I have moss growing profusely on all my garden paths and want to remove it with ingredients that won't harm my pet dog or cat. I have a water pressure cleaner, however some of the concrete is beginning to erode, so I don't wish to use it.
How do I kill moss on concrete garden paths without killing pets?
boiling water works for me. you pour a kettle full of boiling water on the plant and cook it. you may need to do this more than one time but water will not hurt your pets. and the bonus youcan have a cup of tea atthe same time LOL.
Reply:salt, salt water, and bleach if careful.
I've never had any problems with bleach, just dont let pet near it for an hour or 2!
Reply:3 parts water one part Clorox in any kind of sprayer or pouring directly, apply generously and within a couple days it'll come off easly with a garden hose.
Reply:Use your pressure washer, just hold it off the concrete a bit. You don't need to have those half an inch from the concrete to work.
Reply:You might try a heavy mixture of salt water. I have used it to kill certain weeds and it works. Keep the pets off until it dries, only because the salt may sting their feet.
Additional info: If you use this repeatedly, it can erode or deteriorate the surface of the concrete.
Monday, November 16, 2009
How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?
I moved into a house that has a garden out front. I don't know much about gardening, but would love to learn. This part of the house receives lots of sunlight. The garden is beginning to look overgrown and I need to tend to it, but I don't know how to prune or what to prune and what to do with the "harvested" herbs. Help!
How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?
very nice, detailed answer spitfire! I have all 3 and I do not do a thing to them but cut and dry the mint and rosemary.
the lavender I just let go and it gets NO water and it is thriving
The mint can also be cut fresh and put in some boiling water let sit for 10 min. after swishing it a few times, take out and sugar and you have the best tasting tea..even my 8 year old loves it..also got most our friends hooked onto it lol.
I also use the rosemay in bread that I make and I use it in a pasta salad that has all of the fresh herbs with some oil and a little salt and pepper all friends hooked on that also..grin
Sorry spit not trying to compete..just seems we always answer the same questions huh? Seems we have the same tastes in just about everything:)
Reply:They say one can never get enough lavender. You can tie the flowers - on their long stems, with their leaves - in bunches and hang these upside down to dry. I hang my bunches up and down one long string which gets suspended at the side of a doorway - perfumes the house while they dry.
When dry, usually I leave mine for a few weeks, strip the flowers %26amp; leaves with your fingers. These can be used with tea, or for certain desserts, but the flavor is strong so a little goes a long way. The bulk of the dried flowers %26amp; leaves go into a sachet, a dainty little bag, fancy or plain, that you can sew easily. Or several sachets. These are for sweater or lingerie drawers or for linen closets. If you're really lucky and have a serious amount of flowers you can make a small lavender pillow. You wouldn't believe how fragrant these are. And they last for years.
There are different schools of thought about pruning lavender. Probably a good idea is to observe it for a year or two to get an idea of how it wants to be treated in your climate. Where I live, the lavender grows woody and shrubby, with new growth each spring emerging from the tips of long dead-looking woody growth if left unpruned. So I tend to prune part of each plant drastically in the fall, removing the oldest stalks right down to the crown, so as to encourage strong new growth from the crown of the plant the following spring.
Lavender is perhaps the most universal medicinal plant, good for whatever-ails-ya. It has antiseptic, antibiotic, even very mild anti-depressant properties. For a thousand years or more it has turned up everywhere, in waters, extracts, essential oils, perfumes, salves and creams.
Reply:Ohhh I'm jealous! Like the other respondee said - lucky to find a house that came with a garden!! Lavender - mmmm!!! No advice here - sounds like you got it!
Reply:Nice to get a garden with a house, huh? Anyhow, mint takes care of itself and is considered a weed by many because if it is in the ground it will take over and spread like wild fire. With the mint you will have to keep it in check by pulling often. You might look into interesting ways to use it. The Lavender is a little more fussy. The problem here is that you probably don't know if that lavender is used to being pruned, therefore, my suggestion is to not prune it or you might kill it. Water your lavender at the base once a week and it should continue nicely as it is. Rosemary is easy, however, if you have cold winters you will need to move it inside or replace it every year because one freeze will kill it. Water rosemary once a week as well. Hope this helps a little.
You can use fresh sprigs of mint in your tea or on top of desserts or you can dry it and use it as tea. Rosemary is good in meat dishes or stews and you can use it fresh or dried. Lavender is used for potpourri or mixed in soaps.
How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?
very nice, detailed answer spitfire! I have all 3 and I do not do a thing to them but cut and dry the mint and rosemary.
the lavender I just let go and it gets NO water and it is thriving
The mint can also be cut fresh and put in some boiling water let sit for 10 min. after swishing it a few times, take out and sugar and you have the best tasting tea..even my 8 year old loves it..also got most our friends hooked onto it lol.
I also use the rosemay in bread that I make and I use it in a pasta salad that has all of the fresh herbs with some oil and a little salt and pepper all friends hooked on that also..grin
Sorry spit not trying to compete..just seems we always answer the same questions huh? Seems we have the same tastes in just about everything:)
Reply:They say one can never get enough lavender. You can tie the flowers - on their long stems, with their leaves - in bunches and hang these upside down to dry. I hang my bunches up and down one long string which gets suspended at the side of a doorway - perfumes the house while they dry.
When dry, usually I leave mine for a few weeks, strip the flowers %26amp; leaves with your fingers. These can be used with tea, or for certain desserts, but the flavor is strong so a little goes a long way. The bulk of the dried flowers %26amp; leaves go into a sachet, a dainty little bag, fancy or plain, that you can sew easily. Or several sachets. These are for sweater or lingerie drawers or for linen closets. If you're really lucky and have a serious amount of flowers you can make a small lavender pillow. You wouldn't believe how fragrant these are. And they last for years.
There are different schools of thought about pruning lavender. Probably a good idea is to observe it for a year or two to get an idea of how it wants to be treated in your climate. Where I live, the lavender grows woody and shrubby, with new growth each spring emerging from the tips of long dead-looking woody growth if left unpruned. So I tend to prune part of each plant drastically in the fall, removing the oldest stalks right down to the crown, so as to encourage strong new growth from the crown of the plant the following spring.
Lavender is perhaps the most universal medicinal plant, good for whatever-ails-ya. It has antiseptic, antibiotic, even very mild anti-depressant properties. For a thousand years or more it has turned up everywhere, in waters, extracts, essential oils, perfumes, salves and creams.
Reply:Ohhh I'm jealous! Like the other respondee said - lucky to find a house that came with a garden!! Lavender - mmmm!!! No advice here - sounds like you got it!
Reply:Nice to get a garden with a house, huh? Anyhow, mint takes care of itself and is considered a weed by many because if it is in the ground it will take over and spread like wild fire. With the mint you will have to keep it in check by pulling often. You might look into interesting ways to use it. The Lavender is a little more fussy. The problem here is that you probably don't know if that lavender is used to being pruned, therefore, my suggestion is to not prune it or you might kill it. Water your lavender at the base once a week and it should continue nicely as it is. Rosemary is easy, however, if you have cold winters you will need to move it inside or replace it every year because one freeze will kill it. Water rosemary once a week as well. Hope this helps a little.
You can use fresh sprigs of mint in your tea or on top of desserts or you can dry it and use it as tea. Rosemary is good in meat dishes or stews and you can use it fresh or dried. Lavender is used for potpourri or mixed in soaps.
How can you tell if you need to replace your garden soil?
A while back we had a freeze and some of the plants in the garden died. Later in the year after the freeze some other plants had a hard time staying healthy and eventually died. I am starting to wonder if i need to replace the soil. Do i need to dig up the entire garden and replace everything? Or can I just put down topsoil?
How can you tell if you need to replace your garden soil?
Everything is great in your garden. All you have to do is plow everything under and replant fresh again. Make sure you rotate crops and not grow the same crop in the same spot each year.You can add leaves, mulch and other vegetation to the garden before plowing.
Reply:There could be many reasons for plants dieing, were the plants suitable for the place? sun/ shade, etc? You should find out what type of soil it is, is it clay like- does it dry hard and crack in warm weather? or is it more sandy? i would find these things out first before you decide to do anything drastic.
it may be simply a case of selecting plants that will do well in the soil you have. There are many bog standard plants that will do well in poor soil.
Reply:! plants that cant stand frost and cold, will die. that has nothing to do with the soil! soil should just be fine! plant plants that are frost free, and which grows better in your area!
Reply:Freezing temperatures and soil quality are unrelated. Plant things that are more hardy, add some compost and you will be fine.
Reply:unless some sort of poison like gasoline has been pour on your soil, there's really never a reason to 'replace' soil... just add to it.... if it's kinda used up from a lot of plants over a lot of years, then the addition of well aged manure and compost will perk it right back up!!.... start this spring , after you see what's coming back, by using compost around existing plants and dig in some where you can..... just lightly turn it into the rest of the soil... the worms will take care of the rest....
mulch added around the plants will help the roots stay cool in summer, moist in the dry times and will help protect them from freezes, so look into that as well.....
Reply:All plants die back after a freeze. It's not the soil! If the plants were annuals, then they're done for. If they're perennials then they'll come back in the spring.
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How can you tell if you need to replace your garden soil?
Everything is great in your garden. All you have to do is plow everything under and replant fresh again. Make sure you rotate crops and not grow the same crop in the same spot each year.You can add leaves, mulch and other vegetation to the garden before plowing.
Reply:There could be many reasons for plants dieing, were the plants suitable for the place? sun/ shade, etc? You should find out what type of soil it is, is it clay like- does it dry hard and crack in warm weather? or is it more sandy? i would find these things out first before you decide to do anything drastic.
it may be simply a case of selecting plants that will do well in the soil you have. There are many bog standard plants that will do well in poor soil.
Reply:! plants that cant stand frost and cold, will die. that has nothing to do with the soil! soil should just be fine! plant plants that are frost free, and which grows better in your area!
Reply:Freezing temperatures and soil quality are unrelated. Plant things that are more hardy, add some compost and you will be fine.
Reply:unless some sort of poison like gasoline has been pour on your soil, there's really never a reason to 'replace' soil... just add to it.... if it's kinda used up from a lot of plants over a lot of years, then the addition of well aged manure and compost will perk it right back up!!.... start this spring , after you see what's coming back, by using compost around existing plants and dig in some where you can..... just lightly turn it into the rest of the soil... the worms will take care of the rest....
mulch added around the plants will help the roots stay cool in summer, moist in the dry times and will help protect them from freezes, so look into that as well.....
Reply:All plants die back after a freeze. It's not the soil! If the plants were annuals, then they're done for. If they're perennials then they'll come back in the spring.
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What garden plants are safe for my rabbits?
I want to make my garden safe for my 2 rabbits and would like to put in plants that my rabbits can safely eat
What garden plants are safe for my rabbits?
There are some VERY poisonous flowering plants, and be certain - bunnies will eat them, they don't know how to tell the good from the bad.
For a start, ALL flowers that grow from bulbs are HIGHLY poisonous - daffodils, tulips, ALL Spring bulbs can kill a rabbit, and kill a human too if you eat them, believe it or not! So best to avoid bulbs.
Some safe plants that are fine to have around bunnies, and around human babies incidentally too, are nasturtiums, pansies, roses (mind the thorns though!). As you can see, most human-baby-safe edible plants are also safe for bunnies.
I've reproduced a list of bunny-safe plants and flowers, and poisonous plants and flowers, on my site at
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn...
for lists of safe and dangerous foods and plants, from the excellent "Rabbitlopaedia" by Meg Brown and Virginia Richardson.
Have a read of these great detailed rabbit sites too -
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a...
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal...
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn... - http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn... - my own site - please have a browse and enjoy!
Reply:You're very welcome :-) Report It
Reply:they can eat loads e.g.:
Shepard's purse
chickweed
clover
dandelion
plantain
cabbage
lettuce
Be sure to get rid of any which are poisonous
Reply:carrots, lettuce
Reply:Carrots!
Reply:Carrots Lettuce Grass Dandilions Leaves Clover Raddish Apples
Reply:Add to the list:
leaf lettuce (not iceberg), chard, alfalfa, wheat, plantain (wild), beets, peas, spinach, oats, timothy, quinoa, nasturtium, kale
Reply:They don't eat what's poisonous for them, I think it's the smell or instincts or something. But trust me, the little sods have been eating my vegetable garden for years!
Reply:carrots, lettuce, grass, dandilion leaves, clover
Reply:wild plants,weeds. stuff they would eat in the wild.ours love dockleaves.
Reply:these are all safe for your rabbits
Apples + tree bark and leaves
Blackberry
Bramble
Chickweed
Clover
Common Comfrey
Common Plantain
Dandelion
Field Bindweed
Grass
Groundsell
Hazel tree bark and leaves
Nettle
Pears + tree bark and leaves
Shepherds Purse
Sow Thistle
Willow tree bark and leaves
Yarrow
Reply:carrots, lettuce, raddish
What garden plants are safe for my rabbits?
There are some VERY poisonous flowering plants, and be certain - bunnies will eat them, they don't know how to tell the good from the bad.
For a start, ALL flowers that grow from bulbs are HIGHLY poisonous - daffodils, tulips, ALL Spring bulbs can kill a rabbit, and kill a human too if you eat them, believe it or not! So best to avoid bulbs.
Some safe plants that are fine to have around bunnies, and around human babies incidentally too, are nasturtiums, pansies, roses (mind the thorns though!). As you can see, most human-baby-safe edible plants are also safe for bunnies.
I've reproduced a list of bunny-safe plants and flowers, and poisonous plants and flowers, on my site at
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn...
for lists of safe and dangerous foods and plants, from the excellent "Rabbitlopaedia" by Meg Brown and Virginia Richardson.
Have a read of these great detailed rabbit sites too -
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a...
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal...
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn... - http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn... - my own site - please have a browse and enjoy!
Reply:You're very welcome :-) Report It
Reply:they can eat loads e.g.:
Shepard's purse
chickweed
clover
dandelion
plantain
cabbage
lettuce
Be sure to get rid of any which are poisonous
Reply:carrots, lettuce
Reply:Carrots!
Reply:Carrots Lettuce Grass Dandilions Leaves Clover Raddish Apples
Reply:Add to the list:
leaf lettuce (not iceberg), chard, alfalfa, wheat, plantain (wild), beets, peas, spinach, oats, timothy, quinoa, nasturtium, kale
Reply:They don't eat what's poisonous for them, I think it's the smell or instincts or something. But trust me, the little sods have been eating my vegetable garden for years!
Reply:carrots, lettuce, grass, dandilion leaves, clover
Reply:wild plants,weeds. stuff they would eat in the wild.ours love dockleaves.
Reply:these are all safe for your rabbits
Apples + tree bark and leaves
Blackberry
Bramble
Chickweed
Clover
Common Comfrey
Common Plantain
Dandelion
Field Bindweed
Grass
Groundsell
Hazel tree bark and leaves
Nettle
Pears + tree bark and leaves
Shepherds Purse
Sow Thistle
Willow tree bark and leaves
Yarrow
Reply:carrots, lettuce, raddish
Got garden soil tests results, Can you help tell me what they mean?
Ok, So I did a soil test it yesterday. Can anyone help me with the results?
It was a home test kit by Ferry Morse.
The results are pH:Acid,
Nitrogen: Low
Phosphorous: Medium
Potash: Low
Ok, So what does this mean for my garden?
Thanks in advance!
Got garden soil tests results, Can you help tell me what they mean?
Ph Acid This means that you can grow acid loving plants such as blueberries. Most plants prefer a pH of 6 to 6.5 If you are too acid, I would have to know your reading, most garden vegetables will not do well unless your soil tests in the 6 to 7 pH range. Adding lime to your soil will help reduce the acid. also you will need to begin to mulch heavily.
Nitrogen low-this means that little to no mulching or vegetable matter has been added to the soil. Grass clippings are an excellent source of nitrogen. Grass clippings can be placed around your plants but do not let fresh grass clippings touch the plants. You can allow the grass to dry and then shovel it under into the soil. You can also plant a ground cover in late summer than can be dug into the soil in the spring.
Phosphorus- you probably do not want to add any fertilizer to your garden that has a heavy phosphorous ingredient.
Potash-low Burned wood ashes are great for upping potash in the soil. Just be sure that if you are adding ashes that only wood has been used and not other stuff such as paper, foil, etc.
I am an organic gardener so these are "organic" suggestions. You can add fertilizer but fertilizer is not long lasting. Your best bet is to start composting and use compost in your soil. Before you begin your garden this year, add lime, rototil the lime in add lots of material into your soil. Examples: shredded leaves from your yard, decomposed wood chips, etc. Your soil needs care. Also, the best way to get a real accurate soil test is to contact your local USDA agricultural extension. The cost varies from $12 to $20 but you will get a real accurate assessment of your soil and you will get specific recommendations at to what you need to do. The results will tell you how much lime per square feet. It will tell you if there is lead in your soil. It will tell you what to use to balance your pH. The home kits are not worth what you get from the USDA for the same price.
Reply:Do you live in an Urban area? First, acidic soils are bad for plant roots and leaches nutrients, so you need to add lime to buffer it. Also, plants need Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium [?], so you need to spread a fertilizer. That should make your plants happy!
Reply:When a soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it will lock up nutrients that plants require.
The ideal pH for a majority of plants is between 6 (slightly acidic) to 7.5 (slightly alkaline). When the pH is in this range, a good supply of nutrients are readily available to the plants.
It depends on what you want to grow as well.
It was a home test kit by Ferry Morse.
The results are pH:Acid,
Nitrogen: Low
Phosphorous: Medium
Potash: Low
Ok, So what does this mean for my garden?
Thanks in advance!
Got garden soil tests results, Can you help tell me what they mean?
Ph Acid This means that you can grow acid loving plants such as blueberries. Most plants prefer a pH of 6 to 6.5 If you are too acid, I would have to know your reading, most garden vegetables will not do well unless your soil tests in the 6 to 7 pH range. Adding lime to your soil will help reduce the acid. also you will need to begin to mulch heavily.
Nitrogen low-this means that little to no mulching or vegetable matter has been added to the soil. Grass clippings are an excellent source of nitrogen. Grass clippings can be placed around your plants but do not let fresh grass clippings touch the plants. You can allow the grass to dry and then shovel it under into the soil. You can also plant a ground cover in late summer than can be dug into the soil in the spring.
Phosphorus- you probably do not want to add any fertilizer to your garden that has a heavy phosphorous ingredient.
Potash-low Burned wood ashes are great for upping potash in the soil. Just be sure that if you are adding ashes that only wood has been used and not other stuff such as paper, foil, etc.
I am an organic gardener so these are "organic" suggestions. You can add fertilizer but fertilizer is not long lasting. Your best bet is to start composting and use compost in your soil. Before you begin your garden this year, add lime, rototil the lime in add lots of material into your soil. Examples: shredded leaves from your yard, decomposed wood chips, etc. Your soil needs care. Also, the best way to get a real accurate soil test is to contact your local USDA agricultural extension. The cost varies from $12 to $20 but you will get a real accurate assessment of your soil and you will get specific recommendations at to what you need to do. The results will tell you how much lime per square feet. It will tell you if there is lead in your soil. It will tell you what to use to balance your pH. The home kits are not worth what you get from the USDA for the same price.
Reply:Do you live in an Urban area? First, acidic soils are bad for plant roots and leaches nutrients, so you need to add lime to buffer it. Also, plants need Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium [?], so you need to spread a fertilizer. That should make your plants happy!
Reply:When a soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it will lock up nutrients that plants require.
The ideal pH for a majority of plants is between 6 (slightly acidic) to 7.5 (slightly alkaline). When the pH is in this range, a good supply of nutrients are readily available to the plants.
It depends on what you want to grow as well.
How do I go about cleaning my garden pond?
I have an artificial pond in my back garden.
There are 4 frogs in it and lots of spawn.
It is littered with leaves etc.
How do I go about putting clean water in it?
How do I go about cleaning my garden pond?
I have 2, and I haven't cleaned them for 2 years. I won't destroy the ecosystem I have built up. What I do is cover them, in the fall, to prevent leaves. Even though I do this, I still get leaves. In the spring I just scoop out the leaves that have fallen over the winter. There are many enzymes out there that will decompose what you don't get. If you really want to clean it, pump out about 1/3 of the water. Make sure you pump from the bottom. This will get a lot of the sludge. Fill it back up and see if that works. If you're still not happy, wait another week or 2, and repeat.
Reply:***********NOTE*****************
Before you go and rent a pump to empty your pond check out other ways of cleaning.
Places like below rent electric vacs for pond cleaning. You should always empty part of your pond every year or other year to add fresh water
http://www.pondmarket.com/plants.htm
http://pondmarket.com/catalog_ebook.htm
PondMarket.com E-Book Download
The Splash : Our Popular Newsletter
http://www.pondmarket.com/on-line_news_l...
PS sign up for free monthly online news letter they have lots of sales and water garden tips.
.................OR ............................
You can buy one like the one below.
But shop around first....I paid$279 rather than $500...
http://www.pondsonline.com/pondovac.htm
***********Or one like this***************
................Selection of 2 choices
http://www.pondmarket.com/store/index.cf...
http://www.azponds.com/pondovac.html
Laguna Pond Vac provides a fast and convenient way to clean your pond. The vacuum is powered by water and does not require electricity. Simply attach it to a garden hose and the control valve allows you to adjust the water flowing through the vacuum. The kit includes a Power Vac attachment which collects dirt and debris at the bottom of the pond and a Hydro Brush attachment for scrubbing and cleaning. The kit comes complete with a filter bag and an extension pole.
Model Name Laguna Pond Vac
Application Pond Vac
Shipping FREE!
Price $34.95
.............Always use this .....................
To break down sludge and crystal clear your water................
http://www.watergarden.org/s.nl/it.A/id....
Reply:We have often had this trouble at home. We used to get lots of algae, mosquito larvae and tadpoles in our pool when we left it for long times without putting chemicals in. There are some ways to clean it.
You could put chemicals in, it would help clean the water. However, it's a pond, so there probably isn't any circulation system installed. What we used to do is hire a hydro pump (one that you put in the water to drain out all the water) and leave that going for a few hours until all the water was drained.
My suggestion: Get a net and get rid of all the leaves floating at the top of the pool. Next, take all the frogs out (if you're very conscientious, make a nice little home for them :P). Make sure that the pond is free of big objects. Then, go to a hardware hire store and ask for an underwater vacuum pump. Chuck that in the bottom of the pond, and turn it on.
Once the pond is mostly drained, bucket out the last of the water. If the pond walls are really dirty and full of algae, get a high pressure hose (Gerni) and clean off the walls. Then, after that, just fill up the pool with a couple of hoses.
PS: If you can't be f...ed hiring a pump, and you're a very patient man/woman, try syphoning out the pond water through as many hoses as you can find. Beware though, the water won't taste good ;)
Good luck mate
Jez.
There are 4 frogs in it and lots of spawn.
It is littered with leaves etc.
How do I go about putting clean water in it?
How do I go about cleaning my garden pond?
I have 2, and I haven't cleaned them for 2 years. I won't destroy the ecosystem I have built up. What I do is cover them, in the fall, to prevent leaves. Even though I do this, I still get leaves. In the spring I just scoop out the leaves that have fallen over the winter. There are many enzymes out there that will decompose what you don't get. If you really want to clean it, pump out about 1/3 of the water. Make sure you pump from the bottom. This will get a lot of the sludge. Fill it back up and see if that works. If you're still not happy, wait another week or 2, and repeat.
Reply:***********NOTE*****************
Before you go and rent a pump to empty your pond check out other ways of cleaning.
Places like below rent electric vacs for pond cleaning. You should always empty part of your pond every year or other year to add fresh water
http://www.pondmarket.com/plants.htm
http://pondmarket.com/catalog_ebook.htm
PondMarket.com E-Book Download
The Splash : Our Popular Newsletter
http://www.pondmarket.com/on-line_news_l...
PS sign up for free monthly online news letter they have lots of sales and water garden tips.
.................OR ............................
You can buy one like the one below.
But shop around first....I paid$279 rather than $500...
http://www.pondsonline.com/pondovac.htm
***********Or one like this***************
................Selection of 2 choices
http://www.pondmarket.com/store/index.cf...
http://www.azponds.com/pondovac.html
Laguna Pond Vac provides a fast and convenient way to clean your pond. The vacuum is powered by water and does not require electricity. Simply attach it to a garden hose and the control valve allows you to adjust the water flowing through the vacuum. The kit includes a Power Vac attachment which collects dirt and debris at the bottom of the pond and a Hydro Brush attachment for scrubbing and cleaning. The kit comes complete with a filter bag and an extension pole.
Model Name Laguna Pond Vac
Application Pond Vac
Shipping FREE!
Price $34.95
.............Always use this .....................
To break down sludge and crystal clear your water................
http://www.watergarden.org/s.nl/it.A/id....
Reply:We have often had this trouble at home. We used to get lots of algae, mosquito larvae and tadpoles in our pool when we left it for long times without putting chemicals in. There are some ways to clean it.
You could put chemicals in, it would help clean the water. However, it's a pond, so there probably isn't any circulation system installed. What we used to do is hire a hydro pump (one that you put in the water to drain out all the water) and leave that going for a few hours until all the water was drained.
My suggestion: Get a net and get rid of all the leaves floating at the top of the pool. Next, take all the frogs out (if you're very conscientious, make a nice little home for them :P). Make sure that the pond is free of big objects. Then, go to a hardware hire store and ask for an underwater vacuum pump. Chuck that in the bottom of the pond, and turn it on.
Once the pond is mostly drained, bucket out the last of the water. If the pond walls are really dirty and full of algae, get a high pressure hose (Gerni) and clean off the walls. Then, after that, just fill up the pool with a couple of hoses.
PS: If you can't be f...ed hiring a pump, and you're a very patient man/woman, try syphoning out the pond water through as many hoses as you can find. Beware though, the water won't taste good ;)
Good luck mate
Jez.
Are there any dangers in building a garden over/near a septic system?
Im worried that digging might break pipes or that the garden might mess with the flow of water over the system.
I'm not sure exactly where the tank is so avoiding the tank isn't really an option. I just want to know what the worst case scenarios might be and how to mitigate them.
Are there any dangers in building a garden over/near a septic system?
I transplanted a bush (cassis) that I had divided, and the one planted away from the septic system is thriving, while the one planted near it, has not sprouted a single leaf. I noticed one of my neighbors had a crape myrtle planted near the drainage pipe and it looks like my non-thriving cassis. I asked him if he thought there was a correlation and he said no, that he thinks his neighbor sprayed it with diesel. I think not. I would say to try something there for awhile that you could stand to lose, and see how it goes. I wouldn't plant anything myself there with a lengthy root system.
Reply:I wouldn't build over it, just near it -- But you'll have a great garden, beautiful. Nature's fertilizer. If in the future there is problem, planting over the tank, would be dug up and destroyed.
Reply:Worst case scenario: You have a leak, E. coli spreads over your garden, contaminates your produce and next thing you know you have a nasty case where the outcome ranges from medication for life, dialisys, etc., to death
Reply:As long as you are careful with the digging, it shouldn't be a problem.
The only problem I can see may be if the pipes break later and you have to dig up your garden to get to them for repair/replacement.
Reply:You can do that, just be carefull and watch for the pipes. I would highly recommend a flower garden and not any edidble plants. What moisture they get will more than likely have a lot of seepage from the septic tank.
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I'm not sure exactly where the tank is so avoiding the tank isn't really an option. I just want to know what the worst case scenarios might be and how to mitigate them.
Are there any dangers in building a garden over/near a septic system?
I transplanted a bush (cassis) that I had divided, and the one planted away from the septic system is thriving, while the one planted near it, has not sprouted a single leaf. I noticed one of my neighbors had a crape myrtle planted near the drainage pipe and it looks like my non-thriving cassis. I asked him if he thought there was a correlation and he said no, that he thinks his neighbor sprayed it with diesel. I think not. I would say to try something there for awhile that you could stand to lose, and see how it goes. I wouldn't plant anything myself there with a lengthy root system.
Reply:I wouldn't build over it, just near it -- But you'll have a great garden, beautiful. Nature's fertilizer. If in the future there is problem, planting over the tank, would be dug up and destroyed.
Reply:Worst case scenario: You have a leak, E. coli spreads over your garden, contaminates your produce and next thing you know you have a nasty case where the outcome ranges from medication for life, dialisys, etc., to death
Reply:As long as you are careful with the digging, it shouldn't be a problem.
The only problem I can see may be if the pipes break later and you have to dig up your garden to get to them for repair/replacement.
Reply:You can do that, just be carefull and watch for the pipes. I would highly recommend a flower garden and not any edidble plants. What moisture they get will more than likely have a lot of seepage from the septic tank.
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How do I do gourds from the garden?
I am wanting to use gourds for fall decoration, I am not wanting to do crafts with them, just save them from now until fall, they are maturing so fast in my garden.
How do I do gourds from the garden?
After you pick them from the vine store them in a dark place. I put ours in a plastic bag. We kept one from last year and actually just opened it and planted the seeds from it this year. I kept it in a cupboard. Works great.
Reply:You'll need to put them in a cool dry place. You cannot just save them for fresh use because they will rot. Let them dry and then you can use them year after year. You don't have to pick them until the stem gets a little dry so maybe you can give them a little more time in the garden if this isn't the case. If it is possible put a handful of straw underneath each one it will help them not rot in the garden if they do not come in contact with the soil.
How do I do gourds from the garden?
After you pick them from the vine store them in a dark place. I put ours in a plastic bag. We kept one from last year and actually just opened it and planted the seeds from it this year. I kept it in a cupboard. Works great.
Reply:You'll need to put them in a cool dry place. You cannot just save them for fresh use because they will rot. Let them dry and then you can use them year after year. You don't have to pick them until the stem gets a little dry so maybe you can give them a little more time in the garden if this isn't the case. If it is possible put a handful of straw underneath each one it will help them not rot in the garden if they do not come in contact with the soil.
How do i keep cats off my garden?
can anyone advise me of the best way to keep cats off my garden? they are using my mud patches ( im trying to grow grass) as toilets and then scratching it all up!! thanks.
How do i keep cats off my garden?
Motion sensored sprinklers. My neighbor got one for the feral cats. I have a dog so they stay away!
Reply:Buy a large container of pepper ( black or red ) and sprinkle it out over the area. It will keep cats and squirrels away. You will have to renew it every week....but after a while they will not come back because they remember the nose burn they had before.
The pepper will not hurt your plants at all...so go for it.
Reply:get a square meter or so of sand pitt sand and place it out of the way ,but somewhere the cats will notice it, and they will soon use this and leave your lawn alone , as cats can not resist the allure off a sand pitt.
Reply:I've got the same problem, i've tried the bottles of water and i've spent a fortune on the scardy cat detterent things that make a high pitched bleep when a cat or animal is in it's path but nothing seems to work!
Reply:Apparently bottles of water do it. Not sure how or why but it has certainly stopped my cat terrorising my neighbours' garden - which is good because they are lovely and he kept digging up their plants and trying to climb their washing...
Reply:I use the cheap cayanne pepper from the Dollar Store. Plastic forks buried, tines upward, will also make it uncomfortable for them to use.
Reply:Bring in a Dog (a big Bulldog ) and tie him up in your garden or even a small pekenese will do if you are on a budget
Reply:Buy yourself a shotgun, problem solved.
Reply:moth ball crystals...buy some moth balls and crush them sprinkle all around a lot of animals will stay away...cayenne pepper works too...just sprinkle it around
Reply:Plastic bottles (2ltr coke ones are good) filled with water worked for my neighbour. I'd just use claymore mines lol
Reply:Lemon wedges and pepper repell them cos they don't like the smell.
Reply:Crushed up mothballs.
They dont like the smell
Citrus has the same effect.
Reply:shoot it
Reply:Buy a dog
Reply:Buy a dog or a BB gun!
Reply:This product is great and here are some tips from the site
Tips for Repelling Cats
Cats can be a real nuisance around your garden and home. Whether they are your cats, your neighbors, or just wild cats roaming the neighborhood, cats can make real pests of themselves. In the process of digging in your flower beds, cats may destroy plants and seedlings. Cats often decide that your flower box or flower bed is the perfect litter box. The odor is annoying and the mess they leave behind is disgusting! Sometimes cats decide that your car hood is the perfect resting place and they don’t care about scratching your car in the process of jumping up and down. Whatever your cat problem, there are many ways to repel cats.
Methods used repel cats from your garden and flower bed
Make your garden or flower bed annoying to cats. Plastic forks (tines facing upward) wooden popsicle sticks or chopsticks can be pushed in the soil about 7 to 8 inches apart to keep cats from digging in your garden. The idea is not harm any cats, but to make the area “inconvenient” for digging. The sticks may be just enough to discourage their digging or you may have to experiment with just how many are enough. It can look unsightly and a more tolerable solution would be to sprinkle and/or spray the area with I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent. Cats just don’t like the botanical oils and other natural ingredients in our repellent and they’ll stay away.
Repel cats with plants
One herb that is particularly repelling to cats is rue (Ruta Graveolens). Rue is a semi-woody perennial that grows to about 2-3 high and wide. Rue has gray-green foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in summer. It is hardy in zones 4-9. Rue prefers full sun and, once established, can grow in poor soils and hot dry sites. Rue will repel cats from the area in which it grows. In addition, you could sprinkle the leaves of dried rue in flower pots or other areas you would like to protect from cats. You could also spray your existing plants with I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent. It dries clear and won’t harm your plants and your cats will stay away!
cats with citrus
Cats don’t like the smell of citrus fruits, such and oranges and lemons. You may try scattering orange and lemon peels in your beds. You may have to experiment a little to see just how much and how often you will need to reapply the peels to keep cats away!
One other home remedy to repel cats that people have had success with is to sprinkle used coffee grinds in their garden. Once again, you would have to experiment on just how much would be satisfactory to repel cats.
Discourage cats from using your garden bed as a litter box
Let’s face it! The reason cats are in your garden to begin with, is that they like your soil. It’s the perfect place for them - but not for you. So in order to repel cats you have to make your soil less appealing to cats. There are several things you can do to keep cats out of your soil. You can add more plants to your garden which would eventually cover the exposed soil making it too much of a nuisance for cats to dig in. Covering your soil with chunky mulch, river rocks or attractive pebbles is another method used to keep cats out of garden beds. If you’ve recently seeded a flower bed, protect the bed with wire mesh or netting to hide the attractive loose soil from the cats.
Get a dog to repel cats
Unless raised together, most cats will stay away from dogs. Chances are if you have a dog roaming around the garden with you, you may not have a cat problem. One other technique that you may want to try, and certainly less time consuming and expensive than owning a dog, it to collect dog hair from friends who own dogs. Scatter the dog hair in the flowerbeds to repel cats.
Install a motion activated sprinkler
A motion activated sprinkler will harmlessly spray a cat when it passes in front of it. It will also spray mailmen and delivery men so you must be careful in directing the spray.
Throw water on cats
One way to get rid of cats from your garden is to keep cups or small buckets of water. When cats wander into your garden, you could fling the water at them. After several drenching, the cat just might get the message that you don’t want them in your garden.
Repel cats from trees
Cats will readily use young trees as scratching posts. To protect the trunks from cats, wrap the tree trunks in wire mesh or netting. Plastic tree guards may also be purchased to protect your trees.
Repel cats from ponds
Netting may have to be placed over a pond to keep cats away from fish. Netting should be checked regularly for rips and repaired as necessary.
Use I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent to keep cats out of your garden
I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent will give you the ammunition to keep cats out your garden – safely and effectively. Our Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent is available as both a spray and granular form. You may not find I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent offensive, but cats don’t like it at all!
Generously sprinkle I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent in your flower beds and pots and mix it into the soil. Spray the top of the soil with our ready to use spray formula for added protection and reapply as needed. Depending on your particular situation, Initial treatments may have to be heavier and frequent.
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How do i keep cats off my garden?
Motion sensored sprinklers. My neighbor got one for the feral cats. I have a dog so they stay away!
Reply:Buy a large container of pepper ( black or red ) and sprinkle it out over the area. It will keep cats and squirrels away. You will have to renew it every week....but after a while they will not come back because they remember the nose burn they had before.
The pepper will not hurt your plants at all...so go for it.
Reply:get a square meter or so of sand pitt sand and place it out of the way ,but somewhere the cats will notice it, and they will soon use this and leave your lawn alone , as cats can not resist the allure off a sand pitt.
Reply:I've got the same problem, i've tried the bottles of water and i've spent a fortune on the scardy cat detterent things that make a high pitched bleep when a cat or animal is in it's path but nothing seems to work!
Reply:Apparently bottles of water do it. Not sure how or why but it has certainly stopped my cat terrorising my neighbours' garden - which is good because they are lovely and he kept digging up their plants and trying to climb their washing...
Reply:I use the cheap cayanne pepper from the Dollar Store. Plastic forks buried, tines upward, will also make it uncomfortable for them to use.
Reply:Bring in a Dog (a big Bulldog ) and tie him up in your garden or even a small pekenese will do if you are on a budget
Reply:Buy yourself a shotgun, problem solved.
Reply:moth ball crystals...buy some moth balls and crush them sprinkle all around a lot of animals will stay away...cayenne pepper works too...just sprinkle it around
Reply:Plastic bottles (2ltr coke ones are good) filled with water worked for my neighbour. I'd just use claymore mines lol
Reply:Lemon wedges and pepper repell them cos they don't like the smell.
Reply:Crushed up mothballs.
They dont like the smell
Citrus has the same effect.
Reply:shoot it
Reply:Buy a dog
Reply:Buy a dog or a BB gun!
Reply:This product is great and here are some tips from the site
Tips for Repelling Cats
Cats can be a real nuisance around your garden and home. Whether they are your cats, your neighbors, or just wild cats roaming the neighborhood, cats can make real pests of themselves. In the process of digging in your flower beds, cats may destroy plants and seedlings. Cats often decide that your flower box or flower bed is the perfect litter box. The odor is annoying and the mess they leave behind is disgusting! Sometimes cats decide that your car hood is the perfect resting place and they don’t care about scratching your car in the process of jumping up and down. Whatever your cat problem, there are many ways to repel cats.
Methods used repel cats from your garden and flower bed
Make your garden or flower bed annoying to cats. Plastic forks (tines facing upward) wooden popsicle sticks or chopsticks can be pushed in the soil about 7 to 8 inches apart to keep cats from digging in your garden. The idea is not harm any cats, but to make the area “inconvenient” for digging. The sticks may be just enough to discourage their digging or you may have to experiment with just how many are enough. It can look unsightly and a more tolerable solution would be to sprinkle and/or spray the area with I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent. Cats just don’t like the botanical oils and other natural ingredients in our repellent and they’ll stay away.
Repel cats with plants
One herb that is particularly repelling to cats is rue (Ruta Graveolens). Rue is a semi-woody perennial that grows to about 2-3 high and wide. Rue has gray-green foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in summer. It is hardy in zones 4-9. Rue prefers full sun and, once established, can grow in poor soils and hot dry sites. Rue will repel cats from the area in which it grows. In addition, you could sprinkle the leaves of dried rue in flower pots or other areas you would like to protect from cats. You could also spray your existing plants with I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent. It dries clear and won’t harm your plants and your cats will stay away!
cats with citrus
Cats don’t like the smell of citrus fruits, such and oranges and lemons. You may try scattering orange and lemon peels in your beds. You may have to experiment a little to see just how much and how often you will need to reapply the peels to keep cats away!
One other home remedy to repel cats that people have had success with is to sprinkle used coffee grinds in their garden. Once again, you would have to experiment on just how much would be satisfactory to repel cats.
Discourage cats from using your garden bed as a litter box
Let’s face it! The reason cats are in your garden to begin with, is that they like your soil. It’s the perfect place for them - but not for you. So in order to repel cats you have to make your soil less appealing to cats. There are several things you can do to keep cats out of your soil. You can add more plants to your garden which would eventually cover the exposed soil making it too much of a nuisance for cats to dig in. Covering your soil with chunky mulch, river rocks or attractive pebbles is another method used to keep cats out of garden beds. If you’ve recently seeded a flower bed, protect the bed with wire mesh or netting to hide the attractive loose soil from the cats.
Get a dog to repel cats
Unless raised together, most cats will stay away from dogs. Chances are if you have a dog roaming around the garden with you, you may not have a cat problem. One other technique that you may want to try, and certainly less time consuming and expensive than owning a dog, it to collect dog hair from friends who own dogs. Scatter the dog hair in the flowerbeds to repel cats.
Install a motion activated sprinkler
A motion activated sprinkler will harmlessly spray a cat when it passes in front of it. It will also spray mailmen and delivery men so you must be careful in directing the spray.
Throw water on cats
One way to get rid of cats from your garden is to keep cups or small buckets of water. When cats wander into your garden, you could fling the water at them. After several drenching, the cat just might get the message that you don’t want them in your garden.
Repel cats from trees
Cats will readily use young trees as scratching posts. To protect the trunks from cats, wrap the tree trunks in wire mesh or netting. Plastic tree guards may also be purchased to protect your trees.
Repel cats from ponds
Netting may have to be placed over a pond to keep cats away from fish. Netting should be checked regularly for rips and repaired as necessary.
Use I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent to keep cats out of your garden
I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent will give you the ammunition to keep cats out your garden – safely and effectively. Our Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent is available as both a spray and granular form. You may not find I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent offensive, but cats don’t like it at all!
Generously sprinkle I Must Garden Dog %26amp; Cat Repellent in your flower beds and pots and mix it into the soil. Spray the top of the soil with our ready to use spray formula for added protection and reapply as needed. Depending on your particular situation, Initial treatments may have to be heavier and frequent.
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Why are the vegees in my conainer garden failing?
I live in Chicago. I have a container garden, approzimately 60" long, 20" wide, 16" tall. It still cold at nite here, so the box is actually a cold frame, covered by a piece of insulated glass I found a while back. A couple of weeks ago, I transplanted one strawberry, two tomato, and one basil plant. The basil is dead, strawberry looks dead, and the tomatoes are withering. As for the soil, every year, I go to a city site where I get compost, which I add to the mix. However, since I can't make myself spend a bunch of money on vermiculite, I'm only guessing the soil may not be draining well; even after not watering for 3 or 4 days, below an inch the soil is still damp. About a week ago I dug up about a dozen worms, and transplanted them to the container, but no improvement so far. Calling all green thumbs: SOS!
Why are the vegees in my conainer garden failing?
Gypsum is used for compacted soil. But it wont work this season. It needs time. Go to the Home Depot,and get some saw dust,or saw shavings. They will have it, they sweep it up all day from sawing lumber. They shouldn't charge you more than a dollar for it either. Just tell them you want what they sweep up,and would they please save it for you. They will. Add that to the soil, along with some Gypsum. Than next time you transplant, make sure you dig deep under the roots, or if you transplant from seedlings, start them in peat pots. Then all you do is set the pot in the new space, and it breaks down all by it's self. And be sure to get some,"Quick Start" for transplant shock. Also get rid of the glass. Its frying your baby plants. Put some Heavy plastic over them, with a little bit of open space for air ventilation. You should be OK than.
Why are the vegees in my conainer garden failing?
Gypsum is used for compacted soil. But it wont work this season. It needs time. Go to the Home Depot,and get some saw dust,or saw shavings. They will have it, they sweep it up all day from sawing lumber. They shouldn't charge you more than a dollar for it either. Just tell them you want what they sweep up,and would they please save it for you. They will. Add that to the soil, along with some Gypsum. Than next time you transplant, make sure you dig deep under the roots, or if you transplant from seedlings, start them in peat pots. Then all you do is set the pot in the new space, and it breaks down all by it's self. And be sure to get some,"Quick Start" for transplant shock. Also get rid of the glass. Its frying your baby plants. Put some Heavy plastic over them, with a little bit of open space for air ventilation. You should be OK than.
How does one start a botanical garden?
We have no money, no land, just the need for a botanical garden in our city ,Guadalajara, mex.
How does one start a botanical garden?
You need to get people together and organize to have one created. . . There will probably be someone that will donate land also :) Good place to start is by talking to local nurseries and gardeners/farmers in your area. . . It really could be a beautiful community project :) Good Luck to you. . . I've been thinking we need to do something like this here for quite awhile, and I think I will take my own advice at this time :)
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How does one start a botanical garden?
You need to get people together and organize to have one created. . . There will probably be someone that will donate land also :) Good place to start is by talking to local nurseries and gardeners/farmers in your area. . . It really could be a beautiful community project :) Good Luck to you. . . I've been thinking we need to do something like this here for quite awhile, and I think I will take my own advice at this time :)
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How do i start my own garden?
have just moved to new hosue with alot of space love to start my own garden and i don't have glue on how to do that.help please.
How do i start my own garden?
A GOOD GARDEN IS LOTS OF WORK AND CARE BUT THIS IS WHAT I DID..... TAKE A PIECE OF BLACK PLASTIC AND SPREAD ON THE GROUND WHERE YOU WANT THE GARDEN AND LAY SOME ROCKS ON IT SO THE WIND WONT BLOW IT AWAY. WAIT ABOUT 2 WEEKS..... REMOVE PLASTIC AND PULL UP ANY GRASS OR WEEDS. TILL THE GROUND WITH A TILLER. PUT IN SOME FURTILIZER AND TILL AGAIN. WITH THE SOIL NICE AND CLUMP FREE TAKE A HOE AND CUT 6-8 IN. DEEP DITCH ABOUT 8-12 IN. APART. OR FOR SQUASH AND OTHER VINE PLANTS MAKE A ROUND DITCH WITH THE CENTER 2 FT. AROUND. BUY PRE STARTED PLANTS AND TRANPLANT INTO THE GARDEN AND WATER. THATS A GOOD START.
Reply:Figure out the area where you want it, then you must till up the ground. Tillers can be rented in many cases from a rental store if you do not have access to one that belongs to someone you know. Then you should pick out what you would like to plant and then do so. They make plant food or fertilizer for all kinds of plants and once you decide what your going to grow, add some of the plant food and water as often as needed.
Reply:first you will need lots of top soil.
then you will need fertilizer
Then you will need to get seeds or you can purchase seedlings from plant stores or you can start your own.
You will need to water your garden every day unless it is raining....
make sure you keep your garden free of weeds as well.
One way you can do this is before you put the topsoil down, place black plastic down first then add the topsoil on top of the plastic. You still may have some weeds, but not as bad. It helps to use Miracle's Grow as well - it is a plant food to help plants as they need food too.
Reply:dear whom i bother
to beginning do you have dog deer cat etc?
after that you find a patch of any shape be deactive
after you do that you lenges 10 inches from were you plant your seeds
pout a fench around it a your done
don`t wery to water it god will do that thank you
Reply:It depends on where you live. There is an excellent book that I used when I first started - Gardening for Dummies. Honest, it taught me a lot and got me going on a great hobby! I have several very large gorgeous gardens now.
good luck!
How do i start my own garden?
A GOOD GARDEN IS LOTS OF WORK AND CARE BUT THIS IS WHAT I DID..... TAKE A PIECE OF BLACK PLASTIC AND SPREAD ON THE GROUND WHERE YOU WANT THE GARDEN AND LAY SOME ROCKS ON IT SO THE WIND WONT BLOW IT AWAY. WAIT ABOUT 2 WEEKS..... REMOVE PLASTIC AND PULL UP ANY GRASS OR WEEDS. TILL THE GROUND WITH A TILLER. PUT IN SOME FURTILIZER AND TILL AGAIN. WITH THE SOIL NICE AND CLUMP FREE TAKE A HOE AND CUT 6-8 IN. DEEP DITCH ABOUT 8-12 IN. APART. OR FOR SQUASH AND OTHER VINE PLANTS MAKE A ROUND DITCH WITH THE CENTER 2 FT. AROUND. BUY PRE STARTED PLANTS AND TRANPLANT INTO THE GARDEN AND WATER. THATS A GOOD START.
Reply:Figure out the area where you want it, then you must till up the ground. Tillers can be rented in many cases from a rental store if you do not have access to one that belongs to someone you know. Then you should pick out what you would like to plant and then do so. They make plant food or fertilizer for all kinds of plants and once you decide what your going to grow, add some of the plant food and water as often as needed.
Reply:first you will need lots of top soil.
then you will need fertilizer
Then you will need to get seeds or you can purchase seedlings from plant stores or you can start your own.
You will need to water your garden every day unless it is raining....
make sure you keep your garden free of weeds as well.
One way you can do this is before you put the topsoil down, place black plastic down first then add the topsoil on top of the plastic. You still may have some weeds, but not as bad. It helps to use Miracle's Grow as well - it is a plant food to help plants as they need food too.
Reply:dear whom i bother
to beginning do you have dog deer cat etc?
after that you find a patch of any shape be deactive
after you do that you lenges 10 inches from were you plant your seeds
pout a fench around it a your done
don`t wery to water it god will do that thank you
Reply:It depends on where you live. There is an excellent book that I used when I first started - Gardening for Dummies. Honest, it taught me a lot and got me going on a great hobby! I have several very large gorgeous gardens now.
good luck!
What vegetables should be in everyones garden but is often overlooked?
I'm planning what to put in my garden this year and want to try new things as well as my favorites.
What vegetables should be in everyones garden but is often overlooked?
Onions and Garlic. They are what is used most in cooking and there is no one that I know who could cook a delectable meal with out one or both of these veges. they have been getting a bad rap because of their aroma and the way they stay on your skin for years.
(Actually the smell lingers on the hair follicles in your nose which give the impresson that it's on your skin)
Reply:Strawberries
Reply:Cucumbers and eggplants
Reply:My garden is not complete without radishes, green onions, cilantro, chili pepper, tomato, carrots, corn, brocolli, cauliflower, lettuce, beans, cucumber, garlic and maybe a squash and a melon of some type. Fresh herbs are a finishing touch.
Reply:tomatoes and lettuce.oh yeah and corn.
Reply:red peppers of all different varieties!
Reply:Zucchini
Okra
Squash
Bell peppers
Onions
Reply:Defnitely potatos and tomatos.
What vegetables should be in everyones garden but is often overlooked?
Onions and Garlic. They are what is used most in cooking and there is no one that I know who could cook a delectable meal with out one or both of these veges. they have been getting a bad rap because of their aroma and the way they stay on your skin for years.
(Actually the smell lingers on the hair follicles in your nose which give the impresson that it's on your skin)
Reply:Strawberries
Reply:Cucumbers and eggplants
Reply:My garden is not complete without radishes, green onions, cilantro, chili pepper, tomato, carrots, corn, brocolli, cauliflower, lettuce, beans, cucumber, garlic and maybe a squash and a melon of some type. Fresh herbs are a finishing touch.
Reply:tomatoes and lettuce.oh yeah and corn.
Reply:red peppers of all different varieties!
Reply:Zucchini
Okra
Squash
Bell peppers
Onions
Reply:Defnitely potatos and tomatos.
Why does the soil in my garden smell like dog urine and how do I get rid of it?
Its been many years since we had these big dogs here but the smell of them has never died. I weed my garden with my hands and then my hands then smell like dog piss.
Will line help? What can I do? The grass and flowers seem unaffected but I can't stand the smell
Help!
Why does the soil in my garden smell like dog urine and how do I get rid of it?
Bizarre. Lime might help the smell but would change the pH so much that it could possibly kill of the happy plants. Also as to lime, where does she live? Can't use lime here, but if her soil is acidic, as in the northeast, it's not such an issue.
Personally, I'd remove the plants to a temporary location and rework the soil, adding amendments. If all beds have this problem, I'd do each one in turn. She should also contact CES for suggestions, especially if using lime, she'd need to know what quantity per square foot would be adequate and safe.
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THANKS to jay k *Pens band wagoner for finding this question for me!
Reply:Well I would think the smell would be due to either your dog (if you have one) or a stray dog marking your garden as their own.
Getting rid of the urine smell doesn't have an easy fix. You can mix outdoor potting soil with the soil in your garden, that should cut some of the smell. Their are also products that can cut down the amonia in soil where pets relieve themselves to help gardens, but I'm not sure if they will cut down on the odor. You can go to your local hardware store into their gardening section and ask the nearest employee, they should be able to point you in the right direction.
And of course keep all dogs away from the garden.
Reply:I am making the assumption that you do not have any other dogs or cats that pay a "visit" to you garden. If that is the case, then you can try baking soda or vinegar. These are two items that you do not have to worry about poisoning the soil and/or ground water, as may be the case with other remedies.
Will line help? What can I do? The grass and flowers seem unaffected but I can't stand the smell
Help!
Why does the soil in my garden smell like dog urine and how do I get rid of it?
Bizarre. Lime might help the smell but would change the pH so much that it could possibly kill of the happy plants. Also as to lime, where does she live? Can't use lime here, but if her soil is acidic, as in the northeast, it's not such an issue.
Personally, I'd remove the plants to a temporary location and rework the soil, adding amendments. If all beds have this problem, I'd do each one in turn. She should also contact CES for suggestions, especially if using lime, she'd need to know what quantity per square foot would be adequate and safe.
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CES is your Cooperative Extension Office. This is usually a department of a state university.
THANKS to jay k *Pens band wagoner for finding this question for me!
Reply:Well I would think the smell would be due to either your dog (if you have one) or a stray dog marking your garden as their own.
Getting rid of the urine smell doesn't have an easy fix. You can mix outdoor potting soil with the soil in your garden, that should cut some of the smell. Their are also products that can cut down the amonia in soil where pets relieve themselves to help gardens, but I'm not sure if they will cut down on the odor. You can go to your local hardware store into their gardening section and ask the nearest employee, they should be able to point you in the right direction.
And of course keep all dogs away from the garden.
Reply:I am making the assumption that you do not have any other dogs or cats that pay a "visit" to you garden. If that is the case, then you can try baking soda or vinegar. These are two items that you do not have to worry about poisoning the soil and/or ground water, as may be the case with other remedies.
What state has the best soil & garden conditions for what I want to grow? Is your city and state idea?
I grew up in Northwest Indiana and my Grandma had a GLORIOUS garden. She was from Mississippi and boy did she have a green thumb. I will likely be relocating in 2 years %26amp; we're open to a hundred places around the country.. we love adventure AND family.. Here's what I'd like to grow and please don't say it can't all be done, because Grandma did it! Thank you!!
Apple tree, a cherry tree %26amp; eucalyptus tree or plants.
Pergola with grapes. I will grow onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, green onions, strawberries, cabbage, collard mustard and spinach greens, tomatoes and brussels sprouts.
I'd like flowers, too, but I'll leave those to my hubby who loves landscaping.
Lilac bushes (my favorite) !!!
Lots of herbs like cilantro, basil, rosemary, lavender %26amp; such for cooking and making soaps %26amp; candles.
What state has the best soil %26amp; garden conditions for what I want to grow? Is your city and state idea?
Pennsylvania is a great state for growing all that you have mentioned. In fact I have a garden every year and grow all of what you mentioned and more. My lilac bushes are awesome. They are one of my favorites as well. The only tree I do not know if it will grow is the eucalyptus tree. It might I just never tried.
Reply:For what you are describing, you need a lot of rich top soil. Iowa has the best land in the nation and produces 80% of the nations food. Iowans are typically very friendly and family oriented. They also have the best school system in America.
Reply:I don't think you can grow eucalyptus trees in Iowa, sounds like you are going to have to go further south, or south and east or west.
beauty
Apple tree, a cherry tree %26amp; eucalyptus tree or plants.
Pergola with grapes. I will grow onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, green onions, strawberries, cabbage, collard mustard and spinach greens, tomatoes and brussels sprouts.
I'd like flowers, too, but I'll leave those to my hubby who loves landscaping.
Lilac bushes (my favorite) !!!
Lots of herbs like cilantro, basil, rosemary, lavender %26amp; such for cooking and making soaps %26amp; candles.
What state has the best soil %26amp; garden conditions for what I want to grow? Is your city and state idea?
Pennsylvania is a great state for growing all that you have mentioned. In fact I have a garden every year and grow all of what you mentioned and more. My lilac bushes are awesome. They are one of my favorites as well. The only tree I do not know if it will grow is the eucalyptus tree. It might I just never tried.
Reply:For what you are describing, you need a lot of rich top soil. Iowa has the best land in the nation and produces 80% of the nations food. Iowans are typically very friendly and family oriented. They also have the best school system in America.
Reply:I don't think you can grow eucalyptus trees in Iowa, sounds like you are going to have to go further south, or south and east or west.
beauty
How do I get rid of Rabbits from my Garden and what plants will they not eat?
Despite putting up rabbit netting at considerable cost and having a usless rabbit catching collie dog my Garden is still being eaten by them! Please help as I love my Garden %26amp; plants.
How do I get rid of Rabbits from my Garden and what plants will they not eat?
Don't feel lonesome! 3 dogs and they all just LOOK at our stray bunny!
I've got a fairly big garden so I put out a multiple line weed burner (electric) fence for both the rabbit and the dogs. Worked for the dogs and I thought it was keeping the rabbit out when I quit seeing her. Wrong! I just hadn't realized that she had gone on night patrols. One of the members of my gardening group said that her family, from grandfather down, cuts the top half out of gallon milk jugs, filled the bottom half with water %26amp; threw in a handful of mothballs. Said that it's worked for many a year. She also said that rabbits and deer can be deterred by smell (which makes sense, rabbits find food by smell and the organic mixes always seem to contain cayenne or some type of pepper), and that they hate the smell of the mothballs. I've finally gathered enough milk jugs from family and friends to try myself and will be putting out this next week. Not a pretty solution but you may want to try. Good Luck!
Reply:Nope. Walmart, Home Depot, even some grocery stores still carry in the cleaners/pesticides aisle. Report It
Reply:Try a 12 bore shotgun. " on the rabbits."
Reply:catch one at a time
Reply:im pretty sure they wont eat privet
Reply:You could try a small electric fence. I have a friend that uses that to good effect.
Reply:Simple. Put carrots in your next door neighbours garden! Haha!
Reply:TRY THESE THINGS THEY TRULY WORK.
Try putting moth balls around and in the garden to help with the deer and rabbits eating our plants. We put them in the rows, between the plants and the smell keeps them out of the garden. When it rains we have to put more out because the rain dissolves them.
Rabbit and deer repellent: Blend well two to three eggs. Pour into it a gallon of water. Spray plants. Holds for about two weeks unless rain washes it off. Re-spray as often as needed. Works well in Carolina and California. I’ve done it in both places.
Deer and rabbit fence: Available commercially. It is a 6-foot wire that has small mesh at bottom and larger mesh at top. Drive in 10-foot “T” posts with a post pounder. Attach “deer and rabbit” wire, plus two strands of barbless wire at top to make it 8 feet high. This does the trick well. Eight-foot gates are easy to construct using elbows, Ts, pipe and wire.
Reply:Get someone to come with a Ferret....They also will move home if you pour old diesel oil down their hole/warren
Reply:I used to plant marigolds around the garden. I would also make a little patch outside and away from the garden for the rabbits. It worked for me.
Reply:how far is the fence in the ground 2 foot approx is needed.
Reply:Air rifle and a recipe for rabbit pie.
Check with your local butcher what they're paying for them.
Reply:Get a wererabbit. Call Wallace and Gromit. They can help you.
Reply:I think they don't like rhubarb leaves, but your garden wouldn't look very pretty.
Reply:Get some realistic coiled up rubber snakes and place them around the perimeter. Rabbits fear snakes.
Reply:Try sprinkling ground up moth balls. Place a bunch of them in a plastic bag and hit with a hammer. I have heard many things done like the smell of them.
Reply:You can buy cage traps like those they have for grey squirrel. How effective they are I cannot say.
Reply:run rabbit run rabbit run run run
here comes the farmer with his big big gun
he won't get by without his rabbit pie
so run rabbit run rabbit run run run
How do I get rid of Rabbits from my Garden and what plants will they not eat?
Don't feel lonesome! 3 dogs and they all just LOOK at our stray bunny!
I've got a fairly big garden so I put out a multiple line weed burner (electric) fence for both the rabbit and the dogs. Worked for the dogs and I thought it was keeping the rabbit out when I quit seeing her. Wrong! I just hadn't realized that she had gone on night patrols. One of the members of my gardening group said that her family, from grandfather down, cuts the top half out of gallon milk jugs, filled the bottom half with water %26amp; threw in a handful of mothballs. Said that it's worked for many a year. She also said that rabbits and deer can be deterred by smell (which makes sense, rabbits find food by smell and the organic mixes always seem to contain cayenne or some type of pepper), and that they hate the smell of the mothballs. I've finally gathered enough milk jugs from family and friends to try myself and will be putting out this next week. Not a pretty solution but you may want to try. Good Luck!
Reply:Nope. Walmart, Home Depot, even some grocery stores still carry in the cleaners/pesticides aisle. Report It
Reply:Try a 12 bore shotgun. " on the rabbits."
Reply:catch one at a time
Reply:im pretty sure they wont eat privet
Reply:You could try a small electric fence. I have a friend that uses that to good effect.
Reply:Simple. Put carrots in your next door neighbours garden! Haha!
Reply:TRY THESE THINGS THEY TRULY WORK.
Try putting moth balls around and in the garden to help with the deer and rabbits eating our plants. We put them in the rows, between the plants and the smell keeps them out of the garden. When it rains we have to put more out because the rain dissolves them.
Rabbit and deer repellent: Blend well two to three eggs. Pour into it a gallon of water. Spray plants. Holds for about two weeks unless rain washes it off. Re-spray as often as needed. Works well in Carolina and California. I’ve done it in both places.
Deer and rabbit fence: Available commercially. It is a 6-foot wire that has small mesh at bottom and larger mesh at top. Drive in 10-foot “T” posts with a post pounder. Attach “deer and rabbit” wire, plus two strands of barbless wire at top to make it 8 feet high. This does the trick well. Eight-foot gates are easy to construct using elbows, Ts, pipe and wire.
Reply:Get someone to come with a Ferret....They also will move home if you pour old diesel oil down their hole/warren
Reply:I used to plant marigolds around the garden. I would also make a little patch outside and away from the garden for the rabbits. It worked for me.
Reply:how far is the fence in the ground 2 foot approx is needed.
Reply:Air rifle and a recipe for rabbit pie.
Check with your local butcher what they're paying for them.
Reply:Get a wererabbit. Call Wallace and Gromit. They can help you.
Reply:I think they don't like rhubarb leaves, but your garden wouldn't look very pretty.
Reply:Get some realistic coiled up rubber snakes and place them around the perimeter. Rabbits fear snakes.
Reply:Try sprinkling ground up moth balls. Place a bunch of them in a plastic bag and hit with a hammer. I have heard many things done like the smell of them.
Reply:You can buy cage traps like those they have for grey squirrel. How effective they are I cannot say.
Reply:run rabbit run rabbit run run run
here comes the farmer with his big big gun
he won't get by without his rabbit pie
so run rabbit run rabbit run run run
What can i make with my garden vegetables?
In our garden right now we have cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers. I want to make something with them tom. for lunch, i was thinking maybe a stirfry or something, any ideas?
What can i make with my garden vegetables?
You could make stuffed peppers
Hollow out the inside of a pepper and you can stuff w/ ground beef, rice and add your chopped cucumbers and tomatoes
Reply:You could get some spiral pasta and boil it...then chop all the veggies up and put the pasta and veggies in a bowl with some Caesar or Italian dressing, salami and cheese for a pasta salad.
Reply:If you have eggs, you can scramble them with your tomatoes and peppers. Add some cheese, but put your tomatoes in last.
Reply:Pasta Primavera!
Butter
Olive Oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
½ to 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets and stem pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
2 zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 yellow squash, sliced on the bias
½ red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 package white or brown button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 cup half and half, plus a little more for thinning sauce
1 small wineglass of white wine
Low-sodium chicken broth as needed
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Penne pasta
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Now begin sautéing the veggies in batches, cooking only 1 or 2 minutes (at most) each. To begin, add broccoli and carrots to onion %26amp; garlic. Cook only for a minute, then remove to separate plate. Add another tablespoon of butter to pan and add red pepper strips. Cook for one minute, then remove. Repeat with remaining veggies, being very careful not to overcook; veggies at this point should still be somewhat raw/crunchy. When all veggies have been removed and skillet is empty, pour ½ to 1 glass of dry white wine to pan. With whisk, begin to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the nice, flavorful bits from the bottom. Cooking over medium heat, add ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup whipping cream, and 1 cup half and half. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan. Stir together and cook to thick, adding salt %26amp; pepper to taste. Taste sauce as you go; don’t oversalt, but don’t undersalt either! Chiffonade fresh basil leaves, and stir into sauce. Now add all the veggies, including frozen peas, at once. Stir gently to combine; if sauce seems to thick, add equal parts half %26amp; half and chicken broth to thin. Cook over low heat until warm, just a couple of minutes. You don’t want soggy veggies! Taste %26amp; check seasoning; add more salt %26amp; pepper if needed.
Reply:I would make a salad with them!
Reply:Make Gazpacho(cold veggie soup)
6 ripe tomatoes,peeled and cut into chunks
1 pepper seeded and chopped lightly to 1/2-1/4 inch
1 onion chopped fine
1 clove garlic,chopped fine
1 large cuke,or several smaller peeled,seeded,cut into small chunks
2 stalks celery sliced small
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Add Tabasco and Worcestershire if you like those
Mix everything together,and then take about half of the mix and put it in a blender or food processor and blend just a few pulses.Add back to the unblended veggies and add 4 cups of tomato juice.Stir and refrigerate covered. If you make it tonight,it will be delicious for lunch tomorrow.
You can also add cut up avocado,olives,zucchini if you happen to have any of those.
Reply:Saute the peppers in some olive oil, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Place on top of a piece of french bread, sprinkle with some cheese. The cucumbers and tomato can be tossed with lettuce to make a salad. I eat my cucumbers sliced with some lime not lemon juice ( fresh ) salt and pepper. Good eats...
Reply:I would make greek salad with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onion and peppers, lots of grated Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
X D
What can i make with my garden vegetables?
You could make stuffed peppers
Hollow out the inside of a pepper and you can stuff w/ ground beef, rice and add your chopped cucumbers and tomatoes
Reply:You could get some spiral pasta and boil it...then chop all the veggies up and put the pasta and veggies in a bowl with some Caesar or Italian dressing, salami and cheese for a pasta salad.
Reply:If you have eggs, you can scramble them with your tomatoes and peppers. Add some cheese, but put your tomatoes in last.
Reply:Pasta Primavera!
Butter
Olive Oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
½ to 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets and stem pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
2 zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 yellow squash, sliced on the bias
½ red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 package white or brown button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 cup half and half, plus a little more for thinning sauce
1 small wineglass of white wine
Low-sodium chicken broth as needed
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Penne pasta
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Now begin sautéing the veggies in batches, cooking only 1 or 2 minutes (at most) each. To begin, add broccoli and carrots to onion %26amp; garlic. Cook only for a minute, then remove to separate plate. Add another tablespoon of butter to pan and add red pepper strips. Cook for one minute, then remove. Repeat with remaining veggies, being very careful not to overcook; veggies at this point should still be somewhat raw/crunchy. When all veggies have been removed and skillet is empty, pour ½ to 1 glass of dry white wine to pan. With whisk, begin to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the nice, flavorful bits from the bottom. Cooking over medium heat, add ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup whipping cream, and 1 cup half and half. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan. Stir together and cook to thick, adding salt %26amp; pepper to taste. Taste sauce as you go; don’t oversalt, but don’t undersalt either! Chiffonade fresh basil leaves, and stir into sauce. Now add all the veggies, including frozen peas, at once. Stir gently to combine; if sauce seems to thick, add equal parts half %26amp; half and chicken broth to thin. Cook over low heat until warm, just a couple of minutes. You don’t want soggy veggies! Taste %26amp; check seasoning; add more salt %26amp; pepper if needed.
Reply:I would make a salad with them!
Reply:Make Gazpacho(cold veggie soup)
6 ripe tomatoes,peeled and cut into chunks
1 pepper seeded and chopped lightly to 1/2-1/4 inch
1 onion chopped fine
1 clove garlic,chopped fine
1 large cuke,or several smaller peeled,seeded,cut into small chunks
2 stalks celery sliced small
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Add Tabasco and Worcestershire if you like those
Mix everything together,and then take about half of the mix and put it in a blender or food processor and blend just a few pulses.Add back to the unblended veggies and add 4 cups of tomato juice.Stir and refrigerate covered. If you make it tonight,it will be delicious for lunch tomorrow.
You can also add cut up avocado,olives,zucchini if you happen to have any of those.
Reply:Saute the peppers in some olive oil, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Place on top of a piece of french bread, sprinkle with some cheese. The cucumbers and tomato can be tossed with lettuce to make a salad. I eat my cucumbers sliced with some lime not lemon juice ( fresh ) salt and pepper. Good eats...
Reply:I would make greek salad with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onion and peppers, lots of grated Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
X D
How do i water proof my garden shed?
I am unable to reach one side of my garden shed because my neighbour built a 6 foot fence beside it and the water has started coming in through the joints! The roof is sound as is the other 3 sides. I need something i can do on the inside to waterproof it! Any sensible suggestions welcome!
How do i water proof my garden shed?
I wish I could see the situation at a close to judge exactly how the issue could be tickled....
I all cases, since it has to do with Water Proofing Works, you need to consider the following:
1) Rubber-Like Paint Material which is an EZ %26amp; Economical ON-THE-SPOT-Solution to your problem. Water can not penetrate through when applied at 1mm. Thick Coat.
2) Water Reppellent Material which is EZ to apply as well, but may never get your problem solved if it was not reallt the SOLUTION to your problem.
3) You fix a Piece of wood just to be able to insert it into the Newlt Formed Joint; purpose of which is to MINIMIZE the joint Gap to the Maximum Possible....and once u r done with that, apply that material noted in Point # 1 above...it will be applied fairly to the groove / joint since it is THICK MATERIAL, and it can BRIDGE the Gab between the joint %26amp; the side of your fense....
Note:
Such Material is normally WATER-BASED; i.e., dilutable with water...But my advice to u,,,DONT THIN IT AT ALL...
Let it b as thick as it is READY-MADE, and apply it in Two -Three Consecutive Coats just to obtain 1-1.5 mm. Thickness out of it...
I also think it could be applied up to 2-3 mm. Thickness, but deal with it according to the situation u r faced with.
Consult the Shop Owner for a Professional Opinion...
Wish I were there to help %26amp; assist...
Trust I could TERMINATE your problem for good...BUT...!!!
Take care Sweetie, and best of luck water proofing your Garden Shed....
Reply:Hi,if you water proof the inside it will not stop the outside from rotting.Get the spray fence paint %26amp; try to get at the outside.You may have to renew the wall.Good Luck
Reply:You can fix a heavy duty plastic membrane on the inside or felt or you could paint on bitumen to seal the cacks.. good luck
Reply:SORRY, IT HAD TO BE SAID
Most cities have set-back regulations. It is 6ft. from the property line where I live. It's going to happen again. You can't expect the neighbor to let you take a section of fence down each time. Consider moving the shed over and be done with it.
Reply:Personally? I'd get a huge sheet of plastic, pull it into the gap between the fence and shed, and pin it round the edges. You'll need a ladder to pin near the roof.
Sorry, that's all I can think of!
Reply:Ask your neighbor if you can take down the fence temporarily so you can do the repairs to your shed. Put his fence back up when you are done.
Reply:tar it or use silicone caulk. kind of like the caulk you get for bathtubs but there should be an outside version of it at homedepot
Reply:peice of plastic over the area leaking witha bit of excess material so it hangs down over his side of the fence, somtehing like sealant should hold it down or maybe a few nails with sealnt over the top to stop the water getting in
How do i water proof my garden shed?
I wish I could see the situation at a close to judge exactly how the issue could be tickled....
I all cases, since it has to do with Water Proofing Works, you need to consider the following:
1) Rubber-Like Paint Material which is an EZ %26amp; Economical ON-THE-SPOT-Solution to your problem. Water can not penetrate through when applied at 1mm. Thick Coat.
2) Water Reppellent Material which is EZ to apply as well, but may never get your problem solved if it was not reallt the SOLUTION to your problem.
3) You fix a Piece of wood just to be able to insert it into the Newlt Formed Joint; purpose of which is to MINIMIZE the joint Gap to the Maximum Possible....and once u r done with that, apply that material noted in Point # 1 above...it will be applied fairly to the groove / joint since it is THICK MATERIAL, and it can BRIDGE the Gab between the joint %26amp; the side of your fense....
Note:
Such Material is normally WATER-BASED; i.e., dilutable with water...But my advice to u,,,DONT THIN IT AT ALL...
Let it b as thick as it is READY-MADE, and apply it in Two -Three Consecutive Coats just to obtain 1-1.5 mm. Thickness out of it...
I also think it could be applied up to 2-3 mm. Thickness, but deal with it according to the situation u r faced with.
Consult the Shop Owner for a Professional Opinion...
Wish I were there to help %26amp; assist...
Trust I could TERMINATE your problem for good...BUT...!!!
Take care Sweetie, and best of luck water proofing your Garden Shed....
Reply:Hi,if you water proof the inside it will not stop the outside from rotting.Get the spray fence paint %26amp; try to get at the outside.You may have to renew the wall.Good Luck
Reply:You can fix a heavy duty plastic membrane on the inside or felt or you could paint on bitumen to seal the cacks.. good luck
Reply:SORRY, IT HAD TO BE SAID
Most cities have set-back regulations. It is 6ft. from the property line where I live. It's going to happen again. You can't expect the neighbor to let you take a section of fence down each time. Consider moving the shed over and be done with it.
Reply:Personally? I'd get a huge sheet of plastic, pull it into the gap between the fence and shed, and pin it round the edges. You'll need a ladder to pin near the roof.
Sorry, that's all I can think of!
Reply:Ask your neighbor if you can take down the fence temporarily so you can do the repairs to your shed. Put his fence back up when you are done.
Reply:tar it or use silicone caulk. kind of like the caulk you get for bathtubs but there should be an outside version of it at homedepot
Reply:peice of plastic over the area leaking witha bit of excess material so it hangs down over his side of the fence, somtehing like sealant should hold it down or maybe a few nails with sealnt over the top to stop the water getting in
How do I keep Deer out of my vegetable garden?
Hi Folks,
We recently moved to a property that is populated with lots of deer. We are planning on a nice big garden this year. Next to putting a 6 foot fence with angled barb wire at the top like a prison, what is the best way to keep the deer out of our cherished garden this year?
I look forward to some great answers, thank you!
How do I keep Deer out of my vegetable garden?
deer are creatures of habit and can be trained/encouraged to travel around your garden rather than through it.
there are several basic concepts to keep in mind when dealing with deer: breeding season, does with fawns, available food sources, temperature and weather.
I garden in the same area as a very large resident deer population and have pretty good luck controlling what they disturb.
Barriers----protect individual plants with bird netting, or stakes. Twigs can be protected by wire wrapped loosly around the last few inches of the stem. During winter I lay pine branches over perennial crowns to block them from eating them. Large plants that block their view discourage deer from entering an area to eat.
Scent deer are very sensitive to smells:
coyote urine near the garden will make them wary because coyotes are their predator.
moth balls placed near a plant will discourage a deer from grazing on it (3 per 2ft diameter crown)
blood meal sprinkled near target plants will make the deer think there has been a kill in the area and the deer won't linger there.
human hair has a bad scent and texture to them sprinkle clippings over the plant you don't want them to eat
fabric softener sheets fastened to plants smell foul to the deer and they won't eat them.
egg mixed with a gallon of water sprayed on plants will leave a distasteful residue deer will avoid
Deer off is a product you can spray on plants with the same effect.
Ground red pepper sprinkled on plants will stop them from eating.
clippings of fresh herbs have a repellant effect.
I rotate through the list of scent controlls, using a different one each week and it keeps the deer skiddish in most of the garden areas i care for.
deer don't like to eat certain plants:
anything in the mint family, anything with fuzzy or hairy leaves, anything with a strong herbal scent, lavender, oregano, thyme monarda, coleus, salvia, russian sage, profusion zinnia, homestead verbena, artimesia, to name a few
there are lots of lists of plants that are deer resistant but that doesn't always mean they won't try the taste so protect new plants will barriers to keep deer from pulling them out of the ground.
bamboo stakes poking up randomly in an area will inhibit deer grazing also.
Reply:Grow vegetables they do not eat, electrify the wire, place predator dung around the perimeter, learn to share, spray with deer repellant, use a guard dog.
Reply:Electric fence
Reply:sorry people ,but HUMAN URINE is the answer.
Reply:harvest them, deer meat is healthy..watch uncle ted's hunting show and he'll show you how(ted nugent) you're probably against that, but it works.
Reply:buy a gun. shoot the deer. eat the deer with your veggies. you'll never have to go to the grocery store again.
Reply:I prefer the .270 WSM 130 TSX. If you are looking for a quick fix it can't be beat. --Use extreme caution and don't over-spread, could cause a loss of neighbors if living too close to someone, and that will lead to some serious trouble.
Reply:My wife had a deer problem in our garden. She's really into "all-natural" and safe products, so she found a website that sells a deer repellent like that. It worked really well, and she uses it all the time now. You can go to http://www.ultradeerrepel.com
Good luck!
Reply:if deer are like baboons then put a fence around it and also cover the ground with tabasco sauce!!!
Reply:land mines. if that dont stop them they deserve to get it
Reply:Other deer urine.
You can have it treated with this, and I assume you can wash it off. It's the only way we keep deer off the flowering bushes.
Reply:Ive heard yu can take human hair out of yur hairbrush and lay it around where yu have tha problem. Good Luck
Reply:Fencing (without the wire) is the only sure fire way to keep them out. There are deer resistant plants and various deterrents on the market but none of them will work if the deer are hungry. I would invest in the fence it will save you money and heartache in the longrun.
baffin slippers
We recently moved to a property that is populated with lots of deer. We are planning on a nice big garden this year. Next to putting a 6 foot fence with angled barb wire at the top like a prison, what is the best way to keep the deer out of our cherished garden this year?
I look forward to some great answers, thank you!
How do I keep Deer out of my vegetable garden?
deer are creatures of habit and can be trained/encouraged to travel around your garden rather than through it.
there are several basic concepts to keep in mind when dealing with deer: breeding season, does with fawns, available food sources, temperature and weather.
I garden in the same area as a very large resident deer population and have pretty good luck controlling what they disturb.
Barriers----protect individual plants with bird netting, or stakes. Twigs can be protected by wire wrapped loosly around the last few inches of the stem. During winter I lay pine branches over perennial crowns to block them from eating them. Large plants that block their view discourage deer from entering an area to eat.
Scent deer are very sensitive to smells:
coyote urine near the garden will make them wary because coyotes are their predator.
moth balls placed near a plant will discourage a deer from grazing on it (3 per 2ft diameter crown)
blood meal sprinkled near target plants will make the deer think there has been a kill in the area and the deer won't linger there.
human hair has a bad scent and texture to them sprinkle clippings over the plant you don't want them to eat
fabric softener sheets fastened to plants smell foul to the deer and they won't eat them.
egg mixed with a gallon of water sprayed on plants will leave a distasteful residue deer will avoid
Deer off is a product you can spray on plants with the same effect.
Ground red pepper sprinkled on plants will stop them from eating.
clippings of fresh herbs have a repellant effect.
I rotate through the list of scent controlls, using a different one each week and it keeps the deer skiddish in most of the garden areas i care for.
deer don't like to eat certain plants:
anything in the mint family, anything with fuzzy or hairy leaves, anything with a strong herbal scent, lavender, oregano, thyme monarda, coleus, salvia, russian sage, profusion zinnia, homestead verbena, artimesia, to name a few
there are lots of lists of plants that are deer resistant but that doesn't always mean they won't try the taste so protect new plants will barriers to keep deer from pulling them out of the ground.
bamboo stakes poking up randomly in an area will inhibit deer grazing also.
Reply:Grow vegetables they do not eat, electrify the wire, place predator dung around the perimeter, learn to share, spray with deer repellant, use a guard dog.
Reply:Electric fence
Reply:sorry people ,but HUMAN URINE is the answer.
Reply:harvest them, deer meat is healthy..watch uncle ted's hunting show and he'll show you how(ted nugent) you're probably against that, but it works.
Reply:buy a gun. shoot the deer. eat the deer with your veggies. you'll never have to go to the grocery store again.
Reply:I prefer the .270 WSM 130 TSX. If you are looking for a quick fix it can't be beat. --Use extreme caution and don't over-spread, could cause a loss of neighbors if living too close to someone, and that will lead to some serious trouble.
Reply:My wife had a deer problem in our garden. She's really into "all-natural" and safe products, so she found a website that sells a deer repellent like that. It worked really well, and she uses it all the time now. You can go to http://www.ultradeerrepel.com
Good luck!
Reply:if deer are like baboons then put a fence around it and also cover the ground with tabasco sauce!!!
Reply:land mines. if that dont stop them they deserve to get it
Reply:Other deer urine.
You can have it treated with this, and I assume you can wash it off. It's the only way we keep deer off the flowering bushes.
Reply:Ive heard yu can take human hair out of yur hairbrush and lay it around where yu have tha problem. Good Luck
Reply:Fencing (without the wire) is the only sure fire way to keep them out. There are deer resistant plants and various deterrents on the market but none of them will work if the deer are hungry. I would invest in the fence it will save you money and heartache in the longrun.
baffin slippers
What is the best thing to use on a garden to kill flea beatles?
This is the 3rd time I have planted my garden! I have tried seven dust and a couple of other things. Nothing works. They are everywhere in my garden! PLEASE HELP!
What is the best thing to use on a garden to kill flea beatles?
Carbaryl and some pyrethroids are effective for control of flea beetles
Reply:U must mean beetles. 2 of the Beatles are already dead.
Reply:Go to a feed store and buy some Orthine. It smells awful and comes in a powder form. All you do is mix a little with water and spray it on your plants. It will kill anything.....just ask the guys how long you need to wait before you can eat the food you sprayed. I think its only a day. It works really well and I have used it to kill the army worms on my cabbage.
What is the best thing to use on a garden to kill flea beatles?
Carbaryl and some pyrethroids are effective for control of flea beetles
Reply:U must mean beetles. 2 of the Beatles are already dead.
Reply:Go to a feed store and buy some Orthine. It smells awful and comes in a powder form. All you do is mix a little with water and spray it on your plants. It will kill anything.....just ask the guys how long you need to wait before you can eat the food you sprayed. I think its only a day. It works really well and I have used it to kill the army worms on my cabbage.
What is the best way to build a rasied garden.?
I am moving to San Diego, Ca. I would like to have a garden. Because we are renting and the soil is poor I would like to build a raised garden. I need it to be efficient, easy, and cheap. How big should it be for squash, beans, tomatos and possible cantalope? How deep should the soil be?
What is the best way to build a rasied garden.?
Probably the least expensive RAISED garden would be to use the least expensive container you can find. The least expensive containers I used were boxes; file boxes, fruit boxes, wax impregnated boxes, wooden boxes (the strongest), boxes inside of boxes (for side wall strength), etc. You see the concept here. Large plastic pots that are 24" high x 24" wide are ideal, but pricy. I have finally accquired 18 of those and since then gotten rid of the boxes.
Okay, the box concept. Water proofing is obviously essential. Get the large 30 to 50 gallon size for the box's interior. Place the box on bricks for elevation because the box's bottom will get wet and decintigrate in a short time unless this is a wax impregnated box. Make a drain hole in the box's bottom and push the plastic bag through the hole and down into a space between the bricks. Make a hole in the tip of the portion of the bag that hangs below the box and looks now, like the teat of a cow. The essential thing is to keep the box sides dry. Drape the plastic bag over the outside and down to protect the outside from getting wet. The bricks keep the bottom off the ground and from getting wet when water puddles. The drain must drain below the box bottom.
Fill your box with potting soil leaving at least a 2" free board or soil level 2" below box top. Most, or nearly all garden annual plants do not need more than 8 to 12 inches of root depth. Corn, vines (squash, cantalope) are one plant per box. Maybe two corn per box depending on the box size. One cantalope per box because that cantalope is going to be all over the place like the squash. Bush/pole beans, tomato = one per box. Lettuce, carots, radish, beets and the like can be several per box just like sections of rows in a typical garden plot. When you move, you can take your investment in soil medium and bricks with you.
Reply:yea...hydroponics in a dry area where water is already expensive and a sin to waste. thats the answer. can you believe the morons?
Reply:I would consider hydroponics. It is a more healthy way to grow fruits and vegetables and it doesn't cost a lot to do.
http://www.hydroponics.com/
Reply:select the area where you want your garden, square it off, pound 2x4 or 2x2 wood pegs one in each corner,about 12 inches deep and leave 12 inches sticking above ground. now place and nail or screw 2x10's or 2x12's to these pegs. now you should have a square above ground box,(you decide on the length and width), NEXT ON THE INSIDE OF THE BOX, dig up/loosen your existing bad soil about 4or 5 in. deep,then add some fertilizer and mix well, then some mulch and topsoil to fill to within 1 inch of the top of the box you are ready to plant. you may want to have the bad soil tested to see what type of fertilizer will work best for you., good luck.P.S. with using your old soil loosened up down 4 or 5in. and adding new topsoil 10 or 12 in. on top the depth should be alright for the plants you want, the size is up to you ,but considering all you are planting i would go with about a 10 x 12 ft square area., the wood will probably only cost about 40 bucks
What is the best way to build a rasied garden.?
Probably the least expensive RAISED garden would be to use the least expensive container you can find. The least expensive containers I used were boxes; file boxes, fruit boxes, wax impregnated boxes, wooden boxes (the strongest), boxes inside of boxes (for side wall strength), etc. You see the concept here. Large plastic pots that are 24" high x 24" wide are ideal, but pricy. I have finally accquired 18 of those and since then gotten rid of the boxes.
Okay, the box concept. Water proofing is obviously essential. Get the large 30 to 50 gallon size for the box's interior. Place the box on bricks for elevation because the box's bottom will get wet and decintigrate in a short time unless this is a wax impregnated box. Make a drain hole in the box's bottom and push the plastic bag through the hole and down into a space between the bricks. Make a hole in the tip of the portion of the bag that hangs below the box and looks now, like the teat of a cow. The essential thing is to keep the box sides dry. Drape the plastic bag over the outside and down to protect the outside from getting wet. The bricks keep the bottom off the ground and from getting wet when water puddles. The drain must drain below the box bottom.
Fill your box with potting soil leaving at least a 2" free board or soil level 2" below box top. Most, or nearly all garden annual plants do not need more than 8 to 12 inches of root depth. Corn, vines (squash, cantalope) are one plant per box. Maybe two corn per box depending on the box size. One cantalope per box because that cantalope is going to be all over the place like the squash. Bush/pole beans, tomato = one per box. Lettuce, carots, radish, beets and the like can be several per box just like sections of rows in a typical garden plot. When you move, you can take your investment in soil medium and bricks with you.
Reply:yea...hydroponics in a dry area where water is already expensive and a sin to waste. thats the answer. can you believe the morons?
Reply:I would consider hydroponics. It is a more healthy way to grow fruits and vegetables and it doesn't cost a lot to do.
http://www.hydroponics.com/
Reply:select the area where you want your garden, square it off, pound 2x4 or 2x2 wood pegs one in each corner,about 12 inches deep and leave 12 inches sticking above ground. now place and nail or screw 2x10's or 2x12's to these pegs. now you should have a square above ground box,(you decide on the length and width), NEXT ON THE INSIDE OF THE BOX, dig up/loosen your existing bad soil about 4or 5 in. deep,then add some fertilizer and mix well, then some mulch and topsoil to fill to within 1 inch of the top of the box you are ready to plant. you may want to have the bad soil tested to see what type of fertilizer will work best for you., good luck.P.S. with using your old soil loosened up down 4 or 5in. and adding new topsoil 10 or 12 in. on top the depth should be alright for the plants you want, the size is up to you ,but considering all you are planting i would go with about a 10 x 12 ft square area., the wood will probably only cost about 40 bucks
What would you do if your garden was full of weeds?
My garden is a total jungle with all sorts of weeds and i was wondering if they would die out by themselves. The only thing thats good about is it has a rose bush.
What would you do if your garden was full of weeds?
take them out
weeds r bad. they destroy the beauty of your garden. and it will take a long time if u want them to die themselves. and they will seed so if they die next year, there will be more weeds. so you better kill them before its tooooo late
Reply:Pull the weeds, till up the soil a bit, put down garden plastic, cover with mulch. Add plants by moving the mulch and cutting an X in the plastic, putting plant in soil, tamp down, pull plastic and mulch back toward base of plant. Cheap, easy and it looks good. Weeds keep making weed seeds and more weeds.
Reply:I am a professional landscaper from PlushGreen. The method we have found most successful is the following:
Mulch Beds-
1) Using either a trimmer (weed wacker) or your hands, cut the weeds so they are approximately 1" or less above the surface.
2) Spray all portions (the cut portion and the remaining portion) with Round-Up.
3) Wait 30 minutes and spray items again
4) Wait 30 minutes and then cover with your choice of mulch
Notes: We use Extended Control Round-up. A concentrated bottle retails for $30-$40 at your local hardware store. It will make approximately 5-6 gallons at 6oz. per gallon. Also, you may leave the cut portion in the bed and mulch over it. This method should kill at least 90% of the vegetation. It may be necessary to spot treat throughout the season.
Gardens-
Gardens are a little more tricky, mainly because you are dealing with edible items. You must be VERY selective when choosing your products. While we don't treat gardens professionally, my personal information may be helpful for you.
1) When selecting an herbicide, be VERY careful to read the lable on spraying on fruits/vegetables. Most every product will give you information on this from the label on the back of the bottle.
2) Round-Up would NOT be a good selection for your garden, as it will kill ALL vegetation (Especially the extended control).
3) I would suggest a selective herbicide. This items usually kill weeds, but not items such as grasses. I am reasonably certain that it will not harm the vegetation.
Notes: We use a selective herbicide called MOMENTUM by Lesco. While it is possible for anyone to obtain this product, the $170 price tag for a 2.5 gallon bottle isn't usually worth it for the typical homeowner. This is the same stuff that companies like TruGreen use to kill your dandelions in the yard.
General Notes: You can purchase a 'weed grabber' from Lowes. This item has three prongs on the bottom, and a foot actuated lever you press on to push the grabber into the ground. You then tilt the lever and the grabber pulls out a cone shapped dirt/root ball. This is sometimes effective, but you do not always get the root. We used these items for one season and went back to the Round-Up process mentioned above.
Hope this helps!!
Reply:depends on how many weeds...
keep in mind that though it might not be asthetically pleasing, some weeds are good in the garden. it provides a haven for benificial insects. Lady bugs for example will eat aphids and require some protection from the heat of the day....
Reply:kiil them
Reply:I do some weeding at friends house.
She got a lot of plants....
Roses, azalea, poppys. rhodies. rhubarb etc etc...
and raspberry....
I have to do a couple days there this weekend cause weeds got out of control the past couple of weeks as it was kinda wet for a while.
I just try to stay on top of the weeds.
Its not even summer yet.
If you leave those weeds they are just gonna get bigger and bigger.
Just clear around the rose bush and just yank out the most egregious weeds by hand.
Don't even need to use any tools.
Weeding doesn't bother me but some people HATE to weed.
The weeding never ends.
or ...
every neighborhood needs a house that looks like it out of B horror movie.
might as well be yours:)
I am in Seattle.
Reply:If you don't get rid of them, they will go to seed and then you have a new crop to deal with.
My wife says you deal with weeds like you are eating a elephant, one bite at a time. That is to say, you pull them out one at a time and don't try to get them all out at once. Pull a bunch each day for a week and pretty soon you have them taken care of.
Next year put out some pre-emergence herbicide and there will be fewer to pull.
Reply:You certainly don't sound like the typical gardener!! If you don't want to keep the weeds pulled out you won't have much of a
garden. Weeds grow three times as fast as flowers %26amp; veggies.
It is a job to control them, but it is worth it to have a beautiful
showplace or just for your own enjoyment.
Reply:sure they will die on there own, after they set seed! then next year you will have more weeds than this year!
Reply:smokem
or use Round Up
Reply:Weed killer and then sit and wait
Reply:i adore my flower beds and spend many hours a week in them but the ever growing weeds are a big problem, believe it or not i have found one product that helps destroy the weeds, a spray bottle in the blue label of round up actually did what it promised in 6 hours at that! spray directly on the weed and presto, in a few hours the entire thing turns brown and wilts and dies, another effective way to rid your beds of weeds is to dig up the top layer of soil, about an inch, then use plastic, they sell it at do it yourself stores like home depot, lay the sheets of plastic down and then you can either put fresh soil on the plastic or make a rock garden and put rocks on the plastic, either way the plastic prevents the weeds from having air, light and water that they need to grow and you will have a gorgeous flower bed in no time, yes it takes a little work but it sure beats picking all those weeds by hand.
Reply:The problem with weeds is that they keep coming back if left to reseed. They should be pulled up before they go to seed. I don't know how long it will take you since you didn't say how big your garden is, so good luck and drink plenty of liquids if you're out in the heat of the day. I hope this helps.
Reply:Get a weed pesticide it will work.
Reply:pull them out
Reply:They might die out or appear to die out in winter, but they will be back next year.
there are a number of weed killing products you can get at the hardware store. My personal favorite is round up. Just don't get it on anything you don't want to kill (grass, flowers, etc). It takes a while for the stuff to work, but it kills completely if you are patient. After a couple of weeks, you can dig out the dead and drying "plant carcass".
If you are concerned about using poison (e.g., in your veggie garden), you will have to cut them down by hand and then pull/dig them out.
Of course, seeds and such may be left behind that can come back next year; after you have cleaned it all out, you should consider putting weed paper down and then cover with some sort of mulch in the areas you don't want things to grow. weed paper is a little expensive. My uncle uses old newspaper around his vegetables and then puts mulch on top. The paper eventually breaks down. Of course, you don't have to put anythign underneath - a good thick layer of muclch certainly does wonders. By covereing with a thick layer of mulch, you take away the light the weeds need to grow.
What would you do if your garden was full of weeds?
take them out
weeds r bad. they destroy the beauty of your garden. and it will take a long time if u want them to die themselves. and they will seed so if they die next year, there will be more weeds. so you better kill them before its tooooo late
Reply:Pull the weeds, till up the soil a bit, put down garden plastic, cover with mulch. Add plants by moving the mulch and cutting an X in the plastic, putting plant in soil, tamp down, pull plastic and mulch back toward base of plant. Cheap, easy and it looks good. Weeds keep making weed seeds and more weeds.
Reply:I am a professional landscaper from PlushGreen. The method we have found most successful is the following:
Mulch Beds-
1) Using either a trimmer (weed wacker) or your hands, cut the weeds so they are approximately 1" or less above the surface.
2) Spray all portions (the cut portion and the remaining portion) with Round-Up.
3) Wait 30 minutes and spray items again
4) Wait 30 minutes and then cover with your choice of mulch
Notes: We use Extended Control Round-up. A concentrated bottle retails for $30-$40 at your local hardware store. It will make approximately 5-6 gallons at 6oz. per gallon. Also, you may leave the cut portion in the bed and mulch over it. This method should kill at least 90% of the vegetation. It may be necessary to spot treat throughout the season.
Gardens-
Gardens are a little more tricky, mainly because you are dealing with edible items. You must be VERY selective when choosing your products. While we don't treat gardens professionally, my personal information may be helpful for you.
1) When selecting an herbicide, be VERY careful to read the lable on spraying on fruits/vegetables. Most every product will give you information on this from the label on the back of the bottle.
2) Round-Up would NOT be a good selection for your garden, as it will kill ALL vegetation (Especially the extended control).
3) I would suggest a selective herbicide. This items usually kill weeds, but not items such as grasses. I am reasonably certain that it will not harm the vegetation.
Notes: We use a selective herbicide called MOMENTUM by Lesco. While it is possible for anyone to obtain this product, the $170 price tag for a 2.5 gallon bottle isn't usually worth it for the typical homeowner. This is the same stuff that companies like TruGreen use to kill your dandelions in the yard.
General Notes: You can purchase a 'weed grabber' from Lowes. This item has three prongs on the bottom, and a foot actuated lever you press on to push the grabber into the ground. You then tilt the lever and the grabber pulls out a cone shapped dirt/root ball. This is sometimes effective, but you do not always get the root. We used these items for one season and went back to the Round-Up process mentioned above.
Hope this helps!!
Reply:depends on how many weeds...
keep in mind that though it might not be asthetically pleasing, some weeds are good in the garden. it provides a haven for benificial insects. Lady bugs for example will eat aphids and require some protection from the heat of the day....
Reply:kiil them
Reply:I do some weeding at friends house.
She got a lot of plants....
Roses, azalea, poppys. rhodies. rhubarb etc etc...
and raspberry....
I have to do a couple days there this weekend cause weeds got out of control the past couple of weeks as it was kinda wet for a while.
I just try to stay on top of the weeds.
Its not even summer yet.
If you leave those weeds they are just gonna get bigger and bigger.
Just clear around the rose bush and just yank out the most egregious weeds by hand.
Don't even need to use any tools.
Weeding doesn't bother me but some people HATE to weed.
The weeding never ends.
or ...
every neighborhood needs a house that looks like it out of B horror movie.
might as well be yours:)
I am in Seattle.
Reply:If you don't get rid of them, they will go to seed and then you have a new crop to deal with.
My wife says you deal with weeds like you are eating a elephant, one bite at a time. That is to say, you pull them out one at a time and don't try to get them all out at once. Pull a bunch each day for a week and pretty soon you have them taken care of.
Next year put out some pre-emergence herbicide and there will be fewer to pull.
Reply:You certainly don't sound like the typical gardener!! If you don't want to keep the weeds pulled out you won't have much of a
garden. Weeds grow three times as fast as flowers %26amp; veggies.
It is a job to control them, but it is worth it to have a beautiful
showplace or just for your own enjoyment.
Reply:sure they will die on there own, after they set seed! then next year you will have more weeds than this year!
Reply:smokem
or use Round Up
Reply:Weed killer and then sit and wait
Reply:i adore my flower beds and spend many hours a week in them but the ever growing weeds are a big problem, believe it or not i have found one product that helps destroy the weeds, a spray bottle in the blue label of round up actually did what it promised in 6 hours at that! spray directly on the weed and presto, in a few hours the entire thing turns brown and wilts and dies, another effective way to rid your beds of weeds is to dig up the top layer of soil, about an inch, then use plastic, they sell it at do it yourself stores like home depot, lay the sheets of plastic down and then you can either put fresh soil on the plastic or make a rock garden and put rocks on the plastic, either way the plastic prevents the weeds from having air, light and water that they need to grow and you will have a gorgeous flower bed in no time, yes it takes a little work but it sure beats picking all those weeds by hand.
Reply:The problem with weeds is that they keep coming back if left to reseed. They should be pulled up before they go to seed. I don't know how long it will take you since you didn't say how big your garden is, so good luck and drink plenty of liquids if you're out in the heat of the day. I hope this helps.
Reply:Get a weed pesticide it will work.
Reply:pull them out
Reply:They might die out or appear to die out in winter, but they will be back next year.
there are a number of weed killing products you can get at the hardware store. My personal favorite is round up. Just don't get it on anything you don't want to kill (grass, flowers, etc). It takes a while for the stuff to work, but it kills completely if you are patient. After a couple of weeks, you can dig out the dead and drying "plant carcass".
If you are concerned about using poison (e.g., in your veggie garden), you will have to cut them down by hand and then pull/dig them out.
Of course, seeds and such may be left behind that can come back next year; after you have cleaned it all out, you should consider putting weed paper down and then cover with some sort of mulch in the areas you don't want things to grow. weed paper is a little expensive. My uncle uses old newspaper around his vegetables and then puts mulch on top. The paper eventually breaks down. Of course, you don't have to put anythign underneath - a good thick layer of muclch certainly does wonders. By covereing with a thick layer of mulch, you take away the light the weeds need to grow.
What can i make with my garden vegetables?
In our garden right now we have cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers. I want to make something with them tom. for lunch, i was thinking maybe a stirfry or something, any ideas?
What can i make with my garden vegetables?
You could make stuffed peppers
Hollow out the inside of a pepper and you can stuff w/ ground beef, rice and add your chopped cucumbers and tomatoes
Reply:You could get some spiral pasta and boil it...then chop all the veggies up and put the pasta and veggies in a bowl with some Caesar or Italian dressing, salami and cheese for a pasta salad.
Reply:If you have eggs, you can scramble them with your tomatoes and peppers. Add some cheese, but put your tomatoes in last.
Reply:Pasta Primavera!
Butter
Olive Oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
½ to 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets and stem pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
2 zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 yellow squash, sliced on the bias
½ red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 package white or brown button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 cup half and half, plus a little more for thinning sauce
1 small wineglass of white wine
Low-sodium chicken broth as needed
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Penne pasta
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Now begin sautéing the veggies in batches, cooking only 1 or 2 minutes (at most) each. To begin, add broccoli and carrots to onion %26amp; garlic. Cook only for a minute, then remove to separate plate. Add another tablespoon of butter to pan and add red pepper strips. Cook for one minute, then remove. Repeat with remaining veggies, being very careful not to overcook; veggies at this point should still be somewhat raw/crunchy. When all veggies have been removed and skillet is empty, pour ½ to 1 glass of dry white wine to pan. With whisk, begin to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the nice, flavorful bits from the bottom. Cooking over medium heat, add ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup whipping cream, and 1 cup half and half. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan. Stir together and cook to thick, adding salt %26amp; pepper to taste. Taste sauce as you go; don’t oversalt, but don’t undersalt either! Chiffonade fresh basil leaves, and stir into sauce. Now add all the veggies, including frozen peas, at once. Stir gently to combine; if sauce seems to thick, add equal parts half %26amp; half and chicken broth to thin. Cook over low heat until warm, just a couple of minutes. You don’t want soggy veggies! Taste %26amp; check seasoning; add more salt %26amp; pepper if needed.
Reply:I would make a salad with them!
Reply:Make Gazpacho(cold veggie soup)
6 ripe tomatoes,peeled and cut into chunks
1 pepper seeded and chopped lightly to 1/2-1/4 inch
1 onion chopped fine
1 clove garlic,chopped fine
1 large cuke,or several smaller peeled,seeded,cut into small chunks
2 stalks celery sliced small
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Add Tabasco and Worcestershire if you like those
Mix everything together,and then take about half of the mix and put it in a blender or food processor and blend just a few pulses.Add back to the unblended veggies and add 4 cups of tomato juice.Stir and refrigerate covered. If you make it tonight,it will be delicious for lunch tomorrow.
You can also add cut up avocado,olives,zucchini if you happen to have any of those.
Reply:Saute the peppers in some olive oil, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Place on top of a piece of french bread, sprinkle with some cheese. The cucumbers and tomato can be tossed with lettuce to make a salad. I eat my cucumbers sliced with some lime not lemon juice ( fresh ) salt and pepper. Good eats...
Reply:I would make greek salad with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onion and peppers, lots of grated Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
X D
dream theater
What can i make with my garden vegetables?
You could make stuffed peppers
Hollow out the inside of a pepper and you can stuff w/ ground beef, rice and add your chopped cucumbers and tomatoes
Reply:You could get some spiral pasta and boil it...then chop all the veggies up and put the pasta and veggies in a bowl with some Caesar or Italian dressing, salami and cheese for a pasta salad.
Reply:If you have eggs, you can scramble them with your tomatoes and peppers. Add some cheese, but put your tomatoes in last.
Reply:Pasta Primavera!
Butter
Olive Oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
½ to 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets and stem pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
2 zucchini, sliced on the bias
1 yellow squash, sliced on the bias
½ red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 package white or brown button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 cup half and half, plus a little more for thinning sauce
1 small wineglass of white wine
Low-sodium chicken broth as needed
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Penne pasta
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Now begin sautéing the veggies in batches, cooking only 1 or 2 minutes (at most) each. To begin, add broccoli and carrots to onion %26amp; garlic. Cook only for a minute, then remove to separate plate. Add another tablespoon of butter to pan and add red pepper strips. Cook for one minute, then remove. Repeat with remaining veggies, being very careful not to overcook; veggies at this point should still be somewhat raw/crunchy. When all veggies have been removed and skillet is empty, pour ½ to 1 glass of dry white wine to pan. With whisk, begin to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all the nice, flavorful bits from the bottom. Cooking over medium heat, add ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup whipping cream, and 1 cup half and half. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan. Stir together and cook to thick, adding salt %26amp; pepper to taste. Taste sauce as you go; don’t oversalt, but don’t undersalt either! Chiffonade fresh basil leaves, and stir into sauce. Now add all the veggies, including frozen peas, at once. Stir gently to combine; if sauce seems to thick, add equal parts half %26amp; half and chicken broth to thin. Cook over low heat until warm, just a couple of minutes. You don’t want soggy veggies! Taste %26amp; check seasoning; add more salt %26amp; pepper if needed.
Reply:I would make a salad with them!
Reply:Make Gazpacho(cold veggie soup)
6 ripe tomatoes,peeled and cut into chunks
1 pepper seeded and chopped lightly to 1/2-1/4 inch
1 onion chopped fine
1 clove garlic,chopped fine
1 large cuke,or several smaller peeled,seeded,cut into small chunks
2 stalks celery sliced small
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Add Tabasco and Worcestershire if you like those
Mix everything together,and then take about half of the mix and put it in a blender or food processor and blend just a few pulses.Add back to the unblended veggies and add 4 cups of tomato juice.Stir and refrigerate covered. If you make it tonight,it will be delicious for lunch tomorrow.
You can also add cut up avocado,olives,zucchini if you happen to have any of those.
Reply:Saute the peppers in some olive oil, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Place on top of a piece of french bread, sprinkle with some cheese. The cucumbers and tomato can be tossed with lettuce to make a salad. I eat my cucumbers sliced with some lime not lemon juice ( fresh ) salt and pepper. Good eats...
Reply:I would make greek salad with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onion and peppers, lots of grated Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
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How often should you water the garden plants?
Is it true that you should water your garden plants every night for one hour,and never to water them on a sunny day?
How often should you water the garden plants?
The best idea is to make sure that your garden doesn't NEED watering!
Dig in plenty of organic material to increase the ability of the soil to retain water and get it to the plant roots.
If the ground gets baked hard it isn't worth watering it as the water will not get to the roots - in that case you need to get a fork %26amp; lightly move the soil to open it up a bit.
When you DO have to water (vegetables %26amp; annuals are really the things that may need attention), lightly water first then go back %26amp; give a bit more water 20 minutes later. The first watering breaks the surface tension without there being too much water which will just run away.
Best time to water is very early morning or early night (after the sun is down) although SOME plants hate having wet roots overnight when they aren't really making use of the water.
And of course - the length of time you take to water you garden depends on the size of the garden and the method you are using - if you are dragging watering cans around in a big garden it would take you a lot longer than with a sprinker in a small garden!
IF your plants NEED the water then you should water them - whatever time of day it is - but watering in bright sunlight makes less water available to the plants as it will be being drawn up as by the heat of the day and unless you can water at root level you run the risk of leaving water on leaves which could well bake them!
Reply:Hedge Witch has said it all. I couldn't have answered better myself! Follow her advice and you won't go wrong. I only ever water my containers and hanging baskets, never my garden.
Reply:yeah, if you're in England don't bother they'll all drown anyway!
Reply:I think you should water your garden late at night on a sunny day. Not really any other day eg. if its been raining
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Reply:one day once
Reply:Sounds like some old gardeners myths to me. Depending on where you live, you should/could find out recommendations for garden watering - especially if you live in an area that is going through a drought. But the rule of thumb we follow at home is every other evening if its been dry and sunny and hot. The reason for watering in the evening is because the water will soak into the roots and not evaporate off...watering in the morning will evaporate and even overheat plant life if you're going through hot weather. Be practical! And some plants can go longer - they'll tell you how much they need watered - if they're wilting in the evening coolness, its time!
Reply:late evening or early morning are good times.depending what you are watering.Early morning will be good for plants that like it dryer than others.
Reply:Hedge Witch is correct, but remember if your plants are wilting they need a drink, not an old wives' tale - you can water at any time of day providing you water at the roots to avoid sun damage on the leaves (water drops act like little magnifying lenses). Evening watering is best if you can, to help avoid too much surface evaporation before the plants have got the water they need.
Reply:Don't water at night that will cause roting of the roots,always water early in the morning no matter if its sunny or not
Reply:not for an hour, and don't water them when it's hot. best is early evening.
Reply:I have a container garden, and I do water most of my plants every night, unless we get a nice shower. I'm in michigan and the heat can be 90 degrees some afternoons.
Most of my plants are in plastic containers, which means that the container does not absorb the moisture, and this is good for the plants. I do have one container of herbs in a "strawberry pot" (the ones with the holes down the sides) and that is ceramic. The ceramic absorbs the moisture from the soil and wicks it out to evaporate in the air, so that one is watered more frequently and it takes much more water.
But i do agree with the other answers, i usually do this in the evening, when they are in the shade.
Reply:In parts of the UK there is no need to water plants at the moment. Always water in the early morning or evening in a drought.
Reply:It's best to water while the sun is not out so in the evening %26amp; early morning are the best times %26amp; about a hour is pretty good time just make sure everything is evenly saturated . If you water while the sun is out it can burn up your lawn %26amp; garden ~
Reply:Every evening but only for about 20 minutes.
How often should you water the garden plants?
The best idea is to make sure that your garden doesn't NEED watering!
Dig in plenty of organic material to increase the ability of the soil to retain water and get it to the plant roots.
If the ground gets baked hard it isn't worth watering it as the water will not get to the roots - in that case you need to get a fork %26amp; lightly move the soil to open it up a bit.
When you DO have to water (vegetables %26amp; annuals are really the things that may need attention), lightly water first then go back %26amp; give a bit more water 20 minutes later. The first watering breaks the surface tension without there being too much water which will just run away.
Best time to water is very early morning or early night (after the sun is down) although SOME plants hate having wet roots overnight when they aren't really making use of the water.
And of course - the length of time you take to water you garden depends on the size of the garden and the method you are using - if you are dragging watering cans around in a big garden it would take you a lot longer than with a sprinker in a small garden!
IF your plants NEED the water then you should water them - whatever time of day it is - but watering in bright sunlight makes less water available to the plants as it will be being drawn up as by the heat of the day and unless you can water at root level you run the risk of leaving water on leaves which could well bake them!
Reply:Hedge Witch has said it all. I couldn't have answered better myself! Follow her advice and you won't go wrong. I only ever water my containers and hanging baskets, never my garden.
Reply:yeah, if you're in England don't bother they'll all drown anyway!
Reply:I think you should water your garden late at night on a sunny day. Not really any other day eg. if its been raining
=]
Reply:one day once
Reply:Sounds like some old gardeners myths to me. Depending on where you live, you should/could find out recommendations for garden watering - especially if you live in an area that is going through a drought. But the rule of thumb we follow at home is every other evening if its been dry and sunny and hot. The reason for watering in the evening is because the water will soak into the roots and not evaporate off...watering in the morning will evaporate and even overheat plant life if you're going through hot weather. Be practical! And some plants can go longer - they'll tell you how much they need watered - if they're wilting in the evening coolness, its time!
Reply:late evening or early morning are good times.depending what you are watering.Early morning will be good for plants that like it dryer than others.
Reply:Hedge Witch is correct, but remember if your plants are wilting they need a drink, not an old wives' tale - you can water at any time of day providing you water at the roots to avoid sun damage on the leaves (water drops act like little magnifying lenses). Evening watering is best if you can, to help avoid too much surface evaporation before the plants have got the water they need.
Reply:Don't water at night that will cause roting of the roots,always water early in the morning no matter if its sunny or not
Reply:not for an hour, and don't water them when it's hot. best is early evening.
Reply:I have a container garden, and I do water most of my plants every night, unless we get a nice shower. I'm in michigan and the heat can be 90 degrees some afternoons.
Most of my plants are in plastic containers, which means that the container does not absorb the moisture, and this is good for the plants. I do have one container of herbs in a "strawberry pot" (the ones with the holes down the sides) and that is ceramic. The ceramic absorbs the moisture from the soil and wicks it out to evaporate in the air, so that one is watered more frequently and it takes much more water.
But i do agree with the other answers, i usually do this in the evening, when they are in the shade.
Reply:In parts of the UK there is no need to water plants at the moment. Always water in the early morning or evening in a drought.
Reply:It's best to water while the sun is not out so in the evening %26amp; early morning are the best times %26amp; about a hour is pretty good time just make sure everything is evenly saturated . If you water while the sun is out it can burn up your lawn %26amp; garden ~
Reply:Every evening but only for about 20 minutes.
When is a good time to start planting my garden in MN?
My kids want to have a small garden this year. Partial food and partial plants. They want pumpkins, corn, carrots and sunflowers. When is a good time to start planting that garden? I was thinking of planting the seeds in cups inside earlier on and then transplanting them outside when the weather gets better. When should I start planting in cups inside? Thanks!
When is a good time to start planting my garden in MN?
I'm in Wisconsin right near you.We cannot plant until the last of May here.There is usually a hard frost late in May.The things you mentioned all like warm weather.Hot weather even.Radishes and peas like cool weather and can be planted earlier.Could start your inside planting in April.That way they should be up and ready come end of May.Can use a milk jug to put over the young seedlings when they first go outside.This protects them from the wind and cooler temps.Just rinse well and cut off the top part.Stick into the dirt around each plant.After a week can take them off.We use paper egg cartons to plant our seeds in.Then can transplant the entire thing.These break down into the soil and are not as expensive as the peat pots.This also helps prevent transplant shock to the young seedlings.Have fun and enjoy your bounty.
Reply:When depends on the instructions on the seed packets. Each type of plant has it's own time schedule. Talk to a local nursery about the date they'd recommend for planting new shoots in the ground and then, using your seed packet timelines for each plant, count backward. Plant your seeds indoors based on the number of weeks they need to grow before being planted and the correct date in your area for planting new shoots.
Fun idea...hope you get lots of reward for your efforts!
Reply:Plant in cups six weeks prior to the last frost in your area. Make sure they get plenty of light daily. A florescent light would be best. They need about 16 hours of light daily, and during the last week before planting outside, give them 20 hours of light. Keep the tops of the plants 3-4" from the light. As they grow, adjust the height of your light.
Reply:Love to see someone starting a garden for the first time.
Even though it is small, you can reap big rewards out of it. There are a few things that you must consider. Like the others said, you need to find the date of your last frost. And you need to find the date of your first frost since you live in MN. and the growing season is shorter. Example: if you plant seeds with a 90 day maturity on July first, they would be gone by October first if you had a freeze. Some things to keep in mind.
You said a small garden. Corn takes a lot of room to plant since it's pollination requirements. Pumpkins will usually need 4 to 6 feet on either side for the vines to grow. Carrots need a fine soil down to about 8" so not obstruct there development. Sunflowers are great no matter where you live. If you have the time and space, you can have a fantastic garden. One that the kids and you, will enjoy. There are so many vegetables that you can grow that it would make your head spin. Check out Gurneys on-line site and Jungs also. They are both tried and true for their seeds and plants and also info. N.Y.'s Cornell University has a web site that I have found to be very helpful.
As soon as the soil in your garden can be worked, not frozen or muddy, you can till or dig it up and plant your early season crops, peas, lettuce, spinach etc. Good Luck !!
When is a good time to start planting my garden in MN?
I'm in Wisconsin right near you.We cannot plant until the last of May here.There is usually a hard frost late in May.The things you mentioned all like warm weather.Hot weather even.Radishes and peas like cool weather and can be planted earlier.Could start your inside planting in April.That way they should be up and ready come end of May.Can use a milk jug to put over the young seedlings when they first go outside.This protects them from the wind and cooler temps.Just rinse well and cut off the top part.Stick into the dirt around each plant.After a week can take them off.We use paper egg cartons to plant our seeds in.Then can transplant the entire thing.These break down into the soil and are not as expensive as the peat pots.This also helps prevent transplant shock to the young seedlings.Have fun and enjoy your bounty.
Reply:When depends on the instructions on the seed packets. Each type of plant has it's own time schedule. Talk to a local nursery about the date they'd recommend for planting new shoots in the ground and then, using your seed packet timelines for each plant, count backward. Plant your seeds indoors based on the number of weeks they need to grow before being planted and the correct date in your area for planting new shoots.
Fun idea...hope you get lots of reward for your efforts!
Reply:Plant in cups six weeks prior to the last frost in your area. Make sure they get plenty of light daily. A florescent light would be best. They need about 16 hours of light daily, and during the last week before planting outside, give them 20 hours of light. Keep the tops of the plants 3-4" from the light. As they grow, adjust the height of your light.
Reply:Love to see someone starting a garden for the first time.
Even though it is small, you can reap big rewards out of it. There are a few things that you must consider. Like the others said, you need to find the date of your last frost. And you need to find the date of your first frost since you live in MN. and the growing season is shorter. Example: if you plant seeds with a 90 day maturity on July first, they would be gone by October first if you had a freeze. Some things to keep in mind.
You said a small garden. Corn takes a lot of room to plant since it's pollination requirements. Pumpkins will usually need 4 to 6 feet on either side for the vines to grow. Carrots need a fine soil down to about 8" so not obstruct there development. Sunflowers are great no matter where you live. If you have the time and space, you can have a fantastic garden. One that the kids and you, will enjoy. There are so many vegetables that you can grow that it would make your head spin. Check out Gurneys on-line site and Jungs also. They are both tried and true for their seeds and plants and also info. N.Y.'s Cornell University has a web site that I have found to be very helpful.
As soon as the soil in your garden can be worked, not frozen or muddy, you can till or dig it up and plant your early season crops, peas, lettuce, spinach etc. Good Luck !!
Looking for suggestions for a flower garden in Minnesota?
I want to put a flower garden in the yard in front of my house, but I'm not sure what I would be able to use. Since that side of the house faces the west, it doesn't get sunlight until the afternoon. I've looked around at a few different green houses to get some ideas, but all I find is plants that require full sun. I would like to get flowers or small shrubs or maybe even some climbing flowers. Any suggestions??? Thanks!
Looking for suggestions for a flower garden in Minnesota?
Look for part sun plants or shade plants. Perennials - Black eyed susans, echinacea, daylilies and poppies come to mind - they are all pretty easy to grow in various conditions as long as they get some sun. Hostas are also an option, and shrubs - look for weigelia and spirea - also very easy to grow. Azalea is an option, too. Climbing flowers - or vining flowers - morning glories, an annual, are easy, and my favorite is nasturtiums - they aren't really a climbing flower, they are more of a cascading flower. Also an annual.
All of these plants do very well in various locations in my yard, and I live in upstate NY - zone 5. Ensure that you boost your soil before planting - add some compost (you can purchase bags) and I like to add a bag of top soil. Mix it all up good, and you should be in good shape.
Please accept my apologies if I spelled some of the plants wrong. Good luck!
Looking for suggestions for a flower garden in Minnesota?
Look for part sun plants or shade plants. Perennials - Black eyed susans, echinacea, daylilies and poppies come to mind - they are all pretty easy to grow in various conditions as long as they get some sun. Hostas are also an option, and shrubs - look for weigelia and spirea - also very easy to grow. Azalea is an option, too. Climbing flowers - or vining flowers - morning glories, an annual, are easy, and my favorite is nasturtiums - they aren't really a climbing flower, they are more of a cascading flower. Also an annual.
