Garden & Landscape - August 2007

I bought a plant from Home Depot a few weeks ago, and I keep it on my desk at work. I don't know what type of plant it is, but it seems to be growing and healthy. But when I came back on Tuesday after the weekend, I found little yellow things all over the top leaves... ewww! At first I thought it had something to do with growth process or maybe that it was natural, but then every day this week, more little yellow things appeared and then they had little gray leg looking things sticking out. I took a napkin and wiped them off, and after researching, I learned that they are aphids and that they will come back:( Where did they come from and what do I have to do to make sure they don't come back?

2007-08-17 05:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by mbwcoolboy 1

We just bought a house and have not gotten a sprinkler system yet. We don't have time to water in the morning, so is it ok to do it in the evening??? It is too hot mid-day and i need to water it everyday??? Let me know so i don't have a dead lawn!!!
Tks in advance

2007-08-17 05:10:14 · 13 answers · asked by 1prettygirl77 1

Okay, this might be a completely stupid question but...

I need to re-pot a pine tree that I have started to grow. I have some old soil that was used to grow some basil but it died (my talent of killing growing things!!!). Now, would it be okay for me to reuse the soil from the basil plant to re-pot the pine tree in to or, should I buy some new soil?

As you can see, I'm no gardener!!!

Gary

2007-08-17 05:08:41 · 10 answers · asked by Gary M 1

2007-08-17 04:51:34 · 3 answers · asked by elisa v 1

I am not sure what to do. I planted a pumpkin for my daughter and it is a little bit bigger than a bowling ball and has already turned orange. Can I leave it on the vine for longer or should I pick it now?

2007-08-17 04:08:01 · 2 answers · asked by Moo Moo Mair 6

My Azalea bushes are starting to stick out in my drive way. Is it ok to trim them back in the heat of this summer or will that damage them?

2007-08-17 03:45:58 · 4 answers · asked by Don 5

Hello. I have two beds with shrubs, evergreens, boxwoods, junipers, etc, and want to be sure I am watering properly. I have the soaker house and want to see how long I should be running it, I also use the regular hose to water a bit too. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated :) Thanks

2007-08-17 02:24:04 · 3 answers · asked by Lovely L 1

I was just given a potted orchid for my birthday, but since I've never had one before I don't know how tocare for it. Can I please get so beginners tips, such as how much or how little water does it need, do you have to repot regularly, what do I do when it gets TOO long since it's about 2and a half feet up into the air out of the pot!! any good advice that would insure that the plant keeps alive and well will be very appreciated, since it is a gift from my husband and I would want it to last a long time. thank you.

2007-08-17 00:35:15 · 4 answers · asked by peq.estrella 1

I was clearing the garden the other day and I moved some cardboard left over from my rabbit hutch. Underneath were these hopping shrimp things - loads of them! They are about 1.5cm long, black and almost looked like they had a shell over them and jumped around once the cardboard was moved. Next thing I turn around and they're gone! I alwasy spent a lot of time in the garden as a kid but I've never seen insects like these before!

Any ideas what they could be?

2007-08-17 00:13:05 · 15 answers · asked by Katy F 2

Something fast growing would also be beneficial

2007-08-16 22:44:41 · 20 answers · asked by celice 2

We live in southern California near the coast. I was thinking maybe a pretty shade flower might work. Any ideas? Also I'd appreciate knowing where to go online to find out how to get rid of old dead grass. Thanks!

2007-08-16 19:44:08 · 10 answers · asked by Cordelia 4

In my backyard I have three Birch trees that shade a flower bed that I would love to grow vegetable in. Are there any that will grow in the shade? It get some sun, but not enough.

2007-08-16 18:32:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. K 2

They have eaten 1/2 of each of my broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, i have no broccoli growing, no cauliflower and small cabbage heads, there are lots of eggs now and lots of whtie butterflies, please help me i want them all dead, they are attracting wasps!

2007-08-16 17:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3

please list them, fruit and vegetable only. I do not like flower very much. thanks

2007-08-16 17:22:58 · 8 answers · asked by OMG 3

it has become quuite a problem and is choking out everything it comes in contact with

2007-08-16 16:17:02 · 3 answers · asked by gyypsy 03 1

It was as thick and long as my middle finger, with TONS of legs. My friend screamed in the kitchen, and sure enough, there it was, lingering between two tomatoes. I moved one of the tomatoes and it scuttled off, and now we're unsure of it's whereabouts.

WHAT THE HELL IS IT?

2007-08-16 16:06:01 · 2 answers · asked by KP 1

There's someone here in the neighborhood who takes snapshots of my garden when I'm not home. [someone told me] and neighbors come by sometimes to take a look
cats entertain themselves walking thru the cornstalks
and children have picnics next to it.
Do you have any fun stories about your garden, people, animals please??
it's nice to see people enjoying themselves

2007-08-16 15:59:26 · 7 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4

Good Lord, I just cannot stop thinking about it.
I have planted the biggest garden ever this year and am ALWAYS adding onto it, planting more stuff.
It just makes me so very happy, like all the work that goes with it too
how about you??
How many years now have you had a PASSION for gardening?? :-D

2007-08-16 15:55:49 · 10 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4

cover on the side of my home. (Maybe ivey) The hill is a little steep to mow. When and how do I do this and what is a good plant for WV? Thanks

2007-08-16 15:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by Gerri W 2

African violets, kalanchoe, azalea, gardenias, and freesias.

Which of these flowers are annuals? And how long will they take to bloom? Which of these are easy to care for? Please reccomend.

2007-08-16 14:33:44 · 3 answers · asked by slam_92 3

(Master Gardener) He had a great show on HGTV.

2007-08-16 14:20:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best soil preparation to get to be sure they do well???

2007-08-16 14:17:55 · 2 answers · asked by apples 3

Our yard has dark green spots all over it. The feces left behind fertilizes the yard (yea!) however, the rest of the yard is not nearly as fertilized, Which leaves polka-dots all over are yard. Not very good curba appeal. First, I know I need to take him to a certain area to avoid the scattered patches. However, how can I repair what's already been done? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-16 13:45:41 · 6 answers · asked by sugar_and_spice 2

I recently purchased a few hibiscus trees on sale at Lowes and I know pretty much how to care for them, but I am unsure of two things. What are you supposed to do with the old flowers the day after? Do you pull them off or do you let them fall off themselves? Also, i read that it is better to keep them outside in the beginning of the winter, let them die off, trim them back, then store them in the garage for a couple of months. Then you bring them inside with a lot of sun until it is warm outside. Is that true? I live in Va, so the length of time that it is cold is not that long, but I don't want them to die, they are so pretty. Thanks for answering my questions.

2007-08-16 13:45:11 · 5 answers · asked by angi 3

OK well I always have problems keeping the dumb string on it and the string i got doesnt fit into the holes where you have to put string after you wind it. Is there like a certain type of string for all weed eaters or can you use any?

2007-08-16 12:13:59 · 3 answers · asked by angel 3

ok I planted pumpkins for the first time this year and I have one big pumpkin out of five plants. but it is a beauty. but it is already orange. my question is . how long will a pumpkin keep on the vine without rotting I was hoping to use it for halloween,,,thanks

2007-08-16 12:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by paul_rolfzen 1

2007-08-16 11:50:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i tried the bradestone web site but it was no good.

2007-08-16 11:36:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

besides the obvious... cactus

2007-08-16 11:16:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

when I measured my pumpkin 2 days ago it was about 13 inches long and 7and1/2 inches wide. Is it big enough that it will stop growing and ripen yet?

2007-08-16 11:06:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous