Garden & Landscape - August 2007

I turned my watermelons while they were growing and now I don't have any cream color on them, and they aren't the variety that have stripes. This is my first year growing. What other ways can I tell if they are ripe? A week ago I thumped one and it sounded hollow, but it was still green inside. :(

2007-08-23 07:11:02 · 5 answers · asked by mafiosu 5

Some of my biggest ones are still green while ones that started growing later were already picked and eaten. a couple were on there for weeks and rotted away without even starting to turn yellow!

2007-08-23 06:56:00 · 3 answers · asked by Ralishev 1

umm my stept mom said that some part goes in ur ear what part is that excatly and how does it do that?

2007-08-23 05:12:32 · 5 answers · asked by Lil-sk8r angel 1

I just moved into a foreclosure, it had been abandoned to almost 2 years. The shrubs and trees are all over grown. I never had to cut any trees back or shrubs at my apartment. What are the basic rules to follow when doing this? Can I just cut them as small as I want even if its just stubs left? Will it fill back out next year?

2007-08-23 04:50:28 · 5 answers · asked by tonio336 2

I want to grow some veggies in my backyard. I live in the mid-atlantic area. When is the best time to start planting and what are the plants most likely to thrive in this area?

2007-08-23 04:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by Ladypug 4

I am getting married in May and my colors are white, dark blue and yellow. I want my bouquet to have white flowers tied with dark blue ribbon and my bridesmaids flowers to be a different color (maybe whites and blues?) tied with a yellow ribbon. (their dresses are dark blue) I'm having the darndest time finding white flowers that could be in a hand tied bouquet that are not calla lilies or roses. Any suggestions?

2007-08-23 04:14:55 · 7 answers · asked by shorty951983 3

and how should it be fertilized?

2007-08-23 04:13:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not sure what they mean--can you give me some examples of each?

2007-08-23 04:12:03 · 6 answers · asked by cat 3

2007-08-23 04:07:39 · 5 answers · asked by just me 2

What type of tomatoes produce the large, kind-a sweet tasting, red red tomatoes??? We planted two different kinds this year, and one kind harldy produces (the plants are huge, but only put forth about one or two tomatoes per plant) and then cherry tomatoes, which are very acidic to the taste. I need to know what type to plant to get lots of produce and the sweet yummy taste of home grown tomatoes. Also is it better to plant from seedlings or seeds?

2007-08-23 03:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to start composting, or at least try it out & see if it is something that I can get the other members of my household to participate with. I spoke to someone at a garden center and was recommended a plastic composting bin for $90. Can composting be done, at a very small scale, in a regular plastic container while we try it out to see if composting is for us? Any other advice for a beginner is also welcome. Thanks!

2007-08-23 03:17:02 · 2 answers · asked by interior designer 4

Have quite a few pots - would like to add bit colour to patio.
Didn't bother much with bedding plants this year now regreting it.

2007-08-23 03:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My poor tree has been hit by lightning 4 times in the last two months. I wanted to save it but this last storm made it impossible! If we cut it to the soil line-isn't there something we can put on the roots to take care of them?

2007-08-23 02:11:30 · 9 answers · asked by lady K 2

2007-08-23 01:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by mom-mom 1

what is the best way to keep ferns healthy indoors, is it necessary to take them outdoors and if so how often, how often should they be watered

2007-08-23 00:14:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 00:08:21 · 5 answers · asked by Marshall B 1

Where can I buy anthurium (seed or seedling) in Perth & surrounding area?

2007-08-22 22:49:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-22 21:39:44 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-22 18:37:28 · 4 answers · asked by papaya 1

Worms and beetles are crawling under the door!!!! What's a natural way to repel them and keep them outside? We are trying to get the landlord to put on correct weather stripping around the door asap. What products can you recommend that really work as far as bug killers?

2007-08-22 18:18:45 · 4 answers · asked by Contemplative 6

I have this uneven area that's full of grass, weeds, stumps, rocks, and ferns,,, I would like to create a clean flat area that I can build raised beds for fruits and vegitables, also for a rose garden. What steps do I need to take? I am hoping that I don't have to bring in a heavy equipment to do this type of job. Can I simply cover the area with some landscaping fabrics and cover / flaten with dirts?

2007-08-22 18:17:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is it called when a plant starts the grow, whats the name when its starts to turn to a flowerd when it dies all of them, please scienctist people i n eed your help.!!!

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2007-08-22 18:10:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dirt is clay. I'm trying to do a compost with it but it doesn't seem to be much better, i'm sure it has more nutrients, but i later heard that clay is already full of nutrients. So what do i need to add to clay dirt, to make it perfect garden dirt? thanks ahead of time,

2007-08-22 17:54:02 · 6 answers · asked by cupofjoe_84 1

2007-08-22 16:30:19 · 5 answers · asked by gifty j 1

2007-08-22 15:52:55 · 4 answers · asked by tuffer_man 2

I have two dogs and 6 children using the backyard as well so I need the lawn to be durable . I have seen many different types of seeds and such on the market. How do I find the best for my needs? How do I kill the clover?

2007-08-22 14:13:45 · 6 answers · asked by fullnflabby 1

Hi, i recently bought a 8'' plastic self watering hanging pot, i wanna did to know if i put two aloes in the self watering pot will it cause root rot, the hanging pot is very deep so therefore will the aloes rot, i am going to add alot of perlite, rocks, sand, cacti soil will it still be okay in the plastic self watering hanging pot? I was hopping to hang it in my bright room up on the seeling! So will it be okay?

2007-08-22 13:37:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, i recently bought a 8'' plastic self watering hanging pot, i wanna did to know if i put two aloes in the self watering pot will it cause root rot, the hanging pot is very deep so therefore will the aloes rot, i am going to add alot of perlite, rocks, sand, cacti soil will it still be okay in the plastic self watering hanging pot? I was hopping to hang it in my bright room up on the seeling! So will it be okay?

2007-08-22 13:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a small Ivy plant in my window above my sink. It has been green and lush for months. Now its turing brown and looking a little dead in many places. Am I watering it too much? How often should I water a plant like that? Too much sun maybe?

2007-08-22 13:33:21 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

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2007-08-22 13:32:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous