Native plants for front of house.?

The question I asked about native plants for front of house outside two bedroom windows - more info. We live in Townsville, Queensland and need Australian native bushes etc. Sorry about leaving this important info out of original question. Cheers.,

Native plants for front of house.?
There are heaps of natives you could use best to check out bunnings or better yet your local nursery so you can see pictures of the plants and their flowers. Grevillea's such as 'honey gem' with orange flowers, or 'elegance' which has great light to deep pink flowers would work great. things like bottlebrushes (callistemons) come in a range of wild colours as well. Those suggestions are like really tall shrubs but you can keep them cut back to the size you want them, however other small shrubs which you might like are Westringea's which come in a range of blue/white small flowers and various different types of leaf colour.

Best bet though is to check out the nurseries or markets and look at the pictures on the tags.

I hope i was able to help and check those plants i mentioned,

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What is a manly house plant?

My best friend is one of those very manly men. He loves his plants though. I want to get him something he can grow in his apartment, but not flowers. Thanks!

What is a manly house plant?
Jade. A very masculine plant that looks like a tree when it gets nice a big. Google images and you will see what they look like. They are an easy plant too!
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Reply:bamboo or a cactus, or even a venus fly trap
Reply:Venus fly trap.
Reply:get him something with simple,bold, architectural leaves. best choices are snake plant (sansevieria); Aloe vera; Yucca; cactus.

The snake plant can flourish in minimal light, Aloe needs more light, and the yucca and cactus need very bright light. all of these plants need only minimal watering.
Reply:get him a cactus

peyote is the most manly

or don Pedro ,that even looks phalic ,but with nasty spikes



please a venus fly trap is a feminine plant

get it right

skunk is manly and rewarding

but probably illegal

but if he is so strong that should not worry him.
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Reply:a white pot with green grass. very soothing
Reply:Catus.

There are lots of styles and shapes. Set them in the window and instant plant,
Reply:tell him that gardening ain't about being girly or manly it's about the art of grow life in your hands...

How to stop puppies eating plants etc. in the house and garden?

dont get any puppies......simple.

How to stop puppies eating plants etc. in the house and garden?
The pet store has a spray that is safe for dogs but has a bitter taste. It should stop him from eating your plants.
Reply:Get an anti-chew spray from the pet store - alternatively, just spray some cheap perfume on the lower leaves but watch the dogs closely for any reaction - it usually only takes one bite and they don't touch them again because it tastes so horrid. Keep water bowl available so they can drink if they want to.
Reply:put a little pepper around the base it should deter the pupppy
Reply:Do not leave your puppy unsupervised until you're sure he/she won't participate in unwanted behavior. If you're always there when the puppy is, you could use a squirt bottle to surprise him/her when approaching the plant.



If your puppy is going to be a med-large dog, the fence won't work well if the dog really wants to get back there.
Reply:the only thing you can do is fence the garden off as some plants are toxic to animals and might kill them how about wire fencing tall enough for them to not climb over and common sense keep house plants out of reach of pups.

Cool House Plants?

Anyone know of any cool houseplants? Maybe like some kind of night blooming flower or something? Anything neat or different.

Cool House Plants?
Venus fly traps are very unique... they were big in the early 80's and are making a comeback!
Reply:moonflower, a relative of the viny morning glory, flowers open during evenings. angels trumpet, looks like somekind of orchid, opens when it pitch dark every spring (bear in mind its poisonous, fatal if eaten!) or cereus, a night blooming cactus. one flower one night a year Report Abuse
Reply:try pot plants
Reply:My favourite is a prayer plant, they open during the day and close at night, like hands in prayer.

They are green with red lines.

Mine is over 7 years old.

Water every week or two.
Reply:There's a small plant you can get in most greenhouses called a "sensitive plant". I've never seen it labeled or called anything else but that highly un-scientific name. Anyway, it's a small plant with small leaves, which remind me of a fern. It blooms small purple flowers that look almost like fur balls. The neat thing about this plant- when you touch its leaves, it closes up, giving it the appearance of wilting suddenly. If you let it be for a time it opens back up and then closes up again if you touch it. Maybe not the prettiest plant but it is neat to watch. Kind of like a Venus flytrap but the hole stemful of leaves close up upon touch. They're cheap and pretty easy to care for, too.
Reply:I don't go very exotic because they're so much harder to take care of. I find that I'm happy with ivy and aloe plants, maybe elephant ears or spider plants too (which hang very nicely and make corners very pretty)



On the kitchen window, go for some herbs %26amp; that should round out nicely with the other plants.
Reply:Rex Begonias. You should be able to find a few specimens in a greenhouse. They have very unique, metallic-looking leaves in a wide variety, some are very large. Another to look for is an Angel Wing Begonia-has large leaves and lots of flowers.

Bird of Paradise Plant is also neat, with giant leaves; makes a very large house plant.
Reply:Please don't waste your money on Orchids, unless you live in 100% humidity inside of your house.

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Did you know that if you water house plants with ice that it works really well?

That's right. Give a house plant a couple of cups of ice once or twice a week because if you just pour water on them it goes straight through the soil and out the bottom. Ice takes a while to melt, so the water trickles through the soil and has a lot of time to soak in and you don't have that annoying fermenting pool of water in the tray under your plant.

Did you know that if you water house plants with ice that it works really well?
Controlled release watering. sounds ideal, right? For some plants it will work fine, for others that are more temperature sensitive, it can be detrimental. The melted ice actually retards root growth because of the cold temperature.. think about it.. tropical plants?? When is the last time they saw ice in the real world? Further, be sure the ice doesn't lay against the plant stems or leaves.



Most quality potting soils are made to hold moisture, but also to drain excess water. If you are getting a pool of water in the bottom of your houseplants (that stays there and ferments), you're likely overwatering.
Reply:Ice is a good idea in thought in terms of controlled release, but not for houseplants. Most houseplants are tropical in nature. Most houseplant care guides will tell you to water with luke warm water because many are temperature sensitive, especially palms.



If you're looking for a better controlled release idea, take tupperware container that you don't use any more and poke a few small holes in it. Fill that with water and set it in your pot. You get the controlled release without the cold temperatures.
Reply:What about Tropicals?

House Plants In Basement ???

Are there ANY type of plants I cant keep in my furnished basement???

There are NO windows, aka=NO sunlight.....

House Plants In Basement ???
Mother-in-laws's tongue and angel wings begonia (I even grow one in water!). I have the former one that grows for 4 years and I only water it once in two (2) months and yes without sunlight. Some indoor plants can survive if you try putting drop lights or lamps overhead.

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Does banana pills do good for house plants? why?

yes any decaying vegetable or fruit will make the soil more fertile for plants.



but, make sure you eat the fruit part of the banana before you put the peel near the plant, because bananas will excrete Ethylene which will promote any fruit ripening, but also prevents flowering of plants. this chemical also promotes abscission which means the plant will start dropping its leaves, fruits, flowers, or seeds.



but like I said, as long as you eat the banana itself before you put the peel by the plant, its all good.

Does banana pills do good for house plants? why?
never heard of banana pills but banana peels are good for some plants they provide potassium, i personally put them in my stag horn ferns keeps them green and happy.
Reply:I'm guessing at this, but bananas are high in potassium, which help retain water. I know this because livestock are given potassium injections so that they can retain the water Therefore, the pills would help the plants retain water
Reply:peels contain nutrients the plant can use. Works as a fertilizer.

Should you buy a house near the water treatment plants?

I wouldn't....2 words.





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Is there any thing around the house i can use to keep bugs away from my tomato and pepper plants?

Get one of those trigger type squirt bottles. Put a squirt of liquid dish soap in it, fill with water and some cayenne pepper. Spray them with that. Eco friendly, won't hurt the plants and the bugs won't like it. It also washes off so redo after rains.

Is there any thing around the house i can use to keep bugs away from my tomato and pepper plants?
get some 7 dust it works great!!
Reply:There is nothing out there that will keep bugs off of plants all the time. Bugs do what bugs gotta do. They bug things.



I tend to lean toward organic gardening and this year haven't had any problems with bugs. I don't mind bugs eating my tomato leaves as it's the TOMATOES I want them off of. I remove badly-eaten leaves and that often makes the plant grow new stalks as energy is no longer needed to grow the leaf.



What I do do is grow marigolds, mint and lavender around my vegetable patches. The smells of those flowers are not very attractive to most bugs.



Remember, you will NEVER be able to get rid of ALL bugs from your plants. What you need to focus on is keeping the bug population down to a manageable level. There are enough bugs in a garden that feed off of eachother!

Looking for some plants to cover ditch in front of house. any suggestions?

exposed to sun. thought about holly trees but they are so common. planting azaeleas behind them. not a high traffic area of the yard. was suggested a carolina jasmine but i know nothing about them. southern climate, about 4-5 feet width to 12-15 feet across to play with. nothing that gets too big ( 6 feet or more)

Looking for some plants to cover ditch in front of house. any suggestions?
crown vetch, grows rapidly and is not a tall plant ..considered ground cover used on state highways
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Reply:You could make a nice little garden bed out of rocks, bricks or pavers and plant some colourful bulbs or a small/medium shrub/tree with fragrant flowers like (Magnolia - heaven scent or Michelia figo port wine). They look great and smell fantastic. It depends if it is a sunny or shady position on what sort of plant to put there. Maybe take a trip down to the local nursery and check out some different plants and see what you like best for the conditions of the position.
Reply:We planted lilacs in our front. They smell so nice right now! There are different colors these might work?

I have these nets in my house and I heard they were called drain bugs. If true how do you get rid of them?

I do not have real house plants or any other plants. I have had some water leakage in my attic

I have these nets in my house and I heard they were called drain bugs. If true how do you get rid of them?
Not sure if this is what you mean, but here goes. From Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department:



"There are a couple types of small flies that emerge from drains of sinks and seem to hover over the sink area. One type looks like a very tiny moth; the other is a tiny dark-colored fly. Phorid flies may also breed in drains. Most of the time, the infestation is in the gelatinous gunk that lines the drain or from a garbage disposal, but flies can also be produced where there is a problem with broken or leaking pipes.

Control: The fastest way to solve this problem is by cleaning

the drain pipes. Unfortunately, some household products are meant to dissolve clogs — not clean pipes. Bleach and hot

water will not kill fly larvae breeding in the pipes. A “snake” or a stiff brush along with industrial strength drain cleaner will be most useful. Never pour insecticides down the drain."
Reply:I think you are referring to gnats. They can appear in houses that have fruit, plants or garbage. You can spray for them.

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"what are some good herbs and plants to use to help scratches that can be found around the house?"?

Aloe vera plant. cut it open and apply the slimy inside to the wound.

"what are some good herbs and plants to use to help scratches that can be found around the house?"?
aloe
Reply:Willow, millfoil (yarrow), henbit, plantain, mint, are just a few medicinals good for wounds.
Reply:Marijuana, if you are high you won't notice them anymore.
Reply:Yup, aloe

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We just bought a house and there is two large dead mum plants. Will they grow back and do I need to prune back

Prune all the way back, you should see new growth already

What can i add to sour smelling soil in house plants? they are too big to repot.?

Even if you can't re-pot you can scoop up the top layer of soil and add sterilized potting mix to refill that top.

What can i add to sour smelling soil in house plants? they are too big to repot.?
I would suggest garden lime (a mineral) available at most garden centers.
Reply:i agree with jerry c.



and first place think why it smells sour: because you water too much! this itself is not good for the plant even if it is water-loving one it doesnt want rotting smelly environs around its roots.



you can do this - remove as much of the soil as possible, then if there is a hole on the bottom take the pot outside of in bathtub. pour plenty of water through the pot till it starts coming out clear. then let it drip well, then draw more water out of the pot by placing it on a cloth or mop, then add dry soil on the top, then, PLEASE ,dont water again till the soil dries out. that is if you stick your finger in the soil, you find little or no moisture in the deeper parts of the soil, not only on the topmost layer.



if the pot has no hole, the more important it is not to water while the bottom is still wet or even soaking wet and rotting. you dont want the sour stench to come back.
Reply:Do not add salts such as lime or baking soda - this could kill your plant. The idea of replacing as much soil as you can is a good one, but you can also considering adding activated charcoal to the soil (from your garden center or aquarium store) - it will bind up some organic compounds and have the effect you desire without increasing the salt concentration. It is often used in the bottom of bottle gardens for this reason.
Reply:Try mixing in some fresh soil with baking soda.
Reply:try febreeze :]

What makes a good house plant?

I am looking for a flowering house pant, I don't have a lot of direct sunlight either.

What makes a good house plant?
Cactus or Ivy.
Reply:(flowers) -Morning Glorys- sweet peas-wlld flowers-sun flowers -and you can plant a apple tree in the house but when it gets big ya put it out side

My wife’s morning breath killed our house plants, how can I take that 1st morning kiss without passing-out?

Binaca.

My wife’s morning breath killed our house plants, how can I take that 1st morning kiss without passing-out?
plug your nose...
Reply:Ask her to brush her teeth before going to bed.
Reply:only shake hands
Reply:u could get a divorce
Reply:Buy the mouthwash "Crest Pro-health for Night Time." It is especially for night, to keep breath fresh all night until morning. I hope I helped!!
Reply:Put a clothespin on your nose.
Reply:I believe the scientific term for it is mung
Reply:wake up before she does and keep a gas mask under the bed and put it on
Reply:have her take some natural breath pills b4 bed. they sell 'em in ev pharmacy. they really work.
Reply:Get those listerine strips and slip them in her mouth right before she is supposed to wake up she won't know what happend. :) Good luck.
Reply:Buy the crest over night toothpaste and mouthwash and hide whatever the heck she was using before.



Oh and a tongue scraper would be nice!
Reply:All I can say is hold your breath.
Reply:pretend to still be sleeping until she gets ready and brushes her teeth.
Reply:I kiss my husband every morning regardless of his breath. It's called UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!
Reply:Kiss her on the cheek........lol. Or wait till she's brushed her teeth before that morning kiss.
Reply:stuff a tic tac in her mouth like 5 min before she usually wakes up, or spray her mouth before she wakes up
Reply:me thinks your exaggerating a little....lol
Reply:I sense some sarcasm....but seriously if it is bad...why don't you tell her. Not meanly...but let her know...maybe she has no clue it is as offensive as it is to you.
Reply:you might want to make her a dentist appointment
Reply:Make her brush her teeth first! My husband and I both brush our teeth first before we kiss in the morning, that way we can use tongue.
Reply:Keep some anis next to the bed
Reply:buy her some tictacs
Reply:tell her not to eat her crap
Reply:hand her a beer as soon as she gets up lol
Reply:wait till she brushes!!
Reply:tell her what the problem is nicely and ask her to brush her teeth with out breaking her heart.
Reply:its call mouth wash
Reply:tell her to brsh her teeth
Reply:kiss her on the far head thats always cute

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How do you know if you can take a slip from a house plant?

I know that you can't do this with all plants because they will die, how do you know what plants you cannot take a slip from?

How do you know if you can take a slip from a house plant?
If you mean a cutting: most of the time you can take a cutting from a plant that is herbaceous, meaning that it has green stems that are soft. If the plant is "woody" then you can still take cuttings, but you will have to root them differently. Both types of plants will benefit from using rooting hormone on the cut ends if you're putting them directly into moist soil. Woody plants will not root in water, but MUST be rooted in soil, and generally take a lot longer. You should be able to buy rooting hormone at any nursery for a couple of dollars; a small package will root a LOT of plants.
Reply:you can take from all plants but you have to know where to cut library get a book on it

How do i grow plants with a small cheap portable green house?

The most important thing is don't put it in direct afternoon sun unless you want to create an oven. It would be best if you could put it in a location with morning sun. Most plants will do well with 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. You have other things to consider, are you only trying to start seedlings? Are you growing flowers, vegetables? What area of the country are you in. You could get help by doing a search for a Master Gardener. All you need to do is type in your state and Master Gardener to find one. They can tell you what will do well in your area of the country.

Even if you live in a cooler climate, you can grow some really nice flowering plants in a little greenhouse. In the afternoon you should open the door for ventilation if it is one of the really small ones with no windows.

Good luck!

My house is blocking the sun. how can i make reach my plants? ♥§☺♦•♣☻σ☼?

please help!!!

My house is blocking the sun. how can i make reach my plants? ?§?????σ??
Grow plants that are happy with a northerly aspect (assuming you're in the northern hemisphere). Examples are ivies and ferns. If you want indoor plants, there are some kinds of jungle plants that like shade, if your house is warm enough. There's really no other solution, apart from buying another house.
Reply:change the rotation of the earth? a big mirror? a glass house? plant them on the other side of the house?
Reply:You can cut the trees down or maybe trim some lower branches to let in more light but in the end the only choice you have is to go with shade or semi-shade tolerant plants.



Camelias, azaleas, impatients, hostas and ferns are some of many choices.
Reply:uh by puttin the plants on the other side

or put it near the window
Reply:Mirrors?
Reply:Plant them on another side of the house :)

What are some good trees to plant close to a house and driveway?

I'd like to plant a tree right up against the house so that I can get some shade and privacy to my front patio. Is there a tree type that's ideal for planting near a house and driveway so that the roots won't attack the foundation or destroy the driveway pavement? I have about three feet of width between the driveway and the edge of the house to plant the tree.



I'm looking for something that will add shade, is low maintenance, grows up and now out, and that will peak at around 50 ft.



Any suggestions? A neighbor suggested a Japanese Maple.

What are some good trees to plant close to a house and driveway?
Any tree will cause damage. With the foundation, the tree will just grow around it. But with the driveway, the roots of the tree will cause pressure in the ground as it grows, causing cracks in the concrete and even causing sections of it to pop up.



Japanese Maples are very slow growers and they don't get that big, so that wouldn't be an option for your wants. What you might consider instead is building a pergola type thing over your patio and then grow something to climb up and over it, like moonflowers (which shade and are awesomly fragrant in the summer time).
Reply:shrubs are good because they last all year and there easy to care for and dont 'overgrow' because they can easily be trimmed.

i have a holly tree in my front garden its the same height as my house and its lovely, it gives you privacy without keeping it all dark, its only problem is its annoying cutting it back.
Reply:How about a Coast Redwood or a Giant Sequoia. Plant azaleas
Reply:Maples are messy, probably not good for this location, as the dropping will be on your patio and driveway. And especially due to their root spread.



Trees have roots, cement cracks, roots get into sewer lines, a tree this close to your house and driveway can cause damage.



Another reason you may not want to do this, your insurance company. Most companies want 18" of clearance between the house and any vegetation, especially trees.



You may want to try shrubs, or how about a hanging basket that will create shade?
Reply:I never plant trees close to the house. Too many losers around who take advantage of the cover they provide in commission of crimes. There are a number of alternatives you can look at in regard to privacy - venetian blinds, for one, or, in my bedrooms I have light curtains which allow me to see out, but outsiders can't see in!

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