Garden & Landscape - August 2007

I split the original plant last spring by simply cutting it in half and repotting into new soil/compost. The two plants are both healthy and continually send out new leaves, but neither has flowered this year. What can I do to help them flower?

2007-08-30 04:53:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how well can a "Ditch Witch" trencher handle trenching through rocky soils with large, tough mesquite roots?
model in mind is the 1030
http://www.ditchwitch.com/dwcom/Product/ProductView/100

2007-08-30 04:48:54 · 3 answers · asked by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5

I bought this little mini rose plant at wal-mart this spring and it has grown really big and makes lots of blooms, but what do I do with it for fall and winter? will it grow back next year or do I bring it in the house?? Its in a big pot outside.

2007-08-30 04:41:14 · 9 answers · asked by na nah 3

Two new graves in my family; one is 50 miles away and has to tolerate neglect. No shade is available; both cemeteries allow everything except trees. Dwarf evergreens are allowed. Southwest Michigan, summers getting warmer and drier. Any suggestions?

2007-08-30 04:37:36 · 3 answers · asked by Barbara E 4

We just installed a hurricane fence on our house we purchased...and have 3 dogs! I would like to plant something around the perimeter of the fence that is fast growing, will live year round, and provides privacy. Either a shrub or a vine (that is not ugly or poisonous) Please help!! Thanks!!!

2007-08-30 03:57:11 · 4 answers · asked by Bunintheoven 2

2007-08-30 03:25:57 · 4 answers · asked by Rissa 2

I need help with my bonsai. I received it as a gift, but I don't know what type it is or how to take care of it. I uploaded a photo of it to flickr. Can someone take a look and at least let me know why kind of bonsai it is?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11080947@N05/1245345832/

Thanks.

2007-08-30 03:19:54 · 3 answers · asked by xevver 1

Other than turnips.
Peace.

2007-08-30 01:47:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

so far on my list I have olives, lemons, limes, oranges, mushrooms avocados, herbs, sweet leaf, blueberry, kiwi, any other options out there? I have a huge amount of my house that is sunny almost all day and would like to make use of that space, any growing tips would help too

2007-08-30 01:44:20 · 7 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3

I have a TON of bees in my apt building (Im the landlord) and need to know what I can add to water to kill bees and their hives. I have them all over our building and many of the nests are unreachable with spray cans. Id like to use my 2700 psi pressure washer to knock down the nests but want to add something to kill the bees as well.

Any ideas?

2007-08-30 01:02:19 · 4 answers · asked by Paul 6

2007-08-30 00:51:44 · 6 answers · asked by Stu Lamers 2

I recently cut 2 out of control rose bushes down to a stump. They are now growing back rapidly - one is about 4 feet high. They are quite spindly. Any ideas on how to support them as they grow?

2007-08-29 23:56:18 · 6 answers · asked by ells 4

I am trying to grow hot peppers for next summer, I will grow them on my windowsill for the window. (inside) When they grow, I will plan them in my garden. I am really cheap, and want to know whats the best containers to put them in. Any ideas? Regards-Bob.

2007-08-29 22:16:18 · 3 answers · asked by bobbovienzo@sbcglobal.net 3

I want to plant a lot of flowers for next spring, and flowers that will be in bloom all summer/fall. I want to plant them now from seed, indoors.

What are some good choices for flower beds and such and will they be big and have nice blooms? When should I plant the seeds, so that they are like the ones you would buy in stores (full plant size)?

2007-08-29 18:40:44 · 3 answers · asked by J. K 4

my mom wants to plant strawberrys even tho the seasons over but she wants to do it anyways. the only thing is that our backyard is filled with tiles, no dirt. it use to have grass and concrete but my dad just made a patio with tile flooring and decided to have the whole backyard cover with tile. is there a way to make a small garden with using planters. i have seen my neighbor with this type of brick but she tells me that the contractor didnt use concrete. how did they do it?. beside having a brick wall, how can i break the tile without damaging the other tile. my dad broke one before by using an axe but it brok another two without even touching it. this was during the installtion of the tile. note: the tiles are made out of porcelain. thanks

2007-08-29 17:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by timothy 1

2007-08-29 16:35:53 · 1 answers · asked by db 2

I would like to grow basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, parsley, marjoram, and chives. Should I grow them indoors? They seem too delicate to be outside.

2007-08-29 15:29:46 · 6 answers · asked by little lamb 2

2007-08-29 15:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by Jeffery E 1

I have it in a pot, then I sit the pot in a dish filled with water with rocks and it is sitting by a window. But when the soil is wet already on top is it ok to set it in that dish of water?

2007-08-29 15:07:23 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Paula♥ 1

2007-08-29 14:56:17 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

I tried growing zucchinis in our garden here in suburban Washington DC. It was an experiment (one plant only). It grew very quickly, looking very healthy, received a generic plant/vegetable fertilizer, and plenty of water, even during the hot, sunny days of this summer. It flowered prolifically, to this day, but not a single fruit has developed. It got about two hours of sun per day. Any ideas what might be wrong? I'm disappointed with this first experiment!

2007-08-29 14:48:27 · 9 answers · asked by RvR 1

2007-08-29 14:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by Mae B 1

i bought a small camellia plant from a supermarket throw out table. It had blackish type spots all over the top leaves so i pruned it back. That would have been half a year ago. Shortly after it was pruned it sent out some little buds and since then its done absolutely nothing. The buds just sit there. I water it, ive fed it with blood and bone but still nothing. Its not dead because it still has a few leaves and its not the climate because i have another one which is growing fabulously and has even flowered and everything. Whats wrong with it???

2007-08-29 14:14:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Virginia, and from my driveway to my front door I have spider webs taking over! I don't even know how they get where they are, as they appear to have nothing to grab onto. They weave them right over the front doorway at night. They are merciless! I know spiders are good, but everything is covered in webs. Does anyone know a natural way to discourage spiders?

2007-08-29 14:10:40 · 8 answers · asked by ssmesq 5

my sisters got about 7 boxes im wonder if they will spoil or not

2007-08-29 13:39:46 · 12 answers · asked by ffaman20042005 1

I got this flower as a gift and have no idea what it is but people seem to love it but I can't tell them anything about it.

All I know is that it started with only three stalks at the beginning of this summer and more and more stalks with huge leaves have been popping up.

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1226413/946.jpg

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1226414/bc1.jpg

Thanks for helping me out!

2007-08-29 13:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by amanda 3

I hate mowing my yard...

2007-08-29 12:22:28 · 7 answers · asked by Jordan P 1

Autumn is almost here and I was wondering why do leaves on trees and other plants die during this season.

2007-08-29 12:05:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it out of season and they would be unhappy with the winter light?
thank you very much
xxxxx
Scots Pines

2007-08-29 11:51:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that I am not supposed to add ANY fertilizer, which i understand and respect, but this is really the simplest solution I could find. On the original VFT package it said to transplant using soil "similar to african violet mix" would it still be ok to use?

2007-08-29 11:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by doesownlaundry 2