Garden & Landscape - August 2007

2007-08-08 02:48:45 · 3 answers · asked by s s 1

2007-08-08 02:43:22 · 6 answers · asked by Richard H 1

are there any type of plants or shrubs to help repel flies?

2007-08-08 02:20:22 · 2 answers · asked by Eshta 3

My golden jubilee and some of my big boy tomatoes have rotton bottoms...just as they are ripening! Is this a disease?

2007-08-08 02:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

looking to buy seeds for orchidees

2007-08-08 01:58:37 · 3 answers · asked by mahrez z 1

They are blooming on the ends of the long stems

2007-08-08 01:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by hughsalmon 1

I have just replanted a shoot of pandan, it's just been a few days and now it's wilting, i've watered it regurlarly, it has healthy soil and it is placed in a sunny spot... why is it wilting...

P.S. I live in the Philippines

2007-08-08 01:30:38 · 12 answers · asked by Renz 1

What time of year do you plant daylilies if you live in New England, USA? Because I work a lot I am looking to redo my garden areas with plants that take little fussing. I love the yellows of the Day Lillies and was thinking going with these or some similar lillies (do they have any varieties that actually flower in Blue?)

2007-08-07 23:39:59 · 3 answers · asked by Wendy P 2

indoor and outdoor?

2007-08-07 23:38:34 · 4 answers · asked by Jane D 2

Pros and cons of each please! Which is easiest to maintain? Which is less likely to be used as a giant cat litter tray!!! I have a LOT of borders to cover!

Thank you!!

2007-08-07 22:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by cuddlymummy 4

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2007-08-07 21:12:37 · 4 answers · asked by `•.¸¸.•´´¯`••._.•Herb 2

I live in north Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area) and I have a question about a moonflower vine. It has been growing nicely in a large pot, but it has developed three large bulbs with little green tips sticking out of the end of them. I am not sure what to do with the bulbs. I know that they are not flower buds, they are larger than the flowers we have had, and have been there quite a while without any kind of blooming.

I actually cracked one open, and it looked like a large seed inside. The second one appears to be drying out, and the third looks very much alive. Could you please tell me if these need to be removed and planted?

2007-08-07 19:40:59 · 2 answers · asked by Shannon J 1

I live in Chicago, I have unsuccessfully tried for two summers now to make my lawn look decent. I am very frustrated at this point. My lawn is approx 9000 sq ft and has some sunken in spots (few) but I believe the dirt is really compacted. It has bald patches, brown patches, weeds,you name it-It's not horrible looking, I am told, but it's not that lush green lawn I want. I've come a long way, though- the previous owner was an elderly woman that had not taken care of it in years. There was no grass to speak of really when I first moved in, so I have made progress I guess.

Sorry for rambling :) - given the area I need to take care of by myself. Is it easier to re-sod, aerate and re-seed or move away? (just kidding) ANY advice would be appreciated.

2007-08-07 18:53:58 · 4 answers · asked by mattysmom 1

I have a home built in the Chicago area and the soil, after the initial 4-5", is all clay. In addition, my home is on a corner lot. We then dug the foundation and put a porous soil back in against the foundation, which I believe is acting like a strainer. I have a properly installed and functioning drain tile, but due to pump failure and backup pump failure, I have had water twice. I was thinking about the challenges and thought about digging up the landscape and putting clay soil back in for about 2-4 feet to help restrict the porous nature of the soil we added.

Your advice and experience is appreciated.

2007-08-07 18:21:27 · 4 answers · asked by jscuras 1

I put a cinch trap in my gopher hole and didn't cover it. The next morning the hole was filled in with dirt and the trap was gone.

2007-08-07 18:19:58 · 2 answers · asked by lcalthompson@sbcglobal.net 1

2007-08-07 17:44:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for the really random ones like those that have no effect, just get planted for Poffins.

2007-08-07 15:34:16 · 2 answers · asked by Jeteon B 3

I just moved to Terrell, Texas and there are beautiful iris growing in front of my house. They are yellow with what looks like paintbrush splatter of burnt orange color. I want to learn what species it is and the proper care of them. Can anyone help me?

2007-08-07 15:17:30 · 2 answers · asked by tlb5859 3

2007-08-07 15:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what looks like a rhodidendren but insted of flowers it produces black, small olive sized berrys? our bush is aprox. 12 feet tall.

any ideas?

2007-08-07 14:21:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a pumpkin plant that has 3 or 4 pumpkins on it. Should i remove all but one or let them all grow?

2007-08-07 14:19:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been unable to find the information on their website or by doing a search for it online. Does anyone know the name of the nursery? It was located in Massachusetts I believe.

2007-08-07 13:35:01 · 1 answers · asked by klojkb 2

Without using a fence. I'd like a permanent fail safe solution.

2007-08-07 13:27:48 · 11 answers · asked by Antonio Banderas 2

I planted flowers last year and they bloomed early in Feb. It was unseasonably warm here. Then a late frost came and they died. They never came back. They are supposed to be annual flowers, but I am afraid I will not have flowers again next summer. Can I plant more/different flowers in the same place?

2007-08-07 13:04:19 · 10 answers · asked by Sela 2

2007-08-07 13:03:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any other advice? We could put tile over the concrete later or get more expensive stamped concrete. What has your experience taught you? Which is easiest to maintain? How much rebarb should concrete have in it so it doesn't crack (I live in California - temperate climate.)

2007-08-07 12:59:56 · 4 answers · asked by wakefullife 2

Bought it at a used plant sale. Only instructions were for Full Sun. It may be a succulent, not sure.

2007-08-07 12:46:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to do a vegtable garden next spring but all the top soil has been removed from by property. How do I start to bring the soil back so as to grow some vegtables.

2007-08-07 11:29:04 · 3 answers · asked by Duck 1

...I have a poison ivy problem. I live in the Mid-Atlantic.
First, how do I get rid of the poison ivy problem without harming the surrounding vegetation and soil?
Second, does the land need time in between the eradication of the poison ivy and propogation?
Third, should I use any composting material after eliminating the poison ivy or will this be irrelevant with regards to the poison ivy? And...
Fourth, how concerned should I be about this poison ivy problem in light of beginning a vegetable garden? After all, the vegetables are going to eventually go into the stomachs of my family and I am concerned for any poison ivy "residuals".

Please, only serious responses will be welcomed and professionals/educators are a bonus.

Thank you.

2007-08-07 10:19:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 10:04:14 · 2 answers · asked by dittyluvr 2