Fish and flowers near Birmingham?

I need to find a place in or near Birmingham where I could get really good photographs of both fish and flowers. NOT the Sealife Centre. It doesn't necessarily have to be weird and wonderful flowers and fish. Geraniums and goldfish would be fine, as long as I can get really good, close-up photographs.



It's for coursework. :)
Fish and flowers near Birmingham?
fish at pets at home just ask the manager tell them what it is for im sure they will let you

or your pet shop or you could try the fish market in the city centre



for flowers centenary square or sutton park or cannon hill park

or the botanical gardens.



fish on broad street ha ha heard it all now pmsl @garethba
Reply:broad street maybe????

I need help with flowers?

for my date Sunday I'm going to get flowers for her. But I want to add a twist to it. Rather then get flowers that are her favorite, I'd rather do something original.



I'm trying to get a flower that starts with each letter or her name. her name is Virigina, but everyone calls her Gina, so I need a G I N and A.



for G I got Geraniums



i is iris



what about n and a?



does anyone know any more N and I's?
I need help with flowers?
No idea but.......

U r a genius,i have never thought of that,very smart.i hope she loves them.



GOOD LUCK , and take care bye
Reply:http://www.teleflora.com/flowerglossary....



V

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Viburnum



I

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Iris



R

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Rose

Ranunculus



G

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Gardenia (smells great)

Gerbera (pretty)

Ginger

Gladiolus



I

---

Iris





N

---

Narcissus



I

---

Iris





A

----

Alstroemeria

Amaranthus

Amayllis

Anemone

Anthurium

Aster (my favorite, and easiest to find)



There are many other flowers than those, but the ones I listed are most likely to be found at a florist or in a bouquet. There are others that are only found in gardens or pots that I didn't bother to list. I recommend gerbera, iris, narcissus, and aster.



(This is such a sweet idea!)
Reply:Narcissus

Nut Orchid

Neoporteria

Naked Lady Lily

Nautilocalyx

Neomarica



Amaryllis

Apple Blossom

Anemone

Anagellis Monelli
Reply:N= nasturtium

a=

Amethyst

Amaranthus

Arum

Angelica

Acacia

Alchemilla

Allium

Alstromeria

Anemone

Anthurium

Apple Blossom

Amaryllis

African Lilly

Azalea

Agapanthus

Alyssum

Ageratum

Antirrhinum

Aquilegia

abutilon

armeria

arrowleaf I hope this helps
Reply:A's---- Azalyas



if you want to throw somthing reallly cool in there try Birds of Paradice they dont start with any of your letters but they are really different and fun.
Reply:Hushhhhh! She might be here! Your surprise would the plain to her if she knows in advance! These are done secretly, you had to know! :-)
Reply:narcissus and impatiens

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Mother's day flowers?

Me and my sister want to buy some flowers for our mom on mother's day and have them delivered to her. I can't find any websites that sell the sort of flowers I'm looking for. My mom likes geraniums, pansies, petunias, gladiolas, lilies, and some others I can't remember. Any websites where I can find these flowers?
Mother's day flowers?
Look up FTD flowers and tell them exactly want you want. They will make it for you.
Reply:I know of these two sites:



deLaFlowers ( http://tonefish.com/delaflowers ): A very wide variety of flowers, mainly roses. I also saw some lily bouquets. Prices range from $19.99 to over $100. Make sure you use coupon code mom15 during checkout to get 15% off!



Grower Flowers ( http://tonefish.com/growerflowers ): Not as much variety as deLaFlowers and a little more pricey, but the price includes a vase and a personalised greeting card with your own photo. Couldn't find any of the flower sorts you mentioned though :(
Reply:Hi there, you could find a wide range of flowers on here: http://www.arenaflowers.com/internationa...



Hope it helps!
Reply:This site have almost every flower you can find.

You also get the discount coupons FREE. SOme even have FREE overnight shipping. check it out!

http://www.shopitcheap.com/mothers-day/f...
pulling teeth

Which would you do..it's a beautiful day: stay on here...?

or go outside, trim the rosemary hedge and plant geraniums?
Which would you do..it's a beautiful day: stay on here...?
stay on here
Reply:well i would go out and ride my bike
Reply:stay on here.
Reply:Stay on here.
Reply:We could not possibly recommend getting outdoors more.



Trim, plant, mark your territory, just get outside.



Just think about all that fresh air and open space.
Reply:I'd rather sit in front of my computer and pick my nose.........
Reply:I would go outside, but I wouldn't be gardening.
Reply:Well, if it's beautiful out I would go out and play in my garden, but it's not so I'll just have to wait a while longer.
Reply:i would like to plant flowers....but my yard has none. we moved here in december, so i'm waiting for it to warm up a little more before i plant anything.
Reply:I would be horse back riding.........

If you could plant flowers in your yard?

no limit...no cost...just order and all freely delivered to plant.....What would you plant???



I would have Roses, Daisys, Geraniums, and alot of cactus. how about you???
If you could plant flowers in your yard?
Otto's Thrill..they are so beautiful..and it reminds me of my old house..it was full of them..it just brings back so many childhood memories...



http://i.timeinc.net/cottage/images/2007...
Reply:I would plant Birds of Paradise, Dutchman's Pipe, Rat tail Cactus, Voodoo Lily, Amorphophallus Titanum, lots of odd things.
Reply:No cactus for me , Ive had my fill but roses, Daisy's and any perennials would be fine
Reply:Roses, Peonies, Hydrangeas and Lilacs.
Reply:I would plant roses and geraniums
Reply:Iris
Reply:I like cactus too. I also like morning glorys, sunflowers and roses.
Reply:Lilly's I love them and carnations and cactus of course I do live in the desert OH and lavender I adore the smell!
Reply:red roses to plant in honor of loved ones still living

white roses to plant in memory of loved ones who have died

yellow roses because they remind me of the yellow in the sunrise.it reminds me of a brand new beginning each and every day.
Reply:I would have day lilies (lots of different colors), pansies in the spring and fall, gladiolas, roses, and begonias.
Reply:I would look up information about habitats.



For example, if I want to attract a lot of hummingbirds to my yard, I would plant morning glories, bouganvilia, honeysuckle and other plants that hummingbirds and butterfiles like.



Those plants are also pretty drought resistant which makes them perfect for where I live.
Reply:Bird of Paradise.
Reply:I would have tons of birds of paradise and make sure I had plenty of perfect pink roses for my best friend to enjoy...oh let me add..I would also love lilacs and lilly of the valley..oh just that sweet smell...and all the wonderful butterflys...I do plant bunches every summer and have a bunch of roses...but birds of paradise would be just wonderdul I love them!!!!
Reply:I already have lots of diffrent flowers in my garden. I would likely get lots of peonies, lilacs, roses and irises.
Reply:Poppies and tulips
Reply:i would plant all cind of colour roses and sunflouwers and maybe some fruit trees
Reply:UHM THE ONES THAT DONT DiE ON THE FiRST WEEK..... THAT HAPPEND TO ME ONCE iN 6TH GRADE =[
Reply:My Mom Just Plants Tulips, Daisy's And these Yellow and Purple Flowers
Reply:I would have to go online for help there. I like flowers, but I don't know a thing about them.
Reply:Poppies.
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Countdown?

Did anyone see countdown on thursday i think it was when the guy asked for a consonant please vowel then said geraniums at the conundrum F*%26amp;%$￡* hilarious. Does anyone know where i can see thisagain to show my mates i was in stitches at it!!
Countdown?
Aha yea seen that one. He must've been having a laugh though. I mean saying geraniums when that was already shown lol. It had me and my mum in stiches too.



First he came out with that consonant please vowel, then the sperm one and then geraniums. Proper cracked me up.



I'll have a look for ya, i'll edit this if I find it. :)
Reply:Aha, thanks :).



Sorry, couldn't find it. Maybe we were the only ones to watch it on here XD. Report It
Reply:i dnt get it y was it so funni plz let me know ?case i am probs just being stupid ??
Reply:I saw it.



Nearly as funny as Carol's outfit today.
Reply:maybe on 4 on demand.. or try youtube =)

What are your thoughts on this poem and it's subject matter????

. .... ......., ....... ............. ... ....... .............? ...... ......... .... ......... ..... ........ ........... ............ .............



Dependable fascism

Responsible corporatism

Soaking up ether and jism



Scholar up on a ladder

Replacing bulbs

With fermented oranges



Finds gold in a moist cave

Leaves it behind

It'll slow the search of his sisters



Geraniums pinned to his ears

A bible on his head

A dictionary in his pants



Just a pawn in a game

Of gestapo networks

And snickering widowers



His blue fingertips

Left prints behind

A frazzled, passionless crime



His lips are locking

To tongues of the dead

So experienced



Facelessly he hunts me

Examining my future

Reminding me of my past



Picking fights in the night

Shipping useless cargo

To forgotten and decimated lands



He looks on his page

Sees my sentiments

Severs his hand



......, ...... ........ .. ........... ... .. .... .. , (... .. .. ...... ... ..... .. ........)
What are your thoughts on this poem and it's subject matter????
sounds like bush to me
Reply:Ah yes now that I've seen it I can really say we write in totally different styles XD



It's nice though, but I gotta nip to my dictionary on some few words which I'm not sure about the meaning :p



But don't degrade your vocab just because no one understands it. It means you've got a wide range of vocabulary and can apply it to your writing, never try to write with simplier words just for the sake of nomal people understand it :)



It's good, I've never seen something written in this style, perhaps I'm too used to my own poems XD
Reply:WHAT?
Reply:good strong words and image influencing and establishing words, but too choppy and all over the place.........





6.5/10
Reply:its good kinda :\

use less big words it make it seam chopy
Reply:crap

origins

Can anyone tell me how botonisits determine whether flora or fawna is native to a given place?

What means do they use to determine if plants grew in a certain area thousands of years ago? I know that many settlers brought to Australia roses, geraniums, and lots of trees from their native countrires, because they were homesick and wanted a slice of home. But how do we know some of the flora and fawna didn't exist here prior to the introduction from people immigrating?
Can anyone tell me how botonisits determine whether flora or fawna is native to a given place?
There are a number of ways. Firstly there are first hand accounts, record of plant species shipped in and descriptions of existing native plants. Then you can look at the plants morphology, most exotics brought into Australia are not adapted to our climate. Then you can look at the plants adaptations, eg an Australian acacia species is different to one found in Africa, many Australian species have evolved in isolation and are endemic to the country. Lastly native species have a niche, they don't grow out of control or need special attention or artificial conditions to thrive.



It's a good question though. There are species that no one is sure about and some which become naturalised in an area to the point that they effectively become a native.

I'm sorry I can't remember the example I was thinking of. There is a species of Hibiscus in Australia which may or may not have been introduced.
Reply:they check the bbb hives to see what the honey be been feeding on .check bird droppings also why ????????then see where bees and birds are from
Reply:For plants that would grow thousands of years ago, they would use an auger to take soil samples from deep within the soil (or from wetlands) and use that to identify the plants that were around.



For the past few hundred years, they rely on journals and collections from early botanists and naturalists.

Need flower recommendations for lazy gardener (my mom)?

I'm moving so my mom, the forgetful gardener, will be taking care this year.



We typically plant hearty flowers (geraniums and zinias) that are tolerant and wont immediately die if someone forgets to WATER them. I want to move toward a new look with larger, many-petalled blooms-- think dahlias and gerbera daisies.



But the flowers I pick turn out not to be tolerant. Do you have any suggestions for me and my mom?
Need flower recommendations for lazy gardener (my mom)?
all gardens need to be nurtured. buy your mom some plastic flowers or pictures.
Reply:I plant begonias because I sometimes forget to water my flowers or forget to have someone take care of them when I go out of town. They come in pink, red, and white, I think there may be other variations too, but who knows I usually only plant the white and pink ones. They aren't big petal flowers, but they are very hearty and they look great. Good luck!!
Reply:try to plant lotus.
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for your bulbs %26amp;:

springhillnursery.com/category.asp_Q_c...

and for your seeds %26amp; other needs:

gurneys.com/category.asp_Q_c_E_3

If nothing else send for the free catalogs to dream %26amp; plan all winter long this winter for next spring. You can shop online or thru the catalog or on the phone.

Go to

www.growit.com/Zones/

first to find your hardiness zone first so you plant flowers that will survive your winter.

Happy Gardening!!!
Reply:mums,hollyhocks,and lilies are hardy and don't need a lot of pampering.even if you only water them when you see the wilting they spring back and seem to do just fine.
Reply:cactus is the first thing that comes to mind. container gardening is easy and vincas can take sun or shade and have some brillant colors. hyacinth is pretty tollerant as well. There are some grasses that flower as well to add height. Talk to a good local nursery and they usually know what is best.
Reply:Depends where you are? ,I'm in Australia (lots of sun %26amp; mild winters).Daisy' are good But I discovered "Cosmos" a self seeding anual that rocks! Tolerates the dry gets quite large towards end of summer (1metre tall) ,covered in pink or white daisy like flowers comes back year after year without any help just like blue "Nigella",dehlias and poppies. Get seeds %26amp;sprinkle early spring or late winter onto loose soil.LEAVE!

If you want drought tolerant bulbs go the " Iris" (there are so many varieties that will grow almost anywhere as long as they dont get the rot from over watering),
Reply:foxglove,Cosmo's....perennials seem to be more tolerant also...
Reply:It is hard to answer questions about plants or gardens without a few more specifics. Here are some examples of what I mean: I live in the Northern climates where it rains so often it is hard to imagine things dieing from even the most forgetful mom! Some flowers can do very well if planted in different areas that compliment their needs within your climate, and some, do better if started as plants instead of seeds. Some perennials become annuals depending on which zones they are planted in and cannot handle too much water; some get their water from the air around them. Many plants in general, including flowers, can go longer between watering if the top soil is mulched well, or covered to slow down evaporation. Complimentary planting can also vary the amount of water your plants need. So you see, sometimes what your plants need depends on the general length and width of their root system then how frequently they are exposed to forgetful Moms!



Therefore, based on the information you gave, my first answer, or suggestion would be to give both yourself and your Mom some TLC, recognizing the fact that you both enjoy beauty, and keep trying even if it sometimes does not work out as you expected. (Tender, Loving, Care) Those are good things I see in your question, a great foundation to build on, and it will get even better as you both make and share those memories together! Not knowing your personal specifics, I will share some things I have found helpful in preparing and planting the flowers or plants that you do deside to pick instead. They have worked for me, many I have learned from my mom and many others, including a few I discovered myself. Most details, I learned from a large dose of healthy mistakes.



Whatever you decide, before blaming yourself for investing in, or picking out wrong plants, that may have not survived, check with local gardening resources, clubs, and organizations in your own area for resources and support. Community resources offer you the natural advantage of hands-on personal experience and a particular awareness of the type of ground, climate, fertilizer needs, the most effective mulching methods specific to your individual plants and area for conserving water, and even the types of insects in your area. While the Internet offers each of us an entire world of knowledge that is very important also, and enhances our chances for success; it is still that human element, which can offer you good advice, a hug, and coffee after a natural disaster wipes out your hard work, that will repeatedly be the best over all assets for both you and whoever you have doing the watering!



I have learned that good preparations are small details I pay, that give me back bigger benefits. I like to put together a diagram, or pocket guide-workbook type of resource, that I can bring with me to local resources, grab when I have questions or discussions on the phone, or to leave with anyone’s Mom in my absence. Include specific directions of what is needed, names, and pictures of what is planted, where they are or have been planted, what you intend or have planted your flowers in; such as raised plant bed, buckets, pots, how often and what the needs are. Follow up matching each area with markings and names. Somewhere in your home planting guide, include pictures of what you want or are thinking of planting and jot down your questions. Be as specific as possible, keep a list of both what you have tried, what seemed to work best, what did not work, and your questions.



Soon, both your evolving flower garden scrapbook can become a valued resource of accomplishments, pride, information, and a reminder both you and your Mom will find indispensable. With fewer things to worry about forgetting, you both will wonder how you got a long without it. Most of all, it will become a place of wonderful on going discovery, memories, joy, shared experiences, and allow you the freedom to spend more time learning and enjoying your lives even more!
Reply:VirtuousCirq, I'm a lazy gardener too. That's why I've planted

Perennials like these plants for sunny areas:

Daylilies, Black-eyed Susans, Coneflowers, Asters, Gaillardia, Lilies, Mums, Daisy, %26amp; Peony. The flowers of Russian Sage aren't large but it's drought tolerant, can grow in rocky gardens, %26amp; flowers when others are fading. Including tall background plants will add dimension to your garden, so also consider Yucca, Ornamental grasses %26amp; Queen of the Prairie.



Easy shade-tolerant plants you might like are:

Hydrangea %26amp; Monarda . Although you mentioned you like larger, many-petalled blooms, consider adding some plants like Astilbe, Bleeding Hearts, %26amp; Lupines, plus using Hostas %26amp; Ferns as a filler in hard to take care of shady areas.



I don't like replanting flowers like annuals each year, so any effort I put into the perennials are rewarded each time I see them come up on their own each spring. Use plenty of mulch to conserve moisture %26amp; to make sure your mom won't have to spend a lot of time weeding.
Reply:diantheses...

begonias

inpatients

petunias

portulaca



most of these have bigger blooms and cant withstand a day or to of dry dirt....the begonias are part shade plants but the rest are full sun... well at least mine are full sun.. i live in Illinois.... good luck!!!!!

have you mom write reminders to herself! thats i remembered .. i would always forget to water my outdoor plants......and would put a post it on the shelf where my indoor plants " water outside plants too!" that helped me a lot!
adult teeth

Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

a. Sitting on the windowsill, the geraniums got lots of sunshine.

b. Before going home, this account must be audited.

c. Jogging quickly around the track, Janice was becoming breathless.

d. To get the best results, follow the directions on the label closely.
Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
Since adjectives only modify nouns and pronouns and adverbs modify verbs ,adjectives and other adverbs, I would think it would have to be "D"

"A"
Reply:B is correct.



a. who is sitting? geraniums. correct.

b. who is going? account. wrong, supposed to be i or someone.

c. who is jogging? Janice. correct.

d. who is getting? understood (you). correct.



understand? :D
Reply:The answer is B. The account is not going anywhere. Who is going home??
Reply:I'm pretty sure it's D

I'm doing pots with all white flowers this year......?

doing a 'color scheme' this year and have decided on white....thinking of planting the following in pots:



white caladium (sp)

white petunias

white pansies

allysium

white geraniums

white nicotina

white daisies



any other ideas for pots with white flowers???
I'm doing pots with all white flowers this year......?
Another variety of white flowers to consider is jasmine. Many are night blooming, and they smell very sweet.



Another favorite is stephanotis, which also has a very sweet scent. It likes to grow on a trellis, but can be contained to a pot so long as it has something to climb.



