Garden & Landscape - July 2007

2007-07-14 02:21:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-14 02:08:11 · 3 answers · asked by The Master 1

Has anyone used this type of grass seed. It is advertised widely as a quick and easy reseeding solution. I have a very mossy lawn that needs to be raked out and reseeded. Would this type of seed be suitable? I am in S/E UK

2007-07-14 00:46:27 · 7 answers · asked by pjahearne999 1

About two months ago I bought a tiny melon plant (sorry but I don't know what kind of melon plant it is). It has grown big, and it's probably about 4 feet now. The problem is that the melons only grow a tiny bit and then they turn yellow and fall off. What am I doing wrong? It seems to be doing just fine. I keep it in a green house, and I water it daily. I have cut back on the water, and it seems to do even better after that. But still the melons just fall off.

2007-07-14 00:15:10 · 3 answers · asked by A. M 3

My neighbour has a row of Leylandii trees growing very close to my house, the trees are up to the height of my roof and the branches are now touching the side of my house. I understand I can cut back any branches that are in my boundaries and my neighbour is responsible for all the cuttings. The main problem is the height of the trees, they block the sunlight from my garden. What rights do I have with regards to this matter???

2007-07-13 23:47:32 · 5 answers · asked by Geoff B 2

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2007-07-13 22:57:43 · 2 answers · asked by fazeel 1

Ok I want to plant a mimosa tree in my yard and my friend has a sprout to give me, but I don't have the area ready to plant it in yet. Can I get the sprout started in a pot then when ready transplant it?? I have never grown a mimosa tree before so I am not sure the best way to go about starting it out. She also said she can get me seeds. Would that be better/easier than a starter plant.. Thanks for the help/comments!!!

2007-07-13 22:36:27 · 5 answers · asked by xtech930 3

2007-07-13 19:30:30 · 2 answers · asked by Darcher 3

I came back from a wedding, and would like to preserve the flowers. They are Calla Lilies. How do I dry them so they will last? These are cuts, meaning I never plan to grow them.

2007-07-13 18:02:45 · 5 answers · asked by -__ 3

Well I accidentally planted a sunflower seed and it grew to have 17 total (for now :)) flower heads.It's very unusual to me so has anybody heard of this or knows wether its a mutation or there is such a type of sunflower?

2007-07-13 18:01:12 · 6 answers · asked by svetulka_66 2

we have had problems with vines and sticker bushes along our fence line. today we cleared it all out of the way, cut it all back. is there any product out there that will assure no future growth? the area is1acre along the fence. help!

2007-07-13 17:30:32 · 6 answers · asked by breche.1 1

Need a green lawn: This formula consists of: Epson Salt and or Sugar. Need full formula Might have Beer and Coca Cola or of the same. Saw ad on TV and am curious.

2007-07-13 16:49:48 · 3 answers · asked by Valentineama 2

I just got back from a business trip to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. One of the first things I noticed was the beautiful red-flowering trees that seemed to be used very extensively for landscaping. It lined many of the roads and driveways. I haven't had any luck coming up with it's name using internet searches... what is this beautiful tree?

2007-07-13 16:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by Matt Richmond 2

There is a receipe containing epson salt & or sugar or something of the same. Heard about it on a cable show and is wondering if there is such a receipe for a greener lawn.

2007-07-13 16:20:19 · 6 answers · asked by Valentineama 2

gimme me an idea like lemonade but i cant make lemonade we have blackberries though but what else besides that

2007-07-13 16:13:44 · 4 answers · asked by kid flash2 1

My yard has these factors working against it: 4 dogs, 1 huge tree which creates lots of shade, and poor drainage. I am trying to figure out (1) what to grow out there and (2) how to fix the drainage problem. I am not getting rid of the dogs or the tree. Anyone know of any good books or websites that can help? Anyone know what is a sturdy type of plant that can handle these conditions?

2007-07-13 16:03:50 · 5 answers · asked by christy_s2003 1

Thanks to everyone for the help, I live in Ontario, Canada zone 5. I have a few questions:
1: I have 12 lilly bulbs and 2 day lilly bulbs and I want to plant them now because I don't want them to die over the winter in my closet. I know they probably won't come up this year, but will they come up next year?
2: I have 35 gladiolis, I would also like to plant them now because I'm scared of them dieing. Should I plant them now for them to come up next year? Do I have to take them out for Winter?
3: I have Dahlia bulbs, Liatris, and sedum bulbs, should i plant those now too to come up for next year?
4: I have Canterbury Bells seeds, and they are biennuals. Should I plant them now to come up next year? Or is it to late? Will they bloom next year?
5. I also have columbine seeds. They are biennual too, is it too late to plant them so that they bloom next year? Will they bloom next year i plant them now?
6: Will any seeds, or bulbs last through winter in a cool, dark place?
Thanks all!

