| Garden & Landscape |
| Is there any way that Empress Trees could be used a s a privacy fence, say with special pruning? |
I want to plant a few!! I read they are fast growers and great for shade. As for a privacy fence, I don't think it would work, but you never know. Write to a Nursery and they will email you ba... |
| Economical way to permanently kill law and weeds? |
Spray round up and then lay down plastic and bake the soil. Leave plastic down for about 2 weeks in summer.
Keep in mind you have seeds that have not germinated so " baking ' them will e... |
| If I build a wall to surround my vegetable garden, say 10 feet high? |
To keep moles, and ground hogs from damaging the roots I have been told to dig the basic shape out at 18" deep, and lay small holed hardware cloth down then back fill with the soil you removed... |
| My peonies have what appears to be mold on the leaves and stems. What is it? Will it damage the plant? |
If this is white or light gray, it may be powdery mildew. If it is grey or brown, it may be botrytis blight. A web search for the symptoms should confirm a diagnosis and give you suggested remedi... |
| Where can I purchase active Blueberry Bushes in Evansville Indiana? |
Have you tried Gelhausen On Green River? Also maybe even Peckenpaughs (I am a west-saider) Other than that I say try the Rural King on St. Joe if you haven't already, and if you went to that o... |
| How do you protect a tree trunk when a main branch breaks off? |
Oh no, your poor tree!
You may call me a sap (pun intended) but I absolutely adore trees and some of my best friends in the world are trees. Just like with a person or with a pet, I would call a... |
| Can leaving Christmas lights on kill a pine tree? |
I cannot see Xmas lights being the cause of your problems. Without seeing the tree or knowing its history it is impossible to give an opinion. ... |
| What common garden lily has a relatively small white or green bloom? |
sounds like a calla lily. They don't open wide, look like it is folded up and frankly just beautiful. They can live indoors or outdoors. I have some pale pinks blooming now and I love them, p... |
| How do i make a compost pit in my backyard? |
There are no dimentions for a compost heap. Just take a section of the property you don,t use and start dumping grass clippings, coffee grounds and old lettuce, or anything organic on your heap. De... |
| How quickly and how well do Foxgloves fill in an area? |
My foxgloves have self-seeded from the surrounding area and are growing in numbers year on year. If I didn't pick them out of the patio crevices and from the strawberry patch they'd take ... |
| How do I rid my large indoor croton plant of spider mites? |
Soap and water will usually work, you can only use soaps without fragrence; the scentless ivory soup is the general recommendation. Pyrethrin sprays work very well and will kill most pests. It�... |
| Is it a bad idea to grow climbing vine plants like jasmine alongside bamboo? |
Should not be a problem, Bamboo is pretty vigourous.
Also try Clematis or verigated english Ivy. Not regular english iny only the verigated type. ... |
| How do you grow a lima bean plant with water? |
Janice VanCleaves has written textbooks mostly for young readers. In one for preschool and elementary school she explains how to SPROUT Lima beans ( between paper towels with water ) to study seeds... |
| How to start a lawn care company? |
Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer. I have had my own business for 8 years. Knowledge and passion are two things that are required for a successful business. My first question to you is, have you ... |
| When should I harvest poblano peppers in order to dry them for making ancho peppers for chili powder? |
Pablanos have very little heat at all..I grow them along with 8 other variety of peppers..I dry mine on the "ristra" method by taking a sewing needle and threading some 8 pound fishing li... |
| How do I get my rose bush to grow back? |
Roses bloom on this years growth so you should get blooms if you cut them back, provided its not an early flowerer. If the buds are still small you should be ok. Always cut to an outward facing b... |
| How do you keep pigs enclosed to seal a farm pond? |
Pigs sealing ponds is not a specific science. You would need to install a fence around the pond and keep them in there for a month or two, until their hooves packed the soil, but this assumes the ... |
| How long does it take for morning glory plants to bloom flowers? |
I love morning glories and I think you should start having blooms fairly soon now. The vines don't have to be long. Did you add any fertilizer that is made for "blooming flowers?" Re... |
| How many tomato plants can I plant in a 5 gallon container? |
Only one to a 5 gal container. ... |
| How to get my saskatoon plant to produce berry ? |
It appears you have been conned. I used to live in France, Lot district, the garden centres are notoriously bad. ... |
| What do you have planted in your planters outside of your house? |
I hate high maintenance beds and planters so most of ours are filled with things that maintain themselves and come back year after year.
For color we used:
azaleas, tiger and day lilies, hostas... |
| What is the flower called that looks like society garlic but has larger flower heads? |
Agapanthus ... |
| How do I get rid of canadian thistles in my garden? |
The only way to get rid of the thistle without destroying your garden is to dig them out by hand. Use a screwdriver and dig right down to the root. You must get the root or they will pop up again. ... |
| What is the best,and quickest way to attract hummingbirds? |
Some Plants to Attract and Feed Hummingbirds are-
Trees and Shrubs--
Azalea
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Cape Honeysuckle
Flame Acanthus
Flowering Quince
Lantana
Manzanita
Mimosa
... |
| When do I stop fertilizing my tomato plants with miracle grow? |
It really depends on the tomatoes, such as if you planted big boys? beef steak? etc. etc. And yes i would stop fertilizing the tomatoes because you can over fertilize then your plants will be doome... |
| How do i temporarily prevent my backyard from becoming muddy during rain? |
make sure the water is able to drain away easily.. I like compost in around the area..holes filled with compost ..make it look nice...Compost encourages the worms to feed ,,they then put their ... |
| What should i do if my watermelon and other plants are dying? |
You might want to start your garden journal now then. In it, you'll want to draw a diagram of where things were planted this year and what did not grow so you move their locations if possible ... |
| What is the best way to clean a flagstone patio that has darkened and has some mildew issues? |
Power wash all that ugly mildew and black junk right off. Rent a power washer or purchase one at the local big box store. I power wash off our flagstone patio every few years and that's all th... |
| Are you at work? What a pity because the sun is boiling and I am in the garden. Would you like some of my ice? |
not at work but at home on my roof top apartment ... |
| How do I get rid of banana trees? |
To get rid of plants/trees, you have to uproot them... ... |
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