Garden & Landscape - August 2007

So far, out of the fifty or so tomatoes that are on the vines, only about four of them have turned red and been ready for harvest. The balance are in varied states of growth, but a lot are big. When will they turn red? Is it possible never? This is my first year of growing. Thank you for any suggestions.

2007-08-06 03:52:58 · 7 answers · asked by kokopelli4luck 1

I am soaking my 1 gallon shrubs I've purchases is there some type of additive I should give them to help the transplant, seems like I used B-6 with flowers ???? thanks

2007-08-06 03:52:16 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

How on earth did I violate any guide lines with this, it was already in in voting near the deadline. Question: flower clocks?

Question Details: I Googled "flower clock" and got a bunch of info and I'm going to build one of my own. Thanks for the idea. RScott

Deleted Answer: I Googled "flower clock" and got a bunch of info and I'm going to build one of my own. Thanks for the idea. RScott

2007-08-06 03:32:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday, I asked about why there was a leathery bottom on my tomatoes. Angel had the best answer, lack of calcium, although I said it was someone else. SORRY

2007-08-06 03:15:16 · 8 answers · asked by Ralph Z 1

i live in the middle of nowhere, so i have alot of space to grow a garden. i don't want a huge one, just one that i can grow tomatoes and grapes and other things like that. we have 11 acres, and most of it is our front yard. i want to keep the garden pretty close to the house so i can keep an eye on it, since we have deer and raccoons out here.

so, what can i do to:
protect the fruit/vegetables
get the seeds (apples, tomatoes, grapes, strawberries, and carrots)

and how do i set up a garden, or what book should i buy that would help me? thank you!

2007-08-06 03:04:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-06 02:43:38 · 8 answers · asked by scotkat 2

We got a good price on a house whose yard was mostly weeds, such as crabgrass, dandelions, bindweed, foxtails, etc. When we mow it, it looks almost like a real lawn, but the weeds grow back fast.

We don't have the proper equipment to do a new lawn. We're thinking of mowing it very low, doing some dethatching, aerating, etc., and then planting lots of Kentucky Bluegrass seeds. Our theory is that the KBG will eventually grow well enough to choke out the weeds. We plan to keep mowing the weeds low while waiting for the KBG to sprout, and then keep mowing slightly higher than the sprouts, so the weeds will have a hard time outcompeting the KBG.

Part of the problem is a slope where heavy rains would wash the dirt if no weeds held it in place.

Does this plan have a chance in hell to succeed?

2007-08-06 02:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by x4294967296 6

I am moving from flowers to shrubs because of age and health. I know tons about flowers but as I buy shrubs and bushes, I would like to know honest practical adivse FROM THOSE WHO KNOW NOT WEB SITES. I love this little bush, it is pretty, It says 3 ftx 3 ft. What specifics can you tell me. I know I was looking at the cute upright trees like this and my friends said they attract spider mites and will eat my dahlias. What kind of sun, water, etc. I have good soil. Thanks chamaecyparis pisifera filifera sungold

2007-08-06 02:26:00 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

I am starting to buy shrubs and bushes and I know I had this as a hedge when I moved into a house about 20 years ago. The only thing I remembers is to keep it trimmed when needed and it got mildew on its leaves, but it was on the north side, the worse here in So Or zone 7. Does it grow fast ? Can I take cuttings ? What does it like we have very hot summers over 100 1/3 of the summer and no rain and wet winters. I want it to grow tall by my city fenced in back yard for privacy but would like to know about it from those who actually have used it. thanks

2007-08-06 02:23:02 · 2 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

I live in zone 7 in So Or and I have purchased on clearance, the only way I can go :), 5 1 gallong Oregon Grape. I grow tons of flowers and have for years but I'm older and moving into planting bushes and shrubs, so especially what kind of sun conditons, where I want to plant it , it will be shaded until about 9-10 a.m. in summer and then get full sun the rest of the day., ?????says it likes acid soil, can I just feed it this way ? and it says this one grows 3-6 ft tall, :) privacy issues here. I'll take any clues you'd like to offer, but if you don't personally know Oregon grape, please don't just send me to sites, I've already been there. Thanks

2007-08-06 02:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

Hey all. I have a couple of Southern Magnolias (the original strain) One is about 8 feet in height and the other maybe 4. I live near St. Louis, MO and it gets fairly cold from mid October or so through Early April. I currently have them in 3-5 gallon planters filled with miracle grow soil. My question is how can I minimize winter damage (snow, cold winds ect??) I mean I could move them near my hot tub out of the wind but they wouldn't get as much sun (if any) I also have some DD Blanchard Varieties planted but supposedly they can tolerate the cold. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

2007-08-06 02:13:53 · 2 answers · asked by dalmatianguy2002 2

I want another one for another room.

2007-08-06 02:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by bacopa_50 1

i have a maple tree and the bark is splitting.what should i do and how do i take care of it and stuff???

2007-08-06 01:48:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought some mums from the store and plannted them in a plannter at home, thinking they were annuals. my mother in law told me that mums are perennials.

i read on the internet that next year if i "pinch off the stems" this will help the plant to grow fuller with more blooms. what part of the plant am i pinching off??

2007-08-06 01:28:36 · 10 answers · asked by tootisepie 2

2007-08-06 01:13:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anna H 2

not sure of the type of tree it is. Its about 15cm diameter and next to a gaden wall.

2007-08-05 23:12:58 · 4 answers · asked by maggie 5

Just moved into very neglected garden & have been weeding and digging over the beds, but soil is very clumpy, what should I use to improve for the next seasons plantint?

2007-08-05 20:44:39 · 6 answers · asked by Pauline 3

2007-08-05 19:42:54 · 2 answers · asked by Rese 1

2007-08-05 19:22:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son, who is 7, wants to know

2007-08-05 18:35:20 · 2 answers · asked by Jenni 2

I am new to planting, and would like to know if their is a more cost effiant lights then glow lights. *Just so you know this is not for weed*

I heard floursant lights work well, but is there a voltage that works best, or is a standered light bulb okay.

Just so you know I am trying to grow, If you have any tips on any of these plants it would be great.

Fittonia-mini white
Begonia: Escargot- Rex
Dionaea: Dente Venus, Red dragon(venus fly trap)
Patchouli Plant
Gynura: Purple passion
Passiflora: Incense

2007-08-05 17:39:56 · 3 answers · asked by Hestia 2

2007-08-05 17:18:39 · 1 answers · asked by fumi 1

2007-08-05 17:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in New Jersey and would like to grow some figs in my back yard. Any suggestions?

In case this is a bad idea for any reason, please say so.

2007-08-05 16:33:54 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 2

I think its a good trick!?
i have a big dog,and live in the country.the water from my a/c was always makeing a mess. i thought why not use that water for my dog.it keeps clean water for them all summer long.no more wet spot in the back yard. works good for plants too. what could you come up with.would like to know

2007-08-05 16:33:14 · 3 answers · asked by bbbyrk 2

I got a small 3 gallon size papaya at Walmart today. It appears to have 3 small trees in the same pot, no more than 2 feet tall each.

I thought papayas were self fertile, but I guess not? What does "pollenated" mean? Does that I have both male and female trees in my pot? Or does that mean it is self fertile?

Also, at this size, how long do you think it will take to fruit?

Thanks. :)

2007-08-05 16:24:06 · 1 answers · asked by Waterlily 3

We just bought a house and want to start with the landscaping first. Eventually (maybe even this year) we'll get city water and then they take the septic tank out. Should we just wait? Or are there any plants/bushes we can put over it? Thanks!

2007-08-05 16:07:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Butterflies, bees, ladybugs, or hummingbirds?? I love gardening :) and have a variety of the above visitors, what is your preference hmmm..? Thanx for your answers :)

2007-08-05 15:52:04 · 18 answers · asked by à®?á?¦MORAJAá?¦à®? 4

2007-08-05 15:18:58 · 5 answers · asked by Gregory G 1

My potted rose tree produced a lot of beautiful blossoms when I first got it in the begtinning of summer. After the blooms finished blossoming, I trimmed them down, thinking I'd get new growth, but there's no sign of new growth. It's been over a month now. Also, some of the leaves are turning yellow and brown. I water the tree at least every other day, so I don't think it's from lack of water. Help!!

2007-08-05 15:11:54 · 6 answers · asked by Krisko 1