Actually is a tree that is in the neighbour's yard but it shade is messing up plants in my side. I suggested to cut off some branches but my neighbour has ignored this. Now, I am thinking of solving the problem myself by killing the tree WITHOUT him noticing I did it. Any ideas?...
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What kind of flowers do you prefer?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:47:00 GMTWhat kind of flowers do you prefer?...
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Can you recommend a cat deterrent (not a dog, please ) that actaully works to keep cats out of my garden?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:08:00 GMTI have nothing against cats and wouldn't want any harm to come to them - it's just that they come into my garden and use it as a toilet (I have a lot of dug over earth between plants) - I just want to deter them from entering my garden but do all the advertised methods really work?...
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How do i attach a wooden trellis to a brick wall? & also to our shed?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTI'm a beginner at stuff like this so sorry if this question is a little stupid. The trellis for the brick wall is a wrought iron one. How do i attach it to brick? How do i leave enough space behind it for plants to grow up? The trellis i have for the shed is an expandin willow one that...
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Was kann man mit einer Zinkbadewanne machen?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:20:00 GMTSie ist kleiner als eine normale Badewanne.Braucht die Wanne eine besondere Pflege, damit sie sich hält?Das Engelchen Lixa077...
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What kind of "bee" is this? & should I be worried?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:10:00 GMTIt's just smaller than a "wood bee", the giant black bees that hit your window at high speed. I'm as afraid of them as I am of clowns...lol!...
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Do you think this landscaping looks good (Flikr pictures link)?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.flickr.com/photos/38806538@N08/?saved=1 There is a pic of the current home, and then a pic of the house with virtual landscaping I did using landscaping software. Are hedges outdated? What are your comments/ other ideas? (We have to keep it pretty cheap, on a strict budget!) ...
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How to get rid of Moles/Voles in my Garden?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:06:00 GMTHelp !!! They are driving me nuts. I want some of my garden for all my hard work. We have them elsewhere and gophers too. But the moles in my garden are taking more than there fair share. Especially my potatoes. Now moving on to other goodies. Depressing. And - Where are all my worms this year...
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I have veggie seeds that have molded, I should throw them away?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:53:00 GMTI have veggie seeds that have molded, I should throw them away?...
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Is my tree dead? I think it is an acorn tree b/c of the droppings. It is dry, brown & drooping.?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:54:00 GMTThe tree is likely less than 26 years old. We've lived here for 7 yrs. The first few years we had tons of shade & lots of seedling activity (small prickly sprouts) in our lawn. Last few years, not as much shade (tree seems to have thinned out), lots of acorn like nuts- no growth from...
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Any advice on what to do if, a tree's roots are, ?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:31:00 GMTgrowing into a hundred year old sewer pipes & causing problems. Anything, to do without cutting the tree down that is not too expensive?...
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How do you get a poinsettia to get red flowers on it again?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:23:00 GMTHow do you get a poinsettia to get red flowers on it again?...
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Price of landscape boulders?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:25:00 GMTPrice of landscape boulders?...
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What type of plant is this? It has a thick reddish stalk, can grow well over 3 ft, grow very fast ?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:04:00 GMTAnd have big leafy green leaves. I thought at first it might be some sort of rhubarb plant but I looked up pics and this plant is much bigger. They're growing all over my backyard....
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Um Do plants feel pain?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:29:00 GMTlike if u were to tear it. =[...
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How can I get my Lawn to look alot thicker & greener?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:20:00 GMTHow can I get my Lawn to look alot thicker and greener?...
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What happened to my Tea Hybrid Rose bushes?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:51:00 GMTI'm new at gardening and last spring I planted 20 rose bushes. Some where dark red (a pure red), and some were a passionate perple and then i had some pink ones with white lips, and some yellow ones. All of these were mostly one color. But by August I startes notecing the purple roses...
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We just bought a house that has several large hibiscus..?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:24:00 GMTplants throughout the yard. They are planted here and there and we want to remove some and move others. Is that possible? Can we cut them back or will they die. Can we dig them up for people to come get them to replant?...
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Is soybeans grown in iowa?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:41:00 GMTIs soybeans grown in iowa?...
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What does genetically pure seed mean?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:29:00 GMTWhat does genetically pure seed meanMany thanks...
