Garden & Landscape - October 2006

2006-10-24 21:37:35 · 7 answers · asked by Marlene P 1

I have planted two Calabash cucumber or turai seeds and they have grown well but now they are wilting help me out (its no disease or pests) I need a fertilizer or manure but can't decide which one ?? Help me out.Thkx

2006-10-24 19:39:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some good flowers and plants that can be put in on short notice that add some color?
I can not plant a tree or anything, to plants are what I am looking for.

2006-10-24 18:04:54 · 8 answers · asked by EJtheRed 2

Ive turned over about 12 inches of top soil, add store bought topsoil
and I end up having to rerake after every time I water. Should I rent a roller thingy? Its not more than 200 sq. ft.

2006-10-24 17:59:58 · 7 answers · asked by Joe A 1

I have a small space for a lawn, currently being occupied by weeds, would like to replace with something green, no mow. I would like something different, I thought I saw a magazine article about some people used a korean grass, looks kind of hairy, wavy, furry, required no mowing. Any ideas? I am in southern california.
thanks!

2006-10-24 17:55:10 · 3 answers · asked by dani k 2

What I mean is, it won't matter since its decomposing right? Would it won't harm my plants in the spring?

2006-10-24 17:16:59 · 3 answers · asked by frith25 4

This has actually turned parts of the fountain pure white which I am trying to clean up. The original color of the fountain is adobe and made of concrete. So far, I have used pure vinegar, CLR, Zep Lime & Calcium Cleaner, even Muratic Acid. None of these products have phased the lime deposits. Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing that could help me. ALSO, could I use a water-based stain to try and re-color the fountain?

2006-10-24 17:01:52 · 6 answers · asked by ralphjeannine 1

I have a an great oppotunity! A spot in the garden.

And It has everything going for it, such as very little sunlight, compacted soil, and dogs (some people call them dogs, I call them terriers) that patrol through the area everytime they are outside.

What more could I ask for.

I planted some Lamium 'Pink Pewter' I found at a discount price, simply to experiment on livening up the area.

Where the dogs DON'T pass, the plants really look stunning. Where the dogs do trample, the Lamium looks trampled.

On a personal note I like to give dogs freedom to stretch their legs and be where they like to be.

Thats why I'm trying the Lamium. Maybe my aesthetics and the dog's roaming patterns can both be achieved.

I believe Lamuim spreads by stolons, so I figure, let them trample, as they will only spread the plant.

But, as mentioned, some plants are being destroyed.

Do Lamuim recover quickly? Do other plantings better survive dog such beatings? Would Hellebores do?

Thanks.

2006-10-24 16:32:26 · 2 answers · asked by dumbdumb 4

2006-10-24 15:50:47 · 13 answers · asked by Antonio G 1

The kids in the neighborhood have named him Juan Pedro and he gets more company than me.

2006-10-24 15:34:52 · 7 answers · asked by Just Gone 5

I just a new recieved another glossy plant catalog. I turn to page eight and "wham!!"....

This Azalea promises 11 months (if potted and brought indoors) worth of blooms!

Is this new to me alone, or do others have experience with this "to good to be true" shrub.

I am drooling over "autumn mist" and "summer sangaria" together in one spot, and "autumn angel" in another border.

[As a side note, I think these catalogs are turning me into a plant pornographer... I have them strewn around my bed, and on occassion might slip on the glossy pages when I awaken at night in the need for a drink of water.]

Zone 7-9 (and to 6 if sheltered, which could mean ME if it is wisely placed, although I generally plan for zone 5).

Sounds good for an indoor/outdoor specimen.

Thoughts, comments, rude noises? All are welcome.

2006-10-24 15:34:23 · 6 answers · asked by dumbdumb 4

I bought it this past spring, it's about 3ft. tall and I put it in a larger container, it did well for some time but then its leaves towards the top started to dry up, crumble in my hand, and the whole top died, so I cut it down to the better growth, it grew some more and later did the same thing again, should it not be in a pot at all you think? Help! P.S. Now my Weeping-Willow is doing the same, it too is in a large pot but this tree is about 5ft. tall.

2006-10-24 15:23:41 · 10 answers · asked by Jae 4

my friend has a ranch and there are tons of rats what is the best way to kill them or get rid of them

2006-10-24 15:07:01 · 17 answers · asked by ck 3

2006-10-24 15:02:38 · 8 answers · asked by CLK 1

transported this 3 ft. tree from Mississippi to Texas. planted tree in full sunlight

2006-10-24 14:46:09 · 5 answers · asked by Timberkatze 1

OK i got this science fair project. i need to grow a bean plant. were or which bean plant seeds do i use to make the project, i dont think or no, if i can use the ones u cook n put them in soil? can i?

2006-10-24 14:34:03 · 3 answers · asked by stef 2

Fragile as in... it dies or gets sick easily and requires lots of attention and very specific settings for it to grow.

2006-10-24 13:07:50 · 8 answers · asked by Aimers 3

It seems that they always begin to lose their leaves at the base and eventually just get tall and leggy, producing new leaves and flowers at the tips of the branches only.

How does one keep a begonia longer than 6 months?

2006-10-24 12:51:23 · 3 answers · asked by NONAME 4

2006-10-24 12:46:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Diana's & White Althea

2006-10-24 12:21:13 · 3 answers · asked by matt 2

By weed, I mean a flower that saps other plants' energy.

2006-10-24 12:08:03 · 15 answers · asked by Aimers 3

Here's a photo of it:

http://www.zkuttz.com/roligabilder/bilder/bild_saguarosviagraserectus.jpg

2006-10-24 12:04:03 · 9 answers · asked by Nightwalker 3

2006-10-24 11:58:43 · 5 answers · asked by Barb H 1

2006-10-24 11:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by nick 1

2006-10-24 09:57:19 · 10 answers · asked by Dan 4

2006-10-24 09:42:57 · 2 answers · asked by richardjeana1 1

Bought 2 acres without any trees or shrubs. I have purchased "fast growing" trees however is there anything on the market to make them grow even faster?

2006-10-24 09:09:41 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Mama 1

Some of the products he uses is tabacco juice, mouth wash,amonia,beer,coke, dish soap and other regular house hold products. There are bug repelents, and green up for the lawn, and prep. for vegtable beds and flower beds.

2006-10-24 08:46:46 · 2 answers · asked by blastexjimby 1

2006-10-24 08:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by cindy j 1

2006-10-24 08:42:02 · 2 answers · asked by angelwings35 1