I am obsessive when it comes to weeds in my garden. I have turned the soil many times so it is not a matter of getting the weeds out, it's a matter of keeping them from rooting again around the edges. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
What is a good inexpensive edging i can use on my garden to help keep weeds out?
Go to your local lumber company and see if they have crooked pressure treated 4 by 4's. I got 12 foot long irregular treated 4 by 4's last year for $2 each. The curve worked perfectly for the lay of the land and it is a nice border.
Reply:use edging of some sort, brick if affordable or black plastic which I personally don't like do to the freezing and thawing in Michigan...always moves it around. Anyway, I sometimes will just put a few sheets of newspaper down and cover it with mulch, smothering whatever grass/week is growing there. Works great.
Reply:Monkey grass(mondo grass) It will take a couple of years to fill in but makes a very nice edging.Friends,relatives or neighbors will gladly give you some if you ask.I have a lot of it and give some to people all most every year.
Reply:Another thing you can do also is go to a home depot or similar hardware store and ask an expert.They should give you a good answer.And also have the materials right there that you will need.At a resonable price.
Reply:Spray the perimeter with Roundup once or twice a year...that is what I do.
Reply:put garbage bags or plastyis over it make sure hte plastic is strong
Monday, January 30, 2012
Which herbs are good to plant in a New Zealand herb garden right now?
I'm going to plant a little herb garden. Which plants could I plant now (from seed or seedling - I don't mind which). It's New Zealand early autumn now - but very mild.
Which herbs are good to plant in a New Zealand herb garden right now?
marijuana
Reply:Parsley-No herb is more basic than parsley. Use it to season soups, stews, casseroles, salads, and potato dishes. Plant several varieties including curled parsley and the flat Italian type, which is much fuller flavored.
Rosemary-Aromatic, resinous herb with an astringent, clean scent is delicious in Mediterranean cooking of all types. Clip plant year round for cooking.
Basil-Succulant basil is one of the highlights of a summer garden. Genovese is the type most often used for pesto. Thai basils are common to many Asian dishes.
Which herbs are good to plant in a New Zealand herb garden right now?
marijuana
Reply:Parsley-No herb is more basic than parsley. Use it to season soups, stews, casseroles, salads, and potato dishes. Plant several varieties including curled parsley and the flat Italian type, which is much fuller flavored.
Rosemary-Aromatic, resinous herb with an astringent, clean scent is delicious in Mediterranean cooking of all types. Clip plant year round for cooking.
Basil-Succulant basil is one of the highlights of a summer garden. Genovese is the type most often used for pesto. Thai basils are common to many Asian dishes.
What are your favorite garden pruners/clippers?
I usually use bypass pruners, and I want a nice pair around $20 to $30. For general garden pruning - roses, shrubs, etc. Please tell me the brand and where you buy them. Thanks!
What are your favorite garden pruners/clippers?
Corona bypass pruners - found at most hardware garden centers or on line. Easy to maintain/sharpen (bastard file available at same hardware stores.) http://www.acehardware.com/sm-corona-cli...
Reply:Add me to the list of Fiskars people!!
Absolutely love all their gardening products, never had a problem with any of them.
You can usually find Fiskars brand at any large department or gardening store.
Reply:Fiskars brand. Available in the U.S. at most home improvement stores.
Reply:I agree, go to Sears.
Reply:Go to Sears.. buy the Chraftsman Brand, should be in your price range, lifetime garunteed, you break them or wear them out, they replace for free....
Reply:I have a half dozen high end pruners but the one I keep in back pocket all summer is a weird looking Fiskers. I was a little skeptical at first but I have been pleased with there other products. I treat it badly, plunging it under ground to cut roots, cut wire and even as a hammer. You can get them at any box store at a third the price of my "felco", I use for all big or all day work. I think I payed $20 but I might be wrong. RScott
A question for men
What are your favorite garden pruners/clippers?
Corona bypass pruners - found at most hardware garden centers or on line. Easy to maintain/sharpen (bastard file available at same hardware stores.) http://www.acehardware.com/sm-corona-cli...
Reply:Add me to the list of Fiskars people!!
Absolutely love all their gardening products, never had a problem with any of them.
You can usually find Fiskars brand at any large department or gardening store.
Reply:Fiskars brand. Available in the U.S. at most home improvement stores.
Reply:I agree, go to Sears.
Reply:Go to Sears.. buy the Chraftsman Brand, should be in your price range, lifetime garunteed, you break them or wear them out, they replace for free....
Reply:I have a half dozen high end pruners but the one I keep in back pocket all summer is a weird looking Fiskers. I was a little skeptical at first but I have been pleased with there other products. I treat it badly, plunging it under ground to cut roots, cut wire and even as a hammer. You can get them at any box store at a third the price of my "felco", I use for all big or all day work. I think I payed $20 but I might be wrong. RScott
A question for men
When can i start to replanting my garden for next year?
i have a small garden and i have dalias and lillies and a miny rose bush what can i do to move them around cause the dalias have taken over everything can i move them now or do i wait till next year please help cause my dailias are covering the sun from the other plants also should i just put the dalias all by themself for next year if so will this harm my garden at all i need lots of help when i was planting then i just out them anywhere and hope for the best but now it looks like a zoo it out of controll i want to keep my japanese lillies with my other ones now that i seen them grow and know the length of the plant so that next year i can purchase more lilles if so please let me know what to do i am hopeless i tell you hopeless. do i do this now or wait till the flowers have all fallen down and the plant is no longer good all the plants are bulbs or tubers please help and thank you .
When can i start to replanting my garden for next year?
Congratulations on your green thumb!! It sounds like you had great success in your garden. Trust me -- every gardener eventually moves plants around. Now is not the time to move things however. Usually fall is the time to move plants. However, it depends on where you live. In cold winter climates, you will need to dig up and store (in a place like the garage), dalia tubers (the root part). Then you can plant them wherever you want next year.
Reply:after the threat of last frost of the spring.
Reply:Dahlia are a very good back-drop plant, and bloom over a long period. they need a bed with other,smaller , long blooming pernials or annuals. the mini rose would do ok planted in front of the bed.. provide it with rose food/ with fungicide to encourage good growth.. Lilies only bloom once a year so they would be ok interspersed thruout the bed.. Best time to transplant is late fall .. bulbs like blood meal , bone meal, and small servings of epsom salts..The rose food can feed the bulbs also
Reply:Do it early in the day or late at night. make sure the ground were you're moving them to has a bucket of water nearby, and if the ground where they are now has roots all mixed together(which it sounds like they are) keep the ground there wet right after you dig them up and replace a little dirt around the roots of the plants you want to keep there imediately. hope i helped.
When can i start to replanting my garden for next year?
Congratulations on your green thumb!! It sounds like you had great success in your garden. Trust me -- every gardener eventually moves plants around. Now is not the time to move things however. Usually fall is the time to move plants. However, it depends on where you live. In cold winter climates, you will need to dig up and store (in a place like the garage), dalia tubers (the root part). Then you can plant them wherever you want next year.
Reply:after the threat of last frost of the spring.
Reply:Dahlia are a very good back-drop plant, and bloom over a long period. they need a bed with other,smaller , long blooming pernials or annuals. the mini rose would do ok planted in front of the bed.. provide it with rose food/ with fungicide to encourage good growth.. Lilies only bloom once a year so they would be ok interspersed thruout the bed.. Best time to transplant is late fall .. bulbs like blood meal , bone meal, and small servings of epsom salts..The rose food can feed the bulbs also
Reply:Do it early in the day or late at night. make sure the ground were you're moving them to has a bucket of water nearby, and if the ground where they are now has roots all mixed together(which it sounds like they are) keep the ground there wet right after you dig them up and replace a little dirt around the roots of the plants you want to keep there imediately. hope i helped.
Help with what to plant in new garden?
I'm new to the whole gardening thing; I have an area outside I'd like to plant in...it's a raised area next to the house surrounded by rocks. It gets lots of sunlight throughout the day. Any suggestions what to plant there? I want a variety of height and color. Can I go to a garden store and just buy a bunch of flowers?
Help with what to plant in new garden?
Welcome to gardening!
Since you are new, you will want things that are easy to care for. I chose a bunch of culinary stuff for my bed: Tomatoes, green peppers, basil, oregano, sage, and lemon balm. You may want to actually put the lemon balm and oregano in containers, because these two plants are related to mints. Which can spread aggressively. I also got marigold seed.
Check at your local nursery: There should be someone who can advise you there. And take a look at the Arbor Day foundation site for planting zones: There has been some change in climate since the zones were first established.
Good luck!
Reply:Why not plant what you eat and some flowers I would choose perennials though so they come back year after year. And if you want color fast well get you some of those flowers from the store-friends with perennials could also help you out!
Reply:Sure I can, I'm a landscape designer. Unfortunately you cant just go to the nursery and get the plants you like unless you have someone at the nursery to assist you. It's essential to know how certain plants perform in your area. Plus, you've got to make sure the garden bed has some great soil in it. That's the real secret to success in gardening. Don't plant in plain old dirt and expect plants to thrive.
Okay, since I have no way of knowing what part of the country you are in --that is essential information-- I will suggest some plants that like a lot of light.:
Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'; Vinca/Perriwinkles; Lantana, Wave (type) Petunias, Rosemary, Sedum, Sidalcea (miniature hollyhock);million bells, geranium, marigolds, zinnias, red leaf begonias; 'Margarita' Sweet Potato vine.
For a no-fail, colorful bed of annuals I'd go with a double row border of bright yellow marigolds (the common kind; don't get the fancy African kind)
Then, a double row of bright colored perriwinkles
Next add some 'Wave' petunias (you won't need many they spread and get HUGE.
Then add some lantana behind those. These get huge too, by late summer; mix them in with some rudbeckia (black eyed Susans) for height.
Fertilize with Osmocote. Upon planting use root stimulator to water them in as you go. You get that at the nursery, too. If you follow these steps you will not be disapponinted and are sure to have a successful --and colorful --summer garden.
--All these plants are commonly available at your local nursery.
Reply:There is no mention of actual size of the raised bed. So, it is hard to respond to. Flowers are mentioned ... so I will start from there. Two types of plants... Perennial and Annual. Perennial plants do not have to be replanted each year. They come back year after year. Annuals do not come back.
See the sites below for more information and selections...that you like the descriptions of. Remember to soil test and treat with crushed lime, if possible, before planting. Some plants do better with a specific pH. Hydrangeas change color according to the soil pH. If you have a local Farmer's Co-op, they often have the kits and may offer free service in exchange for agreement to purchase the treatment (lime) from them.
Perennials:
Achillea
Asters
Bleeding Heart
Campanula
Collections
Coneflower
Daisies
Delphinium
Eupatorium
Foxglove
Geraniums
Helenium
Hibiscus
Hosta
Kniphofia
Lavender
Linum
Lupine
Other Perennials
Plants
Rudbeckia
Scabiosa
Verbascum
Viola Agastache
Baby's Breath
Butterfly Bush
Chrysanthemum
Columbines
Coreopsis
Daylilies
Dianthus
Ferns
Gaillardia
Grass
Heuchera
Hollyhocks
Hydrangea
Lady's Mantle
Lilies
Lobelia
Monarda
Phlox
Poppies
Salvia
Sedum
Verbena
Annuals:
Abutilon
Ageratum
Alyssum
Asarina
Asters
Balsam
Bells of Ireland
Calendula
Celosia
Cleome
Collections
Cornflower
Dahlias
Dolichos
Flower Fairies Collection
Gardens
Geraniums
Heirloom Annuals
Ice Plant
Ipomopsis
Kale
Lavatera
Lobelia
Moonflower
Nasturtium
Other Annuals
Pentas
Phlox
Poppy
Rudbeckia
Scabiosa
Spilanthes
Stock
Sunflowers
Tithonia
Verbena
Zinnias Agastache
Alternanthera
Amaranthus
Asclepias
Baby's Breath
Begonias
Browalia
Cardinal Climber
Clarkia/Godetia
Coleus
Convolvulus/Dwarf
Cosmos
Daisies
Dusty Miller
Four O Clocks
Gazania
Gomphrena
Heliotrope
Impatiens
Iresine
Laurentia
Lisianthus
Marigolds
Morning Glory
Nicotiana
Pansies
Petunias
Plants
Portulaca
Salvia
Snapdragons
Statice
Strawflower
Sweet Peas
Torenia
Vinca
Reply:plants, maybe...........
Reply:That would b easy but u need 2 b with ur garden plant things such as sunflowers,hisbiscus ( of all different colors),roses ( all different colours), and other lovely plants.
Reply:if i was u i just plant anything my mind tells me to do. it dont matter how old or young you get.
Reply:A garden store has the healthiest of plants. I would chose a rose bush, lilies, tulips, daffodils, Mint, crocus, and bleeding hearts. They provide a variety of color at different times of the season %26amp; work extremely well in the soil. Peonies are pretty but they draw ants - mean ones.
Reply:In my Openion,Best thing to plant in your garden in something usefull to you.If you plant aflowering plant,only you can do is just enjoy waching it.But if you plant some vegetable or greenary plant one day it will much help for you than a flowering plant.These days you cant find a fresh vegetable or fresh greenary,which is healthy for you.So better plant some vegetables in your garden.
Reply:I have an area like what you are describing on one side of my house.It's a raised bed about 8 by 12 foot.First I refreshed the soil with 2 large bags of miracle grow potting soil,I find the ones labeled garden soil are mostly made up of sand.I dug all the dirt down about a foot deep and added the new soil and mixed it around.I dont know where you live or what zone you are in but I planted lemon grass against the house,it grows tall,is fragrant and has really nice purplish plumes in late summer and fall,{It grows pretty much anywhere}.In front of that I planted three heirloom tomato plants,they have bright yellow flowers and end up bearing colorful striped tomatoes.Those will need to be staked in a few weeks. In front of that I plant a variety of sage{purple flowers},rosemary{tiny pink flowers},and low growing marigolds{assorted colors}.My garden smells wonderful,looks great and I can use most of the plants for cooking and eating.Plus the marigolds and rosemary help keep the bugs away!
Reply:tomatoes cucumbers onions celery radishes
corn
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Reply:you can, but that would be expensive. It depends on what you want to plant. As for me, I love to plant vegetable gardens. Saves you on money. But most of all the enjoyment of eating fresh veges from your own garden. There's nothing like it. But if you prefer flowers, I would try some of those plant catalogs or walmart. Try looking around to see what appeals to your senses. good luck with your garden, no matter what you choose.
Reply:YES YOU CAN GO TO A GARDEN STORE OR A NURSERY WOULD DO TOO. I THINK WHAT REALLY WOULD LOOK AND GROW GOOD IS ROSES. LOTS OF DIFFERENT COLORS AND ALSO ADD A FEW CARNATIONS THEY WILL GROW GREAT THERE TOO.
Reply:first, each plant or flower requires a different amount of light.
So, check your yard throughout the day to determine how much light it gets.
A great no brain er flower is petunias, they will grow in full sun and all summer long.
A great shaded flower is impatiens, they will also grow all summer long in the shade.
Just play around, you can go to the store and buy whatever you'd like. Just keep in mind the amount of light each requires. Also, don't over water it's easy to do.
Have fun experiment. Hope this helps!
Reply:Lillies are really pretty and will keep coming up every year. Also tulips are pretty. Tulips come up in early spring, so you might want to mix it in with flowers that bloom in later summer so that you have a full garden all season. If you go to the nursery the people there are usually very passionate about gardening and will be happy to help you and give you a lot of tips.
Reply:Yes. you, you could just buy flowers, but you should buy more than one kind. Here's what I suggest you plat: Melons, squash, flowers (at least 3 kinds), herbs, beans, maybe
onions and/or corn.
Reply:Plant
1. Irises
2. Roses
3. Tulips
4. Sun Flowers
5. Daiseys
Also try planting tomatos, blueberrys, rassberrys, lemon tree.
Reply:Try pansies, daffodils and tulips. All relatively easy to plant and great bloomers. Also, try for foxglove or bluebells for differing heights.
Reply:Have it all in your garden space.... along the back plant a couple of tomato plants and put a stake next to them and trellis the tomatoes as the vine grows... the plant will grow up straight if you keep tying it up. recycle bread bag twist ties to tie plant loosely to the stake or trellis.........plant marigolds and garlic next to the tomatoes..... add bell peppers in front of the tomatoes or you can put in sweet potatoes.... sweet potatoes or yams have beautiful green foliage....and you don't harvest them till fall.... the foliage spills over the rocks and keeps the bed from getting too hot in the sunlight.... most people don't know this but Disney World uses sweet potatoes and yams in their green areas because they are soo cheap to plant and are so beautiful in color....also the draping qualities are lovely and the vines can be trimed and shaped.... best gardening tip ever...... plants don't commit suicde, so don't be afraid to trim leaves.... intersperse the sweet potatoes with petunias for more color all summer.
Reply:I shd ask the same question
Reply:A neat thing to combine with flowers is garlic. Garlic comes in all different types, some have plain flowers and some are very colorful. Also, they're resistant to disease and grow in frost. Roses are said to become more fragrant and hardy when planted with garlic.
It's a cool way to incorporate an easy to grow, decorative plant and get some food out of a the deal.
Reply:Buy vegetable seeds. Grow a vegetable garden. It beats going to the store and spending lots a money on a tomato.
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Reply:Getting It Right from the Start
Whether you recently moved into a new home or you've just got the gardening itch, planning a new garden can be a great deal of fun. The opportunity to act as creator can be very appealing. But anyone who has gardened for long has learned the necessity of accommodating nature and has developed a sense of humility in the process.
The hardest thing to convince new gardeners of is the need for patience. With the first warm day of spring they are eager to begin planting and nothing can stop them. Many of these bursts of enthusiasm yield ill-conceived gardens doomed to failure. The plants wither and the would-be gardeners become convinced that they lack some secret knowledge or inherent skill. In most of these cases, however, a few hours of planning and preparation would have made all the difference. It is quite easy to dig up a plot and throw some plants in the ground. It is another thing entirely to create a healthy, living garden.
