Garden & Landscape - September 2006

I have thought of adding mismatched drawers I have and planting them; or sliding plastic bins in the drawer spaces and planting them. Does anyone have any other creative ideas that would work? I think using cascading types of plants would be effective. I already have such items as bathtubs, a sink, wringer washing machine, laundry tubs, old metal tool box, cream separator, etc. planted and they are very fun and showy. My neighbor thinks I have completely lost it with the dresser idea and I would like to prove her wrong!! Thank you for any ideas.

2006-09-03 07:55:34 · 6 answers · asked by Donna 2

My lavender plant is in a pot outside. It has been doing very well.
The temperatures have dropped a bit & we are having less sun hours. One stock, on the top of the purple flower is browning. and
A few of the lower green leaves, about mid plant are begining to loose their deep green colour, They are on the verge of yellowing, this is happening to about 20o/o of the plant. We have had alot of rain. Do you think it is too wet maybe? Should I bring it inside to dry out a bit? What would you do?

2006-09-03 07:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by English Rose 1

2006-09-03 07:27:43 · 6 answers · asked by bobbebrown 1

I have given them rose food, plenty of water, cut off dead branches. One is a climbing blaze, the other is a climbing pink.

2006-09-03 07:06:10 · 6 answers · asked by cosmo 2

Its on my porch and its as big as a tennis ball. Someone said do it at night.. but do what? I'm allergic big time.

2006-09-03 07:04:21 · 12 answers · asked by middle sista 1

My Lucky Bamboo has grown too tall, I mean some of the stems are really tall, is it ok so prune them? how would I prune?

2006-09-03 06:57:12 · 4 answers · asked by rockability 1

2006-09-03 06:55:46 · 4 answers · asked by melissa t 1

2006-09-03 06:40:59 · 7 answers · asked by DAVID R 1

I decided to try using sugar on my Sugar Maple tree as a fertilizer...would that be of any benefit for the tree?

2006-09-03 06:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by rockability 1

i just cant keep them away and the huming birds cant get food.

2006-09-03 06:17:50 · 2 answers · asked by some sexy girl 1

I seem to have a new colony of bees moving into a landscaped area along the side of my house. Seems to be an in ground hive along the foundation. Any suggestions on how to deter/discontinue this from continuing without contacting an exterminator.

2006-09-03 06:06:14 · 4 answers · asked by Ralph 7

2006-09-03 05:55:26 · 8 answers · asked by ncdillon 1

Gardening question

2006-09-03 05:43:04 · 12 answers · asked by Bev M 1

Have a second year Azelea,it grew but only green,I fertilized it in the spring? But it produced no Flowers,what can I do?

2006-09-03 05:30:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Planted climbing rose bush in spring, it climbed it's green but no flowers yet is it normal?And do i have tu cut in down?

2006-09-03 05:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Idaho and started some Moonflower vines.... a few outside and a few in a pot inside. I would like to know what the weather conditions are that start to kill them. Frost, obviously, but will cooler temps in general kill them?

Also, when do they flower? How can I prompt them into flowering?

Thank you all.

2006-09-03 05:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by emilystartsfires 5

I live in the okanagan, bc, Canada...can anyone help with where the deals are?

2006-09-03 05:04:53 · 4 answers · asked by Carrot girl 2

2006-09-03 05:02:41 · 11 answers · asked by sunshine 1

that he dug up from the side of the road while in Florida. It is doing fine now in a pot. I'm assuming that I must bring it inside the house before the first frost this fall.

2006-09-03 05:01:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

It needs to fit in a cute 4 sided fence I just bought. Each side is 2ft. It can grow tall but not not wide. Thanks for any suggestions!

2006-09-03 05:00:32 · 4 answers · asked by jane doe 6

2006-09-03 04:37:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My green plant keeps getting covered in a white pest, it looks like tiny bits of shaving foam, and when I wipe it it has a rusty colour on the kitchen paper. It keeps coming back, how can I get rid of it?

2006-09-03 04:19:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

why dont trees shed their leaves in the summer instead of the winter to keep them cool and have them in the winterto keep the trees warm. i know its a stupid question but when ya think about it..................

2006-09-03 04:12:35 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-09-03 03:51:54 · 11 answers · asked by Tom 4

I have a small house with a tree somewhat close up, to the right of the house (when looking from the street). My Peony is tucked in on the left end of the porch, but I have nothing along the front of the right end of the porch (shaded over by the tree). I have tiger lilies that run along the tree and down the right side of the house which are starting to spread down the side, but have only made it about a quarter of the way. I'd like to have something that would work well in the shady areas, but I don't really care for the popular plants like hostas and such, I like different things that aren't seen too often. I'd ideally like to get some colorful (red and yellow - my brother is a Marine - and beachy blues) flowers around the area. I also like plants that 'do something' (attracting butterflies, etc) so big flowers and things like that interest me. Oh, I'm in NW Ohio.

If anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them. I'm totally open since I'm new at this. Thanks

2006-09-03 03:47:17 · 7 answers · asked by Angel 2

2006-09-03 03:34:43 · 2 answers · asked by mrbill 1

2006-09-03 03:17:56 · 1 answers · asked by mrbill 1

2006-09-03 03:15:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-03 03:11:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been making concrete leaf castings out of large leafs to make a backyard water feature and birdbath. Now that I've gotten the hang of it, I'd like to tint the cement leaves green, either before or after I make them (either mixed into the cement or painted on afterwards). The only colors of cement tint I can find at the hardware store or online are terracotta/red or black. Any ideas?

2006-09-03 02:42:21 · 5 answers · asked by answerlady1021 4