Garden & Landscape - March 2007

last spring my husband and i started landscapeing our front yard (our side). When our neighbor saw us she had to come and help she told us where to put things how to do it this year we have worked out our new landscapeing ,but don't want a nosy neighbor intrudeing, we want to make the space our own ,however she has already insisted on makeing it a neighbor project even going as far as giveing us a plant list , i do not want to create strife between us ,but i also do not want petunas and hasta's everywhere

2007-03-11 03:01:54 · 5 answers · asked by sarah l 2

We moved here from Florida and I love the smell of Gardenia (outside and not from a candle or anything) when I sit outside in the Spring/Summer... thank you for knowing!

2007-03-11 01:50:20 · 3 answers · asked by florida_sassy 4

Ok - I know this has been covered before - but here's the twist.
I live in an "open plan" street. i.e.we have no front fencing - our gardens are meant to "blend" Anyway, next door is brand new and they have no lawn. I, on the other hand have a huge, beautifully kept lawn and it takes me hours to keep it that way. Next door has a Pit Bull puppy that craps on my lawn about 3 times A DAY. I cannot use sprays and potions that will kill my grass, also, I cannot use things that will be washed away as the reticulation is on daily. My neighbour couldn't care less where his dog is, he is nasty and abusive, however, he is still my neighbour, and, as a single mother with children, I don't want to make an enemy of him. Yes, you read right - this person has a Pit Bull - a dog listed on the DANGEROUS DOG law, yet it has no fences keeping it in, it roams the street all day and has no collar. If I call the Ranger, he will know it's me, as this is a new development and I am his only neighbour.

2007-03-11 01:19:58 · 9 answers · asked by Life's a beach 4

2007-03-11 00:31:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to by a solar heating panel for wather, but i dont know wath kind is better.

2007-03-11 00:26:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We live on the south coast of England, and the mild winter has meant our lawn is looking a bit long and shaggy. Today is the first time it has been dry enough to think about getting the mower out, other half thinks it's too early, but I reckon it will just make it even harder the longer we leave it.

2007-03-10 23:38:46 · 28 answers · asked by Buckaroo Banzai 3

Relaying and raising by about 3 inch 32sqm of paving slabs how much hardcore will i need approx. ??

2007-03-10 23:25:44 · 3 answers · asked by Craig W 1

How can I cover the mud without spending $300 on another load of gravel or paving it right at this time.

2007-03-10 23:15:23 · 6 answers · asked by biggobbler51 1

I am growing my own veg for the first time this year but last year we had a really bad black fly infestation followed by another of caterpillars. What would be the best way organically of saving my harvest? If it can't be done organically what would be the next best alternative?

2007-03-10 22:11:00 · 12 answers · asked by wattie 3

Hi, I'd like to try companion planting carrots next to onions in my allotment. I'm a bit confused though because onions seem to need rich soil and carrots need poorer soil. What quality of soil would be best for both? Could carrots cope with well manured soil? Any advice gratefully received.

2007-03-10 20:41:07 · 9 answers · asked by megramya 2

I bought a Christmas tree and the man I got it from told me it was "partially rooted". It's still in the bucket in the garden and looks healthy. Do you think it could survive if I plant it in the garden, or will it gradually just die? If you think I should plant it, would it do better in a damp area or an area that gets more sunlight? Thanks

2007-03-10 20:27:34 · 17 answers · asked by dashabout 3

I need to find a picture of the snowdonia lilly so I can have it tattood on my shoulder next to my dogs portrait. Shes called Welsh Lilly Flower hence why i'd like the snowdonia lilly instead of a normal one. If anyone could help that would be great thanks alot.

2007-03-10 20:23:58 · 4 answers · asked by sarahc 3

It is still small similar to a palm tree but it has no branches or twigs it has long leaves that sprout out the top and flow over the tree... it grown more leaves out the top when the one layer is done growing... can someone please tell me what kind of plant this is????

2007-03-10 19:30:13 · 5 answers · asked by alizaeyh 1

I am in UK and the ants are small and harmless. I have small children so I am concerned about poisons.

2007-03-10 19:23:04 · 23 answers · asked by Robin D 1

Will the mulch become moldy or create a fungus that will be bad for plants and shrubs?

2007-03-10 17:00:14 · 4 answers · asked by Dave H 1

2007-03-10 16:54:24 · 5 answers · asked by mommy 3 2

I have been looking for this plant's name for a long time. Can anyone please help me? Thanks!

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/garbagejunky/album/576460762393076558

2007-03-10 16:14:44 · 5 answers · asked by banner 1

Every tarp I see is blue. Is there a reason for this?

2007-03-10 16:02:45 · 9 answers · asked by Dan M 2

2007-03-10 15:51:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-10 15:33:07 · 4 answers · asked by pope45918 1

I am an Eight Grade Regents Earth Science student. For my final project, I am testing soil to see which one can best resist sinking. I need a small amount of sand soil, silt soil, clay and possibly loam. Where can I get this online or near Buffalo New York? All help is much appreciated

2007-03-10 15:08:14 · 2 answers · asked by theatreis4life 2

I moved into a vacant trailor and now after a couple of weeks of living there, some small animal has eaten a small cactus and a beautiful fast growing ivy completely gone. What kind of animal may I be looking for?

2007-03-10 14:32:10 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah 1

Many of my plants are sensitive to the chemicals found in our tap water (flouride, salts, chloride, etc) but i cannot afford to keep buying specialized water for them. So my paIm have brown spots on the leaves and my spathes have brown tips.

I hear rainwater is great, but it dosent rain everyday, plus i live in an apartment-which makes rainwater collecting awkward. I have about 26 plants. mostly tropical foilage and maybe a few succulents......

2007-03-10 14:26:09 · 9 answers · asked by spiritualcipher 3

just wanna no peoples opinions!!! :)

2007-03-10 14:12:34 · 9 answers · asked by kirstie v 1

seems I almost have more thistles, dandelions, and stuff I don't recognize (yay! new weed species in my yard!) than lawn. Will take me forever to spot weed kill, and besides, I don't really like putting petrochemicals on my garden. Is there such a thing as a commercially-available "green' weedkiller, which won't harm animals that eat it, but will kill weeds?

2007-03-10 13:15:43 · 5 answers · asked by silentnonrev 7

Always wanted to know why grass stops growing in winter, yet you have to mow your lawn every week in summer.

2007-03-10 13:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by CompleteIdoit 1

2007-03-10 12:30:13 · 1 answers · asked by Mint 1

2007-03-10 11:31:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-10 11:01:32 · 4 answers · asked by ilovpink2much 1

In Southern California.

2007-03-10 10:44:55 · 2 answers · asked by anonymouscoward1941 1