I just moved to a house in Kingman, Arizona and have found that the weather here is much cooler (almost like Southern California weather), so I would like to plant some trees (possibly lemons and those trees that bloom white flowers), but not sure what would survive out here.
What kind of trees/plants can I grow living in Kingman, Arizona?
I lived in Kingman for 8 years once. You have to shelter from the wind and the heat. I lived north of town out towards the Duval Copper mine where I worked.
I had several fruit trees and a vegetable garden.
Make sure the soil has plenty of humas so it wont dry out and your house or something blocks from the wind.
I lived out near what was then the inspection station and the wind blew 7 days a week 365 days a year. That was the enemy to growing anything in the hot summer. Water water Water. I lived there around 1968-1976, Good luck
Reply:Acacia, creosote and agave are common to the landscape. Stay with native plants as they will survive the longest. Citrus fruits should be fine as long as you keep them watered. You may also consider dwarf citrus trees as an alternative to waiting for the tree to grow to full-size. See the links below for additional info. Good luck.
Reply:To help water deeply, consider placing a 2-3 foot plastic pipe, 3-4 inches in diameter near the tree, and water into it. And be sure to use mulch to help cool the ground under the tree.
Reply:Head for your nearest full time garden center and ask for advice.
Look around where you live to see what is growing.
Walk around the area and talk to local gardeners.
Good luck and have fun.
Toothbrush
Monday, February 13, 2012
Blue flowers?
I'm having a celestial themed wedding and want to mix dark blue flowers with white flowers. What are some different types of dark blue flowers or what kind of flowers can be dyed that shade? I don't really know alot about flowers so pictures would be insanely helpful is possible.
Blue flowers?
http://www.flowerguide.com/
http://www.flowersociety.com/flower-colo...
http://www.flowerpowernetwork.com/newsle...
http://www.aboutflowers.com/florallibrar...
Those sites all have pictures that should help you narrow down what you like.
I'm a little worried you won't be able to find that dark blue shade you want for the celestial theme, though. It's going to be a tough color to get...even dyed. Most flowers that come in blue lean towards a purple hue.
You might want to think about doing something a little different...like naming yourself the "shining star" if the event and incorporating metallics into your bouquet. Maybe let your bridesmaids wear the dark blue and have them carry ivory and metallic bouquets?
Reply:blue dahlias
bluebonnets
I don't know much about flowers, either, but if you do a Yahoo! photo search for "blue flowers", you can find lots of pictures. Print out the ones you like, and take them to a flower shop for identification and pricing...just a thought!
Good luck %26amp; congrats!
Reply:Roses can be dyed a gorgeous color of blue - I got these for my husband last year for Valentine's Day:
http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206...
I'm not sure if they are as dark as you'd like but talk to your florist to see if they can be darker or not. There are no 'natural' blue flowers in the color I think you want so anything would be dyed or try silks.
Reply:I had blue orchids in my bouquet - they start out a gorgeous turquoise color and turn deep blue/purple at the center...I think they're dyed, but you can find them at floral shops easily.
Reply:blue tulips will be cool for a decoration
Reply:Hmmm...well roses can be dyed any color you want. I think tulips can as well. Something nice would be blue roses and white tulips with some baby's breath thrown in there too!
Check out this site for pics of bridal bouquets....
http://weddings.theknot.com/gallery/gall...
Reply:Dephiniums can be blue. Batchelor buttons are blue. Lupine are blue. You could dye white carnations and maybe even daisies.
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Blue flowers?
http://www.flowerguide.com/
http://www.flowersociety.com/flower-colo...
http://www.flowerpowernetwork.com/newsle...
http://www.aboutflowers.com/florallibrar...
Those sites all have pictures that should help you narrow down what you like.
I'm a little worried you won't be able to find that dark blue shade you want for the celestial theme, though. It's going to be a tough color to get...even dyed. Most flowers that come in blue lean towards a purple hue.
You might want to think about doing something a little different...like naming yourself the "shining star" if the event and incorporating metallics into your bouquet. Maybe let your bridesmaids wear the dark blue and have them carry ivory and metallic bouquets?
Reply:blue dahlias
bluebonnets
I don't know much about flowers, either, but if you do a Yahoo! photo search for "blue flowers", you can find lots of pictures. Print out the ones you like, and take them to a flower shop for identification and pricing...just a thought!
Good luck %26amp; congrats!
Reply:Roses can be dyed a gorgeous color of blue - I got these for my husband last year for Valentine's Day:
http://s200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206...
I'm not sure if they are as dark as you'd like but talk to your florist to see if they can be darker or not. There are no 'natural' blue flowers in the color I think you want so anything would be dyed or try silks.
Reply:I had blue orchids in my bouquet - they start out a gorgeous turquoise color and turn deep blue/purple at the center...I think they're dyed, but you can find them at floral shops easily.
Reply:blue tulips will be cool for a decoration
Reply:Hmmm...well roses can be dyed any color you want. I think tulips can as well. Something nice would be blue roses and white tulips with some baby's breath thrown in there too!
