Garden & Landscape - October 2007

I recently sprayed roundup on some grass that has over grown a planter area. The grass is some form of bermuda I think. It was in the process of "going to seed", to the point that touching the stalks would drop the seed. The grass has died, as expected, but I was wondering if the roundup would keep the dropped seed from germinating at some point. Currently the only things in the planter are various Iris's.... I couldnt find anything on the label regarding its effect on seed, dropped or still on the stalk.

I'm in warm and sunny SoCal, if it matters. If the seed isnt effected by roundup, and aside from spraying again when the seed germinates, any suggestions??

2007-10-19 07:15:33 · 4 answers · asked by photoguy_ryan 6

Here's the deal: I brought a potted bamboo plant to work with me around a year ago, and it wasn't much more than 8" tall, including the pot. Now, the thing's almost 2 ft. high... and still going strong. It's only been under a florescent light and I've been giving it bottled water (that I get free at work). The other bamboo that I have, at home, is near a window and receives pretty good sun, gets bottled water as well, and isn't doing even half as well as my work friend. So, I'm wondering how this could be, since I have no clue how plants operate and all that.


BTW, my work bamboo is named Wasabi.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c64/str8ruckus/bamboo.jpg

2007-10-19 07:14:13 · 10 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5

My yard is about 3/4 acre. The box is in the front yard, but not in front of the house. it is more to the side. I thought about dwarf pampas maybe.

2007-10-19 07:11:26 · 7 answers · asked by Scott B 1

The tree outside my house my house is falling half a tank of leaves a day, does the branches need to be cut? or any special treatment? I just moved into the house.

2007-10-19 06:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Darren L 1

2007-10-19 06:16:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to give my friends ginseng to plant so they can grow and sell it ( i have been told organically grown ginseng has a high market value) they are avid gardeners. But i dont know what to start them out with… how much to get them and so on … also I see that u can start from root or seed…. Whats the difference whats better and any tips otherwise

2007-10-19 05:50:37 · 2 answers · asked by achapyak 1

Is it ever possible to grow an apple tree indoors? I know most types of apple trees need to be outside, but are there any special kinds that do well indoors?

Thanks!

2007-10-19 05:29:59 · 6 answers · asked by jojo 1

flowers

2007-10-19 05:14:19 · 5 answers · asked by ms.hollywood02 2

2007-10-19 05:02:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

he's the culprit digging my garden up for so many weeks....
any ideas how to get rid of him so he doesnt return ?
does the cat repellant work on foxes?

i tried to chase him out but he gave me a threatening look and isnt scared AT ALL of me

ps there is no garbage or other animals or bird feed in my garden

2007-10-19 03:45:15 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know where to buy horticultural grit by the ton? I live in Surrey, UK.

2007-10-19 03:26:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The holly shrub in my backyard has been growing outward. it has dark green leaves with sharp spines. What kind of holly is it? And how can I trim it so it will look neat?

2007-10-19 03:09:40 · 7 answers · asked by Joy 1

Planted it back in March and it grew about 2 feet taller over the summer and produced a lot more leaves. It's now dropped down into the 60's and 70's in the daytime and 40's and 50's at night and I have noticed more leaves turning yellow and eventually dropping. I added a few jobes houseplant sticks around it a week or so ago (the little tiny ones) for some fetilizer, but other than that, it doesn't seem cold enough yet that t should be dropping leaves, or turning yellow, considering it's an evergreen. Any suggestions on what to do here or is this fairly normal??

2007-10-19 02:38:02 · 5 answers · asked by dalmatianguy2002 2

I have an idea for putting raised beds in my garden made with concrete blocks - but I want to clad them in zinc or something similar - something metallic that will patinate over time - any ideas as to what and where to get it?

2007-10-19 02:04:32 · 5 answers · asked by Richard L 2

I have a lot of roses from my wedding in all sorts of colors.
I would like to preserve some of the petal so they will last FOREVER!!!. If that is possible?
Does anyone know how to do this? And do the different colors need to be seperated or can they all be put together.
I'd like to put them in a shadow box. I think I've seen this done on TV years ago but can't remember what to do?
HELP!!!!

