Garden & Landscape - April 2007

I am having a problem with moss growing on the artificial carpeting that covers the front steps of my house. It's on the north side and receives absolutely no sun, though it does drain well after it rains. There are landscaping shrubs on either side of the steps, therefore I am hesitant to use bleach or salt water. I would like suggestions on ways to control the moss growth without endangering the health of the shrubs.

2007-04-02 03:18:31 · 6 answers · asked by harlowtoo 5

how much would they charge to mow a 1 acre lot that is half cleared? just need a rough estimate.

2007-04-02 03:12:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I planted bulbs years ago and get nothing but leaves, no flowers...Daffodils and many others. Why is this and what can I do or put down in my soil for them to flower beautifully? Thank you for your help!

2007-04-02 03:03:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last year I tilled up the bed, but they came back this year. Does anybody know anything that I can do to get rid of them without having to remove everything else and killing my flowers.
Thank you very much!

2007-04-02 03:02:55 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon R 1

2007-04-02 01:05:37 · 5 answers · asked by BB 1

I bought a Chinese Buddah plant also know as Alocasia cucullata. I have planted it in water and small stones as advised by the Chinese lady that sold me it. How should i look after it long term?

2007-04-02 00:17:43 · 5 answers · asked by Hay-Ho 2

Hopefully someone can give me a name for this plant as it is a mystery from my childhood and I would like a name for it?Here is what I know -

Grew about a foot high and had yellow petals.
In late summer,when the petals fell away it left a green oval shaped pod about 2cm long on the end of the stalk.
This pod then turned brown and hollow in autumn and had seeds inside it.If it was windy the pods would rattle in the wind.

2007-04-02 00:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by Mark D 5

and how much can you remove safely from the branches (eg - one third or one half of their length)

2007-04-01 23:54:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do not intend to keep fish. And I will be growing hardy plants only.

2007-04-01 23:44:44 · 6 answers · asked by JEN 2

please give web address

and minature monstera

2007-04-01 21:09:48 · 1 answers · asked by Starfish 2

I've been keeping the plant in doors, but the leaves on the end look like the plant is dying (all brown). Help, I want the plant to live . Wondering if maybe I should put it outside for betterresults

2007-04-01 17:26:21 · 2 answers · asked by Roby 1

2007-04-01 16:36:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought my mother in law a jane magnolia tree last year, so it has been planted a year and has lived through winter and is in bloom right now. She doesn't want it to be a full tree so she wants to prune it so it will go up a lil like a tree and then kinda spread like a bush outward. When and how do you prune this JANE magnolia tree to make it like that and not just big like a regular tree??? It has two trunks i guess you would say that come up from the bottom.

2007-04-01 16:19:26 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica 1

2007-04-01 16:08:43 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah S 2

Our new home is beautiful on the inside but my backyard is horrible. 3 giant trees that we cant have removed due to regulations. yellow grass (only) toward the back of yard and the rest is just dirt. plus we have a 6mos old lab. how can i fix this? if i plant grass seeds, how soon will it grow? and do i have to water the grounds everyday, if i plant the grass seeds?

2007-04-01 15:20:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anything I can do to encourage fruit to grow?

2007-04-01 15:17:02 · 3 answers · asked by skeezycheeses 2

I was reading an article about container gardening and it reads: "Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer, and deadhead spent flowers regularly to keep them blooming." Are we just talking about getting rid of the old flowers? Or is there any particular way you have to cut the flowers in order to encourage more blooms? Thanks!

2007-04-01 14:23:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-01 14:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by ktownandrew@sbcglobal.net 1

Is there anything I need to do with the dirt/soil in my yard before I deside to spread the ryegrass seeds? I'm not sure if I have to furtilize the soil or if there is ANYTHING in general that I should do so that when the grass begins to grow it's nice, green and healthy... what do I do now?!?!?!? HEEELLPPPP!!!!!!

2007-04-01 13:47:12 · 6 answers · asked by SImply Curious 1

I have heard that everytime you mow your yard you should change directions and patterns so you yard will stay even. . .is this true?

2007-04-01 13:44:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The cord constantly gets in my way. Does anyone know of maybe some sort or guide to keep it away from the mower?
Or some other strategy?

2007-04-01 13:34:26 · 6 answers · asked by Lou 6

I planted 75 hyacinth bulbs last year and only ONE has sprouted. I thought that the bulbs had been planted too far in the ground, so I dug up the area and the bulbs are gone! What happened?

2007-04-01 13:06:22 · 11 answers · asked by MissDanielle 3

i have quite a large area in my garden which is looking pretty grim just now. i am looking for colourful groundcovering or weed covering plants to brighten it up. parts of it are very shaded and others are in partial shade. i am a beginner at gardening and work full time so low maintenance plants would be good. any advice would be much appreciated

2007-04-01 13:03:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

As the tulips and crocuses poke their heads out of the ground, the rodents are eating them. Not sure if it's squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks or whatever. Please Help!!!!!!

2007-04-01 13:01:44 · 6 answers · asked by jim b 1

2007-04-01 11:59:15 · 3 answers · asked by ernie 1

i've taken out 32 cypress evergreens and now miss the privacy. I don't need complete privacy, filtered is fine. I'd like the height ideally around 5-6 feet and relatively low maintenance. Color is great. thanks!

2007-04-01 11:33:26 · 7 answers · asked by art8055 1

I have a 7' high hedge that was perfectly trimmed when I moved here, then I had someone do a terrible job trimming it. There must be a way to trim it evenly and properly.

2007-04-01 10:58:10 · 3 answers · asked by Susan M 2

I have a snapper LT12 garden tractor, if i put gas into the carb it will start, but if i try without dong that it wont. It will run it you put gas into the carb i dont know how to repair this?

2007-04-01 10:32:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-01 10:24:09 · 2 answers · asked by spookyboo 1

I am planting flowers outside on my patio. My favorite scent is after it rain and there is this scented aroma that goes through my house. Can you give me the best flower that smells good outside even it it is not raining? Please, do not put roses. I always get that answer.

2007-04-01 10:18:10 · 5 answers · asked by Jpoprock 1