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What is this grass that supports all weather types, doesn't invade and prevents bad plants from sprouting?
It apparently doesn't grow longer than on the photos, can support all types of weather, doesn't invade other parts of the garden and it seems to prevent "bad" plants from setting up there (bramble, etc.).
Does anyone know what is the name of this…
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Grapevine leaking water and white mucus
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While I was recently helping my mother prepare her garden for the spring, I discovered that the leak on her porch was not actually coming from the overhang above the door, but rather from a branch of her grapevine.
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Examining…
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What nutrient solution is best for hydroponic basil?
What hydroponic nutrient solution is best for growing basil?
I'd prefer to know what characteristics to look for rather than a particular brand or product.
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Raising soil level around tree
As a side mini project from a bigger patio project, we moved some concrete blocks to create a well around a tree in the front of the house.
A conversation over in DIY.SE chat this morning sparked concern about killing the tree by doing this.
Is what…
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How much water is lost in watering your lawn during the day?
I've always heard not to water your lawn during the day and that the fine water droplets will evaporate before it is absorbed by the lawn (either in the air or while sitting above ground). But how bad is it? Is there a direct correlation to the…
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What can I plant to retain a steep slope?
Following some works in our front yard, we are left with a very steep slope. The soil is quite sandy, so the builder suggested to add some plants to help stabilise the slope:
We live in the French Alps. The slope has a south-east exposition but is…
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How far does a gallon of fish fertilizer go?
I'm using an organic liquid fish fertilizer (3-3-0). The instructions say to dilute 1 Tablespoon in a gallon of water, every two weeks for vegetables. But it isn't clear how many plants this will feed.
This will depend on how much my plants really…
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What’s growing on my tomato plant? This is crazy!
I’ve never seen anything like this. Looks like a fungus or moss or something. Brown, fur like, skinny stems, 1/2 to 1 inch long. Not normal fungal issues, this is new to me… zone 7b
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Strange Fruit from Tomato Plant
Does anyone know what type of fruit or growth this is? We thought we were growing tomatoes, the companion plant is producing tomatoes as expected but we don’t know what to make of this and whether it would be edible. The white spots are hard and…
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How should I 'close out' a garden bed before moving?
I am moving out of a rental in zone 6 of eastern USA where I built two small garden beds using thin cedar wood in an urban yard. The landlord is okay with the beds staying there or going with me, but I'm happy to leave them - enough to move already,…
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Can I combine two or more fruit trees?
I am from southern NH, my neighbor in the next neighborhood has a tree with both pears and apples. I have heard of this but never thought it was practical. I have a peach tree that is less than half alive, but still yields fruit on a small portion…
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What's the best C:N ratio when vermicomposting?
I know that for 'regular' composting without worms you need a carbon-nitrogen ratio of something between 25:1 and 30:1. Is the same true for vermicomposting? I'm not sure if it matters, but I'm using tiger worms in a closed worm bin.
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I tried…
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what care should I give my lemon and orange tree after 8 months neglect?
In July I moved into a new house with an established lemon tree (about 4-5 m high) and orange tree (3-4 m high). Apart from collecting the last crop we have left them alone.
The previous tenants grew their own vegies, so I assume the trees were…
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What is this spiky tree?
What is this spiky tree as seen in northern Mississippi?
Another one:
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Why does my oak tree have clumps of leaves in the winter?
It is December in Mississippi. Why do my oak trees have clumps of leaves?
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