Compost question: can I turn this gloopy wet black soldier fly manure into usable compost?
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posted by malhouse
on May 23, 2010 -
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What are the best shade-tolerant, ultra-low-maintenance plants for my mom's terraced flowerbed?
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posted by oblique red
on May 14, 2010 -
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How do I transform my patchy, lumpy and weedy Texas yard into a more pleasant space that requires little maintenance and not too much water?
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posted by theexpgen
on May 3, 2010 -
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I have a community garden plot and it's around the corner from my house! Yay! Apart from a shared rain barrel, there's no water available AT the garden site! Booo!
What's the best/easiest/cheapest way for me to get water from my apartment to my plants?
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posted by Knicke
on Apr 29, 2010 -
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Will my parents be able to get any compensation due to a neighbour's oil leak?
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posted by hnnrs
on Apr 14, 2010 -
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What's the best and/or easiest way to seal a planter box? Extra points for vegetable-growing friendliness.
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posted by soma lkzx
on Apr 5, 2010 -
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What can I do now if I won't have access to a real garden until August?
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posted by kro
on Apr 3, 2010 -
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Help me figure out what to put in my windowboxes this year. Parameters inside.
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posted by olinerd
on Apr 1, 2010 -
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Advise for renovating/landscaping the trashed up corner lot out my window.
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posted by LZel
on Mar 18, 2010 -
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Septic system question! How important is the last eighteen inches of pipe to the system's continued functioning? And can I grow crops there?
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posted by librarina
on Mar 13, 2010 -
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Help me explain the difference between dirt and soil to my 4 year old son.
posted by ducktape
on Mar 4, 2010 -
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Can you help me identify these plants that I rescued? I want to learn what will make them happier. (pics inside). Feel free to name them as well!
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posted by Raichle
on Feb 26, 2010 -
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What are some good introductory gardening, botany/plant biology, herb/herbal medicine, or nutrition books?
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posted by hannahelastic
on Feb 24, 2010 -
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What kind of tree can I plant in southern California that will provide shade (please!) and not annoy my landlord?
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posted by arnicae
on Feb 16, 2010 -
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I've moved into a house. It has a lawn, a yard with some trees and bushes, and some rosebushes as well. Problem: I don't know the first thing about gardening/lawn maintenance. Where to begin so I don't murder all my plants?
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posted by thisperon
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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I am thinking about cultivating a small vegetable patch area near a river. What would be the best method to thoroughly test the water for nasty contaminants like arsenic, lead or other spooky chemicals I can't even pronounce?
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posted by Sentus
on Jan 25, 2010 -
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PlantFilter: My plant is dying. Or diseased. What kind of plant is it and how can I save it?
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posted by dbgrady
on Jan 12, 2010 -
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Seattle indoor gardening: are there any reasons why I shouldn't grow cucumbers in my bedroom this winter?
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posted by halogen
on Dec 8, 2009 -
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Is there any method to combine hydroponic gardening with conventional soil gardening?
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posted by boby
on Dec 6, 2009 -
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Are miniature cacti just younger plants or do they have their own name or classification? Awhile ago I saw some tiny (~1 in. apiece) cacti for sale in a big box garden/home supply store, but am not having luck finding them online (getting a lot of hits for dollhouse miniatures, etc). I would like to buy some but know neither the right terminology to use, nor where I'd buy them. I've already browsed several online cacti stores w/o success. Thanks for your help tracking this down!
posted by artifarce
on Nov 21, 2009 -
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I planted several garlic bulbs a month ago, expecting frost, but the weather has warmed up and now they've sprouted. Can my garlic bulbs be saved?
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posted by drezdn
on Nov 7, 2009 -
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I am thinking about starting a landscaping business. I don't really have direct experience in the field. Looking for resources.
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posted by Sentus
on Nov 4, 2009 -
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I've read that it's a bad idea to plant small plants into larger pots (the idea being that they will grow into the large pot). Instead, you're supposed to keep the plant in the smallest appropriate container and move up as it grows. Why? What will happen if I just start a plant in a container that's bigger than it needs?
posted by tumbleweedjack
on Oct 17, 2009 -
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I want to grow some plants indoors. I don't know anything about gardening. Could any of you green thumbs out there give me a working knowledge of terminology and the basics to success?
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posted by battlebison
on Oct 13, 2009 -
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Seattle gardening and native plants: How hard should I be trying to stay native? If not native, what's good for this climate?
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Sep 25, 2009 -
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