Gardening

Published on 30 October 2024 at 10:06

This is a newer border i started. All the ferns were transplanted from an area where they grow wild. They love full sun. I also added some sunpatients and lemon grass.

Watering

I get really stressed out while traveling and worry about my plants getting enough water. These spikes are great for using large bottles to water while you're gone

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Weeds

Who doesn't hate weeds? I struggle with them in Florida but it has gotten better over time. I stopped using harmful products such as Roundup and started making my own weed killer. I was very skeptical at first but it's been working very well.

I actually repurposed the large Roundup bottle and mix the following:

1 gal vinegar

2 c salt

1/4 c dawn

Mix vinegar and salt, shake well and let sit for an hour.

Add dawn and shake lightly

Poinsettas

I've always loved these but never was successful keeping them alive until i moved to Florida. I found the perfect shady spot for them. The taller one i have had for 3 years. the little one I just added.

Indoor Plants

Another thing i never was successful with was indoor plants. I finally found some I can't kill. Only require water once a week. My Christmas Cactus is 3 years old and My Money Tree is 3 months old.

Propagations

I tried propagating for the first time using Spider Plants. I think it's going great so far!

I've also been able to propagate succulents and have even grown an air plant in here!

Pineapples

I started growing these by Chopping off the top of a pineapple and planting it. They do great as long as critters don't come steal them! This is my third year I have had little pineapples grow!

Table Top Planter

First time trying to use one of these! Liking it so far! Normal table umbrella fits right through it and provides some shade for the plant. That's nice in Florida!

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Trellis Planter

I've always wanted to plant Bougainvillea but was kind of afraid seeing how unruly it can get, and it has a lot of thorns. So, I wanted to put it in a container it could grow up. Found this one on Amazon to let it thrive and grow up.

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