I imagine your garden will look absolutely fantastic in the moonlight. Happy gardening.
Reply:Allow me to ask this question - is the world black and white or numerous colors? Does IceCream only come in Vanilla?

Do you wear all white to work daily?

A single pot of all white would be nice and different, however, it would stand out if it has a contrast. If there were three pots I would plant the white geraniums. Long lasting, hardy and minimum maint. On either side I would fill a pot with a deep red geranium. Put the white either in front of or below the red to make the white a focal point.

The petunias and daisy are not all white. Nicotina is nice but high maint. Allysium is basically a spring flower. Go with the Geraniums. Again, low maintenance and feed. Pinch every Saturday.
Reply:Stocks, dianthus, thrift, flocks, verbena, gerbera daisies.
Reply:i don't know if they make them white.. but begonias are very pretty.. and do you have a spot with a pot that is near a trellis or can you build one that way? because whats very pretty is moon-flower.. it blooms at night... its the white morning glory...

Calla Lilly?

lillys of the valley.. very fragrant..

mini white rose bushes.. the small ones .... they don't take over like regular rose bushes.

mini white carnations plants

white snap dragons?



do they make white peonies?

Does anyone know if you are suppoosed to dead head gerber daisies?

I have many other plants, including petunias and geraniums, I usually pick off the dead flowers on those plants, but I am unsure what to do with the gerbers. Thanks to anyone that can enlighten me....
Does anyone know if you are suppoosed to dead head gerber daisies?
This is funny.. I just came inside from dead-heading my flowers. Including Gerber daisies. Just a tip: rather than pick off the dead flowers, actually pinch off the flower and the stem. It will stimulate spreading and flowering.



Gerber daisies are prolific, and will come back, year after year. Many flowers that are considered "annuals" will come back if, in the fall, you just shake the plant. Yep, just shake it. This will scatter the seeds. Just don't get too anxious in the spring to clean up your flower beds, until you can identify the flowers that are coming up.
Reply:http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...

this is what the garden forum has to say.

.............Deadhead daisies?................

just cutting off the flowers will leave an ugly plant with stems sticking out..you don't want that! Cut back the flowering stems all the way into foliage. They should rebloom
Reply:Im not to sure they are to be deadheaded? I had some too, and did deadhead and never got any more regrowth?
Reply:Treat a gerber the same way that you would treat a petunia. It's cool. They are georgeous, aren't they?
Reply:Yes, otherwise they go to seed. When they are dead-headed, they continue to expend their energy in producing blooms.

lipstick

Care for Osteospermums (Cape Daisies)???

I've always grown these in pots on my porch and I've never been sure about what to do with the dead blooms. Do I cut them off, or leave them on? I always snap off the dead blooms from my geraniums and I didn't know if the same applied to the Cape Daisies.
Care for Osteospermums (Cape Daisies)???
When I grew them a few years ago, I deadheaded them. They bloomed beautifully all summer.Unless it's the end of the season and you're hoping for volunteer seedlings the following year, most flowers should be deadheaded to encourage additional blooms.
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I need help?

answer the following questions when answering number so i can tell?



1. In planters outside the porch door grew red geraniums



a.imperative sentence

b.sentence fragment

c.exclamtory sentence

d.declartive sentence



2. Twins fawns slept in the tall grass while their mother kept watch?

a.simple sentence

b.compound sentence

c.complex sentence

d.compound-complex sentence



3. Joe wrote most of the story, but Kevin will read it to the class because Joe is too nervous.



a.simple sentence

b.compound sentence

c.complex sentence

d.compound-complex sentence



4. Slaves from Africa gave the peanut its common name in the South-goober



a. simple sentence

b. complex sentence

c.compound sentence

d.compound-complex sentence



5. I have no idea just how large a battleship is until I saw one?



a. simple sentence

b.compound sentence

c.complex sentence

d.compound comples sentence
I need help?
B

C

D

A

D
Reply:this is definitely your homework! why don't you understand how to do it??? or why are you being lazy??? you should acquire some self-discipline and instill a no work-no reward system. so, sit down, finish your work first BEFORE you can go out, play games, ask questions, etc.

Will my plants come back after freeze?

We just had record lows here in So. Cal and my geraniums, potato tree,sage,butterfly bush, and birds of paradise all look dead. Will they come back?
Will my plants come back after freeze?
Don't fertilize them. The plants are stressed and fertilizing them in that state is another stress. It will hurt more than help. Some of them are pretty fragile as far as temp is concerned. The one's Calla mentioned shoud definitely make it. If the roots are undamaged there's a good chance the others will come back. The only way you'll know for sure is to wait. Don't overwater--you don't want to stress the roots. You can fertilize lightly when you see new growth.
Reply:Check the roots, if they are fine, they will come back when weather gets better. When you get that weather, fertilize them slightly mostly with nitrogen and phosphorous (you can use commercial mixture like 9-45-15, 0.002lbs/plant each time you irrigate them). Don′t water them heavily try frequently instead. Until you get betters weather just water them slightly also...good luck
Reply:The sage and butterfly bush will come back as I live in Ontario,Canada and mine come back every year. I do not know about your other plants, but don't do anything yet leave them and see, hopefully they will. You can cover them with plastic or burlap. I hope they come back for you.
Reply:The sage and butterfly bush will, not sure about the others, don't cut them off yet, wait till spring.
Reply:I had the same problem with my plants here in AZ. I was told by the nursery that they should come back as long as I fertilize them well now and again in the spring. I'm a beginner so I'm curious how others will answer your question. Good luck!

Sapling removal?

How do I remove a sapling that is too close to the house? It looks like a squirrel may have buried a nut there...I couldn't dig it up, so I have been cutting it down every year %26amp; it keeps growing back. Is there something I can inject in the trunk to kill it? It is growing up through my rose bush and geraniums and it right up against the house. Thanks!
Sapling removal?
if you have any old paint around the house next time you cut it down paint the entire trunk.
Reply:depending on the size, cut the sappling down low to the ground and apply concentrated Round-up or Brush Be Gone on the exposed "stump". This is if digging it up isn't possible.

Can you harvest seeds from store bought annuals?

I hate buying new plants each year. Can I save dead blooms and harvest seeds when they dry out? I have geraniums, fuscia, new gueina impaitiens...lots that you can't buy seeds for. Those big beautiful hanging baskets can cost a lot from a good garden center!



Ideally, I'd like to plant in the winter inside a little greenhouse.



Thanks in advance for any help!
Can you harvest seeds from store bought annuals?
Just a word of advice, if you collect the seed from F1 hybrids, you will not get the same plant as the parent. The seed will revert back to either the male or female parent plant which will not be the same as the one you collected the seeds from.

It will say on the seed packet when you buy annuals whether they are F1 hybrids.

If left to seed themselves, most annuals will re-appear next year without any help from you.
Reply:Absolutely. Harvest the flowers after they have faded on the plant. Put them in a dry place and let them totally dry out. Harvest the seeds %26amp; put them in a baggie. Leave the top of the bag open so any remaining moisture will dry out of them.



In the spring before planting time take a couple dozen seeds %26amp; place them on a paper towel. Wet the towell %26amp; keep it moist. See how many seeds sprout %26amp; that will tell you how thick to plant your seeds. If only a couple sprout plant thickly but if most sprout use fewer seeds in your garden.



Zinnias are an especially easy seed to save. Petunias are hard because the seeds are very tiny.



Just have fun %26amp; you will have tons of "free" flowers.
Reply:Do it all the time, any plant you can collect seeds from.

Marigolds are probably the easiest!



