Garden & Landscape - September 2007

Seems like a basic question, but we live in the southwest .... new mexico. Our backyard has a lot of natural vegetation, chamisal, sage, wild flowers, etc. Our land is a birdlover's paradise! We're torn, removing old / dry & dead sage branches will result in some loss of the bird's environs and yet we'd like to propagate the healthy sage and other vegetation...What suggestions do you have.

2007-09-18 04:44:11 · 8 answers · asked by happiyogagurl 1

You know when it comes christmas time,and you buy a real tree, after your done with your christmas tree dont you think we should replant them instead of throwing them away... I know the tree is not dead because we have done it every year after christmas and they all have grown more and more. Let me know what you all think.

2007-09-18 03:19:53 · 13 answers · asked by Cindi H 3

I have a chain link fence exactly on our property line, the fence is mine. He has some ugly weed like thing (non-intentional, he didn't plant it or anything) growing like wildfire on my fence. The plant itself is like an inch rooted in his yard....but it entangles my fence. Can I rip it out? thanks!

2007-09-18 01:26:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 00:48:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not sure of the complete name and species, but it's a pastel powder pink and after it flowered, many petals fell and scattered and the others dried on the stem.
Shold I cut the dead flowers off?
The plant itself is actually a cluster of them.
Should I transplant some? If I do, How?
When I bought the plant, the leaves were a dark green. Now, they turned yellow green. Is it normal? Am I doing something wrong, maybe?
Or is it because it's rainy season here, and we've had a few typhoons...?
Any advice would help.

2007-09-17 23:46:17 · 4 answers · asked by Twilight's Truth 2

How many years has Australia been suffering a drought? A citation to any answers would be much appreciated

2007-09-17 20:01:13 · 2 answers · asked by b4ifreez 1

it larger for a nice large patio w/ red or brown Belgard pavers or something similar. would it look weird if we kept the concrete slab and added on or do you think we should remove it?

2007-09-17 19:58:06 · 3 answers · asked by jbrooklyn_2000 2

2007-09-17 18:49:47 · 5 answers · asked by laleh z 1

My brother and i live in Alaska and we were biking and we found a caterpiller on the road so we went home and got a jar and put it in it then it stopped moving and we thought it was dead then we thought it just needed more space so we put it in this big plastic tub and put a light on it and then a hour later it was partly a cocoon.. but we cant figure out what kind of caterpiller it is and we dont know if it is a cocoon or its just dead please answer

2007-09-17 17:12:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the process of drying sunflower seeds. I have harvested them and put them out to dry. But I am not sure if I doing it correctly. Can someone give me directions.

Thanks,
CG

2007-09-17 17:12:02 · 3 answers · asked by Computer Geek 3

by just breaking off a limb, will it grow?

2007-09-17 15:53:25 · 5 answers · asked by Jo-dee 1

The tractor is in good shape.

2007-09-17 15:37:38 · 2 answers · asked by lecter098 2

2007-09-17 15:19:10 · 9 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

Our winters are usually pretty mild. We usually don't get a week's worth of weather under 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The garden is in full sun. There's lots of humidity and a decent amount of rainfall. My dad doesn't want to plant more than five or six types of plants. We're planning on a garden probably about 20X30. Any suggestions? Thanks!

2007-09-17 13:40:20 · 4 answers · asked by Leafy 6

2007-09-17 13:23:42 · 8 answers · asked by Goldfinger 2

Like a rounded off spade typicaly 6"to8" in dia. the leaves of this vine grew up the trellis of my folks house all of my youth.It grew fast all summer in the north east and never flowered.Also,The big leaves were dull ( not glossy ) lite lime when immature,grass green when grown and ,were so dense,you couldn,t see through them..Pointed end up, laying flat against the sun.( A pattern ) Can,t locate a pic on the web..Thought mabey here .Thanks

2007-09-17 13:13:11 · 5 answers · asked by billybob 2

I live in Ct., and have a huge backyard, (5 acres). I want to plant pine trees/xmas trees, just to make it look nice. I seem to recall the State of Ct. selling seedlings, for almost nothing. But, I cannot recall who/what/where. I can't find it on the net. Anybody have any ideas? Regards, Bob

2007-09-17 13:07:11 · 6 answers · asked by bobbovienzo@sbcglobal.net 3

I laid new sod in september 2nd.Its growing very nice and its starting to look long, I want to cut it but Im afraid it might be too soon and it could die.I live in WI. and it will get cold soon, please tell me what to do, I really want nice grass next year!!!!

