Garden & Landscape - August 2007

We just moved into this house and in the back yard is a tree that has groups of serrated leaves and clusters of what look like blueberries or huckleberries. I have never seen a tree like this and have tried all the tree identification sites to find out what it is. I have had no luck. This is definately not a bush it is a tree. If anyone can help me identify this I would appriciate it. I have young children and would not like them to get sick if these berry like things are poisonous. If anyone has any pictures so that I can verify by sight what this tree is I would be very greatful. Thanks in advance

2007-08-11 18:28:27 · 7 answers · asked by Julie H 2

Would I have all I needy?

2007-08-11 17:36:31 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. Steve 3

I believe we have poison ivy growing in our back yard. It's got 3 leaves and a long root that spreads a long length through the yard. When you pull up the weed, it's connected to this long vine/root that spans many feet. I've read that it's almost impossible to get rid of. We've sprayed the plants with Round-up, which kills them, but more sprout up. WHO DO WE CALL?

2007-08-11 17:29:24 · 8 answers · asked by Heidi 2

The leaves on these trees seem similar to those on the plum trees, but blossom with little blue/purple flowers whereas the plum trees blossom white. If they are, indeed, the males, do I need to keep both of them - one for each fruit-bearing plum tree, or is one male enough for both of them? Can't they cross-polinate each other? Or do they have to be different species? Thank you.

2007-08-11 15:55:47 · 6 answers · asked by ajlikt 1

I currently live in Texas.. I have bermuda grass (husbands choice not mine) My neighbor has st. augistine grass and it is taking over my bermuda... What kind of grass can I seed over my bermuda to make it look nice or even match the st augustine? The bermuda is to far taken over and will not fight off the augustine. So I need to over seed and any and all advice would be apprieciated. Also it needs to be drought resistant. Some people say kentuky blue but not sure if it can fight off the augustine so if you have experiece drop me a line.

2007-08-11 15:05:15 · 4 answers · asked by lilly 2

I live in zone 7 (E. TN) and would like to know what is the best ground cover for a shady steep hill going onto the driveway. I need something to control erosion that spreads quickly and doesn't need much care.

2007-08-11 14:51:27 · 12 answers · asked by tngal 2

I live in Chicago and I started my planting late, I guess =, for it is now August and my tomatoes, pumpkins, cantaloupes and watermelons are just growing now. Will it be a wash with them this year? I started with plants I bought at a nursery in early June.

2007-08-11 14:29:00 · 3 answers · asked by mattysmom 1

2007-08-11 14:26:01 · 7 answers · asked by John 16 5

I live in Texas and it gets hot it was 101 degrees and I had to mow how do I stay cool?

2007-08-11 14:19:45 · 11 answers · asked by Michael K 1

We have some really nice sunflowers and I would like to learn how to use them. I'd appreciate some help.

2007-08-11 13:46:01 · 5 answers · asked by m r 1

2007-08-11 13:29:50 · 4 answers · asked by russ 1

I have a slope to cover, about 25 ft square. There is a stiarcase going through (a rather large long one). Soil is pretty crappy, dry, the site is very windy. I have a list of plants for windy dry sites, so that isn't my primary concern. I don't really want to just cover it with one plant but rather would like it to have some variety while still being extremely low maintenance (slope makes it difficult to get around). I know that I should plant "drifts," but not really sure what that means. And I'm not completely sure I DO want variety. I haven't really seen pictures or examples of what i want except for one yard that has only a carpet of vinca, with young aspen trees (not good plants for my situation, but I could find suitable substitues). It looks nice, has open lush feeling. But I don't want to plant any large trees to preserve a nice view.

I don't know. I need inspiration!

2007-08-11 13:11:23 · 3 answers · asked by LaDeeDa 2

2007-08-11 12:51:28 · 2 answers · asked by Rebel 2

Our pool cleaner robot has been broken all summer and we just recently replaced it. I have been shocking the pool and using a clarifier, and I did put algaecide in it about two weeks ago. It is still very green and foggy. Helpppp

2007-08-11 12:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Chris T 3

2007-08-11 12:39:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was sold online a few years ago, but they sold out, and I can't seem to find anymore listed.

2007-08-11 10:26:35 · 5 answers · asked by Kim G 1

2007-08-11 10:21:35 · 14 answers · asked by DV 1

My dog has taken a liking to peeing in one area of the back yard by the door. Since I discovered this, I have stopped her from going there. However now I notice that there is a sour smell of dog pee in that area especially on hot humid days. Does anyone have a simple solution that I can make and spray in that area to get rid of the smell?

2007-08-11 10:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle R 1

its about 6 in tall with about 4 roses on it, i just want to know how to keep it alive for more than just a year. i put it in a bigger pot than it came in and have been feeding it with a houseplant food.....anyother tips?

2007-08-11 10:04:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved into a rental house in arizona and the entire backyard is little stone. Suddenly when the monsoons hit, my entire backyard started growing grass. Not just a little...a full thick yard. I can't afford to water the stuff when the monsoons are over and i can't cut it because the entire bottom is stones. I need to kill it all off. I'm not really worried about planting anything in the future, but i can't have this grass growing. Does anyone have a homemade grass killer recipe that I can use on a large scale that will take less than 10 days? (we will get fined if we don't keep up the yard, stupid CC&Rs). Thanks

2007-08-11 10:02:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 09:49:09 · 5 answers · asked by Oleman 1

I bought a couple of spirea shrubs today to plant for fall planting. I live in central IL, zone 6 where it is EXTREMELY hot right now. When can I safely transplant them into the ground? Thanks!

2007-08-11 09:48:42 · 4 answers · asked by JenEstes 5

central Pennsylvania

2007-08-11 09:21:05 · 3 answers · asked by Cory 1

I would like to find a catterpillar and watch it make a cocoon.
So where is a good place in the back yard to find one?
Also what do they eat besides leaves, grass and fruit?

2007-08-11 09:03:10 · 0 answers · asked by nicki 4

2007-08-11 08:58:44 · 15 answers · asked by ellie 2

2007-08-11 08:46:40 · 9 answers · asked by maxxkatt16 1

2007-08-11 08:40:54 · 8 answers · asked by owlet04 3

What could this be? It has a grayish-white powder on all of the leaves that can be rubbed off. It is definitely nothing I have sprayed on or near it. Is it a fungus?

2007-08-11 08:33:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Southern California and I want to attract monarch butterflies to my garden. I know i need milkweed, but what other plants do Monarchs like?

2007-08-11 08:25:24 · 5 answers · asked by crazzysinger 2

almost seems like overnight....is invaded by Yellowjackets. They are all just flying leaf to leaf, aimlessly! Over the last few days, it has gotten extrememly humid and hot here...I don't know if that has anything to do with it....It is a beautiful tree and we have really enjoyed sitting under it. How can we get rid of these what seems to be 100 to 200 yellowjackets? And why would they be there virtually overnight?

2007-08-11 08:03:01 · 1 answers · asked by kokopelli4luck 1