Garden & Landscape - July 2007

Our lawn is a disaster. We have about an inch of good soil and then under that it's all clay. So as soon as we get a couple sunny days and no rain, the whole lawn dies.. It's really embarrassing. This has been happening every year. I've tried expensive lawn seed that's supposed to be drought resistant, and it dies just as fast and regular lawn seed.

I've heard you can mix lime with clay to make good soil. Is this true? What's the procedure for doing this? Should I use a tiller and just mix the lime and clay all together?

2007-07-15 12:57:25 · 8 answers · asked by Byakuya 7

Dad's wife thinks they are called 'mall roses' or something like that. She has never pruned the bush or taken special care of it, and it continues to bloom like crazy year after year. The flowers almost look like daisies, not at all like a rose looks. Can anyone tell me what these are?

2007-07-15 12:54:03 · 7 answers · asked by Liz B 1

Can anyone give me some ideas of colourful plants that do well in a north facing garden? ( in the UK )

2007-07-15 12:53:36 · 6 answers · asked by mich 2

I live in Chicago, I have a big, very big yard, how long do I have to water it , and how often


Thanks guys for your help....

2007-07-15 12:49:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

as the flower stem grows the petals would fall off and now it is a single stem standing straight up

2007-07-15 12:39:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a few different varieties, including Romaine and Boston.
Could it be too much sun? The soil maybe?

2007-07-15 12:28:52 · 8 answers · asked by who me? 5

2007-07-15 12:18:03 · 8 answers · asked by fordhammer2001 2

There is a 5 foot wall along the side of my house. It creates an ally that gets a lot of sunlight, but the sunlight is not direct. It is reflected off of the wall, but it the ally is very bright. There only about 2 hours of direct overhead sunligh it receives. What would be a good plants for this location. I like ferns and roses, but would like any suggestions. Thanks!

2007-07-15 12:14:20 · 2 answers · asked by zen29sky 1

I would like to plant swop especially any streptocarpus cuttings material or african violets cuttings materials.
Also I will give a home to plants or shrubs you don't want rather than see them go to the tip.
I'm a plantaholic have not really got room for the ones I already have but that has never stopped me.

2007-07-15 12:08:09 · 1 answers · asked by Angela Mary 1

I have tried pheramone traps, any tips regarding your experiences?

2007-07-15 11:59:17 · 2 answers · asked by jay f 3

WHAT IS A STORE SITE I CAN FIND BATTERY TRIMMERS? LIKE THE TRIMMERS THAT USE BATTERIES PLEASE GIVE NAME AND SITE! I WILL GIVE ANYONE WHO AT LEAST ANSWERS!

2007-07-15 11:37:18 · 2 answers · asked by galaal13 3

2007-07-15 11:35:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have irresponsible people in the neigborhood who let their dogs urinate in my front yard. I am tired of constantly planting grass seed and having a dead lawn because of other people. i have nothing against dogs but dont own one myself. I have not been able to catch the culprit. is there any way to stop this. i have tried store bought dog repellents but they dont work. any one have a solution besides putting an electric barbwire fence in front of a townhouse.

2007-07-15 11:21:20 · 8 answers · asked by rosnagmot 1

I saw this in an old issue of Better Homes & Gardens while waiting for the doctor. The best way that I can describe it, is that it looked like a brown stick that branched out and grew very small, yellow flowers. I thought it was beautiful, and I want to have it painted in my room, but I need to find a picture of it in order to do so. If it helps at all, a common theme in this room was Asian decor and Asian flowers. Please help! Thanks so much.

2007-07-15 11:18:18 · 4 answers · asked by Megan 2

2007-07-15 11:17:15 · 2 answers · asked by Jaab 3

We found a caterpillar and we don't know what kind he is. My daughters want to keep him and see what he turns into, but I read that some turn into moths underground. Anyone know a good site?

2007-07-15 10:47:32 · 2 answers · asked by Samantha A 1

I jut ordered seeds of camellia sinensis plant (green tea). I was wondering how and what i need to do to get this plant to grow,. I live in NY where we get cold winters and hot summers. Thank you. soil and a pot sufficient? any tips thanks

2007-07-15 10:45:13 · 1 answers · asked by simaticoo 2

I have a small fish pond in my backyard. In it I have one Water Lily that is doing great (got my first bloom this week!!), some Water Lettuce, and a bunch of Water Hyacinths. The Hyacinths seem to be doing well, I started out with three in the spring and now there are more than four times that amount. I am anxiously waiting for them to bloom, but I don't see any signs of buds, they just keep multiplying. Can anyone give me an idea of when they will bloom, if they will bloom, or anything I can do to make them bloom?? Thanks!

2007-07-15 10:41:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is a list of seeds I have:
-Larkspur
-Lupins
-Stocks (ten weeks dwarf)
-Penstemon
-Snapdragon
-Salvia
Will these seeds survive over the winter? On most of them the expiry date is December 2008, or December 2009. How do I care for them? When do I plant most of them in the spring, should I start in doors? Which are perannuals and which are annuals? I live in Ontario, Zone 5. What else? I also have 35 gladioli bulbs. I just planted them in a pot, they probably won't bloom this year, i just planted them because i have to take them out in october because they could die over winter outside. How do I care for these too? All these stocks are going to planted in a border, which will probably be pretty nice, and full. And one last thing, I have a perannial Aubeitia, it says I was supposed to plant it inside in April, but I can't do it next year because the expiry date is December 2007. Should I plant them now? Will the bloom next year? Thanks!

2007-07-15 10:39:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I grow my tomatoes in a pot. I keep them watered, and fertalized. But they will not turn red. It has been months. we have So many on the plants, and yet they will not turn. I took one off today and put it in a paper bag to see if i can get it to ripen. Does anyone know what is happening.

2007-07-15 10:29:05 · 5 answers · asked by Eden 3

we have many roses and the japanese beetles are all over them , we have 3 traps ( scent pad and bag ) around the roses , more than 30 ft away , as reccomended , any help without using tough pesticides ???

2007-07-15 10:27:16 · 10 answers · asked by piglet 1

2007-07-15 10:21:21 · 7 answers · asked by crazy4eachother 2

I have gone out after dark when it has rained and even wet the lawn to try to find them. Does anyone have any tips on how to catch them? What food would they like? How do i make a compost pile to attract them.

2007-07-15 10:18:29 · 9 answers · asked by Sam Z 1

2007-07-15 09:43:20 · 3 answers · asked by paul m 1

I have golden vicory bushes and they whack them into little round globes...so the yellow leaves can never come out and the bushes look like Mr Roboto bushes instead of soft and fluffy...

2007-07-15 09:27:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to redo my small pond with rocks. saw on tv about a product put on to chicken wire which is molden to the shape that you want. then you brush this product and paint color of choice. it can be left out in the weather--rain and snow. but i didn't get the name of the product.

2007-07-15 08:53:25 · 5 answers · asked by mrsangel 1

do you know the name of them?

2007-07-15 08:27:58 · 2 answers · asked by mushy_69158 2

I am not a dedicated gardener but occasionaly throw some veggies in. Just noticed some tomatoes growing from the stalks of the spuds, has anyone else seen this? Not a joke, can I ask for only serious answers please ta

2007-07-15 07:55:54 · 12 answers · asked by harpomac15 3

I have millions of ants on my plants and flowers, how can I kill them without killing my flowers??

2007-07-15 07:52:06 · 7 answers · asked by vanessacan 1

2007-07-15 07:22:26 · 1 answers · asked by todd6896 1