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Elder
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 7,009
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Elder
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 7,009
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Originally Posted by Alffe
Well I have two questions....how can I kill all this ivy that is spreading into the neighbors yard and up their trees?
2-4D and lots of pulling it out by hand...seriously. It's invasive and it's woody. Just start pulling and spraying it with 2-4D.
And my two fav. herbs are Rosemary and Sweet Basil. I have a raised bed herb garden but was wondering how those two might do in the window boxes that hang on our garage?
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Yes, both of these herbs do very well in pots and window boxes. They LOVE sunshine...Rosemary does very well in a Topiary, too! Don't fertilize basil often as this decreases the fragrant oils. To encourage a bushy, healthy plant and to maximize production, don't be afraid to prune basil. Pinch off the flower buds. Basil will usually have to be pruned every 2 to 3 weeks.
There are many different types of Basil!! Did you know there is a chocolate scented Basil? Lemon Basil, citrus basil, cinnamon, and even a licorice scented one?
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Dx: MS 2001 CRPS 2009
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” - Henry Ford
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