Garden & Landscape - July 2007

My grandfather gave me some flower seeds that looked like little black pepper corns. The have grown about 12 inches tall, so far, and have long pointy leaves, thick circular stems with buds growing off the stems. Also, the bottom of the stems are purplish while the rest is green. A few have produced fuschia colored flowers and others are hot pink. The flowers look similiar to snapdragon flowers but are more open. Any ideas what this plant might be?

2007-07-27 08:52:17 · 5 answers · asked by MissDanielle 3

I've put it in bright light and it's been given enough water. I love this plant so please help!!!!!!!!!!

2007-07-27 08:44:55 · 4 answers · asked by Lynn D 2

i know someone who does rooftop and landscape gardens. he's looking for link exchanges and publications to submit articles of what hes done. Thanks!

2007-07-27 08:05:27 · 1 answers · asked by nonphysical 3

2007-07-27 07:50:02 · 3 answers · asked by all_stardusty 4

I have too many plants to use the timed released fertilizer. I'm planning to buy a 50 lb.bag. I also heard that it can be added to my compost pile and it will decompose more quickly. Is that true?

2007-07-27 07:23:41 · 3 answers · asked by Janie333 2

I'm moving to Florida next fall. I know that's a long way away, but I'm a planner and I can't stop thinking about it. Anyway, I love to work in the garden, but I'm moving into an apartment because that's all I can afford. How can I work both in? I mean, I can't plant a garden in the apartment complex. Any ideas?

2007-07-27 07:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really miss the willow trees I used to see in the mountains of NC. I'm stuck in Florida for the next 5 or so years and would like to plant a weeping willow in my front yard. It will be 20 ft from the house and driveway. My question is, how do willows do in Florida? I'm in zone 9.

2007-07-27 06:27:58 · 7 answers · asked by grrngirl 3

2007-07-27 06:12:26 · 3 answers · asked by Jarbig 2

I have a small planter box that runs the length of my back yard. It is only about a foot to a foot and a half wide. I am trying to figure out what would be best to plant in there. I'd like to get some kind of a flowering bush or small tree to line the planter. It doesnt get alot of sun, mostly late afternoon and early evening sun. I just want to put some color in there but need something with a little bit of hieght to it...

2007-07-27 05:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by Janes_Addiction 2

I have spider plant, Phothos and Diffenbechia in the same planter they were doing excellent when recently my diffenbechia has started to tun yellow, leaves are turning brown and yellow.
also spider plant turned absolutely brown.
Could someone tell me how to revive it.

2007-07-27 05:42:14 · 6 answers · asked by Ritu M 2

I have some very pretty Impatiens in big pots on my front steps. They look gorgeous until about the end of July when they become leggy -- it happens every year. They still bloom, but the leaves yellow a little bit and they don't look nearly as full.

I'm having a LOT of company in the middle of August and I'd love for them to look their best. Is there anything I can do?

2007-07-27 05:02:27 · 4 answers · asked by luvrats 7

2007-07-27 04:32:28 · 5 answers · asked by seib3377 1

2007-07-27 04:24:59 · 6 answers · asked by gtmartin2002 1

My neighbor has lots of trumpet creeper in there back yard .so iwant to take a clipping. but will it root.Ive tried rooting alot of things .please help

2007-07-27 04:07:18 · 4 answers · asked by chocolateboy529 1

A new generation of kids (me included) will never know the joy of "spitt'n" seeds. RScott

2007-07-27 03:46:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a big clump of black eyed susans (the common kind bought at Wal-mart garden centre) that bloomed for a couple of years. However, the past two years they have gone directly to seed without blooming. They just get tall spikes covered in seed, no flowers or buds at all. Why is this, and is there anything I can do to get them to bloom?

2007-07-27 02:51:56 · 5 answers · asked by lilith984 3

I have a farm and these dang beetle's keep destroying my harvest. Are their any good pest control that I could use to kill off the beetle's but save my crops? Are their any pest control's I shouldn't be using? help please?

2007-07-27 01:40:39 · 2 answers · asked by tripleateam 2

2007-07-27 01:09:04 · 3 answers · asked by wackywaitress2003 3

I am considering using this product, but would like more information of it, other than whats snown on the infommercial, thanks.

2007-07-27 00:09:43 · 1 answers · asked by Because I'm Grown & Sexy! 2

for english i am writing a story that involves a long description of a tree. so far i have said that it is big and old with soft leaves and willowy branches. in the story someone will also carve their initials in the trunk of the tree so it needs to be quite thick and hard. does anyone have any ideas of what type of tree this is i am describing? also what types of trees do people normally carve their initials into? please help!

2007-07-26 23:31:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-26 22:48:54 · 3 answers · asked by Lorirain 1

any plant ,just give me the ans WHERE

2007-07-26 22:48:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-26 17:39:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Plums, grapes, lemons, grapefruit, pears all grow from my backyard. I have enjoyed all the fruit trees that were planted there before I moved into this house three yrs ago. I just water them and don't use any chemicals. I just wash them and enjoy. BUT I just wanted to know if it was SAFE to eat the fruit?

2007-07-26 17:02:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-26 16:39:58 · 3 answers · asked by bdeknock 1

I searched Google, and I've read a lot of comments people made about daffodils. People like to cross-pollinate daffodils, but I am wondering is it possible for one daffodil flower to self-pollinate? Is it self-unfruitful?

2007-07-26 16:03:35 · 2 answers · asked by frozen555 5

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2007-07-26 15:59:18 · 8 answers · asked by Pet Luvr 2

I bought a majesty palm a few weeks ago, it is about 4 feet tall and has wide shoots. I have it on my back patio where there is barely any sun during the day. It seems to be fine there. I wish I had it in my front yard though.

My front yard, recieves no direct sun until about 1 pm and then the sun leaves at about 6. However if I put my palm tree there, I am worried that it will have heat stress. What do you think? Is it okay to put it there, eventhough the area recieves about 5 hours of direct sunlight + 90 degree heat?

2007-07-26 15:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone direct me to a website that tells details of this rose variety? I am told it is a Cordes (sp?)

2007-07-26 14:41:36 · 2 answers · asked by burger 4

what is the best and easiest way to make a bee trap and what do use ?

2007-07-26 14:38:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous