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| How do I feed and prune a horsechestnut tree.that I planted last summer? |
Give it a light dressing of longlasting fertilizer, DO NOT prune in the second year. ... |
| What can I do with my basil plants? |
I cut the stems off the plant and put them in water. Within a week they started to root. I then plant them in pots and set them in a south facing window and water very regularly. I always have fres... |
| My Hellebores are blooming here and I want to increase my collection, any suggestions? |
Plants can be divided in the spring or fall if you take care not to damage the brittle roots and make sure that part of the crown is left with each piece.
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| What is the difference between a squash and a gourd? |
A squash is a type of gourd. But a gourd is not necessarily a squash. ... |
| What is the best way to keep weeds down in the vegetable garden? |
I like a thick layer of newspapers (which is very economical) with a couple of inches of cypress mulch on top. They can all be tilled under each year. ... |
| What is the best way to water flowers without hurting them? |
It sounds like there is too much pressure from the nozzle. You should pick up a watering head for your hose that is specifically for watering plants. The multi-purpose ones are sometimes not gent... |
| What do you do to the old hibiscus tree flowers and where's the best place for them in the winter? |
Yes, it's true, bring them inside when the threat of frost is coming. Hibiscus are a tropical plant and widely found in Florida and Mexico. That should give you an idea of the conditions tha... |
| Does anyone know how to fill the gap between a fence post and gate? |
First is it a wood post or a metal post? Anyway I used the plastic strips that factories use to drive their forklifts through instead of opening and closing the doors. It works well and it's c... |
| What is the most popular color of the Columbine perennial? |
It seems to be pink. I have pink and purple but see mostly pink in garden shops. ... |
| Do you know anybody who plants plastic flowers in their yard ? |
I know only one woman who did that when I little was a kid. I'll never forget it, it was so strange. We all thought she was a total weirdo. Everytime I see a front yard that looks a little t... |
| What type of grass and when should I plant it? |
find a grass mix that meets the needs of your to be lawn (high traffic, sun, shade, water rquirements, etc.) The best time to plant is in the fall, in TX do it in October or November, seed and feed... |
| Why are the branches falling off my oak? |
I have a 50' maple in my front yard that does the same thing. I called an arborist to check it. She said "They are messy trees. Oaks are the same way." ... |
| What is the best way to deal with soil surrounding a house, so there is the least dampness? |
With my house, I laid plastic film down and then filled with pea rock. All of this is sloped away from the house. It has worked well and it has cut down on the weed problem. Hope it works for yo... |
| How do you grow a cutting from a Frangipani? |
Take a cutting about half length of your arm..let it dry out in the sun, until cut end is calloused over,take cut end,,put in a pot of good drainage growing soil and in the spring youll have a nic... |
| How do I ship a Euphorbian plant? |
I've had good luck shipping and receiving cactus wrapped in heavy paper (brown paper bags work well) and bubble wrap. RScott ... |
| Will a grapevine grow successfully in a container? |
Oh yes you can! I have several growing just fine, but you do need a big pot, and you'll need to start again every few years (or use half - beer barrels).
This link tells you a bit more...
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| What is the best way to plant a pineapple? |
Pineapples are simple to grow. Just broke off the crown from the fruit then cut the base straight to remove some leftover fruit flesh out (to avoid rotting). Then pulled the leaves off the first in... |
| How do you trim a grapevine for winter? |
please follow a step by step expert's guide ... |
| What are some good flowers that have shallow roots systems? |
petunias, if you have afance try some morning glories, some impatients.. this also all depends on what kind of sunlight this area gets....inpatients, lillies of the valley, mini rose bushes, are... |
| How do i get rid of black ants on my hydrangea bushes? |
get a bottle of "ortho" bug-b-gone concentrate and a tank sprayer, follow directions on the bottle ... |
| How do I keep my natural christmas tree Green and fresh.? |
Check the water 2x per day, keep away from heat vents and have a humidifier running 24/7. ... |
| Can someone give me some ideas for shade loving plants? |
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| What kind of grass seed will grow the most resilient grass? |
i think Kentucky blue grass. one of the best around! need little care and heat resistance. i have them in my back yard, looks beautiful!!! ... |
| How much do exterminators charge to remove an underground yellow jacket nest? |
i get rid of those suckers myself. just wrap up good with gloves head gear etc. and pump the poison down inside and some people pour gasoline in the nests up in nc. after you have killed them destr... |
| How to keep plants alive when away on holiday? |
If it is hot, ask your neighbour to water at night, as it will soak in, rather than evaporate in the sun. ... |
| How long does it take to install a garden pond? |
As a former landscape crew leader, we did many of these size ponds. As a one person operation, with limited experience, expect to dig out and fit your liner the first day, 6-8 hours, and place yo... |
| What is a humane way of getting rid of flies? |
The best way to get rid of flies is to eliminate all the sources of odours that are attracting them...organic matter and the bacteria that feeds off of it.
Keep in mind that flies can detect od... |
| How to grow a blue spruce tree from a seed? |
The reason so few people do this is because conifers are very very hard to grow from seed. Most of them have complicated stratification needs, which means several freeze/thaw cycles, just the righ... |
| How often should I be watering my landscape? |
It is best to water once a week and make sure your plants/trees get an inch of water. Watering 6 or 7 minutes a day wastes water and confuses your plants.
Make sure you have at least 3" of ... |
| How do I make my gournd level with sand for my pool? |
I just did the same thing for my pool...and yes sand is great to use because it is easy to level...with a round pool you want to find the center of the yard where to pool is going to be....place a ... |
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