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Friday February 12, 2010 |
Daphne (Daphne caucasica) | Today's Featured Plant
Daphne (Daphne caucasica)
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Q&A: Constructing Terraced Gardens Question: I am looking for information on how best to construct a frame for a garden bed where the land slopes downward. Also, what do you suggest I use to support the frame once it is in place?
Answer: It sounds like you need to build terrace beds. It's hard to describe how to construct these without illustrations, but the best image I can conjure up is that you build 3-sided raised beds to create "steps" up the slope. You can use landscape timbers, stone, or any number of materials to make the terraces. You can use large spikes to secure wood frames to the soil. You may have to adjust the grade of the slope a bit as you go to accomodate the frames, and might also have to bring in soil to build up what is there, depending on the quality of the soil and its nutrient levels. Many garden planning and landscaping books have plans and instructions for building terraces. |
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Q&A: Grubs and Skunks Damage Lawn Question: I sodded my lawn 2 years ago and was delighted with the results the first year. Last year I began to lose portions of the sodded area for no apparent reason. Toward the end of the summer I began to notice a skunk was visiting nightly and digging in the area of the sod which had gone brown. Is it possible this is actually a grub problem? If so what can I do to prevent them and get the grass growing again?
Answer: It could very well be that grubs are causing problems in your lawn. The problem is compounded by the fact that skunks love grubs and will dig for them mercilessly. Beneficial nematodes will give quick control of the grubs. These microscopic worm-like creatures parasitize the grubs in the lawn helping in two ways...no grubs chewing on your lawn, no skunks digging for grubs. Beneficial nematodes won't live year to year, so you'll need to reapply annually. Best of luck! |
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Tip: Yellowing Winter Lawns In warm areas yellowing winter lawns may be due to factors beside fertilizing. Frost damage or mowing with a dullblades manifests as yellowing and twisting of the grass leaf blades. |
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Valentine Box Ideas for Kids Help your kid prepare for Valentine's Day at school -- make a Valentine box to hold cards from their fellow students. You can find this fun craft, as well as more decorating ideas, in the ArcaMax Valentine's Day feature.
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Visit the Valentine's Day feature.
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