Roll out the flowers
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Larry Gude
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Ok...
...first off, I'd take the 'petunia' looking snap dragon and pinch off about half the foliage, trying to leave 6 nodes or pairs of leaves. Same thing for the snap dragon looking snapdragon, maybe take 2/3's of that because it has so many nodes. You'll get fuller, bushier and, in about 2 weeks, way more blooms.
...first off, I'd take the 'petunia' looking snap dragon and pinch off about half the foliage, trying to leave 6 nodes or pairs of leaves. Same thing for the snap dragon looking snapdragon, maybe take 2/3's of that because it has so many nodes. You'll get fuller, bushier and, in about 2 weeks, way more blooms.
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dems4me
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kwillia said:Will do for both...I take it I need to pinch off the tallest (flowering parts) for sure, huh...
You can put up fake plants until your other ones grow back :shrug:
Larry Gude
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No...
...you don't need to. You can leave them just the way they are and enjoy them as they are. You'd mentioned that they were not doing much of anything and, sometimes, like with bad foliage, a pinch will do the trick. If they are growing just fine now, let 'em be.
kwillia said:Will do for both...
...you don't need to. You can leave them just the way they are and enjoy them as they are. You'd mentioned that they were not doing much of anything and, sometimes, like with bad foliage, a pinch will do the trick. If they are growing just fine now, let 'em be.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Cut that...
...out! That's like saying you can have a snack before dinner and eating...a piece of plastic fruit.
dems4me said:You can put up fake plants until your other ones grow back :shrug:
...out! That's like saying you can have a snack before dinner and eating...a piece of plastic fruit.
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Only happy faces bloom there
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Zing Boom Terrara
Join in a glass of good cheer
Now it's time to roll the barrel
For the gang's all here (Spoken: Take it away boys!)
Only happy faces bloom there
And there's never any room
For a worry or a gloom
There's music, and there's dancing
And a lot of sweet romancing
When they play the polka
They all get in the swing
Everytime you hear that Oom-pah-pah
Everbody feels so tra-la-la-la
They only want to come back for one thing
They crowd around and sing trolly-olly-ay
And you hear that rumble on the floor
It's a big (HA HA HA HA) surprise you're waiting for
Then all at once everybody, everybody, forms a ring
(Spoken: Come on everybody get up and form a ring. That's
the way, everybody get up and form a big ring. That's the way.
Then all at once you form a ring. Everybody get up and form a
ring. Here's a tenth of everybody....)
For miles around, you'll hear them sing
Roll out the barrel, We'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing Boom Terrara
Join in a glass of good cheer
Now it's time to roll the barrel
For the gang's all here (Spoken: Take it away boys!)
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dems4me
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Larry Gude said:
watercolor
yeah yeah
So is this the ask larry thread about gardening?? Cause I need some knowledge... 
so, last year, I had some heather that is potted by my door. Big pots, about the size you would do a potted tomato plant. Anyway- because of this whacky weather- they bloomed back in like march- and then got killed off of course. Last year, when I got them from the nursery- they were big bushy and beautiful with the little purple flowers.. and I got them in the end of April- and they fared all year until around december when they finally died off. I cut it back and again- like I said- this year- they came back- beautiful- but the whacked weather killed them off. So- I cut them back about 3 weeks ago- after they crapped out- and I am wondering what your thoughts would be.. do you think they will come back?
so, last year, I had some heather that is potted by my door. Big pots, about the size you would do a potted tomato plant. Anyway- because of this whacky weather- they bloomed back in like march- and then got killed off of course. Last year, when I got them from the nursery- they were big bushy and beautiful with the little purple flowers.. and I got them in the end of April- and they fared all year until around december when they finally died off. I cut it back and again- like I said- this year- they came back- beautiful- but the whacked weather killed them off. So- I cut them back about 3 weeks ago- after they crapped out- and I am wondering what your thoughts would be.. do you think they will come back?
Larry Gude
Strung Out
I don't know alot...
...about heather as to what initiates flower. It's not an annual, so, it should come back as the weather warms. I am presuming the cold knocked it out, yes?
I think get it trimmed as you like and feed it, working a slow release into it's surrounding soil might be good and I think as it heats up, you'll see it come on again.
Jazz? A little help here?
...about heather as to what initiates flower. It's not an annual, so, it should come back as the weather warms. I am presuming the cold knocked it out, yes?
I think get it trimmed as you like and feed it, working a slow release into it's surrounding soil might be good and I think as it heats up, you'll see it come on again.
Jazz? A little help here?
watercolor
yeah yeah
Larry Gude said:
yeah that is what I am assuming- that the cold knocked it. It hadnt bloomed the flowers yet- but had the prickly fern like green branches in full force.
And I would like to keep it in the pots as they look good with the trelis's and up against the house- but if I have to put them in the ground I will do so. I have cut them back, along with fed and watered them. Just wasnt sure what else to do.
watercolor
yeah yeah
Another question- as of one that you might have a better knowledge of.
What would be the best plant, to put in the same pot as the heather- mind you- it wouldnt be alot of room for this particular plant- but one that would climb the trelis? It would have to be partial sun if not complete shade as the overhang of the roof covers it to the pot areas. I want something bright and vibrant (as the house is while cinderblock) and something that will pop! Any ideas?
Granted I know this picture is from a couple months ago, over easter, when we got that freak snow storm.. but it shows the overhang
What would be the best plant, to put in the same pot as the heather- mind you- it wouldnt be alot of room for this particular plant- but one that would climb the trelis? It would have to be partial sun if not complete shade as the overhang of the roof covers it to the pot areas. I want something bright and vibrant (as the house is while cinderblock) and something that will pop! Any ideas?
Granted I know this picture is from a couple months ago, over easter, when we got that freak snow storm.. but it shows the overhang
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Larry Gude said:
http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/growingflowers/flowersandseasons/heather
Watercolor -
The best time to cut them back is after blooming so you should be safe cutting them back after they bloomed in March. They should come back and set buds again although it may take some extra time since they have to regrow the foliage first.
watercolor said:Another question- as of one that you might have a better knowledge of.
What would be the best plant, to put in the same pot as the heather- mind you- it wouldnt be alot of room for this particular plant- but one that would climb the trelis? It would have to be partial sun if not complete shade as the overhang of the roof covers it to the pot areas. I want something bright and vibrant (as the house is while cinderblock) and something that will pop! Any ideas?
Granted I know this picture is from a couple months ago, over easter, when we got that freak snow storm.. but it shows the overhang
I love my clemantis and would highly recommend it. The two I have are in partial shade and absolutely LOVE it where they are at. They are in full bloom right now and are just covered in blossoms in gorgeous shades of pink and blue. I don't have any pics from this year yet but I've posted them blooming last year. Let me see if I can find them.
watercolor
yeah yeah
jazz lady said:
Hrmn...I have wanted to do those, but people who I have talked to have always said they need full sun. But ya know what- you have never steered me wrong before- and helped me with my garden last year- so GUESS WHAT!
How are they about being in the pot with another plant? Just curious. I will get a picture tonight when I get home- so that you can see what kind of pot I am talking about.
watercolor said:Hrmn...I have wanted to do those, but people who I have talked to have always said they need full sun. But ya know what- you have never steered me wrong before- and helped me with my garden last year- so GUESS WHAT!
My clemantis from last year
They are MUCH more full this year and have twice the blooms.
Clemantis does well in pots and don't need a lot of room. They do need a lot of support via a trellis or something similar.
Some good tips on growing in containers and varieties suited for this.
One VERY important thing:
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dems4me
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jazz lady said:My clemantis from last year
They are MUCH more full this year and have twice the blooms.
Clemantis does well in pots and don't need a lot of room. They do need a lot of support via a trellis or something similar.
Some good tips on growing in containers and varieties suited for this.
One VERY important thing:
WOW!!! How pretty!!!
Pandora said:Well, lookie here, if you use it in flower pots you can grow one of these.
Reminds me of my cat. She has recently taken up the habit of sleeping in the round pot that is in my Chippendale planter since I haven't gotten around to actually putting anything in there yet.
I need to get a picture of her doing it as she just barely fits. 