Garden & Landscape - October 2007

2007-10-20 15:01:38 · 4 answers · asked by kim w 1

Ok. I just bought a big pumpkin and it's sitting on my front porch right now. I haven't carved it, and I'm not going to, it's there for decoration. My wife wants to paint it.

How long will it last before it starts to rot?

Thanks.

2007-10-20 14:55:15 · 2 answers · asked by Lord of Chaos 4

A friend wants me to help her repot her Purple Wandering Jew. It's too large, and she wants to cut the size down into a smaller pot, and then replant the rest. I have looked up how to reroot the wandering jew, but I wanted to double check on the best way to cut down it's size to fit into a smaller vase. I usually wouldn't worry, as I'm quite good with plants, but I found out there is a personal story behind the plant, and I REALLY want to make sure I keep it alive. Thanks for your help!

2007-10-20 14:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by Kendra 5

If you have to pick the fuits from the vine , how can you tell if they are ripe?

2007-10-20 13:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by leachelaine1 2

Just info on the Jane Magnolia bush also Japanese Snow Ball plant.

2007-10-20 12:50:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm working on creating a palette of native species compatible with persimmon, peach, and cherimoya trees. There's an arroyo willow in the lawn area already, too. Suggestions?

2007-10-20 11:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Northern Lower Michigan (Zone 5). Our home sits upon a hill with a deep valley about 150' upwind so all year long winds rip through our half acre lot decreasing our homes heating/cooling efficiency, terrorizing our landscaping projects and outdoor furniture and making outdoor events just a windy nightmare. I have a hedge row of lilac (Syringa Vulgaris - or Common) started (five 7'+) to protect our yard but I am looking for something evergreen (or dec. and dense like a privet), fast growing and nice looking to protect our home more efficiently.
I have 70' between our home and the berm down to the road and we have a vegetable garden (30'x30') and a cement block worm farm (compost bin) (15'Lx4'D into side yard). Can anyone offer me suggestions for an efficient windbreak solution? How short/tall and how far from house to be effective and not cause adverse drifting or hot, stagnant air pockets?? What type of plant should I use? Thank you!

2007-10-20 10:28:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can find plenty of rules on "open burning" but I don't think using this would be open burning....it was bought at a department store, has a mesh cover to put over the logs so sparks dont go flying everywhere, etc..

2007-10-20 09:54:59 · 4 answers · asked by the WOG 3

2007-10-20 09:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in zone 8

2007-10-20 09:39:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Roses or something similar

2007-10-20 08:04:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The first year it did well but the 2nd and 3rd year it lost its leaves in September. After researching this, I believe that when I planted it I set it in the ground too deep. I placed the ball close to a foot below the ground level. Is there anything that I can do to save this tree?

2007-10-20 05:17:01 · 4 answers · asked by lingham13 1

2007-10-20 04:41:01 · 6 answers · asked by LG 2

Should I move it to get more sun to allow it to bloom?

2007-10-20 03:46:34 · 3 answers · asked by ezloanbymike 1

My mom gave me these today but i forgot to ask her what they were lol.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jbledsoe86/100_8812.jpg

2007-10-19 19:12:04 · 8 answers · asked by Animal Rights 2

we are in the process of selling our home, but our back yard is awful. it is very patchy and we need to find grass to get to growing fast and spread !! someone told my husband to use rye grass. what is the best and fastest for quick coverage? HELP SOON !!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-19 18:14:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a first time carnivorous plant keeper and, although I've done quite a bit of reading before I brought the plants home, I'm still alittle unsure of myself...
I have two venus fly traps in a teranium made of a 2.5 gallon tank with a glass lid. I use a 50/50 mixture of peat moss and sand as their substrate. I keep the terrianium on a shelf in a room with a window so they remain in a partly sunny area for about 7-9 hours a day.
I lightly mist the teranium once a week, between mistings I never open the lid. Every two weeks I cut off any black stems or leafs I see when I mist them. Once a month I feed them each a small cricket I bought at the petstore.
I've only had them about a month, however I'm very attached to them (I'm quite proud that they have already grown quite abit since I brought them home).
In my readings I've noticed it says you're supposed to force them into hybernation by cutting them down to the root and putting them in the fridge.
Should I do this? and if so, When?
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2007-10-19 14:42:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I'm looking for a white flower that sort of looks like a sunflower. The name of this flower was also in the title of a classic movie. Can you please help? It's really important that I find the answer.

2007-10-19 14:19:34 · 11 answers · asked by Ms Panda 1

they seem long and viny, and I can't help but handle them gently with my bare hands as the dirt cubes fall apart

i'm transplanting them to bigger pots, is this ok that I touch em like this?, my hands are clean and i'm being very gentle not to break the fragile stems, i'm using a spoon to scoop them out of the small pods of soil I had em in the soil just falls apart, please tell me if this is ok

2007-10-19 12:44:03 · 7 answers · asked by animosity 3

Is anyone willing to take a guess at it?

2007-10-19 12:30:13 · 3 answers · asked by ♥Billy Ray♥ Valentine 7

Say, if your neighbor's vines and/or shrubbery is growing on your side of the fence, in your yard, do they have a right to complain about losing property value if you cut it?

2007-10-19 12:04:47 · 12 answers · asked by Dani 1

2007-10-19 11:21:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help finding good plants for my Future Farmers of America (FFA) club.

2007-10-19 10:39:32 · 2 answers · asked by Land 1

I set up an avocado pit a couple months ago in water and now it has a very elaborate root system. I left for a few days, and I guess the water level dropped by a lot! Now the roots near the avocado pit's bottom look very dry and fragile. I instantly added more water. The edges of the leaves are turning brown. Should I move it to a spot with less sunlight? What should I do!

2007-10-19 10:29:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/waynehoggett/BroccoliDisease

2007-10-19 10:28:17 · 3 answers · asked by Wayne H 2

My weeping birch tree has grown so wide it has advanced into
my neighbours garden, how do I prune it back and at what time of the year do I do this, and avoid it bleeding. The books I have read give scanty information and are contradictory. I would appreciate any advice thank you.

2007-10-19 10:15:19 · 4 answers · asked by bobken 2

I took a few seeds and planted them from an apple tree that is not a hybrid or some strange conventionally farmed tree. It is completely normal. How can I care for it and if it does sprout will it be the same type of apple?

2007-10-19 09:58:40 · 5 answers · asked by sunmaidgirl 1

2007-10-19 09:01:43 · 2 answers · asked by frankinthetank 1

Do I cut the ferns?

2007-10-19 07:56:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every summer we plant a small garden, so we are pretty familiar with keeping our plants healthy. This last summer, our garden was full of healthy plants, with plenty of blossoms, but aside from our "sweet 100's" tomatoes and various herbs, we got very little production. We are in Southern California. Has anyone else experienced this. Any ideas what happened, and how to prevent this next growing season??

Appreciate any help.

2007-10-19 07:22:23 · 4 answers · asked by photoguy_ryan 6