you have the decorating bug in you and you know what looks good. If you hang this poster on a wall that is not the focal point of your room, I think it will look great. Since this poster has sentimental value to you, you should hang it and enjoy it.
Reply:Perhaps if you re-matted it in something that went with both the image and the color scheme of the room it would work.
I want to get a couple potted flowers for the front porch...?
and I'd like to be able to bring them indoors during winter and have them survive on to next spring and so on. My porch is mostly shaded and I live in the midwest. What would be a good choice? Exotic looking flowers would be great (I love Fuchsias, I keep those in my backyard)
Thank you in advance :)
I want to get a couple potted flowers for the front porch...?
you could try impatiences and begonias
Reply:Just about any "house plant" can live nicely outside in the summer, and then want to come in for the winter!
Thank you in advance :)
I want to get a couple potted flowers for the front porch...?
you could try impatiences and begonias
Reply:Just about any "house plant" can live nicely outside in the summer, and then want to come in for the winter!
Is it safe to put my hanging baskets out? southern england?
ive got them ready as well as my pots and planters. all filled with petunias busy lizzies fuchsias etc.im off on holiday soon and i'd like to get them all in situ ready for my neighbour to care for them.
Is it safe to put my hanging baskets out? southern england?
"Never before the 1st of June" is the general rule to avoid frost. You could put them out now but just keep an eye on the weather forecast in case there is another frost. If so take them down and put in the garage for the night. Any frosts we get now will not be hard so something like a garage will be warm enough.
Reply:My dad lives in the south and put his out this weekend, there is always a chance of frost in may, so maybe buy some horticultural fleece(d.i.y shops and garden centres, it is not expensive and can be used again for next year) which can be used to cover them if a frost is forecast and it will mean you can leave them where they are and it would be easier for you neighbour! :)
Reply:I wouldn't risk it just yet, we may still get a late frost, I have known it happen on more than one occasion. Give it another couple of weeks, or until the beginning of June to be really safe.
Reply:I live in Yorkshire and i put mine up yesterday, so i think you soft souterners should be ok ;)
Just keep an eye on the forecast though and any sign of a nighttime chill, pop 'em in the greenhouse or garage.
Reply:Why wouldn't it be safe?
Edit-Aha, I'm from California, the hot sunny part, so frost in May is foreign to me. I do love England though and hope to come over some day.
Reply:Yes they should be fine to put out, if any frost ( which I doubt )
only the Bizzy lizzies will really suffer because they are water based.
Reply:I have always reckoned that once we are into May, frost tender plants should be OK - I'm in Worcestershire
Reply:yes mine bin out 4 wile now
Is it safe to put my hanging baskets out? southern england?
"Never before the 1st of June" is the general rule to avoid frost. You could put them out now but just keep an eye on the weather forecast in case there is another frost. If so take them down and put in the garage for the night. Any frosts we get now will not be hard so something like a garage will be warm enough.
Reply:My dad lives in the south and put his out this weekend, there is always a chance of frost in may, so maybe buy some horticultural fleece(d.i.y shops and garden centres, it is not expensive and can be used again for next year) which can be used to cover them if a frost is forecast and it will mean you can leave them where they are and it would be easier for you neighbour! :)
Reply:I wouldn't risk it just yet, we may still get a late frost, I have known it happen on more than one occasion. Give it another couple of weeks, or until the beginning of June to be really safe.
Reply:I live in Yorkshire and i put mine up yesterday, so i think you soft souterners should be ok ;)
Just keep an eye on the forecast though and any sign of a nighttime chill, pop 'em in the greenhouse or garage.
Reply:Why wouldn't it be safe?
Edit-Aha, I'm from California, the hot sunny part, so frost in May is foreign to me. I do love England though and hope to come over some day.
Reply:Yes they should be fine to put out, if any frost ( which I doubt )
only the Bizzy lizzies will really suffer because they are water based.
Reply:I have always reckoned that once we are into May, frost tender plants should be OK - I'm in Worcestershire
Reply:yes mine bin out 4 wile now
Which clutch is cuter to go with a little black dress?
It's for a ball, i'm 18. Please say which you prefer (if any) and why, thanks for your help!
1. http://www.lilywigglesworth.co.uk/item/_...
2. http://www.lilywigglesworth.co.uk/item/_...
3. http://www.reiss.co.uk/catalogue/women/s...
Which clutch is cuter to go with a little black dress?
They are all nice. :)
1. The colour is too bright for a black dress, so it wouldn't look as classy for your ball.
2. It's looks ok.
3. Looks GREAT! Very cute, feminine and sophisticated. The colour will look very good against the black dress.
Yeah, I'd go with number 3.
Goodluck and have fun at your ball!
Reply:The first is v tacky and looks like something my 10 yr old sister has, the second and third are both nice, depends on colour of your eyes/accessories you will be wearing if any. River island have some very nice simple silver metalic clutches that go great with a balck dress.
Reply:try to go for something not bright and drastic if i had to chose it would be the second one but other ideas are
maybe one of these in a solid black or light pink or maybe red
http://www.forever21.com/search.asp?keyw...
Reply:The first one is adorable. The purple and gold together really make a statement with a black dress. All eyes will be on you if you choose the first one.
Reply:The second one can definitely accent the black dress very nicely. I love the glittery-ish flower on it too, really nice.
Reply:I love the 3 one its the cutest!!! And with a black dress its going to look great and glamorous.
Reply:3 is just a load of dresses???
2 is better than 1 though dont like pink on 1 looks tacky to me
Reply:1st one! It's metallic and adorable! The color contrast would look amazing. But the other one is really cute too!
Reply:The turquoise would be cute with a metallic shoe!
Reply:The first, because I don't like the flower on the second one, and the third link isn't working.
Reply:3rd clutch, it is the most classy
Reply:i like the second one. the first one is vile and the third one is a picture of dresses?
Reply:it doesnt show thethird one and personally i think they have to much detail
Hope it helps x
Reply:the second one...its cute and sparkly! which adds more detail and volume to your dress.
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1. http://www.lilywigglesworth.co.uk/item/_...
2. http://www.lilywigglesworth.co.uk/item/_...
3. http://www.reiss.co.uk/catalogue/women/s...
Which clutch is cuter to go with a little black dress?
They are all nice. :)
1. The colour is too bright for a black dress, so it wouldn't look as classy for your ball.
2. It's looks ok.
3. Looks GREAT! Very cute, feminine and sophisticated. The colour will look very good against the black dress.
Yeah, I'd go with number 3.
Goodluck and have fun at your ball!
Reply:The first is v tacky and looks like something my 10 yr old sister has, the second and third are both nice, depends on colour of your eyes/accessories you will be wearing if any. River island have some very nice simple silver metalic clutches that go great with a balck dress.
Reply:try to go for something not bright and drastic if i had to chose it would be the second one but other ideas are
maybe one of these in a solid black or light pink or maybe red
http://www.forever21.com/search.asp?keyw...
Reply:The first one is adorable. The purple and gold together really make a statement with a black dress. All eyes will be on you if you choose the first one.
Reply:The second one can definitely accent the black dress very nicely. I love the glittery-ish flower on it too, really nice.
Reply:I love the 3 one its the cutest!!! And with a black dress its going to look great and glamorous.
Reply:3 is just a load of dresses???
2 is better than 1 though dont like pink on 1 looks tacky to me
Reply:1st one! It's metallic and adorable! The color contrast would look amazing. But the other one is really cute too!
Reply:The turquoise would be cute with a metallic shoe!
Reply:The first, because I don't like the flower on the second one, and the third link isn't working.
Reply:3rd clutch, it is the most classy
Reply:i like the second one. the first one is vile and the third one is a picture of dresses?
Reply:it doesnt show thethird one and personally i think they have to much detail
Hope it helps x
Reply:the second one...its cute and sparkly! which adds more detail and volume to your dress.
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Need to find cute chair for my room?
well im getting a new bed (pic= http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/... )
and it has a cot sized removable futon thingy. the thing is, the mattress doesnt come with it and its $100 extra. AND the only colors it comes in are red and black. and that would go horribly with my room:[[
Sooo.... im not even going to bother with the futon thingy and i'll put a chair in its place..
i just dont know what i want.
my room is designed with the colors of my comforter ( http://cheapdiva.typepad.com/the_cheap_d... )
so i want something pink/fuchsia, orange, yellow etc.
and kinda mod if possible:]
i am willing to spend up to $150-175
please and thank you
Heidi
Need to find cute chair for my room?
Heidi here are some options for you
option 1: A nice white arm chair would actually do nicely in your room and match well with your comforter even though you want something with the colors of your comforter.
Option 2. http://www.pbteen.com/products/p3190/ind... Its polka dot so it'll match the pink but depending on your comforter pattern it may or may not work.
Option 3: http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2692/ind... it has a french feel and I know you want something that's mod but this chair here you can take with you if you move out and it wouldn't be heavy to carry and it comes in pink.
Option 4: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/produc... Pink and very versitile. Your only problem is that most arm chairs your gonna find are more highly priced than $150-175
and it has a cot sized removable futon thingy. the thing is, the mattress doesnt come with it and its $100 extra. AND the only colors it comes in are red and black. and that would go horribly with my room:[[
Sooo.... im not even going to bother with the futon thingy and i'll put a chair in its place..
i just dont know what i want.
my room is designed with the colors of my comforter ( http://cheapdiva.typepad.com/the_cheap_d... )
so i want something pink/fuchsia, orange, yellow etc.
and kinda mod if possible:]
i am willing to spend up to $150-175
please and thank you
Heidi
Need to find cute chair for my room?
Heidi here are some options for you
option 1: A nice white arm chair would actually do nicely in your room and match well with your comforter even though you want something with the colors of your comforter.
Option 2. http://www.pbteen.com/products/p3190/ind... Its polka dot so it'll match the pink but depending on your comforter pattern it may or may not work.
Option 3: http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2692/ind... it has a french feel and I know you want something that's mod but this chair here you can take with you if you move out and it wouldn't be heavy to carry and it comes in pink.
Option 4: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/produc... Pink and very versitile. Your only problem is that most arm chairs your gonna find are more highly priced than $150-175
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