Garden & Landscape - August 2007

2007-08-31 00:02:30 · 7 answers · asked by Alan H 1

We have a small front yard with a flower bed. We hope to put a small fountain and a small tree. I would love something that flowers. Any ideas?

2007-08-30 18:58:03 · 14 answers · asked by Arria_11 1

Its just a simple venus flytrap that I keep in my room by the window. I feed it whenever a fly happens to enter my room (maybe once every 4 to 5 months). But how often is it recommend that I feed my plant?

2007-08-30 18:07:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The problem is, it seems like most flower seeds have to be planted at least 1/2 an inch or more in the soil. Forget that! I just want to have buckets full of seeds that I can just THROW all over my yard, so that soon after, my neighbors will see my yard vomiting a tremendous carpet of flowers. I mean I want every bald inch of my front yard covered in flowers (mixed or not, whatever).

So, would I do this in early spring, or would I do it in the fall, and --> what flower seeds could I use? I'll use bags and bags of flower seeds on my yard, as long as I can just throw them down (no digging, tilling, planting, etc). Just tell me what and when. I wish I could do it now (it's almost autumn as of 'now'), that would be great. If I can, let me know.

ZONE 6.

2007-08-30 17:40:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is very hot over here. lots of heat and sun.

2007-08-30 17:01:50 · 3 answers · asked by NINO 1

2007-08-30 16:55:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-30 15:57:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found it in my backyard. Looks to be some sort of caterpillar. What is it? Let me know if that link doesn't work.

http://www2.snapfish.com/viewsharedphoto/p=10301188526131815/l=300374196/g=95018001/otsc=SYE/otsi=****;jsessionid=9CFF61EB6430403BDFB497476CB8F537

2007-08-30 15:11:59 · 3 answers · asked by O->--< 3

We have Yellow Jackets in our back yard. My husband is severely allergic. I need to get rid of them, but I'd prefer not to use chemical pesticides. Are there any plants that they don't like that I could plant as a deterrent? Would attracting more birds help? If chemicals must be used, are there any that target Yellow Jackets specifically? And, where exactly are the bees located? Trees? Ground? I havent' seen any "hives", just the bees, and I have been stung more times than I care to think about.

Thanks for your time

2007-08-30 14:28:26 · 11 answers · asked by bioluminate 3

I wanna grow some in my front yard, that would be lovely if it's possible.

2007-08-30 14:08:08 · 8 answers · asked by Tea Lover 3

I really want plants i my house. Can you give me some ideas of easy plants to grow and how to take care of them. Also I really want to grow herbs. I live in an apartment in Minnesota. Help!!! (oh and i have 2 cats)

2007-08-30 14:01:21 · 7 answers · asked by CHELLE BELLE 5

okay I didnt mow my lawn first...so I have a spray called Weed b gone...and i sprayed it on grass and not the root but then i started spraying it on the root....are you supposed to spray it on the root? do u have to...and it just rained so right after it rained I applied it on the weed again?

2007-08-30 12:59:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay i didnt mow my lawn first...its not extremely high but it would be time to mow the lawn....so i applied the Weed B gone spray on my lawn..but i didnt mow my lawn before....are u supposed to mow ur lawn first then apply it?

2007-08-30 12:48:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have ants eating my apples on my tree. What's the best way to get rid of them? Would like a natural remedy.

2007-08-30 12:41:39 · 12 answers · asked by David L 2

Grass about 12 inches tall in Florida.

2007-08-30 11:19:20 · 1 answers · asked by Luby 5

I have a green pepper plant. This is the second time it's made an actual pepper. The first one was green and fine. This one is green with brown stripes. Big stripes. What wrong? It's been super hot here. The last month it has not gone under 90 degrees. Is the heat the problem or does it have some kind of weird plant disease? Please help.


Only answer this if you know for sure. No guesses please.

2007-08-30 11:12:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-30 10:53:04 · 2 answers · asked by mindy r 1

I have a 100 bulbs and I know everything about planting them but I can't remember which direction they go in the soil and I'm having trouble finding a website that tells me.

2007-08-30 10:38:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother would like to trim her lilacs, she has a row of about 10 that are about 20 years old. They need to be about half their size. What is the best way to cut them? We have heard that cutting them can cause them to stop flowering for good which obviously she doesn't want. Should she cut them or let them keep growing? She's really nervous, they used to be my grandmothers. Specific answers would be great! Thanks!!!

2007-08-30 10:35:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i love morning glories, but hear that they are highly invasive. and i have dogs, so i don't want anything that will harm them

2007-08-30 10:25:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-30 10:18:37 · 8 answers · asked by Mirage 2

I want to transplant sedum (I have tons of it) from our primary residence to vacation home residence 200 miles away (both are in Maryland). Can I do it now? It is in 'bloom'... When I transplant it back home, I just pull on one stem, plop it in the ground, and in a year it gives me a 'cabbage-like' bush. I usually do this in the spring though. Can I do it now (Aug/Sep)? I don't care if it look bad after transplant, I just want it to come back in the spring.... Any pointers? Thanks!

2007-08-30 09:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by curious1223 3

I have recently added some perrenials into my garden over the last 3 months. They have taken quite well, but i have gaps/spaces in between plants, can anyone advise what i can plant in the spaces?? I have only just started getting interested in gardening and also have problems with weeds popping up in between and have placed a layer of mulch around plants but little weeds keep popping up, can you help me with that as well ? Thank you in advance for any advice :0)

2007-08-30 09:03:53 · 8 answers · asked by corrinab2705 3

theres like these big worm holes in my sunflower...what is it? its gotta be some kinda bug eating through it but is there a way i can stop it somehow?

2007-08-30 08:50:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have clay dirt in my yard. I need some nice curb appeal, and can not get anything to grow. I planted spiral trees in the front flower bed they died two weeks later. any suggestions on types of plants or procedures with clay dirt?

2007-08-30 08:46:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a dog and I don't know what to do with all her "stuff". Would putting it into the compost pile hurt the pile or help it or what? I don't want to mess it all up. This is the first time I've done one. Thanks!

2007-08-30 06:53:25 · 12 answers · asked by mom of 3 under 4 3

2007-08-30 06:26:20 · 1 answers · asked by russianblue 20 2

Because i have covered the bin and wet it then when i came to stir in this morning i saw white hairy looking fungus on it anytips to fix it?

2007-08-30 06:17:57 · 3 answers · asked by Christian 2

i have put some grass eating carp in it but nothing is happening the pond (small lake) is about 100ft wide and 200ft long

2007-08-30 05:26:27 · 3 answers · asked by ronnie b 1

I've noticed that the stores in my area have started selling mums for planting. Some of them have tons of flowers but many are still just green. Which ones should I buy to plant? Are the ones that haven't flowered better because they will bloom later and thus last longer into the winter? I know nothing about gardening.

2007-08-30 05:07:59 · 6 answers · asked by geistswoman 3