2007-09-17 12:42:49 · 5 answers · asked by beby 1

We have cedar chips around all our shrubs and it's difficult to pick up the clippings after pruning. Is anyone aware of an easy way to do this?

2007-09-17 12:36:52 · 8 answers · asked by OhWoizme 2

i'd like to clear it out and put some plants, bushes, or flowers there. I'll rent a machine if I need to...thanks for your experience.

2007-09-17 12:34:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need info on how fast different types of flowers can grow, and as many different types of flowers would be appriciated.

2007-09-17 12:13:50 · 2 answers · asked by orangegrrl55 2

Hi, i am in need of some fresh and different ideas to finish my garden. I hope you can understand my explanation of what i have done so far...My garden is 26ft x 19ft, From the back door there is a semi-circle which is 11ft wide x 6ft, then surrounding that is a larger semi-circle which is 19ft wide x 10ft. Both semi-circles are edged in charcoal pavers and filled with plum slate (20mm in small, 40mm in large). At the bottom end there is a shed and kids play area which covers 19ft wide x 7ft. The problem is the middle area, about 19ft x 9ft. I don't want a lawn, i want something interesting and different with a dark feeling, i'm using mostly white flowering plants. Also it needs to be quite cheap and fairly easy. In the play area i've got bark but the dog keeps eating it. The soil is clay, very hard to dig. Please help i've had 8 weeks of thinking due to broken foot and all i come up with is a headache. Thanks in advance. Any ideas welcome.

2007-09-17 11:26:04 · 11 answers · asked by foxy1 2

2007-09-17 11:16:36 · 6 answers · asked by ranger 1

Is there anything I could do to try to keep them yellow for as long as I possibly can.
Because they often get a lot of brown speckles.

2007-09-17 10:56:12 · 11 answers · asked by Leila 3

I need some to protect my palm trees in the winter.

2007-09-17 10:49:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am starting a nursery in San Diego and I know where to buy pots and containers at wholesale prices.

2007-09-17 10:37:28 · 2 answers · asked by manny 1

Should I have left my Gourd plant in? It's September. The blooms just have developed little gourds. But it's getting bitter cold at night and mornings. Live iN Northern Utah. So I just pulled the plant out. And was mad it myself as I saw these little gourds. It was fun so watching it grow.
What's a better way for such a vigorous vine to plant? On a trellie or against a fence? For next year so I know better. Thanks.

2007-09-17 09:51:31 · 1 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5

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I need to know how much to water it etc.. thanks

2007-09-17 09:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by Carla 1

Hello. I got caught up in Roses several months ago and was able to purchase a Striped Rose from the previous 'Uncommon Rose' co. I am having a bit of trouble getting him going though. This was several months ago, i would hazard to say around April or March. I acquired several other general themed roses(Tropicana, Mirandy....) locally and they are doing well. The Painter's Palette I purchased was around 6" high with tiny twiggy branches about half the width of a pencil and he is still around the same. I lightly fertilize him (about 1teaspoon rose fert. every 1 1/2 to 2 months) and water well. He gets full sun but at first we only gave him a little more than half day sun (I was afraid his soil would get too hot here in Texas). I treated with Ortho Spray for Roses (Fungacide, and Insecticide) every 2-4 weeks.He is potted in a lg. gal container. He sprouts several leaves, holds them for a while then they get sick and drop away. Each time I am sure he will not make a return, he does.ThankU

2007-09-17 09:15:08 · 4 answers · asked by nickname 3

Hi...I've got some strange Alliums, with nearly purplish black florets and smelly leaves!...They send up leaves in fall and Each flower bulb produces dozens of Yellow, lemon-pip-like offsets and dies after... How can I fatten the bulblets for next season's bloom? What potting mixture/fertilizing plan do you suggest for best bulblet growth?...

2007-09-17 08:41:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous