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I had a weepimng willow I started in a pot and I transplanted into a larger pot (I am afaid at the wrong time of the year)
Its dropping lots of leaves, do you think there is somehting I can to to sooth the tree? I am watering it lots, I used some mushroom compost when I transplanted it, could that be a problem?
Suggestions please !!

2007-08-09 06:59:44 · 2 answers · asked by Chaza Pender 3

Probably the worker who used this term was mis-pronouncing it, and so it is probably also misspelled. but what plant, that would likely go into a flower garden, has a name that sounds something like "mecosoapie"?

Thanks

2007-08-09 06:49:43 · 4 answers · asked by JimPettis 5

2007-08-09 06:39:18 · 1 answers · asked by jack_98 3

I'm buying a home that has been vacant all summer. The poison ivy has overtaken the trees.

As an example, one medium sized tree has a vine of poison ivy as big as my wrist. About 8 feet off the ground, branches reach out from the vine about 4 feet, each trying to reach sunshine. The individual leaves are bigger than my hand. The ivy provides much of the shade in the yard!

Although I don't know for sure if I'm allergic, I am certain that my teenage children are - based on their summer camp experiences.

1) How do I kill the plants?
2) How do I remove the vines from the trees (some quite high)?
3) How do I dispose of it? I know not to burn it!

I do know that the kids can't get exposed from my rash (if I get one) but only from direct contact with the oils (on clothing, on surfaces, from the plants, roots, sap). I'm pretty certain that I can remove and discard clothing, and then use dish-soap in the shower to remove the oil from myself. Other hints?

2007-08-09 06:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by Sue 5

My sweet broom looks bad!! all the leaves are gone there is no folliage. an infestation of hairy caterpillars were all over it and i think they ate the whole thing (so they could become lovely butterlies of course), and now it looks dead.
will it come back? it is very established and large. But i am not sure if i cut the branches off to prune it if it will cause harm. Please gardeners! let me know!
thank you

2007-08-09 05:46:39 · 3 answers · asked by Elisheva 4

to different spots within my yard?

2007-08-09 04:39:41 · 2 answers · asked by michelleleea2 3

2007-08-09 04:32:09 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff F 1

It is my reasoning that long bladed grass grows faster because there is more area exposed to the sun causing photosynthisis to be greater, thus more growth.

2007-08-09 04:30:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got a uv light i got a bio filter. and im still getting algae. The water is crystal clear because of the uv light but the sides and bottoms are being covered by algae. and im just tired of empting out the pond all the time. WHAT ELSE SHOULD I DO?!?!?!

2007-08-09 03:54:57 · 7 answers · asked by Germ 1

I have a well-landscaped yard and is home to all sorts of animal life - mostly butterflies and a variety of birds. Our most recent inhabitant is a rabbit who shows up everyday and has most likely decided to live in our yard. Out of curiosity, are there any plants I could add to my landscaping that the rabbit would enjoy eating? Would putting out carrots be a bit too stereotypical? Obviously he's getting by just fine without my help, but I would like to give him something tasty to eat to encourage him to stay.

2007-08-09 03:45:17 · 4 answers · asked by PunkVader 3

I have grown flowers for over 14 years but this year started everything from seed, I usually planted the plants with Osmocote and now in zone 7 Or, my cosmos are beautifully green with no blooms. I do blossom booster hose spray and I have vita bloom but so much work to dig around my zillion flowers. also my dahlias are not large as they were planted late and I'm afraid to blossom bloom them because I think they still need the plant fertilizer. I know what to feed for growing plant and what to feed for blooms, but what works best like on my cosmos to get them blooming ??? I think the hose stuff is not that great ???

2007-08-09 03:27:44 · 2 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

This year I planted a lavender bush in a large pot in the garden. It has grown really well and has flowered but in the last few weeks it seems to have grown very high and leggy, quite scraggy looking although the foliage at the bottom is still quite dense, underneath it is very brown despite regular watering and drainage. I have it on my patio which is in shade during the morning and sun during most of the afternoon. Just wondering what I'm doing wrong? Does it need an even bigger pot even though it's in a big one, or is lavender really suitable for pots or is better suited for garden planting? Also does it ever have to be cut back and if so when? Would be grateful for any help as I don't want to ruin it as it smells wonderful! Thanks!

2007-08-09 02:38:43 · 7 answers · asked by clara 5

I am having problems keeping them alive in my pond. There are fish in the water also so I cannot put fertilizer in there for them. Does anyone know what I can do? I have over 400 in there and this morning they are really brown rather then green. TIA.

2007-08-09 02:24:13 · 3 answers · asked by dishesnmore 1

We are first time homebuyers, and got a beautifully landscaped front yard, and back yard.
Now, we don't know the first thing about gardening, but are willing to learn.
What are the first tools we need? We don't even know about hoses, lawn mowers, etc. Please give us the names of the tools we need immediately, and brand names.
When I go shopping, I just get overwhelmed by the different brands out there.
So, initiate us into the world of gardening.

p.s. We have 3 rose bushes in the front, that are too tall and we want them to go. Lots of bushes in front that we want to select and weed out some. Want to spread grass under some trees or shady area. I know these are lots of questions, but someone can answer one or all. Thanks.

2007-08-09 02:23:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

good for Ground Cover. Something that i can plant in and leave... Many thanks in advance

2007-08-09 01:02:02 · 8 answers · asked by chocotabbie 3

It appears that they may not have been watered for probably 2 days...I have continued to water them regularly (just as they were prior to missing the 2 days)...Is there anyway I can restore the vitality and color of the plants? I can take pix but I truly believe that they are just wilting a bit. I appreciate the help.

2007-08-08 23:55:34 · 6 answers · asked by E A 1

We have a large pink / bluey pink flowering shrub in our garden but it seems to have suffered a little bit of wind damage. It also seems to be unable to support it own weight and some branches are falling over. Can someone tell me whether I should cut off these branches now, or tie the plant together or what else I can do to help it survive and thrive?

2007-08-08 23:26:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't pruned it back and yet, it's suddenly come into bloom once more. Is this normal ?

2007-08-08 23:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

2007-08-08 21:10:11 · 12 answers · asked by mallik a 1

My tree is about 2 feet away from my assfault drive way and one foot away from my concreat patio. The tree is about 3 years old. I would really like to keep it where it is.

2007-08-08 19:55:06 · 5 answers · asked by Lipiew 1

Please help I dont know what to do

2007-08-08 19:18:20 · 2 answers · asked by morena_mocha 2

2007-08-08 19:01:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-08 18:17:56 · 4 answers · asked by marriedmudders 1

I live in South Carolina so it's hot and humid here.

2007-08-08 17:43:34 · 8 answers · asked by c'mira 1

My wife and I would like a fast growing shade tree (max height .... 30 to 40 ft.) that attracts birds and squirles.

2007-08-08 17:02:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Dwarf avacado tree, Meyer Lemon tree, Washington navel tree, and stella cherry tree, each from 5 to 10 gallon each. My house faces to the east. From east to west is how I want to plant my trees, which has a spand of 50 feet from wall to wall. The other spand from North to South where I am planting the trees has a 10 feet spand. (I also bought root barriers for this).
- Starting from the East side (which is where the sun hits the hardest) which tree should I plant first, and second, third, and which tree should I plant towards the west side?
- On the barriers, which has a depth of 18", is there a certain technique?
Thank you..

2007-08-08 16:59:14 · 1 answers · asked by Alex 2

I have purchased some "privacy" bushes and I want to put them in like wiskey barrels , kind of like raised flower beds so they will quickly grow taller than my 5 ft. city ordinance fence, will these shrubs/bushes grow in a wiskey barrel for a few years or ?? I know with many flower perenials they have a very deep tap root and this won't work but I know not much about bushes and shrubs but these new neighbors are helping me learn fast, here is what I bought on sale in 1 gallon : waxleaf privet, Oregon grape, butterfly bush, ...I tried to stick with evergreen I'm zone 7 in Or and our winters rarely get below 25, but once in a while. Teach my about bushes and shrubs the basics OK ?

2007-08-08 16:07:54 · 4 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

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