Garden & Landscape - July 2007

2007-07-03 13:41:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently bought a house and the backyard had not been done. So, right now it's full of weeds. I'd like to clear it out and put in some grass. What's the best way of doing this?

2007-07-03 13:30:51 · 8 answers · asked by Clayburn G 2

I have a hill covered with vinca and several ornamentals in the front yard...where can I find a list of plants poisonous to goats since I will shortly be raising cashmeres?

2007-07-03 13:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by watsoniagirl 3

I need some attractive, fast growing plants to make a privacy screen in my back yard. They should be fast-growing, able to grow about twenty feet tall, not take up too much space, and provide good privacy.

Thanks!

2007-07-03 13:03:43 · 4 answers · asked by a1derfullife 2

I have a quarter acre of land which has probably only ever had grass and weeds growing on it. It is fairly level and is sheltered from the wind by a growing hedge. The soil is quite peaty. I am in the Scottish Highlands.

I have never gardened before and would like to make a start, grow a few vegetables as well as some flowers.

I am far from fit, so I'd have to take things easy at first!

Any advice would be great.

2007-07-03 12:50:43 · 8 answers · asked by fatandfifty 1

I am looking for some new houseplants that are either cool, pretty, rare. or exotic.

I now have: caladiums, some cacti, aloe vera, venus fly trap, shamrock, mother-in-laws tongue, and donkey tail.

Do you know of any other plants that do well inside all year round?

2007-07-03 12:02:42 · 8 answers · asked by jphuff9 2

Mines are about 9 inches long with no melons! They appear to be pretty healthy! And are making plently of deeply colored green leaves! Any techniques to make them fruit faster? Tips or Suggestions! Thanks

2007-07-03 11:53:15 · 5 answers · asked by twilkins19 3

People that we have allowed to stay on our property free of charge are dumping thier trailer septic tank on our front lawn, about 20 feet from where my kids play. Any hazzards,inputs,ideas on how to confront them

2007-07-03 11:32:34 · 21 answers · asked by victoria m 2

I'm looking for the familiar name of this shade tree. We had one growing near our house when I was growing up.

2007-07-03 11:32:21 · 3 answers · asked by Shulammite 1

I have roots from my pine trees coming up through my yard in various spots. The roots aren't huge, but I can't mow over them either. Will it hurt the tree at all to cut the roots so I can mow?

2007-07-03 11:27:14 · 4 answers · asked by John 2

2007-07-03 11:21:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bush had a full bloom of beautiful flowers-followed by new buds that turned brown quickly and died. Leaves are not brown. Location is not very sunny, but I have not choice.

2007-07-03 11:05:04 · 7 answers · asked by Linda A 1

2007-07-03 10:46:50 · 2 answers · asked by JesusFreak23 3

We have so many Japanese beetles on our hibiscus this year and any time a new flower opens it's instantly attacked by the bugs. What are so home remedies I can use to repel against them? Thanks so much!! :)

2007-07-03 10:46:16 · 4 answers · asked by JesusFreak23 3

Newbie, very newbie, gardener. Got a plant at the farmers market this week, and the leave are already turning brown and holes (bugs??) Think I water it enough, the soils always moist. And it gets 6-8 hours of sunlight. I still have it in about a half gallon pot, the plants about a foot high. Love basil in sauces and spreads, but could be going on my 3rd year in a row killing a basil plant, so thought Id try this site.

Although my cilantro is doing great!

2007-07-03 10:07:01 · 5 answers · asked by lillilou 7

is there a nail you can drive into it?

2007-07-03 09:42:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 850 gallon pond. It has 3 waterfalls, a small pond, a stream, and a larger pond at the bottom. I have been having to add about 60 gallons every few days just to keep it at operating level. I know that there's some degree of evaporation and the waterfalls are adding to that a lot, but I'm not sure if this amount of water loss is "normal" or "excessive."

Note: Weather lately has been in the upper 70's.

2007-07-03 09:38:20 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Heather 2

2007-07-03 08:02:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 07:02:32 · 10 answers · asked by barry m 6

2007-07-03 07:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by Scottybhoy67 1

I am thinking of adding a pond to my yard. I like the shape of this one http://www.maccourt.com/lowes/ponds/lp7918.html because where I would put it has something of a Y shape. I want to keep some goldfish in it, but I don't think 100 gallons is very big for fish and plants. I though about using just a flexible liner, but I worry about it getting a hole and the fish having no water.

Is it possible to use the premade one at the bottom and just sinking it about twice as deep, then using a liner inside so that if it does tear, the premade pond would still hold the fish and some water? Has anyone ever tried this? Or am I just worrying too much? I'd like something about 200-300 gallons total for the pond, plus a little waterfall at one end. Any suggestions on filters, UV, pumps as far as brands to buy or stay away from?

2007-07-03 06:58:46 · 4 answers · asked by topaz 7

My boyfriend says that you cannot mow the lawn when the grass is wet, that you would get electricuted. I say you can. Who is right?

2007-07-03 06:58:07 · 16 answers · asked by Buzzer4 3

For the last few years my two red maples have had limbs die from the top/outer part down. This year they are completely dead. I suspect borers, but my neighbor's trees are healthy! I cut down one of the maples yesterday and the center part was very soft and even looked like coarse sawdust in some places. There were borer holes. Did the borers just pick my yard and not my neighbors? Could it have been something else? Oh, BTW, I have a very healthy redbud growing between the two.

I live in zone 7 (Nashville) What are some good replacement trees that grow fast and give good shade? What can I do to prevent tree death?

2007-07-03 06:50:04 · 3 answers · asked by fenris 2

when is the best time to transplant asiatic lilies. They are now in bloom.

2007-07-03 06:17:54 · 0 answers · asked by curious 1

I brought a Pluto flower seeds like 25 days ago and I planted it in 2 pots and 1 is for my sister and 1 is for me and my sisters one got like 9 seedlings and i got none. Both of the pots are in the same place and having the same amount of water. What might be the prob please help.

2007-07-03 06:06:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a huge problem with it, as it is choking out my rosebushes!! They are (or were, rather!) beautiful and mature bushes and this vine is killing them!! I am afraid to use Roundup because it might kill the bushes! Also under the bushes is a bed of ivy...any suggestions besides Roundup and burning the whole mess down and starting over?

2007-07-03 05:02:18 · 3 answers · asked by Mlle A 3

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p31/sgfan93/winchester62007012.jpg

In this picture, it is next to a 6-foot tall fence, as to provide an idea of how big these are. The stem is really thick, and last year we had to cut down the stalks with a machete. It grows about a foot every 1-2 weeks.

2007-07-03 04:38:21 · 10 answers · asked by sgfan93 2

from my Craftsman lawnmower?

2007-07-03 04:04:44 · 17 answers · asked by jmncvx7 2

how much would it COST 2 build a metal fence in our back yard that is about as much area as 5 basket ball gyms? and which is cheaper 2 build a wooden fence OR a metal fence?

2007-07-03 03:25:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 03:13:32 · 8 answers · asked by beyondthelimit 5