BrainKing - Foros de discusión (Garden and Winter Chat)

Moth balls

Don't say I don't do anything for you.

16. Junio 2005, 21:42:16

Asunto: Re: moth balls

bumble:

Yeah, lions.

I had a look in Tesco and they didn't have any. Guess I'll have to go further afield - but this is kind of getting off topic!

We're due a heatwave this weekend, does anyone know if pansies burn in the sun? My daughter has a pot of them, I don't know if I should put them in the shade if it gets too sunny?

16. Junio 2005, 21:39:17

Rose

Asunto: Re: moth balls

bumble: yes around here you still can Bumpy. Guess we're just an old fashioned society!

16. Junio 2005, 21:37:44

Asunto: Re: moth balls

harley: You were raised by cats? Go figure.

Can you still get moth balls these days?

16. Junio 2005, 15:07:16

Asunto: Re: moth balls

Rose: Great! I'll get some later. I've grown up with cats and I didn't know that.

16. Junio 2005, 14:53:59

Rose

Asunto: moth balls

harley: space em about 6 inches apart to really cause a stink. (the more you put down the more powerful the smell) It wont harm your plants either!

16. Junio 2005, 14:52:44

Asunto: Re:

Rose: Thats just what I need, thanks! It really is only a flower bed with a tiny bit of grass at the front so that should work great.

16. Junio 2005, 14:49:30

Rose

LMAO leave it to you!!! The moth balls work great for me. My neighbours cat likes to do her duty in my flower beds! Now she goes off to other ppls flower beds and leaves mine alone!

16. Junio 2005, 14:43:42

Oh, but how do you get a knife small enough... never mind!

16. Junio 2005, 14:43:11

Really? See I didn't know that! I knew there would be something, thanks Rose!

16. Junio 2005, 14:37:49

Rose

have you tried moth balls? Cats cant stand that smell

16. Junio 2005, 14:02:20

You want me to dry out Lenny's poo?!

I guess I was hoping for a more pleasant solution, like the garlic for the bugs... I suppose cats don't mind garlic?!

16. Junio 2005, 13:59:31

Eriisa

LOL, guess I wasn't thinking of fresh poo. After its dried out, I didn't think it would smell. Its been a while since I had a dog. Now BIRD POO ......

16. Junio 2005, 13:54:01

Modificado por harley (16. Junio 2005, 13:54:46)

I thought of that Eriisa, but its the smell! The patch they're using is right under the living room window. I'll have to clear it all up before I can even open the windows

(And its not a very nice smell for anyone coming to the front door either!)

16. Junio 2005, 13:49:06

Eriisa

Just wondering, wouldn't Lenny Poo work as well? After all, its all territory marking....

16. Junio 2005, 11:28:14

Its not the back garden thats the problem, its the front. Right under the window, and they're doing it at night when Lenny is tucked up in his bed! Its the smell that gets me, and the more I pick up, the more appears. I think they're bringing their friends.

16. Junio 2005, 11:22:25

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harley: Why not let Lenny have the run of the garden? Then you can tell your neighbour how to stop the cat poo that has suddenly appeared in his garden.

16. Junio 2005, 11:17:19

Ha ha I found that page too when I was comparing prices!

16. Junio 2005, 11:16:26

Modificado por harley (19. Junio 2005, 00:48:26)

Found it!

Crocus

Its a bit expensive though!

16. Junio 2005, 11:07:47

Modificado por bumble (19. Junio 2005, 00:45:56)

Yep.
Silent Roar Lion Manure - Cat Repellant.

Silent Roar Cat Repellant

16. Junio 2005, 11:03:03

Are you serious?!

16. Junio 2005, 11:02:01

Na! It comes in pellet form - or powder.

16. Junio 2005, 10:59:47

Uh, well lovely with just 2 small problems

One, we don't have any lions locally
And two, its the smell we don't like - and lion poo would still smell!

16. Junio 2005, 10:56:55

Lion poo. Seriously.

16. Junio 2005, 10:54:44

What can you put on soil to keep cats from using it as a toilet?!

16. Junio 2005, 08:04:41

I have at the moment....Grapes, Passion Fruit, Bananas, PawPaws, and in the past have grown every concievable vegie know to the aussie world. People said I couldnt do it in the tropics, but my god Ive had some fab vegies over the years:)
Dont bother too much now as Im too busy with Vern and here and work and etc etc LOLOL
Do have a great herb garden tho :)

16. Junio 2005, 04:48:01

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chupacabraVS2: Those bugs better begone lol.I'm spraying them everyday,it's a young vine and i want to give it a chance to grow .

16. Junio 2005, 04:45:57

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BerniceC: I wish i could have fruit trees but with our winters forget it.

16. Junio 2005, 04:36:27

chupacabraVS2

concord grapes,yes I understand..sweet,delicious..but because of this,the bugs love it
but if you can keep the bugs away,concord makes fantabulous jelly & preserves.

