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I know this must sound like such a stupid question, but I’m currently house sitting for a friend. He has a huge backyard filled with potted plants and non potted. It hit 106 degrees here today and I know I have to water, but I’ve never had plants (apartment dweller) and just want to know: Whats the best way to water all the plants with a hose? How much water do the plants need? Am I suppose to use a light stream for the potted plants so as to avoid knocking dirt out?

Thanks for any help you might give!

I work in a nursery so maybe I can help. Well, if it is much hotter than usual you will have to water more than usual. Plants that are planted in the ground (assuming they have been there a while) will need less water than the ones in the pots b/c the roots are more established and can take moisture from the ground. The ones in the ground just water once so it is like a puddle and then wait so the water can soak into the ground then go over it again. For the potted plants do the same but go over it about 2-3 times each (same concept until the water covers all the soil each time). Make sure not to use so much pressure with the water as it will wash the fertilizer and soil off and the plants will not like that and will dry out faster. These need more water b/c they are out of the ground and will become more dry faster. Just put your finger lightly over the tip of the hose so it breaks the water rather than putting a bunch of pressure on it. I’ve worked on a nursery since I was very young so I know what I’m talking about. : )

Sorry for so much editing trying to be very specific.. I forgot one thing. If it stays hot you can spray the whole plant (from the very hope leaves down to the base) this will cool the plants down and make them happier. It is better to water when it is cooler, like after dinner or early morning.

Hi I am needing a little help with the decor of this venue. It is a very industrial space (it used to be an old boiler room, now converted to a restaurant) with exposed brick, high ceilings, etc. We would be getting married in May 2011. What colors do you think would work best with this venue? And what color flowers/kind of flowers do you like with this space? Would you use candles? Also, would you do uplighting or any other kind of lighting to make it more wedding-ish, or leave it the way it is?

If the area is dark you want to put color and life into it.Think of your theme and visualize the creation you want to see. Take a picture of the space before you buy decorations and take the picture with you to give yourself ideas. Since its may I would use bright bold flowers and top lights.

The white flowers. Everyone blows on them, and it sends the flower leaves flying. What are the flowers called?

Dandelions!

Or, as my friend and I call them, dampy-lions.

They’re great to make wishes on, almost like a birthday candle.