Garden & Landscape - October 2006

i reseeded my yard about two months ago with Rebel Ultimate Tall Fescue and it is doing great, aside from some weeds which i just zapped and are starting to wither. in my back yard i've got lots of shade, and i planted the Rebel Shady blend in the backyard hoping it would have a better chance at survival. There is a section of the yard that the grass blades are very thin and haven't filled out yet. and they are also very weak and basically don't stand up, they're just limp. I also noticed that you can't run your fingers through it. they are kinda tangled from flopping around.

could they just not be getting enough sun? it's not the whole shady area, it's just a little part so i'm stumped. they've been watered, probably even more than the rest of the yard. i've uploaded some photos, it's tought to really tell but take a look.

any suggestions or ideas?

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2006-10-12 09:05:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

black spot and powdery mildew on my roses but want to spare the beautiful Orb spider that has made such an intricate web, and dozens of bees and many butterflies that visit my miniature rose bushes. Do you know of a fungicide that does not contain an insecticide?

2006-10-12 08:58:41 · 5 answers · asked by Orquidea 2

2006-10-12 08:53:17 · 3 answers · asked by flyingdebris1 3

i love the look of a vine growing up the brick of a house. i'd love to try it on my house.

2006-10-12 08:51:51 · 9 answers · asked by Alvin B 2

I saw a pawprint down by my pond that was my lost cat's (hes been lost for 6 days) and the mud was wet and their was a little bit of water in the print. What does this mean? How recent do you think he was there?

2006-10-12 08:46:35 · 5 answers · asked by manateeluver32 3

I've removed all the long grass, removed any sources of water and shade. I do have a thick grove of juniper and cedar trees. Should I raze those down too?

2006-10-12 08:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by A 1

The season of weekly lawn mowing is coming to a close and I am very glad about it because I hate cutting grass (my pet peeve of home ownership). I just wondered what it was like for a homeowner in Southern California where the growing season never seems to end.

2006-10-12 08:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by linkus86 7

My best friend is visiting Boston for the next 2 weeks. Her son found the most beautiful leaf that has turned to a deep red. How can they keep it from turning brown and getting nasty so they can bring it home to Florida to show his pre-school class??

2006-10-12 08:24:30 · 6 answers · asked by 4in5yearsMom 3

2006-10-12 08:06:21 · 3 answers · asked by elsa_thats_me 1

Also, when are you supposed to trim rose bushes?

2006-10-12 08:03:31 · 5 answers · asked by CJ 4

Some people claim gardening is therapeutic. Is this true? I've never had the opportunity to garden before, but my grandfather has a flower and vegetable garden, and he absolutely loves being outside gardening. As a matter of fact, that's where he spends the majority of his day. Do those of you that garden, feel the same way?

2006-10-12 07:57:18 · 6 answers · asked by LibraT 4

I'm working out to build a drive and have to cover an area of 16 feet by 18 feet and would like to know how many block paving slabs i need, could anyone help

2006-10-12 07:44:14 · 7 answers · asked by me2 2

Hi,
I had a college placement for the diploma course in floristry but the college 'short listed' me and I missed out!
So I found a florist to take me on board once a week to learn the trade. I want to buy a book to help me along,I have looked at different ones online but can't decide which one will help me the most.

Can anyone recommend a really good floristry book?

Thank You !

2006-10-12 07:31:13 · 8 answers · asked by ladyfurlan 1

I don't know anything about plants and I have a Ficus, Dracaena and a Peace Lily to care for. Also what window and how much water do they all need? Oh, and is there a special way they need to be re-potted?

2006-10-12 06:54:05 · 2 answers · asked by chaos_smsp 2

Every other maple in our yard (every other tree for that matter) is turning colors now that autumn is here. (We live in NH.) But the one maple right in front of the house is stubbornly remaining green. Why is it not changing? It looks sort of odd. Maybe the tree is rebelling against the forthcoming winter? LOL What do you think?

2006-10-12 06:43:19 · 8 answers · asked by peachy78 5

2006-10-12 06:19:04 · 13 answers · asked by Apollo C 2

People seem to trim them from spring to fall but I'm curious if there's a best time or even a time before or after which you should definitely not trim them.

2006-10-12 06:15:45 · 3 answers · asked by Dreamcaster0 1

it was in a color collection of plants.

2006-10-12 06:03:40 · 2 answers · asked by beabout 1

I used to order trees from a company which cut and shipped X-mas trees and they were always fabulous and lasted a long time. I lost the name of the farm and need help finding them.

2006-10-12 05:45:33 · 2 answers · asked by iriscrrll 1

My friends and I live in Steubenville and are looking to go to a pick your own apple orchard this weekend. We want to go to one that is somewhat large and worth the experience and quality. We are especially looking for any in the Pittsburgh area, especially the Western/Southern environs of Pittsburgh.

Thanks!

2006-10-12 04:51:15 · 2 answers · asked by Ryan 3

Just wondered. they obviously cant see

2006-10-12 04:47:42 · 6 answers · asked by Nick n his Dog 2

Next door's garden looks like its going to slide down and demolish my house

2006-10-12 04:31:27 · 18 answers · asked by David S 2

2006-10-12 03:37:04 · 8 answers · asked by floridacarguy 1

I have a big flower bed in the front of the house with a lot of mulch and it's growing muchrooms since it's been rainy and gloomy these past few days. There are different kinds as far as I can see. Are mushrooms harmful to the plants? I have also seen some mushrooms growing on the base of one boxwood. If it is harmful, how do I get rid of them?

2006-10-12 03:35:40 · 7 answers · asked by mrs.izabel 6

2006-10-12 03:01:43 · 4 answers · asked by steel_heart_m 1

2006-10-12 02:58:00 · 1 answers · asked by ping 1

Since it was installed next door we are loosing fish in our pond, we have noticed that we no longer see frogs in our yard. I would like some info to encourage the neighbors not to use since this is a twice a day misting action it becomes a chronic exposure condition.

2006-10-12 02:14:08 · 2 answers · asked by Desperate fish owner 2

In years past, I have been able to collect seeds from my zinnias after the flower heads die. There is a freeze expected tonight and they have not died back yet. Will the seeds still be viable if they have frozen? Can I collect the flower heads and let them dry and still be able to use the seeds next spring?

I can't cover them tonight. They are too tall and cover too big an area.

2006-10-12 02:03:31 · 3 answers · asked by sncmom2000 5

It is a small one, (about four feet)and it's growing by the Koy pond. I'm afraid that when it gets bigger the roots will put a hole in the pond liner. It's beautiful here in MD now, but it will get cooler soon. What to do? Thanks! :) Arum

2006-10-12 01:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by arum 3

2006-10-12 00:37:26 · 5 answers · asked by Eric T 1