
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 21, 2013 11:24am
How big are they? Can you build a frame to fit over them and completely fence them in?LJ;1461105 wrote:Our Zucchini plants keep getting eaten alive. I have coated them in garden dust multiple times. That doesn't seem to be helping. Someone said to try spraying them with beer. Any other suggestions?

redrocket
Posts: 126
Jun 21, 2013 11:28am
Next year plant some radishes around them, more than likely to late for this year.LJ;1461105 wrote:Our Zucchini plants keep getting eaten alive. I have coated them in garden dust multiple times. That doesn't seem to be helping. Someone said to try spraying them with beer. Any other suggestions?

LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 21, 2013 11:29am
They are getting eaten by bugs I have a 3 ft high fence around the gardenjustincredible;1461133 wrote:How big are they? Can you build a frame to fit over them and completely fence them in?

LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 21, 2013 11:30am
Radishes repel bugs? Could I buy radishes, extract the oil and spray it on the plants?redrocket;1461137 wrote:Next year plant some radishes around them, more than likely to late for this year.

redrocket
Posts: 126
Jun 21, 2013 11:33am
I had the bug problem till I started the radish planting, I have not tried what you talked about.

LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 21, 2013 11:35am
Maybe ill scour all the greenhouses and see if I can find a partially matured radish plant and throw it in.redrocket;1461143 wrote:I had the bug problem till I started the radish planting, I have not tried what you talked about.

Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 21, 2013 11:37am
What is eat the plants insect type or animals?LJ;1461105 wrote:Our Zucchini plants keep getting eaten alive. I have coated them in garden dust multiple times. That doesn't seem to be helping. Someone said to try spraying them with beer. Any other suggestions?

Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 21, 2013 12:20pm
Redrocket is correct Radishes does work. I have radishes coming up now and will be putting in a second seeding this week... not to late..
If it is insects or parasites I suggest this for most plants (I use this for my rose, and other flowering plants) I also do this around the outside of my house for fleas, nats and spiders.. I spray this about in the yard also for flea killing.
First step: Dawn liquid dish soap .. mix 1 oz per 3 gallon of water, spray applicator spray the plants ( lightly) and the area around perimeter of the plants. Get rid if some of the insects quickly and can be applied lightly mist direct on the plants. I sometimes use a water can but only water between the plants and NOT on the plants or around the outside of the garden.
…… Peas and Tomatoes Plant DO NOT SPRAY ….
Sometime ants can be aggressive … mix Borax Soap and Sugar together, place in small mounds around the outside of your garden or house foundation.. Borax is a killer to ants they don’t know the different between sugar and Borax
If it is insects or parasites I suggest this for most plants (I use this for my rose, and other flowering plants) I also do this around the outside of my house for fleas, nats and spiders.. I spray this about in the yard also for flea killing.
First step: Dawn liquid dish soap .. mix 1 oz per 3 gallon of water, spray applicator spray the plants ( lightly) and the area around perimeter of the plants. Get rid if some of the insects quickly and can be applied lightly mist direct on the plants. I sometimes use a water can but only water between the plants and NOT on the plants or around the outside of the garden.
…… Peas and Tomatoes Plant DO NOT SPRAY ….
Sometime ants can be aggressive … mix Borax Soap and Sugar together, place in small mounds around the outside of your garden or house foundation.. Borax is a killer to ants they don’t know the different between sugar and Borax

mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Jun 21, 2013 1:27pm
We always plant marigolds and they work pretty good and you can usually find them at any store.LJ;1461140 wrote:They are getting eaten by bugs I have a 3 ft high fence around the garden

LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 21, 2013 1:41pm
My mom gave me a flat that she said she had got discounted. I planted them around the edge of the raised beds, they all died. All the ones she gave to my sister died, and all hers died. For some reason I didnt make that connection. Ok, so I need some marigolds and maybe a radish plant.mcburg93;1461189 wrote:We always plant marigolds and they work pretty good and you can usually find them at any store.

ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 21, 2013 1:41pm
you didn't miter the corners, slacker.justincredible;1460538 wrote:

justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 21, 2013 2:56pm
Seems like a waste of time for a project like this.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461199 wrote:you didn't miter the corners, slacker.

Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 21, 2013 3:35pm
agreedjustincredible;1461220 wrote:Seems like a waste of time for a project like this.

Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 21, 2013 3:38pm
LJ;1461196 wrote:My mom gave me a flat that she said she had got discounted. I planted them around the edge of the raised beds, they all died. All the ones she gave to my sister died, and all hers died. For some reason I didnt make that connection. Ok, so I need some marigolds and maybe a radish plant.
Just buy Radishes seeds amd plant them, they will come up in 30 to 45 day you'll see some shoots coming up

ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 21, 2013 5:28pm
justincredible;1461220 wrote:Seems like a waste of time for a project like this.
If somethings worth doing its worth doing right.

justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 21, 2013 8:33pm
I didn't realize butt joints were wrong. Should I be surprised they haven't fallen apart already?ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461279 wrote:If somethings worth doing its worth doing right.

ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 24, 2013 6:17am
No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.justincredible;1461307 wrote:I didn't realize butt joints were wrong. Should I be surprised they haven't fallen apart already?

ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 24, 2013 6:30am
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.
Always STFU when no one gives a shit. Justin, they look fine.

Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 24, 2013 6:44am
What if you're building a log cabinZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.

LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 24, 2013 7:26am
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.
It's a fucking garden box
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jun 24, 2013 8:25am
I think they look just fine. I also think Mustangs are for pussies.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.

justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 24, 2013 8:52am
No.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.

ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 24, 2013 9:25am
you're a pretty smart guy.LJ;1461982 wrote:It's a fucking garden box

ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 24, 2013 9:25am
you wouldWebFire;1461990 wrote:I think they look just fine. I also think Mustangs are for pussies.