2007-07-13 16:02:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my area in Canada they are wild, and sometimes invasive. I found about 200 flowers on the side of the road and of course I picked a whole bunch of them. How can I take out the bulbs and plant them? I know that they will most likely die, but they will grow again next year right? How do I do it? Any tips? How long to they bloom for usually? Do I just take the bulb only and cut the flower stem off, or do I just leave the stem and flowers on? Please help! Thanks in advance. I'm pretty sure it is a daylilly, oh and don't tell me its illegal, i've heard it all before.

2007-07-13 16:02:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I own two apple trees and on all of them there have been small irregular raised warts. The warts are light brown and eyesore, they don't affect the tast or texture of the apple but I cannot sell them in this condition. What are they and how can they be prevented?

2007-07-13 15:49:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to find one for my mother-in-law's bday. I'd like a live potted plant (she doesn't have a garden to plant it in). I don't know if such a thing even exists but if it does and you know about it I'd appreciate your help. Thanks!!

2007-07-13 15:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by JerseyGirl 2

a friend has a garden and is growing Tomatoes. strawberries
etc an now their cat relived it self on the plants
now are those plants still safe to eat? or should they been destroyed?
thank you

2007-07-13 15:06:07 · 11 answers · asked by mobilemark 7

2007-07-13 14:51:03 · 2 answers · asked by Barbara L 1

2007-07-13 14:49:58 · 24 answers · asked by puddy 1

My front lawn looks great except for these patches of lighter colored grass my landscaper says is "bent grass". He claims that it comes from using cheap seed (which is entirely possible, as our builder was fairly notorious for taking shortcuts with landscaping) and there really isn't much you can do about it short of tearing it out and reseeding in the fall.

Its widespread enough that I cant see tearing it out...it would mean tearing up almost the entire lawn if we wanted to get it all.

Any other options ? I'm not against chemical herbicides but I'd rather avoid using them if possible.

For reference...we live in New England and the lawn is a mix of Kentucky Bluegrass and fescue.

2007-07-13 14:11:38 · 3 answers · asked by limick32 2

My aunt was eating her bread when she noticed the bag was full of white inch worms looking worms. They have heads and can stand up on there butts and like look at you.

2007-07-13 13:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by badmood213 1

We adopted a 5 month old jack russell terrior/mix a month ago. He's really smart and was house broken within a day or two. He has slept through the night in a crate since day one. I understand that he is teething so he wants to chew on everything. Including the wood trim on the house, the plants in the yard, furniture in the house and on and on. Along with chewing on everything he has completely destroyed our yard. Runs through the beds, gets muddy and then goes into this hyper state of flying around the yard at mach one. Tearing through the flower beds ripping it up. Then he rests in the beds. Lays all over the plants, chews on them.

Help! How can I keep him out of the flower beds? Any suggestions? We've tried several pet shop remedies that do not work.

2007-07-13 13:14:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a nice planter that surrounds the base of my mail box & EVERYTIME I plant nice flowers or something in there and it is doing really good, this stupid dog from up the street comes and craps in it every time! I have seen the dog do it, the stupid thing litterally backs right up to it and poops and then lifts his leg to the flowers. My zinnias I just planted are now dying from the urine. He doesnt seem to bother it when there are no plants or if they are dead. I am getting sick of having to replace the plants in there & I cant find out who the owner of this mutt is! What can I use to deter the dog from pooping & peeing there?

2007-07-13 13:12:02 · 9 answers · asked by Janes_Addiction 2

hey i want to make a garden.. preferably herb.. or a fruit or both... can those two things be planted together in one garden.. i live in massachusetts in newengland so can i even plant those here,,, i need all the details on waht to plant.. where.. when to water and how to take care of .. please help

2007-07-13 12:54:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is a picture here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilium_bulbiferum . In my area in Canada they are wild, and sometimes invasive. I found about 200 flowers on the side of the road and of course I picked a whole bunch of them. How can I take out the bulbs and plant them? I know that they will most likely die, but they will grow again next year right? How do I do it? Any tips? How long to they bloom for usually? Do I just take the bulb only and cut the flower stem off, or do I just leave the stem and flowers on? Please help! Thanks in advance.

2007-07-13 12:48:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband bought roses for our garden. He told me after the roses bloomed to cut them in an angle and they'll grow back.
Is that true?

2007-07-13 12:45:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous