Looking for Seeds on Coral Bells?
Hi Sharyl, You should find this site helpful. http://theseedsite.co.uk/ From what I understand, million bells are a patented hybrid and its supposed to be illegal to propagate. http://www.denverplants.com/ezine/7_03.htm Coral bells are an entirely different...
Architectural Ideas for A German Theme Home?
Hi Eric, I just did a search at www.google.com by putting: German architecture in the search box and got over 5 million hits. A trip to the library might also be helpful. Have fun! Newt
Composting Pine Needles?
Hi Bill, Just mix with other compostable materials in layers and youre good to go. Compost does best when there is an equal mix of greens (fresh plant trimmings, kitchen veggie trimmings and grass clippings) and browns (shredded newspaper, brown pine needles...
White Out on Slacks?
Hi Jer, Well, the news isnt good, but take a look here. http://fabriclink.com/fabricstains/Correctionfluid.html Good luck, Newt
Water Stain on Beech Effect Worktop?
Hi e.bufton, What do you mean by beech effect? Is it made from beech wood or is it made from something else? Newt
Blackberry Vines are Consuming my Backyard?
Hi Anna, You should find this site most helpful. http://www.pesticide.org/blackberries.pdf Good luck, Newt
Ideas for My Sad Pine Tree?
I wouldnt suggest you use wood ash for an acid loving plant. Wood ash does have lots of goodies, but can be used as a substitute for lime which will make the soil more alkaline. http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/2000/archives/2000/in_the_garden/gardening_tips...
Sick Looking Rose of Sharon?
Hi Anita, See if any of these fit. http://members.tripod.com/~h_syriacus/diseases.htm If you need more help, please let us know. Newt
Taking Care of Apple Trees During the Fall and Winter?
Hi Glomax, You could try this: http://www.thriftyfun.com/happygarden/index.html Look at Garrett Juice Concentrate here as well as a substitute for horticultural oil. http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_question.php?id=204 Heres more: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu...
Bug Eating My Rose of Sharon?
Hi Rachel, There arent many bugs that like the rose of sharon other than the Japanese beetle and the scentless plant bug. Take a look here and click on Niesthrea louisianica in the first paragraph for a picture. http://ipm.ncsu.edu/current_ipm/03PestNews/03News22...
Saving My Hibiscus For Next Year?
Hi Debbie, You dont say where you live, but if you are in a warm zone you might be able to keep it outdoors. This will help you to tell if your hibiscus is tropical or hardy. http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/gindr.html Heres a couple of sites that should be helpful...
Rose Of Sharon Not Blooming?
Hi Agc, You might want to take a look at this site. If you need something environmentally friendly just let me know. http://members.tripod.com/~h_syriacus/diseases.htm Hope that helps, Newt
Ammonia Slug Control
I will warn you that I was told to do this when I was a very new gardener and had a slug infestation. I happily went out slugging at night with my flashlight using the recommended method and arose in the morning to alot of very dead plants!! Newt
Cold Weather Flowers and Plants?
Hi Hope, Any perennials that are hardy in your zone can be planted now. For fall color you could also plant pansies, ornamental kale, ornamental cabbage and mums. Newt
Information about Hymenosporum Flavums (Frangipani)?
Hi Roger, Please dont top your trees! I agree with Linda to have a crown reduction and thinning, but dont top them. They will look awful over time. Take a look here. http://www.arborday.org/trees/NineNum1.cfm http://www.ces.purdue.edu/vanderburgh/horticulture...
