Garden & Landscape - July 2007

I want to snip the end of the vines on my pumpkin plants to stop them from going where I don't want them to grow in my garden. Will this make my plant die?

2007-07-14 12:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

They are Endless Summer variety and I have pruned them the same way every year. I'm confused. They are big, healthy shrubs that look great, just no blooms yet. Very disapointing; especially when my next door neighbors are HALF the size and half numerous blooms! I don't get it! HELP!!!

2007-07-14 12:39:36 · 3 answers · asked by Ms. "D" 3

I have owned and operated a landscaping company for the past 10 years. I have been maintaining residential properties and I am interested in expanding to commercial maintenance and landscaping installation. I have insurance and the equipment to handle the jobs, but have no idea where to look for them. Is there a website or something that would tell me what jobs are coming up for bid so that I might be able to prepare something? Thanks for your help.

2007-07-14 12:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by ERIN B 2

I have an Hibiscus of the tree variety and for the last week it is thinning. I keep it on my back deck in i'd say... 3/4 sun, and it is in a pot. I live in West Virginia. Is this normal? Is it just how this plant acts around this time of year when it's not blistering hot? I water it about every 2/3 days. There used to be like 5/6 blooms, now there's one small one. What should I do? What can be the cause of this?

2007-07-14 10:37:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have one these things, but, we always hung it up, but, this year w/the mosquito's am wondering if we can put it on the ground w/out damaging it? Thanks

2007-07-14 10:30:13 · 5 answers · asked by ccj 1

I am having people over on the 28th what is the quickest way to grow gnice grass i don't want anything fancy or expensive any ideaS??

2007-07-14 09:39:03 · 7 answers · asked by ohhh lalalala 4

For me,it's Springtime,with all the green emerging--followed by Summer when it is not TOO hot.

2007-07-14 09:37:00 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-14 09:31:59 · 8 answers · asked by victoriar426 2

2007-07-14 09:16:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I planted 7 aloe thraskii seeds in a pot then after two weeks i noticed sprouting then after another week they got two more leaves but what i wanna know is when will the leaves plump up? i can reasure you that they are aloe seeds because i polinated them and started seeds.

2007-07-14 09:05:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do to grew it into a healthy Lemon tree.? I live in Utah but our desert heat lately is like a tropical heat weave. What must I watch out for to get it bigger and healthy into a tree? Should I already re plant it or leave it til it get's stronger?

2007-07-14 08:40:19 · 3 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5

It is difficult to get underneath the machine. What is the recommended method?

2007-07-14 08:11:10 · 2 answers · asked by confused gardener 2

There was this wierd plant that was growing on my house. It was like a really frail vine and then it had little hands with small pink suction cups that kept it to the wall. This is out in Florida, do you know what plant it is or where I can learn what plant it is?

2007-07-14 08:07:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My next door neighbours are always out partyin and drinking in their back garden. I cant sit in mine without them all staring at me. We have a 1m high mesh fence separating our gardens and i want to put something up to block them out!

I dont want to put up a big fence because it would cause alot of agro, and i cant put up screening because she has loads of climbing plants weaving in and out of the mesh fence.

I have bought climber plants to put on my side of the fence, but i want something better and quicker - preferably up to 6ft high.

I was contemplating nailing some trellis to the fence so my plants can climb up high, but if anyone can think of something better then i'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

2007-07-14 07:21:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

What I mean is, I would like to keep my house, which is prone to dampness, as dry as possible. I live in a city that's near the beach but is also a desert. We get little rain, but the foliage and ground become very moist at night.

I would like to either
1. cover the ground surrounding the house with cement or tiles or gravel or chips or???? (I fear this will only keep the soil more damp from underneath up, as the sun won't be able to get to that soil.)
or 2. buy succulents that take dampness out of the ground and plant them around the house, if that thinking is even correct--in other words, I'd like greenery, but nothing I'd have to water.
or 3. I'm open to any better ideas.

I am speaking of about two feet of ground, out from the house walls to the yard, and surrounding the entire house.
Any ideas?

2007-07-14 07:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just ordered this weed eater from Sears for $189. I wanted a 4 cycle engine (no mixing oil) and this was the best they had. Also bought their extended warranty. Anyone own this tool? Looking for a "user" opinion, and can't really find one. Must be new on the market? Thanks.

2007-07-14 06:49:52 · 1 answers · asked by whitestratmusic 1

2007-07-14 06:38:32 · 11 answers · asked by mala 1

I just ordered this weed eater from Sears for $189. I wanted a 4 cycle engine (no mixing oil) and this was the best they had. Also bought their extended warranty. Anyone own this tool? Looking for a "user" review and can't really find one. Must be new on the market? Thanks.

2007-07-14 06:02:27 · 1 answers · asked by whitestratmusic 1

I live in Vermont, and have found a bunch of sale bulbs. They were dirt cheap, and gorgeous. What happens if I plant the bulbs today? I don't know how long they take to flower, but if they didn't flower this year (I'm sure they wouldn't, there is't too much of summer left) would they come up next year? I bought dalias, crocosmia, several types of lilies, and iris'.

2007-07-14 05:43:28 · 7 answers · asked by Stu 2

It has been a yellowish-dead looking color for a very long time. What are the steps and how can I recover or restore my grass to a dark green color? Is there a particular time to water the grass and or is there a special solution? Thanks.

2007-07-14 05:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by mike 1

my mother loves this flower bouquet she bought at the grocery store a week ago,
she liked it so much that she got another bouquet today.
she doesn't know what the name of the flower is, however.
they come in different shades of purple and they're in clusters,
somewhat like a hollyhock or a snap dragon,
and they are very fragrant.
i tried to find a picture of the flower of the internet but couldn't find any.
if you understand what flower i'm talking about,
please help♥

2007-07-14 05:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by casey 2

I can't stand sitting in the backyard in a quiet night and all of the sudden the A/C comes on disrupting my peace completely!

2007-07-14 05:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Olga M 3

I live in Concord Ca .. any advise on how much i should charge? what services i should do??? anything would be helpful thank you very much

2007-07-14 04:45:29 · 2 answers · asked by TeeHee 3

I allowed my neighbor to rip up part of my lawn to do some construction, they agreed to fix everything back to the way it was. They said they would put sod down, now they said the landscaping guy said it is too dry to lay down sod. Is this possible? if it is too dry for sod isn't it too dry for seed? seed allows for a higher risk of weeds doesn't it? I think they are trying to be cheaper now and I am not happy, please help.

2007-07-14 04:38:08 · 11 answers · asked by Smokecv61 1

Whenever I transplant regular plants, I try to keep soil around the roots as I'm doing it. Is this necessary with cacti?
They're in a black kind of sand. I live in a sandy soil area. Can I use this soil in addition ?

2007-07-14 04:24:17 · 3 answers · asked by frankb 3

2007-07-14 04:14:01 · 5 answers · asked by Clueless 1

Does anyone know about these beautiful flowers..They are yellow and they bloom around dusky dark time..Its so cool, you can actually see them bloom out....They smell so good..Was just wondering if anyone else had these?

2007-07-14 04:07:44 · 3 answers · asked by Wanda S 2

I only live on a city lot, but I want some privacy and we have very strict rules about fences. So I want to plant a couple of chaste trees , one in front and in back. I know they can grow huge, but what if I prune them back to say 20 ft x 10 ft. can I do that ?

2007-07-14 03:53:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is so unsightly and ugly.

2007-07-14 03:40:46 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-07-14 02:27:22 · 7 answers · asked by kristin69say 1