Comments for The Garden Site http://the-garden-site.com An online resource for gardeners Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:07:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Get Rid Of Plant Pests In The Garden by linda http://the-garden-site.com/get-rid-of-plant-pests-in-the-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-864 linda Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:07:38 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/?p=11#comment-864 hi , i have a rose bush in my garden and the hoverflies are everywhere, as i understand these are not harmfull but the problem is there are lots and lots of wasps eating the hoverflies , its only a small patio and we like the idea of making the most out of the garden in the summer , we cant even have a BBQ or sit out there becouse of the wasps , there is no nest so im wondering what we can do ? im thinking if there is no sulution we as a last resort could get rid of the rose bush which has been out there for over 12 yrs with no problem , please help linda hi , i have a rose bush in my garden and the hoverflies are everywhere, as i understand these are not harmfull but the problem is there are lots and lots of wasps eating the hoverflies , its only a small patio and we like the idea of making the most out of the garden in the summer , we cant even have a BBQ or sit out there becouse of the wasps , there is no nest so im wondering what we can do ? im thinking if there is no sulution we as a last resort could get rid of the rose bush which has been out there for over 12 yrs with no problem , please help linda

]]> Comment on How to Turn Unsightly Tree Stumps into Workable Garden and Outdoor Elements by Polly jayjack http://the-garden-site.com/how-to-turn-unsightly-tree-stumps-into-workable-garden-and-outdoor-elements/comment-page-1/#comment-863 Polly jayjack Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:17:13 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/i%c2%bb%c2%bfhow-to-turn-unsightly-tree-stumps-into-workable-garden-and-outdoor-elements/#comment-863 Hi, I have a white oak tree in my shady backyard that I had the top cut off in order to bring in more sun. I was hoping it would continue to grow, but unfortunately, it's dying or dead. It's about 12ft tall and I don't want to remove it because it holds up a hammock. I would like to paint it --like a toedom pole or something. I have no idea what kind of paint to use. Can you tell me what would work? I also have another oak that is dying from a fungus. The bark is starting to peal off. I would like to extend it's life as much as possible. Should I paint the tree in the place where the bark has come off? It's only one spot so far. THANK YOU!! Polly Hi, I have a white oak tree in my shady backyard that I had the top cut off in order to bring in more sun. I was hoping it would continue to grow, but unfortunately, it’s dying or dead. It’s about 12ft tall and I don’t want to remove it because it holds up a hammock. I would like to paint it –like a toedom pole or something. I have no idea what kind of paint to use. Can you tell me what would work? I also have another oak that is dying from a fungus. The bark is starting to peal off. I would like to extend it’s life as much as possible. Should I paint the tree in the place where the bark has come off? It’s only one spot so far.
THANK YOU!! Polly

]]> Comment on Growing Figs Espalier by The Garden Site http://the-garden-site.com/growing-figs-espalier/comment-page-1/#comment-862 The Garden Site Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:34:46 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/?p=220#comment-862 Thanks Lynda, that's a fantastic tip! I guess it would also work for all kinds of other fruit, as long as they are large enough. I'm glad you found this article helpful too. I think it's becoming increasingly important to grow as much of our own food as possible, and fruit and nut trees are so easy because they keep producing for years with very little intervention after the initial investment in time and effort to establish them. Thanks Lynda, that’s a fantastic tip! I guess it would also work for all kinds of other fruit, as long as they are large enough. I’m glad you found this article helpful too. I think it’s becoming increasingly important to grow as much of our own food as possible, and fruit and nut trees are so easy because they keep producing for years with very little intervention after the initial investment in time and effort to establish them.

]]> Comment on Growing Figs Espalier by Lynda http://the-garden-site.com/growing-figs-espalier/comment-page-1/#comment-861 Lynda Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:56:58 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/?p=220#comment-861 I had to leave my fig tree behind when I moved house 2 years ago but have just got the new garden into shape and can plant another. Trouble is, it's an incredibly small plot and although I dearly wanted a fig again, having one that grew to 5 metres tall was not an option. Having found this site and read how easy it is to espallier a fig, I am now happily contemplating a new tree along the fenceline. Many thanks. By the way, I gad a small tree originally, only about 20 fruits on it and I used to tie the foot of a stocking or pantyhose over the small green figs when they appeared, to stop the birds getting to them before I did. Leave enough room for the figs to grow and tie loosely. I reckon with a larger tree which has more fruit, you can afford to share with the birds :) This tip might help other gardeners. I had to leave my fig tree behind when I moved house 2 years ago but have just got the new garden into shape and can plant another. Trouble is, it’s an incredibly small plot and although I dearly wanted a fig again, having one that grew to 5 metres tall was not an option. Having found this site and read how easy it is to espallier a fig, I am now happily contemplating a new tree along the fenceline. Many thanks.

By the way, I gad a small tree originally, only about 20 fruits on it and I used to tie the foot of a stocking or pantyhose over the small green figs when they appeared, to stop the birds getting to them before I did.

Leave enough room for the figs to grow and tie loosely. I reckon with a larger tree which has more fruit, you can afford to share with the birds :)

This tip might help other gardeners.

]]> Comment on Top Plants and Flowers that are Easy for Kids to Care For in the Garden by tina http://the-garden-site.com/top-plants-and-flowers-that-are-easy-for-kids-to-care-for-in-the-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-860 tina Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:26:22 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/i%c2%bb%c2%bftop-plants-and-flowers-that-are-easy-for-kids-to-care-for-in-the-garden/#comment-860 Tickle Me Plant is the coolest gift for a child. The leaves instantly close up and the branches fall down when you Tickle It! I remember these from the Caribbean, now they made it easy to grow indoors year round. This will bring a bit of nature and the islands into your home. My students can't stop tickling them! Love the party favors Http://tiny.cc/Ticklemeplant See the video Tickle Me Plant is the coolest gift for a child.
The leaves instantly close up and the branches fall down when you Tickle It! I remember these from the Caribbean, now they made it easy to grow indoors year round. This will bring a bit of nature and the islands into your home. My students can’t stop tickling them! Love the party favors
Http://tiny.cc/Ticklemeplant See the video

]]> Comment on Cheap and Easy Gardening Tips to Make your Garden Space Attractive by Tracy http://the-garden-site.com/cheap-and-easy-gardening-tips-to-make-your-garden-space-attractive/comment-page-1/#comment-857 Tracy Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:24:09 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/i%c2%bb%c2%bfcheap-and-easy-gardening-tips-to-make-your-garden-space-attractive/#comment-857 Frankly I think that's asobuletly good stuff. Frankly I think that’s asobuletly good stuff.

]]> Comment on Growing Ferns by judie Henniger http://the-garden-site.com/growing-ferns/comment-page-1/#comment-856 judie Henniger Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:56:05 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/?p=224#comment-856 I have many ferns in the garden and they have rolled themselves into small packages at the tip ot the leaves. All the ferns on the underside have reddish small bugs? and they are simply not healthy - what should I do and what is causing this? I have many ferns in the garden and they have rolled themselves into small packages at the tip ot the leaves. All the ferns on the underside have reddish small bugs? and they are simply not healthy – what should I do and what is causing this?

]]> Comment on Organic Gardening and the Farmers Market by Daniel L. Tirb http://the-garden-site.com/organic-gardening-and-the-farmers-market/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Daniel L. Tirb Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:30:05 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/organic-gardening-and-the-farmers-market/#comment-855 I've been trying to find the Organic Gardening farmers market 2011 tour schedule. We seen it Organic Gardening june/july issue. Can you help me? Thank you Daniel Tirb I’ve been trying to find the Organic Gardening farmers market 2011 tour schedule. We seen it Organic Gardening june/july issue. Can you help me? Thank you Daniel Tirb

]]> Comment on Easy Annual Plants that Come Back Year after Year by jay http://the-garden-site.com/easy-annual-plants-that-come-back-year-after-year/comment-page-1/#comment-854 jay Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:08:43 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/i%c2%bb%c2%bfeasy-annual-plants-that-come-back-year-after-year/#comment-854 found this site very insitefull and wil.l return thak-you for all the great tips!! found this site very insitefull and wil.l return thak-you for all the great tips!!

]]> Comment on Butterfly Gardening Basics by Kathie L. Richard http://the-garden-site.com/butterfly-gardening-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-853 Kathie L. Richard Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:38:59 +0000 http://the-garden-site.com/?p=94#comment-853 i live down south in cajun country. i am handicap and do pots and containers next to my patio where i can watchin doors when i can not get out. i think yor information about the colors setting thank you for all the grat tips. i live down south in cajun country. i am handicap and do pots and containers next to my patio where i can watchin doors when i can not get out. i think yor information about the colors setting thank you for all the grat tips.

]]>