Mark asks…
Gardening on Rental Property?
When I moved into my place, there were a lot of spiders and ants but with thorough, routine cleaning they disappeared. My landlord got into a long-term rental dispute with next door neighbors and the gardening services stopped. Depending on who you ask, the person either disappeared or the landlord wasn’t paying his bill. Since the neighbors finally left over two months ago, gardening services have not resumed and the bugs (amongst other things) are returning. I have even offered to do this for a fair price but the landlord only wants to pay with a $20 Home Depot Gift Card. His late fees (which are greatly enforced) are more than 3x that amount. I am tired of things flying in and biting me.
California. I do believe it is noted in the lease that he is responsible for gardening duties.
GardenersCardiff answers:
****Easy – If it says in the lease the landlord would take care of it then legally he must.****
My first question is What state do you live in? States have different rules for Landlords and what they are responsible for. Let me know and I will tell you what I know.
First check your rental agreement to see if it states who’s responsibility the gardening or maintaining the outside of the unit is. If it says that the landlord pays for a gardener then that was the agreement when you moved in and that must be honored until you sign a new agreement stating different.
Pest control should always be the responsibility of the property owner or landlord and if the yard is allowed to get worse then that will be a health violation.
With more info from you I can give you some exact statute’s to take back to your landlord.
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There are many kinds of defects that could make a rental unit unlivable. The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to maintain their rental units in a condition fit for the “occupation of human beings ” In addition, the rental unit must “substantially comply” with building and housing code standards that materially affect tenants’ health and safety.
A rental unit may be considered uninhabitable (unlivable) if it contains a lead hazard that endangers the occupants or the public, or is a substandard building because, for example, a structural hazard, inadequate sanitation, or a nuisance endangers the health, life, safety, property, or welfare of the occupants or the public.
A dwelling also may be considered uninhabitable (unlivable) if it substantially lacks any of the following:
* Clean and sanitary buildings, grounds, and appurtenances (for example, a garden or a detached garage), free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents, and vermin.
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Thomas asks…
christmas gifts for parents?
hi! i’m looking for a good christmas gift fit for both my mother and father. not too expensive! any ideas??
(not dvds, cds or books please)
GardenersCardiff answers:
Gift card to their favorite restaurant
Natural Solid Pacifica Perfume – http://www.pacificaperfume.com/solid-perfumes
Garden Bon Bons – look like candies, but are seeds for growing Italian Herbs or Herbs for Tea
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/garden-bon-bon-sets
Chicobag Produce Stand www.chicobag.com $15.99 – machine washable 3 reusable bags in a cute pouch – reusable collection is very cute
Wrap-n-Mat – www.wrap-n-mat.com – disposable sandwich and snack baggies $6.99-$8.99
Electric Candle/Scent – Warmer Pots with scent bars http://scentsy.net/ (Mochadoodle and Gingersnap are my favorites)
Life is Good fun stuff – http://www.lifeisgood.com/category/fun-gear/see-all.aspx
Lunch bags/grocery bags http://joannmarie.com/
If you have an Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Gallery near you, go and get either Blueberry or Raspberry – they are great on salads and unbelievable on ice cream. Here’s what it looks like: http://oliversevoo.com/
Susan asks…
how close are the tivoli gardens to rome?
i want to look at trips to the tivoli gardens in rome as a gift
GardenersCardiff answers:
Great gift!
The name of the Villa where the gardens are is Villa d’Este.
It’s not very far, about 30km, I think.
You can reach it
By car:Autostrada A24, exit: Tivoli;
By train:Roma-Pescara Line, Stazione Tivoli;
By bus:Bus Lines Cotral Roma-Tivoli (station in Rome: metro stop Ponte Mammolo; bus station in Tivoli: Largo Nazioni Unite).
Enjoy yourselves!
This is the official web site, you can also book tickets on line.
Ciao!
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Mary asks…
Can I get some suggestions for an online business name?
