All REAL Gardeners....HELP!!!!

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:43 pm

I got all these beautiful plants and flowers from my husbands funeral. I'd like to keep them alive as long as possible but am terrible with plants. Are these all indoor plants, or do some go outdoors? Any and all advice will be greeted with a big sigh of relief. I really do want them to live...they are special to me. :-4

Azalea's

Daisies

really tall, thick stalks, with orange flowers blooming up as the stalk goes up

merigolds

Hyacinth

Narcissus

tulips

long viney things wrapped around other plants

Hibiscus

Ferns

Hanging vines

daffodils

stuff that looks like grass but a little thicker

red and green pointy things that look kinda like taller grass.

This is only a partial list....please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:

And for everyone wanting to make a comment on the grass stuff, I'm talking about the kind in your yard...not the kind you smoke.

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:08 pm

shelbell;1161315 wrote: I got all these beautiful plants and flowers from my husbands funeral. I'd like to keep them alive as long as possible but am terrible with plants. Are these all indoor plants, or do some go outdoors? Any and all advice will be greeted with a big sigh of relief. I really do want them to live...they are special to me. :-4

Azalea's

Daisies

really tall, thick stalks, with orange flowers blooming up as the stalk goes up

merigolds

Hyacinth

Narcissus

tulips

long viney things wrapped around other plants

Hibiscus

Ferns

Hanging vines

daffodils

stuff that looks like grass but a little thicker

red and green pointy things that look kinda like taller grass.

This is only a partial list....please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:

And for everyone wanting to make a comment on the grass stuff, I'm talking about the kind in your yard...not the kind you smoke.

Most of these plants are perennials, so most will be fine outside maybe not now, but soon when it warms up a bit and there's no danger of frost, depending upon your hardiness zone. I'm unsure about the orange things, the hanging vines, the hibiscus... it depends upon the type... some are very hardy, the stuff that looks like grass, and the red and green pointy things (cordyline?) if it's cordyline that would be better staying indoors for awhile until it's warmer and that will have to come back indoors during the winter in most areas of the US, but most of these should be fine if kept indoors until the weather warms up a bit (probably after mid April or so). The bulbs (daffodils, tulips, hyacinth, narcissus) would all be fine outdoors now, however.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:11 pm

Boy I wish I could help you Shellbell my green thumb only works with indoor plants and that is hit and miss.

I know there are lots of great gardeners here in the GARDEN that will be along shortly to give you their great advice. :-6

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:46 pm

Take a photo of the rest of the plants so that we can identify them for you. We can help you find the best spot outside for these plants when it comes time to move them outdoors, as well. Until that time, continue to water them lightly and make certain that they're getting sunlight.

Once the perennials are well established in your gardens, they will continue to pop up in greater numbers every year. Be certain to collect seeds from them, as well. :-6

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:37 am

G-man;1161319 wrote: Most of these plants are perennials, so most will be fine outside maybe not now, but soon when it warms up a bit and there's no danger of frost, depending upon your hardiness zone. I'm unsure about the orange things, the hanging vines, the hibiscus... it depends upon the type... some are very hardy, the stuff that looks like grass, and the red and green pointy things (cordyline?) if it's cordyline that would be better staying indoors for awhile until it's warmer and that will have to come back indoors during the winter in most areas of the US, but most of these should be fine if kept indoors until the weather warms up a bit (probably after mid April or so). The bulbs (daffodils, tulips, hyacinth, narcissus) would all be fine outdoors now, however.

I have no idea what a hardiness zone is...but it's still pretty cold at night. The Hibiscus is a Montego Wind. I'll try the picture thing tomorrow and try to get them posted. Thanks for the info G-man! :-6

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:03 am

shelbell;1161315 wrote: I got all these beautiful plants and flowers from my husbands funeral. I'd like to keep them alive as long as possible but am terrible with plants. Are these all indoor plants, or do some go outdoors? Any and all advice will be greeted with a big sigh of relief. I really do want them to live...they are special to me. :-4

Azalea's

Daisies

really tall, thick stalks, with orange flowers blooming up as the stalk goes up

merigolds

Hyacinth

Narcissus

tulips

long viney things wrapped around other plants

Hibiscus

Ferns

Hanging vines

daffodils

stuff that looks like grass but a little thicker

red and green pointy things that look kinda like taller grass.

This is only a partial list....please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:

And for everyone wanting to make a comment on the grass stuff, I'm talking about the kind in your yard...not the kind you smoke. I trust you are in warmer climes than Britain so most of the above will thrive outside. The Narcissus, Daffodils and Hyacinth need to be allowed to die off and when the leaves have dried, cut them back to about an inch above the bulbs. Wrap in newspaper and store some-where cool (Garage) until november and then plant about 2 inches down into the garden. They will re-flower again around March next year. The hanging vines can be planted up into hanging baskets now and will comtinue to grow. The Marigolds are seasonal and won't re-grow for next year, unfortunately, they will die off. All the grasses will do well outside as well as the ferns. They don't like hot direct sunlight especially the ferns so some-where slightly shady are better for them.

I hope they thrive for you Shell. They are a living memory of the people who cared about your hubby. Sending you love and hugs :-4:-4

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:06 am

shelbell;1161354 wrote: I have no idea what a hardiness zone is...but it's still pretty cold at night. The Hibiscus is a Montego Wind. I'll try the picture thing tomorrow and try to get them posted. Thanks for the info G-man! :-6 I have Hibiscus Shell and Britain is alot colder here. They are hardy and you need to plant them out in the garden asap quite deeply with some good fertiliser or compost. Don't be alarmed when all the leaves drop off around october and just leave bare twigs as they will sprout again around May. Good Luck.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:34 am

shelbell;1161315 wrote: I got all these beautiful plants and flowers from my husbands funeral. I'd like to keep them alive as long as possible but am terrible with plants. Are these all indoor plants, or do some go outdoors? Any and all advice will be greeted with a big sigh of relief. I really do want them to live...they are special to me. :-4

Azalea's------perennial, plant in late May, and it will come back every year.

Daisies......could be both perennial or annual......try planting late May.

really tall, thick stalks, with orange flowers blooming up as the stalk goes up----------tropical, leave indoors

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merigolds---annuals, they will just die.

Hyacinth--bulbs

Narcissus---bulbs

tulips---bulbs

long viney things wrapped around other plants------indoors.

Hibiscus-----indoors or outdoors, outdoors will only last one season

Ferns-----indoors

Hanging vines---indoors

daffodils---bulbs

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Some of these are bulbs........when the flower has died.......take the bulb and clean off the soil....leave the bulbs in a PAPER bag and put in your basement until fall.....then plant the bulbs.......roughly 6 inches into the ground.

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stuff that looks like grass but a little thicker----indoors

red and green pointy things that look kinda like taller grass.------indoors

This is only a partial list....please read the disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:

And for everyone wanting to make a comment on the grass stuff, I'm talking about the kind in your yard...not the kind you smoke.

I have typed beside each one for you.

I also emailed you this, so you can keep the list.:-4

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:03 am

I'm thinking you're gonna want to know potential heights too shelly, so you can decide what goes where..and make note of any colors also..

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:04 am

flopstock;1161478 wrote:

I'm thinking you're gonna want to know potential heights too shelly, so you can decide what goes where..and make note of any colors also..

love your avy!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

TheNewDG · Post by **TheNewDG** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:06 am

Azaleas are super easy to care for. Plant it outside.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:56 pm

Thanks all!!!!! This will all help me immensely. :-6:-4

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:43 pm

shelbell;1161354 wrote: I have no idea what a hardiness zone is...but it's still pretty cold at night. The Hibiscus is a Montego Wind. I'll try the picture thing tomorrow and try to get them posted. Thanks for the info G-man! :-6

You live in zone 5, Shelbell. I used to live about ten miles from you, actually. You're going to want to wait until all danger of frost has passed in that area before moving most of those plants outdoors.

That hibiscus is one of the tropical forms and it will die during the winter outdoors. I'd keep that in a nice pot indoors and move it out onto your balcony or porch during the summer.

The marigolds likely will not survive outdoors over the winter, but I've had some marigolds that seeded and came up the next summer when I used to live in that area (they were heavily mulched in very rich, dark, loose soil however). You can continue having those grow in your garden year after year, by collecting seed heads during the autumn and storing them in a cool, dry place indoors (heated) like your basement or heated garage... (plastic storage boxes work very well for that), however.

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:20 pm

Sorry to be so late

Some of your flowers will go to seed

keep the seeds & replant forever....

marigolds - flower dries within it's pod & contains several seeds.

Bulbs are forever & will multiply more bulbs

as for care - you received excellent advice.

just check on the watering of plants - some like to stay moist & some need to dry out between watering.

sounds like a beautiful combination

some of your freshly cut flowers already arranged cane be kept forever too.

Have you seen special arrangements Freeze Dried?

Freeze Dried keeps the flowers bright - open - fresh looking .

Flowers are then framed

I have a girlfriend who did her Bridal Bouquet

just a idea..?

Patsy

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:23 am

All this flower/plant talk is getting me excited about the spring. For my birthday I got a grow box 6'x3' and 10" deep. All I need to do is fill it with dirt, compost, perlite, etc. and plant my tomatoes with marigolds around them. Also, planting some basil, parsley and chives.:-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:02 pm

So much info everyone, it will be hard to retain all this, but it will be nice to be able to keep coming back to this thread and re-read everything when it's actually time to plant.

Thanks to all

Shelly

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:09 am

shelbell;1162194 wrote: So much info everyone, it will be hard to retain all this, but it will be nice to be able to keep coming back to this thread and re-read everything when it's actually time to plant.

Thanks to all

Shelly

I'm even getting tips here too Shel. I forget which hardiness zone I'm in. Philadelphia, PA for anybody out there who can tell me.:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:42 am

qsducks;1162523 wrote: I'm even getting tips here too Shel. I forget which hardiness zone I'm in. Philadelphia, PA for anybody out there who can tell me.:-6

your in zone 7.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:04 am

Odie;1162623 wrote: your in zone 7.

Ah, yup makes sense. Mother's Day will be busy planting tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, loads of flowers, etc. Man, I can't wait to look at those catalogs for the flower ideas you sent.:-6

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:39 pm

You should be able to get those fella's out for a bit of fresh air and sunshine now. :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:37 pm

G-man;1179842 wrote: You should be able to get those fella's out for a bit of fresh air and sunshine now. :-6

she killed them all!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl