Sunday, April 12, 2009

My lilac bush never blooms?

it is about 4yrs. old, it doesn%26#039;t get much sun, is that why?

My lilac bush never blooms?
The comments everyone made here are good and valid, particularly about giving it sun....however, I do have two lilacs in the shade and I have had better luck with them blooming than the ones in the sun -- and they are younger trees.





While you can move it, bear in mind it will then take another year or two before it blooms, as you will stress the tree, damage roots, and have to prune anyway after moving.





The deer do a lot of my pruning, so if this might be your problem, put some deer netting around it, or barring that, hang some old CDs and sprinkle the tree with cayenne pepper on a regular basis.





Lilacs should be fed in spring, and should have well-drained soil. So, when you feed next spring (and don%26#039;t be surprised to find your first bloom), work the food into the ground with a claw or pitchfork from the perimeter of branches toward trunk.





And then, there are just going to be those years where factors were poor for budding to take place, or the buds die and fall off.
Reply:Do you prune your lilac? Shortly after the shrub flowers it sets the new flower buds for the next year. If you prune it at all after spring when they flower you are cutting off all flower buds for the next year. Hope this helps, good luck
Reply:Lilacs like partial shade to full sun. Mine are under the full trees, but get 1/2 day of sun. They are profuse bloomers in the Spring. You can move it.





BF
Reply:What part of the country do you live in, lilacs have to freeze to be able to bloom...that%26#039;s the only thing I can think of.



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Do lilac bushes normally bloom more than once per season?

My one bush bloomed like normal in May and now it is blooming again in July-very weird. I thought they only bloomed once per year??

Do lilac bushes normally bloom more than once per season?
From a gardening column of the Times Herald-Record





%26quot;Most of us are familiar with the lilacs that bloom only once in the spring.





While not as common, there are varieties that bloom twice a season. Most of these varieties are also dwarf, only growing 3 to 6 feet in height and width.





Here are some of the varieties that flower twice a year.





- Josee lilac blooms profusely each spring and, with deadheading, continues to bloom all summer.





- Fairy Dust lilac blooms twice each year, once in late spring and again in late summer.





- Prince Charming lilac blooms in late spring and again in fall.





Some of the varieties don%26#039;t always bloom as reliably as they may say, but some varieties are true repeat bloomers, as you already know.





Record Online is brought to you by the Times Herald-Record, serving New York%26#039;s Hudson Valley and the Catskills.%26quot;





Have to admit that it is a new one on me, but I%26#039;m delighted to hear about it. Will have to remember it when I get my new lilacs. I love them!
Reply:NO THEY DONT BUT IF YOU TACE THE HEADS AND PUT IT IN BOLING WATER THEN LET COOL IT WILL MAKE THE WATER SMELL LIKE IT THEN WHEN YOU TAKE ABATH PUT IT IN THE TUB WATER, YOU WILL SMELL BEAUTIFUL
Reply:i think it is because we all got a warm front and then a cold one after then it got hot again. I had the same thing. But they only should bloom once per year yes
Reply:i thought so too ...
Reply:They usually do. Count yourself lucky.



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Lavender/ Lilac wedding?

i am having a summer wedding. the colors will be lavender %26amp; white does anyone have any ideas on decorations %26amp; were i can get cheap bridesmaid dresses? we need ideas for church decor %26amp; reception decor

Lavender/ Lilac wedding?
If you have a lot of money to spend the possibilites are Endless but if you don%26#039;t you can make lots of things yourself:


You can get cheap things from the dollar store and From a craft store like Micheal%26#039;s or any Crafty type store


Ceremony Entrance Decorations:


-Place the guest book, signing pen and beautiful fresh flowers or -topiaries on a small table.


-Put a large framed engagement picture or other picture of the two of you on an easel. Guests can sign the matting instead of a guest book.


-Have guests sign a wedding scroll rather then a guest book.


-Are you getting married at Christmas time? Instead of a guest book, ask your guests to sign a Christmas tree skirt.


-Rent torches to place at the entrance. This idea is best for outdoor weddings held in the evening and adds wonderful drama.


-Decorate tree branches with small white lights (best for evenings).


-If you have steps leading up to the site, place inexpensive pots of flowers to the sides of each (or every other) step.


If you are using a theme, find a large item that fits with your theme to place at the entrance. This gives your guests an idea of what%26#039;s ahead.


-Have your immediate family (who are not in the wedding party) stand at the entrance and welcome each guest as they enter.


Place potted trees (real or silk) on either side of the entrance. Decorate each one with small white lights. Some nusuries will rent plants to you.


-Make colorful wedding programs explaining what will take place during your wedding ceremony. Present them to guests as they arrive or fan them out on a table. You may also include things like words of thanks, bridal party participants, love poems, a story of how the two of you met, and pictures, etc. A map to the reception site may also be included.


-Decorate any banisters, railings or columns with ivy garlands, swags of flowers, tulle and/or white lights.


Two large clusters of colorful balloons will also create a striking entrance. These clusters can be placed into large potted plants or set in any corner. Tie a 6 - 8 foot length of curling ribbon to helium-filled balloons. Gather several balloons together %26amp; tie to a can of food. Cover the can of food with fabric %26amp; add a colorful bow





Here%26#039;s a LINK for how to make the bows yourself :





http://www.geocities.com/imwenders/Y/Exa...


Reception Table Decorations %26amp; Centerpieces





Reception Centerpiece Ideas:


-Pretty bowls of fragrant potpourri.


-Eatable centerpieces! Instead of a buffet table, arrange colorful foods on platters and place at the center of the tables. Incorporate flowers or greenery amongst the food.


Place a balloon cluster at the center of each table. Make sure it%26#039;s high enough so guests can still see each other.


When in doubt, a beautiful vase of flowers (real or silk) will do the trick.


Suspend groupings of paper bells from the ceiling directly over each table. Again, position them just high enough for guests to see one another, but low enough so they appear to be part of the table decorations.


Purchase straw hats, or cowboy hats and fill with flowers.


Take 1.5-foot wide flat terracotta pots and place one in the center of each table. Fill the pots with green moss and put a variety of white or ivory pillar candles into the moss. Use 8-10 flower heads for decoration around the base of the candles. This idea is stunning for an evening or garden wedding.


If you have long rectangular tables for your reception, place bows of evergreens, green foliage, rose petals, or votive cups down the centers of the tables. Work in a few pretty flowers or ribbon here and there.


Purchase large bowls made of clear plastic or glass. Place one bowl at each table and surround it with flowers. Fill each bowl with water and put in three to five floating candles. Light them just before the reception begins.


Take 40 inch wide bolts of white or colorful tulle and gather it down the center of each rectangular table. Nestle votive candles in glass holders at various locations in the tulle. Make sure the tulle does not contact the flame.


Place 1 or 2 gallon fish bowls on small-framed mirrors or mirror tiles. Fill with water and add live fish or shells. This one is great for a nautical theme wedding.


A large bowl of fresh fruit and flowers is simple and elegant.


Rent large candelabras with pillar candles for the center of each table. Some can be very formal and hold flowers amongst the candles. Check with your florist and rental shop to discuss these options.


Freestanding topiaries make wonderful centerpieces by adding height and drama. Decorate them with flowers, fruits, ivy or ribbons.


Use a wicker basket as the centerpiece. Fill with raffia or other filler material and place your wedding favors on top. Decorate the basket with ribbon or flowers in your wedding colors or use white ribbons and let colorful favors take center stage.


Balloons can be incorporated into a variety of flower arrangements or unique centerpieces. Check with your florist.


Add white taper candles to your floral centerpieces.


