Garden & Landscape - March 2007

2007-03-16 18:11:30 · 9 answers · asked by Brian S 2

What are the pros and cons of wood sheds, vinyl sheds, and metal sheds? All of them are the type you can get at Lowes. Cost and durability are the biggest factors. The shed will be next to a garage, with fencing on the other two sides. We just need it to hold the lawnmower, snowblower, and other such tools.

Building from scratch is not an option for me. I'm not that handy!

2007-03-16 17:36:59 · 6 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6

I am thinking I shouldn't fill it with dirt because my hubby wants to maybe use it later as a boat. lol
SO... I thought placing container plants in it, then filling it with mulch, enough to cover up to the tops of the containers.

Do you have any OTHER IDEAS for me?

All answers are appreciated.
Thanks in Advance!
Jewel

2007-03-16 17:36:56 · 9 answers · asked by Jewel 3

2007-03-16 17:27:41 · 2 answers · asked by Ginnykitty 7

i planted it in my science class because my teacher has a special light that acts as a substitute for sunlight and told my class that we can bring in tree seeds to grow them. i planted it around early december.

2007-03-16 17:23:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I built my own green house and even sold several kits for them online, but I started out with the intenion of selling plants this spring. I have over a thousand seedlings already started and planted three more flats of 72 cells each tonight.
I know they sell all sorts of plants and tomatoes plants sell better than any other single plant, but I need to find out the best plants to sell and all the nurersiers are closed mouth about it.
I planted Better Boy,, Beef Steak, and Early Girl tomatoes tonight, but I am just wondering what else to plant.
I have 2 pickleing, and 2 sliceing cukes, 2 squash, cantalopes, watermellons, etc. planted and am transplanting to the 6" pots as fast as I can buy them.
What is the biggest thing that sells for a good profit????????

2007-03-16 16:55:06 · 5 answers · asked by dennis_phillips7 3

I have a Unilock brick driveway. It was applied over 24 inches of rock, then crushed rock, and then sand- (all compacted in intervals by a professional.) Why would various patches of brick appear to look wet while other areas are completely dry- even days after in had rained? Could water from the surrounding area (neighbor's property) be traveling towards the deep crushed rock? (Driveway isn't sealed- but are some pavers more poreous than others?)

2007-03-16 16:53:38 · 3 answers · asked by Claudia L. 2

I have an older dogwood tree in my back yard. It branches off at about 4 foot high. One branch is dead no leaves no new limbs and the bark is coming off. The other side is fine new growth new leaves. Can half the tree be dead? Should I cut off the half that is dead. Or should I remove the whole tree? Its over 30 years old so its a large size.

2007-03-16 16:49:40 · 4 answers · asked by J L 6

2007-03-16 16:39:09 · 6 answers · asked by SNOW BIRD 1

CAN PEOPLE BE ALLERGY TO THIS TREE ? WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP.

2007-03-16 16:29:22 · 3 answers · asked by Sandra & Albert G 1

we have a swimming pool; that for reasons unbeknownst to me, is filled with dirt. there was thought of bricking it over, but i am thinking of turning it into a garden. if i were to do this;since i dont know the origin of the dirt, should i treat the soil before planting? this is a group home, on limited funding. i would not be able to extend great expense in beginning this project. However maybe some of you could offer some shade tree advice towards it getting a good start. i am good with plants. i don't forsee any major issues. but , i don't want to sow a bunch of plants into dirt that won't support their growth. any suggestions or lending of experience is appreciated.

2007-03-16 16:04:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-16 15:35:38 · 7 answers · asked by paarkerhouse 2

I want to put them around vegetables and flowers, but they seem so strong smelling, I wonder if they would affect the vegetable taste, etc.

I have used pine bark mulch in the past, but cedar smells so strong.

Or maybe I could make 2,605,000 little potpouri bags for people to hang in their closets! tsk tsk

2007-03-16 15:26:28 · 8 answers · asked by mamacedar 5

Do you guys mind if your neighbor's kids go through or play in your front or backyard?

2007-03-16 15:25:03 · 6 answers · asked by SW 2

Also...are they a shrub or a tree. I know there are lemon trees but on some websites it says they can be both.

2007-03-16 14:54:46 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel 2

The old pressure treated wood contained arsenic and was not safe but I understand that has been removed, should i use this in my vegetable garden or not?

2007-03-16 14:53:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am highly allergic. I know this for a fact because I am all itchy and swollen now because I cleaned out poison oak from my flower bed. I can't get near it. Please help.

2007-03-16 14:47:20 · 7 answers · asked by Spacey 2

Leaves are green on top and purple on the bottom. I think its tropical? does anybody know what type it is or what its called?

2007-03-16 14:38:19 · 4 answers · asked by WTF 1

I have two sprinkler heads that have really high water pressure and another area on the same line has very low pressure. There is a history of pipe breakage but I think I blew all of the mud out. I have checked all of the head filters and they are clean. Could there be a rock in the pipe? If so, how can I isolate it?

2007-03-16 14:13:52 · 3 answers · asked by knitrino 1

Please Give me a Full Description if possible

Thanks

2007-03-16 13:34:51 · 1 answers · asked by LEnor <3 1

bushes there...will they be allright? thnx

2007-03-16 13:32:22 · 3 answers · asked by Happy Summer 6

2007-03-16 13:18:56 · 15 answers · asked by Kat B 1

I recently rented a home that needs a lot of yard work. I am looking for some relatively low matinance flowers and plants to give my yard a make over. Nothing too exspensive just somethings to make the outside look a little nicer and colorful.

2007-03-16 13:04:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking into some flowers to place in some planters around several large palm trees near our pool. I've found some pretty Magenta Verbena flowers and I need to know if they attract bees. Also, do they require frequent watering?

If anyone has any other suggestions for a pretty ground cover/flowering plant that doesn't attract bees and doesn't require much water (don't want to over water the palms!), please let me know

Thanks!

2007-03-16 13:00:56 · 5 answers · asked by Brandon D 1

I live in what we call a high desert. I am above 6,000 feet and it rarely rains. I haver some grass but most of it is brown and scarce. I am allowed by my city to water 3 times a week. What kind of seeds should I buy?

I have some bald spots right by the house and I want to put some flowers there. What are the best kind of flowers to put there? It would be sunny all day. I don't want anything really expensive or hard to keep up as this is my first time planting flowers. Thanks!

2007-03-16 12:22:15 · 1 answers · asked by ♥ Mary ♥ 4

My yard is a mess with a clump of four overgrown trees and brush below them. If I have the trees topped at 6 feet and a deck style treehouse, and clear the brush putting a thick layer of sand below would that be ok. Cannot afford to have trees cleared and levelled

2007-03-16 12:07:23 · 4 answers · asked by beachloveric 4

Our fence is falling down, the lawn is over grown with weeds and horrible lumpy grass and I think the lemon tree is dead. We’re working with a small budget so where should we start first?

2007-03-16 11:21:05 · 5 answers · asked by fluttering_by@sbcglobal.net 4

Its been raining all day i park in the back. There's no concrete only the ground Im scared Im going to get my car stuck (again) what can I do to help absorb the water and prevent it from next time. dirt, soil ?????

2007-03-16 11:13:04 · 12 answers · asked by pelonsea 1

In the fall we moved into our new house which has a huge back yard that has a large flower garden that has not been cared for in a very long time. The realator said they were all perenials but had no idea what kind. The only plant I know for sure is a huge rose bush that desperately needs pruning.

My first question is should I prune now or should I wait until???

The second one isabout the ground covering. How do I tell what to get rid of and what to keep. Or should I just rake around the stems and cover it with mulch. i have never really had a yard of my own and know very little about gardening but I would like to work with what i have got because all my neighbors say the yard was beautiful about 3 years ago.

2007-03-16 11:08:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just moved in, and I really want it to look nice. I would call a pro, but I think they overdo it. I would like to get a good plan and then tinker with it a little.

2007-03-16 10:49:50 · 6 answers · asked by mel s 6