I bought a Buddleia at the beginning of spring - now its over 5feet tall. Its stemm is thin...and almost looks like its too thin for being soo tall. Should I tie it up...or just let it fall the way it wants? Thanks
Buddleia "Davidii" is a perennial in zones 5-10, some other cultivars might not be as hardy.
You should trim it enough so it grows bushy naturally. If it's too floopy, it won't hurt to give it some support in the meantime to train it & improve how it looks.
Star Perennial Who has the best shot at winning the US Open?
Two perennial winners are in position and several young future stars. I wonder if knowing the course too much could actually be a handicap. Analysis paralysis.
the us open IS a very fast court.. an relys alot on big ground strokes and consistent shotmaking....... this falls into the likes of henin, clijsters, and the willam sisters.. and sharpova.. kuznetosova did win it in 2004.. but the draw and field at the time was more benign.... so she had easier passage to win it...
as then serena was upset and venus was.. and justine and kim were out not playing...
sharpova did pass the big test in 2006 beating the two best players mauresmo and henin at the time that year.. so she can bag another title there if she is on fire with the serve and forehand..
venus has not won there since 2001.... and even though u would think her game would suit those courts.. she always seems to run into a opponent who is sooo dialed..... losing to clijsters in 2005, 2009, losing to henin in 2007, and losing to serena in 2008.... hardluck for venus at the US OPEN... her second serve is more of a liablity there as well.. it pops up more to attack.. unlike on grass where the serve will stay lower for her..
given all this very hard to picture another winner outside of this circle... alot of upsets would have to take plaace..
NBA V5: Becoming an All-Star: Gilbert Arenas (Part 1)
Is jerry hairston’s season a fluke or is it just a start for the future perennial all-star?
He and corey patterson, who got more chances at the hall of fame? Who will be the replacement of Griffey at centerfield?
If he can stay away from injury he will have 50 SB and hit .300 easily. This season isnt a fluke, he is injured, everyone has been injured at some point. take troy tulio from colorado. he has been on the DL twice this year and he surely isnt a fluke.
Iris Perennial So I'm starting a garden, and i need pretty flowers?
i want flowers that the blooms will last all through summer, not just through spring, like gladiolas or iris's, anyone know any flowers that the blooms will last, and if they are annuals or perennials?
You can stick with the old standbys like petunias, geranium or impatiens, they are all annuals (you can get perennial geraniums too) and bloom all summer. Petunias and geraniums need deadheading to keep them blooming. If you want to stage your garden so something is always in bloom there are an endless number of beautiful perennials out there that bloom for quite a while at different times. Your best bet is to go to your local nursery and ask alot of questions.
The parthenocarpic leathery berry from a large perennial tropical herb. It is eaten ripe in export markets, but eaten mostly in unripe condition (as a starch) in areas where native. It is considered one of the best natural sources of energy and is high in potassium.
I currently have some perennials taking up half a large flower pot, and would like to transfer my basil to the same pot. Am I risking some sort of cross-contamination here? Or will they both flourish in the same pot?
They should have the same requirements (light, water, nutrients) or you risk killing a plant when you care for another in the same pot. Also, they should not crowd the whole pot or they will suffocate one another. As long as they do not overtake the pot and have same requirements, it is ok to plant them in the same pot.
I have began to grow broccoli in the garden, but have a few questions that need answering.
1) Is broccoli perennial or does it need replanting each year? what is the best way to do so?
2) Are the small yellow flowers edible? Do they have any nutritius value?
Any other tips would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
You will need to replant your broccoli each year. The small yellow flowers mean you should have harvested sooner but they are certainly edible and probably have the same nutients as the green flowers. When you harvest, just cut the head off the stem and more, small heads will form later.
I noticed that the grass in my yard is starting to get yellow, and I try to water it, but I don't think that's enough.What is the best, and possibly cheapest, way (my yard is HUGE!) to keep the lawn green and healthy?Also, we want to add a couple trees in the backyard, but we want something that is low maint., will not get too big or bulky but will grow fast.Anything out there you recommend? Being outside in the afternoon with the air filled with a nice scent would be so nice, so we want to add perennial shrubs, or trees, (cold/humid Midwest weather!)that have scented flowers...any of those out there??THANKS SO MUCH!
Try Ammonium sulfate on your lawn. Any hardware store or nursery should have it. It's all nitrogen and that's what makes leaves green. (grass is all leaves) It's also dirt cheap and it works super fast. Make sure you follow the directions
Check with you local extension service or nursery for trees and shrubs that will do well in your area. You can also drive around to see what is doing good that you like.