What Will Grow There?
The first thing to determine is what will grow in the spot available for your garden. This is where many gardeners make their first mistake. Too often plants are purchased before thought has been given to the conditions under which they will have to grow.
The three chief factors determining what will grow in a particular spot are sunlight, the composition of the soil and soil moisture. While you can have some influence on soil composition and moisture, as far as sunlight goes, you're stuck with what you have. It is important to have a good idea of what amount of sunlight will reach your garden throughout the year. Plants that require "full sun" will generally need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Patches under large deciduous shade trees receive only mottled sunlight. In this situation there can be large variations in the amount of light hitting nearby spots, so generally you will want to find plants that require "half sun," or a few hours of direct sun a day. Other sites, like the north side of a building, are going to remain in shade year-round. The shade garden requires the most careful planning, but there are many wonderful plants that will thrive in the darkest of shade.
The Lay of the Land
Next, you will need to determine what type of soil you'll be working with. The three main constituents of soil are sand, silt and clay. Sand has the largest particles and clay has the smallest, which is why it packs so tightly together. Silt particles are of intermediate size. An ideal garden soil, or loam, would be about 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay. The easiest way to see what type of soil you have is to dig a few holes and take some samples. There are a number of simple tests you can do to determine the composition of soil. One method is to take a fistful of soil and squeeze it into a ball. If it is unable to hold its shape, your soil is probably too loose, or sandy. Now try to break the ball apart by pressing on it with your thumb. A good soil will break apart readily; if not, you probably have too much clay in your soil. Another method is to take a couple of cups of soil and put them in a half-gallon jar half filled with water. Agitate the mixture until all the soil is in suspension and then let it settle overnight. The next day you will see that three distinct layers have formed: sand at the bottom, then the silt and at the top a layer of clay.
Amending Your Soil
The best way to amend a poor soil, whether sandy, clay or silty, is to add organic matter. If your soil is high in sand or silt, add a combination of topsoil and peat moss or compost. (Always moisten peat moss before adding it to your soil.) If the problem is too much clay, add peat moss or compost and some sand. Many gardeners advise never adding sand to soil as it can sometimes create a kind of concrete. I have found this to be the case when dealing with urban soils, which can be 80% silt. But when used in addition to organic matter, sand can help loosen clay soils and allow for proper drainage. If your soil is very heavy, i.e., high in clay, you may want to work with a raised bed. This will provide your plants with a little more drainage than they might have otherwise and won't entail replacing several tons of soil. Landscape timber or stones can be used to create a short wall several inches high, or the soil can be gently sloped to prevent erosion.
Keeping a Watch on Moisture
Soil moisture is obviously tied to the climate of the area where you live, but even in a small yard there can be wide variations. If your garden is at the bottom of a hill, the soil may remain wet for long periods of time. In this situation, you can try creating a raised bed as mentioned above, but it is best to stick to plants that enjoy having their feet wet. Alternatively, if your plot is very dry, don't asume you'll be able to compensate by frequent watering. Select plants that will be happy in a dry place and you'll be able to take that two-week vacation without worrying whether your neighbor has remembered to water every day for you.
Don't Fight Mother Nature
While some measures can be taken to make your garden a hospitable place for particular plants, your experience will be much more rewarding if you learn to work with nature. Yes, you may be able to plant your rose garden in that shady spot, but you'll need to feed the roses more fertilizer and spray more fungicide, and they still won't look as nice as if they were planted in full sun. And azaleas in bloom might look great at the front of your south-facing home, but if they were planted beneath some protection from the sun, they might not be constantly infested with lace bugs. Of course, you can spray them regularly with insecticide, but now your garden is becoming about as environmentally friendly as an oil refinery. Learn to work with nature and you will save yourself a lot of time, money and grief.
Reply:If you really want a garden that you can share and be proud of plant edible vegetables and flowers there is nothing more satisfieing than eating vegetables you grew your self not to mention they are better for you ( less chemical) and taste better than the junk you by from the store . and it helps your enviroment!!!
Reply:you can have primrose foxglove for a little height daisy'sIf you want a lot of height sunflowers.their easy to grow too.water of course pansy's viola's carnation's most super mkt's will have some type of flower,already started that you can plant.gladiolus are nice of course tulip's daffidil's crocus coleus'marigold's of course geranium's zinnia's,petunia's there's a lot but like mine those are good choises.happy planting!
Reply:You can get a variety of outside plant mixed together to form that beautiful garden. well, a garden is consist of many green eating food. but what you want to do is have nice flowers in this area. start with flowers that will last the hold summer and bloom to make this area nice. yes, yu can go to Lowes, have a nice plants for this project. less expensive.
Reply:i think you should plant water melonz kuz i love watermelonz lolz
Reply:veggies are the most satisfying
Reply:So easy. For veggies, make sure the garden gets a lot of mid day and afternoon sun.
Dig up the old plants. Till the ground if you can by shovel or tiller. Turn it over and over, pull out all old roots and grass and anything that is not soil.
Now mix in a general fertalizer that is good for gardening. No reason to get expensive, anything. The 'TONE' products are good, like Root Tone and Plant Tone...just anything safe for VEGGIES.
Now, plant the plants. I highly recomment NOT getting seeds, but the litte plants they have at walmart. Plant tomatoes about 3 feet apart, rows the same, 3 feet apart. Plant vining plants where you don't have to worry about mowing...cukes, etc. Zuchinni, tomatoes, peppers of any kind, cukes, all super easy to grow. Just keep them watered. If you see a problem, ask here.
Skip corn for now, it can be a real mess with pests.
DO believe the directions, for example that little zuchinni plant really WILL get to 3 to 5 feet across!
Good luck and happy gardening!
Reply:rocks hold in moisture look on tags of the flowers you want about sunlight some like the shade;butterfly palnts and snap dragons anre good plants and spread as long as you prune them
Help with what to plant in new garden?
Welcome to gardening!
Since you are new, you will want things that are easy to care for. I chose a bunch of culinary stuff for my bed: Tomatoes, green peppers, basil, oregano, sage, and lemon balm. You may want to actually put the lemon balm and oregano in containers, because these two plants are related to mints. Which can spread aggressively. I also got marigold seed.
Check at your local nursery: There should be someone who can advise you there. And take a look at the Arbor Day foundation site for planting zones: There has been some change in climate since the zones were first established.
Good luck!
Reply:Why not plant what you eat and some flowers I would choose perennials though so they come back year after year. And if you want color fast well get you some of those flowers from the store-friends with perennials could also help you out!
Reply:Sure I can, I'm a landscape designer. Unfortunately you cant just go to the nursery and get the plants you like unless you have someone at the nursery to assist you. It's essential to know how certain plants perform in your area. Plus, you've got to make sure the garden bed has some great soil in it. That's the real secret to success in gardening. Don't plant in plain old dirt and expect plants to thrive.
Okay, since I have no way of knowing what part of the country you are in --that is essential information-- I will suggest some plants that like a lot of light.:
Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum'; Vinca/Perriwinkles; Lantana, Wave (type) Petunias, Rosemary, Sedum, Sidalcea (miniature hollyhock);million bells, geranium, marigolds, zinnias, red leaf begonias; 'Margarita' Sweet Potato vine.
For a no-fail, colorful bed of annuals I'd go with a double row border of bright yellow marigolds (the common kind; don't get the fancy African kind)
Then, a double row of bright colored perriwinkles
Next add some 'Wave' petunias (you won't need many they spread and get HUGE.
Then add some lantana behind those. These get huge too, by late summer; mix them in with some rudbeckia (black eyed Susans) for height.
Fertilize with Osmocote. Upon planting use root stimulator to water them in as you go. You get that at the nursery, too. If you follow these steps you will not be disapponinted and are sure to have a successful --and colorful --summer garden.
--All these plants are commonly available at your local nursery.
Reply:There is no mention of actual size of the raised bed. So, it is hard to respond to. Flowers are mentioned ... so I will start from there. Two types of plants... Perennial and Annual. Perennial plants do not have to be replanted each year. They come back year after year. Annuals do not come back.
See the sites below for more information and selections...that you like the descriptions of. Remember to soil test and treat with crushed lime, if possible, before planting. Some plants do better with a specific pH. Hydrangeas change color according to the soil pH. If you have a local Farmer's Co-op, they often have the kits and may offer free service in exchange for agreement to purchase the treatment (lime) from them.
Perennials:
Achillea
Asters
Bleeding Heart
Campanula
Collections
Coneflower
Daisies
Delphinium
Eupatorium
Foxglove
Geraniums
Helenium
Hibiscus
Hosta
Kniphofia
Lavender
Linum
Lupine
Other Perennials
Plants
Rudbeckia
Scabiosa
Verbascum
Viola Agastache
Baby's Breath
Butterfly Bush
Chrysanthemum
Columbines
Coreopsis
Daylilies
Dianthus
Ferns
Gaillardia
Grass
Heuchera
Hollyhocks
Hydrangea
Lady's Mantle
Lilies
Lobelia
Monarda
Phlox
Poppies
Salvia
Sedum
Verbena
Annuals:
Abutilon
Ageratum
Alyssum
Asarina
Asters
Balsam
Bells of Ireland
Calendula
Celosia
Cleome
Collections
Cornflower
Dahlias
Dolichos
Flower Fairies Collection
Gardens
Geraniums
Heirloom Annuals
Ice Plant
Ipomopsis
Kale
Lavatera
Lobelia
Moonflower
Nasturtium
Other Annuals
Pentas
Phlox
Poppy
Rudbeckia
Scabiosa
Spilanthes
Stock
Sunflowers
Tithonia
Verbena
Zinnias Agastache
Alternanthera
Amaranthus
Asclepias
Baby's Breath
Begonias
Browalia
Cardinal Climber
Clarkia/Godetia
Coleus
Convolvulus/Dwarf
Cosmos
Daisies
Dusty Miller
Four O Clocks
Gazania
Gomphrena
Heliotrope
Impatiens
Iresine
Laurentia
Lisianthus
Marigolds
Morning Glory
Nicotiana
Pansies
Petunias
Plants
Portulaca
Salvia
Snapdragons
Statice
Strawflower
Sweet Peas
Torenia
Vinca
Reply:plants, maybe...........
Reply:That would b easy but u need 2 b with ur garden plant things such as sunflowers,hisbiscus ( of all different colors),roses ( all different colours), and other lovely plants.
Reply:if i was u i just plant anything my mind tells me to do. it dont matter how old or young you get.
Reply:A garden store has the healthiest of plants. I would chose a rose bush, lilies, tulips, daffodils, Mint, crocus, and bleeding hearts. They provide a variety of color at different times of the season %26amp; work extremely well in the soil. Peonies are pretty but they draw ants - mean ones.
Reply:In my Openion,Best thing to plant in your garden in something usefull to you.If you plant aflowering plant,only you can do is just enjoy waching it.But if you plant some vegetable or greenary plant one day it will much help for you than a flowering plant.These days you cant find a fresh vegetable or fresh greenary,which is healthy for you.So better plant some vegetables in your garden.
Reply:I have an area like what you are describing on one side of my house.It's a raised bed about 8 by 12 foot.First I refreshed the soil with 2 large bags of miracle grow potting soil,I find the ones labeled garden soil are mostly made up of sand.I dug all the dirt down about a foot deep and added the new soil and mixed it around.I dont know where you live or what zone you are in but I planted lemon grass against the house,it grows tall,is fragrant and has really nice purplish plumes in late summer and fall,{It grows pretty much anywhere}.In front of that I planted three heirloom tomato plants,they have bright yellow flowers and end up bearing colorful striped tomatoes.Those will need to be staked in a few weeks. In front of that I plant a variety of sage{purple flowers},rosemary{tiny pink flowers},and low growing marigolds{assorted colors}.My garden smells wonderful,looks great and I can use most of the plants for cooking and eating.Plus the marigolds and rosemary help keep the bugs away!
Reply:tomatoes cucumbers onions celery radishes
corn
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Reply:you can, but that would be expensive. It depends on what you want to plant. As for me, I love to plant vegetable gardens. Saves you on money. But most of all the enjoyment of eating fresh veges from your own garden. There's nothing like it. But if you prefer flowers, I would try some of those plant catalogs or walmart. Try looking around to see what appeals to your senses. good luck with your garden, no matter what you choose.
Reply:YES YOU CAN GO TO A GARDEN STORE OR A NURSERY WOULD DO TOO. I THINK WHAT REALLY WOULD LOOK AND GROW GOOD IS ROSES. LOTS OF DIFFERENT COLORS AND ALSO ADD A FEW CARNATIONS THEY WILL GROW GREAT THERE TOO.
Reply:first, each plant or flower requires a different amount of light.
So, check your yard throughout the day to determine how much light it gets.
A great no brain er flower is petunias, they will grow in full sun and all summer long.
A great shaded flower is impatiens, they will also grow all summer long in the shade.
Just play around, you can go to the store and buy whatever you'd like. Just keep in mind the amount of light each requires. Also, don't over water it's easy to do.
Have fun experiment. Hope this helps!
Reply:Lillies are really pretty and will keep coming up every year. Also tulips are pretty. Tulips come up in early spring, so you might want to mix it in with flowers that bloom in later summer so that you have a full garden all season. If you go to the nursery the people there are usually very passionate about gardening and will be happy to help you and give you a lot of tips.
Reply:Yes. you, you could just buy flowers, but you should buy more than one kind. Here's what I suggest you plat: Melons, squash, flowers (at least 3 kinds), herbs, beans, maybe
onions and/or corn.
Reply:Plant
1. Irises
2. Roses
3. Tulips
4. Sun Flowers
5. Daiseys
Also try planting tomatos, blueberrys, rassberrys, lemon tree.
Reply:Try pansies, daffodils and tulips. All relatively easy to plant and great bloomers. Also, try for foxglove or bluebells for differing heights.
Reply:Have it all in your garden space.... along the back plant a couple of tomato plants and put a stake next to them and trellis the tomatoes as the vine grows... the plant will grow up straight if you keep tying it up. recycle bread bag twist ties to tie plant loosely to the stake or trellis.........plant marigolds and garlic next to the tomatoes..... add bell peppers in front of the tomatoes or you can put in sweet potatoes.... sweet potatoes or yams have beautiful green foliage....and you don't harvest them till fall.... the foliage spills over the rocks and keeps the bed from getting too hot in the sunlight.... most people don't know this but Disney World uses sweet potatoes and yams in their green areas because they are soo cheap to plant and are so beautiful in color....also the draping qualities are lovely and the vines can be trimed and shaped.... best gardening tip ever...... plants don't commit suicde, so don't be afraid to trim leaves.... intersperse the sweet potatoes with petunias for more color all summer.
Reply:I shd ask the same question
Reply:A neat thing to combine with flowers is garlic. Garlic comes in all different types, some have plain flowers and some are very colorful. Also, they're resistant to disease and grow in frost. Roses are said to become more fragrant and hardy when planted with garlic.
It's a cool way to incorporate an easy to grow, decorative plant and get some food out of a the deal.
Reply:Buy vegetable seeds. Grow a vegetable garden. It beats going to the store and spending lots a money on a tomato.
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Reply:Getting It Right from the Start
Whether you recently moved into a new home or you've just got the gardening itch, planning a new garden can be a great deal of fun. The opportunity to act as creator can be very appealing. But anyone who has gardened for long has learned the necessity of accommodating nature and has developed a sense of humility in the process.
The hardest thing to convince new gardeners of is the need for patience. With the first warm day of spring they are eager to begin planting and nothing can stop them. Many of these bursts of enthusiasm yield ill-conceived gardens doomed to failure. The plants wither and the would-be gardeners become convinced that they lack some secret knowledge or inherent skill. In most of these cases, however, a few hours of planning and preparation would have made all the difference. It is quite easy to dig up a plot and throw some plants in the ground. It is another thing entirely to create a healthy, living garden.
What Will Grow There?
The first thing to determine is what will grow in the spot available for your garden. This is where many gardeners make their first mistake. Too often plants are purchased before thought has been given to the conditions under which they will have to grow.
The three chief factors determining what will grow in a particular spot are sunlight, the composition of the soil and soil moisture. While you can have some influence on soil composition and moisture, as far as sunlight goes, you're stuck with what you have. It is important to have a good idea of what amount of sunlight will reach your garden throughout the year. Plants that require "full sun" will generally need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Patches under large deciduous shade trees receive only mottled sunlight. In this situation there can be large variations in the amount of light hitting nearby spots, so generally you will want to find plants that require "half sun," or a few hours of direct sun a day. Other sites, like the north side of a building, are going to remain in shade year-round. The shade garden requires the most careful planning, but there are many wonderful plants that will thrive in the darkest of shade.
The Lay of the Land
Next, you will need to determine what type of soil you'll be working with. The three main constituents of soil are sand, silt and clay. Sand has the largest particles and clay has the smallest, which is why it packs so tightly together. Silt particles are of intermediate size. An ideal garden soil, or loam, would be about 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay. The easiest way to see what type of soil you have is to dig a few holes and take some samples. There are a number of simple tests you can do to determine the composition of soil. One method is to take a fistful of soil and squeeze it into a ball. If it is unable to hold its shape, your soil is probably too loose, or sandy. Now try to break the ball apart by pressing on it with your thumb. A good soil will break apart readily; if not, you probably have too much clay in your soil. Another method is to take a couple of cups of soil and put them in a half-gallon jar half filled with water. Agitate the mixture until all the soil is in suspension and then let it settle overnight. The next day you will see that three distinct layers have formed: sand at the bottom, then the silt and at the top a layer of clay.
