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Staccybotrys was found in my office. How can I make sure the plants are not carrying it if I bring them home?

You'll need to isolate the plants from any others you have at home. If any of them show illness, you'll have to get rid of the whole lot and you COULD carry this from room to room. Is it ...

When boganvilla is exposed to cold will cutting the brown branches back make it bloom better?

Before you start trimming, make sure that your area will not get frosty again. Otherwise, wait until the frosty season is over, then you can trim the brown, dead, branches. In the meantime, if yo...

What to feed a praying mantis to make it grow?

Put it on a diet of old 1950's sci fi black and white movies where the giant mantis devours a whole city. It should get an idea of what to eat. (Usually plenty of bad acting and evil scientist...

Where can i buy a stevia plant in ky?

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How can I keep an underground fort dry?

Drain tile You can go to www.INDUSTRAILSALES.COM 402-896-5700 1-800-366-6880 fax:402-896-5705 They have a catalog for items you need. They also offer water safe pits, they contoll the water ...

What are the white bumps inside of the paper combs in wasp nests?

A single impregnated female wasp starts her colony by beginning the cone. First cell, first egg (white bump), she continues to build cells and implant eggs, eggs hatch and become workers to help h...

Where and how can I obtain grapes and strawberries seeds for planting in tropical climate?

Although I am not an expert 鈥?I don鈥檛 think you should grow either grape vines or strawberries from seed. I would think you need to do a bit more research, especially on the grapes. You would be ab...

Any advice for getting rid of birds that are ruining my flower bed?

get a plastic owl, and move it every once in a while. that should get rid of them

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I have a yard what type of vegetables can i grow in it and how? don't know where to start?

No problem. You'll need either a variety of pots/tubs, or construct yourself a DIY vegetable bed - make a timber/brick outline up to whatever height is wanted, and fill it with soil/compost - ...

What is the pole called that is used to remove an inground swimming pool's cover?

Goggle the name of the manufacture of the cover. The removal tool is available on line, for most cover makers. No matter what you call it. At LOOP-LOC it is called , Installation tool .

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How do i stop a palm tree from geting taller?

Yell insults at it.

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How do you turn a money plant into a bush?

Money plant by nature is a creeper.to prevent upward spread & encourage more lateral growth ,you meed to limit the upward growth by cutting / niping the tip of the plant,later you will notice m...

Why do some of my rose bushes have blooms that turn black aroundthe edges and fail to finish opening?

do you see aphids? Aphids will eat the tops of the young buds and cause them to fail. Also big weather swings - hot to cold can do that.

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What and why are the little green bugs eating my cayenne peppers?

You're most likely dealing with Green Peach Aphids. They like peppers. The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a common pest of cole crops, peppers and many fruit trees. Aphid nymphs ap...

When is the best time to start an herb garden?

Most garden centers will sell common herbs at the appropriate planting time in the spring. If you have a tighter budget but want to start bigger, assuming you live in a part of the country where it...

What are the tips on watering an indoor Basil plant while iam on vacation for 5 weeks?

The wick would work as long as the bathtub or water source is still near the light source. Basil likes sun. I would take it to a friend or neighbor and ask them to take care of it while you are awa...

How much does it cost to have a tree cut down professionally?

There are too many variables to answer such a question. A lot depends on what's in the way - a tree in the middle of an empty field you can drop in one go, but one with a road, house, green ho...

Can anyone recommend a book for identifying plants?

juliesmelonsbum is right, rhs plant book is the bible, but if you know nothing about plants you could spend hours browsing for one single plant. The sunset garden book is also good but the illustra...

How do I prevent spiders from crawling around my home?

Somebody told me, I can't remember who and it might even be an old wives tale but I'm sure if you put conkers in every corner of the room it keeps them away!!

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What to plant on the edge of my yard to separate from neighbors??

I used burning bushes the make a nice hedge row ,they grow pretty fast easy to take care of they will grow 6ft. or higher they turn a beautiful red in the fall , i love mine , i have a row 50 ft.l...

How do you cut grass in a checker board formation?

First cut the lawn in a vertical line (the whole yard), then vertical again starting on a different corner, thats how I do it. It really looks nice.

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What is the best type of herbs and vegeatables this time of year?

Well, I got to school in the U.S. and I'm not sure about the climate out by you. I do know that out here quite a few people will start vegetables from seeds in their house before or during ear...

How do you tell the difference weather to pot a plant or put it in the ground?

Basically, by checking the mature size of the plant (look on the tag.) Almost anything can be grown in a pot, you just want to match the pot size to the size of the mature plant. Vice-versa, ju...

How do I get rid of little flies in my plants?

I assume you mean houseplants. If so, they are compost gnats. Put 1/2 inch of dry sand on top of all of your plants. They need soil, and can't get through the dry sand to lay eggs.

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How do you take care of a dwarf palm tree in the winter?

there are several varietys of dwarf palm and this site seems to cover a lot of them . Mostli, I see to water sparingly during winter months but look up this site because it is loaded with info. ...

Can I start carnation plants from carnations I bought from a florist?

No, I don't know why, but NO I tried it, it doesn't work. Sorry. :) Arum

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Can you give me some tips on planting a rhododendron?

Rhododendrons have a few requirements: excellent drainage, a soil pH between 4.5 and 6.0, and protection from hot afternoon sun. Site: Plant the rhododendron out of the wind and in dappled shade...

Leafcutter Bees have invaded my deck, how do i get them to leave?

i have suggestion for after they are gone.. at sherwin williams paint store,there is a product called bugjuice. you mix it with paint or wood-sealant, and it kills any bugs that crawl on treated...

How much should it cost to cut a 30 foot tree with 16-in diameter at base ?

It could cost lots of money if the tree trunk or the tree limbs make it impossible to take the tree down in big sections. In other words, if a house is close by or in an unaccessible place such as ...

Can you plant a flower from a bouquet and cause more to grow?

It is not easy to do and it depends on a lot of factors. When you get roses in a bouquet they are normally cut too short to root. You need a stem with leaves on it, at least. Rooting hardwood cu...

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