Archive for the ‘Garden & Landscape’ Category

What are some good plants/flowers/bushes to plant in my “island” in the middle of my yard?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

VDJ44 asked: I've been trying to find some flowers, plants, and bushes to plant in my "island" looking area of my yard. You know when people put in a bunch of flowers and bushes and rocks and who knows what else.. I want it to be full looking and ...

Cut flower garden- which plants grow best in the tropics?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

pam2who asked: I live on a Caribbean island. I'd like to put in a cut flower garden so I can do flower arrangements. Right now I have a lot of bird of paradise flowers, but I'm looking for some variety. I'd like to order some seeds from the US, and ...

Any recommendations on raised beds for gardening?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

slscville asked: I'd like to install a raised bed for vegetable gardening this year. I think this will allow me more control over the soil quality. What's the cheapest and easiest way to go about it? Should I buy one of the ready-made beds available online? In case I wasn't clear, ...

Grass it taking over my flower bed, what can I do to get rid of it?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

MADA1985 asked: Apparantly the home builder that I bought my house from did not put down some kind of weed or grass guard underneath the soil where my flowers and hedges are. Now grass is completelly taking over the bed. It looks terrible, I pull it often but it grows ...

What can I use to kill the crab grass in my flower beds that wont harm the flowers?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Seeking advice asked: I have crab grass and other nasty weeds growing throughout my lawn and in my flower beds, is there anything I can use to treat both the weeds and crab grass that wont harm the lawn or flowers? Is there something specific to use in flower ...

where can you order flowers & plants like the greenhouses have?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

k_erdahl asked: not like boquets of flowers but single plants and flowers like you would find at the shopko floral shop or walmart. some greenhouses must have to order them....but where?Caffeinated Content - Members-Only Content for WordPress

What flower looks like super tall leeks?

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

lanah10101 asked: My roommate and i were just wondering what kind of flower this was. Its tall and green and looks very similar to leeks but longer/taller in size. They have white flower buds that look like they will open big. The buds look they will open to big bloom ...

What can I do to have my cut flowers last longer in a vase?

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Ladytigercat asked: How often should I change the water? Is an asperin advisable? The flowers I got at the market and there was a small packet of flower food with it. I used the packet in the vase. Should I have saved some of the food ...

Any advice for planting a cherry blossom tree in the Bay Area?

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

BlackRose27 asked: Any information such as good nurseries, most favoable blossom tree type or anything is greatly appreciated. Thanks.Caffeinated Content for WordPress

How long after the flowers bloom on a orange tree will the oranges come?

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

ddausend asked: How long after the flowers bloom on a orange tree will the oranges come?Joey