Amending Your Soil
The best way to amend a poor soil, whether sandy, clay or silty, is to add organic matter. If your soil is high in sand or silt, add a combination of topsoil and peat moss or compost. (Always moisten peat moss before adding it to your soil.) If the problem is too much clay, add peat moss or compost and some sand. Many gardeners advise never adding sand to soil as it can sometimes create a kind of concrete. I have found this to be the case when dealing with urban soils, which can be 80% silt. But when used in addition to organic matter, sand can help loosen clay soils and allow for proper drainage. If your soil is very heavy, i.e., high in clay, you may want to work with a raised bed. This will provide your plants with a little more drainage than they might have otherwise and won't entail replacing several tons of soil. Landscape timber or stones can be used to create a short wall several inches high, or the soil can be gently sloped to prevent erosion.
Keeping a Watch on Moisture
Soil moisture is obviously tied to the climate of the area where you live, but even in a small yard there can be wide variations. If your garden is at the bottom of a hill, the soil may remain wet for long periods of time. In this situation, you can try creating a raised bed as mentioned above, but it is best to stick to plants that enjoy having their feet wet. Alternatively, if your plot is very dry, don't asume you'll be able to compensate by frequent watering. Select plants that will be happy in a dry place and you'll be able to take that two-week vacation without worrying whether your neighbor has remembered to water every day for you.
Don't Fight Mother Nature
While some measures can be taken to make your garden a hospitable place for particular plants, your experience will be much more rewarding if you learn to work with nature. Yes, you may be able to plant your rose garden in that shady spot, but you'll need to feed the roses more fertilizer and spray more fungicide, and they still won't look as nice as if they were planted in full sun. And azaleas in bloom might look great at the front of your south-facing home, but if they were planted beneath some protection from the sun, they might not be constantly infested with lace bugs. Of course, you can spray them regularly with insecticide, but now your garden is becoming about as environmentally friendly as an oil refinery. Learn to work with nature and you will save yourself a lot of time, money and grief.
Reply:If you really want a garden that you can share and be proud of plant edible vegetables and flowers there is nothing more satisfieing than eating vegetables you grew your self not to mention they are better for you ( less chemical) and taste better than the junk you by from the store . and it helps your enviroment!!!
Reply:you can have primrose foxglove for a little height daisy'sIf you want a lot of height sunflowers.their easy to grow too.water of course pansy's viola's carnation's most super mkt's will have some type of flower,already started that you can plant.gladiolus are nice of course tulip's daffidil's crocus coleus'marigold's of course geranium's zinnia's,petunia's there's a lot but like mine those are good choises.happy planting!
Reply:You can get a variety of outside plant mixed together to form that beautiful garden. well, a garden is consist of many green eating food. but what you want to do is have nice flowers in this area. start with flowers that will last the hold summer and bloom to make this area nice. yes, yu can go to Lowes, have a nice plants for this project. less expensive.
Reply:i think you should plant water melonz kuz i love watermelonz lolz
Reply:veggies are the most satisfying
Reply:So easy. For veggies, make sure the garden gets a lot of mid day and afternoon sun.
Dig up the old plants. Till the ground if you can by shovel or tiller. Turn it over and over, pull out all old roots and grass and anything that is not soil.
Now mix in a general fertalizer that is good for gardening. No reason to get expensive, anything. The 'TONE' products are good, like Root Tone and Plant Tone...just anything safe for VEGGIES.
Now, plant the plants. I highly recomment NOT getting seeds, but the litte plants they have at walmart. Plant tomatoes about 3 feet apart, rows the same, 3 feet apart. Plant vining plants where you don't have to worry about mowing...cukes, etc. Zuchinni, tomatoes, peppers of any kind, cukes, all super easy to grow. Just keep them watered. If you see a problem, ask here.
Skip corn for now, it can be a real mess with pests.
DO believe the directions, for example that little zuchinni plant really WILL get to 3 to 5 feet across!
Good luck and happy gardening!
Reply:rocks hold in moisture look on tags of the flowers you want about sunlight some like the shade;butterfly palnts and snap dragons anre good plants and spread as long as you prune them
How do I get non-hybrid seeds for my garden?
I am wanting to become self-sustaining with my gardening. That is, I want to grow vegetables and fruits whose seeds I can then use to regrow the next season and so on.
However, the seeds you typically find at any grocery store or garden center at a Home Depot are hybrid seeds, whose fruits generally do not produce seeds that can be saved for later gardens.
Where can I find non-hybrid seeds that produce fruit/vegetables whose seeds I can reliably save for the next season?
How do I get non-hybrid seeds for my garden?
http://www.heirloomseeds.com/
Try the above site or
http://www.arkinstitute.com/seed.html
Hybrid plants do produce seeds,but you wont get a true copy of the parent plant.
Reply:The seeds from hybrids are good. The seeds are only called hybrids because they don't let cross pollination occur from wild unknown plants.
They should make good seeds. Some crops will cross in your little garden with the bees and make seeds that you don't want.
Some people put a bag over the flower and hand pollinate it.
Reply:Carl is brilliant, as usual. Here's a good source of heirlooms:
http://www.victoryseeds.com/
Reply:go to a good garden center and find out about your local master gardeners program. Any master gardener will be able to hook you up.
However, the seeds you typically find at any grocery store or garden center at a Home Depot are hybrid seeds, whose fruits generally do not produce seeds that can be saved for later gardens.
Where can I find non-hybrid seeds that produce fruit/vegetables whose seeds I can reliably save for the next season?
How do I get non-hybrid seeds for my garden?
http://www.heirloomseeds.com/
Try the above site or
http://www.arkinstitute.com/seed.html
Hybrid plants do produce seeds,but you wont get a true copy of the parent plant.
Reply:The seeds from hybrids are good. The seeds are only called hybrids because they don't let cross pollination occur from wild unknown plants.
They should make good seeds. Some crops will cross in your little garden with the bees and make seeds that you don't want.
Some people put a bag over the flower and hand pollinate it.
Reply:Carl is brilliant, as usual. Here's a good source of heirlooms:
http://www.victoryseeds.com/
Reply:go to a good garden center and find out about your local master gardeners program. Any master gardener will be able to hook you up.
What do you do when you get stray cats in your garden?
Some times we have stray cats in our garden or on our bouconey, what do I do about that?
What do you do when you get stray cats in your garden?
Hi Christina...I'm assuming you may be asking how to prevent the cats from returning.
If so, common odours that are effective deterrents for cats are:
Citronella works best for cats as well as citrus scents such as orange or lemon (primarily towards cats), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil.
"Havahart's Cat Repellent" uses capsaicin pepper and oil of mustard as its active ingredients. It repels by both taste and odor, has a lemon scent.
Every animal responds differently to each of these. Some will not be phased by them and others will be quite revolting.
For training purposes they are applied on items that are to encourage avoidance behaviours and not for use with a squirt bottle as they could harm the eyes or respiratory system. Test each substance and observe to see which works as a deterrent so that accidental injestion does not occur as some could then be fatal.
Coleus plants can be effective, but every cat responds differently so it is uncertain without experimenting.
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/enotes/showa...
MOTHBALLS are toxic to cats which contains the ingredient Naphthalene. Mothballs are approximately twice as toxic as paradichlorobenzene, and cats are especially sensitive to naphthalene. Signs of ingestion of naphthalene mothballs include emesis, weakness, lethargy, brown-colored mucous membranes and collapses. Paradichlorobenzene mothballs may cause GI upset, ataxia, disorientation, and depression. Elevations in liver serum biochemical values may occur within 72 hours of indigestion.
Reply:You can buy a box of moth balls. That also keeps skunks away
Reply:Try to toss a stick or something to get their attention elsewhere and maybe they'll leave. Cats are cute though, so take pictures. haha
Reply:get a dog..
Reply:Turn on the water sprinkler.
Reply:assuming that your not wanting to harm the cats i would try to put food for them somewhere quite away from your areas that you don't want them or if you don't want to inherate cats call your local animal selter.. sad part about cats tho is once you call they most of the time are just put to sleep or in my towns case shot .. cats just aren't as popular as dogs so it just depends on what you want to do for the cat s in question
Reply:go up to them and make a loud sssssssssssss noise kinda like a snake and that will scare them off
Reply:Feed them, of course!!!
%26lt;grin%26gt;
Reply:You can fence in your garden of you can scare them off however I would fence in the garden since they are probably looking for food or using the garden as a litter box.
Reply:Hose em downlike they were the rest of the plants. (Do NOT feed them!). Or get a dog.
Reply:i've seen people use mothballs as a deterrant... i could never do it just because you never know if a cat's going to do something stupid like eat one and then you have a dead kitty on your conscience, but i've heard it's safe and effective
Reply:Fifty years ago a country boy would have advised a bowl of milk and a shotgun. :)
Reply:er? nothing........ The dog poo's in the garden anyway... greeeeaattt.............
As for the cat? leave it alone, it'll leave on it's own accord.
If I really had to get rid of it... er? just walk out to the garden and it runs off..... easy huh?
Reply:a bowl of antifreeze should do it
Reply:I would give them some food.
I love cats!!!!!!!!!
Reply:eather take it in or sell it
Reply:feed the poor things they are hungry
Reply:sprinkle cayenne pepper around the garden and around the balcony. You have to keep putting it there after the wind blows it away or the rain washes it away,etc but cats hate it so should stay away. good luck
Reply:GET A LITTER BOX. OR A DOG.
Reply:Best bet is to put some tape sticky side up on the ground where they like to go for a little while. When they keep getting sticky paws they will get the picture. Cats are vain so they hate the stickiness.
Reply:Don't feed them, they'll go away.
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What do you do when you get stray cats in your garden?
Hi Christina...I'm assuming you may be asking how to prevent the cats from returning.
If so, common odours that are effective deterrents for cats are:
Citronella works best for cats as well as citrus scents such as orange or lemon (primarily towards cats), cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and mustard oil.
"Havahart's Cat Repellent" uses capsaicin pepper and oil of mustard as its active ingredients. It repels by both taste and odor, has a lemon scent.
Every animal responds differently to each of these. Some will not be phased by them and others will be quite revolting.
For training purposes they are applied on items that are to encourage avoidance behaviours and not for use with a squirt bottle as they could harm the eyes or respiratory system. Test each substance and observe to see which works as a deterrent so that accidental injestion does not occur as some could then be fatal.
Coleus plants can be effective, but every cat responds differently so it is uncertain without experimenting.
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/enotes/showa...
MOTHBALLS are toxic to cats which contains the ingredient Naphthalene. Mothballs are approximately twice as toxic as paradichlorobenzene, and cats are especially sensitive to naphthalene. Signs of ingestion of naphthalene mothballs include emesis, weakness, lethargy, brown-colored mucous membranes and collapses. Paradichlorobenzene mothballs may cause GI upset, ataxia, disorientation, and depression. Elevations in liver serum biochemical values may occur within 72 hours of indigestion.
Reply:You can buy a box of moth balls. That also keeps skunks away
Reply:Try to toss a stick or something to get their attention elsewhere and maybe they'll leave. Cats are cute though, so take pictures. haha
Reply:get a dog..
Reply:Turn on the water sprinkler.
Reply:assuming that your not wanting to harm the cats i would try to put food for them somewhere quite away from your areas that you don't want them or if you don't want to inherate cats call your local animal selter.. sad part about cats tho is once you call they most of the time are just put to sleep or in my towns case shot .. cats just aren't as popular as dogs so it just depends on what you want to do for the cat s in question
Reply:go up to them and make a loud sssssssssssss noise kinda like a snake and that will scare them off
Reply:Feed them, of course!!!
%26lt;grin%26gt;
Reply:You can fence in your garden of you can scare them off however I would fence in the garden since they are probably looking for food or using the garden as a litter box.
Reply:Hose em downlike they were the rest of the plants. (Do NOT feed them!). Or get a dog.
Reply:i've seen people use mothballs as a deterrant... i could never do it just because you never know if a cat's going to do something stupid like eat one and then you have a dead kitty on your conscience, but i've heard it's safe and effective
Reply:Fifty years ago a country boy would have advised a bowl of milk and a shotgun. :)
Reply:er? nothing........ The dog poo's in the garden anyway... greeeeaattt.............
As for the cat? leave it alone, it'll leave on it's own accord.
If I really had to get rid of it... er? just walk out to the garden and it runs off..... easy huh?
Reply:a bowl of antifreeze should do it
Reply:I would give them some food.
I love cats!!!!!!!!!
Reply:eather take it in or sell it
Reply:feed the poor things they are hungry
Reply:sprinkle cayenne pepper around the garden and around the balcony. You have to keep putting it there after the wind blows it away or the rain washes it away,etc but cats hate it so should stay away. good luck
Reply:GET A LITTER BOX. OR A DOG.
Reply:Best bet is to put some tape sticky side up on the ground where they like to go for a little while. When they keep getting sticky paws they will get the picture. Cats are vain so they hate the stickiness.
Reply:Don't feed them, they'll go away.
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What is the best way to keep kitty from using flower garden for a litter box ?
I have 3 grown kitties, and they all have started usng my new flower garden for their litter box . I guess they like the soft dirt. I heard that moth balls will help, so I tried sprinkling some around on top of the dirt, but it didnt help at all. Any help is appreciated very much. Thanks
What is the best way to keep kitty from using flower garden for a litter box ?
you can try cayenne pepper, lemon or orange rinds or coffee grounds. if those don't work, you can try a commercial cat repellent.
Good luck!!
Reply:Hi. I wish to thank everyone for the great answers I received. I decided the best thing to do is just keep my kitties inside. They dont like it of course, but it is safer for them. Thanks again for all the help and great answers ! Mary Report It
Reply:Moth balls are poisonous. Go to a grocery store that sells bulk spices %26amp; buy cayenne pepper. Sprinkle it in goo amounts where the cats are relieving themselves. Refresh the cayenne after watering or after it rains. Hope this helps.
Reply:Black pepper.. it is cheaper and works well!
Reply:The best way to keep your kitties out of your garden is to keep them in the house. They will not get fleas, ticks, and in general stay healthier. That said I guess you don't want the cat's in the house or your garden. There are a large number of things that will work, I don't know why every answer to a pet or animal problem is moth balls. You can check with your garden supply store for a list of things they would recommend for your problem. There are books in your local library that should cover this problem too. You could also check with your local vet for information on this problem. You should be careful with letting your cat's out side as there are a lot of plants that are poisonous to cat's that I'm sure you don't want them to get into. So I would recommend the Library then your local garden store, then your vet. Best of luck...
Reply:If they are outside and this is an "outside" flower garden don't worry about it. That is natural for them. However, I would make sure they don't contract any parasites etc. that may be in the soil. So they need vet check ups occasionally if they start showing signs out of the ordinary...If this is an indoor "flower garden", find a spot they cannot reach or get to...and try to reinforce the use of the normal litter box.
Reply:Well, if you have a wall of some sort around the flower garden, spray it with a diluted bleach mixture. Cat's sense of smell is so strong, they can't STAND the bleach odor and usually steer clear of it.
Reply:moth balls or chicken wire
Reply:Get rid of the moth balls, napthalene is toxic and can kill cats. Provide her with an alternative, you can get a cheap plastic tray and fill it with grass clippings or shredded newspaper or buy a commercial cat litter and put that in the garden for her to use. You will need to train her to use it, so you might need to confine her with the litter tray for a few days so she understands what it's for. Cats if given a choice will use what nature intended. You could try putting some wire mesh or weed mat over the garden, she won't be able to dig and this should deter her.
You could make a self composting litter tray, using soil and wood shavings, dig a hole in the ground and put those things into it. Turn them every so often and clean it out completely and put fresh litter into it. (you can use the compost on your garden) Where do you rather her to do it? In the neighbours garden instead or on your front doorstep?
Reply:Are they digging up your flowers? I heard planting marigolds deter rabbits because they dont like the smell, you may try that for cats, I can't guarantee anything. BUt if they are not digging up your flowers and its not stinking to high heaven, I say dont worry about it because its probably wonderful fertilizer for it!
What is the best way to keep kitty from using flower garden for a litter box ?
you can try cayenne pepper, lemon or orange rinds or coffee grounds. if those don't work, you can try a commercial cat repellent.
Good luck!!
Reply:Hi. I wish to thank everyone for the great answers I received. I decided the best thing to do is just keep my kitties inside. They dont like it of course, but it is safer for them. Thanks again for all the help and great answers ! Mary Report It
Reply:Moth balls are poisonous. Go to a grocery store that sells bulk spices %26amp; buy cayenne pepper. Sprinkle it in goo amounts where the cats are relieving themselves. Refresh the cayenne after watering or after it rains. Hope this helps.
Reply:Black pepper.. it is cheaper and works well!
Reply:The best way to keep your kitties out of your garden is to keep them in the house. They will not get fleas, ticks, and in general stay healthier. That said I guess you don't want the cat's in the house or your garden. There are a large number of things that will work, I don't know why every answer to a pet or animal problem is moth balls. You can check with your garden supply store for a list of things they would recommend for your problem. There are books in your local library that should cover this problem too. You could also check with your local vet for information on this problem. You should be careful with letting your cat's out side as there are a lot of plants that are poisonous to cat's that I'm sure you don't want them to get into. So I would recommend the Library then your local garden store, then your vet. Best of luck...
Reply:If they are outside and this is an "outside" flower garden don't worry about it. That is natural for them. However, I would make sure they don't contract any parasites etc. that may be in the soil. So they need vet check ups occasionally if they start showing signs out of the ordinary...If this is an indoor "flower garden", find a spot they cannot reach or get to...and try to reinforce the use of the normal litter box.
Reply:Well, if you have a wall of some sort around the flower garden, spray it with a diluted bleach mixture. Cat's sense of smell is so strong, they can't STAND the bleach odor and usually steer clear of it.
