Garden & Landscape - October 2006

Hi,

I have a hardy hibiscus (not sure what type it is). It is a very different type of hibiscus just to give you some background--the plant grows what I'd describe as individual skinnier stalks instead of the normal bush like appearance. And the flowers are amazing--a dark rich pink with a Stamen that is very very bright yellow--and pink on the very ends. My step father found some seeds at an old abandoned homesite and planted them about 15 years ago. He gave me two very late last fall but only one made it through the winter.

The seed pod is not as wrinkled and pointed as all the other hardy hibiscus seed pods I have seen.

The closest hibiscus it resembles is a Disco Belle, but I know it is not that type. Any ideas on what kind it might be? I can send you a pic if you e-mail me with your e-mail address.

2006-10-13 13:51:28 · 4 answers · asked by Dave 1

2006-10-13 13:46:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wish i could afford to buy a farm or small holding, its my life long dream, i love the uk, especially scotland and wales but everywhere really - does anyone know of a county in the uk that still has such properties available at reasonable affordable prices in the current ecomonic climate?

2006-10-13 10:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by geraldine 2

I thought I read somewhere that now is bad to trim bushes because the growths will die, does the same thing apply to trees? My tree is getting out of control and all the branches keep knocking into my siding. The leaves have all fallen. Can I trim the branches now?

2006-10-13 10:53:45 · 12 answers · asked by Lola76 5

something to put on the grass to kill fleas

2006-10-13 10:45:46 · 7 answers · asked by bc1354 1

2006-10-13 10:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by Ivan C 1

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2006-10-13 10:12:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 10:10:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 10:00:42 · 4 answers · asked by MD 2

2006-10-13 08:58:50 · 2 answers · asked by cam matthews 1

I've some large conifer trees which I am going to cut down What is the best way to get rid if the stumps without having to dig them all up?

2006-10-13 08:49:29 · 21 answers · asked by thefirstfredbloggs 1

2006-10-13 08:14:31 · 10 answers · asked by LovelyAmy 1

Its mid October here in Saskatchewan. I still have potaotes to dig from the garden. The temps have been cold . . .down to minus 9 degrees celcius (16F) at night and only as high as 5 (41F) degrees celcius in the day. Are the potaoes ruined now? or will the ground have protected them from the frost?
What is the lowest temperature they can tollerate before harm is done?

2006-10-13 07:29:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The neighbohoos has many aspen trees ina Denver, CO suburb. Our lost about half of their leaves two years ago. We sprayed at suggestion of horticulture shop for fungus which was apparent on the leaves. As the leaves were coming out (about the size of mouse ears) the trees were sprayed again. No signs of any fungus this year, hut the trees never fully leaved out. Now when leaves are turning yellow and starting to fall in the neighboir hood our changed quickly and are all down. Any ideas on thing shtatc can cause this. It's not a lack of water. Thanks!

2006-10-13 07:01:11 · 2 answers · asked by tlbarber 2

Mealybugs are infesting my house plants, I even see them on new leaf shoots - how can I get rid of these pests forever They are causing my indoor vine plant severe damage by withering away leaves - i have tried cleaning them but they return I need an effective solution - I have even tried indoor plant insecticide -nothing works _ PLEASE SOMEONE WHO HAD THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM AND FOUND AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION _ HELP!

2006-10-13 06:39:33 · 7 answers · asked by Question! 1

2006-10-13 06:16:14 · 5 answers · asked by teal beach brianna 2

2006-10-13 05:59:12 · 5 answers · asked by tienvut 1

2006-10-13 05:49:01 · 6 answers · asked by cubs074 1

2006-10-13 05:38:30 · 6 answers · asked by nancnew 1

I live in Lewisburg, WV and I think my growing zone is 5. Help.

2006-10-13 05:26:44 · 4 answers · asked by bill e 2

I have four indoor rabbits that produce lots of poop. Has anyone used rabbit manure before in gardening? They use a litter box full of wood stove pellets. Does that make any difference to plants?

2006-10-13 04:44:59 · 5 answers · asked by sugarcarat 5

2006-10-13 04:19:48 · 8 answers · asked by Melinda G 1

I have a small blackberry patch that is growing on a trellis next to my fence. The patch is 5 or 6 years old and is becoming VERY overgrown. How do I cut it back without effecting next year’s production? I have done moderate pruning in the past but It now needs a serious hair cut.

2006-10-13 04:06:28 · 5 answers · asked by BeenThere 3

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2006-10-13 03:59:10 · 2 answers · asked by jan a 1

I used my Neighbors Lawn Mower and when i was done i didn't even let the handle go and it cut off itself. I tried starting it up again but nothing worked. I checked the gas and it was still full tank. SO why did it turn itself off and why isnt it coming back on? I would hate to have to buy a new Mower because it is broke. ....What now?

2006-10-13 03:58:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I planted 2 rose bushes this past spring and they were beautiful. I would like to know if I should trim them back and how do I protect them from below 0* climate?

2006-10-13 03:38:26 · 7 answers · asked by Roxie 1

How do you install a chain link fence over dry concrete. I have been looking for some sort of anchors but with no luck. Is there a different way to do it, besides braking the concrete?

2006-10-13 03:18:21 · 2 answers · asked by ferny3003 1

Some have white mold that begins at the base of the leaf and then darkens the leaf and causes it to fall off. Some have black bumps on the leaves.
Please help. I've had these Jades for 20 years.

2006-10-13 03:09:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen a beautiful plant around college and have no idea what it is (I don't have a garden, but I'd like to find pictures of it to brighten my room and computer.) It has thin stems and, notably, these translucent circular leaves/pods with a silvery sheen. Does anyone know what it might be?

2006-10-13 01:36:49 · 24 answers · asked by silverstar1809 2

2006-10-13 01:32:14 · 9 answers · asked by Wednesday 3