I moved into the beautiful old house where the previous owner did NOTHING with her yard for 3 years. Literally. No mowing, no trimming, no pruning. The daffodils have grown wild since, and I love them, but the poor roses look terrible. They are the tea type so they have grown tall, but where they haven't been trimmed and pruned for a few years, they are very sparse. I thought about cutting them down and seeing what will happen, but I don't want to kill them. The same for the azaleas and rhododendrons. What can I do for them?
Help with half dead roses?
Roses are very tough. Give then a good hard prune to size them down and shape them - preferably in winter when dormant (however, I have done mine in summer too when necessary and give them a good water and they've never suffered).
As for the grass, I recently scraped off just the top of my lawn to get rid of as many dormant weeds as possible, bought some lawn seed, loosened the top soil, sowed the seed (thicker than recommended as the birds kept eating it lol) and follwed the rest of hte seed pack instructions. After about 6 weks it looked really nice.
Reply:Have you ever thought of laying banana skins round your roses and just adding a little soil over the top of them. As when they rot down they produce potassium which really gives a good boost of fertilizer at not much cost to yourself. Report It
Reply:To save time later spraying roses for green fly and black fly grow garlic round them as the roses draw up some of the flavor of the Garlic and really makes them think twice to settling in your roses over the summer or you can use Lavenders but remember to leave enough room for the rose and Lavender. Report It
Reply:Cut them back, don't cut them down. It sounds like you have got great soil. Plant a vegy garden and a herb lawn. Have a great time gardening.
Reply:its early April so you can cut roses back hard to 18 inches then water in some rose fertilizer (it sounds drastic but the reward will be worth it), leave the daffodils to die off naturally and if you want to move them leave that until October, it wont be long before the azaleas and rhododendrons will be in flower leave them alone for now, when they have died off remove all dead flowers and sickly thin bits of stem leaving only healthy strong stems feed both with Azalea feed, do the same every year. hope I've been of help
Reply:Your best bet is to go to a nursery and find out what to do. everything you mentioned has different fertilizer needs and pruning.
you might be the lady that did nothing in her yard for 3 years if you ask people on yahoo a big serious question. you need to spend some money honey.
EDIT...if she did "nothing" in her garden for 3 years, she probably did "nothing" inside that old house for much longer. I hope you had a home inspection.
EDIT#2: If you had a flea problem, you might also want to check for termites. since it was an older property. best wishes, really.
Reply:you cant go wrong if you follow the advice of the second answer. good luck.
Reply:1. Tea rose care:
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...
http://gardening.about.com/od/rose1/a/Hy...
2. Azaleas care:
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1...
3. Rhododendron care:
http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Flow...
Grass:
It would be best to let a professional lawn service or landscaper put in a lawn for you the first time. Be sure to ask them how to take care of it.
It would also be best to put in an automatic lawn sprinkler system because water is what makes a lawn pretty. It is a must to have a good weekly watering and mowing schedule.
But if you want to do it yourself, go here:
How to grow a lawn, click this link
http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a-Lawn-Easil...
Monday, November 16, 2009
I need a design plan for planting flowers under south facing bay window in zone five.?
Husband wishes to experiment with different flowers (from seed.) I say great - what about a plan? Focal point? Other features? We're stuck! I need pix and great ideas -pronto!!!
if this helps; Sidng is white, colonial style 2 story, some red brick front and chimney. This is mature landscaping area. Area underneath square bay window is bare although a little ground conver is beginning to take. Red metal roof above window. We've tried rhododendrons, roses and hydrangeas. All failed. So what to do? Please help with your ideas, pictures, web sites etc. Thanx!
I need a design plan for planting flowers under south facing bay window in zone five.?
I agree that your soil may be the problem. You could add compost to the soil which would definitely help - available at garden centers. I would suggest a mix of perennials %26amp; annuals - the annuals will give you instant color, and the perennials will grow year after year. Varying heights will give interest, and you can determine is you want to focus on one color or a variety of colors.
The south facing bay window leads me to think that it is 100% sun, %26amp; needs alot of water - think about that when selecting plants. Under a bay eindow emphasizes the need for water. Rhododendren's roots are near the surface %26amp; need alot of water, and hydrangea %26amp; rhodo both need acid soil, both do better with non-direct sunlight.
Take a trip to the garden center %26amp; get a bag of compost, %26amp; look at the "full sun" plants, and ask about those that do well in drought conditions - that will give you some ideas.
Reply:If the plants you've mentioned failed I suggest you check your soil first before investing anything. All three of those choices should have done well especially the roses. I think you may have some kind of problem with the soil that isn't letting anything grow so seeds are a waste until you find out. You might need to replace all that ground if its coming from the ground or just put down mulch if its a problem from another source.
It's up to you what plants to plant but try the tallest to smallest. Tallest in the back against the house and work your way to the front. You might want to use a mobile green house so birds and other animals wont dig them up until they are mature. From the description of your house any color or lay out would work.
if this helps; Sidng is white, colonial style 2 story, some red brick front and chimney. This is mature landscaping area. Area underneath square bay window is bare although a little ground conver is beginning to take. Red metal roof above window. We've tried rhododendrons, roses and hydrangeas. All failed. So what to do? Please help with your ideas, pictures, web sites etc. Thanx!
I need a design plan for planting flowers under south facing bay window in zone five.?
I agree that your soil may be the problem. You could add compost to the soil which would definitely help - available at garden centers. I would suggest a mix of perennials %26amp; annuals - the annuals will give you instant color, and the perennials will grow year after year. Varying heights will give interest, and you can determine is you want to focus on one color or a variety of colors.
The south facing bay window leads me to think that it is 100% sun, %26amp; needs alot of water - think about that when selecting plants. Under a bay eindow emphasizes the need for water. Rhododendren's roots are near the surface %26amp; need alot of water, and hydrangea %26amp; rhodo both need acid soil, both do better with non-direct sunlight.
Take a trip to the garden center %26amp; get a bag of compost, %26amp; look at the "full sun" plants, and ask about those that do well in drought conditions - that will give you some ideas.
Reply:If the plants you've mentioned failed I suggest you check your soil first before investing anything. All three of those choices should have done well especially the roses. I think you may have some kind of problem with the soil that isn't letting anything grow so seeds are a waste until you find out. You might need to replace all that ground if its coming from the ground or just put down mulch if its a problem from another source.
It's up to you what plants to plant but try the tallest to smallest. Tallest in the back against the house and work your way to the front. You might want to use a mobile green house so birds and other animals wont dig them up until they are mature. From the description of your house any color or lay out would work.
My neighbor wants to kill me. What should I do?
The problem with the body in my back (see previous post) yard will not go away. I decided the best sollution was to remove it. I delegated Anthony to take care of it. He delegated Jesus (new gardener) to take care of it. Jesus, it would appear is a rather lazy fellow, took it upon himself to simply heave it over the wisteria hedge into the neighbors yard. Unfortunatly it landed atop his prize rhododenrons. I dispatched Anthony to reason with the neighbor. After being beaten soundly about the head and shoulders by a 9 iron (could have been a 6 but Anthony was a bit addled) Anthony returned to inform me that the neighbor was going to be coming over to exact his revenge upon me. I had Jesus bring the body back but the rhododendrons seem to be the issue. I offered to have Jesus replant them to no avail. Alerting the authorities is obviously not an option. I suppose I could act proactively, but then I would have another disposal problem. What to do? What to do?
My neighbor wants to kill me. What should I do?
Tell Jesus to cash in the favor that the people from Culiacan owe him from that time he was in Bogota (he knows what I am talking about). Be sure to plan a vacation or be seen in public the day that they will be over at your neighbors house. By the next day your neighbor will be wearing a neck tie directly from Colombia. Don't worry about the disposal... they need the bodies to transport some more merchandise. Problem solved.... Any other questions?
Reply:kill him first...lol
Reply:Geez, wish I could help you Dave B., but my back yard is full now. And my trunk!!!!
And I have a confession. %26lt;gulp%26gt; Francisco and Ricardo did not get deported, they have converted and are here with me. I pay them well, and they are ever so useful in getting rid of the bodies that are just piling up, yes sir-re-roni, just piling up. So if you want to see either alive again you will be my slave for life, no? Oh c'mon please, please, please, just try it-you'll like it. %26lt;a knowing glance and a wink as she sashays away%26gt;
Reply:elementary my dear chap, kill the neighbor first!
Reply:My that is a dilemma your in........I'd move.......quickly........avoid a disposal problem, not to mention another 99 years...... :)
Reply:do him
you have no option, unless you can frame the body on him
nah, just do him, more fertilizer for the flowers
Reply:do unto him before he does unto u,then act smart and blame the murder on someone else.
Reply:There are better places to publish your short fiction.
Reply:if he is realy going to kill you call the police or move with out him knowing!
Reply:get a gun and defend yourself
Reply:meds time....
Reply:Time for a road trip.
Reply:Your neighbor has the right idea.
You should beat him to the punch and eat a gun.
We'd all, and I do mean ALL, feel better then.
Reply:sounds like you are going to have 2 bodies to dispose of
Reply:Stand there and let them do it--slowly and painfully, but completely.
Reply:preemptive strike!!!
get that bastard!
Reply:You deserve to be shot, quit complaining.
Reply:Just put the pipe down and get some rest.
Reply:Now you know how he feels.
Reply:wow your in quite a quandry aren't you
My neighbor wants to kill me. What should I do?
Tell Jesus to cash in the favor that the people from Culiacan owe him from that time he was in Bogota (he knows what I am talking about). Be sure to plan a vacation or be seen in public the day that they will be over at your neighbors house. By the next day your neighbor will be wearing a neck tie directly from Colombia. Don't worry about the disposal... they need the bodies to transport some more merchandise. Problem solved.... Any other questions?
Reply:kill him first...lol
Reply:Geez, wish I could help you Dave B., but my back yard is full now. And my trunk!!!!
And I have a confession. %26lt;gulp%26gt; Francisco and Ricardo did not get deported, they have converted and are here with me. I pay them well, and they are ever so useful in getting rid of the bodies that are just piling up, yes sir-re-roni, just piling up. So if you want to see either alive again you will be my slave for life, no? Oh c'mon please, please, please, just try it-you'll like it. %26lt;a knowing glance and a wink as she sashays away%26gt;
Reply:elementary my dear chap, kill the neighbor first!
Reply:My that is a dilemma your in........I'd move.......quickly........avoid a disposal problem, not to mention another 99 years...... :)
Reply:do him
you have no option, unless you can frame the body on him
nah, just do him, more fertilizer for the flowers
Reply:do unto him before he does unto u,then act smart and blame the murder on someone else.
Reply:There are better places to publish your short fiction.
Reply:if he is realy going to kill you call the police or move with out him knowing!
Reply:get a gun and defend yourself
Reply:meds time....
Reply:Time for a road trip.
Reply:Your neighbor has the right idea.
You should beat him to the punch and eat a gun.
We'd all, and I do mean ALL, feel better then.
Reply:sounds like you are going to have 2 bodies to dispose of
Reply:Stand there and let them do it--slowly and painfully, but completely.
Reply:preemptive strike!!!
get that bastard!
Reply:You deserve to be shot, quit complaining.
Reply:Just put the pipe down and get some rest.
Reply:Now you know how he feels.
Reply:wow your in quite a quandry aren't you
Phytophthora root rot is caused by a fungus, what enviormental conditions can contribute to this problem?
in shrubs like rhododendrons
Phytophthora root rot is caused by a fungus, what enviormental conditions can contribute to this problem?
Wet soil with no drainage has little or no air in the pore spaces. Such conditions cause anaerobic conditions which prevents healthy root growth and causes the roots to rot. The fungus lives on what little air is left, preventing the roots from getting air.
children shoes
Phytophthora root rot is caused by a fungus, what enviormental conditions can contribute to this problem?
Wet soil with no drainage has little or no air in the pore spaces. Such conditions cause anaerobic conditions which prevents healthy root growth and causes the roots to rot. The fungus lives on what little air is left, preventing the roots from getting air.
children shoes
Is this a poem of love, or 'wait and see' love?
* * * * * ROSES (for Elysabeth Faslund) * * * * *
The perfume of roses, of jasmine
the smell of sweet incense
and another - indefinable -
of blessing.
When you smell these
know that Love is very near
Sweetly scented is the air
around the places you walk
ruins smell not of decay
but of living fragrances.
So flowers flourish in such places
obeying some far memory
that sweet scents should surround them.
We anoint ourselves -
attar of roses, queen of the night
- seeking to lock into that sancity
(hoping to attract others, like bees) .
Aromatic memories take us
back to those younger years
The smell of rhododendrons in the rain
of pine forests, locked on shores of silver sand
incence and the ringing of a bell.
The flowers are fragile
yet the memories remain
carried on the wind
'cross hill and plain
into the heart of one
who sings your name.
Is this a poem of love, or 'wait and see' love?
This poem is superb on so many levels. It touches on love to come, the hope of love, and the reminiscent love of love that lasts. I bow to your superior pen!
Reply:It makes me smile because that's how I feel now , so I'm saying this is truly a poem of love .
Reply:It is more a poem of lost love and its memories to me. You
make splendid usage of imagery, activate the sense of feeling, smelling, and even tasting and hearing. You seem nostalgic or wanting back once you once had or lost.
Nicely done!
Valrie in Ocala
Reply:I like this one for a miriad of reasons, the not least being the fact that I have an abnormal love for roses. My yard where I had lived before NAFTA put the company I worked for into Mexico, and put 2500 people out of work in a small Mississippi town had over 200 rose bushes in elevated beds, with a border of 14 rose trees, and a 30 foot long trellis covered walkway covered with climbing roses. The fence was covered with pink wild roses which only bloomed once a year. I had to sell and move, and the people who bought it bulldozed them all up and relandscaped the yard. That was 10 years ago, and it still pains me. Thank you for the beautiful sentiment on roses.
Reply:I don't think there's any "wait and see" about it...I consider it a poem of true love. It's beautiful, by the way.
Reply:I think it's past, present and future love. Whatever way you interpret it, it's beautiful.
Reply:It's poem TO LOVE I think. Not a love manifested in a particular form yet, but an announcement that LOVE is a viable force, that collectively we all can feel it at different points, and the memory of it, passed down from time, keeps it very much alive now and in what is to come.
Reply:It's a Lundburger poem of someone who loves flowers, nature, pleasant scents yet holding onto the memories of Scandinavia.
Fas takes us away...leading to rolling hills and mountains of Sweden and Norway carried by the songs of the wind back down to the sun drenched beaches...
Returning back to the ocean where we can sit on our decks and feast on shrimp, cracked crab and good wine...
Ha ha ha .....have I confused U yet...not really...I just enjoyed it.
You Go Girl....
Reply:Its a poem of sweet, gentle romantic love. Love as it should be..
Reply:Your words are truly beautiful. I felt it was about personal and universal love at the same time- past, present and future loves- love faraway and surrounding,all at once. Such a beautiful poem. Thank you.
Reply:Hi Elyslund,
What I get our of your poem is it's a past Love and you can't forget because of all the memories you still have.. An AWESOME poem My Friend..
A Friend,
poppy1
Reply:my interpretation of the poem is of spring and that love is in the air.
Reply:What...Huh...Poems...I can't look at another...
Reply:wow....this is amazing! it creates such powerful imagery! i can just smell the roses, the incense(sp? lol)....that was beautiful!
~Deadly Poetry
The perfume of roses, of jasmine
the smell of sweet incense
and another - indefinable -
of blessing.
When you smell these
know that Love is very near
Sweetly scented is the air
around the places you walk
ruins smell not of decay
but of living fragrances.
So flowers flourish in such places
obeying some far memory
that sweet scents should surround them.
We anoint ourselves -
attar of roses, queen of the night
- seeking to lock into that sancity
(hoping to attract others, like bees) .
Aromatic memories take us
back to those younger years
The smell of rhododendrons in the rain
of pine forests, locked on shores of silver sand
incence and the ringing of a bell.
The flowers are fragile
yet the memories remain
carried on the wind
'cross hill and plain
into the heart of one
who sings your name.
Is this a poem of love, or 'wait and see' love?
This poem is superb on so many levels. It touches on love to come, the hope of love, and the reminiscent love of love that lasts. I bow to your superior pen!
Reply:It makes me smile because that's how I feel now , so I'm saying this is truly a poem of love .
Reply:It is more a poem of lost love and its memories to me. You
make splendid usage of imagery, activate the sense of feeling, smelling, and even tasting and hearing. You seem nostalgic or wanting back once you once had or lost.
Nicely done!
Valrie in Ocala
Reply:I like this one for a miriad of reasons, the not least being the fact that I have an abnormal love for roses. My yard where I had lived before NAFTA put the company I worked for into Mexico, and put 2500 people out of work in a small Mississippi town had over 200 rose bushes in elevated beds, with a border of 14 rose trees, and a 30 foot long trellis covered walkway covered with climbing roses. The fence was covered with pink wild roses which only bloomed once a year. I had to sell and move, and the people who bought it bulldozed them all up and relandscaped the yard. That was 10 years ago, and it still pains me. Thank you for the beautiful sentiment on roses.
Reply:I don't think there's any "wait and see" about it...I consider it a poem of true love. It's beautiful, by the way.
Reply:I think it's past, present and future love. Whatever way you interpret it, it's beautiful.
Reply:It's poem TO LOVE I think. Not a love manifested in a particular form yet, but an announcement that LOVE is a viable force, that collectively we all can feel it at different points, and the memory of it, passed down from time, keeps it very much alive now and in what is to come.
Reply:It's a Lundburger poem of someone who loves flowers, nature, pleasant scents yet holding onto the memories of Scandinavia.
Fas takes us away...leading to rolling hills and mountains of Sweden and Norway carried by the songs of the wind back down to the sun drenched beaches...