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I cut down a huge eucalyptus tree in my garden, what can I do with the logs?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:45:00 GMTI now have 5 pieces of logs that are 2 meters long each, the widest circumference is around 20 inches for one log and the others narrower as they taper. What do you suggest I do with them as these are good logs?...
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Help with Sevin-5 dust?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:46:00 GMTGood morning all....I bought some Sevin-5 dust becauseI have a creepy crawler in with my newly planted ivy. I didn't see that it said for vegies, fruits, ornamentals & lawns. (had a duh-duh moment!) Is this safe to use around newly planted ivy or other plants if needed? Any info is...
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Why do some of my red tomatoes have cracks on the top & yet the green ones don't?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:40:00 GMTby the time the green ones ripen, then they get cracks to. does anyone know what the heck is going on. they taste great but you wast some by cutting the cracks out . Thanks, Tank Man...
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Can I prune my Pussy Willow in the fall?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:32:00 GMTI have a pussy willow that is quite tall and sparse and leggy. I'd like to prune it now but hate to cause it not to get any of the catkins this winter. Is there a way I can do this or should I just wait till after their done in the spring? If I can prune now, any specific guidlines would be...
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I have window boxes in my garden filled with pansies I planted in Dec, when should they die off.?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:36:00 GMTI want to replant with bedding but the pansies are still in full bloom and I don't want to kill them off, but am worried I might leave it to late for me summer bedding. the pansies also have a white powder dust on the leaves, Is this a sign of their end of season?. Thanks. Peter....
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Moles, voles, muskrats.. destructive devils?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMTmoles? voles? muskrats, help We have been at war with voles and muskrats. my husband was able to get rid of two muskrats in the past 7 years. however, when he gets rid of one, they go to the other side of the pond until they get them with there bb gun, then there back on our side of the pond....
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What would a sprinkler connected to a hose be considered?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:59:00 GMTWould a sprinkler connected to a hose be considered a manual watering system, automatic watering system or be the same as a hose on Stage 2 water restrictions (in victoria)....
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How do you know when asparagus, & bamboo shoots are ripe?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:51:00 GMTim needing to find out some information and would really appreciate any help that i can get....
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What's a good 8" or shorter shade ground cover?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:08:00 GMTWe have a horrible problem with weeds -- in general, but especially around the area of the lawn that's been turned up for planting annuals and perennials....
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How to get free meat from farmers?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:59:00 GMTIve heard of gardeners trading veggies for other veggies but what abou tmeats? How can I get every variety of meat without paying for it or raising every type of livestock under the sun?...
We have a horrible problem with weeds -- in general, but especially around the area of the lawn that's been turned up for planting annuals and perennials....
Ive heard of gardeners trading veggies for other veggies but what abou tmeats? How can I get every variety of meat without paying for it or raising every type of livestock under the sun?...
Would a sprinkler connected to a hose be considered a manual watering system, automatic watering system or be the same as a hose on Stage 2 water restrictions (in victoria)....
im needing to find out some information and would really appreciate any help that i can get....
I now have 5 pieces of logs that are 2 meters long each, the widest circumference is around 20 inches for one log and the others narrower as they taper. What do you suggest I do with them as these are good logs?...
Good morning all....I bought some Sevin-5 dust becauseI have a creepy crawler in with my newly planted ivy. I didn't see that it said for vegies, fruits, ornamentals & lawns. (had a duh-duh moment!) Is this safe to use around newly planted ivy or other plants if needed? Any info is...
by the time the green ones ripen, then they get cracks to. does anyone know what the heck is going on. they taste great but you wast some by cutting the cracks out . Thanks, Tank Man...
I have a pussy willow that is quite tall and sparse and leggy. I'd like to prune it now but hate to cause it not to get any of the catkins this winter. Is there a way I can do this or should I just wait till after their done in the spring? If I can prune now, any specific guidlines would be...
I want to replant with bedding but the pansies are still in full bloom and I don't want to kill them off, but am worried I might leave it to late for me summer bedding. the pansies also have a white powder dust on the leaves, Is this a sign of their end of season?. Thanks. Peter....
moles? voles? muskrats, help We have been at war with voles and muskrats. my husband was able to get rid of two muskrats in the past 7 years. however, when he gets rid of one, they go to the other side of the pond until they get them with there bb gun, then there back on our side of the pond....