2007-10-19 01:40:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please have a look at the link below and if you know what this plant is called or know of a good website for finding out please let me know.

Thanks in advance!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/1633633101_8b4197652f.jpg

2007-10-19 01:31:38 · 9 answers · asked by Georgia Girl 3

It's been there for years, and it's HUGE.
Yesterday, I took the garden shears to it and cut it down to a big clump.
Then I took a saw to it and cut it right back to its core. Now it's just a solid black stump about 2 feet across by 1 foot high.
I want to dig this stump out, but I've already broken 1 spade and 2 forks trying to do this. The handles just snapped with the sheer weight of pressure involved.
I don't want to use any kind of weed-killer or chemicals because I'm wanting to plant an apple tree in the hole when I eventualy get it out.
I can't afford to keep replacing broken spades and forks, so has anyone got any suggestions?

2007-10-19 00:47:55 · 12 answers · asked by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4

My garden has some large storm water drains which have a significant amount of concrete over them. I want to add top soil so that I can a successful lawn all year round but my question is how much is required?

2007-10-18 20:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by Alan K 1

My 12-year old daughter's name is Rowan Elizabeth and ever since the day she was born, I've wanted to plant a Rowan in our yard. Although I understand now wouldn't be the time to do it, I thought now would be the time to start researching it! :)

First of all, I live in the Northeast (Mass), and was wondering if it would even be feasible? Secondly, I have checked some of the local nurseries around (ages ago though), and no one seemed to no anything really about them.

Any information would be greatly appreciated

2007-10-18 17:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by girliegirl68 2

It is a five lobed plant, with light visble venation on the top. It also is some form of ivy and i am sure of that. It also has an alternate leave arrangment and likes full sun to partial shade. So can anyone give me some idea which plant this is or where i can find a large database, that includes pictures, that i can find an answer to this.

2007-10-18 17:46:59 · 4 answers · asked by wise_wolf_2004 1

If we want the cultivate rudraksha the what is the climate ,source of seed, seed sown or plants, spacing of plantation , fertilizer, special care required for rudraksha plant cultivation.

2007-10-18 16:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by Deepak Sharma 1

2007-10-18 16:27:47 · 6 answers · asked by debbie s 1

2007-10-18 16:27:18 · 8 answers · asked by Tim 2

I'm in charge of the garden this year at my daughters' Kindergarten class and I need to plant some bulbs with the kids. I'd like something that will be easy to grow, show results fairly quickly and have a nice flower display when it's all said and done. Any suggestions?

2007-10-18 15:40:36 · 13 answers · asked by sacrilicious 1

2007-10-18 15:09:04 · 5 answers · asked by Eric 2

I would like it not to droop leaves, be fast growing, reach a maximum height of 4 meters and to have fruit or flowers to attract birds. Options and Photos would be great.

2007-10-18 14:56:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its a Tall Flower. It is very beautiful the petals droop over but they are like little balls all the way down the stem... Its not an orchid or a lily I don't think... Please Help!

2007-10-18 14:53:20 · 7 answers · asked by kit-kat 2

They were obviously uncared for and all the flowers had dried out. However, they still had the pungent aroma of life. I checked the stims and they were still green.

What do I do now? Do I cut all the flowers off? The potted mixture was really dry and I have already watered it.

Now I just want to do what I can to revive them.

So....do I take them back to the trash bin or do you have a cure for the trash bin mums?

Thanks

2007-10-18 13:06:27 · 8 answers · asked by naharashia 2

It started growing about a month ago. I don't believe in using pesticides, so I didn't do anything to stop it. It finally killed the smaller plants, and is on its way to getting the larger ones.

What could I have done to prevent this? I grew zinnias last year (in the same spot) and they lasted a long time, without fungus.

2007-10-18 12:56:14 · 10 answers · asked by BrooklynInMyBones 3

middle one and it has clusters of red berries. It is growing on our firewood and seems to be coming from the neighbour's yard. I'm hoping it's not poisonous.

2007-10-18 12:52:25 · 6 answers · asked by KHB74 1