Check out this site for pics of bridal bouquets....
http://weddings.theknot.com/gallery/gall...
Reply:Dephiniums can be blue. Batchelor buttons are blue. Lupine are blue. You could dye white carnations and maybe even daisies.
What kind of plant does this sound like to you?
I recently bought two hanging pots at a greenhouse in my area. The woman that runs the the greenhouses was out, but had her son collecting money and such for her. I asked him a few questions about the plants, but he wasn't sure. He told me it was something that sounded like pakopa/pacopa or cakopa/cokopa... but, I can't google anything that resembles that! Anyway, to give you a rundown, I live in southern WV. The plant is in a hanging pot and it trails/hangs down over the edges. It is very green with many tiny white flowers with yellow middles. The flowers tend to be at the ends of the stems. None of the stems are upright, they all lay down and flow over the sides. I believe the tiny flowers (about 1 cm across) have about four to five different petals, but the petals are connected and it is more of a circle. I may be able to get a picture. Any help would be appreciated because I need to know how to care for it!
What kind of plant does this sound like to you?
It's called ..not sure of spelling so I'll sound it out....ba-cope-a.
Many garden centers add it to combo pots and hanging baskets.It comes in white and purple.It trails down and is nice.Enjoy and I hope I helped somewhat.Happy gardening~
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Reply:No idea, but have you considered going back to the shop where you got it and asking the owner?
What kind of plant does this sound like to you?
It's called ..not sure of spelling so I'll sound it out....ba-cope-a.
Many garden centers add it to combo pots and hanging baskets.It comes in white and purple.It trails down and is nice.Enjoy and I hope I helped somewhat.Happy gardening~
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Reply:No idea, but have you considered going back to the shop where you got it and asking the owner?
What are the small, white, protruding structures on this Haworthia attenuata?
Are they buds? Flowers? Help, please?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Green...
Thanks in advance!
What are the small, white, protruding structures on this Haworthia attenuata?
The species is having variegated leaves with alternate green and white bands =
http://images.google.co.in/images?hl=en%26amp;...
From = A Botanist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Green...
Thanks in advance!
What are the small, white, protruding structures on this Haworthia attenuata?
The species is having variegated leaves with alternate green and white bands =
http://images.google.co.in/images?hl=en%26amp;...
From = A Botanist
Why do honey bees get drunk off the flowering palm tree in my back yard?
White flowering palm tree. Bees swarm around the flowers and eventually fall to the ground. Apparently the flowers contain some kind of drug that affects the bees so they cannot fly,walk or turn over. I cannot see other insects or birds that visit the tree.
Why do honey bees get drunk off the flowering palm tree in my back yard?
As you said, they are drunk.
The flowers produce sugar, and where there is sugar, water and warmth, there are yeast cells and therefore alcohol. The bees drink this alcoholic nectar and - well, they get a buzz. Another one.
Fortunately for them, their brains are tiny so the hangover probably doesn't amount to much :)
Reply:Didn't you just answer your own question?
speed ice skates
Why do honey bees get drunk off the flowering palm tree in my back yard?
As you said, they are drunk.
The flowers produce sugar, and where there is sugar, water and warmth, there are yeast cells and therefore alcohol. The bees drink this alcoholic nectar and - well, they get a buzz. Another one.
Fortunately for them, their brains are tiny so the hangover probably doesn't amount to much :)
Reply:Didn't you just answer your own question?
speed ice skates
What kind of tree is in my backyard?
I live in Brooklyn NY and there is this beautiful big green leaf tree and it now, since the weather is warm, small white flowers have bloomed.
The leaf's are very big and a vibrant green color. the lines on the leaf are symetrical.
The flowers are small and white with a delicate black line design in the inside.
What kind of tree is this??
What kind of tree is in my backyard?
Take a small branch to a garden center.
Reply:sounds like it may be a catauba
or linden, hard to pinpoint without seeing
for my self. there are tree guide books
that may help,check the book stores.
The leaf's are very big and a vibrant green color. the lines on the leaf are symetrical.
The flowers are small and white with a delicate black line design in the inside.
What kind of tree is this??
What kind of tree is in my backyard?
Take a small branch to a garden center.
Reply:sounds like it may be a catauba
or linden, hard to pinpoint without seeing
for my self. there are tree guide books
that may help,check the book stores.
What color flowers should I get for my bridal bouquet?
My bridesmaid's dresses are turquoise. I was thinking of getting colorful flowers (reds, blues, purples) for myself and whites and pastels for them to create a contrast. But I'm afraid that if my bouquet is too colorful it will take away too much attention from my beautiful white gown. Anyone have experience with that? Thanks
What color flowers should I get for my bridal bouquet?
I would stick with a little more muted colors for your bouquet because I think you're right about it taking attention away from your gown. Maybe you could have more exotic looking flowers and the bridesmaids could have just plain bouquets. Or you could have a variety of pastel colored flowers and your bridesmaids could have just white bouquets, or white with one other color instead of all the colors. In the end though, it's your wedding, and you should do whatever makes you happiest! People will notice your gown no matter what your bouquet looks like!
