Mark asks… What equipment would i need to supply electric to my garden shed? GardenersCardiff answers: If you are on a very limited budget, then you can simply buy a pre-wired kit which plugs into an outside socket. These are a dead simple, but not particularly effective, alternative to fixed wiring. They will give you […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Steven asks… garden tools? Can anyone reccomend the best garden tools for cutting down large bushes stumps and also up rooting them ? GardenersCardiff answers: It all depends on how much you have to do, and how valuable you consider your time. The cheap way: axe, garden saw ( coarse teeth), pickaxe spade etc, and […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Thomas asks… HELP! Looking for garden statue for gift.? I’ve been searching high and low for a garden statue of two girls and 1 boy playing marbles. We saw a set in someones yard but not sure where they came from. They are green and lightweight. I need this for a very important gift- I’ve […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
David asks… Houston Garden Supply? I have this list: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2822000/houston_garden_nurseries_from_the_perspective.html But with this weekend looking so beautiful want to get in the garden. Any other garden suggestions? GardenersCardiff answers: There are many things you can do in the garden this weekend. You need to pick a chore and do that first. Here is another list […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Donna asks… I need some gardening tips.? I live in a Boston suburb. The weeds in my garden are overwhelming. Any advice? Would putting a ground cover instead of mulching each year be better (cost wise and work wise)? What ground cover do you recommend? sunny areas. GardenersCardiff answers: Before attempting to install a garden […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Nancy asks… How can I attract dragonflies to my backyard pond? My garden and pond are in the planning stages now. I’m hoping that the dragonflies would predate on the mosquitoes, of which there are TONS. Mosquitoes aside, I’d just love to have the dragonflies! Tips would be appreciated! GardenersCardiff answers: I built my pond […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
George asks… Can you name some famous gardens? Can you name some famous gardens in the world? Where are they? Why are they famous? Whatever you can tell me about them would help. Thanks. GardenersCardiff answers: List of Famous Gardens Althorp Arnold Arboretum located on 265 acres in Boston Atlanta Botanic Garden Austria Botanical Garden, […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Lizzie asks… Is there a way of eliminating flatworms from container plants? I’m moving house and don’t want to contaminate my new garden. I don’t think I have any flatworms as it’s two years since I saw one in my garden but I want to make sure. GardenersCardiff answers: Not as yet. They are doing […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Mary asks… In the Sims 3 for xbox 360 how do you get your sims to make a garden? i just started the game and my sim wants to garden but i cant figure out how to make one…i had her take the gardening class..what now? GardenersCardiff answers: McGregor’s garden has free harvestable fruits and […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Daniel asks… How do I start a garden? Any good books on the subject? I just bought a house with a terrible back yard and want to rip out some grass (moss, really) and put in a garden. All the books I have seen assume I have a palacial estate and unlimited funds. Anyone know […]
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