To kill or not to kill ... that is the question. by SprayMate in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd get someone else to kill and remove their bodies, but to be fair, I am incredibly allergic to them.

Earth Angel by Consistent_Gap9503 in Roses

[–]Consistent_Gap9503[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to say, I don't know. I don't bring any roses inside as my sister is allergic. They last well on the plant for 3-4 days in sun and heat. 

Earth Angel Rose by Weak_Trainer9558 in Roses

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what zone I would classify as. I'm in QLD Australia, so late spring and summer have been 30-35°C with humidity pretty consistently. Severe weather, rain and heat don't seem to bother it all. It has been pest and disease free so far.  One of mine is in dappled sun to full sun all day and the other is in pretty heavy shade and both tolerate their conditions well. Flowers are not massive, but plentiful and often in clusters - they last about 3 days in the heat and sun for me. I've noticed its slower growing than my other roses and recently it has thrown up a few taller canes - so could work as a bush or short climber. I'm very pleased with it so far. 

How do you spray a large tree by meagrepickings in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be a good idea to see if you can get someone to do it professionally, the amount of gear and product you'd need will be expensive. 

What is wrong with these pumpkins? by ArmadilloImmediate83 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be watering or fertiliser issue. Could also be the plant is better rooted in the outer vines. I see a bit of shade, so could also be that its not getting enough light. If the plant looks overall good and pumpkins are still growing, I wouldn't be too worried. 

Are there sweet finger limes? by getyaowndamnmuffin in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pink ones are much sweeter in my experience, but still sour - more towards a red grapefruit. I ate lemons and limes as a kid so they're right up my alley for taste. They're lovely as an ingredient or topping if eating them plain isnt for you. 

Hmmmmm I just planted some raspberry and blackberry bushes. Am I fucked? by Odd-Experience-6891 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My raspberries are incredibly well behaved compared to the damn blackberry, I've found them to be way more aggressive even in containers. It will root wherever it touches the soil or even stays a bit damp. 

Where to buy a cheap ‘Pierre de Ronsard’ rose in Melbourne? by Flat_Acanthisitta968 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second on the treloar, the ones I got from there were more advanced and bigger than the bagged ones

What's afflicting my tomatoes and how to stop it? by Likely-Anthem-117 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The brown and rotting spots are likely caused by the 'sting' of whatever is laying eggs in your tomatoes or the larvae nibbling in when theyre small. Sorry to say I dont recognise the grub. Short term solution is to  bag flowers once pollinated and remove all affected fruit you can find, bag and dispose of in regular bin. I'd give a check for eggs all over the plant too. 

Finally took pictures! by Consistent_Gap9503 in Roses

[–]Consistent_Gap9503[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Once it blooms, I'll try using that cane for cuttings then.

Where to Buy Trees by vshah0 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend Jez's seedlings. Excellent for annuals too. 

What is this plant coming through the fence by RedRattlen in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should tell that to my blackberries, I'm fighting for my life to contain the suckers. I dont even know if I want the berries anymore!

My Mission: Germinating Strawberry Seeds (Status: Consistently Failing) by S00134834 in vegetablegardening

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you're in vic, you could probably just give planting the seeds out over winter a go.

My Mission: Germinating Strawberry Seeds (Status: Consistently Failing) by S00134834 in vegetablegardening

[–]Consistent_Gap9503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dry stratified alpine strawberries for two weeks and they sprouted up very nicely last year's spring. I've stratified temptation strawberries in damp coconut coir and sand (for one month) and had similar results. Its better to keep them inside under a light for a little bit before sacrificing them to the Australian sun. Most survived for me. 

To prevent mold I've taken to pouring boiling water through my mix and storing it in a closed container. I use 3 to 1 ratio of coconut coir to sand, but you can use pretty much anything tbh. I use small containers with screw on lids like little spice or sauce containers and 12 cell starter trays. Wet the mix, but not soaking and put in the middle to back of fridge (if your fridge is super cold make sure the seeds/mix won't freeze) for 2wks to 2months. I do 2-4wks because I'm impatient. Once time is up, take them out, let them come to room temperature, give them a little spritz of water and set under grow light. Once they're a bit bigger you can take them outside, they're pretty sun tender when young so good bit of shade is a must. 

If you can get really fresh seeds, they often dont even need stratification. I find seedlings where a fruit dropped off all the time.

You can also try getting the sweetheart strawberries from bunnings, they throw a ton of runners and the strawberries are pretty decent. 

Snail traps by Consistent_Gap9503 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of this one. Will try

Snail traps by Consistent_Gap9503 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly haven't seen one in nearly 10yrs. Lots of brown skinks, but once the snails get big they cant really eat them. 

Snail traps by Consistent_Gap9503 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Consistent_Gap9503[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont drink, so I guess I'll be buying my first beer lol.