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Why don't carbon calculators ask about trees in your garden? I've visited several websites to estimate my carbon footprint, but none of them ask about garden trees. Why not? Surely I can offset my footprint against them?
Fireplace (wood & paper) Ashes good for yard/garden/trees? Are fireplace ashes (wood & paper only) good/bad for any plants, yard, trees, garden, etc...
Peter has 128 trees in his garden. 16 of the trees are pear tress. What percentage of the trees in his garden? Peter has 128 trees in his garden. 16 of the trees are pear tress. What percentage of the trees in his garden are pear trees.
If I buy a house which has trees in the garden, should I be worried? I hear that the roots can potentially damage the property so is it a concern if a garden has trees in it?
Where is the best place to plant trees and have a garden? I want to plant apple trees,mangos,pears,oranges,pineapples,watermelons,jack fruit,cantelopse,honey dew, potatoes,tomatoes,onions,thyme,letuce,sweet peppers and carrots. What is the best place abd best type of weather to plant trees and gardens ?
is there a height restriction for trees in a garden next to a highway in the UK? I have erected a 1 meter high garden fence which is next to a highway. I want to plant some small trees. I need to know if there are any height restrictions for the trees. Can they be higher than the 1 meter high gfence ?
Growing a garden and fruit trees in Texas? We are starting a garden. What fruits and vegetables are easy to grow in a hot climate? We don't like tomatoes, so those are off the list no matter what lol. But our local garden shop sells orange and lemon trees, and strawberries and blackberries. We are beginners, and don't want anything complicated until we get the hang of things.
To what extent do garden plants & trees absorb environmental toxins? If there is leaking sewage from your neighbors, will your edible plants like lettace, rhubarb and fruit trees absorb the toxins and make you sick? And what is the effect of coal ashes, which have heavy metals? How do you know the food you buy is free of problems like this?
Is roundup safe to use around fruit trees and vegetable garden? I have a lot of weeds grounds around my orange and cherry trees and near my vegetable garden even though the area is mulched. Is roundup safe to use? Will it hurt my vegetable plants or trees? Roundup will be applied atleat 2 feet away from my vegetable garden.
Does any one know about having black walnut trees and a garden? My parents have been trying to grow a garden for several years now. Everything they seem to plant dies off rather quickly. They asked around and were told it was because they have two black walnut trees. Does any one know how this works? Is there a certain distance you need to keep? Are there vegetables that are immune to them? Or is the only way to stop it by cutting the trees down? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Are there any way to get garden trees free? from a public institutes or houses to be removed and so on?
What are the two trees in the Garden of Eden? What are the two Forbidding trees in the Garden of Eden. The Question isn't over weather or not there were two tree's I just want to know what their purpose were.
my neighbours are a nightmare, my Cyprus trees ( are in MY garden and not even slightly? going into their garden, they said my trees are giving their roses an illness. They are driving me mad, they complain if I sit in the garden with my 10 month old daughter between 2 and 5 as they say its siesta time. I feel like I can't live my life. would I be wrong to tell them to get lost, what would you do?
What is the law about growing trees in your back garden? How high trees are allowed to grow in the back gardens in the UK. My neighbour asked me to cut my trees short. I planted these trees 6 years ago and I was waiting for the moment they grow high enough to give me some privacy when I sit in my garden. I'm not the type who have garden parties unlike most of my neighbours. The neighbour asked to cut the trees as they block the light into his garden, which is not completely true. Does anyone know anything about the law in the UK regarding that? Thanks!
How can I get the trees in my back garden cut down so I can use my TV? My satellite dish is in my back garden and there are some trees like 20metres in front of the dish and they are blocking the satellite signal. I got the council out to cut the trees down last time but they said they won't do it again because they said they don't cut down trees for satellite dishes. So is there anyway I could get these trees cut down? Thanks.
Leylandii - what's the legal position on someone else's trees blocking out light to our garden? Can we force them to cut them down. The bottom part of our garden goes into shade from about 4pm onwards due to some Leylandii trees that were put in by a neighbour. These trees are right next to an alleyway that runs between their garden and ours, and the trees are also causing cracking in the concrete. Can they be forced to cut them down if they are shown to be causing damage to the public highway?
I had a dream about planting trees in a mini garden? What does that mean? I had a dream last night where I was planting baby trees in a tiny garden (like one of those hanging garden things that goes in a balcony)... It was 2 or 3 normal leafy trees, then a weeping willow, and a mini bamboo tree. they were all very tiny. It was slightly rediculous, because the trees obviously would out grow the container holding the baby trees and soil. Any suggestions to what it could mean?
Walnut trees and garden don't mix? I have a large number of walnut trees and I have heard they give off a toxic substance that discourages a vegetable garden? Any suggestion on how I can have my garden and walnuts Answers 3 and 4 are very helpful. The raised garden sounds like a good idea but also expensive.
Recent legislation about the height of trees in your garden? Can someone kind enough to tell me about the height of a tree allowed in your garden before your neighbour can complain under the recent legislation and have they got the right to cut the tree down without your permission.
how to plant thuja fastigata trees in my garden? can i take a branch from a pre exsisting tree to replant it somewhere else in my garden? how do i get new trees from old ones that i already have? thanks the kind of tree im talking about is the garden fence like tall ones. we already have a bunch of them in the garden and been there for years and years,, but was wondering if i can replant parts of them, i cant test it cuz the leaves are always green so i wouldnt notice the difference if they are dead. for pics of the tree check this link http://www.thuja.biz/thuja_gross.jpg thanks
What garden plants, trees, etc. would be more attractive and easily maintain? Just moved into a single with a large lawn areas, first time home owner.
Is it legal to have a neighbours plants/trees grow into my own garden and have their fruits fall on my lawn? Is it also legal to cut down any parts of the trees that hang over into my garden in order to put a stop to the fruits that keep falling on to my lawn?
Does anyone know if dead trees can be used for garden mulch? We are removing dead trees and are wondering if we could much the dead wood and use it in our garden.
why are there hundreds of elm trees growing in my garden? The neighbours have an elm, but all over my garden are hundreds of little elm trees. They are really stubborn to dig out and I dont want elms all over my garden. Some are taller than me. What as caused this sudden sprouting and how can I get rid of them?
How can I find out what kind of trees I have in my back garden? My neighbour and I have lots of trees in our back gardens but I don't know the names of these trees, how can I found out? Sometimes I see things growing on the bark of the tree they're grey, shaped like a rice farmers hat and are white around the edges? What are they? Cheers!
Can ash from a wood burner stove be used in the garden on trees or plants? Would ash be any good to put around fruit trees
How do I plant english red oak trees? My garden is clay. I live in central scotland.? I have already tried to plant english red oak in my garden. All have died.
Are Gros Michel Banana trees still available for the garden? Can Gros Michel Banana trees still be ordered from nurseries? Are there any dwarf varieties of the Gros Michel that are more suitable to the garden?
my neighbours trees are shadowing my house and garden is there anything that i can do about this? next to me is someones back garden. the end of their back garden is actually at the side of mine. The trees are about 24 ft tall and my garden is just one big shadow. Neither of us have council property so they wont get involved. What do you think? i live in the uk
Do you have any trees in your garden? There are four trees in my garden.
the length and widthof a rectangular garden are 108m and 144m, respectively. Trees are planted at equal interv? Trees are planted at equal intervals along the sides of the garden. If the least number of trees is to be planted, find: a. theinterval betweenthe two neighboring trees; b. the total number of trees.
In villages.. how to treat heavy water into useful water source for garden and trees? I need the perfect steps and chemicals used in a practical higenic proceedure .
Can I put branches from the trees in my garden in my mouse tank? They are not treated with chemicals, they are pine tree type trees. If I put some in should I bake them at 180 degrees like I do for my snake? I put some braches in with her before after cooking them. (To remove germs). I just want to give them more to climb on as it's a 3ft glass tank with a mesh lid.
black walnut trees Vs Vegetable garden What is the affects? I have heard that planting a garden near a black walnut tree has significant affects on a successful crop in that the tree has some sort of toxin.
How much can we infer about the two trees in the Garden of Eden? For instance, they must have been wind pollinated trees or we would have a master race of intelligent, immortal bees running around after they had visited the trees...
Are there any short gnarled and twisted trees that will grow great in a garden? I'm starting a garden of plants with bright colors and cool shapes and I kind of got inspiration from reading about the garden at the Burrow as described in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. What's a really cool (and kind of spooky) gnarled up and twisted tree that would add a unique twist to a garden? by gnarled, I mean that the trunk is knotted and twisted as well, not just the branches.
Any advice about neighbours complaining about trees in my garden? Basically, a neighbour has come round and said that they want to get tree surgeons round to cut branches off a tree in my garden. Apparently the leaves are causing a slip hazard to another of the neighbours, who is 82. They have had a quote of £250 +VAT and want me to contribute/pay in full. There's 3 main issues: I like the trees - there's more than 1 tree anyway and how do they know it's my tree's leaves causing the problem? Should I pay anything at all? Should I be concerned about this older lady and her ability to live on her own independently - is this tree problem just the tip of the iceberg? Do I take legal advice? Do I ignore it completely? My house is currently up for sale with the sale hopefully completing in the next few weeks so I really don't need this stress! Do I have to tell my solicitor? Advice please!!
Spacing fruit trees in a garden? I have planted two 2-year-old trees (a peach and a plum, not dwarf) in my garden about 15 feet apart from each-other. They are unhindered on all other sides. I'm worried now that they're too close together and that as they grow, they will begin to obstruct each-other. Should I dig them up and place them further apart, or can I just keep them in check by pruning? The peach is a Belle of Georgia and the plum is a Santa Rosa.
Can You use Mulched/Shredded Pine Trees and Ivy on your Garden? I have heard that you cannot use Pine Trees as mulch on your garden as it contains an acid which is bad for your garden and I’ve been told that Ivy is too prolific and has a chance of spreading all over your garden. Any thoughts ?
We have 3 large Trees in our garden, which we thought were some? sort of cherry. They have now small red/peach coloured fruits with stones, similar to plums. Anyone know what they are. Sorry cannot do photo. Have just eaten one, very sweet and the inside tastes like a plum. They are 4cm around and about 3cm deep. Its confused us as they are a differnt shape to a plum and on a huge tree.
Will ants in my garden harm the plants and trees? I moved to a new house and decided to improve my landscaping. When I removed the old mulch from around the trees and shrubs in my front bed, I discovered it is full of ants. Do I let them be and just put new mulch on top pretending I never saw them or will they eventually take over and kill my trees and shrubs?
Are willow trees in the garden a good thing if you suffer from seasonal allergies?.? I read that willow and oak are bad for people who are effected by pollen and air born spores. Denis good point...however, my trees are planted away from the drains. in fact far away...but I appreciate your concern.
can find kudzu to plant along back garden? will it grow up trees and can you contain it? why every body doesnt like this too? as seems quite attractive to have growing up side of trees..and grows quickly...does it die back in winter? and where can find it? will neighbors complain and how it will spread if they dont have trees near my trees? what are some similar things if want a vine that will kind of screen out the entire view of back neighbors and climb up trees? how will compete with english ivy too if have this planted there too?
We all know about the two main character trees in the Garden of Eden, but what about the rest? The 'Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil' got sampled by Adam and Eve, and The God took quick action to keep them from getting to the 'Tree of Life', but what about the other trees? For instance, why didn't Adam and Eve eat of the fruit of the 'Tree of Remembering How to Set the Clock on a Car Radio'?
I have tiny red ants in my garden,grass and around my trees under the rocks, how do I get rid of them? I would like to find the best way to get rid of these ants without harming my plants and trees? Will they do damage to my trees or my lawn?
Irony in having Two trees in the Garden of EDEN? Does anyone think it was ironic to have the two trees in the garden of eden? Why?
how to stop Possums eating everything in garden especially citrus trees and vegie patches?? INVASION ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGG in the walls the roof underneath Eating everything in their path. Little furry KILLERS .Want to grow food for MY FAMILY !!! Please help We are not allowed to kill them OK (they are protected under Australian Law) and they are rather cute from a distance a very looooooooooooooong distance.Thanks
Why are my trees in my garden dying.Why do I need to catch water from my toilet with a small bucket before th? the precious liquid is gon.Why cant people wake up and get there head out ov sand and think that it is possible that cars are making abad difference for our beloved planet.Two billion years ago plants consumed carbon and made oxygen for us. . But it looks like our planet is destined to go back to that time when plants flourished without oxygen dendent creatures.
I have Celtic Cascade trees in my garden and they are being attacked by a plague of Caterpillars? the catterpillars are a black colour with a little bit of yellow on them and there are thousands of them. They seem to be mostly on one of the three trees and i want to limit the destruction. Does anyone know the best,quickest and most effective way to get rid of them? Thanks :)
How do I stop a dog from using my trees and garden...? as a toilet? Someone told me to spray vinegar and water on the ivy and when the dog smelled it they would keep walking and not crap..is there some kind of liquid that I can buy to spray on the ivy. I don't want to harm the dog in anyway, I just don't want them crapping in my bushes, let him go across the street. Thank You..
why do walnut trees affect my garden? have a nice spot for my garden but things dont grow and there are 3 walnut trees close. Am going to take them down . What can I mix in the soil to help this.