Returning back to the ocean where we can sit on our decks and feast on shrimp, cracked crab and good wine...
Ha ha ha .....have I confused U yet...not really...I just enjoyed it.
You Go Girl....
Reply:Its a poem of sweet, gentle romantic love. Love as it should be..
Reply:Your words are truly beautiful. I felt it was about personal and universal love at the same time- past, present and future loves- love faraway and surrounding,all at once. Such a beautiful poem. Thank you.
Reply:Hi Elyslund,
What I get our of your poem is it's a past Love and you can't forget because of all the memories you still have.. An AWESOME poem My Friend..
A Friend,
poppy1
Reply:my interpretation of the poem is of spring and that love is in the air.
Reply:What...Huh...Poems...I can't look at another...
Reply:wow....this is amazing! it creates such powerful imagery! i can just smell the roses, the incense(sp? lol)....that was beautiful!
~Deadly Poetry
What ate my oriental poppy plant?
I live in the northeastern US and have a garden filled with many types of flowers, both perennials and annuals. The only plant that has gotten chomped completely down to the ground is my oriental poppy. It had a beautiful orange flower on it at the time. Has anyone had this happen, and do you know which wildlife would seek out this plant specifically? I thought of deer, but my rhododendrons, which deer are fond of, have been in tact. Rabbits usually are more delicate when eating plants. This poppy is really chomped. *sigh*
What ate my oriental poppy plant?
It could have been either....sometimes there is no rhyme or reason as to why they eat some and not others. My neighbor and I had some of the exact same plants last year.....hers got chewed on and mine didn't.
Go get a bottle of Liquid Fence and spray your remaining plants. Just don't be a moron like me. The first time I used it, it was windy out and I sprayed the stuff into the wind and it covered me! You won't quite get the impact of this story until you smell the stuff. Holy Moly! Bleeeeeccchhhh!
Hope you're able to get rid of the critters. Liquid Fence works on Deer and Rabbits to keep them away without harming them.
Reply:I have a problem with slugs, but they will not chomp to the ground. poppies do die back to the ground after seeding-are you sure it was eaten or only died back? either way it will come back next year!
Reply:It's either the deer or a groundhog!
Most likely the deer!
Electric fence will be your cure!
What ate my oriental poppy plant?
It could have been either....sometimes there is no rhyme or reason as to why they eat some and not others. My neighbor and I had some of the exact same plants last year.....hers got chewed on and mine didn't.
Go get a bottle of Liquid Fence and spray your remaining plants. Just don't be a moron like me. The first time I used it, it was windy out and I sprayed the stuff into the wind and it covered me! You won't quite get the impact of this story until you smell the stuff. Holy Moly! Bleeeeeccchhhh!
Hope you're able to get rid of the critters. Liquid Fence works on Deer and Rabbits to keep them away without harming them.
Reply:I have a problem with slugs, but they will not chomp to the ground. poppies do die back to the ground after seeding-are you sure it was eaten or only died back? either way it will come back next year!
Reply:It's either the deer or a groundhog!
Most likely the deer!
Electric fence will be your cure!
Who makes the best lovers?
Aries March 21 - April 20
ARIES MAN - alpha male (Star Arians: Daniel Day Lewis, Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell)
BENEATH the Ram's clean-cut appearance lies a hormonally-raging animal ready to take the sexual lead. He is known for being rough in bed, treating women like either princesses or playthings.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position, as he likes to take the dominant role.
How to turn him on: Call him 'Master', and ooh and ahh at the sight of his equipment.
ARIES WOMAN - original Eve (Stars: Victoria Beckham, Keira Knightley, Mariah Carey)
NOTORIOUSLY cool customer, she sees herself as the 'Catch of the Century'.
Aries woman has strong physical needs for sex every day and craves instant gratification.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top and a little rough.
How to turn her on: Introduce a shock factor such as outdoor sex or nookie on the train - Aries woman would just love to be caught!
Taurus April 21 - May 21
TAURUS MAN - the idol (Stars Taureans: George Clooney, Bono, David Beckham)
HE wants to be wanted and is attracted to dominant females who'll treat him like a trophy. Strong and silent, he is the epitome of manhood, but always expects the woman to make the first move.
Sexy secret: Loves epic foreplay.
How to turn him on: Fit a mirror on the bedroom ceiling - watching you drives him wild.
TAURUS WOMAN - living doll (Sign stars: Renee Zellweger, Zara Phillips, Penelope Cruz)
FEMININE and beautiful, she longs for a man to play Ken to her ever-adoring Barbie. She is wild in the bedroom in order to satisfy her man, unashamedly lusty and instinctive.
Sexy secret: Nibbles, licks and kisses every inch of her lover.
How to turn her on: Work on your pecs, because she loves to be dominated by a beefcake.
Gemini May 22 - June 22
GEMINI MAN - smooth operator (Star Geminis: Johnny Depp, Prince William, Jonny Wilkinson)
MERCURIAL by nature, he works hard to make himself an exciting prospect. But sex must always be fun, so Mr Gemini thrives on experimentation - for some, even if it's sleazy - and detests routine.
Sexy secret: Good with his hands ... a real craftsman
How to turn him on: Dress up as a high-class callgirl and tell him your fantasies. You'll send him wild.
GEMINI WOMAN - Lolita (Stars: Angelina Jolie, Courteney Cox, Kylie Minogue)
ACUTELY aware of her feminine wiles, she takes no sexual prisoners. Often feigns naivety, but can't resist putting on a show in the bedroom. Some can easily lose themselves in sex and become dismissive of the man who is only there to provide the ride.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top where she can control pace and positioning.
How to turn her on: Offer to roleplay as her teacher.
Cancer June 23 - July 23
CANCER MAN - Prince Charming (Star Cancerians: Tobey Maguire, Johnny Vaughan, Tom Cruise)
FOR this romantic hero, sex is an act of worshipping the woman. Notoriously courteous in bed, some are almost cloying, and are aroused by a woman's dominance. A softie, he loves a cuddle and has a breast-fixation.
Sexy secret: A penchant for being tied up with his lover on top.
Turning him on: Brandish a whip and make him lick your shoes.
CANCER WOMAN - Cinderella (Stars: Courtney Love, Pamela Anderson, Liv Tyler)
A MAN'S woman who makes her lover feel like the big, strong protector because she sees him as her saviour. Has a voracious sexual appetite and is a willing recipient of almost anything that is being dished out!
Sexy secret: Cancer Girl is up for most things and loves experimentation.
How to turn her on: Ask her to roleplay as your secretary or nurse to your doctor.
Leo July 24 - August 23
LEO MAN - the golden boy (Star Leos: Matt Le Blanc, Antonio Banderas, Thierry Henry)
PASSIONATE and caring, he can only perform if his heart is really in it. He prefers raw, natural, unadorned sex with no frills and, with his belief in his own superiority, the traditional male dominance role.
Sexy secret: Enjoys a head-to-toe massage
How to turn him on: Lead him into the garden for sex under the stars or among the rhododendrons.
LEO WOMAN - the knockout (Stars: Madonna, Melanie Sykes, Halle Berry)
A FIERCELY energetic woman who, like the lioness, is a wildcat in the bedroom. She always battles with her lovers for dominance and plays cat and mouse with potential partners. Won't get out of bed until she's had two orgasms.
Sexy secret: Loves to put on a show.
How to turn her on: Boast about your incredible stamina and she'll try to match it.
Virgo August 24 - September 23
VIRGO MAN - the mentor (Star Virgoans: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Sean Connery)
A GENTLE giant, he is the ultimate caretaker in the bedroom with a startling empathy for women's needs. He has a Svengali-streak and sees women as either madonnas or whores. Likes routine and little fuss in the bedroom.
Sexy secret: Likes the woman to lead the way.
How to turn him on: Pretend he's the doctor and you're one of his patients.
VIRGO WOMAN - Mother Earth (Stars: Cameron Diaz, Rachel Hunter, Beyonce Knowles)
PLEASING a lover tops Virgo's erotic agenda and she treats men like lord and master. Simultaneously sacred territory and sexy bombshell, she is driven to nurture men. Sees sex in terms of mating and seeks partners with staying power.
Sexy secret: Enjoys submission so won't say no to the missionary position.
Turning her on: She has a hygiene fixation so suggest a shower together.
Libra September 24 - October 23
LIBRA MAN - the perfectionist (Star Librans: Sting, Simon Cowell, Viggo Mortensen)
HAS a high-minded, ethereal approach to sex. Witty and charming, he talks women into bed. Sex must be beautiful and he indulges in lavish foreplay, determined to gratify a woman early on. An expert lover.
Sexy secret: He hates rules, so likes to experiment with different, athletic positions.
Turning him on: Dress up as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffanys.
LIBRA WOMAN - the activist (Stars: Susan Sarandon, Catherine Zeta Jones. Kate Winslet)
UNCONVENTIONAL in relationships, some can favour casual sex and are wary of commitment. Fights against male adulation and traditional gender roles in bed, preferring the equality of giving and receiving pleasure.
Sexy secret: Loves positions that keep both partners happy.
How to turn her on: Arm-wrestle her into bed.
Scorpio October 24 - November 22
SCORPIO MAN - the stranger (Star Scorpios: Joaquin Phoenix, Wayne Rooney, Leonardo DiCaprio)
A SEVERE individual, he is insular but lavishes attention on his lover. Most Scorpios enjoy experimenting and some are even turned on by kinky sex.
Sexy secret: Likes to take total control and may get a kick from blind-folding his lover.
How to turn him on: Turn up wearing a mac - with nothing underneath, but a suspender belt.
SCORPIO WOMAN - femme fatale (Stars: Meg Ryan, Bjork, Julia Roberts)
INVENTED the term "hard to get" but skilfully works her way into her lover's psyche without lifting a finger. Highly-sexed and demanding, she sees herself as the ultimate prize. Woe betide he who doesn't meet expectations.
Sexy secret: Likes it fast and furious, anywhere but bed.
Turning her on: Buy her a sex toy she hasn't tried before.
Sagittarius November 23 - December 21
SAGITTARIUS MAN - the maverick (Star Sagittarians: Brad Pitt, Benjamin Bratt, Samuel L Jackson)
WILDLY romantic, he has an untamed energy and sees his lovers as playmates and has incredible luck with the ladies. Any sex is good - he wants to experience it with woman of every kind.
Sexy secret: Loves role reversal with the woman on top and in charge.
Turning him on: Swap underwear.
SAGITTARIUS WOMAN - the leader (Stars: Lucy Liu, Kim Basinger, Britney Spears)
A HIGH achiever, some are obsessed with the idea of choosing only successful, charismatic partners. In bed, her modus operandi is to 'empower' the man, turning him into putty in her hands.Generous and enthusiastic.
Sexy secret: Rope swings are her fantasy.
Turning her on: Get her to act out a scene from 9 1/2 Weeks.
Capricorn December 22 - January 20
CAPRICORN MAN - A real gent (Star Capricorns: Jude Law, Olivier Martinez, Orlando Bloom)
AN anachronism, he is deeply old-fashioned and is attracted to traditional, lady-wife types. Tries hard to repress his libido, but some will have fetishes, kinks and hang-ups.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position - with his lover wearing a lace nightie.
How to turn him on: Offer to be spanked.
CAPRICORN WOMAN - a thinker (Stars: Dido, Annie Lennox, Helena Christensen)
NATURALLY cautious, she never rushes into relationships and seeks a spiritual connection first. Has a wild fantasy life and invents dream lovers. A fairly conservative sexual character, she won't be coerced into anything.
Sexy secret: Likes routine - with him on top.
How to turn her on: Borrow a sailor's uniform and act out her fantasies.
Aquarius January 21 - February 19
AQUARIUS MAN - an eccentric (Star Aquarians: Justin Timberlake, John Lydon, Robbie Williams)
He seems sorted and self-sufficient but some Aquarian men have a notoriously skewed, even kinky side in bed. Thinks no woman is out of his league and many are emotionally detached from sex. Some are even turned on by humiliating their mate.
Sexy secret: Has a penchant for cyber and phone sex.
How to turn him on: Be his sex slave.
AQUARIUS WOMAN - eternal optimist (Stars: Geena Davis, Denise Richards, Jennifer Aniston)
SHE loathes over-dependent lovers but, as the zodiac's cheerleader, is her partner's biggest fan. A low-maintenance mate, hates formality and routine. Spontaneity is her big arousal and sex is pure physical pleasure.
Sexy secret: A quickie at the bus stop will excite her.
Turning her on: Take her to an orgy - where she'll only want to watch.
Pisces February 20 - March 20
PISCES MAN - the drifter (Star Pisceans: Shane Richie, Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis)
BEHOLDEN to nobody, this dreamer is his own boss and is drawn to raw, grounded women who are his polar opposite. Super-relaxed about sex, nothing embarrasses him and some Piscean men have a prolific number of partners, many of them one-night stands.
Sexy secret: Dreams of joining the mile-high club on a plane.
How to turn him on: Rent a hard-core porn film with him.
PISCES WOMAN - Prima Donna (Stars: Sharon Stone, Patsy Kensit, Rachel Weisz)
A WALKING, talking paradox - all virtue and all vice wrapped in one, deceiving package. Insists on being treated like a princess in bed. Often finds sex dirty and can behave like a martyr. But secretly adores being adventurous.
Sexy secret: Loves spooning and being taken by surprise.
How to turn her on: Read to her aloud from an erotic novel.
Who makes the best lovers?
Are you kidding me? Taurus of course! Taurus is the most sensual and romantic sign of the zodiac!
Reply:I am a Scorpio woman. We are the best- Sensual- but I like to turn on all the senses- round one is slower- round two can be faster and furious. I have LOTS of PASSION- very much a giver, and yes we go all over- not just the bedroom! Report It
Reply:Right, about Virgo. I've been with one or two and they weren't at all like that - in fact, they liked to not only lead the way but had a kinky side to them.
And I don't like sex toys at all, being a Scorpio woman, and I like it anywhere, *even*, better yet; *preferrably* in bed! (friction wounds are a fecking pain, so no more floor and rugs for me... and showers aren't that comfortable, you know...)
So far from judging bed manners by Sun sign.
If you want to find best lovers, look for Mars signs... if you look at mars and then read this list, it's actually right! :o ... well, not completely, but still.
And then, the best sign sexually, would have to be mars in Scorpio. Kinky, rough, likes to have complete control... :p then again, that would be the best one for me, cos I like to have all that.
Reply:Capricorn men can be real freaks in bed...Aries men can be a little selfish and self centered when it comes to gratification. As a Cancerian woman, I must admit that this profile is pretty accurate!!
Reply:I pick Aries (because that's me) and Scorpio.
Reply:I think you are right about Leo and Aries.I am a Leo male and the best love relationship i had with a female in my life was Aries.
Reply:huge question.....
well, you got me down to a T....
I'm a Libra
Reply:aries man .. taurus woman ... eternal bliss!
Reply:So what's your question anyway?
Reply:Aries, by far.
Reply:pisces,but when you say lovers. do you mean true lovers or do you mean want o have sex lovers.? ?
Reply:Aquarians by faaaaaaaaaaaaaar
Reply:LEO WOMAN - the knockout (Stars: Madonna, Melanie Sykes, Halle Berry)
A FIERCELY energetic woman who, like the lioness, is a wildcat in the bedroom. She always battles with her lovers for dominance and plays cat and mouse with potential partners. Won't get out of bed until she's had two orgasms.
Sexy secret: Loves to put on a show.
How to turn her on: Boast about your incredible stamina and she'll try to match it.
:) That's me folks!
Reply:I cannot answer this question based strictly on zodiacc characteristics. I think the zodia does contribute to a person's style in "bed" but I think personality is a factor as well.
Reply:capricorn, cuz im one
Reply:thank u 4 this - it's amazing and totally true! i'm a cancer and my sexy boyf's a virgo! bring on the games! ;)
Reply:A Scorpio (that's me) and a Cancer (that's Tobey Maguire).
Scorpios and Cancers make the super duper best lovers.
Reply:sorry ima be bias.....IMA SCORPIO....sorry
Reply:I prefer Virgos or Scorpio Lovers.
Perfect balance between sexy and intellegent.
*VIRGO WOMAN - Mother Earth (Stars:LisaRaye, Selma Hayek, Beyonce Knowles)
PLEASING a lover tops Virgo's erotic agenda and she treats men like lord and master. Simultaneously sacred territory and sexy bombshell, she is driven to nurture men. Sees sex in terms of mating and seeks partners with staying power.
Sexy secret: Enjoys submission so won't say no to the missionary position.
Turning her on: She has a hygiene fixation so suggest a shower together
*SCORPIO WOMAN - femme fatale (Stars: Demi Moore,Nia Long,Jodie Foster)
INVENTED the term "hard to get" but skilfully works her way into her lover's psyche without lifting a finger. Highly-sexed and demanding, she sees herself as the ultimate prize. Woe betide he who doesn't meet expectations.
Sexy secret: Likes it fast and furious, anywhere but bed.
Turning her on: Buy her a sex toy she hasn't tried before.
My door is open ;)
Reply:I had great sex with a leo, and with a taurus. Taurus was too selfish and greedy but he was naughty and hot when HE wanted to be. (perfect downstairs but too greedy with it) I had a aquarius (like me) that was ALL about my pleasure, yummy, but not much downstairs. In my opinion the leo, the best of both worlds, my pleasure and a nice package.
Reply:"A WALKING, talking paradox - all virtue and all vice wrapped in one, deceiving package. Insists on being treated like a princess in bed." - eh?! That's news to me! The author of this article is clearly bitter about being burned by a female who happened to have an end Feb/March birthday ;)
Reply:Someone who has their Mars in the 8th house or Pluto in the 5th house. Someone whose sun is in the 8th house with good aspects to Pluto. Sun in Scorpio (well aspected chart)
Reply:Pisces!!!
ARIES MAN - alpha male (Star Arians: Daniel Day Lewis, Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell)
BENEATH the Ram's clean-cut appearance lies a hormonally-raging animal ready to take the sexual lead. He is known for being rough in bed, treating women like either princesses or playthings.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position, as he likes to take the dominant role.
How to turn him on: Call him 'Master', and ooh and ahh at the sight of his equipment.
ARIES WOMAN - original Eve (Stars: Victoria Beckham, Keira Knightley, Mariah Carey)
NOTORIOUSLY cool customer, she sees herself as the 'Catch of the Century'.
Aries woman has strong physical needs for sex every day and craves instant gratification.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top and a little rough.
How to turn her on: Introduce a shock factor such as outdoor sex or nookie on the train - Aries woman would just love to be caught!
Taurus April 21 - May 21
TAURUS MAN - the idol (Stars Taureans: George Clooney, Bono, David Beckham)
HE wants to be wanted and is attracted to dominant females who'll treat him like a trophy. Strong and silent, he is the epitome of manhood, but always expects the woman to make the first move.
Sexy secret: Loves epic foreplay.
How to turn him on: Fit a mirror on the bedroom ceiling - watching you drives him wild.
TAURUS WOMAN - living doll (Sign stars: Renee Zellweger, Zara Phillips, Penelope Cruz)
FEMININE and beautiful, she longs for a man to play Ken to her ever-adoring Barbie. She is wild in the bedroom in order to satisfy her man, unashamedly lusty and instinctive.
Sexy secret: Nibbles, licks and kisses every inch of her lover.
How to turn her on: Work on your pecs, because she loves to be dominated by a beefcake.
Gemini May 22 - June 22
GEMINI MAN - smooth operator (Star Geminis: Johnny Depp, Prince William, Jonny Wilkinson)
MERCURIAL by nature, he works hard to make himself an exciting prospect. But sex must always be fun, so Mr Gemini thrives on experimentation - for some, even if it's sleazy - and detests routine.
Sexy secret: Good with his hands ... a real craftsman
How to turn him on: Dress up as a high-class callgirl and tell him your fantasies. You'll send him wild.
GEMINI WOMAN - Lolita (Stars: Angelina Jolie, Courteney Cox, Kylie Minogue)
ACUTELY aware of her feminine wiles, she takes no sexual prisoners. Often feigns naivety, but can't resist putting on a show in the bedroom. Some can easily lose themselves in sex and become dismissive of the man who is only there to provide the ride.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top where she can control pace and positioning.
How to turn her on: Offer to roleplay as her teacher.
Cancer June 23 - July 23
CANCER MAN - Prince Charming (Star Cancerians: Tobey Maguire, Johnny Vaughan, Tom Cruise)
FOR this romantic hero, sex is an act of worshipping the woman. Notoriously courteous in bed, some are almost cloying, and are aroused by a woman's dominance. A softie, he loves a cuddle and has a breast-fixation.
Sexy secret: A penchant for being tied up with his lover on top.
Turning him on: Brandish a whip and make him lick your shoes.
CANCER WOMAN - Cinderella (Stars: Courtney Love, Pamela Anderson, Liv Tyler)
A MAN'S woman who makes her lover feel like the big, strong protector because she sees him as her saviour. Has a voracious sexual appetite and is a willing recipient of almost anything that is being dished out!
Sexy secret: Cancer Girl is up for most things and loves experimentation.
How to turn her on: Ask her to roleplay as your secretary or nurse to your doctor.
Leo July 24 - August 23
LEO MAN - the golden boy (Star Leos: Matt Le Blanc, Antonio Banderas, Thierry Henry)
PASSIONATE and caring, he can only perform if his heart is really in it. He prefers raw, natural, unadorned sex with no frills and, with his belief in his own superiority, the traditional male dominance role.
Sexy secret: Enjoys a head-to-toe massage
How to turn him on: Lead him into the garden for sex under the stars or among the rhododendrons.
LEO WOMAN - the knockout (Stars: Madonna, Melanie Sykes, Halle Berry)
A FIERCELY energetic woman who, like the lioness, is a wildcat in the bedroom. She always battles with her lovers for dominance and plays cat and mouse with potential partners. Won't get out of bed until she's had two orgasms.
Sexy secret: Loves to put on a show.
How to turn her on: Boast about your incredible stamina and she'll try to match it.
Virgo August 24 - September 23
VIRGO MAN - the mentor (Star Virgoans: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Sean Connery)
A GENTLE giant, he is the ultimate caretaker in the bedroom with a startling empathy for women's needs. He has a Svengali-streak and sees women as either madonnas or whores. Likes routine and little fuss in the bedroom.
Sexy secret: Likes the woman to lead the way.
How to turn him on: Pretend he's the doctor and you're one of his patients.
VIRGO WOMAN - Mother Earth (Stars: Cameron Diaz, Rachel Hunter, Beyonce Knowles)
PLEASING a lover tops Virgo's erotic agenda and she treats men like lord and master. Simultaneously sacred territory and sexy bombshell, she is driven to nurture men. Sees sex in terms of mating and seeks partners with staying power.
Sexy secret: Enjoys submission so won't say no to the missionary position.
Turning her on: She has a hygiene fixation so suggest a shower together.
Libra September 24 - October 23
LIBRA MAN - the perfectionist (Star Librans: Sting, Simon Cowell, Viggo Mortensen)
HAS a high-minded, ethereal approach to sex. Witty and charming, he talks women into bed. Sex must be beautiful and he indulges in lavish foreplay, determined to gratify a woman early on. An expert lover.
Sexy secret: He hates rules, so likes to experiment with different, athletic positions.
Turning him on: Dress up as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffanys.
LIBRA WOMAN - the activist (Stars: Susan Sarandon, Catherine Zeta Jones. Kate Winslet)
UNCONVENTIONAL in relationships, some can favour casual sex and are wary of commitment. Fights against male adulation and traditional gender roles in bed, preferring the equality of giving and receiving pleasure.
Sexy secret: Loves positions that keep both partners happy.
How to turn her on: Arm-wrestle her into bed.
Scorpio October 24 - November 22
SCORPIO MAN - the stranger (Star Scorpios: Joaquin Phoenix, Wayne Rooney, Leonardo DiCaprio)
A SEVERE individual, he is insular but lavishes attention on his lover. Most Scorpios enjoy experimenting and some are even turned on by kinky sex.
Sexy secret: Likes to take total control and may get a kick from blind-folding his lover.
How to turn him on: Turn up wearing a mac - with nothing underneath, but a suspender belt.
SCORPIO WOMAN - femme fatale (Stars: Meg Ryan, Bjork, Julia Roberts)
INVENTED the term "hard to get" but skilfully works her way into her lover's psyche without lifting a finger. Highly-sexed and demanding, she sees herself as the ultimate prize. Woe betide he who doesn't meet expectations.
Sexy secret: Likes it fast and furious, anywhere but bed.
Turning her on: Buy her a sex toy she hasn't tried before.
Sagittarius November 23 - December 21
SAGITTARIUS MAN - the maverick (Star Sagittarians: Brad Pitt, Benjamin Bratt, Samuel L Jackson)
WILDLY romantic, he has an untamed energy and sees his lovers as playmates and has incredible luck with the ladies. Any sex is good - he wants to experience it with woman of every kind.
Sexy secret: Loves role reversal with the woman on top and in charge.
Turning him on: Swap underwear.
SAGITTARIUS WOMAN - the leader (Stars: Lucy Liu, Kim Basinger, Britney Spears)
A HIGH achiever, some are obsessed with the idea of choosing only successful, charismatic partners. In bed, her modus operandi is to 'empower' the man, turning him into putty in her hands.Generous and enthusiastic.
Sexy secret: Rope swings are her fantasy.
Turning her on: Get her to act out a scene from 9 1/2 Weeks.
Capricorn December 22 - January 20
CAPRICORN MAN - A real gent (Star Capricorns: Jude Law, Olivier Martinez, Orlando Bloom)
AN anachronism, he is deeply old-fashioned and is attracted to traditional, lady-wife types. Tries hard to repress his libido, but some will have fetishes, kinks and hang-ups.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position - with his lover wearing a lace nightie.
How to turn him on: Offer to be spanked.
CAPRICORN WOMAN - a thinker (Stars: Dido, Annie Lennox, Helena Christensen)
NATURALLY cautious, she never rushes into relationships and seeks a spiritual connection first. Has a wild fantasy life and invents dream lovers. A fairly conservative sexual character, she won't be coerced into anything.
Sexy secret: Likes routine - with him on top.
How to turn her on: Borrow a sailor's uniform and act out her fantasies.
Aquarius January 21 - February 19
AQUARIUS MAN - an eccentric (Star Aquarians: Justin Timberlake, John Lydon, Robbie Williams)
He seems sorted and self-sufficient but some Aquarian men have a notoriously skewed, even kinky side in bed. Thinks no woman is out of his league and many are emotionally detached from sex. Some are even turned on by humiliating their mate.
Sexy secret: Has a penchant for cyber and phone sex.
How to turn him on: Be his sex slave.
AQUARIUS WOMAN - eternal optimist (Stars: Geena Davis, Denise Richards, Jennifer Aniston)
SHE loathes over-dependent lovers but, as the zodiac's cheerleader, is her partner's biggest fan. A low-maintenance mate, hates formality and routine. Spontaneity is her big arousal and sex is pure physical pleasure.
Sexy secret: A quickie at the bus stop will excite her.
Turning her on: Take her to an orgy - where she'll only want to watch.
Pisces February 20 - March 20
PISCES MAN - the drifter (Star Pisceans: Shane Richie, Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis)
BEHOLDEN to nobody, this dreamer is his own boss and is drawn to raw, grounded women who are his polar opposite. Super-relaxed about sex, nothing embarrasses him and some Piscean men have a prolific number of partners, many of them one-night stands.
Sexy secret: Dreams of joining the mile-high club on a plane.
How to turn him on: Rent a hard-core porn film with him.
PISCES WOMAN - Prima Donna (Stars: Sharon Stone, Patsy Kensit, Rachel Weisz)
A WALKING, talking paradox - all virtue and all vice wrapped in one, deceiving package. Insists on being treated like a princess in bed. Often finds sex dirty and can behave like a martyr. But secretly adores being adventurous.
Sexy secret: Loves spooning and being taken by surprise.
How to turn her on: Read to her aloud from an erotic novel.
Who makes the best lovers?
Are you kidding me? Taurus of course! Taurus is the most sensual and romantic sign of the zodiac!
Reply:I am a Scorpio woman. We are the best- Sensual- but I like to turn on all the senses- round one is slower- round two can be faster and furious. I have LOTS of PASSION- very much a giver, and yes we go all over- not just the bedroom! Report It
Reply:Right, about Virgo. I've been with one or two and they weren't at all like that - in fact, they liked to not only lead the way but had a kinky side to them.
And I don't like sex toys at all, being a Scorpio woman, and I like it anywhere, *even*, better yet; *preferrably* in bed! (friction wounds are a fecking pain, so no more floor and rugs for me... and showers aren't that comfortable, you know...)
So far from judging bed manners by Sun sign.
If you want to find best lovers, look for Mars signs... if you look at mars and then read this list, it's actually right! :o ... well, not completely, but still.
And then, the best sign sexually, would have to be mars in Scorpio. Kinky, rough, likes to have complete control... :p then again, that would be the best one for me, cos I like to have all that.
Reply:Capricorn men can be real freaks in bed...Aries men can be a little selfish and self centered when it comes to gratification. As a Cancerian woman, I must admit that this profile is pretty accurate!!
Reply:I pick Aries (because that's me) and Scorpio.
Reply:I think you are right about Leo and Aries.I am a Leo male and the best love relationship i had with a female in my life was Aries.
Reply:huge question.....
well, you got me down to a T....
I'm a Libra
Reply:aries man .. taurus woman ... eternal bliss!
Reply:So what's your question anyway?
Reply:Aries, by far.
Reply:pisces,but when you say lovers. do you mean true lovers or do you mean want o have sex lovers.? ?
Reply:Aquarians by faaaaaaaaaaaaaar
Reply:LEO WOMAN - the knockout (Stars: Madonna, Melanie Sykes, Halle Berry)
A FIERCELY energetic woman who, like the lioness, is a wildcat in the bedroom. She always battles with her lovers for dominance and plays cat and mouse with potential partners. Won't get out of bed until she's had two orgasms.
Sexy secret: Loves to put on a show.
How to turn her on: Boast about your incredible stamina and she'll try to match it.
:) That's me folks!
Reply:I cannot answer this question based strictly on zodiacc characteristics. I think the zodia does contribute to a person's style in "bed" but I think personality is a factor as well.
Reply:capricorn, cuz im one
Reply:thank u 4 this - it's amazing and totally true! i'm a cancer and my sexy boyf's a virgo! bring on the games! ;)
Reply:A Scorpio (that's me) and a Cancer (that's Tobey Maguire).
Scorpios and Cancers make the super duper best lovers.
Reply:sorry ima be bias.....IMA SCORPIO....sorry
Reply:I prefer Virgos or Scorpio Lovers.
Perfect balance between sexy and intellegent.
*VIRGO WOMAN - Mother Earth (Stars:LisaRaye, Selma Hayek, Beyonce Knowles)
PLEASING a lover tops Virgo's erotic agenda and she treats men like lord and master. Simultaneously sacred territory and sexy bombshell, she is driven to nurture men. Sees sex in terms of mating and seeks partners with staying power.
Sexy secret: Enjoys submission so won't say no to the missionary position.
Turning her on: She has a hygiene fixation so suggest a shower together
*SCORPIO WOMAN - femme fatale (Stars: Demi Moore,Nia Long,Jodie Foster)
INVENTED the term "hard to get" but skilfully works her way into her lover's psyche without lifting a finger. Highly-sexed and demanding, she sees herself as the ultimate prize. Woe betide he who doesn't meet expectations.
Sexy secret: Likes it fast and furious, anywhere but bed.
Turning her on: Buy her a sex toy she hasn't tried before.
My door is open ;)
Reply:I had great sex with a leo, and with a taurus. Taurus was too selfish and greedy but he was naughty and hot when HE wanted to be. (perfect downstairs but too greedy with it) I had a aquarius (like me) that was ALL about my pleasure, yummy, but not much downstairs. In my opinion the leo, the best of both worlds, my pleasure and a nice package.
Reply:"A WALKING, talking paradox - all virtue and all vice wrapped in one, deceiving package. Insists on being treated like a princess in bed." - eh?! That's news to me! The author of this article is clearly bitter about being burned by a female who happened to have an end Feb/March birthday ;)
Reply:Someone who has their Mars in the 8th house or Pluto in the 5th house. Someone whose sun is in the 8th house with good aspects to Pluto. Sun in Scorpio (well aspected chart)
Reply:Pisces!!!
Attractive (easy maintenance) year round plant/shrub for Southern Jersey?
I have a space that I need to fill under my windows. It is 15 feet long by 2 feet wide by 31/2 feet high. We had rhododendrons but grew tired of them, since we have planted many things that haven't worked. It is an area that gets a lot of sun.- I would like to have something that would attract butterflies and/or humming birds. Easy to maintain, beautiful all year, not just when they flower, and full.
Attractive (easy maintenance) year round plant/shrub for Southern Jersey?
I understand your wish for butterflies and humming birds however flowers that attract those also attract bees which could make a nest in your home. I would suggest you plant things like arbovita (green type bushes) and then put a planter attached to your window in which you have things like the old time petunias or geraniums. Then in the distance where you can look out and see a mass of flowers (from a side window from the kitchen or bedroom) make your flower garden (all kinds of flowers and flowering bushes) and add your humming bird hanging bowl or birdhouse with sugarwater in it.
from wikipedia: "Research should be conducted as to what species are prevalent in your area, and what plants they prefer to nectar on. Depending on your zone, some butterfly attracting plants include: purple cone flowers (echinacea purpurea), yellow cone flowers, sunflowers, marigolds, cosmos, salvias, some lillies, asters, coreopsis, daisies, verbenas, milkweed (especially for the Monarch butterfly, whose caterpillars feed solely on this plant), the butterfly bush (budleia), zinnias, and others."
also: http://www.flowerportfolio.com/butterfly...
Reply:Please check out this site for what type of flowers or plants to plant if you want to have a butterfly garden here in NJ. It's an excellent site and it will give you excellent information. http://www.wildnj.com/ksbplants.htm
Reply:Below is a website that will suggests plantings for butterfly gardens and then on the same page is a link for a songbird garden. Hopefully, you will find a plant in there that catches your fancy and will work well in a sunny location.
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Attractive (easy maintenance) year round plant/shrub for Southern Jersey?
I understand your wish for butterflies and humming birds however flowers that attract those also attract bees which could make a nest in your home. I would suggest you plant things like arbovita (green type bushes) and then put a planter attached to your window in which you have things like the old time petunias or geraniums. Then in the distance where you can look out and see a mass of flowers (from a side window from the kitchen or bedroom) make your flower garden (all kinds of flowers and flowering bushes) and add your humming bird hanging bowl or birdhouse with sugarwater in it.
from wikipedia: "Research should be conducted as to what species are prevalent in your area, and what plants they prefer to nectar on. Depending on your zone, some butterfly attracting plants include: purple cone flowers (echinacea purpurea), yellow cone flowers, sunflowers, marigolds, cosmos, salvias, some lillies, asters, coreopsis, daisies, verbenas, milkweed (especially for the Monarch butterfly, whose caterpillars feed solely on this plant), the butterfly bush (budleia), zinnias, and others."
also: http://www.flowerportfolio.com/butterfly...
Reply:Please check out this site for what type of flowers or plants to plant if you want to have a butterfly garden here in NJ. It's an excellent site and it will give you excellent information. http://www.wildnj.com/ksbplants.htm
Reply:Below is a website that will suggests plantings for butterfly gardens and then on the same page is a link for a songbird garden. Hopefully, you will find a plant in there that catches your fancy and will work well in a sunny location.
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Limestone on acidity?
I have three questions.
1. What is the formula for magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate?
What if the form of calcium in this compound? Is it calcium ion or calcium metal?
2. Can someone show me the chemical equation for limestone correcting the pH of acid soils?
3. Why is it that plants like azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons should not be given limestone?
Limestone on acidity?
1. Others have already given you the formulas. Any time calcium is in a compound, as opposed to being 'on its own' it will be the calcium ion with a charge of 2+.
2. Limestone is CaCO3. The carbonate ion, CO3^2-, is basic. It accepts hydrogen ions (acid, H+) to form CO2 and H2O. This neutralizes and even renders basic the soil. CaCO3 + H+ --%26gt; H2O + CO2 + Ca^2+
3. Those plants grow best in acidic soil. So don't give them limestone because it will make the soil basic.
Reply:CaCO3 is calcium carbonate.
Reply:i have 3 answers 1.CaCO3 = cal carb mag carb=MAMO2.PUT 18 PERCENT TYPE N HYDRATED LIME IN THE SOIL .ROTOTILL.CHECK FOR PERFECT BALANCE IN 2 WEEKS.ADJUST AS NEEDED 3.THESE PARTICULAR PLANTS ARE NOT IN NEED OF LIMESTONE AS THEY PRODUCE ENOUGH FERTILIZER ON THIER OWN.BEST WISHES FREDDY.......
Reply:magnesium carbonate is MgCO3 while calcium carbonate is CaCO3.
1. What is the formula for magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate?
What if the form of calcium in this compound? Is it calcium ion or calcium metal?
2. Can someone show me the chemical equation for limestone correcting the pH of acid soils?
3. Why is it that plants like azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons should not be given limestone?
Limestone on acidity?
1. Others have already given you the formulas. Any time calcium is in a compound, as opposed to being 'on its own' it will be the calcium ion with a charge of 2+.
2. Limestone is CaCO3. The carbonate ion, CO3^2-, is basic. It accepts hydrogen ions (acid, H+) to form CO2 and H2O. This neutralizes and even renders basic the soil. CaCO3 + H+ --%26gt; H2O + CO2 + Ca^2+
3. Those plants grow best in acidic soil. So don't give them limestone because it will make the soil basic.
Reply:CaCO3 is calcium carbonate.
Reply:i have 3 answers 1.CaCO3 = cal carb mag carb=MAMO2.PUT 18 PERCENT TYPE N HYDRATED LIME IN THE SOIL .ROTOTILL.CHECK FOR PERFECT BALANCE IN 2 WEEKS.ADJUST AS NEEDED 3.THESE PARTICULAR PLANTS ARE NOT IN NEED OF LIMESTONE AS THEY PRODUCE ENOUGH FERTILIZER ON THIER OWN.BEST WISHES FREDDY.......
Reply:magnesium carbonate is MgCO3 while calcium carbonate is CaCO3.
Do you ever ask yourself " What would Jesus do?"?
It seems that I am always asking my landscaper, Jesus, which plant would grow best in partial shade or when I should trim the rhododendrons. I always ask myself what Jesus would do when it comes to gardening.
Do you ever ask yourself " What would Jesus do?"?
Yes..... I say, "Hey Seuss, would you plant it in the dark.... would you plant it in the park. With the sun? Or as a mum? Would you plant it in the shade? Or would you plant it with a spade? In a row or with a hoe? With a rake for goodness sake?"
Oh the places he can hoe!!!
Reply:Yes, but only, I actually mean Jesus, my Savior, not my gardener.
♥ xoxo
Reply:every second of everyday, im a very spiritual person.
Reply:I dont think He would get stuck in the stupid situations I get myself into.
Reply:I talk to the real JESUS everyday..
Reply:If you think Jesus your landscaper is so great, you ought to meet Jesus the Master Gardener... talk about someone who knows His plants!
Seriously, he's the one who created rhododendrons, shade plants, etc....and could take your environment to a whole new level....
Reply:good one...lol
Reply:no...I ask why would Jesus care?
Reply:Yes, but sometimes it's hard to do the things he would do. God bless :)
Reply:Sometimes I do when I can't decided what to do in a situation but only because I am a spiritual person and I want to make him happy and proud of me. I want to do the right thing but sometimes it is hard to do the right thing and do the exact things that he would do. God Bless.
Reply:um...no not really
Reply:I ask myself that question all the time; however, I am referring to the REAL Jesus.
Reply:Jesus was a carpenter, not a landscaper! lol It's more like you are asking WWJP---What would Jesus plant? lol
Reply:not the real one or yours, but my dad is a landscsper and i ask him about what i should plant
Reply:yes sometimes i ask that 2
Reply:I ask myself what would Jesus do? (not teh gardener) So
yeah!
Reply:my gardener is Luis
he has carte blanche to do whatever he sees fit
Reply:no
Reply:I ask myself that a lot these days.
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Do you ever ask yourself " What would Jesus do?"?
Yes..... I say, "Hey Seuss, would you plant it in the dark.... would you plant it in the park. With the sun? Or as a mum? Would you plant it in the shade? Or would you plant it with a spade? In a row or with a hoe? With a rake for goodness sake?"
Oh the places he can hoe!!!
Reply:Yes, but only, I actually mean Jesus, my Savior, not my gardener.
♥ xoxo
Reply:every second of everyday, im a very spiritual person.
Reply:I dont think He would get stuck in the stupid situations I get myself into.
Reply:I talk to the real JESUS everyday..
Reply:If you think Jesus your landscaper is so great, you ought to meet Jesus the Master Gardener... talk about someone who knows His plants!
Seriously, he's the one who created rhododendrons, shade plants, etc....and could take your environment to a whole new level....
Reply:good one...lol
Reply:no...I ask why would Jesus care?
Reply:Yes, but sometimes it's hard to do the things he would do. God bless :)
Reply:Sometimes I do when I can't decided what to do in a situation but only because I am a spiritual person and I want to make him happy and proud of me. I want to do the right thing but sometimes it is hard to do the right thing and do the exact things that he would do. God Bless.
Reply:um...no not really
Reply:I ask myself that question all the time; however, I am referring to the REAL Jesus.
Reply:Jesus was a carpenter, not a landscaper! lol It's more like you are asking WWJP---What would Jesus plant? lol
Reply:not the real one or yours, but my dad is a landscsper and i ask him about what i should plant
Reply:yes sometimes i ask that 2
Reply:I ask myself what would Jesus do? (not teh gardener) So
yeah!
Reply:my gardener is Luis
he has carte blanche to do whatever he sees fit
Reply:no
Reply:I ask myself that a lot these days.
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Landscaping questions?
We're in the process of putting a chain link fence up in the backyard and we want some shrubs to cover part of it. We purchased 4 PJM Rhododendrons and 3 White light Azaleas. I'm not sure if these should be placed in groupings of the same shrub or alternating every other shrub. I'm not sure what is usually done to look the best. Also, I'm planning on putting a flower garden in. Should these shrubs be used as the back of the garden or should they be standing alone and the garden seperate. I'm obviously confused on what to do. Any suggestions would be great!!!!
Landscaping questions?
Landscaping is like art and the yard an empty canvas. As long as you place the plants properly, i.e. correct soil, sunlight etc. then do what you think looks good!
Personally I LOVE Rhododendrons and would group them, but not close together.
Reply:I would group the same plants together, its much more natural looking and pleasing to the eye and then if one plant dies or doesnt' grow the same size or shape as the others of that variety its not so obvious
Landscaping questions?
Landscaping is like art and the yard an empty canvas. As long as you place the plants properly, i.e. correct soil, sunlight etc. then do what you think looks good!
Personally I LOVE Rhododendrons and would group them, but not close together.
Reply:I would group the same plants together, its much more natural looking and pleasing to the eye and then if one plant dies or doesnt' grow the same size or shape as the others of that variety its not so obvious
I am a travel operator and i am looking for people who are intrested to visit Bhutan.?
About Bhutan
Bhutan is the last of the small, hidden kingdoms in the Himalayas to unlock the doors to its mysteries. The Land of the Thunder Dragon has maintained its integrity and independence throughout the centuries, repelling invasions from the strongholds of its fortified monasteries, or "dzongs".
Bhutan's 18,000 square miles are almost entirely mountainous, with snow peaks towering to nearly 25,000 feet along the northern border.
The higher regions of these mountains remain almost entirely free of the footprint of man, while the world of alpine meadows below belongs to the Yak herders who bring up their herds for grazing amid the rich grasslands and fields of wildflowers.
The flora and fauna of Bhutan represents the most unspoiled example in the world today of the fast-disappearing Himalayan ecology. Brilliantly colored birds and butterflies are everywhere, along with endless species of flowers, whole mountain slopes covered with tree-size rhododendrons, and some of the rarest species in the Himalayas.
Bhutan is a remote, mysterious, exhilarating place to visit. It is the most unspoiled, beautiful, powerfully traditional country in the Himalayas, and possibly on earth. Its allure has attracted visitors from far away places since the 17th century. Its pure and genuine cultural heritage is a priceless jewel. It has one foot in the past and one in the future.
Travel to Bhutan can be a gift of beauty, insight, or friendship to be treasured for a lifetime. Please come with an open mind. You are not coming to an ordinary place
I am a travel operator and i am looking for people who are intrested to visit Bhutan.?
Bhutan sounds wonderful! How would one look into travel to the area? What would the costs be? You only give info about Bhutan itself, but you don't give any indication of how to make arrangements for a trip there.
Reply:sounds like an awesome place.
Bhutan is the last of the small, hidden kingdoms in the Himalayas to unlock the doors to its mysteries. The Land of the Thunder Dragon has maintained its integrity and independence throughout the centuries, repelling invasions from the strongholds of its fortified monasteries, or "dzongs".
Bhutan's 18,000 square miles are almost entirely mountainous, with snow peaks towering to nearly 25,000 feet along the northern border.
The higher regions of these mountains remain almost entirely free of the footprint of man, while the world of alpine meadows below belongs to the Yak herders who bring up their herds for grazing amid the rich grasslands and fields of wildflowers.
The flora and fauna of Bhutan represents the most unspoiled example in the world today of the fast-disappearing Himalayan ecology. Brilliantly colored birds and butterflies are everywhere, along with endless species of flowers, whole mountain slopes covered with tree-size rhododendrons, and some of the rarest species in the Himalayas.
Bhutan is a remote, mysterious, exhilarating place to visit. It is the most unspoiled, beautiful, powerfully traditional country in the Himalayas, and possibly on earth. Its allure has attracted visitors from far away places since the 17th century. Its pure and genuine cultural heritage is a priceless jewel. It has one foot in the past and one in the future.
Travel to Bhutan can be a gift of beauty, insight, or friendship to be treasured for a lifetime. Please come with an open mind. You are not coming to an ordinary place
I am a travel operator and i am looking for people who are intrested to visit Bhutan.?
Bhutan sounds wonderful! How would one look into travel to the area? What would the costs be? You only give info about Bhutan itself, but you don't give any indication of how to make arrangements for a trip there.
Reply:sounds like an awesome place.
When is the best time to take a spring drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Trying to view the rhododendrons at or near their peak, either NC or VA.
Do you believe in sextrology? this is so spookishly accurate!?
Aries March 21 - April 20
ARIES MAN - alpha male (Star Arians: Daniel Day Lewis, Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell)
BENEATH the Ram's clean-cut appearance lies a hormonally-raging animal ready to take the sexual lead. He is known for being rough in bed, treating women like either princesses or playthings.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position, as he likes to take the dominant role.
How to turn him on: Call him 'Master', and ooh and ahh at the sight of his equipment.
ARIES WOMAN - original Eve (Stars: Victoria Beckham, Keira Knightley, Mariah Carey)
NOTORIOUSLY cool customer, she sees herself as the 'Catch of the Century'.
Aries woman has strong physical needs for sex every day and craves instant gratification.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top and a little rough.
How to turn her on: Introduce a shock factor such as outdoor sex or nookie on the train - Aries woman would just love to be caught!
Taurus April 21 - May 21
TAURUS MAN - the idol (Stars Taureans: George Clooney, Bono, David Beckham)
HE wants to be wanted and is attracted to dominant females who'll treat him like a trophy. Strong and silent, he is the epitome of manhood, but always expects the woman to make the first move.
Sexy secret: Loves epic foreplay.
How to turn him on: Fit a mirror on the bedroom ceiling - watching you drives him wild.
TAURUS WOMAN - living doll (Sign stars: Renee Zellweger, Zara Phillips, Penelope Cruz)
FEMININE and beautiful, she longs for a man to play Ken to her ever-adoring Barbie. She is wild in the bedroom in order to satisfy her man, unashamedly lusty and instinctive.
Sexy secret: Nibbles, licks and kisses every inch of her lover.
How to turn her on: Work on your pecs, because she loves to be dominated by a beefcake.
Gemini May 22 - June 22
GEMINI MAN - smooth operator (Star Geminis: Johnny Depp, Prince William, Jonny Wilkinson)
MERCURIAL by nature, he works hard to make himself an exciting prospect. But sex must always be fun, so Mr Gemini thrives on experimentation - for some, even if it's sleazy - and detests routine.
Sexy secret: Good with his hands ... a real craftsman
How to turn him on: Dress up as a high-class callgirl and tell him your fantasies. You'll send him wild.
GEMINI WOMAN - Lolita (Stars: Angelina Jolie, Courteney Cox, Kylie Minogue)
ACUTELY aware of her feminine wiles, she takes no sexual prisoners. Often feigns naivety, but can't resist putting on a show in the bedroom. Some can easily lose themselves in sex and become dismissive of the man who is only there to provide the ride.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top where she can control pace and positioning.
How to turn her on: Offer to roleplay as her teacher.
Cancer June 23 - July 23
CANCER MAN - Prince Charming (Star Cancerians: Tobey Maguire, Johnny Vaughan, Tom Cruise)
FOR this romantic hero, sex is an act of worshipping the woman. Notoriously courteous in bed, some are almost cloying, and are aroused by a woman's dominance. A softie, he loves a cuddle and has a breast-fixation.
Sexy secret: A penchant for being tied up with his lover on top.
Turning him on: Brandish a whip and make him lick your shoes.
CANCER WOMAN - Cinderella (Stars: Courtney Love, Pamela Anderson, Liv Tyler)
A MAN'S woman who makes her lover feel like the big, strong protector because she sees him as her saviour. Has a voracious sexual appetite and is a willing recipient of almost anything that is being dished out!
Sexy secret: Cancer Girl is up for most things and loves experimentation.
How to turn her on: Ask her to roleplay as your secretary or nurse to your doctor.
Leo July 24 - August 23
LEO MAN - the golden boy (Star Leos: Matt Le Blanc, Antonio Banderas, Thierry Henry)
PASSIONATE and caring, he can only perform if his heart is really in it. He prefers raw, natural, unadorned sex with no frills and, with his belief in his own superiority, the traditional male dominance role.
Sexy secret: Enjoys a head-to-toe massage
How to turn him on: Lead him into the garden for sex under the stars or among the rhododendrons.
LEO WOMAN - the knockout (Stars: Madonna, Melanie Sykes, Halle Berry)
A FIERCELY energetic woman who, like the lioness, is a wildcat in the bedroom. She always battles with her lovers for dominance and plays cat and mouse with potential partners. Won't get out of bed until she's had two orgasms.
Sexy secret: Loves to put on a show.
How to turn her on: Boast about your incredible stamina and she'll try to match it.
Virgo August 24 - September 23
VIRGO MAN - the mentor (Star Virgoans: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Sean Connery)
A GENTLE giant, he is the ultimate caretaker in the bedroom with a startling empathy for women's needs. He has a Svengali-streak and sees women as either madonnas or whores. Likes routine and little fuss in the bedroom.
Sexy secret: Likes the woman to lead the way.
How to turn him on: Pretend he's the doctor and you're one of his patients.
VIRGO WOMAN - Mother Earth (Stars: Cameron Diaz, Rachel Hunter, Beyonce Knowles)
PLEASING a lover tops Virgo's erotic agenda and she treats men like lord and master. Simultaneously sacred territory and sexy bombshell, she is driven to nurture men. Sees sex in terms of mating and seeks partners with staying power.
Sexy secret: Enjoys submission so won't say no to the missionary position.
Turning her on: She has a hygiene fixation so suggest a shower together.
Libra September 24 - October 23
LIBRA MAN - the perfectionist (Star Librans: Sting, Simon Cowell, Viggo Mortensen)
HAS a high-minded, ethereal approach to sex. Witty and charming, he talks women into bed. Sex must be beautiful and he indulges in lavish foreplay, determined to gratify a woman early on. An expert lover.
Sexy secret: He hates rules, so likes to experiment with different, athletic positions.
Turning him on: Dress up as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffanys.
LIBRA WOMAN - the activist (Stars: Susan Sarandon, Catherine Zeta Jones. Kate Winslet)
UNCONVENTIONAL in relationships, some can favour casual sex and are wary of commitment. Fights against male adulation and traditional gender roles in bed, preferring the equality of giving and receiving pleasure.
Sexy secret: Loves positions that keep both partners happy.
How to turn her on: Arm-wrestle her into bed.
Scorpio October 24 - November 22
SCORPIO MAN - the stranger (Star Scorpios: Joaquin Phoenix, Wayne Rooney, Leonardo DiCaprio)
A SEVERE individual, he is insular but lavishes attention on his lover. Most Scorpios enjoy experimenting and some are even turned on by kinky sex.
