Garden & Landscape - May 2007

2007-05-29 11:51:06 · 6 answers · asked by wHaT eVeR 7

The lower bigger outer leaves are dying but when you look inside the center of the plant, new leaves are growing. Why are the bigger strong ones dying?

I give them plant food, water per the instructions, get good light for inside.

2007-05-29 11:36:44 · 8 answers · asked by ♠♣♥Rogue♣♥♠ 5

2007-05-29 10:57:12 · 26 answers · asked by paul c 1

I have a large population of mature slugs and grubs in my flower and vegetable garden. The slugs are approximately 2" in diameter and 4" long. The white grubs are about 2" long. I have read that predatory nematodes are effective against slugs and grubs, but am nervous about introducing a different species into the area.

Has anyone tried these?

Have they been effective?

Thank you for all your tips and suggestions. Please, only reliable and knowledgeable sources. Thanks again!!

2007-05-29 10:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by Corry 2

2007-05-29 09:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by jake2alex 2

2007-05-29 09:34:57 · 15 answers · asked by sovereign612000 1

2007-05-29 08:46:33 · 3 answers · asked by rascoe627 1

2007-05-29 08:46:31 · 6 answers · asked by Aubrey M 1

2007-05-29 08:24:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 08:19:32 · 2 answers · asked by Ana N 1

My husband seems to think we need a small backhoe to dig up 5 dead bushes-they are right under our front livingroom window, which bows out. We both have tendonitis in our elbow, so digging hurts and I'm not sure we can dig them deep enough. Any ideas?

2007-05-29 07:55:23 · 3 answers · asked by Sophiesmama 6

How would you go about deadheading daylillies? Cut the entire flower stem off? Just remove the bloom?

2007-05-29 07:42:46 · 6 answers · asked by jeepdrivr 4

2007-05-29 06:58:14 · 2 answers · asked by jkl 1

2007-05-29 06:53:12 · 4 answers · asked by cbrumale 1

We have absolutely No shade in the front of our house (we face the west) and we are in west Texas.
We get 10-15 mph hot southwest wind also.
We DON`t want cacti.
We DO however want something a little different than everyone else has i.e. Morning glories, wildflowers, honeysuckles, etc.
Thanks!
RT

2007-05-29 06:50:20 · 4 answers · asked by 2returner@sbcglobal.net 2

2007-05-29 06:49:57 · 4 answers · asked by Mark K 2

I'm looking for a good solution to put on on the lawn in order to get rid of as much of the weeds as possible, but can't use any type of chemicals, as my dogs occupy the area. Any successful homemade ideas out there?! Thanks

2007-05-29 06:34:51 · 5 answers · asked by cmc82178 1

For the last 3 years, at the end of May, large number of 1-2 inch black beetles with pinchers come out of the ground in my front yard for 2 evenings at least. Then, that's all, they're gone until the following year. A nursery guy sold me some stuff that I put on with a spreader and told me it would take care of the bugs. Guess what....they marched across the lawn last night.

Any ideas? I live in Ohio.

2007-05-29 06:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by Busia 1

2007-05-29 06:13:48 · 2 answers · asked by Janai 2

I am located in Michigan and have a pretty large perennial garden full of hybrid daylilies, coneflowers, coreopsis, hosta, etc. In any case, I have a front walk. Our soil is very sandy and we often have problems getting grass to take but perennials seem to do fine. I am looks for some flowering plants under a foot tall that would work well in those beds. Color is unimportant.

2007-05-29 06:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by randomidentification 3

What are some low maintenance, colorful potted plants for a lanai? Some for full sun, some for total shade...

2007-05-29 05:59:10 · 2 answers · asked by Kim 6

2007-05-29 05:33:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large red twig Dogwood bush and it is starting to look sloppy. When can I prune it and how much can I take off?

2007-05-29 05:32:12 · 7 answers · asked by melgtimm 2

2007-05-29 05:27:55 · 2 answers · asked by howdigethere 5

it is about a 1 1/2 dia perfect round with the dirt to the side.

2007-05-29 05:25:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

to hold the can or bottle.

2007-05-29 04:59:11 · 2 answers · asked by oascar12 1

the leaves have turned yellow and are dropping off!!
have only had it for 3 weeks!
(have read similar posting's answers - and it would seem this was due to the natural leaves dropping of in autumn - but it is not autumn now!)
I don't know the type (sorry!).
The soil seems very dry, but have not watered it too much to compensate.
It is in a bright sunny spot - but it could be a little drafty - one thought.
Any suggestions / advice would be appreciated.
Thank you

2007-05-29 04:54:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i obviously dont know much about landscaping, but my wife and i bought a fertilizer with weed control... i thought i followed all of the directions.... but now, my lawn has brown patches and streaks all over it. how do i fix this and make my grass green again?

2007-05-29 04:34:47 · 6 answers · asked by J K 1

2007-05-29 04:31:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad and I have the hardest time caring for them. They always seem to die. My bf's mom has the greatest luck with them, and she says all she does is plant them and water them. I doubt if it's the soil because we live in the same area. Anyone have any personal tips they've learned while growing them? We don't want to let it die, because it's a rosebush we received at my mother's funeral last year.

2007-05-29 04:28:38 · 5 answers · asked by Bails 2