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Bermuda Grass or St. Augustine Grass??
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- We have a large wooded lot, lots of shade and we use St Augustine. Other neighbors, not on wooded lots and backing up to the park area have bermuda. We've ha...
- I don't know anything about St. Augustine, but Bermuda is very hardy, and doesn't take as much water, but it takes over everything , flowe beds etc. So if you just hav...
- I too have both grasses, one in the front, the other in the back which we did on purpose because of sun/shade ratio. I wish I had never planted the St. Augustine becau...
I Have Little Tree Roots Growing Through My Yard
Since the landscape plants roots are nearer the surface they get water first. ... Does Anyone Have Any Advice for Growing a Small Vegetable Garden? ...
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- 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...
- I'm not a horticulturist but it sounds like you have "suckers". My understanding, from my tree specialist, is that suckers are actual shoots that come from the root of...
Seeking Advice from Mom's with Green Thumbs
I don't have the best luck with gardening so I need some advice. In late Feb/ early March I planted some Elephant ... New to Area and Want to Plant a Garden ...
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- I agree that they are most likely fine. I plant bulbs and they come back for several years. I only replant when they seem to be sparse in areas.
- If there is a lot of sun, go with Texas NATIVES and you will get butterflies in addition to pretty flowers that don't need water and will come back year after year. ...
- I'm betting they might be okay, but you will have to wait until it warms up more to see!
Sons Mesquito Bites Oh No!!!!!!!!!!!
He said if you plant rosemary plants all around your house that mosquitos hate the smell and it will keep them away .... home gardening · gardening plants ...
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- I hope it's not spider bites........ My DD occasionally wakes up with bites. When she has them she has a lot of them. We discovered that spiders were getting into her...
- It could also be those pesky wee house spiders. The mosquitos like my hubby but hate me, but if we have any spiders they'll locate me, and most of the time if they ar...
- I am pretty sure they are not skeeters as I have the same problem. I am also pretty sure they are not bed bugs for us also because there is no evidence of them on ANY...
How Do You Grow Hydrangeas?
My husband is the gardener in our family but I get to admire his work and he has been .... I'm no expert, believe me, I kill more plants than I keep alive. ...
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- I have had the best luck with hydrangeas on the North side of the house. They typically like the more shaded, cooler areas and the North side seems to meet that crite...
- I'm no expert, believe me, I kill more plants than I keep alive. I have one in my back that seems to do pretty well, we've had it 2 years now & it has lots of blooms....
- PLan in the shade when it is cool, they hate the heat. I almost planted my new plants too late this last year. After they bloo make sure you dead head all the old b...
Landscaping Ideas
Watch in the newspaper for gardening events- they will sometimes have a seminar &/or goodies, plant swaps. Check Freecycle.org &/ or craigs list to see if ...
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- I want to second the idea for getting Pamela Crawford's books. Her books are geared for the South Florida region but I can't imagine St. johns area is that much diffe...
- I'm not sure where you live, but my husband has been in the industry for a long time. He uses Pine Lake nursery for all of his plants and trees. They are located on ...
- Hi S., I do most of the landscaping at our house and it's probably one of the nicest looking on the block. I try to keep it full of color, planting flowers for summ...
One More Time - How Do I Get Rid of Nates??
... you will want to find an alternative as knats attract to herb plants. ... If you are gardening or outside for whatever reason, you can also spray it on ...
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- Hi, S.! My last advice for gnats was to put some Listerine mouthwash in a spray bottle and spray it around doors, windows, in the bathroom, under the sinks, the garba...
- Since you mentioned the soap and vinegar traps, I assume you mean gnats or fruit flies? You may already do some/all of these things, but I will mention everything I...
- Make sure you keep all fruits and vegetables in the fridge. This is so important when it comes to knats. Also, if you have any herbs such as living basil or rosemary...
Speeding up Labor
I had a massage where they targeted the specific pressure points then I spent $100 on plants and started gardening The squatting opens the pelvis and helps ...
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- I am 3 days older as a result of castor oil. When I was pregnant with my first, my doctor was planning to leave on vacation. I was within a few days of my due date. H...
- There is a pressure point/massage spot on the back of your leg, just above your ankle. By massaging this, it makes the uterus contract. Google 'massage or pressure poi...
- If you do try the caster oil, chase it with orange juice. It will cut the awful oil taste. And I also agree that you may feel 100 weeks pregnant but you don't want t...
Looking for Games
If you wanted to be REALLY creative with this, you could make the things on people's backs garden-related, such as particular types of plants, or particular ...
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- Our church group members were each given a small piece of paper to write "something interesting about yourself that no one else knows". We then folded them up and dre...
- Hi D., You have a great outlook on life and I applaud your gratitude. You are quite busy it seems and i would just like to encourage you to be sure to take the time t...
- Apples to Apples is a fun game...
Seeking Advice on Renter's Deposit
The gardener: You should have only been paying to maintain what was there when you moved in. Trimming of any bushes and plants and the mowing of the lawn. ...
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- I hate to be doom and gloom, BUT... i'd talk to her about making the security deposit cover last month's rent. I'd hum and haw about having cashflow issues with movi...
- Hi go to www.landlord.com and check out the landlord/tenancy issues. Find out your rights as a Tenant. I own a home and I always give back the deposit. But... som...
- Hi J., I believe your deposit should have been placed in a bank account. There is not much to speak of interest/ wise but it should be there for safety. I hope it all ...