Hope that helps!
Reply:I think what you are doing sounds fine. I think the colorful bouquet will draw attention to yourself, and therefore the dress. Plus, people will see the dress afterwards as well. I am doing colorful gerbera daisies and sunflowers.
Reply:for the flowers.. i say go with your favorites..
not just base it on colour..
Reply:No offense, but everyone has seen every version of a white wedding gown and would likely appreciate something unique to enhance it. Just go with whatever you and your fiance likes...yes I said your fiance as its his wedding too.
Reply:I would do their in a color. make theirs smaller and you should have a big white one with pale pinks!
Reply:Have you thought about fans and having flowers arranged near the bottom -- not too many flowers to over power the fan.. but each of you have fans - the bridemades in their respective frock colourings just one carnation and fern.. and you could have a wee bit of gold in yours. Such as white and pick carnations with a gold ribbon just a thought
No they are not old fashioned either... even umbrella's something different
Reply:I had a large, colorful bridal bouquet and it was stunning! If you go that route, your bridesmaid's bouquets should be very monotone (especially if they're wearing turquoise). Style of your bouquet should be complementary to the setting of your wedding and overall tone (formal or casual, etc)
Reply:White and light green.
Reply:i suggest combination of pink, jasmine and rosy colors
Reply:Get peonies, they are only available one month out of the year, so take advantage of it. They are the most beautiful flower to have in a bouquet. Yet very pricey... And yes you are thinking of a way to colorful flower for yourself. Brides should have either white or pink or red. But those flowers don't come in red. Good luck
Reply:having some color in your bouquet can be beautiful and actually add to your dress and help break up all the white if your dress is very wide at the bottom (ball gown shape)
my bouquet had white and yellow star lilies with small white stephonitis flowers to fill it in, which was enough color to make the flowwers pop without overpowwering the dress. two-tone flowers like tulips or dafodils could do the same thing if they had white tips.
Reply:My bridesmaid dresses are pool and my girls are carrying peach gerbera daisies and I am carrying blush Calla lillies, they are an absolutely gorgeous combination.
Reply:I would do all the colors you want just add white flowers in them, you can do the colors in little bits each and it will be very pretty. Do alot of fill flowers in misc colors instead of the large flowers.
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What color flowers should I get for my bridal bouquet?
I would stick with a little more muted colors for your bouquet because I think you're right about it taking attention away from your gown. Maybe you could have more exotic looking flowers and the bridesmaids could have just plain bouquets. Or you could have a variety of pastel colored flowers and your bridesmaids could have just white bouquets, or white with one other color instead of all the colors. In the end though, it's your wedding, and you should do whatever makes you happiest! People will notice your gown no matter what your bouquet looks like!
Hope that helps!
Reply:I think what you are doing sounds fine. I think the colorful bouquet will draw attention to yourself, and therefore the dress. Plus, people will see the dress afterwards as well. I am doing colorful gerbera daisies and sunflowers.
Reply:for the flowers.. i say go with your favorites..
not just base it on colour..
Reply:No offense, but everyone has seen every version of a white wedding gown and would likely appreciate something unique to enhance it. Just go with whatever you and your fiance likes...yes I said your fiance as its his wedding too.
Reply:I would do their in a color. make theirs smaller and you should have a big white one with pale pinks!
Reply:Have you thought about fans and having flowers arranged near the bottom -- not too many flowers to over power the fan.. but each of you have fans - the bridemades in their respective frock colourings just one carnation and fern.. and you could have a wee bit of gold in yours. Such as white and pick carnations with a gold ribbon just a thought
No they are not old fashioned either... even umbrella's something different
Reply:I had a large, colorful bridal bouquet and it was stunning! If you go that route, your bridesmaid's bouquets should be very monotone (especially if they're wearing turquoise). Style of your bouquet should be complementary to the setting of your wedding and overall tone (formal or casual, etc)
Reply:White and light green.
Reply:i suggest combination of pink, jasmine and rosy colors
Reply:Get peonies, they are only available one month out of the year, so take advantage of it. They are the most beautiful flower to have in a bouquet. Yet very pricey... And yes you are thinking of a way to colorful flower for yourself. Brides should have either white or pink or red. But those flowers don't come in red. Good luck
Reply:having some color in your bouquet can be beautiful and actually add to your dress and help break up all the white if your dress is very wide at the bottom (ball gown shape)
my bouquet had white and yellow star lilies with small white stephonitis flowers to fill it in, which was enough color to make the flowwers pop without overpowwering the dress. two-tone flowers like tulips or dafodils could do the same thing if they had white tips.
Reply:My bridesmaid dresses are pool and my girls are carrying peach gerbera daisies and I am carrying blush Calla lillies, they are an absolutely gorgeous combination.
Reply:I would do all the colors you want just add white flowers in them, you can do the colors in little bits each and it will be very pretty. Do alot of fill flowers in misc colors instead of the large flowers.
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