North Louisiana, want to landscape around horse breeding barn, but what can I plant that is not toxic to horses. Would like to plant crape myrtles and bradford pears down drive way, but have a 750' concrete trough that runs along the outside of paddocks that I want to plant flowers in. Also plant hedges along outside of barn. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Toxic Plants to horses?
http://www.whmentors.org/saf/poison.html
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/tox...
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/live...
http://www.jupiterhorsemens.org/recogniz...
click on the above links and they will tell you what you need to know!hope they help you!
Reply:The only nes I'm certain of are yews. All yews are toxic to livestock.
Reply:YEW IS DEADLY.....SO ARE LOTS OF OTHERS IN DIFFERENT DEGREES OF TOXICITY......THEY WILL TRIM ANY TREES NEAR ENOUGH TO STRETCH THEIR NECKS TO.....CASTOR BEAN IS DEADLY AND YEW ....AND MAKE THE PLANTER S FAR OUT FROM THE PADDOCK FENCING LIKE PUT RR TIES TWO SIDE BY SIDE THEN PLANT....
Reply:The only plant that comes to mind quickly is larkspur. If it even falls into water, it can leach toxins that will kill animals.
Check out this site:
HorseNetwork Tools - Poisonous Plants
... Poisonous Plants. The following is a list of plants known to be toxic to horses ... Yellow Star Thistle: Russian Knapweed. Back to Charts and Tables ...www.horsenetwork.com/reference/poison... - 4k - Cached -
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Gardening frost?
we had a severe frost april 7-9 and wilted or killed most of
the new growth on crape myrtles , rose of sharon and some
of the trees such as oak. will they survive or what damage
control can i do? i am in atlanta, ga area.
Gardening frost?
Don't do anything now wait and see what was killed and remove it later. If it was frost thats not to bad but if you had a freeze then some stuff will die. You may not get blooms this year.
the new growth on crape myrtles , rose of sharon and some
of the trees such as oak. will they survive or what damage
control can i do? i am in atlanta, ga area.
Gardening frost?
Don't do anything now wait and see what was killed and remove it later. If it was frost thats not to bad but if you had a freeze then some stuff will die. You may not get blooms this year.
I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?
I’m thinking about moving the Azaleas I have planted in front of my house. My house faces the southeast and it has been to hot and dry for them here in Arkansas for the last few years. What would be a nice low growing plant for this flower box? I need one that can tolerate heat and drought and would be low maintenance. I’m thinking about one of the dwarf Crape Myrtles called Tight Wad. Would this be a good choice? Anyone have any other ideas?
I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?
I wouldn't consider crape myrtles drought tolerant.
Rather you might consider Burro's tail ( a type of Sedum) and other Sedum. There are many varieties, and many do not look like the other.
There are some forms of Rhapheolepis indica that are dwarf. Ballerina is one. Some might know it as India Hawthorne.
Reply:I agree with the Burros Tail.. I have one and it is thriving on such little water.It get the most awesome flowers on it a few times a year. And i would say it is the best for a dry environment.
Reply:I recommend bashams party pink crape myrtles.
fast growing, great shade and color in 3-5 years, annual care.
http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/trees/crape...
Reply:CACTUS
Reply:Crape Myrtles is the best plant I've ever planted. Maitenance free except for a little pruning. Blooms all summer long. My soil type is clay and I don't even water it.
Reply:Try delosperma (Ice Plant)
I need planting ideas for heat and drought resistant plants.?
I wouldn't consider crape myrtles drought tolerant.
Rather you might consider Burro's tail ( a type of Sedum) and other Sedum. There are many varieties, and many do not look like the other.
There are some forms of Rhapheolepis indica that are dwarf. Ballerina is one. Some might know it as India Hawthorne.
Reply:I agree with the Burros Tail.. I have one and it is thriving on such little water.It get the most awesome flowers on it a few times a year. And i would say it is the best for a dry environment.
Reply:I recommend bashams party pink crape myrtles.
fast growing, great shade and color in 3-5 years, annual care.
http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/trees/crape...
Reply:CACTUS
Reply:Crape Myrtles is the best plant I've ever planted. Maitenance free except for a little pruning. Blooms all summer long. My soil type is clay and I don't even water it.
Reply:Try delosperma (Ice Plant)
Making a cedar walking stick?
Hi there, so this year we are making Christmas presents for each other. I have made my dad a fine and beautiful walking stick from Crape Myrtle and now I have cut a small cedar down to make a walking stick for my brother. Going to make one for his wife out of a holly tree. Does anyone have any experience making walking sticks from these two woods?
Making a cedar walking stick?
If you just cut it recently, you'll want to give the wood time to cure. My geocaching friends are into making their own walking sticks.
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.p...
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Reply:A great idea-----a hand made gift that will last for years and promote healthy living. Something that you spent time on and did not rush at the last minute to the mall for.
-----I smile when I think "there is a few dollars Walmart will not get!!"
Making a cedar walking stick?
If you just cut it recently, you'll want to give the wood time to cure. My geocaching friends are into making their own walking sticks.
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.p...
.
Reply:A great idea-----a hand made gift that will last for years and promote healthy living. Something that you spent time on and did not rush at the last minute to the mall for.
-----I smile when I think "there is a few dollars Walmart will not get!!"
Lantana question?
First of all...I just purchased 55 plants such as crape myrtle, shrubs, oleander, hibiscus, texas mountain laurel, plumbago, etc at Lowe's. All for $3.25.
You should call your Lowes to see if they have this stuff on the clearance racks too and go take advantage of the cheap prices! They need a little TLC, but still look great!
My question is...the lantanas I purchased did not come with directions. how big do they grow?
thanks!
Lantana question?
Some are ground covers such as New Gold only grows 9" to 12" high and 18" wide, some grow from 3' to 5' high and as wide. After the word lantana, did it show the sub-species such as Lantana aculeata L. ; Lantana camara L. var. aculeata (L.) Moldenke
Lantana camara L. var. flava (Medik.) Moldenke
Lantana camara L. var. hybrida (Neubert) Moldenke
Lantana camara L. var. mista (L.) Bailey
Lantana camara L. var. mutabilis (Hook.) Bailey
Lantana camara L. var. nivea (Vent.) Bailey
Lantana camara L. var. sanguinea (Medik.) Bailey
Lantana tiliifolia ; each one of these grows at varying heights and widths.
Thanks for the Lowes tip; we're going to head in there tonight!
Reply:Lantana's growth patterns depend on the water they receive and the sun they get. In full sun, they will be a bush and will be about 2' tall to about 4' depending on the variety. They all love full sun and will do well as a driveway edging because they love the heat and full sun.
They can grow long and scragly if they are in shade. They can get taller in the shade as they look for sun but you will not get a bush...more of a vine.
Reply:You got a great deal at Lowe's.
I purchased a Lantana at Lowe's two days ago. It grows 3 feet high, 4 feet wide. They like arid conditions---not much water.
JUDGE'S JUNGLE
Reply:Don't you just love the Lowe's clearence? I just purchased 8 Rose of Sharon for 50 cents each because they were root bound and looked nasty. I asked the manager if she could give me a discount on them because they were ailing and she asked me what I'd pay for them. I got the great deal and all they need is a little TLC. I buy lots of my plants that way. Anyhow, as for your question, Lantana can get about 4-5 ft tall and they spread out really wide. I'm guessing mine has about an 8 foot spread. They like full sun and seem to thrive on neglect. I rarely water mine and it grows like a weed. Make sure you have a large area for it to grow in and don't plant anything too close because it will smother it. If you have the area then don't be afraid of it's growth habit because it is a beautiful plant that flowers all season long. Oh, it dies back each winter and comes back fuller every year.
Good Luck
flowers and gifts
You should call your Lowes to see if they have this stuff on the clearance racks too and go take advantage of the cheap prices! They need a little TLC, but still look great!
My question is...the lantanas I purchased did not come with directions. how big do they grow?
thanks!
Lantana question?
Some are ground covers such as New Gold only grows 9" to 12" high and 18" wide, some grow from 3' to 5' high and as wide. After the word lantana, did it show the sub-species such as Lantana aculeata L. ; Lantana camara L. var. aculeata (L.) Moldenke
Lantana camara L. var. flava (Medik.) Moldenke
Lantana camara L. var. hybrida (Neubert) Moldenke
Lantana camara L. var. mista (L.) Bailey
Lantana camara L. var. mutabilis (Hook.) Bailey
Lantana camara L. var. nivea (Vent.) Bailey
Lantana camara L. var. sanguinea (Medik.) Bailey
Lantana tiliifolia ; each one of these grows at varying heights and widths.
Thanks for the Lowes tip; we're going to head in there tonight!
Reply:Lantana's growth patterns depend on the water they receive and the sun they get. In full sun, they will be a bush and will be about 2' tall to about 4' depending on the variety. They all love full sun and will do well as a driveway edging because they love the heat and full sun.
They can grow long and scragly if they are in shade. They can get taller in the shade as they look for sun but you will not get a bush...more of a vine.
Reply:You got a great deal at Lowe's.
I purchased a Lantana at Lowe's two days ago. It grows 3 feet high, 4 feet wide. They like arid conditions---not much water.
JUDGE'S JUNGLE
Reply:Don't you just love the Lowe's clearence? I just purchased 8 Rose of Sharon for 50 cents each because they were root bound and looked nasty. I asked the manager if she could give me a discount on them because they were ailing and she asked me what I'd pay for them. I got the great deal and all they need is a little TLC. I buy lots of my plants that way. Anyhow, as for your question, Lantana can get about 4-5 ft tall and they spread out really wide. I'm guessing mine has about an 8 foot spread. They like full sun and seem to thrive on neglect. I rarely water mine and it grows like a weed. Make sure you have a large area for it to grow in and don't plant anything too close because it will smother it. If you have the area then don't be afraid of it's growth habit because it is a beautiful plant that flowers all season long. Oh, it dies back each winter and comes back fuller every year.
