Garden & Landscape - April 2007

I have this really cute little tree...It's kind of like a miniature palm tree. I have had it for almost two years and it has been healthy and wonderful. Not long ago, there was a lead advisory in the tap water supply and I didn't know for like two weeks and I was watering the tree and I'm not sure if that's what made it sick or not, but now it seems to be dying and the leaves are turning brown and falling off. What can I do to heal the tree and bring it back to life?

2007-04-30 06:43:03 · 6 answers · asked by mrb1017 4

I have a small, 2 1/2' X 4' area that has 100% shade that I would like to plant something (hopefully with flowers). It will get plenty of warmth, but no direct sunlight. Any suggestions? I am in Arizona (very dry, hot).

2007-04-30 06:35:52 · 7 answers · asked by az_starshine1 4

We moved into our recently purchased house here in (MI), now that the snow is finally gone and the everything is growing/blooming, we are finding that the landscaping has some issues. The main problem is that weeds and grass is starting to grow through the white landscaping rocks. I'm not sure how long the landscaping has been there. In some of the areas I can see the black mesh material. I want to have a nicely landscape yard, and I guess I actually have that, except for the weeds and grass popping up. Any suggestions?

2007-04-30 06:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved into a new place and my back yard has almost no grass but is full of stubborn weeds. Mostly violets. What is the best way to get a full, green lawn? I'm considering roto tilling then seeding, or maybe sodding. Ideas?

2007-04-30 05:55:57 · 2 answers · asked by Brad C 2

We have lived in our house 2 years. There is a small weeping willow out back. I don't know if it's a youth or a miniature. Very skinny tree, about 6-8 ft. tall. It's always the first to bloom. However, this year, nothing. Not one bit of green. The only difference I can see between this year and last is the bark at the base of the tree is peeling off. I have tried to search Google for help, but to no avail. Is anyone out there familiar with the Weeping Willow? I've wanted one since I was a little girl, and I'd hate to lose it.

Thanks in advance!

Julie

2007-04-30 05:45:57 · 1 answers · asked by Rosie75 1

i have two that are very old . they still produce fruit. but they are small and looks like blossom end rot. can i bring them back to fruition again? what do they need? my family in ny has vinyards and some of the grape stock is 150 or more years. are apples like that?

2007-04-30 05:44:03 · 1 answers · asked by Dori S 3

My ex-husband planted bamboo in our backyard about 5 years ago and I have been fighting it ever since. I have tried Ortho Heavy Brush Killer but it has only killed my grass. Please tell me how to get rid of this stuff without killing my yard. I hate this stuff

2007-04-30 05:38:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know coal ash can't be used and wood ash can but I don't know about turf.

2007-04-30 05:32:36 · 1 answers · asked by cg_cool_132 1

I know coal ash can't be used and wood ash can but I don't know about turf.

2007-04-30 05:29:37 · 2 answers · asked by cg_cool_132 1

2007-04-30 05:07:52 · 9 answers · asked by alberto m 1

I hear it's good to do that.

Should I do that?

2007-04-30 05:04:07 · 9 answers · asked by You may be right 7

Hi....I have deceided on spriea Renaissance...

Need to know how to cover a 50 foot area...I purchased five 7 gallon plants...and, need to know if this is enough...it seems too open ...for a privacy hedge....What i do know is that this plant does not like to be too close together when planted, as it can grow upto 6 feet wide....I have not put them in the ground yet, as, i do not have time until next week..What is your experience ..with this situation ...thanks in advance..

thanks for your input...

2007-04-30 04:51:32 · 1 answers · asked by Winters child 6

I still have my christmas tree from last christmas and its thriving and doing well, can i keep it in a pot forever or will i at some point have to plant it in the ground - i live in a rented garden flat and want to be able to keep my plants mobile!

2007-04-30 04:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by jemski 2

I have several different medium sized houseplants that sit in front of windows in my house... At first I was told they were aphids...now they have went from small white spots to round looking creature that have legs....I have tried dishsoap, then alcohol...then even mixed them together & sprayed them & they keep coming back...even tried alcohol with qtips....does anyone know how to kill them permenantly? and.....should I change the soil??? thanks

2007-04-30 04:22:37 · 5 answers · asked by Fairlady 3

I just found out I have possums in my backyard. The possums have already ate all the fish in my koi ponds, made a mess of my compost heaps and dug several holes in my backyard. How do I keep them out? I don't want to set traps. Or how do I at least make it harder for them to get into my koi ponds or compost heaps. My backyard is not a natural or wild backyard. It's in a suburban area and it has a fence.

2007-04-30 04:22:01 · 17 answers · asked by christigmc 5

2007-04-30 04:06:25 · 9 answers · asked by Reiki Chick 6

The weeds are out of control in some areas of the garden and I'd like to spray them...but I don't want to kill the flowers. Help! (novice gardner)

2007-04-30 03:43:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anyway I can save them. I was told to prune them back, but how low should I prune them? And if I do will they bloom again this summer?

2007-04-30 03:30:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already pinch the dead or dying petunia so to promote regrowth, but they are in pots and also some in the ground have appeared to become to heavy or n ot as not as bushy as before, still lots of blooms through. Stems seems to become stringy looking. Where would I cut stems, so not too loosing potential for rebloom?

2007-04-30 03:21:25 · 3 answers · asked by Tdog 1

I planted the bulbs and they grew well.They appear to be done as they have lost their petals.All that is showing is the green leaf part.I don't know if they will flower again or if I'm supposed to do something with the green leaf part???Please help.

2007-04-30 03:10:27 · 14 answers · asked by flutterandduck 1

Hi, My husband call this weed' jumping weed 'as the thousands of seeds fly out when it is touched. Any ideas what I can treat it with, other than hands on removing each bit , which only seems to spread it further.

2007-04-30 02:26:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-30 02:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by Philip S 1

Need a pond plant to put in a pottery fountain. Only thing is the opening is only about 18 inches, so the plant will be right next to the fountain. I need a pond plant that does well in turbulent waters. Will papyrus work? Any other suggestions?

2007-04-30 02:09:12 · 3 answers · asked by Waterlily 3

I bought a stevia plant and i am not sure how to grow it....Also does it spread or multiply??/Do u need a certain kind of dirt and what should i fertilize it with?

2007-04-30 02:05:21 · 2 answers · asked by halo609 2

I am thinking of planting Wisteria near a wall so it will cover the harsh lines of the architecture. Is that going to curtail it growth as I have heard it should be ground near structures like arbor, fence, etc?

2007-04-30 00:11:57 · 3 answers · asked by Dana 1

I dug them up today because they were in random places. And no blooms anymore. I was going to replant them but did not get my flower garden completely tilled. Will they be ok for a day or two?

2007-04-29 17:44:53 · 4 answers · asked by dwawbadw 2

I used Scotts Turf Builder with plus 2 weed control, and i think it burnt my lawn. Patches of grass turned yellow overnight, and the patches arent small. What should I do.

2007-04-29 17:05:17 · 8 answers · asked by JB 1

I am thinking of using egg size or larger.

2007-04-29 16:00:51 · 7 answers · asked by Ernest T 1

I have recntly purchased a 1905 home in Melbournes Dandenong Ranges in Victoria Australia. I'm currently renovating the house , in a classic traditional style and I want the garden to match. Any thoughts/ideas/ on plant types or style/design tips?

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2007-04-29 15:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by bobby 1

my marigolds are dying and I have a few grub worms.

2007-04-29 15:26:51 · 9 answers · asked by chmar11 6