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| What is the white stuff on the tops of my hibiscus plant leaves? |
powdery mildew, Maybe? ... |
| To grow an apple tree, does the rootstock donor need to be from an apple tree also? |
If not an apple, it should be closely enough related (i'm guessing pear or quince may work - but may eventually fail) Are you grafting your own tree?
No, oak won't work. ... |
| How can I kill roots that are running along the top of my lawn? |
What about vinegar or salt. ... |
| What's the difference between daylilly and lilium flowers? |
The big difference between those are that daylily is not in the lilium family at all. Daylily, Hemerocallis, is perennials from tuberous roots. Lily, Lillium, is also perennials but they grow from... |
| When is the best time of year to transplant hibiscus? |
I am not really sure if you are referring to the tropical variety or the larger bloomed hibiscus or even a rose of sharon...either way this is what I have done with the rose of sharon and the large... |
| How do you save a tree that has been eaten by deer? |
You can use an animal repellent spray, such as Ropel. Also have found that pieces of Irish Spring soap will keep them off. If they have any green left on the branches, they should keep growing and ... |
| How do I kill unwanted bermuda grass in planter bed that has Indian Hawthornes growing there already? |
Bermuda is tough to completely kill out because of the rhizomes and stolons, but if you're persistent and careful you can do it. Carefully spray the area with Round-Up (making sure to not get... |
| How long does it take cucumbers to full grown? |
You notice the little spikes on them?
When they get soft or come off just by touching.
I'll let you know another secret.........
Pick them early & they're reaaly tender & yummy... |
| What is the best method to get rid of moles in your garden? |
Place empty bottles, wine bottles or the like around the edge of the lawn, this truly does work as the wind whistling in the bottle frightens them away. You may have to leave them there for a few w... |
| Does anyone know how to grow a citrus tree? |
If you want to start from scratch then start seeds in a hotbed now. When your seedlings are 6 inches tall transplant them to an intermediate growing area. Keep them fed and watered. When they are a... |
| How easy is it to grow Sweet Asslyum? |
Sweet Alyssum is very easy to grow, it is a more tender plant than a Zinnia and sprouts sooner than a Zinnia. It depends on where you live as to when it is safe to start sowing seed. If you are bu... |
| When is the best time to plant grass from seeds? Anybody knows what is pelt grass? |
Could you be meaning "creeping bent grass" or a fake grass I've heard of called "pelt grass?" Creeping bentgrass is a cool-season specialty grass primarily used for golf c... |
| How can i make a "smoke water" solution for seed germination at home? |
Smoke water, prepared from burning 6 kg of fresh and dry foliage of Eucalyptus, Adenanthos and Banksia species and bubbling the smoke through water (20 L) for 1 h.
At home you could try making ... |
| How do you stop weeds from growing on your lawn and get grass to grow? |
They make a product called, " Preen". You sprinkle it over your plants and it stops weeds from growing.In your case ,(and this is what I use for the lawn) Buy some ," Weed and Feed&q... |
| How often should I water my vine plant? |
Depending on how hot it is and how much morning sun they get, you may want to water as much as four times a week. The best way to judge is to feel the soil and to check the leaves daily when it�... |
| What is the best season (time of year) to plant trees? |
Hi:
I am a landscaper and a designer. Trees can be planted in your zone in the spring or fall. Since you are building now and your ground temperature is still cold, wait until the ground temperatu... |
| How do I keep my radish and squash garden staying moist? |
What I did when I lived in the desert and didnt have time to water every day was go to the hardware store or nursery and buy a small cheap faucet-end timer that runs on a battery. It screws onto th... |
| How do you make outdoors rocks to go around a pond? |
Try these links:
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| Any ideas on how to start a garden for a beginner? |
i will try not to overwhelm you.. clear out the space.. mix in some top soil and or manure.. chicken and steer i find are some of the best..its that easy to prep the soil.. now if you want anything... |
| How do you replace a whole lawn and who do you call? |
Csider,
Contact your local County Extension Agent immediately. You need to confirm the Cinch Bug Problem before you do anything. Contact them by phone and in writing (for the Orgz.). This... |
| How many days does it take Stargazer Lilies to bloom from bud form? |
Sorry for your loss.
It will begin to bloom within a few days of delivery. They come in bud form so the person receiving them can enjoy the flowers longer.
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| What kind of trees can grow and be planted in freshwater ponds and lakes? |
Yes, this is true, depending on where you live. If your pond freezes in winter, plant a foot from waterline. Other water-loving trees are cottonwoods, fruiting mulberry, and dogwood(plant on the ba... |
| When can i start to plant bulbs? |
Just stick 'em in the ground already. ... |
| What is the best chemical free way of getting rid of dandelions? |
Get yourself the right tool for the job. I have an implement that looks like a trowel but is only 2 inches wide. It slides down the side of the root and lifts the weed out with minimal disturbanc... |
| How do I start an Avacodo from a seedling? |
I have done this many times and it always worked for me.
Take the avocado and cut a line around it to remove the inside skin of the pit, then you cut away half of the skin and put toothpicks in o... |
| How do you get rid of blight on red tip shrubs? |
where are you?.... if in a wet area, you'll be fighting this constantly... or as long as you have the plants..... thos that are not affected yet, will be, eventually, unless you are very caref... |
| What does a Hydrangia require to grow those beautiful flowers? |
There are different types of hydrangeas and knowing which one you have is important so that the correct method of pruning is done.
Pruning Hydrangeas
Dick Bir
NC State University
Read the las... |
| How do you attract butterflies to a butterfly house? |
Butterflies are attracted to the nectar of flowers, not the house. Plant an abundance of flowers butterflies love and you'll be in business. Here's a link to a fantastic nursery that spec... |
| Is there any way a daffodill or rose could start from a seed? |
These are 2 plants that are best left to the professionals. ... |
| How far from a house should a Horse Chesnut tree be? |
I'm a little confused as to what came first the tree or the house? Are you trying to save the tree, remove it, or just get it pruned? Homeowners associations are tough on owners and I would th... |
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