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Post by true424 on Oct 19, 2008 18:17:50 GMT -5
Rick
When you say the mesh, are you talking about the plastic stuff, I guess like construction fencing? If not what type will you use? I think that is a wonderful idea for my barrel bogs because pine needles are messy(although alot better than oak leaves)
Thanks Kelly
sorry for the typo's just got my nails done
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Post by Rick Hillier on Oct 20, 2008 6:13:24 GMT -5
I was thinking of using the same stuff I use for my "fence" that surrounds my bog. It's a fine mesh made out of plastic with roughly 1/2 x 1/2 "holes". Chicken wire, the construction material you mentioned or even burlap would likely work.
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Post by true424 on Oct 20, 2008 7:35:18 GMT -5
How do you plan on supporting it off the plants?(in the case of burlap) Would the burlap be to sufficating? Sorry these may be dumb questions, but I honestly don't know. Just worried about my Sarr's Thanks for all your advice Rick and sorry for hijacking the thread.
Thanks Kelly
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Post by Rick Hillier on Oct 20, 2008 9:09:36 GMT -5
I used burlap under a pile of hay one year... no problem there, other than some spilled seed from the hay into the garden. Now that was a weeding chore.
Anyway, I put the "grid" and needles right on the plants. They don't seem to mind at all.
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Post by flytrapcare.com on Oct 20, 2008 15:14:03 GMT -5
Excellent discussion. Thanks for all of the information.
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Post by true424 on Oct 20, 2008 20:27:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the info
Trying to remember what all you have outside, Sarr's and VFT's? Do you have any Dew's? Your winters make mine seem like Disney Land, but I still worry. lol Would supports reduce the insulation effect? I tend to think so but have no clue?
Again I apologize for hijacking this thread. Thanks Kelly
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Post by markym4rk on Oct 24, 2008 3:10:17 GMT -5
thx mab.... i think one of my vft is alreadi asleep... although i didnt even put him in the fridge... hes jus by the windowsill... think i shoud jus keep him there since hes sleeping alreadi? he looks real crappy... but alive..
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Post by mabudon on Oct 24, 2008 9:14:09 GMT -5
Marky- yeah just leave it there, water it a LITTLE every once in a while- don't want it BONE dry, but NOT wet either
Kelly- I have pitcher plants, temperate pings and temperate sundews out there myself. I would almost suggest asking someone down your way what they do- I would think you could get away with only a little layer of mulch, using pine needles keeps it pretty airy but too many of them might tend to smother plants in our less-harsh conditions
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Post by lloyd on Oct 24, 2008 21:55:59 GMT -5
My VFT's look pretty good outside so far, even the little baby ones look nice and red.
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Post by markym4rk on Oct 26, 2008 3:34:34 GMT -5
thx mab.... for some reason... the top part of the soil is bone dry... and even if i water it... it doesnt stay wet at ALL for very long... i noticed this happening since they went to sleep... my other VFTs are slowing down... but not asleep... im thinkin of putting them in the fridge sometime soon..
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