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Help with Killing Grass in Garden
Asked by K.P. from Cincinnati
on August 25, 2009
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Hi.
I am wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to rid a garden of grass? We have had our garden for four years now and every year we have such a battle with grass...
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- We have the same problem:( My brother is a landscape architect and knows quite a bit about horticulture. He basically told me there's nothing you can do except stay ...
- Try here K. - http://tkstoreonline.com/products.aspx You can also ask a professional there. His name is Mike. He may have some expert answers. If you decide this plac...
- hi K. when we plant our tomatoes green peppers radishes etc we go and put news papers around each of the plant and in the middle of the rows. we have to do this ever...
Planting Trees
Asked by F.D. from Dallas
on October 12, 2007
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I am looking into planting trees in my front and back yard. My primary reason is to bring more shade. So I need something that grows to its full size in a couple of ye...
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- I have the same question could you share the good tips?
- The problem with trees that grow to full size in a couple years is that they're often not the hardiest or the prettiest (e.g., Fruitless Mulberries). I would recomme...
- I would just call a landscaper, like Rica Potenz of Living Landscape ###-###-####. She's a Master Gardener and she's read all the books and taken all the classes, so ...
Do You Know of Any REALLY Low-maintenance Flowers/plants?
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 24, 2009
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My husband and I spent a lot of money on flowers/bushes, etc last year and spent an entire weekend planting them ourselves. They looked really pretty for about one mon...
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- Hostas! Not really too colorful, but by far the hardiest of plants. Perfect for the shade. Easy to split and transfer. They do come in different varigations (white/gre...
- Hi J., Every year I buy, plant, water and then they would die. Until last year. I spent $200 and had a "design" done for around my house. I was completely honest a...
- After experimenting with different annuals for about the past 17 years my favorite are begonias. They come in white, pale pink, deep pink & red so I mix them up for pl...
Gardening with Elementary Aged Kids
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on May 15, 2009
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Okay, I've got an almost 7 year old who is fascinated with gardening and growing plants and vegetables. We live in an apartment and do not have a yard, but we DO have...
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- T., That is awesome! My son is 2.5 and loves his garden...he has one at the house we share with my parents, but we also have special pots that he tends to with thin...
- Hello T., I agree with Susan as well -- long planters that he can grow things like cucumbers, tomatoes, and even corn in. And you can also plant grass and let him ...
- Do gardening in pots/planters. Go to your local garden store, and ask them, they will help you and what you need. Easy plants: (which you can grow from seed or buy ...
Looking for Landscaper/Gardener/Lawn Company
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on July 23, 2009
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We're redoing our back yard and are looking for a professional landscaping/gardening/lawn company to come out and do some work for us. We're in Keller, border of South...
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- We used Creative Exteriors (owner Gary Wills) when we redid our landscaping a year ago. He also extended and topped our backyard patio with beautiful flagstone pavers...
- Hi A., I own a full service, organic landscaping construction company. I would be more than happy to come out to your property and visit with you regarding your ne...
- Even though I do not work for this company any longer, I will refer you to Alexander's Landscape and Irrigation. They are located in NRH on Davis Blvd.
Gardening Question
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on September 29, 2008
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Hi ladies. This is my first year that I ever planted a garden and I have enjoyed it SO much. In addition to a lot of other fruits and veggies, I planted strawberries...
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- Strawberries come back year after year. But they only produce good berries for about three years. Then you will need to replant. Give them a little fertilizer in ea...
- Good morning! We have had a strawberry garden for years. They are really low maintenance. Some years we cut them back, other years we leave them alone. We do kind ...
- hello! I am a fellow gardener who has been growing strawberries and more for years. I let the leaves in my yard provide winter protection. It's a thick layer and it ...
Please Help Me REVIVE Dead Grass in My Yard
Asked by M.L. from Kansas City
on June 5, 2007
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I'll start off by saying that unfortunately I DO NOT HAVE A "GREEN THUMB" - I'm not a gardner. Ok, with that said, here's my story ...
Last summer I put a kiddie p...
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- Since the area that is brown is dead you will need to get a rake and rough up that area, break up the soil a little. Then get some grass seed, ask your local home impr...
- Hi M., You can buy a product called grass patch that already has the seed in a netting kind of fabric. I think you can buy it at any hardware or DYI store. Just put...
- I agree . The grass isn't coming back! Scott's has a ground cover with seeds. You could try that! Good Luck
Gardening Website to Help Me Know When to Plant What?
Asked by A. from Minneapolis
on March 28, 2007
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I am an amateur gardener looking for help with timing planting in my area. Does anyone know of a website that will send you a weekly email with "what to do" based on ...
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- Friends School of Minnesota has a great plant sale and newspaper like catalog each year with plants that do well in our area. http://www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/
- Hi, A.... Home Depot has a regional garden club/newsletter. It's free, and the info you get is based on your zip code and zone. You get emails from them periodical...
- I am by no means an expert but I put in direct sow seeds in around early-mid May last year. This weekend I plan to start some seeds in the house - pumpkin, eggpla...
Need Referrals for Cleaning/weeding Flower Beds.
Asked by D.J. from Dallas
on March 13, 2008
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Hi - I'm looking for a reputable, hard working person(s) to come clean up our flower beds that won't charge an arm and a leg! Do you know anyone? Thanks. We live in...
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- Are you looking for a service that will keep them clean all summer, or someone who will get the job done as we approach spring? I am a SAHM who LOVES to get my hands ...
- I'm afraid I don't have a referral for you, but I need the same kind of help and I also live in (NW) Plano. Please let us know if you find someone you like. Thanks!
- Hi D., My company is Fresh Look and we have a division that handles "Outdoor Staging and Landscape Refresh" for just what you are needing. The other division of ou...
What Are Your Gardening Secrets?
Asked by K.H. from Johnson City
on April 13, 2009
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We are in the process of preparing for a garden and I was wanting some input on how to grow a successful garden or just and neat ideas for gardening.
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- To help with the bug problem in a small garden, plant merigolds around and thru the garden. They help keep the bugs away and will give your daughter flowers to pick....
- I love to container garden. I love impatiens, they are easy, the colors are gorgeous. I love the dark vibrant colors, one of my favorites, is to mix the bright orange,...
- Hi~ I'd recommend going small the first time. Plant a few things you LOVE, but keep in mind that any crop can 'fail' for many reasons (animal invasion, draught, too ...