Reply:moth balls or chicken wire
Reply:Get rid of the moth balls, napthalene is toxic and can kill cats. Provide her with an alternative, you can get a cheap plastic tray and fill it with grass clippings or shredded newspaper or buy a commercial cat litter and put that in the garden for her to use. You will need to train her to use it, so you might need to confine her with the litter tray for a few days so she understands what it's for. Cats if given a choice will use what nature intended. You could try putting some wire mesh or weed mat over the garden, she won't be able to dig and this should deter her.
You could make a self composting litter tray, using soil and wood shavings, dig a hole in the ground and put those things into it. Turn them every so often and clean it out completely and put fresh litter into it. (you can use the compost on your garden) Where do you rather her to do it? In the neighbours garden instead or on your front doorstep?
Reply:Are they digging up your flowers? I heard planting marigolds deter rabbits because they dont like the smell, you may try that for cats, I can't guarantee anything. BUt if they are not digging up your flowers and its not stinking to high heaven, I say dont worry about it because its probably wonderful fertilizer for it!
The grass in my garden has yellow tips, and it looks like the roots are rotten. What can I do?
If I lift a patch of grass it looks like the roots are not in the soil, and they look yellow and decaying. The person who take care my garden use a hose to water the grass everyday, also he does it during the day when is very hot. I believe he is applying too much water. Any advise will be wellcome.
The grass in my garden has yellow tips, and it looks like the roots are rotten. What can I do?
Dont water grass during hot afternoons...it burns the grass.
Try watering at night or in the morning.
Use fertilizer!
Reply:call local gardener
Reply:I'd try applying turf builder to it sounds like it needs nutrients also if you water in hot sun it will burn your grass and its probably getting too much water depending were you live of course
Reply:Your lawn is obviously suffering from lack of proper care ,you should ask your gardener to rake it thoroughly to remove all dead grass then spike it to aerate the soil followed by a good fertilizer rich in nitrogen if there are weeds wait for two week after you fertilize and then apply a weed killer.If you live in an area that gets a lot of hot sunshine try to water only in the evening as this prevents the moisture being evaporated by the sun
The grass in my garden has yellow tips, and it looks like the roots are rotten. What can I do?
Dont water grass during hot afternoons...it burns the grass.
Try watering at night or in the morning.
Use fertilizer!
Reply:call local gardener
Reply:I'd try applying turf builder to it sounds like it needs nutrients also if you water in hot sun it will burn your grass and its probably getting too much water depending were you live of course
Reply:Your lawn is obviously suffering from lack of proper care ,you should ask your gardener to rake it thoroughly to remove all dead grass then spike it to aerate the soil followed by a good fertilizer rich in nitrogen if there are weeds wait for two week after you fertilize and then apply a weed killer.If you live in an area that gets a lot of hot sunshine try to water only in the evening as this prevents the moisture being evaporated by the sun
How to grow vegatable garden in Central Florida.?
We want to grow a garden in rural ocala. Will corn grow and most vegatables grow in this heat, with a lot of water?
How to grow vegatable garden in Central Florida.?
yes. sun and water and mabe a bit of plant food should do the trick. miracle grow works great.
Reply:You should be able to grow a great vegetable garden as long as you purchase plants/seeds that are suitable for your hardiness zone. Plants that thrive here in Utah would probably not do well there and vice versa. To figure out your zone, go to http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzma... Then just check the plant/seed packet to make sure it is compatible with your zone. Also, like the answer above, local nurseries are an invaluable source and usually sell plants suitable for your climate. Good luck!
~plantgirl of http://squarefootgardenblog.com
Reply:When we moved from California to Arizona I had to completely relearn gardening.
I found that the best resource is a local nursery. I admit to not doing most of my purchasing there because they're more expensive but the people at the nursery are more than happy to share their knowledge about what grows well in the local climate. You should go into a local nursery and chat up whoever is willing to talk.
How to grow vegatable garden in Central Florida.?
yes. sun and water and mabe a bit of plant food should do the trick. miracle grow works great.
Reply:You should be able to grow a great vegetable garden as long as you purchase plants/seeds that are suitable for your hardiness zone. Plants that thrive here in Utah would probably not do well there and vice versa. To figure out your zone, go to http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzma... Then just check the plant/seed packet to make sure it is compatible with your zone. Also, like the answer above, local nurseries are an invaluable source and usually sell plants suitable for your climate. Good luck!
~plantgirl of http://squarefootgardenblog.com
Reply:When we moved from California to Arizona I had to completely relearn gardening.
I found that the best resource is a local nursery. I admit to not doing most of my purchasing there because they're more expensive but the people at the nursery are more than happy to share their knowledge about what grows well in the local climate. You should go into a local nursery and chat up whoever is willing to talk.
How to grow vegatable garden in Central Florida.?
We want to grow a garden in rural ocala. Will corn grow and most vegatables grow in this heat, with a lot of water?
How to grow vegatable garden in Central Florida.?
yes. sun and water and mabe a bit of plant food should do the trick. miracle grow works great.
Reply:You should be able to grow a great vegetable garden as long as you purchase plants/seeds that are suitable for your hardiness zone. Plants that thrive here in Utah would probably not do well there and vice versa. To figure out your zone, go to http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzma... Then just check the plant/seed packet to make sure it is compatible with your zone. Also, like the answer above, local nurseries are an invaluable source and usually sell plants suitable for your climate. Good luck!
~plantgirl of http://squarefootgardenblog.com
Reply:When we moved from California to Arizona I had to completely relearn gardening.
I found that the best resource is a local nursery. I admit to not doing most of my purchasing there because they're more expensive but the people at the nursery are more than happy to share their knowledge about what grows well in the local climate. You should go into a local nursery and chat up whoever is willing to talk.
ljuliano11s
How to grow vegatable garden in Central Florida.?
yes. sun and water and mabe a bit of plant food should do the trick. miracle grow works great.
Reply:You should be able to grow a great vegetable garden as long as you purchase plants/seeds that are suitable for your hardiness zone. Plants that thrive here in Utah would probably not do well there and vice versa. To figure out your zone, go to http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzma... Then just check the plant/seed packet to make sure it is compatible with your zone. Also, like the answer above, local nurseries are an invaluable source and usually sell plants suitable for your climate. Good luck!
~plantgirl of http://squarefootgardenblog.com
Reply:When we moved from California to Arizona I had to completely relearn gardening.
I found that the best resource is a local nursery. I admit to not doing most of my purchasing there because they're more expensive but the people at the nursery are more than happy to share their knowledge about what grows well in the local climate. You should go into a local nursery and chat up whoever is willing to talk.
ljuliano11s
How do I keep birds from eating flowers in my container garden?
I have also seen squirrels and chipmunks, so I bought Shake Away--it seemed to work for the most part if I keep putting it out there. I also bought a pinwheel and some hologram ribbon that is supposed to keep birds away, but these have not worked--the birds keep going into the containers. I've replaced some of my flowers already, and when I see that they've been dug up (sometimes they've been removed completely and put on the ground) I just replant and hope that the roots take hold again. I have always lived on the second floor with a porch garden, and never had problems like this, even though there were a lot of birds. Now I'm on the first floor and I can't get them to stay away. There were a lot of neighbors that had bird feeders, and management requested they be removed because the squirrel problem was getting worse. Are they so hungry now they are going for the flowers? I cannot put moth balls out, since they cause me to have an asthma attack. Any suggestions would help!
How do I keep birds from eating flowers in my container garden?
You can try sound at different intervals--loud bangs or such to scare the little buggers away. Of course there is always my huskies!!! Or maybe a cat--my Murphy hunts extremely well and chases all the birds from the lawn!
Birds are tough because you are not always there to shoo them away. My daughter just emailed a picture of a nest of hatchlings in her hanging annual plant off her front pourch. They do not harm the flowers, just nest between them.
Also you may try to go a season without any containers to see if they forget about you next year!
may you should feed them so they leave the flowers alone!!
In any event good luck! Jane
Reply:try lightweight netting
How do I keep birds from eating flowers in my container garden?
You can try sound at different intervals--loud bangs or such to scare the little buggers away. Of course there is always my huskies!!! Or maybe a cat--my Murphy hunts extremely well and chases all the birds from the lawn!
Birds are tough because you are not always there to shoo them away. My daughter just emailed a picture of a nest of hatchlings in her hanging annual plant off her front pourch. They do not harm the flowers, just nest between them.
Also you may try to go a season without any containers to see if they forget about you next year!
may you should feed them so they leave the flowers alone!!
In any event good luck! Jane
Reply:try lightweight netting
How can we make a beautiful dish garden?
Good morning, my problem is that we're going to have a group dish garden competition this coming thursday. How can we make a beautiful dish garden wherein the materials are only cost 500? We're in the philippines so what plant also can you recommend? The school will only give the soil so we're free to choose any materials.Pls. reply!!!!
How can we make a beautiful dish garden?
You live in the beautiful Phillipines. Avail youself of the flora around you. it costs nothing, but be ecological, if you would.
Reply:Plant teacups? Dish Garden?
How can we make a beautiful dish garden?
You live in the beautiful Phillipines. Avail youself of the flora around you. it costs nothing, but be ecological, if you would.
Reply:Plant teacups? Dish Garden?
What is the Olive Garden uniform for servers?
I just got hired and the manager didn't tell me what the uniform is. And he expects me to wear it for training! I don't want to call him and sound stupid! Anyone knows the the uniform for a server at Olive Garden?
What is the Olive Garden uniform for servers?
black pants ,,,white shirt
Reply:Black pants, white button down shirt, and a tie (even if you are female). I promise this is right I used to work there...also don't forget black shoes
What is the Olive Garden uniform for servers?
black pants ,,,white shirt
Reply:Black pants, white button down shirt, and a tie (even if you are female). I promise this is right I used to work there...also don't forget black shoes
How to make a garden in a backyard that has tiles everywhere?
my mom wants to plant strawberrys even tho the seasons over but she wants to do it anyways. the only thing is that our backyard is filled with tiles, no dirt. it use to have grass and concrete but my dad just made a patio with tile flooring and decided to have the whole backyard cover with tile. is there a way to make a small garden with using planters. i have seen my neighbor with this type of brick but she tells me that the contractor didnt use concrete. how did they do it?. beside having a brick wall, how can i break the tile without damaging the other tile. my dad broke one before by using an axe but it brok another two without even touching it. this was during the installtion of the tile. note: the tiles are made out of porcelain. thanks
How to make a garden in a backyard that has tiles everywhere?
There are pots designed for strawberry culture called strawberry pots. You can find these in clay or plastic. Actually it is a good idea to plant in the fall so the plants are well established for spring.
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipst...
http://www.rainyside.com/container/YeOld...
http://www.rainyside.com/bookshelf/Conta...
http://www.gardening-guides.com/garden-d...
http://www.mcall.com/features/custom/hg/...
Fall planting guide
http://www.strawberryplants.com/planting...
Reply:So, I think you're asking how to remove the some of the tile, without breaking the rest? If the grout that he used was just cement, then just carefully chisel out the concrete where you want to remove the tile, and try prying up the unwanted tiles, they will probally break, but hopefully not the rest of the tiles.
I would also suggest raised beds is your backyard has been compacted alot, and if it had all been tiled, then i assume it was. Good luck
Reply:Strawberries can very easily be grown in pots. I do it all the time.
Reply:Many stores have plastic planter boxes that are big enough to be a mini garden - you shouldn't have to pay much if you go to a cheap store like cheap as chips, warehouse or dollar store - then you don't have to do anythinkg to the tiles and you can easily move them around depending on the season
Reply:Make her some planter boxes that she can use to plant them and bring them inside ( Being your out of season).....Just a thought. You could use a small 2 x 4 frame and a sheet of treated plywood. Drill some drain holes in the bottom so when she brings them inside you can place them on some form of drain pan. Hope this helps.
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How to make a garden in a backyard that has tiles everywhere?
There are pots designed for strawberry culture called strawberry pots. You can find these in clay or plastic. Actually it is a good idea to plant in the fall so the plants are well established for spring.
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipst...
http://www.rainyside.com/container/YeOld...
http://www.rainyside.com/bookshelf/Conta...
http://www.gardening-guides.com/garden-d...
http://www.mcall.com/features/custom/hg/...
Fall planting guide
http://www.strawberryplants.com/planting...
Reply:So, I think you're asking how to remove the some of the tile, without breaking the rest? If the grout that he used was just cement, then just carefully chisel out the concrete where you want to remove the tile, and try prying up the unwanted tiles, they will probally break, but hopefully not the rest of the tiles.
I would also suggest raised beds is your backyard has been compacted alot, and if it had all been tiled, then i assume it was. Good luck
Reply:Strawberries can very easily be grown in pots. I do it all the time.
Reply:Many stores have plastic planter boxes that are big enough to be a mini garden - you shouldn't have to pay much if you go to a cheap store like cheap as chips, warehouse or dollar store - then you don't have to do anythinkg to the tiles and you can easily move them around depending on the season
Reply:Make her some planter boxes that she can use to plant them and bring them inside ( Being your out of season).....Just a thought. You could use a small 2 x 4 frame and a sheet of treated plywood. Drill some drain holes in the bottom so when she brings them inside you can place them on some form of drain pan. Hope this helps.
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How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower garden?
There is a picket fence around the garden but the dog are small enough to fit through it. What will repel them? Mothballs don't work.
How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower garden?
Sprinkle dried coffee grounds around the plants, good for the plants, but dogs seem to want to travel elsewhere for digging
Reply:Chicken wire may do the trick. Of course they may be big enough that they can topple the chicken wire. Try building a box around your flowers that's tall enough to keep them out.
Reply:Could it depend on the breed of dog ? My front yard -chain linked- and electrified- has been "landscaped " by two Great Pyrenees for 8 years. They are of the ones who dig fox holes summer and winter, sometimes yo will only see a nose or ears sticking out of the snow !
Electric fencing works just great also-the dogs learn very quickly where not to touch. For breeds such as the Prys ,who use double dew-claws to climb even 6 ft. fencing
it is essential.
Reply:.410 double-barrel loaded with rock salt.
Reply:electric fence. or collar that shocks them.
How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower garden?
Sprinkle dried coffee grounds around the plants, good for the plants, but dogs seem to want to travel elsewhere for digging
Reply:Chicken wire may do the trick. Of course they may be big enough that they can topple the chicken wire. Try building a box around your flowers that's tall enough to keep them out.
Reply:Could it depend on the breed of dog ? My front yard -chain linked- and electrified- has been "landscaped " by two Great Pyrenees for 8 years. They are of the ones who dig fox holes summer and winter, sometimes yo will only see a nose or ears sticking out of the snow !
Electric fencing works just great also-the dogs learn very quickly where not to touch. For breeds such as the Prys ,who use double dew-claws to climb even 6 ft. fencing
it is essential.
Reply:.410 double-barrel loaded with rock salt.
Reply:electric fence. or collar that shocks them.
What is the recipe for the Olive Garden's salad dressing?
I have tried two online recipes but they dont taste like it. Isnt anyone out there employed by the olive garden that can tell me the truth?! Could I walk into a Olive garden and ask to buy a container of it.. or would that be too wierd? Im pregnant and craving it! Thanks!
What is the recipe for the Olive Garden's salad dressing?
OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
1/2 cup white or red wine vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry pectin (used to thicken jelly)
2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg substitue
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
pinch of oregano
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds -Or- in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds -Or- use a wand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Chill at least 1 hour.
Reply:LOL I also craved there salad when I was pregnant.
Reply:I don't know if you'll find it there or not, but try Kopykat.com. You'll see what I mean. Have fun!!!
Reply:i wish i knew and no if you went to an Olive garden and asked to buy a Jar that wouldn't be weird at all.
Reply:We would all like that recipe.
Reply:Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Copykat Recipe1/2 C. Mayonnaise
1/3 C. White Vinegar
1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt - or one clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Olive Garden Salad Mix
Methods/steps
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed. If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.
http://www.copykat.com
Reply:OMG
you would want an 'empolyee' ! to risk their job
for 2 points
Silly
Get a job and take yourself to the garden
What is the recipe for the Olive Garden's salad dressing?
OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
1/2 cup white or red wine vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons dry pectin (used to thicken jelly)
2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg substitue
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
pinch of oregano
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds -Or- in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds -Or- use a wand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Chill at least 1 hour.
Reply:LOL I also craved there salad when I was pregnant.
Reply:I don't know if you'll find it there or not, but try Kopykat.com. You'll see what I mean. Have fun!!!
Reply:i wish i knew and no if you went to an Olive garden and asked to buy a Jar that wouldn't be weird at all.
Reply:We would all like that recipe.
Reply:Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Copykat Recipe1/2 C. Mayonnaise
1/3 C. White Vinegar
1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt - or one clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Olive Garden Salad Mix
Methods/steps
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed. If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.
http://www.copykat.com
Reply:OMG
you would want an 'empolyee' ! to risk their job
for 2 points
Silly
Get a job and take yourself to the garden
Who invented the first garden rake?
Who was the first person to invent the garden rake or the toothbrush? Need for a report soon
Who invented the first garden rake?
At one time I was thinking that I had invented it as much as I used to rake, but then I got a leaf blower....lol....I know that this didnt help but thought someone may be in a mood for some humor this morning........Have a good day....
Reply:bill clinton
Reply:A black man ! Black people invented everything in this country!
Reply:The first gardeners
Reply:Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush.
Reply:This is a time lkine u can include some highlights
http://www.gardendigest.com/timegl.htm
if these folks were digging irrigation there were obviously some tools used.
I have a book with pictures of indian style paintings with what looks like a three pronged hand rake in about 1000b.c. but these wre used to help dig irrigation in the peruvian mountains by th Incans.
From what I can tell also that the garden rake seems to be evolved from a long line of ancient tools from the weichted bundles of sticks used 40,000 years ago to the plows of about 3,000 b.c., to what the incans used at 1,000 b.c.
Here is a book with the story of garden tools
http://www.abbeville.com/bookpage.asp?IS...
you may find it at ur local library.
http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews69...
