Garden & Landscape - July 2007

I've had an orchid for about one year now. It was my first orchid and I have managed to keep it alive, but it never rebloomed and just recently it's stem and many of it's full sized leaves have died off. I know now that I should have taken it out of the moss it was packed in and repotted it then, but I was orchid ignorant. Anyhow, I just bought the most beautiful Dendrobium orchid with a green flower and burgandy wine center. I would very much like to keep this one healthy. I've already repotted it with an orchid mixture containing bark, charcoal, and perlite in terra cotta pot. My question is: Exactly how often do you water an Orchid and when do you fertilize it? I've look it all up, but I get conflicting answers.
Also, my poor little sad orchid that I almost killed still has two remaining green leaves but the roots are bad. I trimmed the roots and repotted it in the orchid mix. Do you think it can make a come back? I'd appreciate any feed back.

2007-07-21 09:09:13 · 4 answers · asked by Sptfyr 7

My husband and I will be away for 2 weeks in September on vacation. We have a couple of potted tomato plants in our apartment's porch. We can't rely on neighbors to come in and water the plants for us nor leave the plants with people we know. Any suggestions on how we can take care of this dilemma?

2007-07-21 09:02:31 · 14 answers · asked by Confused_Rep 4

I'm speaking about the 'main Stem' part.

Is this normal for Philodendron Selloum plants to grow extremely Slow ??

Sheesh !
That's only about 1/4 of an inch per year. LOL

2007-07-21 08:48:38 · 2 answers · asked by SteverZ 3

2007-07-21 08:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by for shizl 2

I am having an outdoor get together on the 28th and i need games i have 3 kids and most of the are college students or old enough to work any ideas??

2007-07-21 08:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by ohhh lalalala 4

ive got a load of lucky bamboos and they are looking a bit sorry for themselves, ive read that you can use lemonade on them but is there another cheap solution to perk them up a bit? any sonsible answers would be apreciated! thanks!

2007-07-21 08:33:25 · 4 answers · asked by paul simon 4

How can I help my royal palm tree grow? It's small, not the real palm tree, it's small, and royal, it doesn't want to grow already for 1 year. It just stays the same. I've seen people grow it fast. Help!!!

2007-07-21 07:46:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

it's just always acted so strangely. it has a habit of developing bloom buds which turn yellow and die well before opening. now an entire platform branch has wilted and is dying, while the rest of the bush, and all my other roses, thrive. it is outdoors, gets plenty of water and nutrients. is this typical of this variety, or is this specimen defective?

2007-07-21 07:39:06 · 2 answers · asked by ellarosa 3

1. What are some common flowers/plants that can grow in water and in soil?

2. What plants/flower species can I clip then place in water so they grow new roots and can be planted again?

Anything else you know about making small water gardens or growing plants in water?

2007-07-21 07:22:42 · 3 answers · asked by vintagex50s 2

Are Pink-striped Heilconia's toxic to parrots?

2007-07-21 05:59:56 · 1 answers · asked by FashionQueen 2

We got some peas from someone, and I'm wondering how one can tell whether the outside pod can be eaten whole or if they need to be shelled. I've been eating them whole, and they taste good and sweet, but they are a bit stringy and sometimes I have to spit them out.

Plus I bought some "Sugar snap pea" seeds and have planted them in my garden. They are almost ready to pick, but wondering if those will need to be shelled also? I hope not though.

2007-07-21 05:47:15 · 4 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5

Will this destroy the tree if left unchecked. It seems to be spreading quickly.

2007-07-21 03:54:28 · 7 answers · asked by Aslar 1

I have recently moved to NE Florida from the VA/NC area and have been looking to buy cedar mulch and it seems they do not sell it here. They have cypress, hardwood, and that gawd awfull dyed stuff.I have inquied at nurseries, Lowes, Home Depot and the only answer I get to why they don't sell it is...I don't know they just don't sell it. Why? If anyone has a clue to this mystery I sure would like to know.

2007-07-21 03:26:29 · 2 answers · asked by 2bnkeys 2

These are in my yard now, but I'm moving and I would like to plant them in my new yard.

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2007-07-21 02:45:26 · 6 answers · asked by crazy4eachother 2

was on two plants dont know were they came from but they were not very nice fast moving

2007-07-21 02:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by angijpan 1

is there anything that stops them from eating the plants and flowers

2007-07-21 02:34:54 · 5 answers · asked by flintjr1 1

This year was my Lupins first year. They were a terrible crop (if you like)! I cut them back today and found the stems were lived in by woodlice. Why did they do this and how can I stop this for next years flowers?

2007-07-21 01:57:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks!

2007-07-21 01:52:32 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3

I need to know if anyone has successfully treated their anthuriums of this nasty problem?

I found some control methods here:
http://nespal.cpes.peachnet.edu/pa/home/main.asp?TargetDir=9&content=4&media=
but am wondering if anyone has had some success?

2007-07-21 01:16:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-21 00:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by bluejellybelly4u 1

How big will 4 koi grow in a 500 - 600 gallon pond. I have 1 tancho currently at 4.5" a kohaku at about7.5" and 2 ghost koi at 3".They are being fed on a mixture of 39% protein and 31% protein, one is hikari food.

2007-07-20 21:44:15 · 6 answers · asked by al3x1707 2

2007-07-20 20:43:58 · 5 answers · asked by harjeet k 1

and the insides just pop into your mouth. yum.

2007-07-20 19:48:49 · 2 answers · asked by sophieb 7

My Philodendron plant has been in the (same pot) for over 19 years.

*The only reason I keep Avoiding to Repot my Philodendron plant into a BIGGER Pot is because ---> I'm afraid my Philodendron will go into "Root Shock" if I accidently disturb the Root system.

Are Philodendron plants "sensitive" to Root Shock.....or not ??

And if it does go into Root Shock, I'm scared it could die*.

But it really needs to be Repotted cause my plant is getting Root Bound.

Help please = ))

2007-07-20 19:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by SteverZ 3

I want to start a simple garden. Just to see if it might be something I can keep up with and enjoy. What is a good vegetable or fruit to start with and good advice on when, where, and how to plant.

2007-07-20 19:43:13 · 5 answers · asked by kristilkleer 2

how many cubic feet does 1 bag of cement make?? its a 80 lb bag...In your thoughts or in your experience.....thanks!!

2007-07-20 18:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by that guy 1

Good morning, my problem is that we're going to have a group dish garden competition this coming thursday. How can we make a beautiful dish garden wherein the materials are only cost 500? We're in the philippines so what plant also can you recommend? The school will only give the soil so we're free to choose any materials.Pls. reply!!!!

2007-07-20 17:45:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

hay im doin a homeowrk asignment and its due in very soon, so this is URGENT!!! dos any1 hav any random facts about the plant 'Taupata', also known as 'Mirror Leaf', and im especially looking for how it was used in earlier times, if the maori used it thn how, eg. for medicines, clothing, building, food, etc...

2007-07-20 17:35:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a new homeowner, and I'm not sure what to do with the grass clippings from my lawnmover...

Also what is the best way to mow the lawn...any special techniques?

2007-07-20 17:01:56 · 9 answers · asked by GRANOLA 4

Lately (the past few days or so) some patches of white and sort of translucent blue has appeared on the soil surface of one of my house plants. I have owned this plant for a number of years but have never seen this substance before on it. I repotted the plant a couple of weeks ago in a plastic pot with potting soil. I touched some of the substance and between my fingers it felt sort of slimy/creamy, with no distinctive smell. Should I worry about this? I'm quite fond of this plant.

2007-07-20 16:54:47 · 4 answers · asked by drshorty 7