Home & Garden - 12 May 2007

2007-05-12 12:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by partsman 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have been growing a plant in my back yard for about two years and it WONT DIE! It grows back every year, we dont water it, it gets shade and light. They have a large and think bamboo like trunk with the horizontal like seperations. The leaves are large and heart shaped. They grow in stalks and are about a foot apart. Green in color and no flowering.

I looked into bamboo imposters and i cant find any! It is also very strong and when it dies it turns brown. The have grown to be over 6 feet and grow VERY fast with no care needed!

Please let me know. I have done a great deal of searching. Thank you

2007-05-12 12:17:23 · 6 answers · asked by Tierney G 1 in Garden & Landscape

rat wall 18 inches deep 6 inches wide. Thank for any help

2007-05-12 12:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-12 12:06:38 · 1 answers · asked by pathuang 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Do you turn the screw counter clockwise to increase the flow and clockwise to decrease? Do you need a special tool to do this? I tried it with a screwdriver and it didn't seem to make any difference.

2007-05-12 12:02:40 · 3 answers · asked by June D K 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a machete, but there are just too many vines, and I don't have too much money....could I use a small fire and gasoline to clear it out or are there other ways. Possibly chemicals to kill the vines and plants.....I need to do it in one day, by tomorrow....Thank You.

2007-05-12 11:59:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

or another product it doesnt have to be oxy clean i just thought it was a good one give me ideas plz

2007-05-12 11:50:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Ok here is the deal. We fenced in the back yard 2 years ago. Now I want to cement part of the yard so I can have a place to put the grill and the table. The backyard is very unlevel and everytime you go out there and clean up you always find glass like someone just broke glass out there for fun. I dont know but I want to allow my 2 year old to go out and play while we hang out in the backyard without running the risk of getting cut by glass. I also want to build a sandbox for him in the middle of the walkway...so what do I have to do???

2007-05-12 11:45:46 · 4 answers · asked by pimptress6981 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

who is taylor at the begining of bean tree?

2007-05-12 11:41:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Do you treat all your new shirts before putting them in the machine or do you just throw everything in the machine? You know, the underarm sweat from the shirt? I've noticed that in time, my whites get yellow stains, and for the darker clothes, there's always a wet stain. Sorry if this is disgusting, that's why I need help!

2007-05-12 11:31:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have a new Gardenia and Rhododendron in pots and am wondering how often and how much should I be watering these plants?

Thanks to everyone who can help!

2007-05-12 11:30:50 · 1 answers · asked by Nick Notas 1 in Garden & Landscape

Downy fabric softner sheets.

2007-05-12 11:27:07 · 13 answers · asked by HELPING LADY 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-05-12 11:13:17 · 6 answers · asked by the5x5group 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to dig out the dirt and weeds/grass from the groove. This will leave the small trenches empty.

2007-05-12 11:12:35 · 6 answers · asked by Triplets Dad 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

remove the glue? The installer said to use vinagar but it doesn't remove the glue.

2007-05-12 11:04:59 · 3 answers · asked by Kathy H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

We are using some leftover floor tile (6x6 size) and some new decorative tile (2x2 and 1x1) to tile our backsplash. Can we use the same mortar that we used on the floor? Also, we used a 1/4 inch notched trowel when doing the floor -- should we use a smaller notch for the backsplash (say, a 1/8 inch notched trowel)? Finally, the floor tile and the 1x1 tiles are porcelain. The 2x2 tile is tumbled travertine with quite a few pits on the surface. We don't know if we should fill those pits with grout or not. On one hand -- it will make the tiles easier to clean if they are filled (yes?). On the other, we like the look of the pits and don't know if we want the grout (which is a slightly darker color) filling the pits. Any suggestions?

2007-05-12 10:58:14 · 4 answers · asked by Janade 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-05-12 10:56:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

If so how?

2007-05-12 10:53:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I need a repair shop in zip code 28075 or in the Charlotte,NC area,it is a Northstar Honda powered.

2007-05-12 10:53:49 · 1 answers · asked by Spook 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-12 10:46:47 · 2 answers · asked by Charlie M 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am going to be moving into a place that will have an outside fuel tank. I was thinking about putting regular oil in it for the summer and filling the rest with K2 in the fall...is this a good idea and what are the ratios for a cold place (Maine) for mixing, so costs don't get out of control?

2007-05-12 10:38:12 · 2 answers · asked by Amy G 3 in Other - Home & Garden

I have seen references to root barrirers, but what are they? the root of a tree keeps making holes in my fish pond liner, any ideas how to stop it please?

2007-05-12 10:35:16 · 6 answers · asked by Richard E 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have my garden tilled. I had clay soil so I added gypsum and a little sand. Its about 4 inches in some spots, 6 inches in other spots, so do I need to till deeper? Planting just about everything. I have some seedlings ready to go in and I have some packets of seeds. What do I need to do to this soil? Does it need to set for a few days after tilling or is it best to put plants in right away? Also, do I water the dirt first to make it moist? Or plant them in dry ground and then water after?

Any thoughts or advice is appreciated. I have a very large garden, large enough for a family of nine. (hopefully).

2007-05-12 10:32:23 · 2 answers · asked by Lovemyfamily 3 in Other - Home & Garden

The table also has some scratches need some hints to fix them also.

2007-05-12 10:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have chocolate colored slipcovers on my couches, with spice color pillows to match the hallway walls. The wall color in the living room is sort of a nutral tan. What color should I coordinate for the curtains?

2007-05-12 10:18:12 · 18 answers · asked by Susie Q. 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

Patches of the grass are completely dead.

2007-05-12 10:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by gr81kurt 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-12 10:01:51 · 4 answers · asked by gamblingman1234 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-05-12 09:47:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in boston and it grows for like 7 months then over the winter stops growing

2007-05-12 09:46:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

My fence was damaged in the process. I could never change my fence since doing so would cause all his dirt to fall in my yard. The deck is cement and has steps leading up to it. It is at the rear of the yard not attached to his house. It is high and if people use it they will look right into my yard therefore robbing me of my privacy. The owner who built home now has it up for sale. He just built it and never moved in. What can I do?

2007-05-12 08:55:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling