Yvie, in a normal year I reckon June to September is the midge season. Afternoons as the sun starts to go down are the worst, and evenings; if it's windy the midges can't cope, so a breezy morning is generally ok. Because the winter's been so mild they're starting earlier this year, which is bad news...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Yvie May is usually ok, they start in June. Sept/ October usually ok and keep clear of conifers!
Liro midge eaters were invented a few years ago after the tourist board commissioned the research chair at Ed Uni to find a way of allowing bars/Restaurants etc to serve outdoors.
www.midgebusters.com we researched it thoroughly and they are very helpful if you call
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
Yes they say it does,personally I can't stand the smell but there is a new spray out called "Smidge" we all gave it a top score problem was they didn't reckon on it selling so much and supplies ran out. Look for it soon
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
I was directed towards this thread by Dovefromabove (thank you!) Unlike most of you here I live in Australia (Sydney NSW) but I'm finding it hard to find a decent Australian gardening forum... so that's why I thought I'd try getting some advice here.
A lovely lady is offering me a healthy, unpruned 3.6m tall Jacaranda from her garden for free. I've always loved these trees, so I'm more than happy to accept her kind offer.
There are a few challenges that I could really use some advice on though.
1. The tree is now in the ground, and the only option I have is to dig it out and transplant it into a (very) large pot/container/wooden construction of some sort, as I have no garden but only a very large outdoor deck. How do I go about digging it out and replanting it without damaging it or decreasing its chances of survival? If any that is - is what I'm imagining even possible...? In any case, I will make sure the stability of the tree will not be a concern (I'll be securing the tree to the deck and wall with rope etc..).
2. It's autumn here now - is it the right season to transplant? If not, when is the best time?
3. The main trunk is no more than 5-6cm in diameter, so the tree is tall but not too bulky. What is the minimum size of the container that I would need?
Hello Sydneygardener. I'm on the Monaro (1.5 hours drive south of Canberra.) so we are on the same time zone.
Its too cold here in the mountains for Jacaranda, so I don't grow it myself. My feelings are that because they grow into large trees, you might be asking a bit much from it to grow in a tub etc. I think you'd be better looking for a nice spot in your garden for it where it can grow to its potential.
Have you visited Grafton? They have a lovely avenue of them which is spectacular when they are all in flower. You might get some hints from google, as well.
traditionally, autumn is the best season to transplant because the ground is still warm but not hot enough to stress the plant with summer heat. This year, because of our low rain events, you'd need to be regular with watering it.
Good morning to you lot over there, when you wake up. We had a very frosty cold start today, but it's nice outside now. All my roses got frosted last night, so it's lucky that I had the chance to pick a few for the vase a few days ago.
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I've got two of the midge nets. I forgot to take one on holiday one time so had to get another. I can't stand flies on my face.
They may not look good but they do the job.
Has anyone heard from punkdoc? Is he due back yet?
Yvie, in a normal year I reckon June to September is the midge season. Afternoons as the sun starts to go down are the worst, and evenings; if it's windy the midges can't cope, so a breezy morning is generally ok. Because the winter's been so mild they're starting earlier this year, which is bad news...
Yvie May is usually ok, they start in June. Sept/ October usually ok and keep clear of conifers!
Liro midge eaters were invented a few years ago after the tourist board commissioned the research chair at Ed Uni to find a way of allowing bars/Restaurants etc to serve outdoors.
www.midgebusters.com we researched it thoroughly and they are very helpful if you call
A A Milne
On the way home we stopped at a pretty thatched pub for a meal.
Does Avon Skin so Soft work for midges?
Yes they say it does,personally I can't stand the smell but there is a new spray out called "Smidge" we all gave it a top score problem was they didn't reckon on it selling so much and supplies ran out. Look for it soon
A A Milne
Hi there!
I was directed towards this thread by Dovefromabove (thank you!) Unlike most of you here I live in Australia (Sydney NSW) but I'm finding it hard to find a decent Australian gardening forum... so that's why I thought I'd try getting some advice here.
A lovely lady is offering me a healthy, unpruned 3.6m tall Jacaranda from her garden for free. I've always loved these trees, so I'm more than happy to accept her kind offer.
There are a few challenges that I could really use some advice on though.
1. The tree is now in the ground, and the only option I have is to dig it out and transplant it into a (very) large pot/container/wooden construction of some sort, as I have no garden but only a very large outdoor deck. How do I go about digging it out and replanting it without damaging it or decreasing its chances of survival? If any that is - is what I'm imagining even possible...? In any case, I will make sure the stability of the tree will not be a concern (I'll be securing the tree to the deck and wall with rope etc..).
2. It's autumn here now - is it the right season to transplant? If not, when is the best time?
3. The main trunk is no more than 5-6cm in diameter, so the tree is tall but not too bulky. What is the minimum size of the container that I would need?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Last edited: 11 May 2017 01:16:10
Oh sorry, I realise now it was pansyface who told me to post here, not dovefromabove
Hello Sydneygardener. I'm on the Monaro (1.5 hours drive south of Canberra.) so we are on the same time zone.
Its too cold here in the mountains for Jacaranda, so I don't grow it myself. My feelings are that because they grow into large trees, you might be asking a bit much from it to grow in a tub etc. I think you'd be better looking for a nice spot in your garden for it where it can grow to its potential.
Have you visited Grafton? They have a lovely avenue of them which is spectacular when they are all in flower. You might get some hints from google, as well.
traditionally, autumn is the best season to transplant because the ground is still warm but not hot enough to stress the plant with summer heat. This year, because of our low rain events, you'd need to be regular with watering it.
good luck with it.
Good morning to you lot over there, when you wake up. We had a very frosty cold start today, but it's nice outside now. All my roses got frosted last night, so it's lucky that I had the chance to pick a few for the vase a few days ago.
Good morning all
G'day Pat 
Another sunny morning and the song thrush is singing away
I got lots done in the garden yesterday and there's lots more to do today ...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.