DFB's Greenthumb Project

[DFB FGXR6]

My creation for today......





These two bird baths were delivered damaged. Rather than throwing them out, I potted them up with a selection of Succulents.

I love doing this sort of thing and it turned out better than I had imagined.

[Citroënbender]

So that’s the backstory!

Unrelated, getting shot of bamboo. A bloke I’m doing some work for, has let potted bamboo get out of hand. It’s coming up through numerous cracks in his driveway/paving. Any hints on dealing with it - have heard that glyphosate isn’t always much use?

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

So that’s the backstory!

Unrelated, getting shot of bamboo. A bloke I’m doing some work for, has let potted bamboo get out of hand. It’s coming up through numerous cracks in his driveway/paving. Any hints on dealing with it - have heard that glyphosate isn’t always much use?

I have not had to deal with out of control Bamboo but my research indicates Glysophate should be effective.

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/kill-b...tly-38065.html

May I ask what you mean by the backstory?

[Citroënbender]

Backstory? I meant the reason you had those bird baths to use in such a way.

Have more than once noticed damaged statuary marked down at nurseries.

[Captain Stubing]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

So that’s the backstory!

Unrelated, getting shot of bamboo. A bloke I’m doing some work for, has let potted bamboo get out of hand. It’s coming up through numerous cracks in his driveway/paving. Any hints on dealing with it - have heard that glyphosate isn’t always much use?

We have a few stands of bamboo, so far I've gotten rid of two of them, and they're not in pots.

My solution was to buy a mini-excavator, which still took some time, but the root mass gets really dense.

Glyphosate can be used if you cut it down to the lowest joint, and pour straight glyphosate into the hollow. The stand I tried this method on has now regrown to about 5 metres in height

[Work Horse]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

So that’s the backstory!

Unrelated, getting shot of bamboo. A bloke I’m doing some work for, has let potted bamboo get out of hand. It’s coming up through numerous cracks in his driveway/paving. Any hints on dealing with it - have heard that glyphosate isn’t always much use?

Just move house.

[roKWiz]

DFB,
Nice work on the birdbaths, I remember as a kid going down to the little nursery along Marsden Road, Carlingford with the parents to buy potted plants and succulents. Wonder if its still there, think it was owned by Swanes out Kenthurst way.

[Citroënbender]

Next to the cemetery? Was still there last year, although the cow paddocks nearby are long gone, ditto the nice lady on the next corner up who tirelessly raised funds for charities.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Next to the cemetery? Was still there last year, although the cow paddocks nearby are long gone, ditto the nice lady on the next corner up who tirelessly raised funds for charities.

Turn left out of Thompson st, heading down to West Ryde on the first RH bend. Wasn't cemetery heading up towards Mobbs Hills at the nice old church.

edit that.... Left out of Tomah St.....just googled it. I can see it a a Wesley centre next door

[Citroënbender]

Yes, there’s an early colonial cemetery next door to the nursery. Mobbses and Marsdens in there.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

DFB,
Nice work on the birdbaths, I remember as a kid going down to the little nursery along Marsden Road, Carlingford with the parents to buy potted plants and succulents. Wonder if its still there, think it was owned by Swanes out Kenthurst way.

A bit of Google stalking reveals all!

https://www.swanes.com/contact-us

[danzvtil]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

My creation for today......

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These two bird baths were delivered damaged. Rather than throwing them out, I potted them up with a selection of Succulents.

I love doing this sort of thing and it turned out better than I had imagined.

Looks great! Did ya drill some drain holes in them?
Oh, and I used to work for the mob that sold them ;)

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[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by danzvtil

Looks great! Did ya drill some drain holes in them?
Oh, and I used to work for the mob that sold them ;)

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Sure did.

Small world

[DFB FGXR6]

Hardenbergia Violacea "Happy Wanderer".



This is one of those plants that has never gone out of fashion. A hardy Australian native climber that does a wonderful job of covering fences, training over an arbor or climbing up pergola poles. There are many different varieties and colours to choose from, but this is a case of where the original is the best. Only problem with this plant is that I don't have the room for one in my garden.

[DFB FGXR6]

These Cyclamen caught my attention on the way out tonight.



These long flowering plants are a staple of our Nursery during the autumn and winter months of the year. Popular as a gift, often at Mothers Day, I love them for the subtle scent and vibrant colour. Cyclamen are often kept indoors however they really benefit from a night out in the cold. With our heaters running indoors, the little spell out in the cold improves the overall health of the plant and quality of flowers.

[DFB FGXR6]

Winter planting for my favorite customer this afternoon.

First was a replacement Iceberg standard rose.



Second was a new tree for a warm sunny spot of the garden.



This tree replaces two columnar Apples that never really did all that good. I am a big believer that if a plant isn't doing the job as intended, try something else. No point nursing a sick or miss-chosen plant if it's just not working.



This is a new variety of Cercis from Fleming's, so new I can't even find it on their website. Research indicates that this variety will tolerate our Aussie summers better than other Cercis. 'Aurelian' features golden lime-yellow foliage followed by a showy late winter/early spring display of flowers along the stems.

Filling out the enxtended garden bed are two Salvia and a low growing Grevillea. Both should love the warmth of this spot. The Grevillea I chose is 'Mt Tamboritha', a variety that features attractive soft foliage and pink spider-like flowers. Both Salvia's are from the 'Heatwave' collection that are generally more compact in growth.



I also added some winter colour to some pots, Polyanthus are a favorite of mine.



I love the hope and promise that goes into planting.

[Citroënbender]

If only more people would take gutsy decisions to replace something - or prune hard. A mate who gardens full time reckons the people who constantly nix a needed pruning, are the bane of his life.

Nice to see some mini orb on a fence, too.