Garden & Landscape - April 2007

2007-04-18 06:41:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am living in an old house and where the original back "porch/stoop" was its open to the dirt below and I am wanting to put an herb garden in that little spot. {its about 2ftx3ft}. How do I go about starting an herb garden and what herbs are best to plant and can be used regularly for cooking and other things around the house?

2007-04-18 06:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by supermom12042702 3

Is this meant to happen? I thought if I just chucked all the organic crap in there it would rot down, but NOooo I have spuds sprouting out the top of th bin

2007-04-18 06:18:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 05:35:25 · 2 answers · asked by howzaat 1

I have about 6" of topsoil over clay in my whole yard. This results in soggy lawn all winter and most of Spring, plus un-usable yard for at least a week after every rain. Chicago area. What is the best way to drain off the water trapped on top of the clay? Will doing so mean the grass will suffer from lack of moisture?

2007-04-18 04:58:10 · 7 answers · asked by terrypk 2

I usually buy fresh each year but these bulbs are different and expensive how should I store them?

2007-04-18 04:49:20 · 6 answers · asked by kif 3

Ok, I live in Illinois I wanted to grow a few things. Tomatoes, cucumbers, oregano, strawberry, and some long cayenne peppers. I'm just curious when the best time to bring them outside would be? Thanks

2007-04-18 04:48:58 · 4 answers · asked by Will W 4

My yard is swamped by day lillies. Apparently the previous owner loved them. I want to remove them so I can put other stuff there, but even the ones I dug up last fall are coming up again. Please help! I really don't like lillies--they remind me of death way too much to be comforting.

2007-04-18 04:42:26 · 8 answers · asked by smr071165 1

2007-04-18 04:24:23 · 3 answers · asked by coach5 1

I received an Easter Lily plant for Easter (obviously) it is blooming and doing very well. Can I plant this and if so, where, when and how. Plus is it better to keep it inside or out and will it bloom again?

2007-04-18 03:48:23 · 3 answers · asked by danczar1 2

2007-04-18 03:22:23 · 2 answers · asked by shokasugi007 2

My sister is doing a project and she needs 5 different kinds of flowers; dicots and monocots.

2007-04-18 03:19:53 · 4 answers · asked by speaking_my_mind 3

2007-04-18 03:16:41 · 12 answers · asked by waterboy 1

They are about 2 - 3 inches high. Should I leave them in the little pots they are in for now until established a bit more OR re-pot them into bigger pots now?

2007-04-18 03:14:02 · 8 answers · asked by sue w 2

I live in OKLA and it wouldn't survive our winters in the ground. If so, what would be the potting mixture
Thanks
CLS

2007-04-18 01:29:35 · 4 answers · asked by CLS 1

I live in SW Michigan on the lake. I plant Morning Glories every year. They are lovely! I generally plant them in late May and they come out in August. Can I start them inside? As long as they have plenty of sun, they should be okay, right? They do need full sun, correct? I've been having problems with them the past few years. #1 problem is bugs esp. those Afids (sorry, I can't spell it!) and Japanese beetles, spray seems to harm the plants. #2 I plant them in a pot and let them grow on an IVY covered thick post. The Ivy seems to overpower them. I don't think the two should be together, am I right? Now, the Ivy grows from the ground and not the pot so the Morning Glories do get their own water. Should I plant them somewhere different without IVY? Also, what kind of soil is best? And are there certain products I can use to speed up the growing process? AND LASTLY, Can I put them in partial sun? Oh, sorry! One more! What are MOONFLOWERS, THEY ARE LIKE MORNING GLORIES?

2007-04-18 01:25:48 · 3 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

I plan to build a raised garden bed in my back yard to grow vegetables (tomatoes, squash, etc.). I am planning to raise the bed only about 5.5" from the ground. Is that enough to make a difference or does the bed have to be higher? It seems like there are lots of variations on bed height from about 5.5" to about 30". I don't know if this makes a difference, but I am in Zone 7. Thanks for the help.

2007-04-17 23:55:40 · 5 answers · asked by Lepke 7

I have this last week dug a huge pond which has been filled with clean water, i have also put in airating ? plants so why has the complete surface been covered in a green frothy algi ? I have already skimmed it off once but it has grown back. The pond is not lined as it has been dug into clay. If anyone knows how i can get rid of this without puting in anything that will harm my ducks or geese i would appreciate it.

2007-04-17 22:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

its 3ft deep, 9ft by 6ft

2007-04-17 20:58:52 · 8 answers · asked by Pickles 2

2007-04-17 18:07:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 17:52:04 · 4 answers · asked by timsue99 2

Help!! I just bought a house and need 20 or more lawn lights. Does anyone know of a good site to purchase these lights in bulk....meaning the price will be cheaper rather than buying from a retail store like Target.

2007-04-17 17:48:11 · 11 answers · asked by SassySista 2

2007-04-17 17:20:09 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmine 1

I just bought a new house with a bare dirt backyard. I don't want to put in sod because I want room to plant various flowers and herbs and vegetables. I do want a groundcover also though so it's not just bare dirt where I don't have anything growing. Can anyone recommend a hardy easy to grow groundcover that is attractive but grows like a weed? I live in a very sunny and dry location (Southern California) with clay and sandy soil. Thanks!

2007-04-17 15:59:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What plant will thrive in acidic soil under a pine tree.. Ive tried so many things but nothing will grow.. Id prefer a ground cover but its not nesscessary. Flowering would also be nice but again not neccessary. I'm in zone 6. Help!
Thanks in advance!

2007-04-17 15:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by Matt S. 2

I have two black labs, and their urine is killing the lawn. Any ideas as to what I can do to prevent this(other than the expensive food/treats you can buy). Any ideas as to what I can do to prevent it in the winter as well as the summer??? Thanks!!!!!!

2007-04-17 13:20:44 · 7 answers · asked by foggy0101 2

I need some sand, I called my local nursery. They said that 1 cubic yard of sand would cost me $25.00. But I don't know exactly how much 1 cubic yard is. They said it would fit into my pickup truck, a chevy silverado. If I knew how many pounds, then I,d know for sure if the sand would fit in my truck. Other wise I'll have to pay for delivery. Hope someone can help, Thanks

2007-04-17 13:18:19 · 5 answers · asked by daphnene B 1

I have a tote with dirt in it and no sunlight can get in it and it is in a shed and it has a plant growing in it.

2007-04-17 12:55:04 · 10 answers · asked by sir_kaz2003 1

I want to buy my tulips online for next year.
1) when should I order them(which month).
2)when should i refigerate them (from what month to what month).
3)when do i plant them in the ground?.
4) when will they flower.

Iam in southern CAlifornia

2007-04-17 12:52:55 · 3 answers · asked by Ash c 2

I think its just an Oak Tree, but a woodpecker just started to build a hole in it. I need to know if its ok to just let it make its hole, or do i keep running it off until it doesnt come back?

2007-04-17 12:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous