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How To Train a Clematis on a Tree Trunk
When I planted a climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) near our maple tree, I also planted Clematis 'Perle d'Azur', thinking that it climb the tree using the hydrangea
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Jasper or Agate?
I found this rock in my backyard tonight. Not sure if it is Jasper or Agate. Anyone know? It weighs almost 4 lbs and is bigger than the palm of my hand. If it is agate or jasper is it
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I would take it to a local rock shop - they should be able to tell you. Neat rock - what ever ...»
Outdoor Living: Our Front Yard Pond and Other Projects
We just purchased this house and it has a great 3/4 acre yard with a pond in front. It has a fountain, w/a spray fountain (see white pvc pipe in pic). We like it OK, but it is dirty as it
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Jill, thanks. We do not have fish as the pond freezes solid in the winter. We do keep a bagger ...»
Landscaping: Grass for a sandy yard.
Our yard is mostly sand and hard dirt and has alot of dead patches in it, I am trying to get grass to grow. Anyone have any ideas of what type of grass I could use. Plus I cannot get my
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Gardening: How do I get trees out of my ground cover?
I have a good sized bed of myrtle ground cover and there are oak and maple saplings growing in it. How do I get rid of them without digging up the whole bed? Is there any way to keep them from starting there in the first place? Help!!!
Gardening: Problem with ants!
I have little mountains built by ants all over my lawn. If you flatten them they build them back up in about 2 days. Year to year they seem to have increased. I have tried vinegar and hot
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Are these black ants, or red ants? For the dark ants, you can try Borax, Baby Powder, Tee Tree ...»
Landscaping Ideas for Zone 6a
there is a crimson king maple in the front and will shade the right side of the house some. the drive that lead into the portaco doesn't have anything to obstruct the morning sun. The front of the house faces east. drive is south so might get some afternoon sun on the right side of the house then. I posted a pic before but this might give everyone a better idea of what I am working with.
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Let us know and show us what you have done to your area. :)
Gardening: When and how do I use Lime?
I know Lime is good for the woody plants, but can I use it on my lawn? Best way to apply it????
Outdoor Landscape
Using stain, lanterns, and a couple accent pots you can completely transform an outdoor space!
Black Mulch: Menards (Big Box Retailer) ...»
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The edging was actaully already existing from the previous owners. This is a 4x4 wooden post, ...»
Gardening: Get the Yucca Out of My Yard
I'm trying to get rid of some yucca plants that came with our home we purchased last year. As I was digging, I discovered HUGE tubers attached to these lovely guys, which made me think
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My brother has them in his pasture. He poured them full of gas once and set them on fire, but ...»
"climbing hydrangea". This makes me very happy. I also have clematis in every corner of my front and back yard, climbing on everything. I can't wait to look for the hydrangea.