Garden & Landscape - September 2006

not sure if a border is mandatory between the grass and wall.

2006-09-22 08:12:26 · 3 answers · asked by dannythesailorman 1

It's about 10 years old & this is the first year it's bloomed. Only 3 or 4 clusters all together. Any suggestions on pruning it would also be helpful.

2006-09-22 08:05:30 · 1 answers · asked by jans 1

When the black eye susan has bloomed for the year, can I cut them back?

2006-09-22 08:00:51 · 7 answers · asked by just me 2

i have a small pond in which we have water lillies, underneath the pads are these leach lookin things they appear to be killin the pads by eatin them. really the point im gettin to is, do i need to get rid of these gelly like things in order to save the lillies. this is my 1st year in pond keepin so any advise on keepin ponds heathy i would love to hear. also we have a toad,2 frogs gold fish and a couple of koi but not forgettin the two neuts all sharin the pond . so i feel very lucky indeed at havin such wildlife in my pond cosiderin i live in the middle of a busy town, and i no nothin on keepin ponds but only what i have read.Thanks!!

2006-09-22 07:55:13 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-09-22 07:51:21 · 35 answers · asked by Paul L 3

How long will they keep in the fridge (coolest level) before they start to go past their best please?

2006-09-22 07:13:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved into a house that was a vacation rental for many years and the lawn had been sodded years ago. It's pretty bare in some places, with the sod meshing exposed. It has been buried under season after season of shedding pine needles, cones, and it looks really tangled and thatchy. I live in snow country and winter is around the corner.

My question is: Is there anything I can do to overwinter my lawn that will give me a head start on getting it back into shape in the Spring?

2006-09-22 06:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by Liligirl 6

Should I dig it up or will send out new limbs?

2006-09-22 06:01:08 · 5 answers · asked by sweetaspie 1

I have a small rose bush that my mom bought for me from the grocery store. I had it indoors and it almost completely died. I then planted it in a larger pot and put it outdoors on my porch and it has done wonderful since. Now that winter is coming I'll have to bring it back in or it will die. Does anyone have any useful tips for keeping it alive indoors?

2006-09-22 05:23:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-22 04:56:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a tree in my front garden just by the road and a neighbour keeps saying it can't be that high. Is she correct - or is she getting confused - perhaps with the maximum height of fences between gardens? I see lots of tall trees around everywhere - can you think of any legal height restriction which could relate to this?

2006-09-22 04:54:57 · 11 answers · asked by big pup in a small bath 4

2006-09-22 04:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by punchbug34 2

I am working with a South Florida community that is thinking of putting in some Crape Myrtle Trees. Perhaps, 20-40 around their community. I have heard that if the winter is not very mild, they lose their leaves and look bare. However, I also heard that and they would only stay bare for a few months. Can you please give me your opinion on the Crape Myrtle Tree. The community likes very colorful, flowery, and full trees. They are strongly leaning towards the Crape Myrtle but I don't want to see them end up with a "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree". Thanks!

2006-09-22 04:42:27 · 14 answers · asked by ManOfTheHour 5

My lawn has a number of tree roots breaking the ground. Not only is it a bumpy mowing exercise but also takes away some from the appearance of the lawn. I am considering covering the roots with mud and putting grass seeds on the mud pile. Any other suggestions? I am not about to cut all the trees in my yard, so please don't suggest that.

2006-09-22 04:39:56 · 3 answers · asked by freezin_pluto 1

any idea on to get get rid of YUCCAS? have tried everything. my husband has even dug to get the roots. they keep coming back. what do we do/

2006-09-22 04:35:26 · 5 answers · asked by mamma bird 3

I have a 4 year old Mock Orange. The tag that was on it called it "Philadelphus". I have only every had one bloom on it . The fall before I did a major pruning on it, hoping that might help. It looks healthy and is growing well but is not growing out of control. Can someone offer me some help. The mock oranges I see growing everywhere are full of bloom......

2006-09-22 04:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by daredheadedwench 2

We have a compost bin and there are thousands of maggots wiggling on the top. Generally we dump our food scraps daily and turn the pile weekly (or so). So we have live ones on top and dead ones throughout.

On that same thought - does anyone have problems with cockroaches and a compost pile? I haven't seen them lurking around ours yet... but wouldn't be surprised.
Thanks.

2006-09-22 03:49:38 · 11 answers · asked by tapping toes 5

We had some low spots under our deck, so we added some dirt there to improve the grading, but it's coming very close to the siding on the house. Is this a problem? There is no mulch involved and we're assuming that the dirt will settle lower over time.

2006-09-22 03:45:55 · 3 answers · asked by Alysia B 2

2006-09-22 03:28:20 · 8 answers · asked by Mickie 1

I live in the state of Alabama and was wondering if fall or spring is best.

2006-09-22 03:24:44 · 2 answers · asked by JULIE G 1

2006-09-22 03:21:36 · 8 answers · asked by aries 2

I can kill the mound, but they just come back a few yards away. I have tried the commerical mound bait stuff and also gas (I know its illegal but after you get bite you just don't care). Have I missed something?

2006-09-22 03:08:18 · 12 answers · asked by brj 2

for example: those odd yellow-pare tomatoes.

any wierd, not seen often, but good to eat veggies that can be grown in a backyard durng early spring?

2006-09-22 02:48:29 · 12 answers · asked by sueet2b 4

I know the frost will end the spring flowers if not protected, but what about mums?
since they're a fall flower do they need coverd to keep their blooms in tact?

2006-09-22 02:09:03 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6

I have a tree which is half on my property now can I get it to die thanks for your help

2006-09-22 02:05:50 · 16 answers · asked by johnpat4343 1

I planted an whole garden with pumpkin seeds to hopefully got a lot of pumpkins to use for Halloween. I planted them at the end of June. The vines are huge and have a lot of flowers but I think only about 3 pumpkins have grown. I know it's too late for this year but what should I have done differently? Was there not enough bees around to pollenate them?

2006-09-22 02:00:02 · 7 answers · asked by trinity2379 2

2006-09-22 01:58:14 · 21 answers · asked by faye01 1

I can't get out to water my newly planted grass very often. Is it okay to put pete moss over the straw that the company put down to keep the soil moist?

2006-09-22 01:20:48 · 5 answers · asked by star 1

We just put chicken wire around a newly planted elderberry because antelope ate half of it in a day - is there a way to keep them away from it and the other trees planted near the house without putting up a fence? Possibly planting things they like on the acreage they are welcome to?

2006-09-22 00:59:38 · 6 answers · asked by Annie Fay 2

2006-09-22 00:55:44 · 4 answers · asked by mari 1