Experiment! Have fun!
Reply:My co-worker actually propigates from cuttings of store bought annuals (especially impatiens.) She has real good luck with it. Just an idea.
Reply:Yes, but not the species you are buying. Try morning glories or nosturtium, both will go to seed which you can plant and they will return the following year. I've been doing this for 8 years. Another hint, both Lowes and Home Depot offer a year guarantee on their plants. I take mine back in the origianl containers with the receipt and get a new one at the end of the season.
Reply:I do it ever year. This year I have planted marigolds, zinnia's, morning glories, 4 oclocks, just to name a few.
Reply:I have good luck with sunflowers.
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What kind of plants can I put in my turtles tank?

Box turtle. I read they like to eat Geraniums? I would like to put some pants in the aquarium to create a more natural like habitat, but something that Turtle could safely eat.

Herbs? Flowers?

mind you, its a 20 gallon tank, so there wont be a garden by any means LOL but still somthing.
What kind of plants can I put in my turtles tank?
Don't forget, Box Turtles eat 75% insects, etc. in the wild so make sure to provide a balanced meal.



Also- a 20 gallon tank is pretty small for a Box Turtle unless it is very small. An adult Box Turtle would be happiest in about a 4' x 4' habitat.



I would not bother to plant much in the 20 gallon tank. Maybe set a potted plant in for humidity.



http://www.boxturtlesite.info has a lot of great facts for you!
Reply:They like to eat earthworms, strawberries, and poisonous mushrooms. These mushrooms don’t hurt the turtles, but they can kill people! Never eat a wild mushroom or plant! Just because an animal is eating something doesn’t mean it’s safe for you! so dont use poisonous stuff, like mushrooms, my turtle loves dandilions! you should get some of thoughs, meal worms too, dont use the dry ones, buy the live ones, there healthyer too
Reply:A lot of plants are poisonous, so check anything you put in. You might want to go with plants you normally think of as weeds, such as purselane or lambs'-quarters. Dandelions would be good if they didn't have such long tap roots. See what he likes. I had one that liked carnations. Go figure.
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I'm looking for some bright and colorful flowers to put on my front porch.?

The flowers would only get about 3 hours of evening sun. Is that considered full or partial shade? I love geraniums, but I don't think that spot gets enough sunlight for them. What would you recommend?



Thank you.
I'm looking for some bright and colorful flowers to put on my front porch.?
You can try geraniums, they don't mind part shade conditions. Any shade plants would do good too. Remember that with perrenials you wouldn't have to overwinter your pots or buy new ones next year as they would come back depending on which zone you live in. It is hard to recommend types without knowing your zone. Do you know it?
Reply:Impatiens or pansies are hearty and can grow in pots overflowing- for as long as you want. They are cheap and you can replant every year with a different color.
Reply:Marigolds and zinnias? They would have lots of color and I know they don't like to fry in the sun.
Reply:moonflowers

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Can you rate another poem?

Hear the child wail below

his blanket

and the wilting

of small geraniums

and summer cowards

bent out of shape

of wind and milk

dreamless

--though not thoughtless

the humming of zealots in the willows

exume (from the lungs and gums

of critical things) small crumbs

of pitifully useless knowledge,

as scalpels of brown prophets

split Athena’s wings
Can you rate another poem?
Though I love the phrase "from the lungs and gums of critical things" it just doesn't work in the poem for me, especially because it creates the only rhyme in the poem. I could really use a title again to help set the scene here, but otherwise it seems complete but oddly two separate things by the end. It seems like it splits after "dreamless/--though not thoughtless" and becomes a different story. I guess what I'm getting at is that as a whole, it doesn't work for me, but as two separate pieces it does which is why I think a title might unify the two halves a little better.

I'd give this one an 8/10 for those reasons. Again, though, the langauge is very descriptive and it flows pretty well. It just doesn't seem completely connected for me.
Reply:One stanza poem? Be accurate when you're creating poems next time. I'll rate it 2/10
Reply:I love this. 9.