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/egyp...
In looking for one single person who invented I cannot find, it seems like it may have been a tool of necessity way back, brought into modernday by folks who really wanted to lessen the burden of work with lighter woods and metals.
You may also be able to find something in archeology may the first unearthed garden rake.
wish I could have been more help
at least we both learned something about the history of gardening and agriculkture.
Who invented the first garden rake?
At one time I was thinking that I had invented it as much as I used to rake, but then I got a leaf blower....lol....I know that this didnt help but thought someone may be in a mood for some humor this morning........Have a good day....
Reply:bill clinton
Reply:A black man ! Black people invented everything in this country!
Reply:The first gardeners
Reply:Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush.
Reply:This is a time lkine u can include some highlights
http://www.gardendigest.com/timegl.htm
if these folks were digging irrigation there were obviously some tools used.
I have a book with pictures of indian style paintings with what looks like a three pronged hand rake in about 1000b.c. but these wre used to help dig irrigation in the peruvian mountains by th Incans.
From what I can tell also that the garden rake seems to be evolved from a long line of ancient tools from the weichted bundles of sticks used 40,000 years ago to the plows of about 3,000 b.c., to what the incans used at 1,000 b.c.
Here is a book with the story of garden tools
http://www.abbeville.com/bookpage.asp?IS...
you may find it at ur local library.
http://historiccamdencounty.com/ccnews69...
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/egyp...
In looking for one single person who invented I cannot find, it seems like it may have been a tool of necessity way back, brought into modernday by folks who really wanted to lessen the burden of work with lighter woods and metals.
You may also be able to find something in archeology may the first unearthed garden rake.
wish I could have been more help
at least we both learned something about the history of gardening and agriculkture.
How long does it take to get a gold garden badge in the sims 2?
My sim all ready got a bronze garden badge and he keep gardening and gardening but still he doesn't get a silver graden badge.
How long does it take to get a gold garden badge in the sims 2?
it isnt a set time, it is how well you do and how many products you make, If you can tell each time you make so many some skill point goes up. If you have that skill almost all the way up in the first place the badges will come faster. There are cheats to get your skill points up, which could help!
and this cheat to make all of the life points go up so your sim doesnt have to eat or sleep will help as well: maxmotives
hope i helped!
a sim lover!
Reply:there is no time. just wait a couple of days and you'll get it.
payday loan
How long does it take to get a gold garden badge in the sims 2?
it isnt a set time, it is how well you do and how many products you make, If you can tell each time you make so many some skill point goes up. If you have that skill almost all the way up in the first place the badges will come faster. There are cheats to get your skill points up, which could help!
and this cheat to make all of the life points go up so your sim doesnt have to eat or sleep will help as well: maxmotives
hope i helped!
a sim lover!
Reply:there is no time. just wait a couple of days and you'll get it.
payday loan
How do you keep a dog from eating veggies from your garden?
My husband has this dog...Lucy. She's a precious animal %26amp; sweet as can be. My husband and i are seperated and still own a home together. He lives in our home w/Lucy and a friend of his.As we are seperated...I do not live there and cannot watch her when she goes out. Well, to make a LONG story short. I still have a garden over there since we have been seperated. Lucy likes to use my cucumbers as a chew toy. How do i keep her from eating my my veggies up? Any advice?
How do you keep a dog from eating veggies from your garden?
My father used fencing with a strand or 2 of electrified wire.
He would only leave the power on for the first few weeks after planting. By then the dog had learned to stay away.
Or you could just build a sturdy fence around the garden.
I know some people who use a pepper spray product for bugs. They tell me it has the added benefit of keeping their dogs away.
Reply:get one of those shock collars
Reply:my grandpa uses lemon scented dish detergent and swears by it. it is supposed to work on insects as well. just dilute by half and spray on. animals and insects hate it.
Reply:put a fence around your garden.
How do you keep a dog from eating veggies from your garden?
My father used fencing with a strand or 2 of electrified wire.
He would only leave the power on for the first few weeks after planting. By then the dog had learned to stay away.
Or you could just build a sturdy fence around the garden.
I know some people who use a pepper spray product for bugs. They tell me it has the added benefit of keeping their dogs away.
Reply:get one of those shock collars
Reply:my grandpa uses lemon scented dish detergent and swears by it. it is supposed to work on insects as well. just dilute by half and spray on. animals and insects hate it.
Reply:put a fence around your garden.
What makes dull, dirty green leaves of garden plants look clean and shiny ?
It is a tropical garden in Indonesia. And we do not get anything for that porpose in the gardening shop.
What makes dull, dirty green leaves of garden plants look clean and shiny ?
CLEANING
Indoor plants may collect dust or greasy films that dull their appearance, making them less attractive. Clean leaves are favorable to healthy growth. Also, cleaning helps control insects and enhances the plants’ attractive-ness. Products that clean and shine leaves are generally not recommended because the waxy coating residue may interfere with air exchange. Never use these products on plants that have hairy leaves, such as African violets.
The best way to clean leaves that are not hairy is to dampen a soft cloth with water and wipe the lower and upper surfaces of each leaf. An alternative is to place the entire plant outdoors or in the shower to rinse it off. Plants with hairy leaves should not be dusted with a wet cloth but with a soft cosmetic brush. A pressure sprayer may be employed.
Use a soft brush, damp cloth, sponge, feather duster or simply rinse plants with a gentle shower of water. Put one cloth or sponge in each hand and clean the upper and lower leaf surfaces at the same time.
To develop a high shine on many foliage plants, rub the leaves gently with soft cheesecloth or a camel's hair or sable brush.
Reply:I concur with your previous answer - wipe the leaves over with a clean sponge (cloth) dampened with milk.
Reply:I use milk to clean my house plants which leaves the plant with a glossy shine.
Reply:I was told to use pledge furniture polish
What makes dull, dirty green leaves of garden plants look clean and shiny ?
CLEANING
Indoor plants may collect dust or greasy films that dull their appearance, making them less attractive. Clean leaves are favorable to healthy growth. Also, cleaning helps control insects and enhances the plants’ attractive-ness. Products that clean and shine leaves are generally not recommended because the waxy coating residue may interfere with air exchange. Never use these products on plants that have hairy leaves, such as African violets.
The best way to clean leaves that are not hairy is to dampen a soft cloth with water and wipe the lower and upper surfaces of each leaf. An alternative is to place the entire plant outdoors or in the shower to rinse it off. Plants with hairy leaves should not be dusted with a wet cloth but with a soft cosmetic brush. A pressure sprayer may be employed.
Use a soft brush, damp cloth, sponge, feather duster or simply rinse plants with a gentle shower of water. Put one cloth or sponge in each hand and clean the upper and lower leaf surfaces at the same time.
To develop a high shine on many foliage plants, rub the leaves gently with soft cheesecloth or a camel's hair or sable brush.
Reply:I concur with your previous answer - wipe the leaves over with a clean sponge (cloth) dampened with milk.
Reply:I use milk to clean my house plants which leaves the plant with a glossy shine.
Reply:I was told to use pledge furniture polish
How do I get rid of termites from a garden bed?
I have a garden bed elevated surrounded by bricks. It has been infested with termites for some years now. Last year, I put down termite pellets and sprayed poison on the places where they mostly were. It didn't solve the problem and they ate and destroyed a rosebush. There are many "treatments" for termites in the garden store, but which one is best and what is the best meathod to eliminate them from my garden and from ever coming back?
How do I get rid of termites from a garden bed?
I would look for the stuff you put in the ground as stakes. Those plastic stakes have a sustance they eat and take back to their nest and that sterilizes the nest, so they de off pretty fast. But I have never heard of termites eating a live rose bush before, so I am wondering if the reason your termite solution did not work is because these are something else. I would mix 1 Tablespoon Boric Acid (from first aid section of pharmacy) with 1 Tablespoon Sugar and 1/3 Cup of water. Mix this up, put it in a paper cup with the the lip cut down close to the mixture and then place this in the bed. Cover it with a pot but nor tightly - you want the insects to find it. If they take this home to share, it will dessicate the nest and kill them that way.
Reply:Don't use pine mulch in your landscaping. I made that mistake but am slowly getting rid of it. Fortunately not close to the house. I have heard of the salt and soapy water before, don't know if they work. Wal-Mart and the hardware stores all sell stuff that are suppose to kill them, but you gotta get rid of their food supply. (and I really liked the look of the pine bark mulch)
Reply:Termites are attracted to wood. Especially from things like old roots from dead trees. Do your best to remove things like this from the garden bed. The standard treatment today is the use of a product called Termidor. Termidor has been tested by the EPA since 1994 and has a 100 percent control rate for termites in the United States. Termidor is safe around children and pets and has no offensive odors. The active ingredient in Termidor is fipronil, which has been used extensively on dogs and cats for flea and tick control. You will have to get a licensed professional out to apply this. There are other more organic treatments that you may want try. . Check these two links out below.
Reply:buy some epsom salt and sprinkle it on were the termites are and spray some ordanary soap water on them
How do I get rid of termites from a garden bed?
I would look for the stuff you put in the ground as stakes. Those plastic stakes have a sustance they eat and take back to their nest and that sterilizes the nest, so they de off pretty fast. But I have never heard of termites eating a live rose bush before, so I am wondering if the reason your termite solution did not work is because these are something else. I would mix 1 Tablespoon Boric Acid (from first aid section of pharmacy) with 1 Tablespoon Sugar and 1/3 Cup of water. Mix this up, put it in a paper cup with the the lip cut down close to the mixture and then place this in the bed. Cover it with a pot but nor tightly - you want the insects to find it. If they take this home to share, it will dessicate the nest and kill them that way.
Reply:Don't use pine mulch in your landscaping. I made that mistake but am slowly getting rid of it. Fortunately not close to the house. I have heard of the salt and soapy water before, don't know if they work. Wal-Mart and the hardware stores all sell stuff that are suppose to kill them, but you gotta get rid of their food supply. (and I really liked the look of the pine bark mulch)
Reply:Termites are attracted to wood. Especially from things like old roots from dead trees. Do your best to remove things like this from the garden bed. The standard treatment today is the use of a product called Termidor. Termidor has been tested by the EPA since 1994 and has a 100 percent control rate for termites in the United States. Termidor is safe around children and pets and has no offensive odors. The active ingredient in Termidor is fipronil, which has been used extensively on dogs and cats for flea and tick control. You will have to get a licensed professional out to apply this. There are other more organic treatments that you may want try. . Check these two links out below.
Reply:buy some epsom salt and sprinkle it on were the termites are and spray some ordanary soap water on them
What is the best way to grow peanuts in a home garden?
I will be trying to grow them as a special project for my 8 year old daughter to have fun in the garden and learn to grow her own food.
What is the best way to grow peanuts in a home garden?
After the danger of frost has past, prepare some loose well-drained soil, plant peanuts 1" to 1 1/2" deep, 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 24" to 36" apart. Water as needed, Weed as needed, watch peanuts grow. Harvest when leaves start turning yellow.
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What is the best way to grow peanuts in a home garden?
After the danger of frost has past, prepare some loose well-drained soil, plant peanuts 1" to 1 1/2" deep, 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 24" to 36" apart. Water as needed, Weed as needed, watch peanuts grow. Harvest when leaves start turning yellow.
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racing shoes
How do I train a group of squirrels to defend my garden?
I want to have a group of squirrels defend my garden from moles, chipmunks, deer, raccoons, nutria, bats, children, etc. Any suggestions on how to do this?
How do I train a group of squirrels to defend my garden?
Lots and lots of nuts.
Reply:lol...seriously? call chip and dale.
Reply:You can't!
Reply:I don't know but that would be pretty freakin' cool and if you do figure it out I wanna see that in action...
Reply:Well, first you need a catchy group name, then if the uniform is snazzy you have a better chance of recruits. Consider education reimbursement or something to get them in, or even a draft.
You have to be firm with squirrels. Try some dummies of children, raccoons to practice attacking. Awol squirrels are pretty common, so fencing them in for drilling may work. Then again, a good fence would solve most of your problems anyway, wouldn't it?
Edited to add- for God's sake- don't introduce lasers until you have an elite fighting squad of the BEST of the BEST. Listen people- this guy is JUST STARTING his squirrel army- Lasers are chapter 5! Don't rush it! Everybody wants to be a hero, don't they. Remember that squirrels have bushy tails. FLAMMABLE bushy tails. Get some marksmen before the lasers, for crying out loud.
Go get 'em! Then write an e-book!
Reply:I think you should feed them some Peanuts and Redbull (because it will give them wings) so now they are flying squirrels. Now Put then through a boot camp. :)
Reply:seriously man u cant train squirrels . they are wild animals and they stay away from humans wont b able to cath them easily secondly they wont obey u. it u give them food they wont it it from ur hand and if u keep it and hide then they would just pic up that food and run away. this means you will not b getting any opportunity to train them. and if uill catch them in cage then they will act weird usually bcz they are afraid inside a cage and the feel insecure. the most important thin that u should thrust into your mind is squirrels dont like to come near humans or other creatures bigger than them so u forget that they will ever attack anyone especially humans no matter if they are kids or adults. if u want to catch it then i think i can help u . i have caught a squirrel my self and i can send u its photos and way how i did it if u email me or chat with me. spark_gaurav_gg@yahoo.co.in
i hope this would help u in knowing more about squirrels
Reply:Attach lasers to their heads.
Reply:Just give me some of the drugs you take.
Reply:With nuts. :)
Let me know how it works out!
Reply:Do what other people do and get a dog or even some geese. If not then go with the idea of lasers strapped to their heads.
Reply:It involves a skunk, twelve bottles of orange Gatorade, Richard Simmons, and a pair of brass knuckles. Put simply, you're better off letting mother nature kick your garden's ***.
How do I train a group of squirrels to defend my garden?
Lots and lots of nuts.
Reply:lol...seriously? call chip and dale.
Reply:You can't!
Reply:I don't know but that would be pretty freakin' cool and if you do figure it out I wanna see that in action...
Reply:Well, first you need a catchy group name, then if the uniform is snazzy you have a better chance of recruits. Consider education reimbursement or something to get them in, or even a draft.
You have to be firm with squirrels. Try some dummies of children, raccoons to practice attacking. Awol squirrels are pretty common, so fencing them in for drilling may work. Then again, a good fence would solve most of your problems anyway, wouldn't it?
Edited to add- for God's sake- don't introduce lasers until you have an elite fighting squad of the BEST of the BEST. Listen people- this guy is JUST STARTING his squirrel army- Lasers are chapter 5! Don't rush it! Everybody wants to be a hero, don't they. Remember that squirrels have bushy tails. FLAMMABLE bushy tails. Get some marksmen before the lasers, for crying out loud.
Go get 'em! Then write an e-book!
Reply:I think you should feed them some Peanuts and Redbull (because it will give them wings) so now they are flying squirrels. Now Put then through a boot camp. :)
Reply:seriously man u cant train squirrels . they are wild animals and they stay away from humans wont b able to cath them easily secondly they wont obey u. it u give them food they wont it it from ur hand and if u keep it and hide then they would just pic up that food and run away. this means you will not b getting any opportunity to train them. and if uill catch them in cage then they will act weird usually bcz they are afraid inside a cage and the feel insecure. the most important thin that u should thrust into your mind is squirrels dont like to come near humans or other creatures bigger than them so u forget that they will ever attack anyone especially humans no matter if they are kids or adults. if u want to catch it then i think i can help u . i have caught a squirrel my self and i can send u its photos and way how i did it if u email me or chat with me. spark_gaurav_gg@yahoo.co.in
i hope this would help u in knowing more about squirrels
Reply:Attach lasers to their heads.
Reply:Just give me some of the drugs you take.
Reply:With nuts. :)
Let me know how it works out!
Reply:Do what other people do and get a dog or even some geese. If not then go with the idea of lasers strapped to their heads.
Reply:It involves a skunk, twelve bottles of orange Gatorade, Richard Simmons, and a pair of brass knuckles. Put simply, you're better off letting mother nature kick your garden's ***.
What can i grow in a shingle garden?
We have a complete shingle garden and i want to make it look prettier, but dont know what, if anything will grow in it, besides weeds lol.
Ive tried digging down and putting a liner and soil in but dont want to have to do this all over the garden, would prefer something i can plant directly into the shingle.
What can i grow in a shingle garden?
Try bulbs that will naturalize through the gravel. Scilla and species tulips spring to mind. You could also try Helianthemum depending on your plant zone. One plant will grow in a 3ft round but only has a small root area. It grows no higher than a foot and is smothered in poppy like flowers. They come in all colours as well. Grasses low growing would work well as would some alpines....Dianthus, Arabis, Aubretia, Cerastrium (gets rather large!) Pulsatilla and Erinus. Then the perennials such as Eryngium and Irises. Lets not forget herbs...Thyme, Oregano, Winter savoury, Lavender, Hyssop to name a few.
Make sure you check your planting zone before purchasing any of these.
Reply:try grasses there are a lot of different ones i have them around my pond which is shingle looks great you can even get black grasses that have violet flowers tall brown ones that curl round .green ones that have yellow stripes tyhey look really good grouped together with rocks and solar lights.
Reply:Put pansies or primroses in or perennials.The beauty of shingle is that a lot of things self seed, in the gravel,so it increases each year.Any seeds should germinate and spread each year and it's cheap and the right time to do it
Reply:You could get a range of alpines from the garden centre and put them into large pots and bury the pots in the shingle with just the plant showing. Fot structure, you could get some nice pots and put larger plants in them and set them in groups on the shingle
Reply:Buddlea
Reply:Why not use tubs / planters placed on the shingle with plants in.
Reply:Try growing shingles???
Ive tried digging down and putting a liner and soil in but dont want to have to do this all over the garden, would prefer something i can plant directly into the shingle.
What can i grow in a shingle garden?
Try bulbs that will naturalize through the gravel. Scilla and species tulips spring to mind. You could also try Helianthemum depending on your plant zone. One plant will grow in a 3ft round but only has a small root area. It grows no higher than a foot and is smothered in poppy like flowers. They come in all colours as well. Grasses low growing would work well as would some alpines....Dianthus, Arabis, Aubretia, Cerastrium (gets rather large!) Pulsatilla and Erinus. Then the perennials such as Eryngium and Irises. Lets not forget herbs...Thyme, Oregano, Winter savoury, Lavender, Hyssop to name a few.
Make sure you check your planting zone before purchasing any of these.
Reply:try grasses there are a lot of different ones i have them around my pond which is shingle looks great you can even get black grasses that have violet flowers tall brown ones that curl round .green ones that have yellow stripes tyhey look really good grouped together with rocks and solar lights.
Reply:Put pansies or primroses in or perennials.The beauty of shingle is that a lot of things self seed, in the gravel,so it increases each year.Any seeds should germinate and spread each year and it's cheap and the right time to do it
Reply:You could get a range of alpines from the garden centre and put them into large pots and bury the pots in the shingle with just the plant showing. Fot structure, you could get some nice pots and put larger plants in them and set them in groups on the shingle
Reply:Buddlea
Reply:Why not use tubs / planters placed on the shingle with plants in.
Reply:Try growing shingles???
How do I keep a neighborhood cat out of my wildflower garden?
The neighborhood cat loves my front yard wildflower garden. He sprays it and uses it as a litter box. What is a pet friendly way to keep him out?
How do I keep a neighborhood cat out of my wildflower garden?
Mothballs! They hate the smell and
will walk away.
Reply:go to the pet store and ask for cat repellants. Or get the neighbors to control their cat.
Reply:vigilance. pet friendly way would be to get a dog.
Reply:Sprinkle crushed red pepper through out your garden. You know the kind of red pepper that is on the table with the parmesan cheese at pizza places? That should do it.
Reply:water gun, air soft gun, paintball gun, BB gun, .22, .38, .45, .44 mag, ok how about a dog?
Reply:Orange peels. I tie a few to my christmas every year it works!
Reply:try pepper it worked for me
Reply:don't grow any catnip. :)
How do I keep a neighborhood cat out of my wildflower garden?
Mothballs! They hate the smell and
will walk away.
Reply:go to the pet store and ask for cat repellants. Or get the neighbors to control their cat.
Reply:vigilance. pet friendly way would be to get a dog.
Reply:Sprinkle crushed red pepper through out your garden. You know the kind of red pepper that is on the table with the parmesan cheese at pizza places? That should do it.
Reply:water gun, air soft gun, paintball gun, BB gun, .22, .38, .45, .44 mag, ok how about a dog?
Reply:Orange peels. I tie a few to my christmas every year it works!
Reply:try pepper it worked for me
Reply:don't grow any catnip. :)
How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?
We are having a Vegetable garden this year. We live near Midland, MI. It will be a 1,000 Sq. feet garden but we do not have a whole lot of money. How can I get free Soil, mulch, Compost, manurer, tools, seeds, plants and anything like that?
How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?
First ask co-workers who own homes, homeowners always have stuff they want to get rid of. Also in the local papers at the beginning of the want ads they list the free stuff and you can also list what you're looking for. Don't forget the hardware store has all that stuff also and if you know anyone there they can help you, sometimes the bags of the stuff you need break in transit or even at the store, tell them not to throw it away and save it for you. Plants you can get from the nursery again some get messed up in transit and they get rid of them. Last let the neighborhood know what you're in need of. And last you can ask at your church. good luck.........Tell me how you make out.
Reply:a pack of seeds costs like, a dollar at wal-mart. Start your plants from seed instead of buying started plants. the soil around Midland is good, so you shouldn't need a lot of fertilizer or soil amendments. You might check with local dairy farms to see if they have manure you could haul off.. Sometimes municipalities have yard waste recycling and offer mulch (crappy mulch, but mulch nonetheless) to residents for free.
for tools.. try estate and yard sales to pick up some on the cheap.
Sorry, but you get what you pay for.. free stuff is either junk or what one perceives as junk.
Remember- If someone gives you something.. you should give them back.. you need to share your garden goodies with them.
Reply:www.craigslist.com under free stuff
Reply:ask your neighbors people at church etc. or put a ad in the paper. nothing is FREE in this world so offer anyone that responds to your request some of the bounty when it comes time to harvest
Reply:1. www.craigslist.com - they'll have a site for the closest large city - probably Midland. Lots of free or for-trade stuff!!
2. As-is stores for the Goodwill, Salvation Army -this is the last stop for Goodwill stuff if no-one buys it. I've got pots and seed trays there for close to nothing.
3. www.freetreesandplants.com - still have to pay for shipping ($7.95 per unit - usually two plants) but I've received items in good condition from that company. Check it out!
4. Get online and look for rabbitries, stables, etc, and offer to haul off manure for them - they will be glad to get rid of it, but you have to provide the shovel, wheelbarrow, and vehicle. Just use a piece of plastic to protect your van or car if it needs to go inside anything other than a truck.
5. I have heard you can buy seeds at Wal-Mart on food stamps, but I have not personally tried this.
6. Free tools can often be found in the junky parts of town near the end of the month, when people are getting evicted and can't take everything - just scan the alleys and front yards on garbage day. But do it early before the truck comes. Techincally any garbage put in or near a can belongs to the garbage company - go figure - why they would care is beyond me - I've never had a problem but just be aware of the rule.
HAVE FUN!! Starting a veggie garden is great exercise and so healthy for your family! Good job!
beauty
How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?
First ask co-workers who own homes, homeowners always have stuff they want to get rid of. Also in the local papers at the beginning of the want ads they list the free stuff and you can also list what you're looking for. Don't forget the hardware store has all that stuff also and if you know anyone there they can help you, sometimes the bags of the stuff you need break in transit or even at the store, tell them not to throw it away and save it for you. Plants you can get from the nursery again some get messed up in transit and they get rid of them. Last let the neighborhood know what you're in need of. And last you can ask at your church. good luck.........Tell me how you make out.
Reply:a pack of seeds costs like, a dollar at wal-mart. Start your plants from seed instead of buying started plants. the soil around Midland is good, so you shouldn't need a lot of fertilizer or soil amendments. You might check with local dairy farms to see if they have manure you could haul off.. Sometimes municipalities have yard waste recycling and offer mulch (crappy mulch, but mulch nonetheless) to residents for free.
for tools.. try estate and yard sales to pick up some on the cheap.
Sorry, but you get what you pay for.. free stuff is either junk or what one perceives as junk.
Remember- If someone gives you something.. you should give them back.. you need to share your garden goodies with them.
Reply:www.craigslist.com under free stuff
Reply:ask your neighbors people at church etc. or put a ad in the paper. nothing is FREE in this world so offer anyone that responds to your request some of the bounty when it comes time to harvest
Reply:1. www.craigslist.com - they'll have a site for the closest large city - probably Midland. Lots of free or for-trade stuff!!
2. As-is stores for the Goodwill, Salvation Army -this is the last stop for Goodwill stuff if no-one buys it. I've got pots and seed trays there for close to nothing.
3. www.freetreesandplants.com - still have to pay for shipping ($7.95 per unit - usually two plants) but I've received items in good condition from that company. Check it out!
4. Get online and look for rabbitries, stables, etc, and offer to haul off manure for them - they will be glad to get rid of it, but you have to provide the shovel, wheelbarrow, and vehicle. Just use a piece of plastic to protect your van or car if it needs to go inside anything other than a truck.
5. I have heard you can buy seeds at Wal-Mart on food stamps, but I have not personally tried this.
6. Free tools can often be found in the junky parts of town near the end of the month, when people are getting evicted and can't take everything - just scan the alleys and front yards on garbage day. But do it early before the truck comes. Techincally any garbage put in or near a can belongs to the garbage company - go figure - why they would care is beyond me - I've never had a problem but just be aware of the rule.
HAVE FUN!! Starting a veggie garden is great exercise and so healthy for your family! Good job!
beauty
Is it too late in the season to start a container garden?
I would like to start a container garden. I am thinking about mint, cilantro, maybe lavender and a few veggies: tomatoes and peppers. Is it too late in the season to start?
Is it too late in the season to start a container garden?
You can still start a garden, but you may not get a significant amount of whatever your growing. Depending on where you live and when the cooler temps start, you may get more or less growth. You can plant herbs in your home and they will grow fine. Tomatos and peppers on the other hand get much bigger plants and you may not be able to move them in the house later. I wouldn't start any seeds. They take weeks to germinate and by the time they were big enough to produce anything it would be too cold.
Reply:Tomatoes wont do well inside but peppers will come back next year if kept in a sunny window. They are actually perennials in warmer climates. I took one of my container peppers in last year and put it outside in June and I've gotten 3 peppers from it.
You can grow many herbs inside year round.
Is it too late in the season to start a container garden?
You can still start a garden, but you may not get a significant amount of whatever your growing. Depending on where you live and when the cooler temps start, you may get more or less growth. You can plant herbs in your home and they will grow fine. Tomatos and peppers on the other hand get much bigger plants and you may not be able to move them in the house later. I wouldn't start any seeds. They take weeks to germinate and by the time they were big enough to produce anything it would be too cold.
Reply:Tomatoes wont do well inside but peppers will come back next year if kept in a sunny window. They are actually perennials in warmer climates. I took one of my container peppers in last year and put it outside in June and I've gotten 3 peppers from it.
You can grow many herbs inside year round.
What are some easy flowers I can grow in my backyard garden?
I want to make a small flower garden. what are some easy growable flowers that can stand humid weather?
What are some easy flowers I can grow in my backyard garden?
You don't say what part of the country you live in. I live on the eastern coast of U.S. I like dianthus, they smell nice and they come back again the following year.Along with daisys, which are easy, and morning glories or moonflowers, marigolds are easy, impatients, petunias, geraniams, , sunflowers do grow nice also, give them room to grow, they realy are large some brands. batchlor buttons, pansies,day lilies, there realy is alot to choose from. take a trip to your local green house and see for yourself,. You are bound to get ideas and advice from other nature lovers that will be shopping there.good luck.
Reply:Cannabis
Reply:go native plants
Reply:I am not really sure about flowering plants, but when I lived in Key Largo Florida, we had a shady garden under 3 or 4 low trees. We had alot of "creeping Jew"... I don't know the proper name for it, it is a purple and green leafed plant that doesn't flower, but is also great inside, and can grow huge.. It really is a pretty plant... Also, ferns grew really well there and all sorts of air plants oh, yeah,, and gardenias.. and night jasmine... which both smell fantastic if you have the room and a few years to let them grow...
Reply:you can grow sunflower in your garden.It is just easy to grow that plant and it is a beautiful for the garden
Reply:Any partly shade in you garden, if so tulips,iris,%26amp;gladiolas are fairly easy.
Reply:Chrysanthemums are very nice and come in a variety of colors so you can mix and match em or mix with other plants that will return the following year. Lily of the valley likes shaded areas along with ferns and pansys which all look good together. These plant will spread and you can then thin them and transfer them to other areas or give to a friend. These will all also return next year too. I also like bachelor buttons and sweet william, they spread quickly and seed so you can either collect the seeds and plant them in other areas or just let them do their thing. these are also in lots of mixed different colors. I especially like bachelor buttons because they are in pink, purple, blue and white....baby colors.very pretty.
Reply:not knowing your exact location or if you get much rain, here are my suggestions....
If shade then hostas, ferns, bleeding heart, choral bells, Solomon seal
If sun then Purple Cone Flower, Shasta Daisy, saliva,
As to bulbs.. you can't beat day lillies... Stella De ORE is great and blooms all summer... I also like Narcissus and Iphenium.. but they are in an area of my yard with "dampness"
I don't like annuals as they have to be replanted.
I live in a humid area... within zone 6/7
What are some easy flowers I can grow in my backyard garden?
You don't say what part of the country you live in. I live on the eastern coast of U.S. I like dianthus, they smell nice and they come back again the following year.Along with daisys, which are easy, and morning glories or moonflowers, marigolds are easy, impatients, petunias, geraniams, , sunflowers do grow nice also, give them room to grow, they realy are large some brands. batchlor buttons, pansies,day lilies, there realy is alot to choose from. take a trip to your local green house and see for yourself,. You are bound to get ideas and advice from other nature lovers that will be shopping there.good luck.
Reply:Cannabis
Reply:go native plants
Reply:I am not really sure about flowering plants, but when I lived in Key Largo Florida, we had a shady garden under 3 or 4 low trees. We had alot of "creeping Jew"... I don't know the proper name for it, it is a purple and green leafed plant that doesn't flower, but is also great inside, and can grow huge.. It really is a pretty plant... Also, ferns grew really well there and all sorts of air plants oh, yeah,, and gardenias.. and night jasmine... which both smell fantastic if you have the room and a few years to let them grow...
Reply:you can grow sunflower in your garden.It is just easy to grow that plant and it is a beautiful for the garden
Reply:Any partly shade in you garden, if so tulips,iris,%26amp;gladiolas are fairly easy.
Reply:Chrysanthemums are very nice and come in a variety of colors so you can mix and match em or mix with other plants that will return the following year. Lily of the valley likes shaded areas along with ferns and pansys which all look good together. These plant will spread and you can then thin them and transfer them to other areas or give to a friend. These will all also return next year too. I also like bachelor buttons and sweet william, they spread quickly and seed so you can either collect the seeds and plant them in other areas or just let them do their thing. these are also in lots of mixed different colors. I especially like bachelor buttons because they are in pink, purple, blue and white....baby colors.very pretty.
Reply:not knowing your exact location or if you get much rain, here are my suggestions....
If shade then hostas, ferns, bleeding heart, choral bells, Solomon seal
If sun then Purple Cone Flower, Shasta Daisy, saliva,
As to bulbs.. you can't beat day lillies... Stella De ORE is great and blooms all summer... I also like Narcissus and Iphenium.. but they are in an area of my yard with "dampness"
I don't like annuals as they have to be replanted.
I live in a humid area... within zone 6/7
What is the best way to keep squirrels out of my garden?
I don't want to harm them in any way. I just want to deter them from getting into my garden where they eat the plants and on my lawn where they dig holes.
What is the best way to keep squirrels out of my garden?
You can't......I have been using Humane Live traps. I have trapped about 15 this summer and carried them to a woods at least 4 miles away. They are eating my deck!
Only thing you can do. They are persvasive and persistant.
Good Luck
Reply:borrow a friends or neighbors cat....We don't have one around us...and I don't like cats but I heard they would work...
actually I have the same problem..they are a pain,,,my husband bought a b b gun and I won''t let him use it..
I am now trying to put pepper sauce on my tulip bulbs to see if they eat them before they bloom. If they do I will try it on other things...
Good luck !! and I will give you a star for asking ,,cuz I want to come back to see what others suggested ...
What is the best way to keep squirrels out of my garden?
You can't......I have been using Humane Live traps. I have trapped about 15 this summer and carried them to a woods at least 4 miles away. They are eating my deck!
Only thing you can do. They are persvasive and persistant.
Good Luck
Reply:borrow a friends or neighbors cat....We don't have one around us...and I don't like cats but I heard they would work...
actually I have the same problem..they are a pain,,,my husband bought a b b gun and I won''t let him use it..
I am now trying to put pepper sauce on my tulip bulbs to see if they eat them before they bloom. If they do I will try it on other things...
Good luck !! and I will give you a star for asking ,,cuz I want to come back to see what others suggested ...
How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?
We are having a Vegetable garden this year. We live near Midland, MI. It will be a 1,000 Sq. feet garden but we do not have a whole lot of money. How can I get free Soil, mulch, Compost, manurer, tools, seeds, plants and anything like that?
How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?
First ask co-workers who own homes, homeowners always have stuff they want to get rid of. Also in the local papers at the beginning of the want ads they list the free stuff and you can also list what you're looking for. Don't forget the hardware store has all that stuff also and if you know anyone there they can help you, sometimes the bags of the stuff you need break in transit or even at the store, tell them not to throw it away and save it for you. Plants you can get from the nursery again some get messed up in transit and they get rid of them. Last let the neighborhood know what you're in need of. And last you can ask at your church. good luck.........Tell me how you make out.
Reply:a pack of seeds costs like, a dollar at wal-mart. Start your plants from seed instead of buying started plants. the soil around Midland is good, so you shouldn't need a lot of fertilizer or soil amendments. You might check with local dairy farms to see if they have manure you could haul off.. Sometimes municipalities have yard waste recycling and offer mulch (crappy mulch, but mulch nonetheless) to residents for free.
for tools.. try estate and yard sales to pick up some on the cheap.
Sorry, but you get what you pay for.. free stuff is either junk or what one perceives as junk.
Remember- If someone gives you something.. you should give them back.. you need to share your garden goodies with them.
Reply:www.craigslist.com under free stuff
Reply:ask your neighbors people at church etc. or put a ad in the paper. nothing is FREE in this world so offer anyone that responds to your request some of the bounty when it comes time to harvest
Reply:1. www.craigslist.com - they'll have a site for the closest large city - probably Midland. Lots of free or for-trade stuff!!
2. As-is stores for the Goodwill, Salvation Army -this is the last stop for Goodwill stuff if no-one buys it. I've got pots and seed trays there for close to nothing.
3. www.freetreesandplants.com - still have to pay for shipping ($7.95 per unit - usually two plants) but I've received items in good condition from that company. Check it out!
4. Get online and look for rabbitries, stables, etc, and offer to haul off manure for them - they will be glad to get rid of it, but you have to provide the shovel, wheelbarrow, and vehicle. Just use a piece of plastic to protect your van or car if it needs to go inside anything other than a truck.
