| Garden & Landscape |
| What are some good house-plants that are fairly easy to maintain? |
peace lilies need little attention, have nice dark green folage and they bloom. all they need is a little indirect light and some water now and then...enjoy. ... |
| What's the best way to grow my own putting green? |
Most greens are made from some variety or another of bentgrass--like 'Highland' Bentgrass. It grows very dense and makes a good surface for a green (or a grass tennis court) but the tric... |
| What plants would be good for a memorial on a budget? |
Stick with perennials. It will be more cost-effective than having to re-plant annuals every year. First thing you will need to know are the growing conditions: sun v. shade, what type of soil? ... |
| What is the mix for a hummingbird feeder? |
I agree with all of the posts that recommend 1 part sugar, 4 parts water. Too much sugar in the water is very bad for the hummers. One thing I would add, that no one else has posted is that it�... |
| What are some ways to save my garden onions to use later? |
You could do any of the following: dehydrating, freezing, hanging, or boxing.
I think the best way to keep them is by weaving the stems together then hanging the onions in a cool dry place.
I... |
| What is a good dwarf flowering or weeping ornamental for my conditions? |
Lavender Twist Redbud. It's 8-10 feet tall. It flowers in the spring. It grows in your zone. It can do afternoon sun.
It *might* try to spread more than 6 feet, but it can easily be train... |
| What is the best way to pull a tree stump less than 12" in diameter? |
It depends on how tall the stump is. If it is tall enough then you could dig around the stumps and pull them out with a 4WD vehical. You can also rent a stump grinder and just grind it away. ... |
| What is the best method of keeping pests at bay when growing vegetables? |
organic bug killer, natural insect repellent, non toxic pest control, safe bug ... pure orange peel oil, nature's own botanically-derived, organic insecticide
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| Is it possible to start a maple tree from another maple? |
try a cutting off of the original tree, dip it in root hormone and plant it in potting soil. ... |
| What is the best way to germinate Cashew Tree seeds? |
This agricultural site simply says plant the seed upright in a sterilized soil mixture. It got brief information on how to care and even sell cashew, so it may be worth to take a look:
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| How do i start (and then maintain & use) a compost pile? |
DON'T put meats, poo, urine, or animal products such as milk and butter. No kitty litter.
DO put clean kitchen scraps (fruits,veggies), coffee grounds, empty eggshells, ashes, grass clipping... |
| What could be wrong with a 3 year old weeping willow tree? |
Willows (Salix) are generally weak-wooded trees, and subject to an endless litany of insect and disease problems. They generally have a shorter life span than hard wood trees. I would throw out t... |
| What can I plant that is a native plant to Massachusetts area? |
Here is a link to the New England Wild Flower Society.
They have a link to plant lists and other guides, and a link to their plant nursery in Whately, Massachusetts. ... |
| When is the best time to prune my cherry tree? |
What season do you prune Cherry Trees?
Answer:
Cherry trees are best pruned during the dormant season; that is, from the time the leaves fall until the buds begin to swell and "show color... |
| What is the best pland for my garden? |
for the back with full sun and since you like tropical try canna lilies or a vining plant like trump[et vine..crotons add a splash of colour as well
for the shade try tall ferns or hosta or eve... |
| When is the latest that you can plant tomato plants in upstate NY? |
I have planted only to have raccoons dig them out, I am going to keep planting though, the weather up here (Westport) is always so darn wet lately I am having problems. I have been told by the othe... |
| What non-toxic substance can I use to keep worms off of my tomato plants? |
Diatamacious Earth" It is all natural and very in expensive. You can get it at any garden center. Diatamacious earth is ground fossil in a powder form. To you and I it feels soft like baby pow... |
| Why do plants bend over when they become a certain height? |
The height, weight, gravity, all that good stuff.
The process is called "hyponasty". I am serious. ... |
| What are the fastest growing hedges that can be planted? |
I looked at the Sunset Magazine climate zone map and find you're in zone 1.
For your zone, the Barberry is a hardy, fast-growing, spiny hedge. Some grow to 8 feet tall.
Also Firethorn... |
| What is the best way to get rid of an area of unwanted grass on the lawn? |
There are several ways to kill grass.
Use a grass killer from a local hardware store. This will kill most weed but repeat applications may be necessary for success plus the chemicals can be tox... |
| How do I grow an indoor classroom garden in a room with no windows? |
You'll need a grow light to make plants grow. The lights in the classroom aren't enough to really do much. You can find cheap grow lights, bulbs for a light fixture, or tube like light ... |
| How to grow basil at home in a pot? |
Rotting stems, to much water. Place in southern window full sun.Use ready mix potting soil with fertilizer for vegetables. Start in 3-4 inch pot. Keep seeds moist until the seeds begin to sprout. T... |
| Where can i find a person specialized in butterfly farming? |
The experts you need will depend on where you live.
Most eco-friendly lanscapers, garden designers and horticultural types know what plants butterfly grubs need to eat (most butterfly grubs have... |
| How to keep woodpeckers from attacking same tree? |
Don't run them off!!!!!!!!! they are killing bugs that are damaging your plants. We feed the woodpeckers around here with suet that we get at the butcher they love it. During the summer we get... |
| How do you keep your lawn ornaments from using profanity and arguing with each other? |
Plant them in the garden heads down; they'll get the message. ... |
| How do I start my own Lawn Mowing Buisness? |
ive actually just started up 2 months ago
get some flyers out asap
door 2 door calling
and a newspaper advert once you have some custom you will notice others seeing you doing it andask you to d... |
| What are the best climbing plants to grow in Chicago? |
evergreen clematis are great, but only cols hardy to 0 so it wont survive unless you have a rather warm winter.
if you are only looking for perrenial vines that will flower in the summer and di... |
| What time is best to set automatic sprinklers? |
The reason to water at that time is two-fold. Early in the morning results in less evaporation. This could also be accomplished by watering late in the evening. However, late in the evening, wat... |
| How do you start a new Holly plant/tree from a branch of a grown plant/tree? |
Holly,
Holly can be easily propagated from semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, but now is not the time of year to acquire these cuttings. Semi-ripe (or semi-hardwood) cuttings are generally taken i... |
| What are some good plants for the home??? |
Philadendrons are easy to grow and vines all over the place. Spider plants are also easy and grow rapidly. ... |
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