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Gardening

Gardening

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Gardening is one of the hottest topics on Hometalk. Whether you're gardening as a profession, or as a hobby, you'll find awesome gardening inspiration on Hometalk. Do you need to identify a plant? Post a photo of it, and a gardening expert will be able to identify it for you. Is your garden blooming in a spectacular way? Share the joy with fellow gardening buffs. All garden talk is welcome on Hometalk; so whether you're planting a flower garden, looking for green gardening tips, or researching the perfect gardening tools, you've come to the right place.



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Adding More Whimsy to My Garden

I found this sweet statuette at TJ Maxx - already on clearance!

She dances through life with a ballerina's elegance and her presence is a joy for those around her. Gucci

Kathy R
Kathy R Sparta, GA 12 minutes ago
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    Barb Rosen 43 seconds ago
    Kathy, I just think your little rose maiden is darling ~ how sweet she looks in the roses!
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  • Two still alive, one died
  • white spots starting to show up
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Gardening: One of my red maple trees died.

We planted three red maple trees over two years ago and they did well the first year. Last summer two of them had some white powder looking stuff on the leaves. This year one of them did ...»
not survive the winter. The others are starting to get the white stuff again...is that what killed it? I need help!

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Margaret @ Moving Forward Canada 20 hours ago
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    Margaret @ Moving Forward 12 minutes ago
    I don't think so Nancy Hand. All ...»
    the other trees that were planted at the same time are fine. The two other red maples also have the white mildew but they are big and full of leaves.

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  • Household vinegar will NOT kill weeds.  Read how to REALLY kill weeds with vinegar.
  • You need at least a 10-20% vinegar plus horticultural orange oil (or other citrus oil)
  • You need to apply it with a spray bottle when the sun is bright, the ground is dry, and the temperature is above 70-degrees.
  • This type of sprayer will tackle larger jobs.
  • There are a few companies that have pre-mixed the strong vinegar solution with a citrus oil.
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REALLY Killing Weeds With Vinegar

For more details on this process, please visit the blog post below.

Lately, I've been seeing Pinterest boards and blogs with tutorials on how to make a ...»

vinegar weed killer. Friends, I'm here to tell you that their information is faulty and their vinegar weed killer will not work.

Most of the blogs that show vinegar weed killer recipes, show household vinegar with 5% acidity.

This.Will.NOT.Work. I repeat, This.Will.NOT.Work.

You need a vinegar that has AT LEAST 10% acidity PLUS a horticultural citrus oil. There is some controversy within the organic gardening community regarding vinegar strength. Very respected gardeners say that 10% acidity mixed with citrus oil will kill weeds.

For at least 10 years I have been using a 20% vinegar for my weed control. I have not tried 10% vinegar ~ but I trust the gardeners who say it will work. Many of them are diluting their 20% vinegar by cutting it in half and adding water. Doing this will give you two gallons of 10% vinegar.

WARNING: This 10% – 20% vinegar is potent. You need to wear goggles, rubber gloves, long sleeves, and shoes when working with 20% vinegar. It will burn your skin if any splashes. I have experienced this first hand ~ it can be very painful.

While the vinegar alone will work well at getting rid of weeds, it's the orange oil that nails the coffin shut on weeds. However, none of this will kill weeds if it isn't properly applied. That is the real secret to killing weeds and killing them for good.

If you want to kill weeds naturally, then here's what you do:The correct ratio for weed killing is: 1 gallon of 10-20% vinegar to 1 C. of orange (or citrus) oil. Mix well. (see my Warning above) Then, add to either a spray bottle like this one. I highly recommend rubber gloves when applying with this type of bottle ~ it does tend to drip.

This ONLY WORKS when applied at full strength, in sunlight, during the heat of the day.

That means, if it rained yesterday, then don't apply it. If rain is in the forecast within 24 hours, don't apply it.

