Garden & Landscape - August 2006

They will be facing east, and I can use any type of soil. Any interesting ideas?

2006-08-29 00:59:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i planted a few tomatoe plants this year and they are growing tall and green. i have gotten a few small tomatoes off of them and was told to put epson salt around them to increase my yield?? i did so and also used miracle grow on them. they seem to have plenty of blooms, but are yielding few fruit?? what am i doing wrong???

2006-08-28 21:24:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so do you have any tips? I'd like to know if you were sucessful and how quickly did the tree go. Geographics may be helpful too. I'm in the SE US.

2006-08-28 18:09:01 · 3 answers · asked by Abbey C 2

i have an unused garden that's mostly sand and rocks now, but full of weeds.
i have spent quite a long time manually removing them . however, after a couple of days, weeds start popping back up. what's your suggestion?

2006-08-28 16:37:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

you remove them from your lawn?

2006-08-28 16:20:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

7 days from cut to root with 80% still alive is the best i have done but i have heard all kinds of different ways some way out in left field some so easy just cant be please helpll.......

2006-08-28 16:12:56 · 10 answers · asked by squishsquashybubbles 1

We have reseeded for 2 falls and a spring. We loosen the dirt (very poor quality) seed and fertilize. The grass will grow but then it dies. Can't tell if the excess rain from the roof or the roots hit the rock hard dirt or something else is causing the grass die. I need suggestions please. Husband wants to till up the dirt and reseed this fall. I am leaning towards sod. It is a very shady area. PLEASE ANY ADVICE?

2006-08-28 15:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by mamatohaley+1 4

gardens are ground level and are about 15X2 feet in area. Thanks for any advice you can give!

2006-08-28 15:06:17 · 18 answers · asked by Andrea 1

I live in the Upper Midwest (zone 4), and I'd like to order a bunch of bulbs to plant this fall. I'm looking for something a little unique- not just the same old red tulips. But I'd like to get a good deal! Any ideas?

2006-08-28 15:06:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 14:37:52 · 5 answers · asked by Watts 1

for retaining walls or edgers... prices between $.25 ---$.75 ea.
at least 1 foot wide

2006-08-28 14:24:58 · 11 answers · asked by josh 1

2006-08-28 13:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have work very hard on restoring the garden in my yard, (neglected and overgrown for 9 years). It is on a hill and alot of the soil had dropped down from this hill above. There are day lillies, Irises, hostas, lily of the vally, and other perennials already in the garden. I have 60 or so other bulbs that I am going to plant. Can I add more soil and mulch without digging up the existing plants? The soil that is currently there is very sandy and does not drain well. What can I do to help this. I know adding compost and mulch will help the soil and with weedin. But what I don't know is what to do with the existing plants, When the best time to plant the new bulbs (they all need to planted before first frost, but before the mulch?), and how to mix the soil and add the mulch.
This is my first gardening attempt, so good so far but I've never taken it this far before. Any advise would be helpful
I live in northern Minnesota, (Zone 4b, a few miles from lake superior)

2006-08-28 13:51:41 · 5 answers · asked by mjnight420 2

2006-08-28 13:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by quiltandpearls 2

2006-08-28 13:48:58 · 7 answers · asked by bookspaz 1

We have had alot of rain the past month and today I noticed rings of toad stools(fairy rings) in some neighbors yards. I was wondering what causes this to happen? Too much moisture? Mold? Mildew? what?

2006-08-28 13:47:41 · 10 answers · asked by couchP56 6

2006-08-28 11:53:39 · 3 answers · asked by asdgag s 1

North Louisiana, want to landscape around horse breeding barn, but what can I plant that is not toxic to horses. Would like to plant crape myrtles and bradford pears down drive way, but have a 750' concrete trough that runs along the outside of paddocks that I want to plant flowers in. Also plant hedges along outside of barn. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-28 10:37:42 · 4 answers · asked by kdforever5 1

I am in tucson az, i have one ocotillo that was green, but the leaves are now falling off.

2006-08-28 10:23:32 · 2 answers · asked by luv78779 2

I enjoy sitting in my backyard & I love watching birds & butterflies. Is there something that I could put out there to attract more of them? Especially cardinals.

2006-08-28 10:21:31 · 18 answers · asked by itsjustme 1

the Katrina aftermath of last year 2005, or is it just high humidity this year 2006? I have noticed mold growing in my garden in 5 to 12 inches of soil. I water only in the mornings every other day for 10 to 15 minutes on auto sprinkler system in no need of repair, but noticed quite a few neighbors watering at night. So is it funk or is it my watering habits gone so old it grows mold?

2006-08-28 10:17:09 · 4 answers · asked by Wendy Lee 1

2006-08-28 10:14:36 · 4 answers · asked by vero06 1

2006-08-28 09:33:57 · 38 answers · asked by danitaandandrew 2

2006-08-28 09:22:34 · 4 answers · asked by Big O 1

Do grave vines climb, like ivy? What are good wine grapes for Wisconsin's climate? How many pounds per vine can you reap?

2006-08-28 09:20:17 · 2 answers · asked by Lawn Jockey 4

Current lawn is a sunny blend mix. Location: Indianapolis ,IN area.I have an irrigation system and the lawn is watered every other day or as conditions dictate. This appears to be an annual problem. In each case I overseed the lawn. Looks good in early spring but goes haywire following high temperature and humidity conditions.

2006-08-28 08:57:38 · 6 answers · asked by Gene B 1

I'm in Switzerland so I need to protect them against very cold conditions.

2006-08-28 08:53:50 · 11 answers · asked by cibou2 1

I don't know what florist they came from & the people that sent it don't know what kind they are either b/c they called in the order.

2006-08-28 08:50:43 · 6 answers · asked by Missy 1

I don't know what florist they came from & the people that sent it don't know what kind they are either b/c they called in the order.

2006-08-28 08:50:02 · 1 answers · asked by Missy 1

The yellow and brown starts at the bottom and works it's way up. It usually starts by mid-season and the plants look awful before the fruit ripens. Is it a disease or a fungus?

2006-08-28 08:23:39 · 5 answers · asked by mesdot2 2