Garden & Landscape - September 2007

Tonight the temperatures outside were supposed to get to 42 degrees, and my phalenopsis hybrid has put out a beautiful stem of buds that haven't blossomed yet, so I decided to protect the orchid. When I went to cover it, the stem snapped clean off!!! AUGH!!! I am so depressed because this is the first time I've actually kept an orchid alive long enough for it to rebloom. So what do I do now? If I keep the blossoming stem in water with some feed, will it bloom? Or should I give up and start banging my head into the wall? Also, the only reason I was going to cover the orchid was because I heard that they'll drop their buds if they're not protected in a cold snap. Was that even true, or did I sacrifice my little beauty for nothing?

2007-09-15 16:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by almostdoctorkatie 2

I just got a little venus fly trap.

I just need to know if I can give bottled water, and if it is better in a pot or the ground. Also how much water can be given? Any more general info would be great! Thanks!

2007-09-15 15:48:24 · 3 answers · asked by me 4

Hi I have a 3 year old duke Blueberry bush that is planted in the ground,I was just wondering if I could use cuttings off of this plant and get them to root?

2007-09-15 14:48:08 · 3 answers · asked by mvantryfle 2

I would like something colorful and tall it is at the back of a flowerbed right up against my house. The rest of the flowerbed gets the full PM sun.

2007-09-15 14:24:35 · 9 answers · asked by Gina V 1

Tonight its suppose to get to 44 degrees will me plants be ok? The rest of the night for the week will be in the 50's-60's.

I have some green tomatoes on there now, will they turn red if I put them in the window after picking them off?

I heard that you can freeze the plant and reuse it for the next summer, is that true? How do I do that? Do I save just the roots???

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-09-15 13:33:31 · 6 answers · asked by Sunshine 3

2007-09-15 10:36:57 · 2 answers · asked by alicia p 1

Also, if you have any tiips for caring for them, I would really appreciate it. It is important to me that I keep these plant alive for awhile. I live in region 5/6 if it matters.

Planter 1: Has at least 6 different types of plant.
Planter 2: Has approximately 7 different plants including a Peace Lily.
Plant 3: ?
Plant 4: I know it is a Peace Lily.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amanda48/sets/72157602022317964/show/

Thanks for your help!

2007-09-15 08:33:32 · 6 answers · asked by amanda 3

What would be the best way to take from it to start my own grape vine at my home? I found it about 10 minutes from my house growing wildly.

2007-09-15 07:30:54 · 4 answers · asked by Love Life 2

when to cut back rosesin northern tx.?

2007-09-15 07:25:45 · 4 answers · asked by gloye m 1

I hired a landscaper to remodle my backyard, removing half of the lawn area to replace with concrete to extend land area. He gives me 2 options since he's two-days behind his schedule.

1. Wiremesh concrete. (That's what we agreed in the first place)

2. Using fiberglass concrete. (The option he gives me later on stating it doesn't require to lay the wiremesh but just pour the whole area, but it's stronger and last longer than wiremesh concrete.)

Since I'm not familiar with fiberglass concrete, I'm not sure if he's trying to cut his time to go with easy method?
What are the pros & cons on these 2 options?

2007-09-15 05:01:26 · 8 answers · asked by Me 1

Poor asthetics, poor odour

2007-09-15 04:59:28 · 20 answers · asked by Chetan D 1

Should I cut it from the bottom and then just cut it in pieces?

2007-09-15 04:30:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bulbs have been planted for a few years and have roughly 12 stalks per bulb they bloom in June but ideally would prefer them to bloom in July

2007-09-15 04:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by D S 1

2007-09-15 04:25:34 · 11 answers · asked by Robin H 1

i live in north florida and i want to plant monkey grass. when will it be the best time to plant it?

2007-09-15 04:06:03 · 2 answers · asked by grumpyjen28 3

I will have it under control and I will not grow it in my yard or anything. I will put the pot of kudzu in a cage and do experiments with it. I WILL NOT PLANT IT ANYWHERE BUT IN A POT. THIS IS FOR EXPERIMENTAL REASONS ONLY.

2007-09-15 03:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by Giant Bear Claw 2

2007-09-15 03:12:23 · 6 answers · asked by StangV 2

2007-09-15 02:06:27 · 6 answers · asked by Axiom 5

2007-09-15 01:38:38 · 15 answers · asked by odappip 1

I livein zone 9 and was wondering when would be the best time to plant an Ash tree? Now or should I wait until the spring?

2007-09-15 01:00:49 · 4 answers · asked by ♥STREAKER♥©℗† 7

2007-09-15 00:42:03 · 2 answers · asked by doreen s 1

I have a large bush that is too hard to cut with a handsaw. I don't want anything too big or dangerous-just a nice easy to use electric saw. Can anyone recommend something?

2007-09-14 21:42:03 · 16 answers · asked by Alison61 1

My rosemary plants always die from the bottom up within a few months. If it lives I have a spindly tall plant that looks like a pathetic pine branch! I live in S. Coatal Georgia near the ocean and an hour north of Jax. Is that part of the problem?

2007-09-14 18:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-09-14 16:58:27 · 2 answers · asked by lory 1

2007-09-14 16:48:35 · 3 answers · asked by Chris r 1

i have 2 about 7ft tall i would like to dig them up and plant them somewhere else, how can i do this without killing them is there a high chanes that they would die.i will be digging 1ft from the trees then going around will that get a good amount of roots? anyother tips would be great

2007-09-14 16:37:27 · 2 answers · asked by eric l 2

I was wanting to know if and how I can divide my jasmine plant. I've never divided any plants before so I would probably need step by step directions. Thanks!

2007-09-14 16:22:35 · 2 answers · asked by mom of 3 under 4 3

I don't have any thorned plants handy, and I'm just wondering - when you remove the thorn, what does the other side look like? Is it flat and smooth, or hooked into the plant somehow? I'm doing an organic graffiti type drawing.. anyways, I can't find any photos. Descriptions or photos would be appreciated.

2007-09-14 16:20:36 · 4 answers · asked by Aurora Storm 2

I am a total newbie to this I am 13, and I want to plant herbs

Lists of herbs would be nice, I am in Zone 7

And sites please!

2007-09-14 15:28:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

build this raised flower bed so that the water will not sit at the bottom of the base. Also what should the walls be made of. Thanks for your thoughts on this idea

2007-09-14 15:25:36 · 6 answers · asked by andre0504 1