I have found 5 small piles of sun flower and small yellow seeds (like miniature popocorn seeds) in different rooms of my house. Each pile consists of about 30-40 seeds. They are not very well hidden, but are found behind or under something. We have yet to find a second pile in any one room. Weird.
Im thinking its a chipmunk... or Im living in the next M Knight Shamaylan movie!
I have found small piles of seeds in each room of my house.?
Probably a rodent of some type, though chipmunks are not normally in homes, you are describing their habit of storing seeds from about mid July through the fall until they hibernate in their burrows. I would use a Hav-A-Heart type cage trap to remove it. Try placing an apple in the cage, and if caught, then dispose of it as you see fit. Look for any holes it may be using to gain access to your house from the outside where it is gathering the seeds. If you find it, place the trap near the entrance. If you can't locate it, put the trap where you located it's last stockpile of seeds.
...jj
Reply:I'd set up a hidden camera in the rooms where the seeds "pop up", ASAP! You'll find out what's going on for sure.
Reply:do u have a hamster on the loose?
Reply:Sounds like mice to me.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Help with two gardinia plants planted in Studio City, CA (So Calif)?
They are in full sun except from 8a- nightfall; they were planted about 6 months ago; the leaves are turning yellow and brown; the flowers are dying when young and unopened. What kind of fertilizer? how often? Are they okay in full sun here?
Help with two gardinia plants planted in Studio City, CA (So Calif)?
Hey neighbor!
I'm here in LA too :-).
Gardenia's need shade, but if yours are getting only early morning sun(before 8am then they should be fine).I'm not sure if you meant 8pm or am???. The heat can also effect them. It will cause them to yellow and not flower very well. I have two of them and one gets a little more sun than the other and it always looks sad. I'm waiting for the banana trees nearby to fill in for the shade. Anyway, make sure they are getting enough water. In the heat that we are going to have this weekend they should be watered daily in the early morning hours. If they do get daytime sun then you might want to either plant something nearby that can give them shade or move them to a shady location. For a fertilizer you can go with the basic, Miracle grow all purpose, then it will help all of your plants. You can also go with a tropical fertilizer. I use Hibiscus food on all of my tropicals and they love it. If after the feeding they dont improve then you may have an insect which can then be taken care of with an insecticidle soap.
Good Luck
Help with two gardinia plants planted in Studio City, CA (So Calif)?
Hey neighbor!
I'm here in LA too :-).
Gardenia's need shade, but if yours are getting only early morning sun(before 8am then they should be fine).I'm not sure if you meant 8pm or am???. The heat can also effect them. It will cause them to yellow and not flower very well. I have two of them and one gets a little more sun than the other and it always looks sad. I'm waiting for the banana trees nearby to fill in for the shade. Anyway, make sure they are getting enough water. In the heat that we are going to have this weekend they should be watered daily in the early morning hours. If they do get daytime sun then you might want to either plant something nearby that can give them shade or move them to a shady location. For a fertilizer you can go with the basic, Miracle grow all purpose, then it will help all of your plants. You can also go with a tropical fertilizer. I use Hibiscus food on all of my tropicals and they love it. If after the feeding they dont improve then you may have an insect which can then be taken care of with an insecticidle soap.
Good Luck
Help with flowers and dress?
okay im doing the franipanni flowers thing so the flowers will be pink and yellow so i was wondering what color should i make the bridesmaids dresses?? it will be summer in Australia when my wedding comes around.
Help with flowers and dress?
A floral white, pink, and yellow would be cute and the material could be light and cool. If you wanted a solid color, I vote yellow. It's so light and summery. (I love those flowers by the way)
Reply:It depends if you want to add another colour or not. Pink and/or yellow dresses would look nice. You could do lovely green or teal or purple dresses too - that would also be good. Or if you wanted to make the flowers the main focus (apart from you of course!) you could have the girls in simple white dresses - now that would look stunning (as long as you made sure your dress still stood out!)You could maybe add a pink and/or yellow sash to the white dresses if you liked that idea?
http://www.eflorist.com.au/dbimages/wg03...
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Help with flowers and dress?
A floral white, pink, and yellow would be cute and the material could be light and cool. If you wanted a solid color, I vote yellow. It's so light and summery. (I love those flowers by the way)
Reply:It depends if you want to add another colour or not. Pink and/or yellow dresses would look nice. You could do lovely green or teal or purple dresses too - that would also be good. Or if you wanted to make the flowers the main focus (apart from you of course!) you could have the girls in simple white dresses - now that would look stunning (as long as you made sure your dress still stood out!)You could maybe add a pink and/or yellow sash to the white dresses if you liked that idea?
http://www.eflorist.com.au/dbimages/wg03...
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I still don't have my flowers...?
My wedding is 6 weeks away and I still do not have my flowers. My colors are sage and baby pink, with a hint of yellow. What types of flowers should I use to have a bouquet that is suttle, yet very elegant? Thanks so much for all your opinions and answers!!!
PS. I am only having a bouquet for me and I need a bout. idea for the hubby....thanks!!
I still don't have my flowers...?
Calla Lilies are beautiful but expensive (especially if you're talking bridesmaids bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres). If your colors are fairly springy, perhaps you should ask the florist to show you some 'wildflower' bouquets? They, of course, won't be wildflowers but things like lilacs, peonies, dalias, lisianthus, tulips, alstromeria, hydrangea, even miniature gerberas come in all kinds of colors and could easily compliment your palette! Ultimately though, you should seek out a florist and talk with them about what's in your price range. Beware of peonies! We've been getting peonies in for 2 weddings now and they've barely opened in two weeks. I doubt florists elsewhere are having much luck atm (though it could just be our wholesaler)! They still look nice and smell wonderful, though. Good luck!
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:UEFF...
Reply:alstromerias are fine flowers
http://www.helloasap.com/usa/bouquet-347... (in this bouquet alstromerias are with roses but it is possible to make the bouquet from alstromerias only like here http://www.internetbuket.ru/index.php?pa... the first one, purple
they are really nice
Reply:i LOVE green cymbidium orchids- they are very beautiful
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http...
Reply:Your flowers will be mainly white, roses and babies breath etc., with some greenery. Your husbands boutineer should be a flower from your boquet.
Ask the florist, they have a lot of great ideas and know all the flowers in season.
Reply:Have you checked out theknot.com great pics and resources. I do like the idea of lillies and pink roses, for something a little different look at peonies they are beautiful but thereselves too. Come in varieties of pinks.
Reply:Cala lillies
Reply:tulips, roses or lillies (cala are my favorite)
PS. I am only having a bouquet for me and I need a bout. idea for the hubby....thanks!!
I still don't have my flowers...?
Calla Lilies are beautiful but expensive (especially if you're talking bridesmaids bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres). If your colors are fairly springy, perhaps you should ask the florist to show you some 'wildflower' bouquets? They, of course, won't be wildflowers but things like lilacs, peonies, dalias, lisianthus, tulips, alstromeria, hydrangea, even miniature gerberas come in all kinds of colors and could easily compliment your palette! Ultimately though, you should seek out a florist and talk with them about what's in your price range. Beware of peonies! We've been getting peonies in for 2 weddings now and they've barely opened in two weeks. I doubt florists elsewhere are having much luck atm (though it could just be our wholesaler)! They still look nice and smell wonderful, though. Good luck!
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:UEFF...
Reply:alstromerias are fine flowers
http://www.helloasap.com/usa/bouquet-347... (in this bouquet alstromerias are with roses but it is possible to make the bouquet from alstromerias only like here http://www.internetbuket.ru/index.php?pa... the first one, purple
they are really nice
Reply:i LOVE green cymbidium orchids- they are very beautiful
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http...
Reply:Your flowers will be mainly white, roses and babies breath etc., with some greenery. Your husbands boutineer should be a flower from your boquet.
Ask the florist, they have a lot of great ideas and know all the flowers in season.
Reply:Have you checked out theknot.com great pics and resources. I do like the idea of lillies and pink roses, for something a little different look at peonies they are beautiful but thereselves too. Come in varieties of pinks.
Reply:Cala lillies
Reply:tulips, roses or lillies (cala are my favorite)
Bridesmaids flowers?????
My weddding is 5-12-07.my bridesmaids are wearing(I have 7)4 of the bridesmaids are wearing Palm Beach Coral and the other 3 are wearing canary(light orange and yellow)What kind of flowers should they carry.I have some ideas but it never hurts to get more info.Thanks
Bridesmaids flowers?????
Gerber Daisies will be perfect in orange and pink. Very hip, bright and fun.
If you want a more toned down look- try an interesting contrast of medium. Like feathery white peonies w/ curly willow and folded banana leaves.
Hope this helps!
Reply:Have them wear whatever color YOU are wearing (white/ivory?) with accents of the other colors. Have your bouquet done in the colors of their gowns accented in the color of your gown. If there are ribbon wraps, stick to white or ivory- or whatever color gown you are wearing or it will look like a candy shoppe.
It will be beautiful!
Reply:Since you have them wearing two different colors, maybe it would be nice to have the flowers contrasting each dress. Like have the girls wearing coral have canary flowers and vice versa. Or you could pick a nice neutral flower for both to carry - something white.
Reply:Oh, honey, do NOT pick your flowers before going to the florist, unless it really, really matters that they are carrying a specific flower.
The florist can show you tons of flowers that you've never even heard of that will look very nice with the colors of your bridal party. S/He is a professional and will have tons of fabulous ideas that can make your flowers very unique.
But if you walk in and say "I want this, this, and this, and do it this way," then that's exactly what you'll get. And you'll miss out on all those other possiblities, many of which could be much cheaper because they are in season.
Reply:have each bridesmaid carry a single rose in the opposite color they are wearing with both color of ribbons hanging from it. that would be my suggestion and be what i would do.
Reply:take a piece of fabric from each color your accenting and take it to the florist and they can match it and put it into the flowers.. My wedding was rainbow.
Reply:Talk to a local florist. They may be able to tell you some flower that are similar in color to your bridesmaid dresses. Or white roses would work too.
Reply:Lilies..
Reply:the onces with orange mix white and orange roses together and with the yellow, yellow and white roses....Good Luck!
Reply:Lilly's are really gorgeous in bouquets. I would do the light pink/ white Lilly's with peach roses. It would be beautiful and Lilly's are not very expensive:) Good Luck and Congratulations:)
Reply:go with something that will match your color scheme . . .
Reply:Check out this site for help, also you could ask the owner, she knows alot about what would look perfect. http://www.geocities.com/blondy600/down2...
Reply:Don't listen to the person who said don't pick your flowers before going to a florist. If you do that more and likely they will butter you up into getting some very expensive flower that deep down in your heart It is really not what you want. The worst thing ever is to go to a vendor and not have ideas to give them. Since your wedding is in the mid spring to mid summer, go with flowers that are in bloom. They will be cheaper and will last longer. Roses are available all year round and come in a variety of colors including yellow (papillon rose), orange (sensation rose), and even coral (barcarola rose). They can also be dyed the color that you prefer. Snap dragons come in yellow and are beautiful. Cream perfection tulips are almost like a butter like in yellow and can be quite beautiful. You can get alot of good tips in wedding books and magazines and the good old internet.
Bridesmaids flowers?????
Gerber Daisies will be perfect in orange and pink. Very hip, bright and fun.
If you want a more toned down look- try an interesting contrast of medium. Like feathery white peonies w/ curly willow and folded banana leaves.
Hope this helps!
Reply:Have them wear whatever color YOU are wearing (white/ivory?) with accents of the other colors. Have your bouquet done in the colors of their gowns accented in the color of your gown. If there are ribbon wraps, stick to white or ivory- or whatever color gown you are wearing or it will look like a candy shoppe.
It will be beautiful!
Reply:Since you have them wearing two different colors, maybe it would be nice to have the flowers contrasting each dress. Like have the girls wearing coral have canary flowers and vice versa. Or you could pick a nice neutral flower for both to carry - something white.
Reply:Oh, honey, do NOT pick your flowers before going to the florist, unless it really, really matters that they are carrying a specific flower.
The florist can show you tons of flowers that you've never even heard of that will look very nice with the colors of your bridal party. S/He is a professional and will have tons of fabulous ideas that can make your flowers very unique.
But if you walk in and say "I want this, this, and this, and do it this way," then that's exactly what you'll get. And you'll miss out on all those other possiblities, many of which could be much cheaper because they are in season.
Reply:have each bridesmaid carry a single rose in the opposite color they are wearing with both color of ribbons hanging from it. that would be my suggestion and be what i would do.
Reply:take a piece of fabric from each color your accenting and take it to the florist and they can match it and put it into the flowers.. My wedding was rainbow.
Reply:Talk to a local florist. They may be able to tell you some flower that are similar in color to your bridesmaid dresses. Or white roses would work too.
Reply:Lilies..
Reply:the onces with orange mix white and orange roses together and with the yellow, yellow and white roses....Good Luck!
Reply:Lilly's are really gorgeous in bouquets. I would do the light pink/ white Lilly's with peach roses. It would be beautiful and Lilly's are not very expensive:) Good Luck and Congratulations:)
Reply:go with something that will match your color scheme . . .
Reply:Check out this site for help, also you could ask the owner, she knows alot about what would look perfect. http://www.geocities.com/blondy600/down2...
Reply:Don't listen to the person who said don't pick your flowers before going to a florist. If you do that more and likely they will butter you up into getting some very expensive flower that deep down in your heart It is really not what you want. The worst thing ever is to go to a vendor and not have ideas to give them. Since your wedding is in the mid spring to mid summer, go with flowers that are in bloom. They will be cheaper and will last longer. Roses are available all year round and come in a variety of colors including yellow (papillon rose), orange (sensation rose), and even coral (barcarola rose). They can also be dyed the color that you prefer. Snap dragons come in yellow and are beautiful. Cream perfection tulips are almost like a butter like in yellow and can be quite beautiful. You can get alot of good tips in wedding books and magazines and the good old internet.
Can the yellow Saffron colour (sans fragrance) come from any other flower & be safely used instead.??
Common saffron substitutes include safflower (Carthamus tinctorius, which is often sold as "Portuguese saffron" or "assafroa") and turmeric (Curcuma longa).
Kindly click on the links below to learn about these two==
1 ) Safflower =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safflower
2 ) Turmeric =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric
Both are natural Dyes and safe for use .
Turmeric powder has great importance in Ayurvedic or Indian medicine .
Kindly click on the links below to learn about these two==
1 ) Safflower =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safflower
2 ) Turmeric =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric
Both are natural Dyes and safe for use .
Turmeric powder has great importance in Ayurvedic or Indian medicine .
Tomato plant flower are dying. Help!!!?
My tomato plants are doing well when it come to growing tall. but when the yellow flowers start to change to tomatos they die and fall off. Does anyone know what might be happening? Thanks.
Tomato plant flower are dying. Help!!!?
Hello
This is quite an unfortunate thing to happen to your tomatoe's although it is curable. What you have is blossom set, which causes the flowers to look beautiful but fall and die just before fertilization or just after preventing fruit. You need to buy a blossem set spray and spray the plant down with it as soon as possible. The longer you wait the more blossoms will fall and the lesser amount of fruit you will get. Goodluck.
Greenman
Reply:may well need magnesium --try epsom salts
Reply:There are several reasons why your tomatoes are failing to set fruit;
1) Excessive Nitrogen--Anything that creates lush vine conditions usually discourages bloom set. The most common 'culprit' is excessive fertilization...especially with nitrogen fertilization. (a 5-10-10 fertilizer applied once a moth is sufficient)
2) Dry Windy Conditions--You may need to establish windbreaks
3) Extreme Fluctuations in Temperatures-- If night temperatures fall below 55 or rise above 75 or if the day temps are above 90, the pollen becomes tacky and non-viable. Pollination cannot occur. If the bloom isn't pollinated, the bloom dies and falls off.
Other Suggestions;
Water the plants deeply once a week.
Apply a mulch around the base of the plants to maintain constant soil moisture levels.
Some recommend attempting hand-pollination with an artist brush or a gentle shaking of the plant/cage/support prior to the hottest part of the day will also help.
Fruit set will resume when temperatures moderate.
-Certified Professional Crop Consultant with over 30 years of experience and a Degree in Plant Science
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Tomato plant flower are dying. Help!!!?
Hello
This is quite an unfortunate thing to happen to your tomatoe's although it is curable. What you have is blossom set, which causes the flowers to look beautiful but fall and die just before fertilization or just after preventing fruit. You need to buy a blossem set spray and spray the plant down with it as soon as possible. The longer you wait the more blossoms will fall and the lesser amount of fruit you will get. Goodluck.
Greenman
Reply:may well need magnesium --try epsom salts
Reply:There are several reasons why your tomatoes are failing to set fruit;
1) Excessive Nitrogen--Anything that creates lush vine conditions usually discourages bloom set. The most common 'culprit' is excessive fertilization...especially with nitrogen fertilization. (a 5-10-10 fertilizer applied once a moth is sufficient)
2) Dry Windy Conditions--You may need to establish windbreaks
3) Extreme Fluctuations in Temperatures-- If night temperatures fall below 55 or rise above 75 or if the day temps are above 90, the pollen becomes tacky and non-viable. Pollination cannot occur. If the bloom isn't pollinated, the bloom dies and falls off.
Other Suggestions;
Water the plants deeply once a week.
Apply a mulch around the base of the plants to maintain constant soil moisture levels.
Some recommend attempting hand-pollination with an artist brush or a gentle shaking of the plant/cage/support prior to the hottest part of the day will also help.
Fruit set will resume when temperatures moderate.
-Certified Professional Crop Consultant with over 30 years of experience and a Degree in Plant Science
choosing loops
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