Garden & Landscape - March 2007

I have a long chain link fence and I would like to plant something to block the view of my neighbor's yard. Any suggestions? I would prefer a vine of some sort to bushes but what are the best (and most cost effective) options?

2007-03-27 04:42:48 · 4 answers · asked by John B 1

Essentially I have a 6' High dogeared picked fence that I'm making. How much of the 6' fence post should be burried underground that will support the fence. The fence will be roughly 30' x 24' (corner fence).

2007-03-27 04:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive tried pepper dust,water filled bottles,covered with pegs and string to form aweb,now got matting (net)down, along with a sonic repellent, and the sods still finds a way to poo somewere in a corner, now apart from dogs guns traps HOW CAN I GET RID OF THE CAT. PLEASE HELP

2007-03-27 04:31:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm hoping to be buying my mothers house from her and she has a huge, I mean huge back yard. Now, I noticed the ant hills and seen snakes back thier too. I plan to put a fence to block the open space she has behind the back yard but I'm still nervouse cause I have a five year old and lots of nieces and nephews to think about! If someone could give me some pointers that would be great. Thanx!!!

2007-03-27 04:30:46 · 2 answers · asked by imari104012000 3

Muskoka chairs....tables....etc. I'm in Wasaga Beach.

Thanks!!

2007-03-27 04:13:10 · 8 answers · asked by Mike M 1

its on the tip of my tounge so please help.......

2007-03-27 04:11:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can you get a gas tank for a poulan riding mower

2007-03-27 04:02:23 · 1 answers · asked by brenda s 1

2007-03-27 03:59:20 · 10 answers · asked by Cipher 3

I want to grow herbs and vegetables in my backyard, and am sick of paying for plastic containers which are inconveniently shaped. I intend to look around for things that can be converted for my needs. I know that treated wood is bad because of the chemicals used in the treatment. What else is bad? I read about people using old tires -- is this toxic? Also, some plastics often have stuff leaking into water, such as those popular Nalgene bottles that leak estrogen-imitating chemicals that are bad for humans -- would this mean that plastic is bad for growing plants intended for consumption?

2007-03-27 03:56:23 · 2 answers · asked by D 2

To get rid off mole, where do you buy and place the trap. If I add rat poison with peanut butter, would it work? Even though, the food source claimed to be grub, I do not see grub problems, my loan does not show it and nor do I see Japanese beetles eating my dogwood trees. This is a nuisance that I can't stand. My whole neighborhood is complainng about this creature. Appreciate anyone sharing based on their personal experience on how to get rid off or kill this nuisance creature.

2007-03-27 03:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am using roses for my bouquet, but want to also use typical greenery from Scotland and Germany-HELP!

2007-03-27 03:50:03 · 1 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4

What is the difference between 'boy' and 'girl' bushes? For example, i once planted one called a 'blue girl' and ran across another i bought called a 'blue boy'.

2007-03-27 03:48:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Neither of them drive so any ideas other than money

2007-03-27 03:41:52 · 4 answers · asked by Junie Bug 1

one 40lb bag of topsoil is 1.89
one cubic yard picked up is 40.00
one place says they can deliver 6 yards for 185.00 which is the better way to go?
how many 40 lb bags would I have to buy to equal the 6 yards?

2007-03-27 03:33:31 · 9 answers · asked by joanne t 1

2007-03-27 03:30:50 · 8 answers · asked by john c 1

if I build a flat bed trailer to haul 2 riding lawn mowers and a few other things (8x16 deck would be ideal) then what should I look at or onto for the axle? or should I think differently on the whole 8x16 thing. I have started trying to draw a scale model. but I am stuck as far as the axle dimensions. p.s. I am trying not to spend a million bucks here, there is a reason I am building it my self..... Thank you for any help you can give me...

2007-03-27 03:29:47 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon B 1

Hello,

I might be moving to a house which has a south east facing back garden. There is no garage or anything blocking the sun as it comes from the south at the side of the house too.

At the moment I live in a house with a north facing garden and becuase the garden is soo small the house shadows most of it and I can't even put my washing out to dry - my neighbour behind me has hers out all day - because she's south facing and it makes me soooo sad my garden is always so damp and full of vine weavel - my poor children!!!!

Anyone know???!!!

Thanks,

Sophia

2007-03-27 03:29:30 · 7 answers · asked by Sophia 3

I want to grow my own flowers for my wedding reception centerpieces. It will be in October. I live in Central Texas if that helps. I like the larkspur and snapdragon the stargazer lilies. Any ideas?

2007-03-27 03:27:23 · 2 answers · asked by mommyoftwo 2

I've planted Basil, Peppermint and Chamomile. I was just wondering how long it would take for them to germinate and sprout?

2007-03-27 03:25:10 · 5 answers · asked by crazy_anna_2000 3

I want to remove the area of grass that surrounds the immediate area of my house so that I may create a flower garden around my house. What is the easiest way to remove the grass?

2007-03-27 03:23:38 · 4 answers · asked by casey_leftwich 5

We have a "postage stamp" orchard that includes peaches, plums, apples, apricots and pears. The trees tried to fruit last year but the fruit just fell off after a couple of days of growth. After opening the fallen fruit we found worms. My trees currently have blossoms on them and I don't want to spray yet, when is the best time?

2007-03-27 02:48:38 · 3 answers · asked by koral2800 4

ok so im a big tough person not really afraid of anything apart from 4 things spiders, moths, wasps, and bees!

and they all come out in the summer (well actually spiders are all year round....but back to the question!)

im terrified of wasps and bees they are my biggest fear, i got chased by 3 yesterday (i probably wasnt it was prob just my paranoia that they was following) anways i suffer form anxiety so it really doesnt help, and i have bright dyed blonde hair....IS THEIR ANYWAY! i can repel them?? is it save to spray repelent on yourself??

or if any of u live near brighton in the uk, is their a place where their are like human controlled nest things so maybe i can just try and conqure this fear? its really bad, i refuse for any windows to be open day or night, day because of wasps and night cos of moths, and it seems every year my fears get worse, im meant to set an example for my nephew not teach him to be afraid of bugs!

2007-03-27 02:26:52 · 5 answers · asked by Katie 5

2007-03-27 01:29:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 01:27:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our backyard slopes. We do not have the resources to rent a backhoe and level out the yard for the swing set. I need to know if it's possible to install a metal swing set such that the yard is not a factor (perhaps burying the legs on one side). All suggestions are appreciated.

2007-03-27 01:09:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mag999nus 3

My sister and I are redoing our front yard and we want some low maintenance flowers. We want them to be pretty and colorful. We live in Ohio, so it's not super warm or super cold. We're also on a budget so is you could keep money in mind, that'd be great. Thanks!

2007-03-27 00:53:36 · 14 answers · asked by NamNam 3

2007-03-27 00:50:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible to lay a simple patio (paving slabs with spaces in between filled with gravel) onto a base of compacted soil?

If so, how should I compact the soil? Should a membrane be used? What sort? Is it possible to lay slabs directly onto a membrane? Should there be a slope?

2007-03-26 23:57:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If this is true lots of plants depend on pollination from honey bees this could lead to many crop failures, Apples, pears, strawberries, and many other plants and fruit trees. this worries me.

2007-03-26 23:34:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know much about the mysteriosa plant? I have one in my garden which to date hasn't yet produced fruit yet can find absolutely no information on the internet?
I've tried alternative spelling with no result and we live in the Victoria Australia so help appreciated. TIA!

2007-03-26 23:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by femme 2