Garden & Landscape - August 2007

I've got a great big pumpkin that will make the best Jack o'Lantern. But it's August! How do I keep it from rotting before Halloween? I haven't picked it yet but the stem is turning a little dry and I was told to pick it when this happens. And yes, it is fully orange with no green spots.

2007-08-24 11:15:38 · 6 answers · asked by oregonhoney30 2

2007-08-24 09:47:23 · 4 answers · asked by wersler 1

I was going to purchase Aluminum plant ID tags due to the sun in S. Fla. Then I saw a web site that talked about making your own with soda can's. I did cut up the tags and they look great however they say to write on them with ball point pen to make a depression that will last forever. I find them awfly hard to write on. Anyone have any sugggestions? Are the Aluminum ID tags you purchase easier to write on?

2007-08-24 08:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by worknlakeside 4

is there a type that doesn't multiply alot, and are they asexual

2007-08-24 06:30:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 06:26:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

there is a program at the New Mexico University & I would like to see their cutting techniques.

2007-08-24 06:24:36 · 4 answers · asked by winnie 1

2007-08-24 05:54:19 · 2 answers · asked by bouboule 1

my wife has a bamboo plant but does not now how to feed it

2007-08-24 05:30:11 · 3 answers · asked by geffery s 1

I want to buy some plants for my classroom, maybe 3 or 4. They do not have to be huge. I do not want to spend very much money on them either. I have heard great things about these plants in the classroom- that they are easy to care for and work well in a school setting with kids. How much can I expect to spend on these, and where is the best place to get them? I heard that WalMart was actually a good place because they would be much less than a flower store.

I am looking for:
spider plant
wondering jew
philodendron
peace plant
corn plant

2007-08-24 05:24:17 · 3 answers · asked by yanks7 2

We'd like to prepare our lawn with some nice tulips on the sides and Lowe's is selling them in large bags. Is it okay to plant these now or is it too late in the season?

2007-08-24 05:08:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

me and my boyfriend are starting up a business and I have picked our name as A BLADE OF GRASS, but I cant think of any slogons to go with that... if you have any ideas it would be nice thanks

2007-08-24 05:03:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know what could cause this? I water every other day, and live in a climate that is a consistent 75-80 degrees. They have been fed nitrates and miracle gro, about 6 weeks ago...Whats happening?

2007-08-24 04:50:04 · 3 answers · asked by ~*~California Momma~*~ 2

seaweed extract
miracle-gro

2007-08-24 04:41:41 · 3 answers · asked by Chris B 1

2007-08-24 04:02:59 · 6 answers · asked by JAYNE G 1

2007-08-24 03:53:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tried to grow watermelons this year and the plants grew vines and flowers but no fruit. I had one little watermelon (about 1 inch big) and then it died. What can I do to improve it for next year? Also my cucumber plants made a few cukes but they were small.

2007-08-24 03:29:13 · 3 answers · asked by littleme836 6

Every box turtle I see in my neighborhood is always sick and underfed, I have taken in 3 box turtles to nurse back to health and I wish to be able to release them. Is there a way I can make my own backyard turtle friendly for my box turtles and toehrs around here?

2007-08-24 03:26:43 · 2 answers · asked by meatismurder90 3

I thought about a Boxelder but they attract bugs...I thought about a Bradford Pear but I would like something that grows a little quicker. I don't want a tree that will tower 80 or 100 feet above everything. Just a 25-40 foot tree.

2007-08-24 01:55:54 · 5 answers · asked by smurfette 2

I have been fixing my pond filter and noticed the ulra violet light is intermittant, is it suposed to be or should it be on continually

2007-08-24 01:26:22 · 3 answers · asked by Pete M 1

2007-08-24 01:15:13 · 1 answers · asked by charlesdclimer 5

I have been trying to get in contact with B&S but i'm not having any luck, who do i contact for my invention?
pantent by USPTO.gov

2007-08-24 01:14:29 · 3 answers · asked by jerrydgood 1

2007-08-24 01:14:12 · 8 answers · asked by Neil 1

For my October 20th wedding, i am wanting to buy the tiny mini pumpkins for the guests. They will also double as a seat tag as i am tying the guests names around the stem. My question is, how long do pumpkins last once they are picked? Can they be perserved somehow? In your opinion, how long should i wait to purchase and where should i store them until the wedding? Would a garage be ok?
Ok, well, that's 5 questions. lol
Thanks so much for your input

2007-08-24 00:12:48 · 3 answers · asked by mom to be 6/27/09 3

2007-08-23 20:49:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently had our garden planted with bluegrass. At first it was growing okay, but i noticed that it looks dry and the leaves look thinner than before. I noticed many red ants were burrowing in the soil, which i guess caused the grass to dry. How do i eliminate them without killing the grass?

2007-08-23 18:24:56 · 4 answers · asked by mitchiko6teen 1

We have to do this stupid thing for english class... Does anyone know how music effects termites? Ive heard that rock music makes them eat twice as fast but other than that does anyone know anything? thanks alot in advance!

2007-08-23 17:35:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

heard of a gardening technique that uses rocks to release warmth at night and the plants like that, so i would like to know what rocks are best for that
and best place to locate them
thanx a million

2007-08-23 17:26:53 · 4 answers · asked by leer 1

The knockout roses have been beautiful but they are tall and the bottom of them are looking slim. I was wondering how to prune them or cut them back to promote growing but not kill them where they don't bloom again. Any suggestions, websites with instructions? Thanks

2007-08-23 16:36:38 · 3 answers · asked by pat00502003 1

I can't seem to get the little buggers to STAY OUT.

2007-08-23 16:32:10 · 7 answers · asked by digitaldancer22 4

I don't know the first thing about gardening. But we just bought this house and I
d really like a garden next year.

I've been reading and many people recommend using mulch for the soil. Instead of buying it, how do I start composting from scratch?

Please keep your answers in plain english-or explain unique terms as you go! LOL!!

I'm really new to gardening, like I said.

Thank you buckets!

2007-08-23 16:14:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous