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| Backyard Privacy - creative help needed | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently purchase our first home and now we are in desperate need of some backyard ...
A: A quick and relatively inexpensive way to gain privacy is to add 3-5 (keeping them at an odd number) ...
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| yard and garden design | 7/11/2008 |
Q: we live in a double wide mobile on a 1/2 acre lot. The owner before us planted NOTHING, which is ...
A: I would love to help you out, but, since you have a pretty general design question could you please ...
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| Hummingbird garden around pools | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I resently installed a pool. I want to put a hummingbird garden right next to the pool. I live In ...
A: I apologize for the delay in my response. I was set for "vacation" and you are my first returning ...
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| Good natural fencing | 4/2/2008 |
Q: We're looking to create a natural border with our neighbor using trees. We like the look of the ...
A: Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) may be your best bet. I assume that the area receives full to ...
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| Slope | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Can you explain the pros/cons of a yard that slopes toward the foundation of a slab home? Water ...
A: If it is, in fact, normally quite dry then I don't believe there is cause for concern. There would ...
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| Slope | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Can you explain the pros/cons of a yard that slopes toward the foundation of a slab home? Water ...
A: Once again, I'm not a landscape contractor, but, I am pretty sure that consistent moisture around ...
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| Flower bed | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Albuquerque, I would like to build a raised flower bed against my brick home. Will there ...
A: Okay, those dimensions sounds great. I have used that type of brick and they look great. I ...
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| Flower bed | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Albuquerque, I would like to build a raised flower bed against my brick home. Will there ...
A: No, a raised bed wouldn't cause any damage to your brick home, but, it does increase the risk of ...
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| Slope | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Can you explain the pros/cons of a yard that slopes toward the foundation of a slab home? Water ...
A: It seems the single problem you face is drainage. This is a con, of course. If a drain isn't ...
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| walkway options | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I need to replace a concrete walkway in our cemetery. I am concerned about the high cost of concrete ...
A: Before I can help, please answer the following questions: 1. Is this area flat or on an incline? 2. ...
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| prob: narrow shaded pathway btw houses | 3/11/2008 |
Q: zip:30350,low budget,functional style:The southside of our very high 2-story house is just 10 feet ...
A: I would like to ask you a few questions. You said there are two fences. Is there a fence at the ...
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| help on landscaping design for a big hill | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I live on a hill, the hill is just about about 75' on a gentle slope with a remaining 50 ' flat ( ...
A: Follow Up... I haven't received pictures from you. If you can't send me pics just let me know and I ...
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| city courtyard | 2/28/2008 |
Q: We have a small (24' x 24'), private courtyard at the back of our townhouse. We are replacing the ...
A: Our local Home Depot rents a medium tiller for $35/day and a sod cutter for about $56/4hours. These ...
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| city courtyard | 2/28/2008 |
Q: We have a small (24' x 24'), private courtyard at the back of our townhouse. We are replacing the ...
A: It just doesn't matter how pretty a backyard sitting area is if it doesn't provide shade. Here, in ...
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| privacy plants | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am looking for some kind of plant that I can place near my property line to give me some privacy. ...
A: If you are looking for a privacy screen keep in mind that many of the plants are moderate growers. ...
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| Garden Layout and Selection | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am coming to you with a question from Alaska...as a person new to the area and a completely ...
A: I found this garden club in Anchorage. It would be a great place to go and ask more questions. Who ...
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| mulching around a/c units | 2/23/2008 |
Q: We have a a/c unit in the north side of our house.We had grass growing around it,which grew so bushy ...
A: I think creating a space around your AC unit is an excellent idea. It keeps debris from getting ...
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| Garden Layout and Selection | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am coming to you with a question from Alaska...as a person new to the area and a completely ...
A: Hey Becky, So I can help you with a layout for your plants what are the dimensions of the raised ...
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| Garden Layout and Selection | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am coming to you with a question from Alaska...as a person new to the area and a completely ...
A: Wow. What a great question. Unfortunately, I don't feel like I know enough about Alaska to answer ...
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| Painting Front Door | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I figured you could probably help with my question. I just painted the shutters on my house black. I ...
A: I think your instinct was correct. Oftentimes, the door is painted to stand out and a contrasting ...
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| Mexican theme gardens. . . | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I've got a 15X5 area (facing North) outside my garage wall that is exposed to the street where I ...
A: I love the look of a Mexican garden which are almost always designed to be lush and inviting. If ...
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| decking | 2/8/2008 |
Q: i am having drainage promblems so i deceided to deck my back yard i have a german shephard puppy can ...
A: Eventually, as you know, your puppy will grow into a dog and you may not want him/her pooping on the ...
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| masking a brick wall | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My back yard is long and narrow, with a 7' high brick wall running the length of it. On the other ...
A: Yes, that does make sense :-) A brick wall can be a wonderful asset to your backyard. It can create ...
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| masking a brick wall | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My back yard is long and narrow, with a 7' high brick wall running the length of it. On the other ...
A: Could you please tell me the distance between your house and the wall? Is there a patio? You mention ...
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| meyer lemon tree | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a meyer lemon tree that is about 3 feet tall and 3 years old now. It's in a large pot, and ...
A: Sorry this took so long to get back to you. I have been very busy and was at one point contemplating ...
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| landscape around air conditioning units | 12/31/2007 |
Q: The bushes around my outside air conditioning units are not doing well. I would like to replace them ...
A: Happy New Year, Julie! For the most part, people/builders plant bushes near an AC unit to hide it - ...
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| fencing in a patio | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have a very dull concrete slab patio off my kitchen. I would like to fence around it with some ...
A: You could create a planting bed around your patio (without the plants at first).It doesn't really ...
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| beach landscape | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I saw a recent post in which a lady is trying to landscape a "beach" around her pool. I too am ...
A: Here is the response I sent Pam. Good luck and let me know how it turns out :-D 1. The beach area ...
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| backyard beach | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I live in the northeast (a suburb of Boston, MA) and our lawn is just atrocious with dog bald spots, ...
A: Here is your answer and thanks for your patience - it was a busy Memorial Day weekend for us :-) It ...
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| pruning acuba | 5/19/2007 |
Q: What time of year can we prune acuba. Ours are growing long stalks We live in S/W NC. Thanks
A: I'm not a horticulturalist, but, I think I may be able to help you with this question. Most ...
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| Landscaping a hill | 5/18/2007 |
Q: My dgtr has a fairly steep hill immediately beyond her deck at the back of the house. It is ...
A: The only thing you can do besides terracing it - which would cost more time and money than I think ...
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| colour of Exterior New Doors | 5/16/2007 |
Q: The brick is mottled? in colour with grey reds and all inbetween and I would like to put in a shade ...
A: The red - unless you go with a very deep, dark red - shouldn't appear dark. In fact, it is a warm ...
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| colour of Exterior New Doors | 5/16/2007 |
Q: The brick is mottled? in colour with grey reds and all inbetween and I would like to put in a shade ...
A: I think a splash of red to pull in the various greys and reds sounds lovely....in fact, it sounds ...
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| play set | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a wooden swing set in my back yard. What do you suggest that I put down under the swings. I ...
A: Rubber mats need to be installed over a hard, compact surface or a surface that will guarantee water ...
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| Landscaping a hill | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My dgtr has a fairly steep hill immediately beyond her deck at the back of the house. It is ...
A: Ah, I see...this is a man-made slope. Or at least it is a slope as a result of the home-building. Am ...
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| play set | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a wooden swing set in my back yard. What do you suggest that I put down under the swings. I ...
A: I'm sorta on the fence about shredded pine bark or wood chips. Here are 2 cons: 1. They degrade ...
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| mulch | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I had hemlock mulch delivered. I have an abundance of leftover mulch, can I save it for next year ...
A: Like all things organic (even us! lol) your mulch will decompose over time. However, you can store ...
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| Lanscaping and lighting | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know about rubber railroad ties. I thought about using them to put around a swing set ...
A: Rubber railroad ties are a great answer to containing a play area for both practical and aesthetic ...
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