Garden & Landscape - February 2007

We live up in the hill country.

2007-02-02 09:18:16 · 5 answers · asked by shane w 2

My project is about growing plants without soil and i need some fast plants that are easy to grow (its winter im in massachusetts so probly indoors) and they have to be fairly sturdy because they could be possibly under attack by cats. im thinking of growing them with lamps in my room. i have two lamps and a wide open white counter but not having to use the lamps as much would be nice because a need sleep. O and they have to be available at like a store i can get to like home depot or lowes ( which means not online like wisconisn fast plants)

2007-02-02 08:40:26 · 12 answers · asked by freakishcashew 2

2007-02-02 08:08:18 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2

2007-02-02 08:05:27 · 5 answers · asked by JOHN H 1

The slope is only about 5' high, but it's really steep. It goes down to the ditch by the street. It also faces west, so it gets the hot afternoon sun.

I want something that will prevent erosion but not need mowing (it's got grass on it now, but it has to be maintained with a weed-wacker.). Flowers would be a plus.

Someone recommended ice plant, but I read it spreads to 1 foot wide--my concern is that it will shade the ground, preventing anything else from growing, and then the ground will erode. If it has really wide roots, though, it would work--but I don't know.

We are in zone 7. We live between the beach and the mountains, so we don't have any special concerns.

2007-02-02 07:25:57 · 2 answers · asked by Maryfrances 5

(North West Uk) I have at least 500 in my garden and need to get rid of them quickly.

2007-02-02 07:10:43 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5

Hi i have some daffodills in the backyard in a pot and they dont looks so great asthey use to. For some reason the plant can't hold itself up. The leaves have fallen down to the ground and some have ripped the leaves. What is wrong with the plant?? and if you can give suggestions on how to take care of it that would be nice too.

2007-02-02 07:08:10 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 3

Will it still melt the ice underneath. I have about a 3 ft. part of my sidewalk that has very slippery ice under at the deepest point about 8" of water. By the way I am not being redundant when I say "very slippery ice", because there is actually some ice you can walk prettily easily on. I am from Alaska so have seen all kinds of ice. I would really appreciate any advice.

2007-02-02 07:04:34 · 2 answers · asked by ginger 4

my grandmother used to plant these beans. the bean pods are green, then turn to yellow and at peak ripening they appear to have pink strips or a pink tint to the bean as well. any help will be greatly apreciated.

2007-02-02 06:18:31 · 3 answers · asked by clarathomas_63 1

Namaste: I am dreaming ... and perhaps it is only a dream, but no matter... of a garden business so I could sell to hotels, chai shops, restaurants, and local market stalls:

sprouts
lettuces including all the nice new kinds
little baby spinaches
cool green cucumbers
fresh herbs
sweet green peas
lima beans and green soy beans

Do you have anything that would be fun to grow, and sell .... just for dream's sake? If you would like this for a business idea for yourself, please feel free to use it ... with my blessings ....

Peace & Love
LPM

2007-02-02 06:18:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I received a calla lilly plant for mother's day and have kept it indoors until recently. It doesn't look good, in fact, it is starting to turn brown. How do I plant and revive my calla lilies so I can enjoy them every mother's day?

2007-02-02 05:23:07 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. P 2

It's almost garden time and I'm planning on growing some lettuce this year. However, I'm worried that my local bunnies will think I'm offerring a free buffet. They haven't done anything the last couple years when I've grown tomatoes and peas, but I don't think those are bunnies' favorites. I want to know if someone can recommend me a product that is natural and will just deter the bunnies (and any other hungry critters) from eating all my vegetables.

2007-02-02 03:51:30 · 5 answers · asked by akivi73 4

2007-02-02 01:55:49 · 8 answers · asked by tom_conkright 1

My Ficus tree has begun losing leaves BADLY!!! Do they go through a stage wear they loose their old leaves and grow new ones? I have had almost a year now, and it has always been really healthy. Is it because maybe the pot is too small for it now? Any suggestions on how to bring it back to health? I love my tree. lol Thanks!!

2007-02-02 01:53:21 · 4 answers · asked by Jenn 5

2007-02-02 01:06:28 · 10 answers · asked by Lindsay Jane 6

2007-02-02 00:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by mohneesh k 1

2007-02-01 23:18:45 · 5 answers · asked by JoJo 4

I am thinking of changing my career from working in catering(hospitality industry) to gardening Horticulturist, can you advice me about this gardening job , I want to know if this job is stress free( where in hospitality they timing me and i have to be in hurry all the time) Do i need to be in hurry with gardening job /Horticulturist, and what requirement i need to have?

2007-02-01 22:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by k_syofyan 1

There are patches of a black type mould on my front lawn .It hasn't made it to the back lawn yet and I am hoping to stop it before it does .Any information on how to get rid of it would be greatly appreciated !!

2007-02-01 22:05:44 · 3 answers · asked by maidenguenivere 1

Hello!

Does anyone have any tips for germinating Jacaranda seeds? So far, I've been trying 20 degrees C, at a 16hour daylength in soil in a growth cabinet. I was wondering if they need pre-soaking (priming), or maybe higher temperature? It might be that the seed I have just aren't viable any more, but, the boss would like me to try and find out how to germinate them! Thanks =)

2007-02-01 21:20:12 · 4 answers · asked by echidna24 2

Can I dig my hostas up? Will they survive? Any precautions? Are they worth the time and effort?

2007-02-01 21:04:58 · 5 answers · asked by The Pig! 5

2007-02-01 20:35:29 · 1 answers · asked by gulehilal 1

From seed, to growing and gonig from seed to apple

2007-02-01 19:16:41 · 2 answers · asked by Cinda 1

Last year I planted too late

2007-02-01 18:26:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seeds for Osmanthus fragrans,(sweet olive,tea olive) and I see that they can take a *very* long time to germinate... years, in fact. Has anyone done this? Is there something I can do to speed the process? I'm willing to experiment: boiling water, hydrogen peroxide, the old nick&soak, "smoke treatment," whatever. I can't find any information about this.
Thanks.

2007-02-01 17:51:28 · 3 answers · asked by oztug26 1

I have problem of nematatoes in our home garden, let me use neem cake to avoid this problem

2007-02-01 15:20:41 · 3 answers · asked by Shakthivel C 2

I have tilled up and replanted with sod/seed. I went as deep as the tiller machine went. Can I use Dinamite? I have had this problem since I moved to this house 6 years ago. How can I get rid of these tunneling rodents? The dirt mounds are all over my yard. They are eye sores.They really agrevate the sh** out of me.I'm damn near desperate. Please help.

2007-02-01 14:47:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son wants a "container" to put a folded flag and certificate. He wants this to be able to stay outside and stay safe. Any suggestions????

2007-02-01 14:02:19 · 9 answers · asked by taylorvillegirl 4

My son wants a "container" to put a folded flad and certificate. He wants this to be able to stay outside and stay safe. Any suggestions????

2007-02-01 14:01:14 · 2 answers · asked by taylorvillegirl 4

That sounds a bit dodgy; what I mean is, there is this plant which has small red seeds, typically known to represent love. What plant is this?

2007-02-01 13:59:34 · 3 answers · asked by fuzzylogic 1