Wait until the soil is dried out a bit, the sun is bright, and it's the middle of the day. It must be at least 70-degrees for maximum efficacy. The weed will think you are giving it some good food. Down the hatch, little weed.

Keep in mind that this brew does not discriminate. Be careful where you spray. It will kill your flowers and plants just as effectively. Obviously, avoid application on windy days.

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The Seasoned Homemaker Austin, TX 18 hours ago
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    Elna Strain 16 minutes ago
    Using straight Vinegar works.... it kills them dead.... I use it all the time..... just use it ...»
    straight from the bottle... no dilution necessary.

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  • It also has lots of near ripe fruit on it, which I plan to try to eat. 1

Gardening: Ants on My Prickly Pear!

A friend noticed some tiny (sugar) ants on my Prickly Pear then told me they would kill it. They are not easy to grow here and I really don't want to loose it. At this time it also has ...»
fruit which I'd like to eat. So I'm looking for a way to rid my plant of ants without poisoning my fruit. Anyone out there have a solution?

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Donna Shipley-Richie Mckinleyville, CA 2 days ago
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    Ruth12345 21 minutes ago
    I heard windex will kill ants?
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  • Soak in water overnight.
  • 3 days later, your have seedlings!
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How To Start Seeds In Just 3 Days!

Life got busy around here this spring, and I forgot to plant my seeds inside. I was just going to forget it and move on until I read about clipping and soaking your seeds to help them ...»
germinate faster. Well, I tried it out, and it worked perfectly!

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Mom4Real Lexington, KY 2 days ago
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    Charlie M 23 minutes ago
    I agree with the Morning Glory comments !! Nothing more than an invasive weed.... and nothing ...»
    seems to kill it !!

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  • Easily age your terra cotta pots resulting in a beautiful aged patina.
  • Grab whatever paint you have on hand, think creamy antique colors, a sponge and wax.  The wax will protect it from moisture and make the pots more durable.
  • Mix the paint with a good amount of wax till smooth.
  • Take a sponge and apply the paint mixture onto the terra-cotta pot leaving certain areas of the pot lightly exposed.
  • That's it, I swear, took about 2 minutes per pot.
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How to Easily Age Terra Cotta Pots

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Kristin San Marcos, CA 2 days ago
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    Christina 43 minutes ago
    This is great! - I just bought some Annie Sloan paint and wax for another project- I tried ...»
    some paint combinations before but not with the wax- these look perfect

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Outdoor Succulent Patio Table Centerpiece

With a wire basket and a few cuttings from around the yard this succulent patio table centerpieces was created. To see more on how this was made you can go ...»
herehttp://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/05/outdoor-succulent-table-centerpiece.html

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Tammy H Corona, CA 2 days ago
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    Tammy H 48 minutes ago
    Thanks so much
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DIY House Number Sign Tutorial

As you can see from the before picture we needed a structure in this garden. We decided on this project and it was fairly easy to make and around 75.00. You can see a detailed tutorial on my blog.

3 Hours 75.00 Moderate
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Barb C Mayfield, MI 5 hours ago
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    Miriam I 1 hour ago
    Barb, your home is so lovely!
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My Favorite Flower Pot Combination

This is one of my favorite flower pot combinations! I planted these in an old Rustic concrete urn. I combined Red Geraniums, with Blue Lobelia and Silver Helichrysum! Once they fill in, ...»
it will look even nicer! I've got a few more photos on my blog.

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Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD 14 hours ago
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    Karen - The Graphics Fairy 1 hour ago
    Thanks Douglas Hunt & Vallery Dietrich !
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  • Love the deep coloring of this tulip
  • My garden in intoxicating with the smell of Lilies-of-the-Valley
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Flowers in Bloom

Just some pictures of flowers in bloom in my Secret Garden
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Jayme Bellaire, MI 15 hours ago
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    Allison Smith 2 hours ago
    Beautiful tulips. thanks for sharing.
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