Sexy secret: Likes to take total control and may get a kick from blind-folding his lover.
How to turn him on: Turn up wearing a mac - with nothing underneath, but a suspender belt.
SCORPIO WOMAN - femme fatale (Stars: Meg Ryan, Bjork, Julia Roberts)
INVENTED the term "hard to get" but skilfully works her way into her lover's psyche without lifting a finger. Highly-sexed and demanding, she sees herself as the ultimate prize. Woe betide he who doesn't meet expectations.
Sexy secret: Likes it fast and furious, anywhere but bed.
Turning her on: Buy her a sex toy she hasn't tried before.
Sagittarius November 23 - December 21
SAGITTARIUS MAN - the maverick (Star Sagittarians: Brad Pitt, Benjamin Bratt, Samuel L Jackson)
WILDLY romantic, he has an untamed energy and sees his lovers as playmates and has incredible luck with the ladies. Any sex is good - he wants to experience it with woman of every kind.
Sexy secret: Loves role reversal with the woman on top and in charge.
Turning him on: Swap underwear.
SAGITTARIUS WOMAN - the leader (Stars: Lucy Liu, Kim Basinger, Britney Spears)
A HIGH achiever, some are obsessed with the idea of choosing only successful, charismatic partners. In bed, her modus operandi is to 'empower' the man, turning him into putty in her hands.Generous and enthusiastic.
Sexy secret: Rope swings are her fantasy.
Turning her on: Get her to act out a scene from 9 1/2 Weeks.
Capricorn December 22 - January 20
CAPRICORN MAN - A real gent (Star Capricorns: Jude Law, Olivier Martinez, Orlando Bloom)
AN anachronism, he is deeply old-fashioned and is attracted to traditional, lady-wife types. Tries hard to repress his libido, but some will have fetishes, kinks and hang-ups.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position - with his lover wearing a lace nightie.
How to turn him on: Offer to be spanked.
CAPRICORN WOMAN - a thinker (Stars: Dido, Annie Lennox, Helena Christensen)
NATURALLY cautious, she never rushes into relationships and seeks a spiritual connection first. Has a wild fantasy life and invents dream lovers. A fairly conservative sexual character, she won't be coerced into anything.
Sexy secret: Likes routine - with him on top.
How to turn her on: Borrow a sailor's uniform and act out her fantasies.
Aquarius January 21 - February 19
AQUARIUS MAN - an eccentric (Star Aquarians: Justin Timberlake, John Lydon, Robbie Williams)
He seems sorted and self-sufficient but some Aquarian men have a notoriously skewed, even kinky side in bed. Thinks no woman is out of his league and many are emotionally detached from sex. Some are even turned on by humiliating their mate.
Sexy secret: Has a penchant for cyber and phone sex.
How to turn him on: Be his sex slave.
AQUARIUS WOMAN - eternal optimist (Stars: Geena Davis, Denise Richards, Jennifer Aniston)
SHE loathes over-dependent lovers but, as the zodiac's cheerleader, is her partner's biggest fan. A low-maintenance mate, hates formality and routine. Spontaneity is her big arousal and sex is pure physical pleasure.
Sexy secret: A quickie at the bus stop will excite her.
Turning her on: Take her to an orgy - where she'll only want to watch.
Pisces February 20 - March 20
PISCES MAN - the drifter (Star Pisceans: Shane Richie, Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis)
BEHOLDEN to nobody, this dreamer is his own boss and is drawn to raw, grounded women who are his polar opposite. Super-relaxed about sex, nothing embarrasses him and some Piscean men have a prolific number of partners, many of them one-night stands.
Sexy secret: Dreams of joining the mile-high club on a plane.
How to turn him on: Rent a hard-core porn film with him.
PISCES WOMAN - Prima Donna (Stars: Sharon Stone, Patsy Kensit, Rachel Weisz)
A WALKING, talking paradox - all virtue and all vice wrapped in one, deceiving package. Insists on being treated like a princess in bed. Often finds sex dirty and can behave like a martyr. But secretly adores being adventurous.
Sexy secret: Loves spooning and being taken by surprise.
How to turn her on: Read to her aloud from an erotic novel.
Do you believe in sextrology? this is so spookishly accurate!?
I am an Aries woman. My husband is a Sagittarius man.
None of that malarkey is true.
Reply:I'm a virgo and my "sexy secret" is in fact the opposite of what's written here. I actually enjoy domination. But the hygiene fixation part is correct. :P Report It
Reply:oooh yeah, that's about right!
Me: Cancer female My other half: Gemini male
Reply:Like hitting a nail on the head.
Reply:I'm sorry, but I found this very laughable, as it is taking a one-size-fits-all approach to something that must be tailored to the person
Reply:This is as far from the mark as could ever be. I'm a Taurus male, and I'm in no way looking for a woman to make the first move. I have a Dominant streak a mile wide. Watching my mate doesn't do much for me, but touching certainly does, especially a well-placed spank on her backside.
Astrology is a myth from ancient times, and has no place in modern society.
Reply:I'm a Gemini, and yep, that's about right...except the part about being dismissive of my partner...I like pleasing him just as much.
Reply:those are very interesting, but i don't believe in them. dependiong on my mood,i fit into EACH one of the categories. I am a Sag. man, but see elements of myself in ALL of them...
Reply:All I KNOW THAT YOU CAN COPY/PASTE:GREAT
dO NOT BELIEVE IN THIS CRAP AT ALL
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Reply:Wow, that was scary....I'm a Leo...yeah, 2 orgasms is the minimum...LMAO...no, seriously.......
Reply:Spooky... where's my name????
Reply:Im a Leo. It all makes sense now.
Reply:Yes, I do believe in sextrology! Please don't hate me for saying this for the whole world to read, but I still believe that Tobey Maguire and I are meant to be together. I will love EVERYTHING of him; past, present, future, and beyond; and that includes his sensational daughter, Ruby Sweetheart Maguire.
Reply:yeah
Reply:Well, I rolled my eyes when I read your question. But after I read "Libra Woman", it's actually quite accurate. Yep, spooky.
Reply:no
Reply:it's soo acurate your smart you pick the right questions. and congrats in you first question
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ARIES MAN - alpha male (Star Arians: Daniel Day Lewis, Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell)
BENEATH the Ram's clean-cut appearance lies a hormonally-raging animal ready to take the sexual lead. He is known for being rough in bed, treating women like either princesses or playthings.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position, as he likes to take the dominant role.
How to turn him on: Call him 'Master', and ooh and ahh at the sight of his equipment.
ARIES WOMAN - original Eve (Stars: Victoria Beckham, Keira Knightley, Mariah Carey)
NOTORIOUSLY cool customer, she sees herself as the 'Catch of the Century'.
Aries woman has strong physical needs for sex every day and craves instant gratification.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top and a little rough.
How to turn her on: Introduce a shock factor such as outdoor sex or nookie on the train - Aries woman would just love to be caught!
Taurus April 21 - May 21
TAURUS MAN - the idol (Stars Taureans: George Clooney, Bono, David Beckham)
HE wants to be wanted and is attracted to dominant females who'll treat him like a trophy. Strong and silent, he is the epitome of manhood, but always expects the woman to make the first move.
Sexy secret: Loves epic foreplay.
How to turn him on: Fit a mirror on the bedroom ceiling - watching you drives him wild.
TAURUS WOMAN - living doll (Sign stars: Renee Zellweger, Zara Phillips, Penelope Cruz)
FEMININE and beautiful, she longs for a man to play Ken to her ever-adoring Barbie. She is wild in the bedroom in order to satisfy her man, unashamedly lusty and instinctive.
Sexy secret: Nibbles, licks and kisses every inch of her lover.
How to turn her on: Work on your pecs, because she loves to be dominated by a beefcake.
Gemini May 22 - June 22
GEMINI MAN - smooth operator (Star Geminis: Johnny Depp, Prince William, Jonny Wilkinson)
MERCURIAL by nature, he works hard to make himself an exciting prospect. But sex must always be fun, so Mr Gemini thrives on experimentation - for some, even if it's sleazy - and detests routine.
Sexy secret: Good with his hands ... a real craftsman
How to turn him on: Dress up as a high-class callgirl and tell him your fantasies. You'll send him wild.
GEMINI WOMAN - Lolita (Stars: Angelina Jolie, Courteney Cox, Kylie Minogue)
ACUTELY aware of her feminine wiles, she takes no sexual prisoners. Often feigns naivety, but can't resist putting on a show in the bedroom. Some can easily lose themselves in sex and become dismissive of the man who is only there to provide the ride.
Sexy secret: Likes it on top where she can control pace and positioning.
How to turn her on: Offer to roleplay as her teacher.
Cancer June 23 - July 23
CANCER MAN - Prince Charming (Star Cancerians: Tobey Maguire, Johnny Vaughan, Tom Cruise)
FOR this romantic hero, sex is an act of worshipping the woman. Notoriously courteous in bed, some are almost cloying, and are aroused by a woman's dominance. A softie, he loves a cuddle and has a breast-fixation.
Sexy secret: A penchant for being tied up with his lover on top.
Turning him on: Brandish a whip and make him lick your shoes.
CANCER WOMAN - Cinderella (Stars: Courtney Love, Pamela Anderson, Liv Tyler)
A MAN'S woman who makes her lover feel like the big, strong protector because she sees him as her saviour. Has a voracious sexual appetite and is a willing recipient of almost anything that is being dished out!
Sexy secret: Cancer Girl is up for most things and loves experimentation.
How to turn her on: Ask her to roleplay as your secretary or nurse to your doctor.
Leo July 24 - August 23
LEO MAN - the golden boy (Star Leos: Matt Le Blanc, Antonio Banderas, Thierry Henry)
PASSIONATE and caring, he can only perform if his heart is really in it. He prefers raw, natural, unadorned sex with no frills and, with his belief in his own superiority, the traditional male dominance role.
Sexy secret: Enjoys a head-to-toe massage
How to turn him on: Lead him into the garden for sex under the stars or among the rhododendrons.
LEO WOMAN - the knockout (Stars: Madonna, Melanie Sykes, Halle Berry)
A FIERCELY energetic woman who, like the lioness, is a wildcat in the bedroom. She always battles with her lovers for dominance and plays cat and mouse with potential partners. Won't get out of bed until she's had two orgasms.
Sexy secret: Loves to put on a show.
How to turn her on: Boast about your incredible stamina and she'll try to match it.
Virgo August 24 - September 23
VIRGO MAN - the mentor (Star Virgoans: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Sean Connery)
A GENTLE giant, he is the ultimate caretaker in the bedroom with a startling empathy for women's needs. He has a Svengali-streak and sees women as either madonnas or whores. Likes routine and little fuss in the bedroom.
Sexy secret: Likes the woman to lead the way.
How to turn him on: Pretend he's the doctor and you're one of his patients.
VIRGO WOMAN - Mother Earth (Stars: Cameron Diaz, Rachel Hunter, Beyonce Knowles)
PLEASING a lover tops Virgo's erotic agenda and she treats men like lord and master. Simultaneously sacred territory and sexy bombshell, she is driven to nurture men. Sees sex in terms of mating and seeks partners with staying power.
Sexy secret: Enjoys submission so won't say no to the missionary position.
Turning her on: She has a hygiene fixation so suggest a shower together.
Libra September 24 - October 23
LIBRA MAN - the perfectionist (Star Librans: Sting, Simon Cowell, Viggo Mortensen)
HAS a high-minded, ethereal approach to sex. Witty and charming, he talks women into bed. Sex must be beautiful and he indulges in lavish foreplay, determined to gratify a woman early on. An expert lover.
Sexy secret: He hates rules, so likes to experiment with different, athletic positions.
Turning him on: Dress up as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffanys.
LIBRA WOMAN - the activist (Stars: Susan Sarandon, Catherine Zeta Jones. Kate Winslet)
UNCONVENTIONAL in relationships, some can favour casual sex and are wary of commitment. Fights against male adulation and traditional gender roles in bed, preferring the equality of giving and receiving pleasure.
Sexy secret: Loves positions that keep both partners happy.
How to turn her on: Arm-wrestle her into bed.
Scorpio October 24 - November 22
SCORPIO MAN - the stranger (Star Scorpios: Joaquin Phoenix, Wayne Rooney, Leonardo DiCaprio)
A SEVERE individual, he is insular but lavishes attention on his lover. Most Scorpios enjoy experimenting and some are even turned on by kinky sex.
Sexy secret: Likes to take total control and may get a kick from blind-folding his lover.
How to turn him on: Turn up wearing a mac - with nothing underneath, but a suspender belt.
SCORPIO WOMAN - femme fatale (Stars: Meg Ryan, Bjork, Julia Roberts)
INVENTED the term "hard to get" but skilfully works her way into her lover's psyche without lifting a finger. Highly-sexed and demanding, she sees herself as the ultimate prize. Woe betide he who doesn't meet expectations.
Sexy secret: Likes it fast and furious, anywhere but bed.
Turning her on: Buy her a sex toy she hasn't tried before.
Sagittarius November 23 - December 21
SAGITTARIUS MAN - the maverick (Star Sagittarians: Brad Pitt, Benjamin Bratt, Samuel L Jackson)
WILDLY romantic, he has an untamed energy and sees his lovers as playmates and has incredible luck with the ladies. Any sex is good - he wants to experience it with woman of every kind.
Sexy secret: Loves role reversal with the woman on top and in charge.
Turning him on: Swap underwear.
SAGITTARIUS WOMAN - the leader (Stars: Lucy Liu, Kim Basinger, Britney Spears)
A HIGH achiever, some are obsessed with the idea of choosing only successful, charismatic partners. In bed, her modus operandi is to 'empower' the man, turning him into putty in her hands.Generous and enthusiastic.
Sexy secret: Rope swings are her fantasy.
Turning her on: Get her to act out a scene from 9 1/2 Weeks.
Capricorn December 22 - January 20
CAPRICORN MAN - A real gent (Star Capricorns: Jude Law, Olivier Martinez, Orlando Bloom)
AN anachronism, he is deeply old-fashioned and is attracted to traditional, lady-wife types. Tries hard to repress his libido, but some will have fetishes, kinks and hang-ups.
Sexy secret: Prefers the missionary position - with his lover wearing a lace nightie.
How to turn him on: Offer to be spanked.
CAPRICORN WOMAN - a thinker (Stars: Dido, Annie Lennox, Helena Christensen)
NATURALLY cautious, she never rushes into relationships and seeks a spiritual connection first. Has a wild fantasy life and invents dream lovers. A fairly conservative sexual character, she won't be coerced into anything.
Sexy secret: Likes routine - with him on top.
How to turn her on: Borrow a sailor's uniform and act out her fantasies.
Aquarius January 21 - February 19
AQUARIUS MAN - an eccentric (Star Aquarians: Justin Timberlake, John Lydon, Robbie Williams)
He seems sorted and self-sufficient but some Aquarian men have a notoriously skewed, even kinky side in bed. Thinks no woman is out of his league and many are emotionally detached from sex. Some are even turned on by humiliating their mate.
Sexy secret: Has a penchant for cyber and phone sex.
How to turn him on: Be his sex slave.
AQUARIUS WOMAN - eternal optimist (Stars: Geena Davis, Denise Richards, Jennifer Aniston)
SHE loathes over-dependent lovers but, as the zodiac's cheerleader, is her partner's biggest fan. A low-maintenance mate, hates formality and routine. Spontaneity is her big arousal and sex is pure physical pleasure.
Sexy secret: A quickie at the bus stop will excite her.
Turning her on: Take her to an orgy - where she'll only want to watch.
Pisces February 20 - March 20
PISCES MAN - the drifter (Star Pisceans: Shane Richie, Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis)
BEHOLDEN to nobody, this dreamer is his own boss and is drawn to raw, grounded women who are his polar opposite. Super-relaxed about sex, nothing embarrasses him and some Piscean men have a prolific number of partners, many of them one-night stands.
Sexy secret: Dreams of joining the mile-high club on a plane.
How to turn him on: Rent a hard-core porn film with him.
PISCES WOMAN - Prima Donna (Stars: Sharon Stone, Patsy Kensit, Rachel Weisz)
A WALKING, talking paradox - all virtue and all vice wrapped in one, deceiving package. Insists on being treated like a princess in bed. Often finds sex dirty and can behave like a martyr. But secretly adores being adventurous.
Sexy secret: Loves spooning and being taken by surprise.
How to turn her on: Read to her aloud from an erotic novel.
Do you believe in sextrology? this is so spookishly accurate!?
I am an Aries woman. My husband is a Sagittarius man.
None of that malarkey is true.
Reply:I'm a virgo and my "sexy secret" is in fact the opposite of what's written here. I actually enjoy domination. But the hygiene fixation part is correct. :P Report It
Reply:oooh yeah, that's about right!
Me: Cancer female My other half: Gemini male
Reply:Like hitting a nail on the head.
Reply:I'm sorry, but I found this very laughable, as it is taking a one-size-fits-all approach to something that must be tailored to the person
Reply:This is as far from the mark as could ever be. I'm a Taurus male, and I'm in no way looking for a woman to make the first move. I have a Dominant streak a mile wide. Watching my mate doesn't do much for me, but touching certainly does, especially a well-placed spank on her backside.
Astrology is a myth from ancient times, and has no place in modern society.
Reply:I'm a Gemini, and yep, that's about right...except the part about being dismissive of my partner...I like pleasing him just as much.
Reply:those are very interesting, but i don't believe in them. dependiong on my mood,i fit into EACH one of the categories. I am a Sag. man, but see elements of myself in ALL of them...
Reply:All I KNOW THAT YOU CAN COPY/PASTE:GREAT
dO NOT BELIEVE IN THIS CRAP AT ALL
SKY
Reply:Wow, that was scary....I'm a Leo...yeah, 2 orgasms is the minimum...LMAO...no, seriously.......
Reply:Spooky... where's my name????
Reply:Im a Leo. It all makes sense now.
Reply:Yes, I do believe in sextrology! Please don't hate me for saying this for the whole world to read, but I still believe that Tobey Maguire and I are meant to be together. I will love EVERYTHING of him; past, present, future, and beyond; and that includes his sensational daughter, Ruby Sweetheart Maguire.
Reply:yeah
Reply:Well, I rolled my eyes when I read your question. But after I read "Libra Woman", it's actually quite accurate. Yep, spooky.
Reply:no
Reply:it's soo acurate your smart you pick the right questions. and congrats in you first question
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What is the best way to learn how to maintain the back yard and front yard of a house?
I would really appreciate any suggestions like which book is good, which website, or should I go somewhere to learn or hire somebody to teach me?
I have a house with a yard with lot of pine trees and some other trees like a magnolia (lots of dead leaves under it) and a weeping willow (lots of dead branches and stuff under that one too).
There are also magnolias and other bushes, and something that I think are rhododendrons and a lot of other stuff but I have no idea what to call them.
There is also grass here and there (I don’t know what kind of grass) and between the pine trees and the house.
I never had to maintain a yard before (used to live in an apartment) but now I need to take care of my yard, at least clean it up, and I have no idea where to start, and what tools to use.
Once I learn how to clean it up, I will move forward about learning how to plant stuff maybe.
Thank you for any imput.
What is the best way to learn how to maintain the back yard and front yard of a house?
I started learning about how to take care of my trees, plants %26amp; yard by going to the library %26amp; getting books on landscaping %26amp; plants in general.
It's fun %26amp; exciting to learn about all the possibilities. I also kept an eye on how my neighbors worked in their yards %26amp; gardens... and asked a lot of questions. LOL
If you have a large yard you need a riding lawnmower, if it's small you can use a walk-behind mower. A garden fork, small pruners, %26amp; a bigger heavy-duty bush pruner would be my first picks followed by a rake, shovel, hoe, %26amp; the biggest hose you can get or several medium size hoses which connect together to reach the space you have to water.You can use the heavy-duty garden fork to dig up the plants that you don't want. If you want to put in a plant, the fork can be used for digging without compacting the soil for better drainage %26amp; you can use it tilted sideways to break up clumps. Your plants may need trimming so the pruners help. If you have large bushes, you'll eventually need a hedge trimmer. If you have an electrical outlet nearby your bushes, an electric hedge trimmer would be handy %26amp; convenient. You'll need a heavy-duty extension cord that'll reach to your bushes. If you have really large bushes that you're taking out, a chain-saw would be easier %26amp; faster than trying to do it any other way. Small bushes can be cut down with a heavy-duty bush pruner %26amp; a pruning saw.
Here's some sites to get you started:
Gardening websites
http://www.gardenguides.com/
http://www.jerrybaker.com/
Landscape Design
http://www.plantoasis.com/
Meditation Garden
http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/resources...
Country Gardens
http://www.cg-designs.net/design-process...
Stone Patio %26amp; Path
http://www.dataexe.com.au/eds/townhouse....
Classic Landscape
http://www.classiclandscapes.co.uk/portf...
http://www.arcadiagardendesign.biz/img33...
Garden design winners
http://landliving.com/articles/000000013...
Small Landscaping Plans
http://www.addis-gardendesign.co.uk/plan...
Lawncare
http://www.yardcare.com/
Good luck on your gardening adventure!! Hope this is helpful.
P.S. Yes, you can use your pine needles for mulch...it's especially good for acid-loving plants. My roses love the pine needles around their base %26amp; it's included in my protective barrier around the roses during the freezing winter. It protects...but doesn't smother them.
Reply:You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it :) Report It
Reply:a lawn mower usaly takes care of all that me im to lazy to rake any thing i use my lawn mower untill late fall after the grass is dorment to get rid of the leaves and neadles it works just fine un less you have a bagless mower you need a bag to colect the leaves
Reply:BUT, the NATURE LEAVES TO ACT, And YOU IT WILL HAVE A VERY NATURAL GARDEN... IF NOT TO LIKE THE FREE NATURE, LAUNCHES CONCRETE IN TOP OF THE GARDEN....
Reply:The most basic means of caring for a yard are fairly simple, mow, rake, and water.
Start by raking the leaves up and getting rid of the dead stuff.
Then mow the grass. How often you will need to do this depends on the type of grass and the weather, but it will be fairly obvious to you, no need to do too much research on that.
Watering is a little more complex. You will need to figure out what kind of plants you have and how much they need. As far as watering the grass, you also need to find out if your area has any restrictions on duration, times, or frequency of watering. For example, in my town, it is no more than twice a week, and it has to be between 8pm and 5am.
Your local home-improvement store is a good source of information for you, sometimes they even hold workshops.
Reply:Get ye to the local home supply center and grab some tools. You'll probably need a couple of rakes- soft and hard tined, a good shovel, and some pruning shears to start. Just raking up the debris makes an immediate difference. They make saws for cutting off the dead branches, too. Look at your neighbors yards to see how they landscaped their yards. Grass will have trouble growing in the shade of the trees. Spreading some grass food and water will pick it up where is it growing. You may want to get some bark or mulch in bags to spread under the trees. This helps retain water and spruces up the look. Look for web sites that provide general landscaping ideas. There are literally a ton of books at any book store or home improvement center. Good luck and enjoy the process.
http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscap...
http://www.greatlandscapingideas.com/
Reply:A good idea would be to go to your local nursery (one that specializes in plants, not necessarily the "garden section" at Home Depot or WalMart) and ask them for their recommendations. Because they are local to you, they may have information specific to your area - types of soil, watering recommendations, plant ideas, etc. They may also be able to refer you to landscaping companies if you want to go that route.
Reply:Sounds like you may want to start liming your yard. Lime is about $5 for 2 bags. Get a broadcast spreader ($30). The pine needles are acidic, the lime will disolve them and help grass grow....
Also fertilize it.
Reply:Start by cleaning up the branches and magnolia leaves. Pine straw is an excellent substitute for mulch, plus azaleas love it( they only bloom in the spring but are an evergreen). The only draw back to the pine straw is that ticks also love it but you can treat them with seven dust. I use bermuda grass and don't know a lot about fescue, so if you can't get it in sod form, you can sow seeds in the bare places. The magnolia will lose its leaves all year long, you can rake them or just do what I do and mulch them with the mower. You can also trim the lower Branch's up high enough to make it easier to mow around or rake around. Most things you will learn from trial and error or talking to neighbors. I learn new things every year. Good luck.
Reply:Go to www.scotts.com. That is the scotts co. website that is loaded with stuff, and you can ask them questions....all for free!
Reply:What is the first answer about? He's talking mumbo jumbo.
Reply:Howard, If any houses that you pass by are similar to your yard, and it looks great! Stop in and talk to the owner and tell them you think they're place looks great. I'm sure they'll be glad to share some tips with you.
Good Luck,
Big Mac
I have a house with a yard with lot of pine trees and some other trees like a magnolia (lots of dead leaves under it) and a weeping willow (lots of dead branches and stuff under that one too).
There are also magnolias and other bushes, and something that I think are rhododendrons and a lot of other stuff but I have no idea what to call them.
There is also grass here and there (I don’t know what kind of grass) and between the pine trees and the house.
I never had to maintain a yard before (used to live in an apartment) but now I need to take care of my yard, at least clean it up, and I have no idea where to start, and what tools to use.
Once I learn how to clean it up, I will move forward about learning how to plant stuff maybe.
Thank you for any imput.
What is the best way to learn how to maintain the back yard and front yard of a house?
I started learning about how to take care of my trees, plants %26amp; yard by going to the library %26amp; getting books on landscaping %26amp; plants in general.
It's fun %26amp; exciting to learn about all the possibilities. I also kept an eye on how my neighbors worked in their yards %26amp; gardens... and asked a lot of questions. LOL
If you have a large yard you need a riding lawnmower, if it's small you can use a walk-behind mower. A garden fork, small pruners, %26amp; a bigger heavy-duty bush pruner would be my first picks followed by a rake, shovel, hoe, %26amp; the biggest hose you can get or several medium size hoses which connect together to reach the space you have to water.You can use the heavy-duty garden fork to dig up the plants that you don't want. If you want to put in a plant, the fork can be used for digging without compacting the soil for better drainage %26amp; you can use it tilted sideways to break up clumps. Your plants may need trimming so the pruners help. If you have large bushes, you'll eventually need a hedge trimmer. If you have an electrical outlet nearby your bushes, an electric hedge trimmer would be handy %26amp; convenient. You'll need a heavy-duty extension cord that'll reach to your bushes. If you have really large bushes that you're taking out, a chain-saw would be easier %26amp; faster than trying to do it any other way. Small bushes can be cut down with a heavy-duty bush pruner %26amp; a pruning saw.
Here's some sites to get you started:
Gardening websites
http://www.gardenguides.com/
http://www.jerrybaker.com/
Landscape Design
http://www.plantoasis.com/
Meditation Garden
http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/resources...
Country Gardens
http://www.cg-designs.net/design-process...
Stone Patio %26amp; Path
http://www.dataexe.com.au/eds/townhouse....
Classic Landscape
http://www.classiclandscapes.co.uk/portf...
http://www.arcadiagardendesign.biz/img33...
Garden design winners
http://landliving.com/articles/000000013...
Small Landscaping Plans
http://www.addis-gardendesign.co.uk/plan...
Lawncare
http://www.yardcare.com/
Good luck on your gardening adventure!! Hope this is helpful.
P.S. Yes, you can use your pine needles for mulch...it's especially good for acid-loving plants. My roses love the pine needles around their base %26amp; it's included in my protective barrier around the roses during the freezing winter. It protects...but doesn't smother them.
Reply:You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it :) Report It
Reply:a lawn mower usaly takes care of all that me im to lazy to rake any thing i use my lawn mower untill late fall after the grass is dorment to get rid of the leaves and neadles it works just fine un less you have a bagless mower you need a bag to colect the leaves
Reply:BUT, the NATURE LEAVES TO ACT, And YOU IT WILL HAVE A VERY NATURAL GARDEN... IF NOT TO LIKE THE FREE NATURE, LAUNCHES CONCRETE IN TOP OF THE GARDEN....
Reply:The most basic means of caring for a yard are fairly simple, mow, rake, and water.
Start by raking the leaves up and getting rid of the dead stuff.
Then mow the grass. How often you will need to do this depends on the type of grass and the weather, but it will be fairly obvious to you, no need to do too much research on that.
Watering is a little more complex. You will need to figure out what kind of plants you have and how much they need. As far as watering the grass, you also need to find out if your area has any restrictions on duration, times, or frequency of watering. For example, in my town, it is no more than twice a week, and it has to be between 8pm and 5am.
Your local home-improvement store is a good source of information for you, sometimes they even hold workshops.
Reply:Get ye to the local home supply center and grab some tools. You'll probably need a couple of rakes- soft and hard tined, a good shovel, and some pruning shears to start. Just raking up the debris makes an immediate difference. They make saws for cutting off the dead branches, too. Look at your neighbors yards to see how they landscaped their yards. Grass will have trouble growing in the shade of the trees. Spreading some grass food and water will pick it up where is it growing. You may want to get some bark or mulch in bags to spread under the trees. This helps retain water and spruces up the look. Look for web sites that provide general landscaping ideas. There are literally a ton of books at any book store or home improvement center. Good luck and enjoy the process.
http://landscaping.about.com/od/landscap...
http://www.greatlandscapingideas.com/
Reply:A good idea would be to go to your local nursery (one that specializes in plants, not necessarily the "garden section" at Home Depot or WalMart) and ask them for their recommendations. Because they are local to you, they may have information specific to your area - types of soil, watering recommendations, plant ideas, etc. They may also be able to refer you to landscaping companies if you want to go that route.
Reply:Sounds like you may want to start liming your yard. Lime is about $5 for 2 bags. Get a broadcast spreader ($30). The pine needles are acidic, the lime will disolve them and help grass grow....
Also fertilize it.
Reply:Start by cleaning up the branches and magnolia leaves. Pine straw is an excellent substitute for mulch, plus azaleas love it( they only bloom in the spring but are an evergreen). The only draw back to the pine straw is that ticks also love it but you can treat them with seven dust. I use bermuda grass and don't know a lot about fescue, so if you can't get it in sod form, you can sow seeds in the bare places. The magnolia will lose its leaves all year long, you can rake them or just do what I do and mulch them with the mower. You can also trim the lower Branch's up high enough to make it easier to mow around or rake around. Most things you will learn from trial and error or talking to neighbors. I learn new things every year. Good luck.
Reply:Go to www.scotts.com. That is the scotts co. website that is loaded with stuff, and you can ask them questions....all for free!
Reply:What is the first answer about? He's talking mumbo jumbo.
Reply:Howard, If any houses that you pass by are similar to your yard, and it looks great! Stop in and talk to the owner and tell them you think they're place looks great. I'm sure they'll be glad to share some tips with you.
Good Luck,
Big Mac
Why are bumblebees hanging around my patio fence? Do they like rhododenderons?
But I never see them near the rhododendrons..only near the fence...if they will be working on my tomatoes this summer , then they are welcome..but not to build a nest...
Why are bumblebees hanging around my patio fence? Do they like rhododenderons?
Im also thinking what the person above wrote-with some corrections.
Take a look at the fence and see if there are any dime sized holes anywhere in the fence line. If you get close and they are carpenter bees, one or two of the males will come around and try to scare you off. The males DONT sting. Its the females who sting but they're usually inside boring the holes. If you dont see any holes, they arent carpenter bees, but keep an eye on it for awhile just to be sure.
If there are holes, you'll have to buy a special spray to kill them as you'll want to kill all the eggs they're laying inside all the holes they're making. Hornet spray doesnt work! Im includiing one link I used below. While it says to use a dust-we bought a liquid version that they have for sale at Lowes or Walmart.
Reply:They may be wood borers, a type of flying "bee" that resembles a bumblebee, they bore hole is wood about the size of a dime. The males are the ones who sting, but basically they are harmless to plants, b/c they are mainly attracted to wood such as fences, cedar siding, etc. This is a possibility, check with your local pest control company...
Why are bumblebees hanging around my patio fence? Do they like rhododenderons?
Im also thinking what the person above wrote-with some corrections.
Take a look at the fence and see if there are any dime sized holes anywhere in the fence line. If you get close and they are carpenter bees, one or two of the males will come around and try to scare you off. The males DONT sting. Its the females who sting but they're usually inside boring the holes. If you dont see any holes, they arent carpenter bees, but keep an eye on it for awhile just to be sure.
If there are holes, you'll have to buy a special spray to kill them as you'll want to kill all the eggs they're laying inside all the holes they're making. Hornet spray doesnt work! Im includiing one link I used below. While it says to use a dust-we bought a liquid version that they have for sale at Lowes or Walmart.
Reply:They may be wood borers, a type of flying "bee" that resembles a bumblebee, they bore hole is wood about the size of a dime. The males are the ones who sting, but basically they are harmless to plants, b/c they are mainly attracted to wood such as fences, cedar siding, etc. This is a possibility, check with your local pest control company...
Where is the best place to buy a bullet proof vest?
I don't care about the cost. I just want to get the best available. I had no idea how some people get so attached to their flowers. I asume that there is something about rhododendrons that put them over the top. Ok, so a few of them got crushed. They grow back. My neighbor has already taken a couple of shots at me. He's blind so I have been lucky so far. But he might get in a random hit on me. I think I would feel better if I had a little body protection.
Where is the best place to buy a bullet proof vest?
I need one NOW. One of the imposters who hates me for some unknown reason has found me again within the last hour...using the name "iluvurainbow" and has posted answers on several of my questions today. I'm looking for cover now.
Reply:They were just concerned for your safety! Report It
Reply:LOL...
You must really be devoted to living in your neighborhood with that insane neighbor of yours.
Happy vest shopping and please try to stay out of his yard.
Reply:I believe that citizens can't buy vests due to laws against owning body armor.
If you live in a state where owning body armor is legal, then any police supply store should have them.
Reply:be a better neighbor and you won't need one
Reply:Wtf??Are you for real? my best bet is to go ask 50cents.
Reply:Check with a police/security sales store.
Reply:trust me i no stuff u can get one at this alabama walmart in the sporting goods.
Reply:LOL! I hear ya. Just google them. Get one with meatal plates and Cevlar.
Reply:1) why DO people get attached to flowers?
2) your neighbors crazy
3) what blind guy has a gun?! and an even better question ... how does the blind guy know his flowers are crushed? hes blind!
ok im done
Reply:ask maurice clarret
Reply:I will sell you mine. I have two
Reply:Get the police in before he kills someone, They will take his gun away and you will save some money
Reply:Lol better stay out of your neighbors garden. Try a store that sells police uniforms and paraphernalia for your vest.
Reply:go ask my man 50 Cent, he'll tell you
Reply:Try an Army surplus store.
Reply:This has got to be one of the biggest bullshit story's I've heard. If some one shoots at you, and you know who it is, call the police. You can't buy a bullet proof vest unless you are in law enforcement. You could get one on the black market that has been stolen from the military. But what for, call the police.
Reply:www.eBay.com
Reply:American Shooters Supply (at least in vegas) but you probably have to have a work order to get them.
Reply:Ask retard 50 cent
Reply:Go to a GunStore... That is the most reliable place....
Reply:You can get one at gun shows. You can get anything at a gun show if you have a valid license and the cash to pay for it.
Reply:SECURITYPRO.com seems to be a good website to purchase these vests - prices range from $ 3000 down to $350.
Please search for "Bullet Proof Vests" under Froogle
Reply:yeah right some bodies is after you boy .But maybe at a gun store.
Reply:Try an army surplus store or a police supply store. Also, look online... google it.
Reply:www.policesafetygear.com
www.bulletproofvest.org
www.securityplanet.com
www.armorquick.com
Reply:You can't buy kevlar. It's illegal for civilians to own it. You could probably drive out to Marin City or Oakland and buy some off the streets but it'll cost you.
Where is the best place to buy a bullet proof vest?
I need one NOW. One of the imposters who hates me for some unknown reason has found me again within the last hour...using the name "iluvurainbow" and has posted answers on several of my questions today. I'm looking for cover now.
Reply:They were just concerned for your safety! Report It
Reply:LOL...
You must really be devoted to living in your neighborhood with that insane neighbor of yours.
Happy vest shopping and please try to stay out of his yard.
Reply:I believe that citizens can't buy vests due to laws against owning body armor.
If you live in a state where owning body armor is legal, then any police supply store should have them.
Reply:be a better neighbor and you won't need one
Reply:Wtf??Are you for real? my best bet is to go ask 50cents.
Reply:Check with a police/security sales store.
Reply:trust me i no stuff u can get one at this alabama walmart in the sporting goods.
Reply:LOL! I hear ya. Just google them. Get one with meatal plates and Cevlar.
Reply:1) why DO people get attached to flowers?
2) your neighbors crazy
3) what blind guy has a gun?! and an even better question ... how does the blind guy know his flowers are crushed? hes blind!
ok im done
Reply:ask maurice clarret
Reply:I will sell you mine. I have two
Reply:Get the police in before he kills someone, They will take his gun away and you will save some money
Reply:Lol better stay out of your neighbors garden. Try a store that sells police uniforms and paraphernalia for your vest.
Reply:go ask my man 50 Cent, he'll tell you
Reply:Try an Army surplus store.
Reply:This has got to be one of the biggest bullshit story's I've heard. If some one shoots at you, and you know who it is, call the police. You can't buy a bullet proof vest unless you are in law enforcement. You could get one on the black market that has been stolen from the military. But what for, call the police.
Reply:www.eBay.com
Reply:American Shooters Supply (at least in vegas) but you probably have to have a work order to get them.
Reply:Ask retard 50 cent
Reply:Go to a GunStore... That is the most reliable place....
Reply:You can get one at gun shows. You can get anything at a gun show if you have a valid license and the cash to pay for it.
Reply:SECURITYPRO.com seems to be a good website to purchase these vests - prices range from $ 3000 down to $350.
Please search for "Bullet Proof Vests" under Froogle
Reply:yeah right some bodies is after you boy .But maybe at a gun store.
Reply:Try an army surplus store or a police supply store. Also, look online... google it.
Reply:www.policesafetygear.com
www.bulletproofvest.org
www.securityplanet.com
www.armorquick.com
Reply:You can't buy kevlar. It's illegal for civilians to own it. You could probably drive out to Marin City or Oakland and buy some off the streets but it'll cost you.
Container Gardening?
I am an empty-nester, living in a city apartment in zone 5. I really miss my mixed borders and have started container gardening out on my terrace. Annuals just don't do it for me, and I have had success with containers of daylilies, hosta, astilbe, lilac and PJM Rhododendrons. Can anyone recommend some good books or web sites on growing perennials in containers? Thank you!
Container Gardening?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE
I started out as a container gardener in a small walk up 4th floor apartment in Chicago. It wasnt much fun lugging supplies up 4 floors, but I had the best darn 4th floor balcony garden in Chicago. One year I even grew sweet corn on the balcony. The folk on the 3rd floor weren't very happy with me, but that's another story...
Zone 5 or zone 15, inside or out, the best answers to all your garden or container garrdens still come from one place. Your local state univ extension service MASTER GARDENER. Always the best answer the very first time. Master Gardeners are trained to respond to the area they serve. So when you have a question for zone 5, that is only answer from experts that garden right in our own neighborhood..
Urban gardeners / container gardeners have unigue problem that need to be addressed. The urban Master Gardeners are trained to meet those unique situations. Most sights have special printed info to answer all your questions and problems. Not only will you get a live person on the phone to guide you, they will pop the printed info into the mail or via fax or e-mail right to your door. All the info will be just for your own local area. Like having a garden expert living right next door.
Find your state college extension office in your phone book under state government or get linked up locally by using...
www.mastergardeners.org
or the name of your state and master gardeners on the web. tell 'um where you live and they'll hook you up to a sight near by your home.
Reply:Can't come up with a book but realize you are fighting perennial's roots in a confined space. What makes a perennial and perennial is some food storage device; tuber, bulb, rhizome, woody stems, etc.
To carry the plants over you must protect the roots from the cold by insulating the pots and every year or so you'll need to either pot up or somehow manipulate the plant to keep it in the correct size for the pot......which in turn might interfere with flowering.
I'm not saying it's impossible as I've done it, but it was tough: frequent repotting, root trimming, more watering and feeding due to confined roots and little soil, floppiness, etc.
Think smaller perennials and a shorter bloom period.
Reply:Go to gardenweb.com and they have a group for Container Gardening..you can even grow a rose in a pot..all kinds of plants!!
Reply:I am LOL as I loaned all my good container growing books to a nursery owner friend of mine....just walk in Barnes and Noble....the best ones are usually in hard back and just find the pictures of containers which appeal to you.....
I used to own a container gardening business and the secret to beautiful gardens all year is to mix perennials, evergreens and annuals.....this way the container always has something wonderful blooming....get 24-28 inch pots and don't be afraid to use large center pieces of plants in the middle....Malcom Hillier and David Joyce are two names I do remember as authors of some books I have. I will try to find some good sites for you.
Reply:try sawdust in a bucket put one cap of fish emulsution in 1 gal.water. use half a gal. a day its light weight and growes fast.try it
Reply:I have two books that I really like:
-Container Gardening for Dummies by Bill Marken
-Indoor Plants- The essential guide to choosing and caring for houseplants by Jane Courtier, and Graham Clarke
Here are a couple websites:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_container_ga...
http://www.containergardeningtips.com/
I prefer container gardening myself. I have a nice yard, but it is just so much easier to move things around, and pull things up and change them with something else if they are in pots.
Reply:This website can answer any gardening questions
leather boots
Container Gardening?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE
I started out as a container gardener in a small walk up 4th floor apartment in Chicago. It wasnt much fun lugging supplies up 4 floors, but I had the best darn 4th floor balcony garden in Chicago. One year I even grew sweet corn on the balcony. The folk on the 3rd floor weren't very happy with me, but that's another story...
Zone 5 or zone 15, inside or out, the best answers to all your garden or container garrdens still come from one place. Your local state univ extension service MASTER GARDENER. Always the best answer the very first time. Master Gardeners are trained to respond to the area they serve. So when you have a question for zone 5, that is only answer from experts that garden right in our own neighborhood..
Urban gardeners / container gardeners have unigue problem that need to be addressed. The urban Master Gardeners are trained to meet those unique situations. Most sights have special printed info to answer all your questions and problems. Not only will you get a live person on the phone to guide you, they will pop the printed info into the mail or via fax or e-mail right to your door. All the info will be just for your own local area. Like having a garden expert living right next door.
Find your state college extension office in your phone book under state government or get linked up locally by using...
www.mastergardeners.org
or the name of your state and master gardeners on the web. tell 'um where you live and they'll hook you up to a sight near by your home.
Reply:Can't come up with a book but realize you are fighting perennial's roots in a confined space. What makes a perennial and perennial is some food storage device; tuber, bulb, rhizome, woody stems, etc.
To carry the plants over you must protect the roots from the cold by insulating the pots and every year or so you'll need to either pot up or somehow manipulate the plant to keep it in the correct size for the pot......which in turn might interfere with flowering.
I'm not saying it's impossible as I've done it, but it was tough: frequent repotting, root trimming, more watering and feeding due to confined roots and little soil, floppiness, etc.
Think smaller perennials and a shorter bloom period.
Reply:Go to gardenweb.com and they have a group for Container Gardening..you can even grow a rose in a pot..all kinds of plants!!
Reply:I am LOL as I loaned all my good container growing books to a nursery owner friend of mine....just walk in Barnes and Noble....the best ones are usually in hard back and just find the pictures of containers which appeal to you.....
I used to own a container gardening business and the secret to beautiful gardens all year is to mix perennials, evergreens and annuals.....this way the container always has something wonderful blooming....get 24-28 inch pots and don't be afraid to use large center pieces of plants in the middle....Malcom Hillier and David Joyce are two names I do remember as authors of some books I have. I will try to find some good sites for you.
Reply:try sawdust in a bucket put one cap of fish emulsution in 1 gal.water. use half a gal. a day its light weight and growes fast.try it
Reply:I have two books that I really like:
-Container Gardening for Dummies by Bill Marken
-Indoor Plants- The essential guide to choosing and caring for houseplants by Jane Courtier, and Graham Clarke
Here are a couple websites:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_container_ga...
http://www.containergardeningtips.com/
I prefer container gardening myself. I have a nice yard, but it is just so much easier to move things around, and pull things up and change them with something else if they are in pots.
Reply:This website can answer any gardening questions
leather boots
What perennial plant, bush or blubs have bright flowers that bloom april-june in zone 7 of the eastern US?
I would like them to be seen from the street which is about 100 feet away from the house. The rhododendrons there now would be perfect, but they aren't doing well for some reason. The azaleas on the other end of the same side with identical soil and light are doing just fine. It may be a disease.
Thanks!
What perennial plant, bush or blubs have bright flowers that bloom april-june in zone 7 of the eastern US?
We have day lilies and petunias blooming right now along with verbena, fox glove, and coreopsis. If you get several different varieties of day lilies they can bloom right through June. Stella-del-oro is an example.
Thanks!
What perennial plant, bush or blubs have bright flowers that bloom april-june in zone 7 of the eastern US?
We have day lilies and petunias blooming right now along with verbena, fox glove, and coreopsis. If you get several different varieties of day lilies they can bloom right through June. Stella-del-oro is an example.
Leafs and Bubbles!?
Okay, so I'm doing a science experiment about leaves and bubbles.
First I need to mark a cm square on two leaves with a sharpie.
I am going to be putting a rhododendron leaf in a 100 ml beaker and a leaf in a 200 ml beaker filled with water.
After 15 minutes little bubbles start forming on the leaves, and we are suppose to count the number of bubbles on the 1 cm square.
So, I found that the leaf in the bigger beaker has more bubbles than the smaller one. How will I explain this. This is photosynthesis....?....
Leafs and Bubbles!?
It's possible that the leaf in the larger beaker has more access to more carbon dioxide since there is more water. However, I think this would be hard to analyze because more carbon dioxide can diffuse into the water from the air during the experiment. The bigger beaker will have a larger surface area for this diffusion to happen since the beaker is wider.
That's a possible answer.
Reply:This is photosynthesis.
Perhaps the 100ml beaker ran out of dissolved CO2, needed as a reactant for the process.
First I need to mark a cm square on two leaves with a sharpie.
I am going to be putting a rhododendron leaf in a 100 ml beaker and a leaf in a 200 ml beaker filled with water.
After 15 minutes little bubbles start forming on the leaves, and we are suppose to count the number of bubbles on the 1 cm square.
So, I found that the leaf in the bigger beaker has more bubbles than the smaller one. How will I explain this. This is photosynthesis....?....
Leafs and Bubbles!?
It's possible that the leaf in the larger beaker has more access to more carbon dioxide since there is more water. However, I think this would be hard to analyze because more carbon dioxide can diffuse into the water from the air during the experiment. The bigger beaker will have a larger surface area for this diffusion to happen since the beaker is wider.
That's a possible answer.
Reply:This is photosynthesis.
Perhaps the 100ml beaker ran out of dissolved CO2, needed as a reactant for the process.
Hello I am President Um Bongo and I have .......?
80 zillion dollars from my banana insertion business.
As you will know my country has been overthrown by a small Rhododendron bush.
Do any of you have a bank account I can borrow to rescue my money before its too late.
Please let me pay it to you, you can keep it all.
I just need enough for an egg sandwich.
Hello I am President Um Bongo and I have .......?
Haha. . nobody likes egg sandwiches x
Reply:Here's 20p, my bank is Bank of Nigeria sort code 007-007-007 the name's Bond, James Bond.
Reply:No problem,Bank details are as follows.................................... that be all?.......................................
Reply:Yes I do....Why are you throbbing
;-)
Reply:Do what Ken Dodd did under the floorboards.
Reply:Much obliged.
Reply:just put it under the mattress x
Reply:http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeri...
Interesting report on the nigerian scam.
As you will know my country has been overthrown by a small Rhododendron bush.
Do any of you have a bank account I can borrow to rescue my money before its too late.
Please let me pay it to you, you can keep it all.
I just need enough for an egg sandwich.
Hello I am President Um Bongo and I have .......?
Haha. . nobody likes egg sandwiches x
Reply:Here's 20p, my bank is Bank of Nigeria sort code 007-007-007 the name's Bond, James Bond.
Reply:No problem,Bank details are as follows.................................... that be all?.......................................
Reply:Yes I do....Why are you throbbing
;-)
Reply:Do what Ken Dodd did under the floorboards.
Reply:Much obliged.
Reply:just put it under the mattress x
Reply:http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeri...
Interesting report on the nigerian scam.
It's A Joke Not A Question.What is West Virginia's State Flower?
This is a joke so don't answer me I know the state flower is Rhododendron.I'm from West Virginia so calm down i'm not trashing it I just think its funny cause I can relate to it.
The answer is
The Satellite Dish HAHAHA!!!
Remember them huge dishes everyone had one in their yard before DIRECTV came out I hated them you had to switch to east, west, north %26amp; south to find different channels and wait forever for it to move.
It's A Joke Not A Question.What is West Virginia's State Flower?
Must be a West Virginia thing, I don't get it
Reply:oso funny, gave u star!
Reply:lol
Reply:Rhododendron
Reply:Funny...........hehehe
Taxes
The answer is
The Satellite Dish HAHAHA!!!
Remember them huge dishes everyone had one in their yard before DIRECTV came out I hated them you had to switch to east, west, north %26amp; south to find different channels and wait forever for it to move.
It's A Joke Not A Question.What is West Virginia's State Flower?
Must be a West Virginia thing, I don't get it
Reply:oso funny, gave u star!
Reply:lol
Reply:Rhododendron
Reply:Funny...........hehehe
Taxes
What do we do now to recover from freeze damage in Tennesse garden?
It's been almost two weeks since our landscaping was badly damaged by 6 nights of frost near Nashville. What do we do and when can we do it.
Nandina had lots of new, soft growth, all of which froze. Can I prune this damaged area back now that frost danger is gone? What about rhododendron? A baby Japanese maple had all the leaves freeze. I know not to fertilize, but I'm wondering whether there is anything I can do to make it easier for the plants to recover. I have extra concern as most of this was installed in October and was having a big burst of early season growth due to the hot spell we had. Please give me as much detail as possible.
What do we do now to recover from freeze damage in Tennesse garden?
Hi,
I'm a professional landscaper from central Ohio, zone 5 and we probably got more frost damage than you. Most everything here that had signs of tender green growth got frostbitten and is now black and crispy around the edges. That's okay, perennials are used to it and will bounce back in no time. Just pinch or trim back the damage if it bothers you; it will shed it eventually anyhow. Even your plants that you put in last October will be fine since they proved they made it through the winter with your last warm spell. Now that it has warmed up and the weather is forcast to kinda settle in, go ahead and fertilize as you normally would. The plants need the nutrition, frost damaged or not. If you have other gardening related questions or projects you'd like help with, we have a great group at Yahoo called therookiegardener. We'd love to have you join us.
Happy Gardening!
Becki
Reply:Leave everything alone until you see new growth, then prune off the damage. There is a chance that they may grow back. The damaged leaves will protect the new growth, from frost, or hot sun. Don't be in a hurry to clean up, this is natures way of prunning. Don't meddle with mother nature. Hoyakins
Nandina had lots of new, soft growth, all of which froze. Can I prune this damaged area back now that frost danger is gone? What about rhododendron? A baby Japanese maple had all the leaves freeze. I know not to fertilize, but I'm wondering whether there is anything I can do to make it easier for the plants to recover. I have extra concern as most of this was installed in October and was having a big burst of early season growth due to the hot spell we had. Please give me as much detail as possible.
What do we do now to recover from freeze damage in Tennesse garden?
Hi,
I'm a professional landscaper from central Ohio, zone 5 and we probably got more frost damage than you. Most everything here that had signs of tender green growth got frostbitten and is now black and crispy around the edges. That's okay, perennials are used to it and will bounce back in no time. Just pinch or trim back the damage if it bothers you; it will shed it eventually anyhow. Even your plants that you put in last October will be fine since they proved they made it through the winter with your last warm spell. Now that it has warmed up and the weather is forcast to kinda settle in, go ahead and fertilize as you normally would. The plants need the nutrition, frost damaged or not. If you have other gardening related questions or projects you'd like help with, we have a great group at Yahoo called therookiegardener. We'd love to have you join us.
Happy Gardening!
Becki
Reply:Leave everything alone until you see new growth, then prune off the damage. There is a chance that they may grow back. The damaged leaves will protect the new growth, from frost, or hot sun. Don't be in a hurry to clean up, this is natures way of prunning. Don't meddle with mother nature. Hoyakins
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Is it safe to use fertilizer meant for high acid plants on daphne and hawthorne?
The fertilizer is meant for azaleas, rhododendron, etc. It doesn't say anything about using it on other plants.
Is it safe to use fertilizer meant for high acid plants on daphne and hawthorne?
Daphne and Hawthorne both do better in soil that is closer to neutral. They are not acid loving plants. Therefore fertilizers that are meant for acid loving plants like Azalea, Rhododendron, Blue berries, should be avoided. Check your local nursery or garden center for a neutral ferilizer.
Good luck and happy gardening.
Is it safe to use fertilizer meant for high acid plants on daphne and hawthorne?
Daphne and Hawthorne both do better in soil that is closer to neutral. They are not acid loving plants. Therefore fertilizers that are meant for acid loving plants like Azalea, Rhododendron, Blue berries, should be avoided. Check your local nursery or garden center for a neutral ferilizer.
Good luck and happy gardening.
Help to identify a plant please?
My friend has a magnificent flowering shrub which is now in full bloom, it smells similar to jasmin but the leaves look like those of a rhododendron, the flower are globe shaped and about 3 inches in diameter and are bright yellow in colour It is grown in peaty soil. The flowers are similar to ornamental onions ! The shrub is about 3 foot high but I am not sure whether it is fully grown.
Help to identify a plant please?
Magnolia maybe. Underside of leaves brown ?
Reply:Without actually seeing it I'll take a guess and say, Viburnum x bodnantense.
Reply:A photo will help people.
Reply:Honeysuckle or azalea,perhaps.
Help to identify a plant please?
Magnolia maybe. Underside of leaves brown ?
Reply:Without actually seeing it I'll take a guess and say, Viburnum x bodnantense.
Reply:A photo will help people.
Reply:Honeysuckle or azalea,perhaps.
Nature's Cure Homeopathic Pills? I just have a simple question about it..?
I'm 13 years old, and have acne on my face, back and chest..
I found this at some store and I was just wondering if this would affect my horomones or something
So like maybe my period is not normal
or maybe I won't grow taller cause of my horomones are affected... I didn't take it yet but i was just wondering if this could affect my horomones??
Ingrediants(just in case) : Juglans regia(leaves and rind of green unripe fruit) 6X, Silica (Silicea) 6X, Antimonium Crudum (antimony trisulfide) 12X, Echinacea angustifolia (Whole plant) 12X, Rhododendron tomentosum (Ledum palustre leafy twigs) 12X, Hepar Sulfuris Calcareum(crude calcium sulfide) 16X, Activated Charcoal ( carbo vegetalis) 16X, Graphites(graphite) 16X
Non medical ingre. : Lactose and Magnesium Stearate
That was right off the box
THANK YOU
Nature's Cure Homeopathic Pills? I just have a simple question about it..?
Sorry but homeopathy is water with things so diluted in it you get more stuff drinking tap water. Or in this case it's dry excipients lactose and mag stearate with diluted ingredients.
It's legal to sell with health claims in the US only because of very old grandfathered laws, otherwise all over-the-counter meds have to pass muster and have proof of efficacy, NOT homeopathics.
Go to http://www.quackwatch.com and read up on what homeopathy really is.
You could have polycystic ovary syndrome, get that checked, acne is quite normal at your age and can be treated with benzoyl peroxide washes and antibiotics.
Go see your doctor and don't waste your time on magic voodoo water or sugar pills...believe me a lot of people will get incensed at this truth, but it is, the truth.
I'm a Pharm.D.
Reply:no.This would not effect your hormones at all.most of the medicines which are in the pack are blood purifiers.try it .its safe to use.but if you want a really homeopathic treatment then take-hepar sulf 30 ,3 pills in morning empty stomach.and berberis aquefolium Q,5 drops in half cup of water.daily.afternoon.before food.good-day.
boots
I found this at some store and I was just wondering if this would affect my horomones or something
So like maybe my period is not normal
or maybe I won't grow taller cause of my horomones are affected... I didn't take it yet but i was just wondering if this could affect my horomones??
Ingrediants(just in case) : Juglans regia(leaves and rind of green unripe fruit) 6X, Silica (Silicea) 6X, Antimonium Crudum (antimony trisulfide) 12X, Echinacea angustifolia (Whole plant) 12X, Rhododendron tomentosum (Ledum palustre leafy twigs) 12X, Hepar Sulfuris Calcareum(crude calcium sulfide) 16X, Activated Charcoal ( carbo vegetalis) 16X, Graphites(graphite) 16X
Non medical ingre. : Lactose and Magnesium Stearate
That was right off the box
THANK YOU
Nature's Cure Homeopathic Pills? I just have a simple question about it..?
Sorry but homeopathy is water with things so diluted in it you get more stuff drinking tap water. Or in this case it's dry excipients lactose and mag stearate with diluted ingredients.
It's legal to sell with health claims in the US only because of very old grandfathered laws, otherwise all over-the-counter meds have to pass muster and have proof of efficacy, NOT homeopathics.
Go to http://www.quackwatch.com and read up on what homeopathy really is.
You could have polycystic ovary syndrome, get that checked, acne is quite normal at your age and can be treated with benzoyl peroxide washes and antibiotics.
Go see your doctor and don't waste your time on magic voodoo water or sugar pills...believe me a lot of people will get incensed at this truth, but it is, the truth.
I'm a Pharm.D.
Reply:no.This would not effect your hormones at all.most of the medicines which are in the pack are blood purifiers.try it .its safe to use.but if you want a really homeopathic treatment then take-hepar sulf 30 ,3 pills in morning empty stomach.and berberis aquefolium Q,5 drops in half cup of water.daily.afternoon.before food.good-day.
boots
Planting after treating for bugs?
The area I want to garden in is infested with snails, slugs, grubs, cutworms and other various creeping things. I was told to treat this area before I plant, but the bottles of bug killer don't say anything about how long I need to wait after spraying to plant my stuff in the ground. It only says to spray the leaves of the plants and the dirt around them. The garden store employees didn't know...
I'm wanting to plant Lupine(seeds), Columbine(seedlings started), Echinacea(Coneflower, started), Ajuga (Chocolate chip, started) and various plantain lily (Hosta, shade, started.). And maybe an azalea, rhododendron or dwarf evergreen something. Budget permitting :o). Any tips on this???
Planting after treating for bugs?
You should be able to plant immediately as far as the plants go.
I would however wait a couple of days before disturbing the area to let the sprays dissipate so it does not bother you when working the soil and then I would be upwind in my body position.
Reply:You can plant any of those; pesticides are designed to not harm plants. (Iwould be hesititant to plant any food crops, though until at least a few soaking rains)
Reply:I would wait at least a week to plant flowers. I would also turn the dirt really good. Good luck
Reply:There are several natural bug killers, such as beneficial nematodes.
"Beneficial Nematodes are microscopic and live below the soil surface and like a moist environment. Looking like short non-segmented worms these voracious predators make their way through your lawn and garden looking for food. Nematodes do not harm worms, birds, plants or the environment, in fact they are part of the environment and are found the world over. When the nematode comes in contact with a pest the attack by entering through body openings or simply by boring through the body wall, once inside the Nematode will release a bacteria that kills it's host within 48 hours. They will feed and reproduce before exiting in search of fresh prey."
You can order them here, or check your local nursery to see if they have them in stock
http://www.marchbiological.com/L/benefic...
I have also used diatomaceous earth. It is the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. It kills household and garden pests like cockroaches, ants, slugs, fleas, beetles and many other crawling insects. See this site for more info
http://www.ghorganics.com/DiatomaceousEa...
I try to never use chemicals on my lawn or plants when there are other products that work just as well, if not better.
I'm wanting to plant Lupine(seeds), Columbine(seedlings started), Echinacea(Coneflower, started), Ajuga (Chocolate chip, started) and various plantain lily (Hosta, shade, started.). And maybe an azalea, rhododendron or dwarf evergreen something. Budget permitting :o). Any tips on this???
Planting after treating for bugs?
You should be able to plant immediately as far as the plants go.
I would however wait a couple of days before disturbing the area to let the sprays dissipate so it does not bother you when working the soil and then I would be upwind in my body position.
Reply:You can plant any of those; pesticides are designed to not harm plants. (Iwould be hesititant to plant any food crops, though until at least a few soaking rains)
Reply:I would wait at least a week to plant flowers. I would also turn the dirt really good. Good luck
Reply:There are several natural bug killers, such as beneficial nematodes.
"Beneficial Nematodes are microscopic and live below the soil surface and like a moist environment. Looking like short non-segmented worms these voracious predators make their way through your lawn and garden looking for food. Nematodes do not harm worms, birds, plants or the environment, in fact they are part of the environment and are found the world over. When the nematode comes in contact with a pest the attack by entering through body openings or simply by boring through the body wall, once inside the Nematode will release a bacteria that kills it's host within 48 hours. They will feed and reproduce before exiting in search of fresh prey."
You can order them here, or check your local nursery to see if they have them in stock
http://www.marchbiological.com/L/benefic...
I have also used diatomaceous earth. It is the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. It kills household and garden pests like cockroaches, ants, slugs, fleas, beetles and many other crawling insects. See this site for more info
http://www.ghorganics.com/DiatomaceousEa...
I try to never use chemicals on my lawn or plants when there are other products that work just as well, if not better.
Can anyone recommend a flowering shrub for clay soil?
I went to a nursery today - just about everyone that works there is under 20 and I swear makes things up to pretend they know what they are talking about - which is why I ended up buying 2 rhododendron shrubs. Now that I'm home - researching them - I'm not sure if they are the best choice for clay soil/full sun. See picture - I'm replacing the 2 red prickly bushes. Can anyone recommend another shrub? I'm worried they won't last.. I might just plant them somewhere else now. THANK YOU!!
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm112...
Can anyone recommend a flowering shrub for clay soil?
I'm well over 20 so maybe my experience will be of help. I live in an area with clay soil so I understand your concern. I've had great luck with a rock rose. It likes full sun and will grow fairly rapidly. You can prune it if you don't have much space. It has beautiful pink, white or yellow flowers from spring-fall.
Of course, I would recommend that you get a large bag of good soil (one brand is "pay dirt") to add to the hole when you do your planting and fertilize your plants through the spring and summer. Good luck. If that link doesn't work just google "rock rose photos"
Reply:I have 3 acres, all red clay soil. I have azaleas and rododendrons, firebushes, honeysuckle, grapes, blackberrys, raspberry's and a large garden. I just dig a hole and plant.
Reply:If your soil is clay the I would say the soil in your area is too. Just make a nice big hole and put some good soil in and plant the shrubs
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm112...
Can anyone recommend a flowering shrub for clay soil?
I'm well over 20 so maybe my experience will be of help. I live in an area with clay soil so I understand your concern. I've had great luck with a rock rose. It likes full sun and will grow fairly rapidly. You can prune it if you don't have much space. It has beautiful pink, white or yellow flowers from spring-fall.
Of course, I would recommend that you get a large bag of good soil (one brand is "pay dirt") to add to the hole when you do your planting and fertilize your plants through the spring and summer. Good luck. If that link doesn't work just google "rock rose photos"
Reply:I have 3 acres, all red clay soil. I have azaleas and rododendrons, firebushes, honeysuckle, grapes, blackberrys, raspberry's and a large garden. I just dig a hole and plant.
Reply:If your soil is clay the I would say the soil in your area is too. Just make a nice big hole and put some good soil in and plant the shrubs
The National Animal Poison Information Center..........?
This is the phone number to call for additional help or questions. 1-800-548-2423
This is the current list of what is poisious to cats:
Azalea, bean plants, cactus, crocus, daffodil, diffenbachia, hemlock, hydrangea, ivy, lily, marijuana, mistletoe, mushroom, narcissus, nightshade, oleander, phildendron, poinsettia, potato leaves, rhododendron, tobacco, tomato leaves, walnuts, yew.
The National Animal Poison Information Center..........?
Good information; however, the list of plants that are poisonous to cats is much longer.
From the ASPCA website:
A
- Aloe
- Amaryllis
- Andromeda Japonica
- Asian Lily (Liliaceae)
- Asparagus Fern
- Australian Nut
- Autumn Crocus
- Avocado
- Azalea
B
- Bird of Paradise
- American Bittersweet
- European Bittersweet
- Branching Ivy
- Buckeye
- Buddist Pine
C
- Caladium
- Calla Lily
- Castor Bean
- Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron)
- Charming Diffenbachia
- Chinaberry Tree
- Chinese Evergreen
- Christmas Rose
- Clematis
- Cordatum
- Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant)
- Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant)
- Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman)
- Cycads
- Cyclamen
D
- Daffodil
- Day Lily
- Devil's Ivy
- Dumb Cane
- Deadly Nightshade (See Nightshade)
E
- Easter Lily
- Elephant Ears
- Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern)
- Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather)
- English Ivy
F
- Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
- Flamingo Plant
- Florida Beauty
- Foxglove
- Fruit Salad Plant
G
- Glacier Ivy
- Gladiolas
- Glory Lily
- Gold Dieffenbachia
- Gold Dust Dracaena
- Golden Pothos
- Green Gold Nephthysis
H
- Hahn's self branching English Ivy
- Heartleaf Philodendron
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Holly
- Horsehead Philodendron
- Hurricane Plant
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
I
- Iris
J
- Japanese Show Lily
- Japanese Yew (aka Yew)
- Jerusalem Cherry
K
- Kalanchoe
L
- Lace Fern
- Lacy Tree
- Lily of the Valley
M
- Macadamia Nut
- Madagascar Dragon Tree
- Marble Queen
- Marijuana
- Mauna Loa Peace Lily (aka Peace Lily)
- Mexican Breadfruit
- Mistletoe "American"
- Morning Glory
- Mother-in-Law
N
- Narcissus
- Needlepoint Ivy
- Nephthytis
- Nightshade
O
- Oleander
- Onion
- Orange Day Lily
P
- Panda
- Peace Lily (aka Mauna Loa Peace Lily)
- Philodendron Pertusum
- Plumosa Fern
- Precatory Bean
Q
- Queensland Nut
R
- Red Emerald
- Red Lily
- Red-Margined Dracaena (aka Straight-Margined Dracaena)
- Red Princess
- Rhododendron
- Ribbon Plant (Dracaena sanderiana)
- Rubrum Lily
S
- Saddle Leaf Philodendron
- Sago Palm
- Satin Pothos
- Schefflera
- Spotted Dumb Cane
- Stargazer Lily
- Striped Dracaena
- Sweetheart Ivy
- Swiss Cheese Plant
T
- Taro Vine
- Tiger Lily
- Tomato Plant
- Tree Philodendron
- Tropic Snow Dumbcane
- Tulip
V
- Variable Dieffenbachia
- Variegated Philodendron
W
- Warneckei Dracaena
- Wood Lily
Y
- Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
- Yew (aka Japanese Yew)
- Yucca
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This is the current list of what is poisious to cats:
Azalea, bean plants, cactus, crocus, daffodil, diffenbachia, hemlock, hydrangea, ivy, lily, marijuana, mistletoe, mushroom, narcissus, nightshade, oleander, phildendron, poinsettia, potato leaves, rhododendron, tobacco, tomato leaves, walnuts, yew.
The National Animal Poison Information Center..........?
Good information; however, the list of plants that are poisonous to cats is much longer.
From the ASPCA website:
A
- Aloe
- Amaryllis
- Andromeda Japonica
- Asian Lily (Liliaceae)
- Asparagus Fern
- Australian Nut
- Autumn Crocus
- Avocado
- Azalea
B
- Bird of Paradise
- American Bittersweet
- European Bittersweet
- Branching Ivy
- Buckeye
- Buddist Pine
C
- Caladium
- Calla Lily
- Castor Bean
- Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron)
- Charming Diffenbachia
- Chinaberry Tree
- Chinese Evergreen
- Christmas Rose
- Clematis
- Cordatum
- Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant)
- Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant)
- Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman)
- Cycads
- Cyclamen
D
- Daffodil
- Day Lily
- Devil's Ivy
- Dumb Cane
- Deadly Nightshade (See Nightshade)
E
- Easter Lily
- Elephant Ears
- Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern)
- Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather)
- English Ivy
F
- Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
- Flamingo Plant
- Florida Beauty
- Foxglove
- Fruit Salad Plant
G
- Glacier Ivy
- Gladiolas
- Glory Lily
- Gold Dieffenbachia
- Gold Dust Dracaena
- Golden Pothos
- Green Gold Nephthysis
H
- Hahn's self branching English Ivy
- Heartleaf Philodendron
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Holly
- Horsehead Philodendron
- Hurricane Plant
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
I
- Iris
J
- Japanese Show Lily
- Japanese Yew (aka Yew)
- Jerusalem Cherry
K
- Kalanchoe
L
- Lace Fern
- Lacy Tree
- Lily of the Valley
M
- Macadamia Nut
- Madagascar Dragon Tree
- Marble Queen
- Marijuana
- Mauna Loa Peace Lily (aka Peace Lily)
- Mexican Breadfruit
- Mistletoe "American"
- Morning Glory
- Mother-in-Law
N
- Narcissus
- Needlepoint Ivy
- Nephthytis
- Nightshade
O
- Oleander
- Onion
- Orange Day Lily
P
- Panda
- Peace Lily (aka Mauna Loa Peace Lily)
- Philodendron Pertusum
- Plumosa Fern
- Precatory Bean
Q
- Queensland Nut
R
- Red Emerald
- Red Lily
- Red-Margined Dracaena (aka Straight-Margined Dracaena)
- Red Princess
- Rhododendron
- Ribbon Plant (Dracaena sanderiana)
- Rubrum Lily
S
- Saddle Leaf Philodendron
- Sago Palm
- Satin Pothos
- Schefflera
- Spotted Dumb Cane
- Stargazer Lily
- Striped Dracaena
- Sweetheart Ivy
- Swiss Cheese Plant
T
- Taro Vine
- Tiger Lily
- Tomato Plant
- Tree Philodendron
- Tropic Snow Dumbcane
- Tulip
V
- Variable Dieffenbachia
- Variegated Philodendron
W
- Warneckei Dracaena
- Wood Lily
Y
- Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
- Yew (aka Japanese Yew)
- Yucca
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