July 12 , 2012
Catching the rain, tree problems, organic fertilizers
In the wilt of weeks past , our desert willow tree ( Chilopsis linearis ) keeps pump out a few flowers to please the hummingbird that have in conclusion shown up !
Even though this native tree diagram want very slight water and is n’t piercing on soggy soil , this hebdomad ’s rainfall may encourage lengthened flowering .
My sedges ( Carex texensis ) are passably drought knotty , but the ace tucked near the AC condensation pipe are especially robust , whereas their thirstier neighbor attend a tad annoyed .
stay fresh our container plant going in heatis a question I often get .
This week , Trisha Shireyexplains how to fortify them with organic fertilizers and which nutrient they provide . Her arsenal let in seaweed , Malus pumila cyder vinegar , molasses , burnt umber grounds , earthworm castings ( great for indoor plant ) and more !
She also recommendstopping your containers with compostto gently feed them with each watering . Then , add mulch on top to conserve wet . Here ’s her tilt for detail . I’m unquestionably mother blackstrap molasses and apple cyder vinegar this weekend !
Another top interrogative : Why do n’t my novel tree raise , even though I ’m watering them deeply?This hebdomad , Daphne explainsthat if the tree look healthy , water system may not be the government issue at all .
If your tree diagram wo n’t budge after a few seasons , and you ’ve provided the right experimental condition , your problem may be underground with girdled roots ( very uncouth ) or Harlan Stone basins in rockier sites that are actually drowning your tree diagram . Find out more .
A perennial that will rise just about anywhere is Pam ’s Pink turk ’s jacket ( Malvaviscusx ‘ Pam Puryear’),Daphne ’s Pick this week .
Horticulturist Greg Grant atStephen F. Austin University ’s gardenshybridized this flora , named for supporter and stager nurseryman , Pam Puryear .
Its claim to renown , along with our native turk ’s cap ( one of its parents ) is that it can withstand drouth or too much water at one clock time . In fact , it ’s unadulterated for rain garden . Wherever you put it , beneficial worm and hummingbird will give thanks you ! My returned hummingbirds are all over my natives !
Since catching the pelting is on our judgment , this hebdomad Tomjoins Environmental ConsultantDick Petersonfor peak on barrels , cistern , and simple berm to catch runoff .
There are many options , including modest barrels to get you set off .
Move up to something larger to cross more flat coat , like this 350 - gallon tank car .
This 350 - gallon fibreglass tank is even in the front yard , pretty much invisible from the street with its colour and foreground trellis of evergreen star jasmine .
Plastic , alloy , fiberglass , and ferrocement are all options these day . Cisterns complete with pumps are showing up in more garden these days .
If you ’re into making your own with recycle products , some gardeners are adapt IBC carryall .
These gardeners ( to be on theMaster Gardener tour this fall ) adapted 50 - Imperial gallon Hatch chile pepper barrel !
Dick ’s site includesmore imagination , including a supplier ’s inclination . There are many others , includingAustin Green Water . LCRAhas resource for you , too !
And here ’s how to get aAustin Water Utility rebate .
On tour , cool down off your spiritand feed your soul at theUmlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum . We taped this in high definition a few geezerhood ago , but until CTG go HD , that transcript rest safely in my situation . Now you may go through Ed Fuentes ’ beautiful videography in HD !
Thanks for stopping in ! See you next calendar week ! Linda
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