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Jared
Joined: 8-Nov-2008
Posts: 1 | | Posted: 8-Nov-2008 8:53:10 AM | |
| | No veges will grow! |
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Hi there I have a few different gardens around the house that all produce great veges. I recently converted a new area into what I was hoping was going to be some more garden space. Now let me describe the area a bit. It is a raised bed of about 1.4metres (above a retaining wall). A septic tank hose used to run through it but no longer does. The soil appears to be fine and I have added a few bags of compost to it as well. My problem is nothing grows in there! In winter I tried a couple of things like caulis and broccoli and last summer I tried sweetcorn eggplant...even potatoes. They dont die they just dont really grow! The potatoes came up and looked very sick and thin. I make sure there is planety of water as it is quite mulchy and i was concerned that the water would drain down and away given the height of the garden. I currently have some tomato seedlings in there. I grew some of these in another garden and they are 3 times the size of these ones....very frustrating. Does anyone have any ideas as to why nothing would grow in this garden? Could the previous septic tank drainage have affected the soil? Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jared. |
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potsplanters
Joined: 30-May-2007
Posts: 1 | | Posted: 30-May-2007 1:42:40 PM | |
| | Sourcing good quality planters and pots . |
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I recently purchased a range of square planters on built in plinths from Devonports Auckland landscapes. I was able to buy online and they were freighted promptly to my door . |
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Laine
Joined: 24-Jul-2006
Posts: 1 | | Posted: 6-Feb-2007 3:39:28 PM | |
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Way back last year we decided to grow some rather exotic potatoes - on our sloped section with bad soil in chilly Dunedin. We ordered seed potatoes (500 gms of zebra and 500 gms of Maori purple from a Nth Island supplier). They have already flowered and drooped but most are still not large enough. Ninetheless we have pulled some and they are delicious. They are tiny and must be carefully steamed (never boiled). And they are so filling so dense. Just 3 of them on a plate is ample. They are between the size of a large marble and a ping pong ball. Those of you in sunnier climes up north should really grow these little beauties. |
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raewyn
Joined: 29-Aug-2006
Posts: 4 | | Posted: 6-Nov-2006 3:09:59 PM | |
| | Planting trees on "slope" |
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Ive had real success with natives in this sort of situation. Particularly good in clay and fast growing is ribbonwood (Plagianthus regius) which is very pretty especially as a juvenile. One species of native flax - Phormium tenax the larger growing one - is also able to cope with heavy soil though it does appreciate a bit of compost and care. Both like full sun. Hope this helps. |
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Annalies
Joined: 28-Oct-2006
Posts: 1 | | Posted: 28-Oct-2006 3:36:32 PM | |
| | Planting trees on "slope" |
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I have a flat section with an upward slope at the back leading up to the fence. The slope is approximately 70 degrees and the soil is clay. I am having real difficultly finding a plant/tree that will hold the soil and grow quickly. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks |
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nt
Joined: 4-Oct-2006
Posts: 3 | | Posted: 5-Oct-2006 9:18:27 AM | |
| | Gerbera Pot |
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I was given a beautiful orange gerbera in a pot. It is slowly wilting after a few weeks. Do I need to repot it or should I plant straight into the garden. Anybody out there who can help? |
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Victoria
Joined: 17-Jul-2006
Posts: 3 | | Posted: 9-Aug-2006 4:45:51 PM | |
| | Amaryllis care |
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Hi Nic I have good news and bad news. The good news is that yes your amaryllis will live to flower again. The bad news though is that you’ll have to wait a year for the next flush of blooms. Amaryllis bulbs (also sold as hippeastrums) have large spectacular flowers that generally last for several weeks. The reason yours wilted so quickly is that the plant was probably grown in a commercial greenhouse under controlled conditions whereas in your home it may have struggled to cope with low-light or temperature fluctuations caused by heating. To ensure you get a good display of flowers next year put the pot outdoors in a sunny sheltered spot. Keep the potting mix moist but don’t overwater as this can cause the bulb to rot. Good luck. Victoria NZ House & Garden |
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nic
Joined: 12-Jul-2006
Posts: 2 | | Posted: 14-Jul-2006 4:45:03 PM | |
| | amaryllis care |
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actually I have a question if anyone can help. I recently scored a gorgeous amaryllis plant in a vase with two huge flowers. The minute I got it home the flowers wilted and died. Ive cut them off and am waiting for something to happen... will it flower again? It doesnt look nearly as impressive! |
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