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Gardening/Landscaping: Planting Trees, Flowers, and Shrubs
Posted on 2/2/16 at 8:11 am
Posted on 2/2/16 at 8:11 am
AZALEAS
Spring is approaching and my green thumb is itching. I built a deck about 2 years ago and on the back side i want to plant some Azalea bushes. I want large azaleas that are hearty and beautiful. Want to plant 2 different types, and alternate their locations. Definitely want to go with Formosa for 1, but can't decide on the other. What i want to do is plant Formosa, other azalea, formosa, other azalea, etc... I'll probably only be able to plant 5 or 6. Is there a white variety that grows as well as formosa?
Also, looking here lsuag center azalea and it suggests
My backyard gets mostly afternoon sun. Behind the deck, i would say the azalea's would get most of the sun from 1-5. Is this a big problem?
Also, what is suggested spacing for your standard (not dwarf) Azalea bush? I was thinking 4-5 feet.
TREES
I also want to plant a tree or 2. Was thinking of planting a Mayhaw and was curious of how well they grow, and the conditions for growing them. Not much information from lsu ag center on growing mayhaws that i could find.
Also, my fig tree looks pretty bad. I planted it 3 years ago and its very small, and i only got 1 fig last year, after getting a good crop the year before considering the size. Last year, it looked as if half the tree was dead, as only 1/2 of the tree grew leaves. I've heard that last year was a bad year for growing most anything, so wondering if i should just dig it up and replace it or hope it comes back this year.
I'm also having troubles with my satsuma tree i planted september 2014. Not growing much and no fruit. I had some small satsumas growing in spring/summer. They were tiny and green, but a strong wind blew them all off. Suggestions for those would be helpful.
Spring is approaching and my green thumb is itching. I built a deck about 2 years ago and on the back side i want to plant some Azalea bushes. I want large azaleas that are hearty and beautiful. Want to plant 2 different types, and alternate their locations. Definitely want to go with Formosa for 1, but can't decide on the other. What i want to do is plant Formosa, other azalea, formosa, other azalea, etc... I'll probably only be able to plant 5 or 6. Is there a white variety that grows as well as formosa?
Also, looking here lsuag center azalea and it suggests
quote:
Select a partial-sun to partial-shade location. This area can have 4-6 hours of direct sun daily. Avoid late afternoon sun, especially in the summer months.
My backyard gets mostly afternoon sun. Behind the deck, i would say the azalea's would get most of the sun from 1-5. Is this a big problem?
Also, what is suggested spacing for your standard (not dwarf) Azalea bush? I was thinking 4-5 feet.
TREES
I also want to plant a tree or 2. Was thinking of planting a Mayhaw and was curious of how well they grow, and the conditions for growing them. Not much information from lsu ag center on growing mayhaws that i could find.
Also, my fig tree looks pretty bad. I planted it 3 years ago and its very small, and i only got 1 fig last year, after getting a good crop the year before considering the size. Last year, it looked as if half the tree was dead, as only 1/2 of the tree grew leaves. I've heard that last year was a bad year for growing most anything, so wondering if i should just dig it up and replace it or hope it comes back this year.
I'm also having troubles with my satsuma tree i planted september 2014. Not growing much and no fruit. I had some small satsumas growing in spring/summer. They were tiny and green, but a strong wind blew them all off. Suggestions for those would be helpful.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 8:34 am to BugAC
quote:
AZALEAS
man for some reason none of my azaleas bloomed last year, and this year, when some started blooming last month becuase of the weather, none of mine bloomed either...
not sure what to do, I trimmed them this past summer hoping to stimulate some new growth, we'll see
Posted on 2/2/16 at 9:20 am to Theboot32
nobody's bloomed last year evidently
I've got indicas as big as school busses and they didn't bloom, neither did any of my neighbors'
Weird
to the OP, contact the LSU Ag Center Coop Extension in your area they have all the info and help you will ever need
I've got indicas as big as school busses and they didn't bloom, neither did any of my neighbors'
Weird
to the OP, contact the LSU Ag Center Coop Extension in your area they have all the info and help you will ever need
Posted on 2/2/16 at 10:08 am to cgrand
I planted some Encore Azaleas that are the only patented brand of azaleas to bloom in spring summer and fall. A minimum of four to six hours of direct sunlight per day is required for proper blooms.
Encore Azaleas
Encore Azaleas
Posted on 2/2/16 at 11:27 am to Theboot32
quote:
trimmed them this past summer hoping to stimulate some new growth, we'll see
For azaleas that bloom in the spring, do not trim them after July 4th. At least that's what I've always been told.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 11:59 am to BugAC
I put a knee high mayhaw in my yard 2 yrs ago. Full sun, plenty of water and still barely waist high. It's very wirey and pruning isn't an issue now, but I can see it will be a big chore later. I'm starting to have second thoughts and may take it out to add another satsuma.
I'm in NW Houston.
I'm in NW Houston.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 12:04 pm to BugAC
BTW a great looking, fast growing fruit tree you can consider is a loquat (japanese plum). its an evergreen with very cool looking foliage that after a few years will flower and make very tasty little fruits
i have two in my yard, they really are pleasing
re: satsumas you need to fertilize and keep the worms off them, while they are young. once they get big you can leave them alone. keep an eye out for yellowing of the leaves and aphids also
i have two in my yard, they really are pleasing
re: satsumas you need to fertilize and keep the worms off them, while they are young. once they get big you can leave them alone. keep an eye out for yellowing of the leaves and aphids also
Posted on 2/2/16 at 12:05 pm to cgrand
on mayhaws, persimmons and similar, i like the native trees best. it may take them longer to fruit, and may be harder to find, but they'll live longer and be maintenance free. nothing prettier than a few mayhaws in flower as a sign of spring on the way
Posted on 2/2/16 at 12:34 pm to cgrand
When you plant the azaleas throw a handful of nails in the hole before you put the plant in the hole.
They love the iron.
They love the iron.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 2:39 pm to BugAC
Consider a native azalea along with the other varieties we're used to seeing. It's deciduous, but has a really pretty yellow flower that's a nice contrast when paired with the purples and pinks of your other azaleas.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 2:57 pm to Wortivi22
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I put a knee high mayhaw in my yard 2 yrs ago. Full sun, plenty of water and still barely waist high. It's very wirey and pruning isn't an issue now, but I can see it will be a big chore later. I'm starting to have second thoughts and may take it out to add another satsuma.
I'm in NW Houston.
I have a giant Mayhaw (15 ft tall and probably 25 ft wide). It makes plenty of fruit, but fighting whatever bug larvae gets in them (every single fruit will have a worm if I don't spray) is a constant chore and the end result is not really worth the effort, so you won't be missing anything, IMO.
Posted on 2/2/16 at 3:49 pm to BugAC
How big do Azeleas get? I need some shrubs for my courtyard that wont get much bigger than 3-4 feet.
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