All Categories > Gardening / Lawn Care / Landscaping

Read Questions, Answers and Tips from Moms

Related Categories

All Gardening / Lawn Care / Landscaping Questions

Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: I Have So Many Weeds in My Sandbox    —Hooper, UT

"I begged and begged my husband to put a sandbox in our yard, against his will. Anyway, he finally did it and said he ..."

Answers:

take a hole to it weekly

I don't know how big your sandbox is, or how hard this might be, but you should consider taking the sand back out and placing the garden or landscaping plastic sheets ...

10 more answers >>

Q: I Have Little Tree Roots Growing Through My Yard    —Sugar Land, TX

"I have 4 oak trees in my front yard. They are all 17 years old. My problem is I have tiny tree roots growing throug..."

Answers:

I have the same problem. The small tree growth is actually coming from the roots and each year there are more of them. It is driving me crazy so I am going to pay at...

Hi J., I was told that when tree roots are very close to the surface it is because they are trying to get to water. Your trees roots are sprouting little "suckers" be...

3 more answers >>

Q: Seeking a Reputable Landscaper    —Mountain View, CA

"Hi, I live in a town house and want to have my back garden landscaped. The garden is small measuring 24 x 16 ft. Cur..."

Answers:

I have a good one in Palo Alto. S.

I recomend Mark Crase from Leapfrog Lanscaping and Design. He has helped me with some work I did at my kids elementary school, Willow Glen Elementary. He did a great...

8 more answers >>

Q: Looking for Good, Dependable Lawn Care!    —Chandler, AZ

"Can anyone recommend a lawn care company who is good, not lazy and dependable for my home in Chandler? Would apprecia..."

Answers:

We've used Classic Homes Landscape for years and always been very pleased. K.

True Grit Landscaping out of Gilbert. Their phone number is ###-###-####. Tell them C. sent you! They will definitely take care of you for a reasonable price!

4 more answers >>

Q: How Do I Mulch? and More...    —Raleigh, NC

"Hi! Can someone please tell me about mulching? What time of year is the best time to do it? I've read Spring, but I..."

Answers:

My husband is in landscaping and here are his thoughts: You need to amend the soil as much as possible by adding sand, compost, organic matter, etc whatever you can...

M., That clay is a curse for sure. Yes you can mulch now. A cheaper way to go about it is to wait until people have raked and bagged their leaves for fall. If you ha...

4 more answers >>

Q: A Critter in My Yard    —Aubrey, TX

"For the last 3-4 days I have noticed holes in my backyard about 2-3 inches deep. There's no tunneling or dirt built u..."

Answers:

Maybe an Armadillo? We have one that digs up our flower beds every night.

It could also be a rabbit nest. When the mother rabbit has her babies, she will make a nest approx. 2-4 inches deep to keep her babies in. She will usually line the ne...

4 more answers >>

Q: Need Help with Tree...    —Flower Mound, TX

"One of our trees might be dying and I was wondering if anyone knew of a good arborist who could tell us what the prob..."

Answers:

Our native POST OAK trees don't do very well in a new suburban development. First reason: the majority of a tree's roots are in the top 3-inches of soil. That soil...

Check with Hartwells Nursery. They are on the north bound access road to 35E Just after Valley Ridge. They are in with all those boat shops over there. I don't know...

6 more answers >>

Q: Help with a Very Sad Looking Bamboo Plant    —Broomfield, CO

"Hello ladies, long story short, I left my bamboo plant at work for about 3 months - hence, no water. A co-worker not..."

Answers:

I had a friend in a very similar situation who saved the plant by putting it in a bigger vase. I'd at least consider it. Her vase was broken accidently. Is there so...

I love plants, my job at home is to spritz them; because I am a very inconsistant about taking care of them. Consequently I have had a many rebounds and a few losse...

3 more answers >>

Q: Bamboo -Yuk    —Fort Worth, TX

"Does anyone out there know of a tried & true method of getting rid of bamboo??? HELP!!!"

Answers:

Yeah, let my boys come over. they can decimate anything. they especially like bamboo, because it makes great swords and such. you feed them, i will send them. LOL. I ...

http://www.ehow.com/how_172213_rid-bamboo.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art It is going to be a process, but it can be done.

2 more answers >>

Q: Seeking Landscaper in SE Mesa for Trimming Trees, Bushes and Yard Clean-up    —Mesa, AZ

"Hi Mamas! I am seeking a landscaper for my home in SE Mesa. I would like them to show up when they say they will, b..."

Answers:

I have a great landscaper named Jeff with CTE lawn care. He does an awesome job and is always there when he says he will be. He is also reasonably priced!! His number ...

You can call Craig of Impression Landscape at ###-###-####. We've been working with Craig for a couple of months now.

3 more answers >>

Required Fields

Our records show that we already have a Mamapedia or Mamasource account created for you under the email address you entered.

Please enter your Mamapedia or Mamasource password to continue signing in.

Cancel Login
Forgot Password?
Required Fields

, you’re almost done...

Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook Connect, please provide the following information so you can participate in the Mamapedia community.

As a member, you’ll receive optional email newsletters and community updates sent to you from Mamapedia, and your email address will never be shared with third parties.

By clicking "Continue to Mamapedia", I agree to the Mamapedia Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Cancel Login