Home & Garden - 11 June 2007

I have a Japanese maple that is gorgeous, but I planted it a bit too close to my porch, and its starting to spread out, covering part of my patio. I need to know if I can prune it, and if so, when. Thanks!

2007-06-11 14:22:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Having mine cleaned out Wednesday. I am the only one who lives here so was wondering how many years before I have it done again.

2007-06-11 14:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

We just purchased a new house and it has a new water softener in it. I had heard once that when you have a water softener, you don't have to use as much laundry detergent as is recommended in the washing machine . Has anyone else ever heard this or do you do this?

2007-06-11 14:10:18 · 4 answers · asked by army_sister785 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-06-11 14:01:27 · 2 answers · asked by Shanna 2 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-11 14:01:10 · 5 answers · asked by eddieokes 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I'm interested in planting and growing grapes that would eventually produce a decent cabernet sauvignon. Humbly, Atomic.

2007-06-11 13:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by atomicbootsy 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-11 13:57:31 · 10 answers · asked by rivertri01 1 in Garden & Landscape

I would be a college freshman in the fall of 2007. I need to start getting things such as pillows, chairs,sheets, a laptop e.t.c. I wanted to know if there was a website or websites that has a list of all of the things that I need to move onto campus. thanks a lot.

2007-06-11 13:53:28 · 7 answers · asked by ****brownskincutie**** 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i've decided to grow flowers from seed, and was wondering if anybody has any tips, ideas, ect, or if you have any good websites that helped you,( that have free tips, plans, growing in greenhouses, ect) or landscaping ideas? thank-you so very much :)

2007-06-11 13:50:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

I am planning on redoing my room and like some options.
http://www.spymac.com/details/?2083689
or
http://www.spymac.com/details/?2083690

2007-06-11 13:45:25 · 8 answers · asked by DQ 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-06-11 13:43:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-11 13:36:54 · 7 answers · asked by EmmaWoodhouse 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-06-11 13:26:32 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Garden & Landscape

I don't use bleach cleaners much...so I don't know if this is normal. It was the Lysol Bathroom Cleaner (Yeah...I know it said bathroom...)

I tried pouring soap down the disposal while running it, and I also tried letting the hot water run.

The smell is not going away...and it is a *terrible* smell. Is this normal? What is causing that stench? And how do I get rid of it?

2007-06-11 13:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by KS 7 in Cleaning & Laundry

continues to beep every 45 secs or so with a single beep

2007-06-11 13:17:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Are there any available that don't need to be hard wired? The kind I can just plug in. If so where can they be purchased? Thnk you.

2007-06-11 13:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-11 13:10:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Should I use a certain fertilizer?

2007-06-11 13:10:46 · 6 answers · asked by jenifer N 2 in Garden & Landscape

Can I spray them with the hose and then take the nest down cause I love animals and even bugs and I dont want them to die?

2007-06-11 13:06:01 · 9 answers · asked by MoMo 1 in Other - Home & Garden

In my front yard there are 4 red rose bushes that have been planted over 20 years ago. I live in a duplex and a pink rose bush bloomed today in the middle of the red roses. My landlord[he live in the other duplex and has for 50 years] said he didn't plant it, I didn't plant it and there are no other pink rose bushes in my neighborhood for birds to eat seeds from and dispose of their droppings. It has little pink blooms and is as tall as the red roses. I have some mystical ideas about how it got there. Do any of you believe in signs from beyond.

2007-06-11 13:04:17 · 5 answers · asked by watergoddess53 4 in Garden & Landscape

I believe that is what they are called, they are tiny, red, leave a red smear when you kill them, and they run really fast. They are everywhere around my inground pool, which is surrounded a concrete patio. They are even getting into the water because I stuck my hand in the skimmer basket, and my hand came out with dead ones stuck to it. What can I use to kill them?? Is it safe around the pool water?

2007-06-11 13:00:27 · 7 answers · asked by sonotech02 2 in Garden & Landscape

My husband and I want to put in hardwood floors in our condo. But there are soooo many different kinds and brands...how do I choose?

2007-06-11 12:51:26 · 6 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-06-11 12:49:34 · 10 answers · asked by Umm... 1 in Garden & Landscape

Owners manuals for my lawn mowers say to use 30 weight oil. Can I use 5w-30 motor oil in the lawn mowers without any problems? What is the difference between 30 weight oil and 5w-30 motor oil?

2007-06-11 12:40:37 · 6 answers · asked by jefflp11 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am looking to replace my pansies that are in hanging baskets with an easy to grow flower that isn't that attractive to aphids. Aphids have wrecked my pansies and I am looking to start over with something that aphids will not choose as their host. The location where I am placing my baskets will get about 6 hours of afternoon sun each day. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

2007-06-11 12:20:47 · 9 answers · asked by The Pig! 5 in Garden & Landscape

2007-06-11 12:07:54 · 2 answers · asked by Philip V 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am burying the pipes that carry our sump pump water away from the house, but am not sure how deep I need to bury the pipes so they won't freeze in winter

2007-06-11 12:01:46 · 13 answers · asked by yal0515 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I am getting married October 2008, but I already bought my dress. My dress is being stored in a closet of a smoke free home. I have the plastic bag that it came in covering it and I also have it in travel type garment bag. Is it possible that my dress will turn yellow? If so, do I need to buy a gown preserver? Can I take it to a dry cleaners prior to my wedding? Any other suggestions or ideas to help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

2007-06-11 11:33:42 · 10 answers · asked by crys_1982 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

spraying goat head sticker plants (or puncture vines) with vinagar will kill the plant but not make the soil unhospitable to grass?

I was just wondering if anyone could confirm this before i go buy costco sized vinagar

2007-06-11 11:19:13 · 3 answers · asked by Kitterkat 5 in Garden & Landscape

My soil pipe has been moved as just had a new conservatory built. The top of the pipe is now just below a bedroom window, won't this cause bad smells to enter the room when window open.

2007-06-11 11:01:05 · 14 answers · asked by Knutsford Lass 1 in Maintenance & Repairs