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Post by martywny on Jan 27, 2023 19:23:58 GMT -5
Exactly the same product and thank you for finding it, going to order more for myself!
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Post by desertwoman on Jan 27, 2023 21:21:47 GMT -5
I also use mesh food coverings for several small or individual plantings like a squash or pumpkin that is just getting going or lettuce seedlings coming up, to protect from critters that want to nibble on them. You can buy multi packs of them on amazon. They look like this
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Post by Wheelgarden on Mar 1, 2023 14:55:47 GMT -5
Well, my Carolina Hemlock is thoroughly infested with the Hemlock wooly adelgid. It was only a matter of time, as the entire North GA area is overrun with them. There's not much you can do about them without expensive harsh chemicals and methods. I have eight Canadian hemlocks as well, I hope they may be somewhat resistant. The Carolina has been a centerpiece of my front yard, and it's a shame to have to see it go. Shucks, dag-nabbit, I mean really.
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Post by Mumsey on Mar 5, 2023 10:22:46 GMT -5
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Post by gardendmpls on Mar 5, 2023 12:32:33 GMT -5
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Post by alpacasock on Apr 25, 2023 14:19:18 GMT -5
Does anyone know this viny weed with a streak of grey in the center of the leaves? I can't find a photo online- and don't have one in my phone. These things are driving me crazy especially since they are often appear in the center of something I planted. They always break above the crown when I tug on them so I have to dig into the area where they appear and I wonder if bits of the roots below the crown which aren't removed are enough for them to rebound.
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Post by desertwoman on Apr 25, 2023 18:37:32 GMT -5
They always break above the crown when I tug on them so I have to dig into the area where they appear and I wonder if bits of the roots below the crown which aren't removed are enough for them to rebound. Your description doesn't ring any bells but I have heard that with bindweed (which I have battled for years) it is best to snip them just beneath the soil surface, with scissors or pruner. That when we pull them out it roughs up the stem and stimulates more roots and growth; but cutting so that there are no leaves will eventually kill them off. I've been doing this with bindweed for a couple of years now and it is (very) slowly starting to have an impact. Perhaps it would do the same with your weed.
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Post by alpacasock on Apr 26, 2023 5:43:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion desertwoman, I will try that.
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Post by alpacasock on Apr 29, 2023 12:36:30 GMT -5
desertwoman the vine I speak of is below. Does anyone have tips on controlling purslane? Yes, I know it's editable... but it has taken over one of my non-raised beds aka weed paradise. The seedlings are so small now that they are difficult to pluck, would have to use tweezers but they should get larger quickly as we getting much needed rain this weekend. Rather dreary here now actually...
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Post by desertwoman on Apr 29, 2023 15:33:17 GMT -5
That's not something that I've seen growing here alpacasock, I had great success eradicating purslsane by solarizing the area where they grow with black plastic, for several weeks.
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Post by alpacasock on Apr 29, 2023 15:42:17 GMT -5
desertwoman I read about the solarization but that would unfortunately also kill the stuff that I want and is doing well. Guess I will have to gingerly pluck and repeat once they have gotten a bit bigger.
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Post by desertwoman on Apr 29, 2023 15:44:20 GMT -5
Perhaps spray the purslane with a white vinegar solution (if able to avoid the other growing things you want to keep)? alpacasock,
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Post by alpacasock on Apr 29, 2023 16:47:02 GMT -5
desertwoman, that sounds like a good idea! The other stuff around it is looking pretty hardy already (some sorrels, balms, etc.) so that shouldn't be too difficult. I will report back how it goes.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Apr 29, 2023 17:56:12 GMT -5
If I could get at little patch of purslane going, we'd all be happy here. Everyone loves it in salads and soups, but for some reason it usually just doesn't re-seed. Tart and almost lemony...I'm envious of you folks that have it growing like a "weed".
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Post by alpacasock on May 12, 2023 7:25:47 GMT -5
I'm envious of you folks that have it growing like a "weed". But... couldn't it of decided to grow in a place other than my prepared beds?! I guess I just made them too comfy. Last year I had an infestation of those ugly bugs that settle into zucchini blossoms. Forget what they are called but they managed to do a real number on those plants, I think the melons as well... Any advice on these buggers?
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