Buy rolls of pretty metallic wrapping paper and bows in your wedding colors and wrap some empty boxes (Wedding or Christmas paper). These make very inexpensive centerpieces in any size and color you like.


Borrow cowboy boots or buy from a thrift store. Fill them with flowers and use them as centerpieces.


Place 3 large pillar candles of the same width but different heights onto a framed mirror. Put flowers or shells around the bases of the candles. The mirror will reflect the centerpiece and make it appear twice as large.


Hang large ornaments from the ceiling with ribbon or fishing line. Tie a bow at the top of each ornament. Hang in a staggered pattern directly above the tables.





General Ideas:


Beautifully folded and pressed napkins add an elegant touch to the table. Milliken.com shows you how to create many popular designs and gives you a handy guide to table setting.


Make or purchase napkin rings to match the formality of your event. Wrap a single silk rose around a napkin or use small cookie cutters or decorative beads as the ring. The ideas are endless


Place a small vase with a single rose at each place setting. Give them as favors.


Cover reception tables with white or colored butcher paper then lay inexpensive curtain lace over the top.


Wedding favors add that final touch to your tables and can be created in endless shapes, colors and themes. A simple, yet elegant, favor is to take 5 sugared Jordan Almonds and wrap them in tulle circles. Tie with a beautiful ribbon and put one at each place setting.


Skirt your tables to the floor for an elegant effect. Rented white or ivory table linens work best and show off the table accessories and centerpieces.


Place small bowls of colorful chocolate, hard candies or mints on each table.


Decorate picnic tables with red checked tablecloths and baskets of blossoms (sunflowers work well). Use hay bales for seating.


Picture frame place card holders are popular, functional and can be given as wedding favors.


Place card holders can also be as simple as a pear or apple slit to hold the place card. Decorate each one with ribbon or natural materials. This idea is great for outdoor garden-themed weddings.


Tips for Choosing your Wedding Decorations:





Wedding ceremonies and receptions take place just about anywhere including boats, mansions, marinas, gardens, restaurants, scenic locations, and churches. Each area provides ample opportunities for setting the scene and creating a mood with elegant wedding decorations.





First, ask yourselves what style and mood do you both want for your wedding day. Are you casual, sophisticated or romantic? You may decide you want a traditional evening wedding ceremony with lots of candles and flowers, or you may decide on a contemporary setting with silver and white balloons and an ice sculpture.





Second, it is important to know your budget. This gives you an idea of how many decorations you can reasonably incorporate into your wedding. Remember that careful planning is necessary to avoid costly mistakes. If budget is an issue, choose only two or three wedding decorations or decorating ideas that really add visual impact.


Consider these items when choosing and creating your wedding decorations:





• Color Scheme


• Available Space


• No. of Guests • Mood/Theme


• Time of Year


• Time of Day • Location/Setting


• Family Traditions


• Budget








Consider decorations for these areas:





• Altar/Pews


• Flowers


• Gift/Cake Tables


• Favors


• Bathrooms • Guestbook/Pen


• Food/Cake


• Centerpieces


• Guestbook


• Getaway Vehicle • Chair Backs


• Walls/Doors


• Banisters


• Accessories


• Ceilings/Floors





Keep in mind that locations that are already very festive or decorative may require less, or even no wedding decorations at all! To save money, have friends or relatives transport your ceremony decorations such as flowers, pew bows, or candelabras to your reception site.





With a little imagination, you%26#039;ll be amazed at how easy and affordable it is to create a unique day that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.





CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES I hope that helps!!





More Links:


http://www.save-on-crafts.com/wreatmakan...


Here%26#039;s a Link For DYI (Do it Yourself)


http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_wedding...


You can get Cheap Bridesmaid dresses on E-bay!!!
Reply:I am also planning my wedding , my colors are lavendar and sage ...


You should look around some websites for ideas, here are some i have found to be a help


http://www.frugalbride.com/


http://www.theknot.com/


Have you tried ebay for dresses or places like the bay ? sears? major department stores should have fairly inexpensive dresses .
Reply:lilac it totally in style and totally cute
Reply:I prefer lavender, I think is so pretty and just about anyone%26#039;s skin
Reply:My wedding was also lilac %26amp; i found this great company that would work within your budget if you tell them how much you want to spend.





I had a really unique top hat (which I couldn%26#039;t find anywhere) in the exact colour of my dresses they added a rose onto it with a diamonte for added bling, I placed these on all the tables for each couple it had a special thankyou message with our name %26amp; date %26amp; 5 sugared almonds on the inside.





Check out the site below they really were very helpful %26amp; there was no added stress.





Goodluck
Reply:My colors were lavender and white, I got the brides maid dresses for 12.00 each off eBay. They were Chinese dresses and I also had my wedding dress custom made from one of the sellers on eBay too and it turned out beautiful. I had my flowers done by a lady that makes bouquets and sells on eBay as well. I will include the links for you if you are interested. I made my own wedding cake and used a great guide that anyone can use, doesn%26#039;t matter if you have decorating experience or not. All the links are in the source area.
Reply:I had lilac dresses for my wedding and I used www.chadwicks.com. They have inexpensive dresses with matching shoes and wraps and they looked great on all my girls.
Reply:Use Wisteria in your flowers they are a lovely shade of Lavander as well white... Dresses for cheap(try online sites...)
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Reply:Round centerpices are very much in style, try using purple hydrangeas, they are very affordable and when grouped together make a very beutiful statement. Keep in mind white flowers have the tendancey to wilt so you may want to use those in moderation.





For the church keep it classy and simple. Hang from each pew a flower %26quot;ball%26quot; if they allow candle just put a simple white pillar candle in a huricanne shade at the base of each pew.
Reply:Hello





Lavender /Lilac wedding its a beautifully color for wedding.


We%26#039;ve havee cheap bridemaid dresses. and We can help you with your decor problem.





Ceremony Decor use white sheer material with lavender flowers, white roses, soft yellow flowers to put on pews.


haile drop some white and levender rose petals on the floor it will look lovely.


Check our web site www.rosinabridal.com all dress can change color



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Is lilac and mauve a good colour for a wedding?

they are beautifull colors just make sure you can coordinate everything around them****

Is lilac and mauve a good colour for a wedding?
those are the color that everyone get, get something else. what about blue white and silver
Reply:Yes they are especially if they are in pastel colours but they don%26#039;t have to be pastels. I%26#039;ve seen it work very well here in the US and I think that the US and the UK are the same in that department.
Reply:I think so.
Reply:It all depends on how it looks on your bridesmaids.
Reply:Yes I do believe they would be a good color for wedding. But on the other hand I love those colors and I%26#039;m not a wedding expert. If I attended a wedding with those colors I would think it was very pretty.
Reply:Lilac and mauve together would be clashing. Choose another color to go with each or to tie them together.
Reply:Lilac %26amp; mauve? Isn%26#039;t that like having Blush %26amp; Bashful (a la Steel Magnolias)? Aren%26#039;t they slightly different shades of pale purple? It depends on your bridesmaids. Pale purple doesn%26#039;t look good on everyone unfortunately. Some people look like a corpse in it but whatever the bride wants, the bride gets.
Reply:It must be, a lot of weddings have those colors.
Reply:lilac and white is perfect
Reply:I personally, think so. But it depends how it looks on you, taking into thought your skin tone, hair colour etc.


But yes, overall I think it is a good colour choice.
Reply:Whatever you want - it%26#039;s your wedding!
Reply:My mom co-owned a florist that specialized in weddings in the late %26#039;80%26#039;s %26amp; that was actually a very popular color combination %26amp; they look pretty good together.
Reply:Beautiful colors but very very girly!!





I%26#039;ve always loved lilac.





Never thought about lilac and mauve together. If your usband is ok with those girly colors, go for it.


I like it a lot!
Reply:Yeah, if it is a same-sex marriage!
Reply:I don%26#039;t see why not Lilac is a very nice colour and adding white is always a nice compliment to it.
Reply:those are colors?
Reply:I dont see why not!
Reply:if that is what you want the go for it its your wedding



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Does lilac go with pink ?

for my bedroom

Does lilac go with pink ?
i dont think so
Reply:Yes it does - you%26#039;ll end up with a very girly looking room which I gather is the result you%26#039;re looking for!
Reply:yes,my daughters room is lilac and pink,its very nice.
Reply:Very much so as my first lipstick was lilac and it went very well with my pink cheeks, I was the apple of my dads eye some 40years ago. Hope you have many relaxing dreams in what sounds to be a cool room.
Reply:it sure the hell does as well as silver and gold
Reply:Yes, it does - I think they go together well and the lilac stops it from being too %26#039;girly%26#039;, but still nice for a bedroom. Mind you, I suppose it does depend on the shade of pink!
Reply:Not next to each other. Both dull.
Reply:Colours, like beauty are in the eye of the beholder. If you like it, it goes.
Reply:If you break it up with a nice light brown on one wall or even a %26#039;mokka%26#039; it would be more contemporary and groovy.
Reply:it goes lovely, my 5 year old daughter has a lilac and pink bedroom it goes lovely, she also has silver stensils, its gorgeous and very girly, for any age.
Reply:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11








well ok looking at your avatar, you%26#039;d probably enjoy it just dont invite any boys round.
Reply:yeah it does
Reply:no, unless you want you room sickly sweet looking?
Reply:is the pope catholic?
Reply:Those are my daughters colours. It,s all in the shading.
Reply:yeah it does
Reply:If you want a very very girlie look. Just be careful that you get the right pink, needs to be a purply pink, not salmon.


Then maybe add some stronger splashes of colour with cushions.
Reply:no coz the colours clash and u dont want that coz it makes ur eyes go funny coz i have tryed it myself





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Reply:yeah, they look pretty together.
Reply:Of course it does,my daughter has her room in them colours. It looks better though if you have lilac walls and use pink accessories, ie: bedding, curtains,cushions,lightshades etc.


Happy painting!
Reply:yes



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Are lilac spiders superior to plum spiders?

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Are lilac spiders superior to plum spiders?
heyyyyyyyyyyyyy spider. I never heard of either one. Sorry cannot help but will watch for correct answer.
Reply:Um...sure. I guess so. *shrug* I dunno.
Reply:No, they just smell more.
Reply:you%26#039;re superior to all spiders. :P
Reply:they are more evolved, lol
Reply:Well, that IS what YOU said.
Reply:they are a bit deeper, yes
Reply:Yup!
Reply:It%26#039;s very possible but we wont know until all of the votes are in.
Reply:Very likely.
Reply:No plum spiders are better - they%26#039;re sweet.....



beauty

My lilac tree is dying - should I cut it down when winter is over?

Right now remove 1/3 of the oldest canes to the ground and give the tree a nutrient balanced fertilizer. You may be able to save it. Good luck!

My lilac tree is dying - should I cut it down when winter is over?
in australia as well my lilac tree started to die back so i trimed al old branches of then gave it a good feed of seasol and have been watering it every 3/4 days from the last 8to 10 weeks its picking up well i thing its been to dry and hot the last couple off years trim back and water well hope it picks up
Reply:Lilacs live a very long time. What it the problem with this one? They need a winter to rest up. Maybe you don%26#039;t have the right cultural requirements there and you should get rid of it. Lilacs will grow back from the roots readily though. It may take some time to be truly rid of it.
Reply:may not be dying might need pruning back scratch a place on a limb to see if its still green keep scratching till you find a place where the plant is still alive and thats where it should be pruned back to from a nursery woman in tennessee



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