Garden & Landscape - September 2007

I live in michigan on 11acers,Today I took the tracker and trailer down to where the boom fire is. Over the summer old chairs,broke wagon,ect,ect. was left down there so I pick them up to though them out for pick up day. There was bees coming from every where, now It's all stuck down there because of the bees. My Q is will the bees be around tonight when it gets a little colder? Or should I wait until fall when It Is real cold?

2007-09-13 04:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by mary ann 6

I have a 1000 ft property line so sprays and stuff like that don't work. They let them out at night when I am sleeping and they do the deed. I have talked to them and they lie to my face saying they don't let them out. I don't want to fight with my neighbors.

2007-09-13 04:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by gobill9go 2

2007-09-13 03:22:25 · 6 answers · asked by Fr0z3nByt3 3

After watching that wasters program last night it's really made me think. I have now orderd my compost bin through my local council. Really cheap too compared to diy stores etc. Can't wait to compost.

2007-09-13 02:40:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What plants native to the TN region do you like/find grow well.... Moved from MO and not all of the same ones do well of course... I know I can look at lists but wanted peoples opinions as to some of the plants down here not to miss for garden lovers...

2007-09-13 02:33:48 · 2 answers · asked by Stormfairie 1

They have large rose hips and are very fragrant. Usually a deep pink but I've seen other shades as well. Also, why do I not see them away from the ocean? I'd love to add one our two to my rose garden if possible.

2007-09-13 02:05:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have used the water change and filter debris from my tropical fishtanks to water my houseplants for many years and wonder if there is an excess of one or more possible plant nutrients contained in the water. Nitrates feature large in written material about the waste products that build up in a fish tank. and in other literature concerning plants nitrates are considered beneficial. Any ideas about the advantages or otherwise of this practice would be appreciated.

2007-09-13 02:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 01:00:05 · 7 answers · asked by trudyredhat 1

I'm looking for plans to build a pond, max width 7ft lenght 10 ft 6ft deep with 3 foot in the ground.
to be constructed out of concrete blocks.
what size pumps do i need
how many filter beds do i need
what is the pipe layout, what is the correct pipe sizing. I want to incorporate two bottom drains.
what is the best way of waterproofing ,I dont want to use a liner.
I like the idea of the filter beds being undrground, accessed via duck boards
what is the calculation to work out volume.
how much would such a pond cost,
I am a total beginner ,would be grateful for any help and insight.

2007-09-12 23:39:26 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4

one of my back garden wooden door is developing fungus like thing. i clean it every week but still it grows back within few days. whn sprinked hot water it just becomes red but again it will grow back. tell me some home remedy to get rid of this thing.

2007-09-12 18:33:26 · 5 answers · asked by good heart 3

cheese is light. i head it on the radio, so it must be true.

2007-09-12 15:19:53 · 7 answers · asked by sy greenblum 4

Does salt have an effect on plants when applied directly under them?

2007-09-12 14:45:46 · 15 answers · asked by Allan d 1

any suggestions or info is great...open question...

2007-09-12 14:18:08 · 5 answers · asked by Stony 4

Looking to plant a shade tree to block the afternoon sun on my house and was thinking a willow oak. One issue is we are on a septic tank and I'm not quite sure where the drain field is. I know where the tanks lid is and there is about 100 feet or so where our grass is very green and the grass around it is brown so my guess would be that the drain field is there.

I can still plant the shade tree about 15 feet away from the drain field, at least I think that's where it is, and about 20 feet from the lid of the spetic tank.

Thanks

2007-09-12 12:27:15 · 5 answers · asked by waku 1

Some pest is eating/chewing on my otherwise gorgeous bouganvillea plant. I never find any evidence that tells me what is devouring my plant. I live in MS. Any ideas?

2007-09-12 12:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by AMS ELIZ 1

New to gardening and bought a couple of patio roses - put them in planters and they bloomed beautifully but very quickly. What's the best way to keep control of these - prune them back and keep them to the size of the planter or what? They have grown very fast and I am afraid that my rather ungreen fingers will be their fate!

2007-09-12 11:35:39 · 5 answers · asked by alis0nn 2

Does anyone know what sort of climbing plant I could put under the shade of an Australian Gum tree, even if its kept in a pot?

2007-09-12 11:22:09 · 1 answers · asked by gillywobble 1

I have a small apple tree in the back yard and it produces fruit each year. Recently I noticed that some green plant are growing out from the bottom of the tree. Should I trim these plant out or keep them?

2007-09-12 11:21:43 · 7 answers · asked by MIU 2

2007-09-12 10:23:07 · 5 answers · asked by beyondthelimit 5

It's getting cooler now in southern Ontario, nights are down in the low 50s, when do I stop watering? Does it get too cold, or will all the plants go dormant? tysm ;-)

2007-09-12 09:53:06 · 2 answers · asked by Metallichick 3

A sparrow flew into my sliding glass door and was mildly incapacitated...I put it in a hanging plant and moved the plant out of the sun and away from my cat's reach...until she recovers, what should I feed her?

2007-09-12 09:49:03 · 2 answers · asked by Nicole H 1

My boyfriend works alot, and before I moved in, my neighbor would care for this large and once well-loved plant.
I'm no gardener, but I also didn't know that she used to care for it!
It's leaves are badly eaten up and turning brown, so she doesn't know how to repair the damage.
Looking up images of elephant ears, colcasia, and alocasia (many species!) hasn't given me a perfect match, so whom do I turn to to find out the species, whether it's hosta or a bulb plant that we can dig up, etc.?

2007-09-12 09:39:10 · 4 answers · asked by starryeyed 6

Ive got a nice rose bush in my garden with a trellis (sorry about the spelling) on the wall. The bush just seems to be growing out instead of up, Ive tided some parts of the bush to the wall but nothing is happening! How do I tame it and make it grow upwards?!

2007-09-12 08:38:44 · 7 answers · asked by I carried a Water melon!! 4

We picnic often, and so do the ants. What products or ?? can we try?
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2007-09-12 08:34:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen hummingbirds in my yard twice just recently. I know I can look up on the net what plants they like, but I would like some info from y'all. Namely what plants do they seem to prefer, despite what the published info states. This is only the fourth time in my life that I've seen one, and I want to invite them into my yard.

2007-09-12 08:13:36 · 11 answers · asked by Spyderbear 6

its my first time growing gourds and iv picked five that were ready and i left them in the sun for about a month they started out green and now are turning bright yellow is this normal or have i done something wrong

2007-09-12 08:12:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dipshit roommate decided to feed my Venus Flytraps pieces of bacon (raw), while I was in the bathroom. I had the guys for less than 3 minutes and he's allready messing with them! So are they ok?? Thanks!

2007-09-12 07:00:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking to find a repalacement for my cub cadet's old engine.

2007-09-12 05:17:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 04:36:37 · 7 answers · asked by mary s 1

I would like some advice as to what to do about my lawn so that it looks good in the spring. Right now the lawn has a lot of weeds and some bare spots. Basically, I need to grow new grass, feed what's already there and prevent weeds in the spring but I don't know when and what I should apply to do this. Please don't recommend a lawn care company. I am not looking for the perfect lawn but I know there are things I could be doing to improve it. I have a spreader and I'm all ready to get to work. Thanks for your help!

2007-09-12 02:50:49 · 3 answers · asked by rapha76 3