| Garden & Landscape |
| How do you kill a pesky plant without damaging the ones around it.? |
Cut it off at the base, and put brush and stump killer on the freshly cut edges. This will go down into the roots and kill it. You can get Brush and Stump Killer at a nursery or garden center, one ... |
| Can you root a yucca plant from one of the foilage clusters? |
I'm assuming you mean one of the pups that appear around the base of the parent plant. These will readily grow into new plants, but don't put them in water. Just place the bottom tip in... |
| How do you stop a muddy patch of grass getting worse beside a pool, which is used a lot? |
you really need to start with a gravel layer, followed by fill dirt to level, then re-seed or replant the grass. make sure you dig a shallow trench first to re-direct the water to a better location... |
| When should I put the Scotts Winterizer on my yard? |
I usually put Winterizer down anytime in Nov. to Dec. depending on how cold it gets and how quickly.
For the Crabgrass preventer, put that down next Spring. In the mid-Atlantic, they say to do i... |
| What is the narrowest and tallest hedge you can plant? |
some plants you may consider:
sky pencil holly
youpan holly
tiny towers itallian cypress
Juniperus communis strictairish juniper- ( 3-4 feet wide by 12-20 feet tall)
Juniperus chinensis ... |
| Somebody knows how can to aply and prepare the Arsenal herbicide? |
I hope you are a licensed applicator as this product is to only be applied by a trained individual. Its used by commercial applicators and is a non-selective herbicide. If you use it on your turf t... |
| How do i get my orange tree to blossom? |
Our persimmon tree outdid itself this year, and we gave the fruit to the homeless, who loved the gift. I also took them to the local hospital for the staff to enjoy,and gave some to the homeless s... |
| Is there a good/easier way to juice blackberries without using cheesecloth and something to squish it with? |
A Finnish friend introduced me to the miracle of the steam juicer. This is a large kettle/strainer/steam reservoir. You put water in the steam reservoir and fruit in the stainer. The steam juice... |
| How long does it usually take birds to notice a bird feeder? |
..If you build it - they will come...
just give them time...
P.S. you need to answer some questions & build up some points
Be Blessed, old geezer @ 60 <><
P.S.S. We have ... |
| What are some gardening basics that you can share with me? |
With your yard...start out small and take it project by project. It took me 10 years of small weekend projects to get my yard just how I wanted...now we moved and I have to start over.
Impulse... |
| How much water mixed with Ga3 would I need to use to help speed up germination? |
100 mg would be enough for about 25 gallons of water. You need a very small amount of Gibberellic Acid to work. ... |
| Can you grow a plum tree in a pot? |
Yes, but only for a few years, then plant either outside to mature. ... |
| How long do Bamboo plants usually last? |
They should live up to fifteen years depending on the species, but seven to ten years is most common. ... |
| If plants rot when overwatered, then how can they grow in hydroponics? |
The reason the plant's roots die is because they can't get any oxygen. In a hydroponic system, the water containing all the nutrients also contains oxygen and it is usually constantly ci... |
| Who would I contact to remove an outdoor storage shed from the backyard? |
Sign up for a free account on craigs list..the link I will put below...Once signed up..click on the blue craigs list lettering at top..it will take you to a page with all the states on it..then cli... |
| Why do plants and flowers grown next to a well-head die so easily? |
Probably because of the residues that are leached into the soil by the metals/coatings/oils on the metal casing. There is probably a reaction between the casing and the water and other minerals/aci... |
| What type of insecticide, natural or chemical can I use on sow bugs without killing my wisteria? |
Roly Polies and Sow bugs are two separate insects and they don't eat roots. They eat decaying vegetation. Armadillidium vulgare... Pill bugs... (roly polies) and Sow bugs are beneficial inse... |
| How can I make my strawberries grow bigger? |
For one you need good soil, and water is always the trick, I water mine every other day for 5 hours, with a normal sprinkler that has a shower head, and my leaves are at least 5 to 6 inches long an... |
| What is foot pounds on a lawn mower equal to in horsepower? |
I think foot-pounds is torque. That does not equate to a certain amount of horsepower. ... |
| How can I find the name of my thornless rose bush from just the description of the flower? |
Unfortunately finding a name of any rose is quite difficult because there are sooooo many. But with some luck, you may get lucky!
Your best bet is to:
a) post a picture here and see what result... |
| Will Passionfruit seeds grow in the California Desert if planted? |
Your winter will be too cold, so you will have to pot them bring them inside somewhere sunny when it gets too cold. Since you are talking about an edible passiflora, 45 degrees F is about as cold... |
| How do I start begonia plants from clippings? |
I used water-- take a stem, remove bottom leaves but keep some top leaves-- put the stripped stems in water. Keep watch-- and put them in potting soil after rooted-- they will bloom thru the winte... |
| How come i keep killing house plants? |
No Green Thumb. Tropical plants like it warm and enjoy a fine mist with water at room temp. It sounds like the bugs that attacked your last plant was because there was mold in your dirt and the di... |
| Is there any way to get rid of the pungent smell of paper whites without getting rid of them? |
Amazing how some people like "Martha Stewart" say they smell nice... what morons... they smell like cat plss and there is no way around it.. *cough*hack*
If you have some lemon juic... |
| How can I help my poplar tree spread out? |
Take some off the top. That forces growth out. If you want it to grow up...take the branches in. ... |
| Why have two of my neighbors scalped their Bermuda grass front yards? |
Great question! More than likely your neighbors have scalped their Bermuda lawns because they are planning to "over seed" the turf for the winter. Bermuda grass is a "warm" seas... |
| Why do de-capitated dandelion stems grow back overnight even though you mow them short? |
Frequently, instead of cutting them down, you just lay them over with the lawn mower. They pop back up when the temperature cools off at night, so it looks like they just grew back. ... |
| How do I take care of a chinese money tree plant? |
The money tree also known as a jade tree is succulent which cannot tolerate over-watering. It is found in hot, dry areas which experience a huge drop in temperature at night. Though it rarely flowe... |
| How do you stop your plant from drowning? |
you have to be very careful in watering your plant. coz every plants has different amount of water needed and also with fertilizer. check with the nearest plant store or garden on the exact amount ... |
| How do you tell what kind of tree a tree is? |
First, narrow it down by determining if it is deciduous (loses leaves in the Fall) or evergreen. Observe the growth habits such as height and get other details from the owners. Find out if the tr... |
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