I’m selling home & garden gifts, as well as baby shower type gifts… Any ideas would be appreciated – i’m working on my domain name, and store name… Thanks! BTW – last name is Gordon if that can be worked in…
GardenersCardiff answers:
Gardens by Gordon
Gordon’s Garden and Gift
Gordon’s House and Home
GordScapes
Just a few ideas…
Richard asks…
٩(̾●̮̮̃̾•̃̾)۶ Would you rather find a $5,000 Olive Garden gift card on the street or see Pearl Jam in concert?
BQ ~ I really want a ________. (fill in the blank)
GardenersCardiff answers:
Olive Garden gift, at least you can return it to the rightful owner…. Can’t take back having to sit through a Pearl Jam concert. BQ I really want a vacation.
Charles asks…
Christmas gift for my mom?
Alright, well, this year I want to get a gift for my mom. We’ve had a rough time together this year, but I want to get her something nice. Any suggestions? Please keep ideas under $100. Thanks.!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Garden Bon Bons – look like candies, but are seeds for growing Italian Herbs or Herbs for Tea
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/garden-bon-bon-sets
Chicobag Produce Stand www.chicobag.com $15.99 – machine washable 3 reusable bags in a cute pouch – reusable collection is very cute
Wrap-n-Mat – www.wrap-n-mat.com – reusable sandwich and snack baggies $6.99-$8.99
Electric Candle/Scent – Warmer Pots with scent bars http://scentsy.net/ (Pomegranate, Mochadoodle and Gingersnap are my favorites)
If you have an Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Gallery near you, go and get either Blueberry or Raspberry – they are great on salads and unbelievable on ice cream. Here’s what it looks like: http://oliversevoo.com/
Gift card to her favorite store or restaurant
Make a ‘love jar’ and fill it with origami hearts, flowers and slips of paper with notes of appreciation written on them or ‘I love you’ written in different languages (on the back write which language it is).
Http://www.ehow.com/how_2061320_fold-origami-heart.html
http://www.bloom4ever.com/how-to-make-origami-rose.php
Say I love you in different languages
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Joseph asks…
I Need a Gift Suggestion for…?
I would like recommendations for my favorite garden center employee.She’s great! She answer every question patiently and frankly,. I appreciate what she brings to the workplace. Of course, she has access to all types of plants and garden things so, I was wondering if you all would suggest something, please.
Thanks!
I meant to state she answers…thanks.
GardenersCardiff answers:
As a former garden center employee, I loved pretty scarves with flowers, tee shirts with garden themes and slogans, garden books, garden themed stationery, garden theme jewelry, unusual garden ornaments from places where I could never afford to shop. Garden theme aprons, a really good tool, an unusual flower pot. Lots of journals and interesting books about gardeners and gardening out there that would be good gifts.
Donald asks…
Christmas Gift under $25?
My boyfriend needs to buy a gift for a gift exchange. They are having a white elephant exchange i think thats what he called it. So the gift just gets wrapped and who knows who will pick it lol he works at a tire company and its mostly men except for 2 women. Was trying to think of something to get other than a gift card. Any ideas????? 
thanks
GardenersCardiff answers:
Garden Bon Bons – look like candies, but are seeds for growing Italian Herbs or Herbs for Tea
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/garden-bon-bon-sets
Chicobag Produce Stand www.chicobag.com $15.99 – machine washable 3 reusable bags in a cute pouch – reusable collection is very cute
Wrap-n-Mat – www.wrap-n-mat.com – disposable sandwich and snack baggies $6.99-$8.99
If you have an Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Gallery near you, go and get either Blueberry or Raspberry – they are great on salads and unbelievable on ice cream. Here’s what it looks like: http://oliversevoo.com/ about $20
Robert asks…
Gift for mom!?
I am making a gift basket for my mom. It has a gardening theme, and I was wondering what kind of unique things I could put in it. Like gloves, seeds, etc. Give lots of ideas plz!! Thank you so much!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I would get her some hand tools to go with the gloves and seeds. Also put some lotion for her hands and some sunscreen, as well as a hat. You may want to check at your local nursery and pick her up a gift certificate to get her started. Books and magazines are also a very good idea, as well as some pads for her knees — gardening can be pretty tough on the knees/body. Don’t forget the water bottle for her and a watering can for the plants.
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