tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post4983904847941503067..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Cheap Tricks and Silly SolutionsBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36306722748517523862017-08-10T20:57:49.801-05:002017-08-10T20:57:49.801-05:00I try, Pat. I just looked at that sunflower today,...I try, Pat. I just looked at that sunflower today, and it's just covered with buds and new blooms. If I hadn't taped it, I would have missed all that!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2796961265709888042017-07-25T10:50:06.174-05:002017-07-25T10:50:06.174-05:00You are so smart. And optimistic. I think visualiz...You are so smart. And optimistic. I think visualizing success always helps.CommonWeederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704682182459794221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-39283968316610081112017-07-22T20:52:20.839-05:002017-07-22T20:52:20.839-05:00Ha! Good idea! ;-)Ha! Good idea! ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-22331770089644589832017-07-22T20:51:37.508-05:002017-07-22T20:51:37.508-05:00Yes, same here. It depends on the plant, the stage...Yes, same here. It depends on the plant, the stage of development, the point in the growing season, and other variables. Yay!: Sounds like you were successful with your fix!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46431746552429744442017-07-22T20:49:25.270-05:002017-07-22T20:49:25.270-05:00I agree: If I have a large patch of established, b...I agree: If I have a large patch of established, blooming plants, I'll just clip off the broken piece and move on. The ones I showed here were either just getting established or preparing to bloom. Might as well try to allow them to bloom anyway, I figured. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-91484787262805186452017-07-22T20:47:02.900-05:002017-07-22T20:47:02.900-05:00Yes, gardeners are a creative bunch. ;-) It's ...Yes, gardeners are a creative bunch. ;-) It's fun to try, anyway. I am not sure of the name of that first lily. Sadly, I don't have the names of my lilies--I planted them years ago. And I started this blog in part to make it easier to keep track of all the cultivar names as I add them. The straight species are a lot easier.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-54855301068893563232017-07-22T20:44:39.290-05:002017-07-22T20:44:39.290-05:00Those supports are awesome, aren't they? I hav...Those supports are awesome, aren't they? I have some semi-circular supports that work well for floppy shrubs and larger patches of perennials. Delphiniums used to grow well in my garden, but not anymore, for some reason. They're beautiful!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-39267661884838632402017-07-22T20:42:46.904-05:002017-07-22T20:42:46.904-05:00It was worth a try and, at least in these cases, i...It was worth a try and, at least in these cases, it worked ... and I had blooms I wouldn't have seen otherwise.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-52477133381437411872017-07-22T20:41:33.987-05:002017-07-22T20:41:33.987-05:00The electrical tape is a little silly, I guess. Bu...The electrical tape is a little silly, I guess. But I had one sunflower left from several I started from seed. Some critters had chewed on the stems. I hated to miss out on their sunny, bright faces, so I saved one, and now it's tall and full of multiple blooms. I guess it was worth it. The floral tape works really well for smaller boo-boos. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36991423332023038762017-07-22T20:39:20.219-05:002017-07-22T20:39:20.219-05:00Ha! Eventually, most of them can be cut. But it...Ha! Eventually, most of them can be cut. But it's sad to see them bent over and struggling before they bloom.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-203151429819579202017-07-21T15:44:33.930-05:002017-07-21T15:44:33.930-05:00You can add Plant Surgeon to your already impressi...You can add Plant Surgeon to your already impressive resumé.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-52443482910731837162017-07-20T06:35:00.215-05:002017-07-20T06:35:00.215-05:00Very nice! For me it depends on the plant. I hav...Very nice! For me it depends on the plant. I have a big branch of shrub that split last year that I tied up with green plastic tape, and it's still going strong!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-68949341073901980262017-07-18T08:18:40.621-05:002017-07-18T08:18:40.621-05:00I would say it depends on my mood and the plant:) ...I would say it depends on my mood and the plant:) Your beautiful daylilies are definitely worth the effort!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-716120952116904162017-07-17T21:09:02.278-05:002017-07-17T21:09:02.278-05:00The color of that first lily is very amazing for m...The color of that first lily is very amazing for me, i love it even in dress. And yes, i guess every gardener always do those "cheap/chip tricks and silly solutions", and we are always creative in trying what will work, hehe. The style depends on the situation, and we normally succeed, or fail in a few! Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73824597150014253322017-07-17T04:04:49.053-05:002017-07-17T04:04:49.053-05:00Well I have not tried your suggestions . . . (but ...Well I have not tried your suggestions . . . (but I will!)<br />Delphiniums challenge me the most . . .<br />I have some skinny wire like poles that have come in handy! Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73367181374117273902017-07-16T22:36:08.132-05:002017-07-16T22:36:08.132-05:00Great idea. I call it a clever solution!Great idea. I call it a clever solution!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-39328696662666448452017-07-16T13:31:24.247-05:002017-07-16T13:31:24.247-05:00What an excellent suggestion! I look forward to tr...What an excellent suggestion! I look forward to trying it out.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-61924390932888922982017-07-15T02:36:46.146-05:002017-07-15T02:36:46.146-05:00great example of TLC - only tall poppies should be...great example of TLC - only tall poppies should be cut down, not sunflowers or zinnies or daylilies (lol)Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-38014159394812892712017-07-14T21:24:33.647-05:002017-07-14T21:24:33.647-05:00Oh, I know. The wind storms have been awful lately...Oh, I know. The wind storms have been awful lately! I'm glad we're getting a break now. Sorry about the Sunflowers! I hope the staking helps!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-50625534993987800732017-07-14T21:17:33.695-05:002017-07-14T21:17:33.695-05:00For me, it depends on the plant, my mood, and the ...For me, it depends on the plant, my mood, and the conditions. If I have a huge patch of something, I'll often clip the damaged one and be done with it. But for tender new buds or shoots in limited numbers, I sometimes try to save them. The Sunflower was the only one left out of a batch I grew from seeds. The critters ate the rest of them, and this one had nibblings. The electrical tape patched it up and now the Sunflower is large and branching and welcoming tons of pollinators. So, I guess it was worth it. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-78827062086431249482017-07-14T21:14:13.065-05:002017-07-14T21:14:13.065-05:00Yes, good way to describe it, Lucy. LOL.Yes, good way to describe it, Lucy. LOL.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-38761764765563201832017-07-14T21:13:51.599-05:002017-07-14T21:13:51.599-05:00They don't last long enough. I wish they would...They don't last long enough. I wish they would bloom all summer! :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-89571336614789647542017-07-14T20:28:58.250-05:002017-07-14T20:28:58.250-05:00Oh dear, sorry about the storm damage! I'm so ...Oh dear, sorry about the storm damage! I'm so glad we're having a break from all that drama. Those winds were wicked, and it seemed like it was happening every other day for a while! Now I'm concerned about residual damage in our large Oaks. I think we'll have an arborist come out this fall and assess the health of the trees near the house.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-81798661298791364942017-07-14T20:26:20.617-05:002017-07-14T20:26:20.617-05:00Oh gosh, sorry about the deer/lilies! Sometimes I ...Oh gosh, sorry about the deer/lilies! Sometimes I let the buds/blooms/plants go, but sometimes I try a little heroic action. The Sunflower was the only one left out of a batch I grew from seeds. The critters ate the rest of them, and this one had nibblings. The electrical tape patched it up and now the Sunflower is large and branching and welcoming tons of pollinators. So, I guess it was worth it. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17725570622314223432017-07-14T20:22:02.696-05:002017-07-14T20:22:02.696-05:00You are welcome. Sometimes it works, sometimes it ...You are welcome. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But often it's worth a try. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com