Garden & Landscape - August 2007

does anyone know any products that can kill flies. please help best gets a 10 =]

2007-08-17 15:02:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 13:57:27 · 3 answers · asked by Lena S 1

2007-08-17 13:01:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The thing is, I painted the ivy already up top in the room. So, I'm looking for a dainty little flower... Morning Glories may do (I'm not a huge flower person, but I'd like to be authentic)... but I'm using purple or maybe dusty rose (color) in the room.
Any simple flower that looks good with ivy will do!
Thanks!

2007-08-17 13:00:56 · 4 answers · asked by starryeyed 6

We planted them about 3 weeks ago, and right after we planted them we trimmed them up. At first they looked great, but now they're turning brownish and the leaves are curling up.

They are still at least 3/4 green, but the August heat has been brutal. I have started trying to water them every day, twice a day if I remember, but I'm wondering if I continue to water them really really well if I can save them? Is there a way to tell if they're too far gone? Is there any food or anything they need?

Someone please help of I'm going to lose 8 beautiful nice sized boxwood bushes!!! (They are about 3 feet diameter) Also, we live in Ohio.

2007-08-17 12:34:14 · 9 answers · asked by SuperMom22 3

In My Backyard i saw a Kiwi Brown Spider With Bright Orange legs Striped With black. And On Its Stomach It is all bright orande, Orange* with a black circle in the middle. And the black circle has two white stripes on it. And its about the size of a nickel or quarter. what should i do with it?

2007-08-17 12:21:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is what happen. I have a pool in my backyard. The pervious owners broke a oval circle in the concrete to install the pool on the dirty instead of just installing it on top of the concrete. So I have a gap between the pool and the rest of the concrete. So when it rains the water just backs up in that gap instead of heading to the drains on both sides of the pool. Anyone know if I can fill that gap with rocks and hope the water will go towards the drains? If not rocks anyone have any ideas what I can do?

2007-08-17 12:06:16 · 3 answers · asked by Richard S 2

where do people get grass seed? (and don't say "Lowe's" or whatever cuz I know that much) I was wondering if they gather the grass seed from under the ground or how do companies get grass seed?

2007-08-17 11:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i put a 2 ft boarder of bark around a raised vegtable plot will slugs/snails cross this to reach there dinner!!!!!

2007-08-17 10:18:55 · 11 answers · asked by bumberclarte 1

I'm planting a plant next to a pine tree. Is it ok to plant it on top of the large roots or should I cut the roots before planting?? Thanks

2007-08-17 09:39:07 · 6 answers · asked by mmc0330 2

I have been preparing for a summer wedding all year but now I will not be able to have my wedding until late October, early November 2007 because I can't get my fiance here until then because of visa technicalities. I was wondering what kinds of plants and flowers are available for that time of year? I know florists can get you just about anything but I am working with a smaller budget and was thinking about buying potted plants and flowers from a nursery to add greenery and color. The wedding will be outside so I need some plants to liven up our garden that will be mostly dormant by that time. This has been very last minute news and I have no idea what to do. Any suggestions?

2007-08-17 09:36:24 · 8 answers · asked by avehonduras 2

I am growing Cantaloupe in my garden for the first time. I have a smooth, dark green, oblong shaped cantaloupe growing and I don't know why it is this color or shape. It is 1 of 2 that look like this on the same vine. There are other fruits on this vine that are "american cantaloupe" color and shape (round, tan, with netting appearance) Does anyone know if these are just poor growing fruit or not? Why do they have this color and appearance?

Thank you

2007-08-17 09:12:08 · 5 answers · asked by Shelly L 2

Just planted tall grass ornamental plant, growing quite tall. Can I cut it down, will it regrow and what season should I cut it.

2007-08-17 09:09:12 · 4 answers · asked by hirebookkeeper 6

it's pronounced phonetically like "dor-fin-OH-kee" cypress. how do i spell this?

2007-08-17 08:49:38 · 2 answers · asked by yesisaid 1

a lot of houses in ireland are solid brick and concrete and never get severe weather and places like florida and tornado areas there are wooden houses that collapse?

2007-08-17 08:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by jackie n 3

Do you buy more now, as a result of the seedless ones on the market?

PS- feel free to tag on any interesting stories / observations

2007-08-17 08:43:19 · 5 answers · asked by Threeicys 6

They're in the ground right now and I'm afraid the fruit will just get decimated by slugs & birds. Any ideas? thanks.

2007-08-17 08:13:27 · 7 answers · asked by MARIA D 1

I have climbing rose plants that I don't want. I live in San Francisco, CA. Is there some sort of neighborhood garden or org. who will accept these plants as a donation? No need for a receipt, I just want them to go to a new home. Thanks.

2007-08-17 08:10:11 · 9 answers · asked by MARIA D 1

I live in San Francisco, CA and I read somewhere that rose plants should be cut down once a year. My question is when? How much should I cut too? Thank you.

2007-08-17 08:06:25 · 6 answers · asked by MARIA D 1

... without killing the flowers, shrubs or plants!!!

(These aren't tiny little spiders either. They are big and brown and everywhere. Maybe brown recluse?)

2007-08-17 07:58:57 · 3 answers · asked by I, Sapient 7

Any suggestions or tips on how to ensure their survival?

I have a small trimming from each (about a foot or so long). They are in seperate vases in about 2 inches of water. Inside my garage(not air conditioned) but in a window sill with sunlight aplenty.

What else should I do for them? I would like to plant them in the front of my yard as they both have beautiful colors.

Also, how long do you think it will take them to start to root, and when they do start, how long before I put them into a pot of soil? Or will I have time to put them straight into the ground this year?

Wow, about 4 questions and it only cost me 5 points!

2007-08-17 07:36:27 · 4 answers · asked by haley_cb 4

How can I get rid off earwigs? and what attracts them?

2007-08-17 07:25:33 · 7 answers · asked by eckkblanchard 2

I have 1 BIG BIG one, and now I bought 5 smaller ones to make a border to my flowerbed...
The smaller ones are about the fifth of the size of the biggest one. I don't want any drastic different sizes....

And when is the best time to do so -- for a 5b aera ? (Ottawa, Canada)

2007-08-17 07:20:39 · 4 answers · asked by Tall Chick 2

Should i dry them for a year or plant them right away

2007-08-17 07:00:37 · 6 answers · asked by a_amir07 2

I am trying to encourage growth adn thickness in the trunk

2007-08-17 06:52:49 · 6 answers · asked by Chaza Pender 3

everything else in the yard is green, it has plenty of water, sunlight everything a tree needs but it is turning brown.

2007-08-17 06:51:13 · 3 answers · asked by Lexus Luthor 3

Our lawn is starting to get some other type of grass growing and we can't figure out what it is. I took pictures of it and was wondering if someone can identify it and if so how to get rid of it. We think it is crabgrass, but not sure. Our original grass is tall fescue.

Here are the flickr pictures with the unidentified grass being highlighted:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgrobins/1150888264/in/set-72157601503077546/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgrobins/1150018547/in/set-72157601503077546/

2007-08-17 06:21:12 · 4 answers · asked by Shawn Robinson 2

Please help me identify it so that I know how to care for it. It has beautiful small pink flowers and "tentacles" with narrow pods at the ends. It smells exactly of marijuana but it obviously isn't.

2007-08-17 06:07:36 · 7 answers · asked by brex25 1

Do the potatoes actually appear on the surface or do you have to dig for them?

2007-08-17 06:07:09 · 6 answers · asked by Lleh 6

i have a house plant and i recently noticed that some bugs about the size of a grain of salt has appeared. what are they and how did they get there? they're white colored.

2007-08-17 05:44:50 · 3 answers · asked by Greeny 3