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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry
Went to the Plant Clinic at The Sheriffs Annex monday, armed with my bag of weeds and soil sample. Must have been 6 volunteers there, who were very helpful and knowledgable. Along with my samples, also had plenty of questions, and everyone was answered. What great people. I recommend anyone wanting to know anything about gardening, to drop by on mondays. These people have the answers, and if they don't they, will research for you. Found out its useless to try to grow tomatoes (in ground) this time of year. (Just plain too hot) Also, that Bermuda eventually takes over Zoysia, and that everyone has bermuda in their zoysia. You can spray Oleanders, to eventually kill the caterpillers, that like to eat your leaves. Geraniums should be put in shady areas (potted) for most of the day during summer heat. (if droopy, cut all buds off, so plant will get strength) Petunias lose strength, also during summer heat. Sedium grow better in pots, then ground. Use good potting soil in ground, to help plants. (Don't be stingy) Oh I forgot!! Learned about "Crepe Murder" also. hehe I just enjoyed stopping by, and "Hats Off" to those Volunteers, who were so very helpful!!!  |
Thank you PapaLarry for passing on all of this information. YOU have now answered a lot of MY questions. I didn't know about this service and it is right down 466 from us. This forum is so great. THANK YOU AGAIN!!
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I have dug up my petunias and put them in containers in the shade and added some Miraclegro...and we will see if they come back or they only live so long because of their genes. ahem.
I have replaced the poor little petunias who were dragging down with full sun Impatiens....who have been genetically altered to face the heat.
You could make all kinds of connections here if you were bright enough, which I am not.