Good Luck
flowers and gifts
Septic & tree planting help. How far from the disposal field should my trees be? How far from septic tank? ++
And, how far from dosing tank (whatever that is). I planted some holly bushes and scotch broom close to the tanks (within 3 feet of the covers). Will this be a problem. I have a crape myrtle about 10 - 15 feet away. I want to add a dogwood, cleveland pear and a red maple around the yard - what is the closest that they should be to the field and the tanks? Thanks in advance!
Septic %26amp; tree planting help. How far from the disposal field should my trees be? How far from septic tank? ++
I have the same problem, I have a septic tank in the middle of my property. You need to know that the spread of roots from a tree or shrub equals the spread of the shrub or tree at maturity. So, what ever you buy, besides needing to know what the height of the plant will be at maturity, WHAT WILL BE ITS SPREAD OR WIDTH?. That's how far out the roots will come, thus, you take that into consideration when figuring out how far away it needs to be planted from your tank.
Reply:that is a very hard question to answer what you need to know is what is the ROOTING of you plants and trees
do the produce small shallow roots or large deep roots
and never plant any WATER seeking roots near the tank the roots will seek the water out and destroy your system
Reply:well it all depends where you live, because different states have different codes. I think that you should put the trees at least 7ft from your septic tank, that way the sprouts of the tree won't give you any trouble with the septic tank.
Septic %26amp; tree planting help. How far from the disposal field should my trees be? How far from septic tank? ++
I have the same problem, I have a septic tank in the middle of my property. You need to know that the spread of roots from a tree or shrub equals the spread of the shrub or tree at maturity. So, what ever you buy, besides needing to know what the height of the plant will be at maturity, WHAT WILL BE ITS SPREAD OR WIDTH?. That's how far out the roots will come, thus, you take that into consideration when figuring out how far away it needs to be planted from your tank.
Reply:that is a very hard question to answer what you need to know is what is the ROOTING of you plants and trees
do the produce small shallow roots or large deep roots
and never plant any WATER seeking roots near the tank the roots will seek the water out and destroy your system
Reply:well it all depends where you live, because different states have different codes. I think that you should put the trees at least 7ft from your septic tank, that way the sprouts of the tree won't give you any trouble with the septic tank.
Wiccan advice needed: How to make a wand?
For a while I've been looking into acquiring a wand to see if I "click" with it. Lucky for me, a limb from one of my Crape Myrtle trees fell off recently due to a rain storm. I also have a quarts point I've been saving. Problem is that the quarts point is as big around as the thickest part of the tree branch, so I can't embed the crystal into the branch as I would like.
Do any fellow Wiccans or Pagans out there have a creative way to bind the crystal and branch together without it falling apart? I realize I need to use silver wire, but will that be sturdy enough?
Detailed answers are greatly appreciated!
Wiccan advice needed: How to make a wand?
you mite just want to get a smaller crystal. The crystal you have now . you could put it in a small leather bag and keep it with you. it is best to make sure your crystal is embedded into the wood/ branch. if you really prefer this crystal to be used with your wand some like to dangle them on with leather bands and silver wire.... just remember that you will be moving this wand about much so what ever you do make sure it is sturdy. Good luck and
Blessed be...
Reply:do you have a broom yet? if so is it as good as harry potties?
Reply:e mail me
Reply:We have detailed instructions in my church....come look!
Just kidding, I am Christian, but I'm a true Christian who loves everyone for who they are. And so I will try to help you.
Take a look at some of the beautiful silver jewellery that is being created by wrapping the silver wire around the gem in a haphazard, chaotic fashion. These pieces hold through wear and tear but are spectacularly beautiful in their organic nature. Also, a bauble of silver or a secondary gem on the tip would work well to anchor the gem. This is all assuming that it would be inappropriate to drill a whole through the gem, which might alter its properties.
Good luck!
--Ginny
Do any fellow Wiccans or Pagans out there have a creative way to bind the crystal and branch together without it falling apart? I realize I need to use silver wire, but will that be sturdy enough?
Detailed answers are greatly appreciated!
Wiccan advice needed: How to make a wand?
you mite just want to get a smaller crystal. The crystal you have now . you could put it in a small leather bag and keep it with you. it is best to make sure your crystal is embedded into the wood/ branch. if you really prefer this crystal to be used with your wand some like to dangle them on with leather bands and silver wire.... just remember that you will be moving this wand about much so what ever you do make sure it is sturdy. Good luck and
Blessed be...
Reply:do you have a broom yet? if so is it as good as harry potties?
Reply:e mail me
Reply:We have detailed instructions in my church....come look!
Just kidding, I am Christian, but I'm a true Christian who loves everyone for who they are. And so I will try to help you.
Take a look at some of the beautiful silver jewellery that is being created by wrapping the silver wire around the gem in a haphazard, chaotic fashion. These pieces hold through wear and tear but are spectacularly beautiful in their organic nature. Also, a bauble of silver or a secondary gem on the tip would work well to anchor the gem. This is all assuming that it would be inappropriate to drill a whole through the gem, which might alter its properties.
Good luck!
--Ginny
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