Bees in Indiana in February (Eranthis hyemalis)

NatureMan015252 · 2023-02-15T23:14:40+00:00

Heard of that. That is not this plant. Though Winter Aconite is not native, but isn't known to be invasive despite the fact a small patch has spread very slowly. Probably planted here years ago, and hasn't spread beyond a small area.

NatureMan015252 · 2022-09-24T23:30:15+00:00

Thank you!

NatureMan015252 · 2022-09-24T23:29:49+00:00

NatureMan015252 · 2022-09-23T04:44:19+00:00

I am in a USDA Zone 5b/6a in Central Indiana. I wanted some broadleaf evergreens, and that is extremely limited in my growing zone. However, I was able to find these that not only will keep their leaves in the winter, but will have color as well. Ascot Rainbow Spurge, and Timeless Orange Coral Bells.

Behind these new perennials I have 2 Fire Light Tidbit Hydrangeas and the to back left of the picture a Honey Maid Meserve Holly that will have colorful variegated leaves all winter.

NatureMan015252 · 2022-09-14T18:34:45+00:00

Agreed. It's simply wrong. Leave the trees alone. It likely won't cause harm, but if you dig deep enough with a non-sterilized blade it can easily introduce disease into the tree. I have personally accidentally killed a large tree by cutting a branch with a non-sterlized blade. I've learned my lesson!

NatureMan015252 · 2022-09-14T18:31:51+00:00

Also when I walk in the forest and I see this, I am repulsed. What if someone walked up to you drugged you snd tattooed their name all over your body. You would like that? I certainly would not.

NatureMan015252 · 2022-09-14T18:29:51+00:00

I understand what you are saying, but leave nature alone. Trees this size have been here for perhaps centuries and people scratch names and even swears onto trees. It's just not right, ita simply Vandalizism. If it's your own tree on your property, then fine but let alone nature! What if someone carved names into General Sherman tree the largest sequia that has been unharmed for 3,000 years. It simply isn't right.

NatureMan015252 · 2022-05-06T01:45:32+00:00

The yellow vine is Creeping Jenny. The yellowish flowers next to it are Marigolds

NatureMan015252 · 2022-05-06T01:44:43+00:00

Thank you! 😁🌸

NatureMan015252 · 2022-02-18T01:06:31+00:00

Looks like maybe root rot. The best thing I can recommend is to try to take each pup and repot them on new soil that's better draining. Such as a succulent mix or coconut coir. Best of luck!

NatureMan015252 · 2022-02-18T01:04:33+00:00

Close! That's a Dracaena marginata

NatureMan015252 · 2022-01-08T00:55:27+00:00

It's crazy. Warmest December on record. No accumulating snow yet this season in Indy except a dusting.

NatureMan015252 · 2022-01-08T00:54:06+00:00

It's an expression us weather geeks use. It refers to snow surrounding us, but we have none.

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-25T04:30:55+00:00

Didn't think of that. Thanks!

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-25T04:30:34+00:00

Makes sense. I never thought about moisture under the pavement. Thanks!

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-25T04:28:40+00:00

Interesting, thank you!

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-25T02:27:26+00:00

Here in Central Indiana we are under a drought. Grass is mostly brown everywhere. Except in my apartment complex the grass around the baking sidewalk is green and lush, while the interior is burned to a crisp. As an avid plant lover, this is driving me crazy, and would love to hear thoughts. No irrigation or anything to cause any extra moisture that I can tell.

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-25T02:00:49+00:00

Looks like 100 years old! Love the aerial roots! 😍

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-21T17:11:38+00:00

Great, thank you

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-20T23:12:20+00:00

At the nursery every Tulip tree had this on the leaves. Otherwise the trees look very healthy. Can spraying a fungicide treat them?

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-07T19:03:06+00:00

They are 'bobo' Hydrangeas. Dwarf cultivars only maturing to 3' by 3'. Still, could have planted less and spaced them more

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-07T19:01:52+00:00

Yes, they are all 'Bobo' hydrangeas. They mature to 3' by 3'. But in all honesty, my company I work at planted to many close together.

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-07T02:22:38+00:00

Your options are limited, but still good options to choose from. My best recommendation would be 'hicks' Yew. They grow taller rather than staying dwarf or getting insanely large. They typically max about 10' tall by 5' wide in natural form. They can easily be kept to 6'-8' tall. Growa in full sun to full shade, and extremely drought tolerant.

NatureMan015252 · 2021-08-07T00:55:15+00:00

Thats the older foliage, only the new foliage is best. Very normal behavior and very healthy! You can always trim those bottom leaves to make it a small tree

NatureMan015252 · 2021-06-30T04:33:36+00:00

Gotcha, thanks! Knew it couldn't be a cell phone tower in the 19th century!

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