| Garden & Landscape |
| How much water is needed to grow about 25 raddish seeds? |
NOT MORE THAN A TABLESPOON,. Probably a teaspoon,
It is best to not overwater seeds, and seedlings . Overwatering can increase the chance of virus and die-off.
Once seeds have begun to sprout, ... |
| How do I prune an old apple tree to make it more productive? |
This question has been asked a dozen times now. Easy to understand layman's terms. ... |
| What is something to use to keep dogs from peeing in my flower bed? |
Since it not the animals fault, but rather their rude owner, I'd post a sign requesting they take their "business" elsewhere. ... |
| How do you repair a crack in a tree trunk? |
You can't repair the crack.
The best you can do is support it so it doesn't get worse. ... |
| If you owned an orchard, would you go to town & buy the same apples from another country at a ridiculous cost? |
I only have a home orchard so I have the benefit of calling all of my friends and co-workers come harvest time. They get free apples, I get my orchard cleaned up. (We moved and inherited 20+ fruit ... |
| Can I use organic kitchen waste to make a compost? |
Making a compost pile work is a balancing act between adding 'brown' leaves with 'green' kitchen waste and garden trimmings to generate a carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30:1
Sin... |
| How do I best take care of hanging petunia/calibrachoa hybrids? |
Remove spent flowers, water as you have, but don't over water. Petunias love morning sun, but will thrive in any sun. You could always sprinkle in some Osmocote granules to give it a boost.
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| I have a new home and I've discovered that there is a pear tree in our backyard- any advice on care for me? |
Fruit Bearing trees need to be put on a regular pesticide program or bugs will eat all your fruit. Fruit trees will also attract animals to your yard. Also there are proper pruning techniques tha... |
| Hi is it safe to store my flowers in the refrigerator for 9 hrs? |
Yes it is safe...im a florist...the flowers are kept in a cooler until they are sold. Not the freezer though, somewhere between 34-40 is ideal.. ... |
| What's the best way to remove massive amounts of pine needles from a 1/4 acre yard? |
Get that old rake out and start raking. I know this is an endless job, I have the same problem with a neighbors pine tree. It gets all over the yard, especially when the wind blows from that direct... |
| What type of tree is the one in the TV series House in front of the hospital with the perennial red leaves? |
It is a plastic/silk 鈥減rop鈥?used in the theater and/or film making. ... |
| Why do people in Louisiana have fountains in their backyards? |
It's an architectural tradition left over from the Spanish influence in Nerw Orleans. In addition to being decorative and providing a pleasing noise, fountains can also help cool the air - he... |
| How do you know when courgettes are ready for picking? |
Courgettes are usually best picked when they are approx' 6-8" in length. They can be eaten as 'baby' courgettes when they are 3-4" in length. I have been harvesting mine f... |
| How long does it take for a hosta seed to germinate? |
Hey Carrie,
Hostas can be sown either indoors or outdoors. If the seeds are fresh they can be direct sown outdoors as soon as they're ripe and will germinate with the next prolonged warm sp... |
| Anyone know a website that can help me pick outdoor plants? |
Are you in the States? If so, I've found the Better Homes and Gardens site to be helpful, once you get past the annoying pop-ups wanting you to be a member. Just click 'no' and it... |
| How do you keep grass from growing in the cracks of a dog-bone driveway? |
You can kill off vegetation with a homemade spray, in a bucket combine, a cup of salt, a cup of white vinegar and two cups of water, mixed until salt is dissolved and apply to vegetation with a spr... |
| What kinds of vegetables do good in partial shade? |
I did some research on this very subject a few days ago and here is what I found....The following is a list of vegetables of partial shade-tolerant vegetables. While productions may be greater in t... |
| What would be a hardy outdoor plant for all year foliage in Scotland? |
wild Heather should be ok it grows in the hills and it is beautiful ... |
| How dangerous is it to mow during a thunderstorm? |
Rain wont kill you, but lightening can! Besides, it's not good for the mower, the blades will get all gunked up. ... |
| What should I do for my strawberries this coming summer? |
In addition to mulching, you'll want to put out a good fertilizer for berries. Look for an organic fertilizer with an NPK of about 6-8-4. The first number is nitrogen and a 6 is sufficient f... |
| How much does it run to have an in-ground pool installed? |
expensive hole in the ground.you will only re-coup 40% of the cost when you sell the house.monthly maintenance expense can be hundreds of dollars a month.your area means 6 months of little or no us... |
| What types of plants grow best in new jersey? |
Plants native to New Jersey are the best. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has a database of recommended plants.
From their website: "Lady Bird Johnson, our former first lady, and ... |
| How do you remove wild shrubs and trees around your yard.? |
You can poison them, it will take a few applications of a product like round-up to really kill them off.
Then cut off with saw and use an ax to cut apart the stump. For some of the older bett... |
| What are some pretty continual flowering shrubs? |
I like roses, hydrangeas & peonies.
Added poppy, mums (fall bloom), hollyhock & moon flower.
Reseed annual marigold (especially near lettuce) plus dark purple and bright pink petunias.
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| What can I do to my coconut palmtree when the leaves are going yellow? |
to much water and not enough sun ... |
| What are some good plants for a small patio? |
With any container, especially in Texas where it can be hot and dry, you'll need to water it daily. Just do it before you leave in the morning or when you come home late in the afternoon. I ... |
| What is a good Price to charge for a group of teens to mow lawns? |
First off why would you even bid a lawn without trimming around the hard scape and around the trees and so on or even edging that's part of a bid includes you have so much you should consider ... |
| What is the most effevtive way to divide mondo grass ? |
Mondo Grass is totally easy to divide. Dig up a clump and plant it elsewhere. Try to get a little bit of dirt to hang onto the roots. I would dig your new holes or have pots/flats set up first.... |
| Where can I buy a daphne plant online? |
These nurseries are listed by the RHS as supplying the Daphne you want.
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| What are all those flying things on my lawn? |
Most likely white flies. They come by the hundreds and buzz low to the ground in a "cloud". As the temperatures and humidity levels rise, so do the number and frequency of the white flies... |
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