Garden & Landscape - July 2006

2006-07-06 02:09:55 · 3 answers · asked by sweet75482 2

2006-07-06 02:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-06 01:59:09 · 5 answers · asked by plantgirl 1

2006-07-06 01:54:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-06 01:42:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in the SF bay area, California. I have a tree-filled corner in the west side of my yard which only gets filtered sunlight, if any at all. The soil gets waterlogged every winter. I also have a dog, so plants that can tolerate a little foot traffic would be great too.
Would Lily of the Valley work here? I would love something that is green and attractive all year round, possibly with flowers. Right now, I only have a mini Japanese rock garden there, so something that would go with that theme would be even better. Am I asking for too much?

2006-07-06 00:03:14 · 4 answers · asked by luckylab8 3

The branches grow straight up and I suspect that it may be because someone in the past,not knowing better, topped off the tree and now the branches that are growing are all from the side of the trunk. Is there anything I can do to make the branches curve downwards? Weight the branches or loosely tie the ends downwards to the trunk? And is this an okay time of year to do it?

2006-07-05 23:51:39 · 8 answers · asked by luckylab8 3

2006-07-05 22:52:51 · 10 answers · asked by cassie l 1

2006-07-05 19:43:26 · 5 answers · asked by Sophie 3

These critters have been the bane of my existance. Hubby traps gophers and moles but we don't seem to stay ahead of their repoduction rate. This spring gophers have started coming above ground to trim off the branches of mums and salvia to drag down their holes (this is a new form of warfare for them). We live in rural location on a couple of acres. We recently found a lot of gopher and mole holes under the house.
We have stuck the hoses down the holes to flood them out, but that made the ground too wet.We tried moth balls without much success. People have recommended pouring motor oil down the holes, but I don't want to polute the water table.Poison is not an option due to pets.
Has anyone had any success in this area? Is there a systemic or topical treatment that is safe and effective?

2006-07-05 19:36:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here the tractor:

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/HO/servlet/com.deere.u90785.cce.productcatalog.view.servlets.ProdCatProduct?pNbr=SKU21850&tM=HO

I refuse to spend more than $5000 on a tractor. I am not a commercial farmer. I am just gonna grow some fruits and vegetables, and do some gardening. And I am gonna keep the land mowed and maintained.

2006-07-05 17:52:29 · 7 answers · asked by zazoo 1

I'm kinda deciding on what I want to be... so help!!! I have to find a job I love. Because I don't want to work at some job that pays okay and be miserable until retirement!!! So I hope there are some replies. Thank you!!!

2006-07-05 17:50:56 · 2 answers · asked by Tash 2

I want to plant a tree in a medium sized yard, one that will grow fast and provide LOTS of shade, no fruit, flowers optional but prefer none, and one with a deep root system that won't have shallow roots that will break the sidewalks or driveway. Does such a tree exist?

2006-07-05 17:20:27 · 3 answers · asked by Rogue Scrapbooker 6

I have an area directly under my almost 3-story (40 year old) evergreen tree where nothing seems to grow except for a few weeds. I really would love to have some low growing plants there as it is close to the patio, but do not know of any plants that are compatible with an evergreen. Any ideas at all would be much appreciated. I live in the midwest area of USA, St Louis Missouri to be more specific. The tree and area underneath is a northwest exposure. The branches are cut about 6 to 7 feet high off the ground so it can be walked under, so there is not a problem with it being super shady. Thanks for the advice!

2006-07-05 17:13:34 · 13 answers · asked by still learning at 56 5

Aye where's the best place to buy quality, inexpensive sod in colorado springs?

2006-07-05 17:06:52 · 3 answers · asked by vincethebarber 1

looking for a mechanical device that opens in the middle no more than three inches round. an iris like on the stargate.

2006-07-05 15:48:03 · 2 answers · asked by DAN T 1

2006-07-05 15:44:32 · 7 answers · asked by jack 1

2006-07-05 15:06:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best tractor ($5000 or less) for 10 acres?

No used tractor recommendations please.

2006-07-05 14:08:23 · 8 answers · asked by zazoo 1

Will dead leaves, fish, and ect. make fertilizer tell me what can email me

2006-07-05 13:36:10 · 5 answers · asked by Lucas 2

why are there mushrooms growing in my yard. It has direct sunlight through out the day and the only moisture is from my sprinlkers at 7 am and when it rains. Not to mention i cut my grass 3 times a week and the keep sprouting.

2006-07-05 13:32:07 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew M 1

2006-07-05 13:30:33 · 7 answers · asked by scottpetsche 2

Latin: Hymenocallis Narcissiflora, Advance variety pure white with green in throat,4 blossoms 3 out of 4 opened by July 4rth.Also called basket flower.Almost 3 ft tall , flowers as big as my hand when it's spread out.Awesome looking like a cross between a day lilly and a daffodil. The bulb is huge will it multiply? Everyone wants one if it does, Is there a trick for getting it to multiply maximally? If I cut the flower will it affect it's ability to come back or multiply? I only have one.

2006-07-05 13:18:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-05 13:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

They have tried numerous things already putting up chicken wire along the eaves.
Placing these pin looking things along ledges etc. so they cant land.
I know about pellet guns already : )
I am not some animal rights activist..>Meaning>
I will consider all sugestions, humane or inhumane.> meaning
These things are totally and utterly digusting and we cannot live in harmony together on this property. meaning>
THEY MUST GO !!

2006-07-05 12:50:32 · 10 answers · asked by Pooh2U 1

2006-07-05 12:44:14 · 4 answers · asked by corset wench 2

They eat flowers too!

2006-07-05 12:30:07 · 16 answers · asked by T-BONE 1

2006-07-05 12:23:57 · 9 answers · asked by Poppy 2

we live in the state of WI. We started them from seeds in drit. we planted them in the ground 2 1/2 to 3 weeks ago. We don't have any sing of flowers yet but just want to know what to do when they come. I really hope they grow if not we will have to go to the pumpkin farm.
Thanks for all youre help.

2006-07-05 11:59:15 · 5 answers · asked by ELIZABETH H 1

I am taking a comprehensive exam for my master's degree in counseling and I needed to watch the movie, "White Oleander". I would like some information about the flower because the mother used the flower to kill her boyfriend.
If anyone has seen the movie and would like to share information on that, you may do so as well.

2006-07-05 11:52:50 · 4 answers · asked by blzneyz 1