Garden & Landscape - February 2007

2007-02-24 15:20:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-24 15:20:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you know about these two types of bamboos, which is better, and why?
1) Bambusa vulgaris 'vittata'...its common name is "painted bamboo"
2) Bambusa oldhamii....its common name is "giant timber bamboo , old ham's bamboo"

2007-02-24 14:39:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-24 13:16:39 · 4 answers · asked by mom 1

I'll try and keep this short...I recently received my preserved wedding bouquet and I am thinking that these are not my roses that I sent to them. My bouquet didn't have very many greens in it. This bouquet has leaves around the edge of the bouquet that look like grocery store rose leaves? (and a few within the bouquet)
I hate to think that I have been bamboozeled, but if anyone can point out a website that can help me identify roses, it would be a great start! Thanks!

2007-02-24 11:49:07 · 2 answers · asked by Laurie L 1

2007-02-24 10:58:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-24 10:37:02 · 2 answers · asked by charliegirl 2

We have a tree that is partially on our property this is 3/4ths dead according to a licensed arborist. It is a maple and it gigantic and loses huge branches which hit our house everytime there is a wind storm (which is quite often where I live.) We've tried to deal with this nicely for three years with our neighbor, but she refuses to let us cut this thing down even though it's dead. We've went to the city of Covington (Washington) and they can't help us because they don't have any laws written up about this kind of issue. We went to the county, and they said we had to follow city rules (that helps a lot.) Does anyone know whether we have a right to remove this tree or parts of the tree since we do in fact own part of it? Our neighbor is the arbour day president and really loves her trees, but it's a little much when she loves a dead tree over human lives. She doesn't even live on the property behind us and rents it out. Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-24 10:17:10 · 11 answers · asked by Serena 5

2007-02-24 10:01:29 · 5 answers · asked by Irene H 1

I'm thinking of buying a house with a N facing garden, I know it gets less sun, but how much less? The garden is actually to the side of the house so off the thin side of the house if that makes sense (I just thought the wideness of the house wonlt overshadow it)and its not overlooked by any other houses. It veers slightly off a bit to one side but is not that long about 36 x 45 Can anyone give me an idea?

2007-02-24 08:57:37 · 6 answers · asked by Katie G 3

How long would it take for a red bean to grow 15 cm?

2007-02-24 08:04:57 · 2 answers · asked by Luke 3

I saw some seeds for a vining sunflower a few years ago and did not buy them, am I crazy or is there really such a flower?

2007-02-24 07:54:24 · 4 answers · asked by imawoman02 1

2007-02-24 07:48:29 · 1 answers · asked by cheese toast 3

We have a very tall (over 7 feet) maple tree in our front yard. It was here when we moved in several years ago. It has always budded in the spring and shed those leaves in the fall. But recently the leaves were only growing on the trunk. And we have had a few days of very windy weather and a lot of the branches (even the big ones) have just snapped off. My husband actually pulled a large branch off by gently tugging on it. Is it dead? Or should we just trim off all the branches and leave the trunk?

2007-02-24 07:13:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

and that is in season

2007-02-24 07:09:10 · 6 answers · asked by hazel 2

I just bought a house and have a HUGE backyard... it is a doublelot... I want to create a low maintance garden that will look a little cottage, french garden... There are 2 big trees in the back and other than that is a blank canvas. I live in Florida so plants need to be able to handle the heat and the plants under the trees won't get much sun... help! Any websites or pictures you recommend?

2007-02-24 05:41:43 · 6 answers · asked by nikkipba 2

Hi all! My sister lives right outside Atlanta GA and wants to do a complete makeover to her backyard and I am going to help. (I'm from up north and never had to deal with clay) Her biggest concern is to cover up the red clay with something, she thought perhaps new sod, but her neighbors have all tried this and have not had much success. Her main point is she has two small children who want to play in the yard, yet there is never any grass and they end up with shoes all covered in that thick clay that stains everything. I am just beginning my research on this issue, and it seems that clay holds too much water. I see it is recommended to mix the clay with sand and gypsum to break it up, but that is not a permanent fix as the clay will eventually absorb this according to some. Is there any kind of perennial ground cover that will grow in clay that can be put in one part of her yard that the kids can play on, that might replace sod/grass? Something soft yet durable? Thanks!!

2007-02-24 05:40:06 · 4 answers · asked by PrincessOfFun35 3

I am interested in knowing the chemical and/or physical effect of lime on soil. Is it a good idea to use lime in flower/vegetable soil?

2007-02-24 05:24:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two very large trees that are just being taken over with mistletoe. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-02-24 05:09:43 · 6 answers · asked by labragator 1

2007-02-24 04:57:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-24 04:57:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bought two wisteria about 3 yrs ago and i've been struggling with it ever sence. one as of right now they both look dead. Last growing season all the leaves were brown at the tips and some were a purplish color. south side of the house, one in moderate shade but with a few hours of direct sun and teh other in a bit less sun.

2007-02-24 04:53:39 · 2 answers · asked by pumpykinmom 1

What is the prettiest plant I can use? I live in Michigan, and want something that will last more than one season, would prefer something that may have flowers but NO THORNS. I have kids that play in this space and dont want anything that can hurt them.

2007-02-24 04:53:32 · 9 answers · asked by bismillah 2

I read something about wet lawns and fertilizer but forgot what it said

2007-02-24 04:25:10 · 7 answers · asked by believer 3

Presently, one blossom remains on a two-foot spike. The plant has done well since before Christmas, but is now in its declining period with no subsequent blooms coming forth.

2007-02-24 04:24:07 · 3 answers · asked by Guitarpicker 7

2007-02-24 04:05:42 · 3 answers · asked by carolyn d 1

I want to plant some flowering trees and shrubs with a good fragrance this spring. I live in Michigan what would be some good ideas ? I like the smaller trees and mid size shrubs.

2007-02-24 03:58:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-24 03:51:41 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa 1

from the winchester, virginia and surrounding area?

2007-02-24 03:44:12 · 2 answers · asked by chris j 7

I want to redo the landscape of our new home, the previous owners didn't do much with it.

We want to do a border around the front of the house with big rocks as the border and plant some pretty plants and flowers, anything with color and some greens too. Also, what should we use inside the border? rocks, or just the soil as it is, or bark?? We don't have any big trees in our yard so it would be exposed to the hot sun most of the day. Also, Houston gets quite humid, so what plants/flowers would survive the heat and humidity the best? Any suggestions?? Thanks!

2007-02-24 03:22:26 · 7 answers · asked by Me 2