All of these plants do very well in various locations in my yard, and I live in upstate NY - zone 5. Ensure that you boost your soil before planting - add some compost (you can purchase bags) and I like to add a bag of top soil. Mix it all up good, and you should be in good shape.
Please accept my apologies if I spelled some of the plants wrong. Good luck!
Any tips on cleaning an overgrown garden?
I have this new garden that was left alone for 2-3 years and now i want to plant flowers and herbs but i am worried that all that weed is going to suffocate whatever i plant there no matter how much i clean it. Do i need new topsoil? i dont want to use weedkillers (chemicals) Any ideas are appreciated.
Any tips on cleaning an overgrown garden?
As the plan goes. Till the soil, add leaves and kitchen waste, till every week for one season. Add lime in the spring and till again. After the last Frost seed and water and enjoy.
Reply:borrow a goat from a neighbor
Reply:Get together with your friends and family one weekend and have a jolly weed free party, they can all help with the clearing and you can supply the refreshments. Then you can decide if you need new topsoil after they have been and gone. Many hands make light work - so it is said.
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Any tips on cleaning an overgrown garden?
As the plan goes. Till the soil, add leaves and kitchen waste, till every week for one season. Add lime in the spring and till again. After the last Frost seed and water and enjoy.
Reply:borrow a goat from a neighbor
Reply:Get together with your friends and family one weekend and have a jolly weed free party, they can all help with the clearing and you can supply the refreshments. Then you can decide if you need new topsoil after they have been and gone. Many hands make light work - so it is said.
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Why do most all of the flowers in my garden flop over?
Even one's that don't require staking. Is it possible my garden soil is lacking something? I have mostly drought tolerant plants, like purple coneflower, butterfly weed, shasta daisy etc. I don't hardly ever water because, last year I thought too much watering was what made them flop. My garden gets about six hours of sun light.
Why do most all of the flowers in my garden flop over?
Weak stems that do not stand up well when the blossoms are out indicates either a weak stemmed variety, a phosphorus deficiency, or the plant is in too much shade.
Often plants fail to stand because they receive to much nitrogen so produce rapid green growth. Fertilize with a balanced, high-phosphorus fertilizer. That is the P of N-P-K. Give the plants bone meal and kelp meal or other low nitrogen, complete 5-10-10, slow release fertilizer. The larger amounts of P %26amp; K will give the plants stronger stems and less top growth but more flowers.
Keep in mind that nitrogen is readily leached (washed through soil) but phosphorus and potassium are not, meaning they require less frequent application. Look for water insoluble nitrogen (WIN) on the label. The higher the WIN number, the longer lasting and the safer for the environment the fertilizer will be.
Fertilizer application needs to be more frequent in sandy soils, but with lower rates each time due to leaching potential of sand.
You say only 6 hours of light and that is pushing it on some plants if the shade is in the afternoon when they would receive the strongest light normally. Coneflowers don't mind morning shade but afternoon shade will make them reach for light.
One way to deal with this is to pinch plants forcing them to produce shorter stems. You will get smaller heads on plants like sedum or phlox but this can be very useful in keeping tall plants from flopping.
There is a great book available byTracy Disabato-Aust on perennial care. She details when, how, and what can be pinched for shaping. http://www.timberpress.com/authors/id.cf...
There are grow through grids that disappear in the foliage as the plant grows. These can be expensive or cheap. i know someone who uses old BBQ grills for this and in England they save small forked branches to push in the soil to act as supports for plants that tend to fall over.
Reply:idk maybe the wait from the tops of them get to heavy and flop over because the stems arnt strong enough
Reply:I would like to know that too. I am in southern Oklahoma and we have had plenty of rain and if dry I water. I added the right soil first and planted petunias, zinnias and marigolds. They have gotten too tall and are flopping over.
Reply:you did not say where you lived. lack of moisture with extreme heat {80deg and up} will cause them to flop. six hours of high temp will do that.
Why do most all of the flowers in my garden flop over?
Weak stems that do not stand up well when the blossoms are out indicates either a weak stemmed variety, a phosphorus deficiency, or the plant is in too much shade.
Often plants fail to stand because they receive to much nitrogen so produce rapid green growth. Fertilize with a balanced, high-phosphorus fertilizer. That is the P of N-P-K. Give the plants bone meal and kelp meal or other low nitrogen, complete 5-10-10, slow release fertilizer. The larger amounts of P %26amp; K will give the plants stronger stems and less top growth but more flowers.
Keep in mind that nitrogen is readily leached (washed through soil) but phosphorus and potassium are not, meaning they require less frequent application. Look for water insoluble nitrogen (WIN) on the label. The higher the WIN number, the longer lasting and the safer for the environment the fertilizer will be.
Fertilizer application needs to be more frequent in sandy soils, but with lower rates each time due to leaching potential of sand.
You say only 6 hours of light and that is pushing it on some plants if the shade is in the afternoon when they would receive the strongest light normally. Coneflowers don't mind morning shade but afternoon shade will make them reach for light.
One way to deal with this is to pinch plants forcing them to produce shorter stems. You will get smaller heads on plants like sedum or phlox but this can be very useful in keeping tall plants from flopping.
There is a great book available byTracy Disabato-Aust on perennial care. She details when, how, and what can be pinched for shaping. http://www.timberpress.com/authors/id.cf...
There are grow through grids that disappear in the foliage as the plant grows. These can be expensive or cheap. i know someone who uses old BBQ grills for this and in England they save small forked branches to push in the soil to act as supports for plants that tend to fall over.
Reply:idk maybe the wait from the tops of them get to heavy and flop over because the stems arnt strong enough
Reply:I would like to know that too. I am in southern Oklahoma and we have had plenty of rain and if dry I water. I added the right soil first and planted petunias, zinnias and marigolds. They have gotten too tall and are flopping over.
Reply:you did not say where you lived. lack of moisture with extreme heat {80deg and up} will cause them to flop. six hours of high temp will do that.
Any tips on cleaning an overgrown garden?
I have this new garden that was left alone for 2-3 years and now i want to plant flowers and herbs but i am worried that all that weed is going to suffocate whatever i plant there no matter how much i clean it. Do i need new topsoil? i dont want to use weedkillers (chemicals) Any ideas are appreciated.
Any tips on cleaning an overgrown garden?
As the plan goes. Till the soil, add leaves and kitchen waste, till every week for one season. Add lime in the spring and till again. After the last Frost seed and water and enjoy.
Reply:borrow a goat from a neighbor
Reply:Get together with your friends and family one weekend and have a jolly weed free party, they can all help with the clearing and you can supply the refreshments. Then you can decide if you need new topsoil after they have been and gone. Many hands make light work - so it is said.
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Any tips on cleaning an overgrown garden?
As the plan goes. Till the soil, add leaves and kitchen waste, till every week for one season. Add lime in the spring and till again. After the last Frost seed and water and enjoy.
Reply:borrow a goat from a neighbor
Reply:Get together with your friends and family one weekend and have a jolly weed free party, they can all help with the clearing and you can supply the refreshments. Then you can decide if you need new topsoil after they have been and gone. Many hands make light work - so it is said.
What's the best way to start a vegetable garden in my back yard?
I'm thinking about starting a veggie garden since I can't afford to incorporate fresh veggies and such into my diet. what's the best way to start a garden and mantain it, in the south east?
What's the best way to start a vegetable garden in my back yard?
I think starting a garden is an excellent way to get your veggies without spending a lot of money... and for me it's turned into a therapeutic hobby too. :)
There are a lot of factors-- type of soil you have, amount of sun, wat size garden, what you want to grow, etc, etc....
Here's some general advice--- (the best I can do without knowing more about your yard)
Find the sunniest spot in your yard.... rent a tiller to turn the soil....
Then, see what the neighbors are growing (chances are they have the same type of soil you do)..... or take a soil sample to your local nursery and ask them, "what will grow in this type of ground"?
As for maintenance..... put down a lot of mulch.... it will keep the water in and reduce the number of weeds..... if you want to get fancy, they have plastic or burlap tarps you can put over the garden to keep weeds down.
The south east is a great climate because you have a longer growing season.... if you have good soil, you should have a bountiful garden. :)
Here's a link to an ebook that may help you-- it's pretty thorough and offers some good advice. It's titled Vegetable Garden Secrets. http://www.iwantateachingjob.com/garden.... Maybe the book can help you get started. :)
Best of luck!!
Reply:Need more info on what size of garden and soil type etc..
Reply:Try checking out " square foot gardening" on the web, the process is simple and effective.
What's the best way to start a vegetable garden in my back yard?
I think starting a garden is an excellent way to get your veggies without spending a lot of money... and for me it's turned into a therapeutic hobby too. :)
There are a lot of factors-- type of soil you have, amount of sun, wat size garden, what you want to grow, etc, etc....
Here's some general advice--- (the best I can do without knowing more about your yard)
Find the sunniest spot in your yard.... rent a tiller to turn the soil....
Then, see what the neighbors are growing (chances are they have the same type of soil you do)..... or take a soil sample to your local nursery and ask them, "what will grow in this type of ground"?
As for maintenance..... put down a lot of mulch.... it will keep the water in and reduce the number of weeds..... if you want to get fancy, they have plastic or burlap tarps you can put over the garden to keep weeds down.
The south east is a great climate because you have a longer growing season.... if you have good soil, you should have a bountiful garden. :)
Here's a link to an ebook that may help you-- it's pretty thorough and offers some good advice. It's titled Vegetable Garden Secrets. http://www.iwantateachingjob.com/garden.... Maybe the book can help you get started. :)
Best of luck!!
Reply:Need more info on what size of garden and soil type etc..
Reply:Try checking out " square foot gardening" on the web, the process is simple and effective.
Looking for suggestions for a flower garden in Minnesota?
I want to put a flower garden in the yard in front of my house, but I'm not sure what I would be able to use. Since that side of the house faces the west, it doesn't get sunlight until the afternoon. I've looked around at a few different green houses to get some ideas, but all I find is plants that require full sun. I would like to get flowers or small shrubs or maybe even some climbing flowers. Any suggestions??? Thanks!
Looking for suggestions for a flower garden in Minnesota?
Look for part sun plants or shade plants. Perennials - Black eyed susans, echinacea, daylilies and poppies come to mind - they are all pretty easy to grow in various conditions as long as they get some sun. Hostas are also an option, and shrubs - look for weigelia and spirea - also very easy to grow. Azalea is an option, too. Climbing flowers - or vining flowers - morning glories, an annual, are easy, and my favorite is nasturtiums - they aren't really a climbing flower, they are more of a cascading flower. Also an annual.
All of these plants do very well in various locations in my yard, and I live in upstate NY - zone 5. Ensure that you boost your soil before planting - add some compost (you can purchase bags) and I like to add a bag of top soil. Mix it all up good, and you should be in good shape.
Please accept my apologies if I spelled some of the plants wrong. Good luck!
Looking for suggestions for a flower garden in Minnesota?
Look for part sun plants or shade plants. Perennials - Black eyed susans, echinacea, daylilies and poppies come to mind - they are all pretty easy to grow in various conditions as long as they get some sun. Hostas are also an option, and shrubs - look for weigelia and spirea - also very easy to grow. Azalea is an option, too. Climbing flowers - or vining flowers - morning glories, an annual, are easy, and my favorite is nasturtiums - they aren't really a climbing flower, they are more of a cascading flower. Also an annual.
All of these plants do very well in various locations in my yard, and I live in upstate NY - zone 5. Ensure that you boost your soil before planting - add some compost (you can purchase bags) and I like to add a bag of top soil. Mix it all up good, and you should be in good shape.
Please accept my apologies if I spelled some of the plants wrong. Good luck!
How to tear up a garden and plant a new one?
I know absolutely nothing about gardening, I just moved to a new house and am interested in trying to grow a few vegetables. There are some flower beds in my yard and I have noticed some of those tags lying in teh soil showing what has been planted by the people before me. Is it possible to plant vegetables there? If so, do i just go out and plant them or do I have to get the stuff that the people before me planted out? And how would I get all that out of the garden? I am very confused about what to do and could not find any help on the interent about getting rid of one garden and starting new. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
How to tear up a garden and plant a new one?
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:forget the tiller!! just go out and grab the flowers by the base of the stem, where they meet the ground and pull!! they should come up fairly easy more so if they have just been planted this year.
then as long as you have what looks like good rich air-rated soil I would just follow the directions on your seed packets, or get some advice on the specific plants you buy from a nursery
if your soil looks cruddy (lighter in color or alot of clay) I would say you will probably need to till or turn in with a shovel, some compost
Reply:get a rear tine tiller (Not Front Tine) till the area you want to use for your garden, till all existing vegetation under it will decompose and add nutrients to the soil, have your soil tested for Ph and Alkalinity ETC then find you a chart with planting tables so you know what to plant when also take into consideration your region and weather patterns
Reply:Do you own a tiller? I don't know how much they cost, but you might need to till up the land, before planting.
Remove the old flowers, veggies, etc. Till the land. Then plant your own seeds.
Cheers
Reply:Rent a roto-tiller and turn up the area. Remove all the roots and weeds. You should now be able to plant what you desire. You can add amendments and fertilizers after you get new growth.
Reply:If you realy ant a beautiful garden I would suggest you buy a tiller or rent one.
Till that ground up and remove all the weeds of grass.. This will take several days depedning on how big of a garden you want.
After removing all the grass and weeds. Go buy some potting soil, nutrients and fertalizer. Till that up all together in the garden.
Buy as many bags of potting sopil you need depending on the square footage of your garden so that you have plenty.
When your done. it should look very dark and fluffy.
Then water it down and saturate it for two days.
Let it dry and get a metal rake and rake it all loose.
Then plant whatever you want to grow from vegetables to flowers and they will grow like a weed in that fresh dirt with nutrients and alrready processed so you plants will not burn from the fertalizer.
I use nitrate fertalizer and chicken poop in my garden and I grow Watermellons, Cantelopes, Corn, Tomatoes, and Squash like you wouldn't believe.
My Garden is 20 ft by 20 ft
I bury all my fish guts in there too from fishing.
My Garden is so processed that you can plant virtually anything in there and it grows.
My wife wanted to plant a Sunflower in my garden and that Sunflower grew 11 ft tall and 18 inches wide. We had to use a pole to keep it from drooping. The Sunflower was huge. She made the Newspaper and The Garden Fairy on line posted her pic of it.
So happy Gardening and always remember you only get out what you put in to it.\So shower your garden with love and food and it will grow you a many times over anything you want.
Reply:Rent or buy a roto-tiller and do some re-consructing around your garden. This machine will alow you to mes sup your garden and start over clean.
then you can grow a new garden
you can usually find these at wal-mart or home-depot
How to tear up a garden and plant a new one?
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:forget the tiller!! just go out and grab the flowers by the base of the stem, where they meet the ground and pull!! they should come up fairly easy more so if they have just been planted this year.
then as long as you have what looks like good rich air-rated soil I would just follow the directions on your seed packets, or get some advice on the specific plants you buy from a nursery
if your soil looks cruddy (lighter in color or alot of clay) I would say you will probably need to till or turn in with a shovel, some compost
Reply:get a rear tine tiller (Not Front Tine) till the area you want to use for your garden, till all existing vegetation under it will decompose and add nutrients to the soil, have your soil tested for Ph and Alkalinity ETC then find you a chart with planting tables so you know what to plant when also take into consideration your region and weather patterns
Reply:Do you own a tiller? I don't know how much they cost, but you might need to till up the land, before planting.
Remove the old flowers, veggies, etc. Till the land. Then plant your own seeds.
Cheers
Reply:Rent a roto-tiller and turn up the area. Remove all the roots and weeds. You should now be able to plant what you desire. You can add amendments and fertilizers after you get new growth.
Reply:If you realy ant a beautiful garden I would suggest you buy a tiller or rent one.
Till that ground up and remove all the weeds of grass.. This will take several days depedning on how big of a garden you want.
After removing all the grass and weeds. Go buy some potting soil, nutrients and fertalizer. Till that up all together in the garden.
Buy as many bags of potting sopil you need depending on the square footage of your garden so that you have plenty.
When your done. it should look very dark and fluffy.
Then water it down and saturate it for two days.
Let it dry and get a metal rake and rake it all loose.
Then plant whatever you want to grow from vegetables to flowers and they will grow like a weed in that fresh dirt with nutrients and alrready processed so you plants will not burn from the fertalizer.
I use nitrate fertalizer and chicken poop in my garden and I grow Watermellons, Cantelopes, Corn, Tomatoes, and Squash like you wouldn't believe.
My Garden is 20 ft by 20 ft
I bury all my fish guts in there too from fishing.
My Garden is so processed that you can plant virtually anything in there and it grows.
My wife wanted to plant a Sunflower in my garden and that Sunflower grew 11 ft tall and 18 inches wide. We had to use a pole to keep it from drooping. The Sunflower was huge. She made the Newspaper and The Garden Fairy on line posted her pic of it.
So happy Gardening and always remember you only get out what you put in to it.\So shower your garden with love and food and it will grow you a many times over anything you want.
Reply:Rent or buy a roto-tiller and do some re-consructing around your garden. This machine will alow you to mes sup your garden and start over clean.
then you can grow a new garden
you can usually find these at wal-mart or home-depot
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