5. I have heard you can buy seeds at Wal-Mart on food stamps, but I have not personally tried this.
6. Free tools can often be found in the junky parts of town near the end of the month, when people are getting evicted and can't take everything - just scan the alleys and front yards on garbage day. But do it early before the truck comes. Techincally any garbage put in or near a can belongs to the garbage company - go figure - why they would care is beyond me - I've never had a problem but just be aware of the rule.
HAVE FUN!! Starting a veggie garden is great exercise and so healthy for your family! Good job!
baffin slippers
How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?
First ask co-workers who own homes, homeowners always have stuff they want to get rid of. Also in the local papers at the beginning of the want ads they list the free stuff and you can also list what you're looking for. Don't forget the hardware store has all that stuff also and if you know anyone there they can help you, sometimes the bags of the stuff you need break in transit or even at the store, tell them not to throw it away and save it for you. Plants you can get from the nursery again some get messed up in transit and they get rid of them. Last let the neighborhood know what you're in need of. And last you can ask at your church. good luck.........Tell me how you make out.
Reply:a pack of seeds costs like, a dollar at wal-mart. Start your plants from seed instead of buying started plants. the soil around Midland is good, so you shouldn't need a lot of fertilizer or soil amendments. You might check with local dairy farms to see if they have manure you could haul off.. Sometimes municipalities have yard waste recycling and offer mulch (crappy mulch, but mulch nonetheless) to residents for free.
for tools.. try estate and yard sales to pick up some on the cheap.
Sorry, but you get what you pay for.. free stuff is either junk or what one perceives as junk.
Remember- If someone gives you something.. you should give them back.. you need to share your garden goodies with them.
Reply:www.craigslist.com under free stuff
Reply:ask your neighbors people at church etc. or put a ad in the paper. nothing is FREE in this world so offer anyone that responds to your request some of the bounty when it comes time to harvest
Reply:1. www.craigslist.com - they'll have a site for the closest large city - probably Midland. Lots of free or for-trade stuff!!
2. As-is stores for the Goodwill, Salvation Army -this is the last stop for Goodwill stuff if no-one buys it. I've got pots and seed trays there for close to nothing.
3. www.freetreesandplants.com - still have to pay for shipping ($7.95 per unit - usually two plants) but I've received items in good condition from that company. Check it out!
4. Get online and look for rabbitries, stables, etc, and offer to haul off manure for them - they will be glad to get rid of it, but you have to provide the shovel, wheelbarrow, and vehicle. Just use a piece of plastic to protect your van or car if it needs to go inside anything other than a truck.
5. I have heard you can buy seeds at Wal-Mart on food stamps, but I have not personally tried this.
6. Free tools can often be found in the junky parts of town near the end of the month, when people are getting evicted and can't take everything - just scan the alleys and front yards on garbage day. But do it early before the truck comes. Techincally any garbage put in or near a can belongs to the garbage company - go figure - why they would care is beyond me - I've never had a problem but just be aware of the rule.
HAVE FUN!! Starting a veggie garden is great exercise and so healthy for your family! Good job!
baffin slippers
How can I get rid of those nasty cretins from my garden?
I went on holiday for two weeks and now my garden is covered in dandelions. HELP!
How can I get rid of those nasty cretins from my garden?
I will be honest with you, and you won't like it. The BEST way to get dandelions out is to dig them out by hand. If you use weed spray it's going to kill or stun the grass around it. Dandelions are so tough that sometimes spray doesn't kill them. Put on your swimsuit and get out the SPF 15 and spend a day in the sun.Water your lawn first so that the weeds come out easier and are less likely to snap the root. Try to get the whole root because if you leave even a bit in the ground, the plant will regenerate a new dandelion.
You REALLY don't want to use toxic sprays near edible plants.
Good luck! Hope you don't have TOO many to do!
Good luck!
Reply:Just pull them out. Use a weeding tool to get some of the root too. If it's all ready gone to seed, cut the heads off and throw them in the trash before disturbing the plant. I know it sounds like a drag to get down on your hands and knees and get kind of dirty, but it feels good to see what you have done when you are finished.
Reply:try salt,it kills other plants so it might work on them 2.
Reply:we pay green thumb to spray it a few times a year, don't know what they use but it does the trick. did you know cretins were people in france that suffered from a deficiency which led them to be born with severe deformities. i learnt that a couple of weeks ago.
by the way, the french name for dandelion is pissenlit which literally means " wet the bed "
Reply:Tumbleweed do a sort of stick applicator which will help.
Reply:weed killer works
Reply:I found in my warfare that not only spraying, but mowing frequently helps reduce germination of defiant plants. Keep the lawn well-kept and spray every two weeks
Tina
Reply:oohhh the pain the pain? i bet its really ruined your holiday coming back to that hasn't it? take 5 seconds out and chill? you want to come back home to find burglars have broken in and took your belongings,turned all the taps on and flooded your f*****g House out? you'd me moaning then cos that's what hap pend to us?
Reply:Buy a rabbit!!
Reply:buy some lawn feed with moss and weed killer.i did mine a few weeks ago and its great.its just my grass keeps growing really quick now.gut its lovely and green.its GGRREEEEEEAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:If they are in the lawn try a selective weedkiller. Alternatively you can mow the grass very short a few times a week making sure you collect the cuttings and throw them away, don't compost them.
The thumbs down made me laugh. I've been a professional gardener for twenty years!
Reply:Weed killer. You know for a moment though I thought you were talking about your neighbours!
Reply:Some people think dandelions are beautiful. To others they are weeds. Remove them manually and protect the environment from toxic chemicals. Use a weed puller. In the mean time pop the flower heads off so they don't go to seed and spread more. My children love to pick dandelions and I encourage them too. Regular mowing will keep them under control.
Don't feel bad about the Cretin term because he may be right on, more then he thought with the deformities part of his answer. Makes me wonder what the Cretin's did for a living. Have you ever seen one of those lawn services spray lawns for weed control, etc.? I wish I could tell you the number of times I have seen people doing this job spray and walk right into their own chemical spray. No protective clothing or breathing masks. No thought of what the chemicals can do to them. Then they turn around and put a warning sign on the lawn to stay off hazardous until dry. As if the chemicals dry are less hazardous, I could (L.O.L.) but it is not really funny when people are so ignorant.
Reply:cut them,best before they seed and dig them out otherwise they will keep coming back!
Reply:Sorry about your rosebush too,it was dark.
Reply:try a broad leaf weed and feed. It will kill the dandelions and feed your lawn at the same time. I like Scott's brand the best. It is easy to use and works quickly.
Reply:i dont know
How can I get rid of those nasty cretins from my garden?
I will be honest with you, and you won't like it. The BEST way to get dandelions out is to dig them out by hand. If you use weed spray it's going to kill or stun the grass around it. Dandelions are so tough that sometimes spray doesn't kill them. Put on your swimsuit and get out the SPF 15 and spend a day in the sun.Water your lawn first so that the weeds come out easier and are less likely to snap the root. Try to get the whole root because if you leave even a bit in the ground, the plant will regenerate a new dandelion.
You REALLY don't want to use toxic sprays near edible plants.
Good luck! Hope you don't have TOO many to do!
Good luck!
Reply:Just pull them out. Use a weeding tool to get some of the root too. If it's all ready gone to seed, cut the heads off and throw them in the trash before disturbing the plant. I know it sounds like a drag to get down on your hands and knees and get kind of dirty, but it feels good to see what you have done when you are finished.
Reply:try salt,it kills other plants so it might work on them 2.
Reply:we pay green thumb to spray it a few times a year, don't know what they use but it does the trick. did you know cretins were people in france that suffered from a deficiency which led them to be born with severe deformities. i learnt that a couple of weeks ago.
by the way, the french name for dandelion is pissenlit which literally means " wet the bed "
Reply:Tumbleweed do a sort of stick applicator which will help.
Reply:weed killer works
Reply:I found in my warfare that not only spraying, but mowing frequently helps reduce germination of defiant plants. Keep the lawn well-kept and spray every two weeks
Tina
Reply:oohhh the pain the pain? i bet its really ruined your holiday coming back to that hasn't it? take 5 seconds out and chill? you want to come back home to find burglars have broken in and took your belongings,turned all the taps on and flooded your f*****g House out? you'd me moaning then cos that's what hap pend to us?
Reply:Buy a rabbit!!
Reply:buy some lawn feed with moss and weed killer.i did mine a few weeks ago and its great.its just my grass keeps growing really quick now.gut its lovely and green.its GGRREEEEEEAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:If they are in the lawn try a selective weedkiller. Alternatively you can mow the grass very short a few times a week making sure you collect the cuttings and throw them away, don't compost them.
The thumbs down made me laugh. I've been a professional gardener for twenty years!
Reply:Weed killer. You know for a moment though I thought you were talking about your neighbours!
Reply:Some people think dandelions are beautiful. To others they are weeds. Remove them manually and protect the environment from toxic chemicals. Use a weed puller. In the mean time pop the flower heads off so they don't go to seed and spread more. My children love to pick dandelions and I encourage them too. Regular mowing will keep them under control.
Don't feel bad about the Cretin term because he may be right on, more then he thought with the deformities part of his answer. Makes me wonder what the Cretin's did for a living. Have you ever seen one of those lawn services spray lawns for weed control, etc.? I wish I could tell you the number of times I have seen people doing this job spray and walk right into their own chemical spray. No protective clothing or breathing masks. No thought of what the chemicals can do to them. Then they turn around and put a warning sign on the lawn to stay off hazardous until dry. As if the chemicals dry are less hazardous, I could (L.O.L.) but it is not really funny when people are so ignorant.
Reply:cut them,best before they seed and dig them out otherwise they will keep coming back!
Reply:Sorry about your rosebush too,it was dark.
Reply:try a broad leaf weed and feed. It will kill the dandelions and feed your lawn at the same time. I like Scott's brand the best. It is easy to use and works quickly.
Reply:i dont know
How do I get rid of small brown ants from my garden?
They have hundreds of nets in the garden and have especially taken to eating and killing my lavender plants.
How do I get rid of small brown ants from my garden?
You can make a spray of palmolive and water, and spray your plants. This will get rid of all insects though, even beneficial ones. Otherwise, use a little Amdro.
Reply:you won,t get rid of them, learn to live with them!!!!
Reply:invite them in for tea
Reply:I always used boiling water and other products that killed them but then i discovered that they just started coming indoors. I have now started to just let them be and they no longer come indoors. If i leave them alone they seem to leave me alone.
Reply:set fire to them or pepper
Reply:sweet talk them
Reply:The best thing I have found that kills the ants but won't harm animals or plants is grits. Sprinkle some on the ant hill and let them go eat. The ants eat the grits which dehydrate them and kill them. It can take up to a week to get rid of the whole ant farm but it is the safest way to rid yourself of the ants.
Reply:Flame thrower.
Or ant killer powder if you dont have a flamethrower
Reply:Paint them White!
RP
Reply:Earn their trust and mate with their women. In time your differences will be forgotten.
Reply:sneak up behind them and shout BOO
How do I get rid of small brown ants from my garden?
You can make a spray of palmolive and water, and spray your plants. This will get rid of all insects though, even beneficial ones. Otherwise, use a little Amdro.
Reply:you won,t get rid of them, learn to live with them!!!!
Reply:invite them in for tea
Reply:I always used boiling water and other products that killed them but then i discovered that they just started coming indoors. I have now started to just let them be and they no longer come indoors. If i leave them alone they seem to leave me alone.
Reply:set fire to them or pepper
Reply:sweet talk them
Reply:The best thing I have found that kills the ants but won't harm animals or plants is grits. Sprinkle some on the ant hill and let them go eat. The ants eat the grits which dehydrate them and kill them. It can take up to a week to get rid of the whole ant farm but it is the safest way to rid yourself of the ants.
Reply:Flame thrower.
Or ant killer powder if you dont have a flamethrower
Reply:Paint them White!
RP
Reply:Earn their trust and mate with their women. In time your differences will be forgotten.
Reply:sneak up behind them and shout BOO
How do I make homemade fertiziler that is healthy for my garden and for me?
Can someone recommend a good organic fertiziler website? I want to plant a garden the natural and healthy way. I also, want my plants to thrive and grow as big as they will. Thanks for any info.
How do I make homemade fertiziler that is healthy for my garden and for me?
First of all if you do not have the room to make your own organic fertilizer. They might be a web site, just go into your search engine and type organic ferilizer and you should have something come up. Or if you have the room, to start to make your own it will consist of grass clipping, leaf cuttings from your hedges or other peoples clipping of all kind. But this is a time comsuming process to do if you have the time to wait. Because you have to let the material decompose. It is manual labor work to do this, you are are going to mix the material from time to time until it is ready to use in your garden. I done this a few time for some people that I done work for. I'am a landscape construction for 25 years.
Reply:You will need a compost pile and a turner set up so that it can be aireated. You can put almost any sort of organic matter in there and decompose it. then that rotted down material is about a fertilizer content of .1, .1, .1 which insnt very much. To get more nitrogen into the system, use cowmanure or manure of any sort. To get more phosporic acid into soil use cattle or horse urine, to get more potash into soil use ground up bones or bone meal. Those are all organic.
Organic gardening is a very long term project. I dont know about healthy way when it comes to this sort of gardening. Lots of people got sick from adding too raw a cow manure to leaf lettuce fields and strawberry fields recently, so better compose that stuff too.
How do I make homemade fertiziler that is healthy for my garden and for me?
First of all if you do not have the room to make your own organic fertilizer. They might be a web site, just go into your search engine and type organic ferilizer and you should have something come up. Or if you have the room, to start to make your own it will consist of grass clipping, leaf cuttings from your hedges or other peoples clipping of all kind. But this is a time comsuming process to do if you have the time to wait. Because you have to let the material decompose. It is manual labor work to do this, you are are going to mix the material from time to time until it is ready to use in your garden. I done this a few time for some people that I done work for. I'am a landscape construction for 25 years.
Reply:You will need a compost pile and a turner set up so that it can be aireated. You can put almost any sort of organic matter in there and decompose it. then that rotted down material is about a fertilizer content of .1, .1, .1 which insnt very much. To get more nitrogen into the system, use cowmanure or manure of any sort. To get more phosporic acid into soil use cattle or horse urine, to get more potash into soil use ground up bones or bone meal. Those are all organic.
Organic gardening is a very long term project. I dont know about healthy way when it comes to this sort of gardening. Lots of people got sick from adding too raw a cow manure to leaf lettuce fields and strawberry fields recently, so better compose that stuff too.
What can be used to color concrete garden ornaments after they have already been made?
I am looking to color concrete garden ornaments that i have made. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am looking more at a washed out look rather than solid color. I guess you could call it a stain. I commonly see garden ornaments done this way in grey and sandstone colors. Again any help would be great!
Thanks
What can be used to color concrete garden ornaments after they have already been made?
At a local craft store you should find what you need - they make 'Patio paints' especially for outdoor decor and it comes in a small bottle and a paint stick for detail work such as lines or wording - you can thin these paints to create a 'washed stain' effect.
Not hard to find since the name is Patio paint
I bought mine at Michaels craft and hobby store.
Reply:Just as deeder babe suggested, an arts and crafts store sells stains, and you can also dilute paints you have 50/50 to create your own stains..just make sure that what you use, differnet color wise are compatable products..use either all oil based or all acrylics(water soluble) products...of course water borne are easier to clean after and quicker drying time...When they started this "whitewashing" phase of cabinets etc in new houses years ago, we made all of our stains from paints..didn't have to buy the already made pickling/whitewash paints for you pay twice as much, with less product....make your own with latexes..add 50% water
dream theater
Thanks
What can be used to color concrete garden ornaments after they have already been made?
At a local craft store you should find what you need - they make 'Patio paints' especially for outdoor decor and it comes in a small bottle and a paint stick for detail work such as lines or wording - you can thin these paints to create a 'washed stain' effect.
Not hard to find since the name is Patio paint
I bought mine at Michaels craft and hobby store.
Reply:Just as deeder babe suggested, an arts and crafts store sells stains, and you can also dilute paints you have 50/50 to create your own stains..just make sure that what you use, differnet color wise are compatable products..use either all oil based or all acrylics(water soluble) products...of course water borne are easier to clean after and quicker drying time...When they started this "whitewashing" phase of cabinets etc in new houses years ago, we made all of our stains from paints..didn't have to buy the already made pickling/whitewash paints for you pay twice as much, with less product....make your own with latexes..add 50% water
dream theater
My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Our area is still going to have about another month of freezing temps. Is this going to be a problem? Should I cover them during freezing weather? I am an amatuer and this is my first garden. I haven't planted bulbs since elementary school.
My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Tulips are already startig to come up in some areas. Spring is not too far away. They love the cold, don't worry about covering them. They will be fine and it takes a couple of months for them to reach height and bloom. Perfect!
Reply:Actually when you plant tulips they grow in the fall to just under the soil level. So don't be surprised to see them now. If they are in an unusually warm microclimate (say a south facing wall) then you might want to cover them with a light mulch to keep things cooler. But otherwise, their appearance in Feb isn't unusual, especially for the early blooming tulip varieties. You didn't mention what type of tulips there are.
Reply:My tulips started coming up in Feb last year and it snowed on them. They bloomed quite nicely! We have more snow this year in Utah (expected another big storm today) , but they should be fine. They love the cold and are pretty hardy little things. I planted new bulbs this year and right now there is over a foot of snow on top of their planter. They should be fine. Nice thing about a layer of snow is that it won't get colder than 32 degrees under it even if the nighttime temps are way lower.
Reply:They will be fine ...don't worry. They know what they are doing!! Mine are showing their greenery too...and we are due a few more frosts..and freezes as well...
They will bloom this spring...and you will be delighted in their showy blooms! : )
Reply:They'll be fine. They will stop growing during the freezing weather. It's possible just the tips might get nipped, but they are used to emerging before it's truly warm out. They can handle it.
