Garden & Landscape - May 2007

2007-05-25 18:28:58 · 10 answers · asked by dee why 2

Plant cluster is dense. There are a few shoots growing out from main clump. Doesn't appear to have spread very fast but grew quickly in the spring. Leaf shape is not the typical bamboo, notl ong and slender.

2007-05-25 18:20:28 · 7 answers · asked by Linda L 1

Our back yard slopes down to a greenbelt with a small lake. The fence at the bottom has slats spaced about 5" apart so they don't block the view. A little rabbit hangs out at the bottom of the slope sometimes. I would like to plant some things for him/her to eat, and also create some shelter. I know they like things like piles of brush, but we have neighborhood covenants so I couldn't do anything like that. Any suggestions?

2007-05-25 18:19:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

soak all the seeds? this is my first time planing and i have no idea what i need to do

2007-05-25 17:56:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have 2 dogs and some neighborhood dogs that run around so its gotta be safe for animals. Something I can buy at Tractor Supply Store or Wal-Mart or somewhere like that

2007-05-25 17:47:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to put a tree in my yard with flowers for some color. I have an inground pool. Last year we removed a pine tree and a huge maple. Leaves and needles were crazy in and around the pool. I would plant the tree about 40' from pool. Need something that isn't real messy like NO fruit trees etc. Website with pic appreciated.
Thank You

2007-05-25 17:32:03 · 3 answers · asked by presteen619 2

I want a waterfall type fish pond in the back yard. We live in Florida. My husband is concerned about it attracting snakes. We do have occassional Water Moccasins and Rat Snakes around, but not alot. Is there anything we could do to keep them away? What is your opinion?

2007-05-25 17:16:49 · 4 answers · asked by floridacrain 4

2007-05-25 16:25:46 · 13 answers · asked by Ken W 1

The circus will be here in two weeks. Can I use elephant manure as fertilizer? In Canada

2007-05-25 14:09:26 · 5 answers · asked by SHAARON K 3

its getting too big, its bumping into the other flowers. i want to split it, but i dont know how. i do not want to kill it. do you know how to do this successfully???

2007-05-25 13:54:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is this tree that I've seen inside of homes with huge leaves that can grow quite large. Im not one hundred percent if it's call an elephant leaf tree however do you get a picture of what Im talking about? What the name and where Can I buy one from?

2007-05-25 13:45:56 · 4 answers · asked by Roger B 3

I know I shouldn't do it, but the roots are all over my veggie garden and the darn thing now shades my whole garden. The neighbor couldn't care less about the tree, but he refuses to cut it down or let me do so. So how do I kill the darn thing in such a way that is not obvious?

2007-05-25 13:28:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know someone just asked about keeping them from veggies, but what about flowers? I can't fence in my whole flower beds. They eat all the leaves they can reach on my flowers and plants. I have tried dish soap spray, red pepper, etc....nothing seems to work and they are eating all the stuff I buy and plant. Help!

2007-05-25 12:45:06 · 8 answers · asked by Lola76 5

Is this great looking ground cover an annual or a perinneal?

2007-05-25 12:31:31 · 6 answers · asked by woogieuh 2

2007-05-25 12:19:20 · 3 answers · asked by Tami S 1

I bought a big potted NGI and forgot to put it in the shade. It sat on my driveway for a day in 90 degree sunshine. Is there a good way to perk it back up again? It's inside in a cool dark hallway today. I have some Jerry Baker Books, if you can name any of his potions that would help. I hadn't decided whether to keep it in the pot or plant it in my shade bed.

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2007-05-25 11:52:35 · 2 answers · asked by Kacky 7

is that bad? or is it okay to run?

2007-05-25 11:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by Vegas Man 4

Before she died, our female dog would be on a rope in the front yard to urinate. Now that shes gone (sadly), there is a half circle of dead BLEAH in the yard. no grass, a TINY bit of moss, and hard, brittle soil.

Its my understanding that female dog urine is either so acidic or alkaline that it ruins the chemical balance.

My question is what products are available to restore the fertility of the soil, or do i need to re-layer topsoil into the lawn, then seed/sod?

Thanks.

2007-05-25 10:42:55 · 2 answers · asked by JBC 3

This is a separate rose bush (in a different area of yard) from the rose bushes in my previous question (re: wax-like substance on rose bush)

Thanks!

2007-05-25 10:13:26 · 8 answers · asked by joeflaherty 1

we have red clay soil. climate is hot summers and cold winters

2007-05-25 10:04:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
I had a question about using cow manure as fertilizer. I have seen some slightly conflicting rules as to the use of manure. Specifically, does the manure need to be composted for the typical 2-3 months before being used?

Some sources have referred to using "fresh" manure. I thought there was a requirement for farms to have livestock separated from any food crop because of the worry about getting food contamination from the animals. Can you clarify?

Thanks

2007-05-25 08:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by flyerd1 2

I have a large rock behind my house that I want to move into my landscaping. I have to get this rock through my 4 foot wide gate that is in my 6 foot tall iron fence and move this rock about 30 feet total. I estimate this rock to be about 400 pounds. I cannot get any large earth moving equipment back there since it would destroy other peoples property. Does anyone have any suggestion how to move this rock?

2007-05-25 08:05:47 · 4 answers · asked by robodale1 2

I have just started growing some mint outside in a large pot on a balcony which gets sunlight from 3pm to sunset british time.
Will this be bad for the plant or will it be ok if kept watered.
Also is it possible to bring the plant indoors for the winter and still be able to use the leaves.

2007-05-25 08:00:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife is getting so aggrevated by the squirrels digging in her flower pots and containers. We have tried moth balls and several commercial squirrel deterrents, but they just push them aside and continue to dig up her new plantings - help!!!!

2007-05-25 07:00:38 · 8 answers · asked by smokey 2

I have pine needles and leaves buried in the bed... PLEASE HELP =)

2007-05-25 06:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by Kandi 2

We just dug our fish pond beside this huge rock that would make a great water fall type thing. The rock is on one side of the pond. I have never had a fish pond before. How do i put the liner on the rock? There is no way i can put it under and if i put it over, the rock would be pointless. We have to use the rock. Its beautiful and to big to move. Any suggestions? Is there any way we can glue the liner or get it to stick to the rock somehow?

2007-05-25 06:43:59 · 6 answers · asked by bdpandbzs 2

I am starting to grow some fruits and vegetables, and started to through some waste in a bucket (no drainage in the bucket). Things like eggshells, avocado skin, rotten fruits and vegetables, etc. I have left it for about a week. Do I need to do something different? Do I need drainage, or should I leave the compost in the ground apose to a bucket, how long does it take? should I mix it with the dirt?, do i need to water it? when do i know when the compost is ready (color, texture)? Thanks, sorry about the extensive questions? (I'm a first time gardener)

2007-05-25 06:15:58 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 2

I have a huge tree in my backyard. It has started decaying and cracking at the very bottom. I am afraid it might fall on my neighbor's property. I am doing by best to get a professional tree cutting company to get the tree cut, but either their prices are way too high ($4000+) or they don't show up. In case if it falls then I want to know who will bear the responsibility. Thanks.

2007-05-25 06:11:54 · 13 answers · asked by cool_life_more_fun 1

2007-05-25 06:10:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is wrong? I'm an new gardener so I'm not really up on my plant diseases. Any help on what is going on plus how I can get rid of it is much appreciated.

2007-05-25 06:04:26 · 5 answers · asked by daniellegal_87 2