15. Junio 2005, 07:46:22

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Foxy Lady: yes they do die...but are very quick to shoot anew :)...I have about 4-5 at the moment with only the one with bananas on it.

My passionfruit is going beserk this year again and they are hanging like bunches of grapes hahahah....i couldnt get rid of them all last year and this year will be the same :)

15. Junio 2005, 07:38:59

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BerniceC: I submitted too fast duhhhhh.Do your banana trees die after they bear fruit? My sisters in Fla do but a new one takes it's place?

15. Junio 2005, 07:34:35

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BerniceC: You should see my poor grapes.They were so little and now poof almost all gone.I hope to get some more before fall.I'm armed now with my soapy water bottle

15. Junio 2005, 07:27:17

Concord? never heard of them, but no doubt being grapes they will be delicious :)
I just love grapes.
I have another whopping big bunch of bananas on my banana palm...this will be even bigger than the last one Im thinking....will get pics if I remember LOL

14. Junio 2005, 23:05:19

Asunto: Thank you all

LOL the soapy water is doing the trick.I took a magnifying glass out to the vine and inspected the leaves.

My hubby thinks i'm nuts but i'm so proud of that grape vine.Oh Bernice the grapes are Concord i was told.

14. Junio 2005, 22:09:04

Asunto: Re: Neem

Rose: I have a Neem tree growing in my back yard.

The Neem seeds are used in India? for making all sorts of things . The oil is very expensive, but they also make flour, and all sorts of pastes to eat.
I have recently had a very large Neem tree in my yard die....it isnt impervious to all bugs unfortunately:(
If need be I can give pics to show you :)

14. Junio 2005, 19:44:44

Rose

Asunto: Neem

Modificado por Rose (14. Junio 2005, 19:45:22)

Foxy and others. Check out Neem oil. It stinks and most bugs that eat leaves that are sprayed with it will die in time. It cuts off the digestive system or something in bugs. BUT it is completely harmless to birds, animals or humans. I got it last week for my hedge and it seems to be working. The bugs ate every leaf on my hedge last year so was determined to stop them. It is a natural oil that is from the Asia Neem tree. BOY it stinks tho.. Google it to get more info. All plant stores sell it.

14. Junio 2005, 19:11:26

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BerniceC: bernice,I saw your email B4 I saw this.answered it with mt snailmail address.I didnt want to post it here.just being cautious,had a stalker-girl once.

14. Junio 2005, 19:07:22

sorry about your grapes foxy...I can get strong vinegar.it isefective against some bugs..then I hose off the plants later..it does them no harm.but your bugs I dont know.I would suggest ID the bugs & search online for a natural solution

14. Junio 2005, 19:04:33

Asunto: noleheart doesnt sleep much...

minds to active and the eyes of truth are always watching.

14. Junio 2005, 18:05:06

ScarletRose

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Modificado por ScarletRose (14. Junio 2005, 18:05:57)

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14. Junio 2005, 13:42:31

Asunto: Re: Help

BerniceC: I was thinking the same on the garlic,thats what i used on the rose bushes for the green worms.Yesterday when i sprayed the vines with the soapy water out ran the bugs.
Never would of known it if i wasn't showing off the grapes to my cousin.I was so exited over having grapes.Now i'll have to drown my sorrows with a bag of Tootsie Rolls.

14. Junio 2005, 13:14:25

Eriisa

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BerniceC: nobleheart might be asleep. You posted at 1am my time.

14. Junio 2005, 08:02:06

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Modificado por Bernice (14. Junio 2005, 08:03:20)

nobleheart: Dont you want the seeds?
I copy/pasted your email and sent you an email and you havent had the decency to reply....that was hours ago :(
sorry if im sounding cranky, but....:(

14. Junio 2005, 08:00:34

Asunto: Re: Help

Foxy Lady: Boil lots of garlic in water and crush into the water and then strain.....then spray....bugs hate garlic :(
poor wee grapes :(

14. Junio 2005, 06:34:40

Asunto: Help

I got bugs on my grapevine ate the little grapes and chewing on the leaves.I sprayed with soapy water fingers crossed.Anyone got some ideas on natural bug be goners?

13. Junio 2005, 07:43:38

Asunto: osage orange

http://www.gpnc.org/osage.htm

do a google search there is plenty info there :)

13. Junio 2005, 07:40:46

well all I can say is that Both Bwildman and Dolittle seed were in the fridge previously to being sent to them...Bwildman hasnt done anything with his and Dolittle has 4 plants peeping thru :)

12. Junio 2005, 23:56:31

CindyInTN

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12. Junio 2005, 23:17:59

ok ty its like that with some species.
for me to grow all i need is sunshine & a smile

12. Junio 2005, 23:14:05

skipinnz