(and besides, covering plants is for brief overnight freezes. It won't help if it's going to be cold for a month)
My tulip bulbs are starting to pop up in my garden. Will they still bloom in the spring?
Tulips are already startig to come up in some areas. Spring is not too far away. They love the cold, don't worry about covering them. They will be fine and it takes a couple of months for them to reach height and bloom. Perfect!
Reply:Actually when you plant tulips they grow in the fall to just under the soil level. So don't be surprised to see them now. If they are in an unusually warm microclimate (say a south facing wall) then you might want to cover them with a light mulch to keep things cooler. But otherwise, their appearance in Feb isn't unusual, especially for the early blooming tulip varieties. You didn't mention what type of tulips there are.
Reply:My tulips started coming up in Feb last year and it snowed on them. They bloomed quite nicely! We have more snow this year in Utah (expected another big storm today) , but they should be fine. They love the cold and are pretty hardy little things. I planted new bulbs this year and right now there is over a foot of snow on top of their planter. They should be fine. Nice thing about a layer of snow is that it won't get colder than 32 degrees under it even if the nighttime temps are way lower.
Reply:They will be fine ...don't worry. They know what they are doing!! Mine are showing their greenery too...and we are due a few more frosts..and freezes as well...
They will bloom this spring...and you will be delighted in their showy blooms! : )
Reply:They'll be fine. They will stop growing during the freezing weather. It's possible just the tips might get nipped, but they are used to emerging before it's truly warm out. They can handle it.
(and besides, covering plants is for brief overnight freezes. It won't help if it's going to be cold for a month)
How does one keep weeds from growing in a vegetable garden!!?
I spend hours hand weeding in my garden and my back hurts! Is there something out ther that works on all veges?? I've done mulching, tilling, and hoeing but the weeds keep coming. I've even tried preen but half of the veges didn't come up. Is there some kind of a miracle weed control out there that I've missed or do I need to just keep taking the Advil for my back? Thanks
How does one keep weeds from growing in a vegetable garden!!?
You cannot stop weeds growing, you can only keep them under control.
If there is nutrient for your veggies/flowers, then there's nutrient for other plants (weeds).
Mulching helps control them by suppressing daylight, but this will also suppress the vegetables !
The only thing to do is make sure you remove the roots of weeds, that way they wont grow again - but there always more seeds in, and being sowed into, your patch, so it's a never ending task.
One treatment is to spray fresh weed growth with Roundup, that kills the roots - but beware of spray getting onto your other plants as it will kill them too.
Sorry friend, this is the world of gardening - get on your hands and knees - and WEED !
Reply:It is not easy! You can put down a layer of newspaper every growing season or you can buy rolls of material for that purpose. However if you have plants that reseed themselves, they wont. To be a true gardner I have found you just have to pull those weeds! Go out and buy you a "Garden Claw". The best garden tool Ive ver used.
Also, I like to till or loosed up the soil aroun my plants frequently and you cant do that if you have a liner or newspapers covering your ground.
Reply:I keep all pathways 6-8 inches deep in pine needles. Not only are there no weeds, bet I replace twice a year as they compost.
Reply:Use ready to use roundup in a squirt bottle and use a piece of cardboard to protect your veggies from the roundup. Round up is best in the garden because it will kill the weed root and all. Wait.....I think that's what they say on their commercial. Well it must be true!
Good luck!
Reply:My Mother also used old rugs. I can not get down on hands %26amp; knees --Healt reasons, So I use rugs Between my plants. And my Landscaping, this way I can Keep up with what little may come up. I remove them whenever I want. Also I remember my GrandMother using them between her stawberry plants. She would lay right down in the garden %26amp; nap as she picked. Only for us Lazy ones!!! ha ha
Reply:Preen is good. You can spread it before planting, but only for certain vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cucurbits after they have four true leaves, and some others. Read the label. Do not use for non listed items. I tried it on corn and onion sets; they didn't start growing for months.
Reply:or mail me bjpumpindogg@yahoo.com
Reply:Pull them out. Haven't you ever heard of weeding a garden?
Reply:just as an FYI...if there are birds or rodents in your gerden...their poop seeds weeds. also by mulching, youre just re-planting the weeds...got to pull them or use a veggie-safe/ organic weed killer. Local nursery should be able to help you.
Reply:I keep a thihck layer of pinestraw in my garden after my plants come up, it helps a lot, but you're going to end up weeding no matter what you try. I don't use any kind of poison because I'm on a well and don't want stuff in the ground water.
Reply:Have you tried laying several layers of news paper down and then a thick layer of straw to stop weeds . This is also good for the plants because it holds the moisture in the ground . Weeds will not grow in the dark so if you stop the light at the base of the plants the weeds will not grow
Reply:Get off your lazy bum and pick them!!!
Its the best way.
Reply:when i planted my veggie garden i put plastic down on top of the soil. the plastic had holes in it, just to let the veggies come up. the weeds stayed underneath.
Reply:A friend of mine works for an all natural landscaping company. They use a long-neck propane torch and burn them. That's basically what those toxic weed killers do but this way leaves nothing behind but burnt-up weeds instead of poisons with 50 yr. half life. He said his boss says they were originally designed for ice removal. I used it last year on the grass in between the pavers on my walkway and only had to do it once all summer. I don't see why it wouldn't work in the garden.
Reply:Preen is the best but I see that you have used it already. My suggestion is put the preen on after your veggies have come up.
Reply:Looks like you got some good answers to your question but I just heard on the weather channel that you can pour boiling water on weeds and this helps kill the weed also if you put salt in that water this will kill some weeds.
This is not a perfect world and if you want a garden then you will have weeds. I don't like using chemicals in the soil so when I heard of boiling water this was the ticket for me when I couldn't pull them due to the aches %26amp; pains of gardening
Reply:When you pull the weeds, are you pulling the whole root out of the ground or just breaking off the weed and leaving the root? Try to get as much root as possible. Also...a friend of ours always used round-up in the fall after the veggies were done, then the next spring and summer he didn't have the weed problem. Mulch is another idea. You can use shredded paper or anything as mulch around the plants. Even whole newspapers! Just get them real wet after you lay it down so they won't blow in the wind! Then you can just till between the rows.
Reply:Whatever it's worth... Bevy's response about laying down plastic (preferably a dark-colored plastic to prevent sunlight from shining through) is good advice. I'd also recommend laying down a soaker hose alongside your vegetable plants prior to putting down the plastic. The soaker hose (I lay soaker hose on both sides of the plants) should supply enough water to the vegetable plants and also will prevent many of the weeds from germinating that are outside of the plastic.
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
Reply:THE BESTway is to hire a milch animal.
JUST TAKE him round your garden and he will eat the weeds for you.
Reply:Yes!!!! A old lady (94 years old) told me her secret. Put newspaper around the plant! It holds the water in during dry times %26amp; keeps the weeds out. BE SAFE %26amp;BE COOL peepaw
Reply:mulch
How does one keep weeds from growing in a vegetable garden!!?
You cannot stop weeds growing, you can only keep them under control.
If there is nutrient for your veggies/flowers, then there's nutrient for other plants (weeds).
Mulching helps control them by suppressing daylight, but this will also suppress the vegetables !
The only thing to do is make sure you remove the roots of weeds, that way they wont grow again - but there always more seeds in, and being sowed into, your patch, so it's a never ending task.
One treatment is to spray fresh weed growth with Roundup, that kills the roots - but beware of spray getting onto your other plants as it will kill them too.
Sorry friend, this is the world of gardening - get on your hands and knees - and WEED !
Reply:It is not easy! You can put down a layer of newspaper every growing season or you can buy rolls of material for that purpose. However if you have plants that reseed themselves, they wont. To be a true gardner I have found you just have to pull those weeds! Go out and buy you a "Garden Claw". The best garden tool Ive ver used.
Also, I like to till or loosed up the soil aroun my plants frequently and you cant do that if you have a liner or newspapers covering your ground.
Reply:I keep all pathways 6-8 inches deep in pine needles. Not only are there no weeds, bet I replace twice a year as they compost.
Reply:Use ready to use roundup in a squirt bottle and use a piece of cardboard to protect your veggies from the roundup. Round up is best in the garden because it will kill the weed root and all. Wait.....I think that's what they say on their commercial. Well it must be true!
Good luck!
Reply:My Mother also used old rugs. I can not get down on hands %26amp; knees --Healt reasons, So I use rugs Between my plants. And my Landscaping, this way I can Keep up with what little may come up. I remove them whenever I want. Also I remember my GrandMother using them between her stawberry plants. She would lay right down in the garden %26amp; nap as she picked. Only for us Lazy ones!!! ha ha
Reply:Preen is good. You can spread it before planting, but only for certain vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cucurbits after they have four true leaves, and some others. Read the label. Do not use for non listed items. I tried it on corn and onion sets; they didn't start growing for months.
Reply:or mail me bjpumpindogg@yahoo.com
Reply:Pull them out. Haven't you ever heard of weeding a garden?
Reply:just as an FYI...if there are birds or rodents in your gerden...their poop seeds weeds. also by mulching, youre just re-planting the weeds...got to pull them or use a veggie-safe/ organic weed killer. Local nursery should be able to help you.
Reply:I keep a thihck layer of pinestraw in my garden after my plants come up, it helps a lot, but you're going to end up weeding no matter what you try. I don't use any kind of poison because I'm on a well and don't want stuff in the ground water.
Reply:Have you tried laying several layers of news paper down and then a thick layer of straw to stop weeds . This is also good for the plants because it holds the moisture in the ground . Weeds will not grow in the dark so if you stop the light at the base of the plants the weeds will not grow
Reply:Get off your lazy bum and pick them!!!
Its the best way.
Reply:when i planted my veggie garden i put plastic down on top of the soil. the plastic had holes in it, just to let the veggies come up. the weeds stayed underneath.
Reply:A friend of mine works for an all natural landscaping company. They use a long-neck propane torch and burn them. That's basically what those toxic weed killers do but this way leaves nothing behind but burnt-up weeds instead of poisons with 50 yr. half life. He said his boss says they were originally designed for ice removal. I used it last year on the grass in between the pavers on my walkway and only had to do it once all summer. I don't see why it wouldn't work in the garden.
Reply:Preen is the best but I see that you have used it already. My suggestion is put the preen on after your veggies have come up.
Reply:Looks like you got some good answers to your question but I just heard on the weather channel that you can pour boiling water on weeds and this helps kill the weed also if you put salt in that water this will kill some weeds.
This is not a perfect world and if you want a garden then you will have weeds. I don't like using chemicals in the soil so when I heard of boiling water this was the ticket for me when I couldn't pull them due to the aches %26amp; pains of gardening
Reply:When you pull the weeds, are you pulling the whole root out of the ground or just breaking off the weed and leaving the root? Try to get as much root as possible. Also...a friend of ours always used round-up in the fall after the veggies were done, then the next spring and summer he didn't have the weed problem. Mulch is another idea. You can use shredded paper or anything as mulch around the plants. Even whole newspapers! Just get them real wet after you lay it down so they won't blow in the wind! Then you can just till between the rows.
Reply:Whatever it's worth... Bevy's response about laying down plastic (preferably a dark-colored plastic to prevent sunlight from shining through) is good advice. I'd also recommend laying down a soaker hose alongside your vegetable plants prior to putting down the plastic. The soaker hose (I lay soaker hose on both sides of the plants) should supply enough water to the vegetable plants and also will prevent many of the weeds from germinating that are outside of the plastic.
Hope this helps. Good Luck!
Reply:THE BESTway is to hire a milch animal.
JUST TAKE him round your garden and he will eat the weeds for you.
Reply:Yes!!!! A old lady (94 years old) told me her secret. Put newspaper around the plant! It holds the water in during dry times %26amp; keeps the weeds out. BE SAFE %26amp;BE COOL peepaw
Reply:mulch
How can i get rid of garden pests (mainly slugs) with things that i may find in the common household??
Every year i have a slug problem in my garden but i don't like using pesticides. I was told to place a pie pan full of beer in the garden at ground level and it would kill them, but all i got was drunk slugs. Any hints will be tried.
How can i get rid of garden pests (mainly slugs) with things that i may find in the common household??
Use gasoline instead of beer, that should do it..?
Reply:I found this website. There is a ton of different things to try, some grosser than others but one has to work GOOD LUCK!
Reply:actually what you did works. but make sure your not usings a lite beer.
Reply:Regular beer should do it but I add salt.
Reply:you can find garden furniture in this site
http://www.gadwood.com/index1.html
i hope they can help you
Reply:Beer and salt. Use the Pan of beer like you did, and also you can use the salt like "moats" around the plants you want to save.
Reply:Hello,
Here are a few ways of getting rid of slugs.
Cornmeal
1. Put a tablespoon or two of cornmeal in a jar and lay it on its side wherever there is slug activity. The slugs love this stuff and after eating it they die.
2. When you go out in the evening, you should find many slugs in and around the trap. It is also quite easy to pick them up at this time.
Beer
1. Dig a hole approximately 4-6 inches deep.
2. Place a plastic (disposable) cup inside the hole.
3. Fill the cup about 80% full of beer. Yes, beer.
4. Check daily. Empty out the slugs and refill with beer as often as needed. The slugs are attracted to the yeast and barley in the beer.
Ammonia
1. Mix plain household ammonia (or sudsy ammonia if that's all you can find), 1 part ammonia to 6 parts water. This dilution doesn't seem to burn foliage.
2. Spritz onto slug, come back in 5 minutes and slug will have dissolved.
o A pressurized garden sprayer, or a trigger sprayer will work.
Organic Deterrents
1. Use salt. Spread salt on the surface where they are crawling around and they will dry up. However, if you plan to use the soil to grow plants in, salt can very easily ruin the soil for plants.
2. Coffee grounds and egg shells will also deter slugs. Place used coffee grounds (the stronger the better) or broken egg shells in a circular perimeter around the plants you are trying to protect.
3. Buy copper strips as an alternative. While these are expensive, they are also a good alternative for protecting small areas or individual plants. They react electrostatically with the slug or snail slime. The pests dry up.
4. Consider the other organic slug deterrents that generally contain sharp, water-absorbing, stone chips. Slugs don't like to slide over sharp stone on their delicate tummies and if they do come into contact with it, it acts rather like salt and desiccates them.
Vistit
http://secilysgardentips.com
Secily W.
Reply:Beer is all i know. Maybe sugar?
Reply:Kill em with kindness.
Reply:I've heard used coffee grounds is the answer, I've got hosta's in my flower bed and the slugs love these so this year I'm trying the coffee grounds, it says to just spread them all around and the slugs hate it, it is just warming up here so they slugs will be coming soon.
Reply:the answer to your problem is nematodes these are microscopic worms that already live in the soil but not in sufficient numbers to kill of a slug infestation .you can buy extra nematodes and apply them to your garden you simply water them in and they are quite safe to use having no harm full effects on earthworms or other beneficial garden residents .Unfortunately they are not as yet licensed for use in America but trials are been conducted which so far are very encouraging
How can i get rid of garden pests (mainly slugs) with things that i may find in the common household??
Use gasoline instead of beer, that should do it..?
Reply:I found this website. There is a ton of different things to try, some grosser than others but one has to work GOOD LUCK!
Reply:actually what you did works. but make sure your not usings a lite beer.
Reply:Regular beer should do it but I add salt.
Reply:you can find garden furniture in this site
http://www.gadwood.com/index1.html
i hope they can help you
Reply:Beer and salt. Use the Pan of beer like you did, and also you can use the salt like "moats" around the plants you want to save.
Reply:Hello,
Here are a few ways of getting rid of slugs.
Cornmeal
1. Put a tablespoon or two of cornmeal in a jar and lay it on its side wherever there is slug activity. The slugs love this stuff and after eating it they die.
2. When you go out in the evening, you should find many slugs in and around the trap. It is also quite easy to pick them up at this time.
Beer
1. Dig a hole approximately 4-6 inches deep.
2. Place a plastic (disposable) cup inside the hole.
3. Fill the cup about 80% full of beer. Yes, beer.
4. Check daily. Empty out the slugs and refill with beer as often as needed. The slugs are attracted to the yeast and barley in the beer.
Ammonia
1. Mix plain household ammonia (or sudsy ammonia if that's all you can find), 1 part ammonia to 6 parts water. This dilution doesn't seem to burn foliage.
2. Spritz onto slug, come back in 5 minutes and slug will have dissolved.
o A pressurized garden sprayer, or a trigger sprayer will work.
Organic Deterrents
1. Use salt. Spread salt on the surface where they are crawling around and they will dry up. However, if you plan to use the soil to grow plants in, salt can very easily ruin the soil for plants.
2. Coffee grounds and egg shells will also deter slugs. Place used coffee grounds (the stronger the better) or broken egg shells in a circular perimeter around the plants you are trying to protect.
3. Buy copper strips as an alternative. While these are expensive, they are also a good alternative for protecting small areas or individual plants. They react electrostatically with the slug or snail slime. The pests dry up.
4. Consider the other organic slug deterrents that generally contain sharp, water-absorbing, stone chips. Slugs don't like to slide over sharp stone on their delicate tummies and if they do come into contact with it, it acts rather like salt and desiccates them.
Vistit
http://secilysgardentips.com
Secily W.
Reply:Beer is all i know. Maybe sugar?
Reply:Kill em with kindness.
Reply:I've heard used coffee grounds is the answer, I've got hosta's in my flower bed and the slugs love these so this year I'm trying the coffee grounds, it says to just spread them all around and the slugs hate it, it is just warming up here so they slugs will be coming soon.
Reply:the answer to your problem is nematodes these are microscopic worms that already live in the soil but not in sufficient numbers to kill of a slug infestation .you can buy extra nematodes and apply them to your garden you simply water them in and they are quite safe to use having no harm full effects on earthworms or other beneficial garden residents .Unfortunately they are not as yet licensed for use in America but trials are been conducted which so far are very encouraging
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