Comments for The English Lady Landscape & Home http://theenglishlady.com/blog Organically Improving Our Lives One Project At A Time Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:43:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Contact Us by Karen http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6229 Karen Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:43:10 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6229 Maureen, I have a huge problem with ragweed in one of my perennial gardens. I have dug it up for a few years now and it keeps coming back and spreading. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all? Will I be able to plant anything in that area? If so, when. Also, when is the best time to cut back ornamental grasses? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Karen Maureen,
I have a huge problem with ragweed in one of my perennial gardens. I have dug it up for a few years now and it keeps coming back and spreading. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all? Will I be able to plant anything in that area? If so, when.

Also, when is the best time to cut back ornamental grasses? Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
Karen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6227 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:19:27 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6227 Elaine, we do not grow plants as we are a full service landscape and home company. Take a look at the website, I think you will enjoy. Ask one of the garden centers if they can acquire the plant for you. Good luck Maureen Elaine, we do not grow plants as we are a full service landscape and home company. Take a look at the website, I think you will enjoy. Ask one of the garden centers if they can acquire the plant for you. Good luck Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6225 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:14:17 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6225 Karen, do not snip anything off the pear, allow it to grow naturally with strong roots, water it and give it manure around the base. Maureen Karen, do not snip anything off the pear, allow it to grow naturally with strong roots, water it and give it manure around the base. Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6224 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:13:14 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6224 Pat, so glad you all enjoyed my talk. The thyme, swiss chard and sage need to be in a ground level container with manure and be watered often. The cardinal plant can be in the hanging basket. By the way thanks for the birthday greetings, except it was my colleague Jack's birthday and will send along your good wishes. Maureen Pat, so glad you all enjoyed my talk. The thyme, swiss chard and sage need to be in a ground level container with manure and be watered often. The cardinal plant can be in the hanging basket. By the way thanks for the birthday greetings, except it was my colleague Jack’s birthday and will send along your good wishes. Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6223 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:10:16 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6223 Francine, Lilacs should be pruned in late November taking out the shoots from around the trunk and pruning the shrub by about one third. After blooming which is now, pinch off the dead blooms to prevent seeding. Broom needs minimal pruning but you can cut back flowered shoots to a new bud or side shoot. Maureen Francine, Lilacs should be pruned in late November taking out the shoots from around the trunk and pruning the shrub by about one third. After blooming which is now, pinch off the dead blooms to prevent seeding.
Broom needs minimal pruning but you can cut back flowered shoots to a new bud or side shoot.
Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6222 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:04:01 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6222 Karen, after blooming, prune the pear tree by about 25% and to keep the natural shape. Maureen Karen, after blooming, prune the pear tree by about 25% and to keep the natural shape. Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6221 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:03:10 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6221 Sue, you can prune holly now as any new growth will cover any stubby pruned ends. Maureen Sue, you can prune holly now as any new growth will cover any stubby pruned ends. Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by admin http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6220 admin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:02:02 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6220 Charlie, some perennials for cutting are: Achillea Corontion Gold, Achillea Paprika, Achillea Summer Pastels (all Achilleas are also great as dried flowers), Delphinium, Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea White Swan, Lavender, Helianthus, Liatris, Lupine, Sedum Autumn Joy, great as a dried flower, sprayed gold, silver and bronze in a Christmas arrangement, Shasta Daisy, Summer Phlox - just a few for you to consider. Annuals - Cosmos, Nicotiana, Zinnia and Sun flower - plus many more you are sure to find in the garden center. Maureen Charlie, some perennials for cutting are: Achillea Corontion Gold, Achillea Paprika, Achillea Summer Pastels (all Achilleas are also great as dried flowers), Delphinium, Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea White Swan, Lavender, Helianthus, Liatris, Lupine, Sedum Autumn Joy, great as a dried flower, sprayed gold, silver and bronze in a Christmas arrangement, Shasta Daisy, Summer Phlox – just a few for you to consider. Annuals – Cosmos, Nicotiana, Zinnia and Sun flower – plus many more you are sure to find in the garden center. Maureen

]]> Comment on Contact Us by Charlie http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6177 Charlie Sat, 29 May 2010 13:28:01 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6177 Good Morning, I have a very well established perenial / heirloom garden in Westfield MA. I love to take cuttings into my home where I can enjoy them all day. I have also started a separtate cutting garden. I am looking for ideas both perenial and annual for plants that are great for cutting but also appealing in the garden when blooms are taken. I have both sun and shade. Thank you for your thoughts. Good Morning,

I have a very well established perenial / heirloom garden in Westfield MA. I love to take cuttings into my home where I can enjoy them all day. I have also started a separtate cutting garden. I am looking for ideas both perenial and annual for plants that are great for cutting but also appealing in the garden when blooms are taken. I have both sun and shade.

Thank you for your thoughts.

]]> Comment on Contact Us by Susan http://theenglishlady.com/blog/contact-us/comment-page-3/#comment-6176 Susan Sat, 29 May 2010 13:01:12 +0000 http://theenglishlady.com/blog/?page_id=776#comment-6176 Good morning I have enjoyed listening to you during the week on the radio as I drive to work - I have found your advice to be very helpful - I was wondering if you might tell me when the best time is to prune holly bushes - Thank you for your guidance Sue Good morning
I have enjoyed listening to you during the week on the radio as I drive to work – I have found your advice to be very helpful – I was wondering if you might tell me when the best time is to prune holly bushes – Thank you for your guidance
Sue

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