Homeowner Forum / Lawn and Garden / June 2008

I moved to a house a few years ago and decided to try my hand at making a
lawn. Got some reading material and when I thought I undersoood how (big
mistake) started. I put down approx 5 or 6" of double mix topsoil and toped
it off with 2" of triple mix soil. I used a starter ...

The carrots on the neighbouring allotment to mine are systematically
being wiped out by something or other, first the foliage gradually
goes yellow with a hint of reddy-brown around the edges on some
plants, then the whole lot  wilts and collapses. There are a few very

Time-Warner corporate is dropping usenet news as of June 23, 2008.
Please help by asking them to keep it.  The person to call works for the TW president:
Barbara Burroughs
phone 203-351-2281

I have a large old apple tree in my back yard. I'm guessing it's ~100 years
old based on the neighborhood and the number of growth rings on a smaller
tree near it that I had to cut down a few years ago. Several years ago,
someone butchered it - they cut all of the main branches ...

I have a new Rose of Sharon plant.
Will it developed into a tree-look plant or a bush (like a lilac)?
Can I force to become a bush?
Thanks

here's an article about a guy who doesnt dig his beds:
http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-nodig12-2008jun12,0,55177.story

We've re-lit the AGA.  The summer will now turn out to be a scorcher.......
;-))

In April I posted the following:

I found these things growing in my garden. Are they edible?
[image
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wear/content/images/2006/05/26/nettles470x353.jpg
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I have a shrub which I do not know the name of.It has got a very gloss
leaf on the top but a soft furry brown on the underside.It has flowere
but it has taken several years to do so and the flower is very simila
to a magnolia but probably just a little smaller.I was told it wa

It's pretty good, turns out it's from my alma mater UCD....
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/weeds_common.html
twitch

I planted three things from seeds: carrots, cucumbers, and
cantaloupe.  All are growing pretty well.  When I planted them, I did
as the instructions said - I sowed 2-3 seeds in a hole.  Now, I have
two plants growing out of each hole.  What do I do now?  In any one

What are some good local sources for fruit trees and berry bushes.
My wife and I have discussed using fruit trees in the front yard
to eventually cut down on the evening sun hitting the house.
I'm not thrilled with what they have at the big box stores, and

Can anyone ID the weed in this link?  I've got this stuff all over the yard and
am desperate to get rid of it.
http://imgplace.com/image/view/412568322472f2bd38fe6bb4a4c05a64
I really need to know what weed killer to use without killing everything else.

I went to an open garden on Sunday and loved the attached rose.  Doe
anyone know which one it is?
http://tinyurl.com/4fcw2b
Any help would be much appreciated