What is the crime of trees in the garden city of india? They are being ruthlessly cut down for no reason they have become the prime target for every fly over/road widening / metro rail etc
I live in Germany and I would like to know is it the time to plant flowers and trees in my garden? I've been living in Germany for half a year now and the wheater hasn't been nice but now it's getting normal like about 19 Celcius but it can get windy so all i want to know is it the time to plant? Also i have pots on the side of my balcony and hanging from it so nothing Big! What could I plant?
How do I find out what type of plants/trees I have growing my garden? I just bought a house and I am wondering what these smaller trees are called? The past owners planted a bunch of everything mixed among each other. I know that next to a shrub, I have a chive plant growing on one side. But, how do I find out what these trees are called? I have one of each side of the house, and I'm just curious. Is there any site or anything? I'll take some pictures in the morning to anyone that might have an idea, my e-mail is: ashleyheeter@gmail.com
Did the trees in the Garden of Eden have growth rings? Since they just kinda existed in a matter of seconds--did they have growth rings in the trunks or what?
Council Owned Trees overhanking my garden? I have a number of council owned extremely large trees overhanging both front and rear gardens. I have to have the lights on most of the day,and this is expensive .The Council will not cut the branches back. Can I pay for them to be cut back by a tree surgeon and send the bill to the Council?
if the garden is still a square,how many mango trees are ther in the garden this year? 2 farmers always plant their mango trees in square arrays, like tose illustrated. this year they planted 11 more mango trees in their square garden than last year. If the garden is still a square, how many mango trees are there in the garden this year?
Can I eat tiny apples from trees they put in a garden for decoration.? Or mini plums? Maybe want to put some in my garden for decoration but I want them to be eatable even though its not much to eat.
Can much money be made from growing trees from seeds in your garden? Growing trees seems like a fun thing to do but I don't have room for large trees. Do you know any good webstie links or books on this?
legs are numb from the palm trees in my back garden and the dog will NOT stfu? What do I do? I am really panicking. I went to the store and it just happened..... The pakm trees are sort of a red colour, my dog is a st bernard. What are these symptoms and how do I stop crying.
I have two small trees in my garden with about 2" dia? trunk and about 7 ft tall. I want to destroy them chemically. What is the method?
What happens when you remove the trees in your Pet Society garden? I know that you can just pull out the fruits and vegetables and then sell them. But when I click on the trees a dialog box pops out asking me if I want to remove it. I say yes, and then another one comes up asking me "are you sure"? This has given me the impression that I shouldn't pull them out, but I don't know. Can you sell the trees? Is it okay to remove them?
Do you know that there were 2 trees in the Garden of Eden? It's a common misconception that they were banished because they ate from the Tree of Knowledge, when in fact, god didn't want them to eat from the Tree of Life. Check your bible if you don't believe.
In a garden in Massachusetts with enormous trees which allows little light, plants and bushes are now being ..? are now being planted. Whatever could they be? I guess I'm asking what plants do not need much or any direct sunlight. Are there any edible plants that need little light as my own yard has enormous trees and I would love a garden. Thanks for considering this
So its my first time doing a garden are the roots of previous trees going to be a problem? these are the roots of trees that were cut down a while back, but they just still seem to be intact and thriving. im positive there will be nothing growing back,but should i have those things removed or are they just fine where they are.
Advice needed on tall trees/bushes to plant next to neighbours low back garden fence? My neighbours back garden fence (their fence) is chest height and we dont have much privacy in our garden, esp because they have regular parties. Can you recommend any tall leafy fast-growing plants/trees/bushes that can eventually grow to 5ft or 6ft? We are a family with 2 kids and lost of lost footballs and they are all nice young foreign students/tenants. I think my neighbours would appreciate some privacy boundary too. Any suggestions?
Have you any trees in your garden with red berries on them or have the birds already eaten them? The birds have stripped my trees bare of berries already. Does this indicate a harsh winter?
We have 3 large Trees in our garden, which we thought were some? sort of cherry. They have now small red/peach coloured fruits with stones, similar to plums. Anyone know what they are. Sorry cannot do photo. Have just eaten one, very sweet and the inside tastes like a plum. They are 4cm around and about 3cm deep. Its confused us as they are a different shape to a plum and on a huge tree.
I have two lemon trees in my garden. i have already salted three large jars, what to do with the rest? i have juiced a huge bucket full which i have put in the freezer. given away so many that i am being avoided when they see me coming with baskets of lemon! what can i do with the rest so they won't be wasted. i don't fancy jamming but i suppose will if i have to
After storm damage to a garden tree can I expect the Insce Co to pay for total tree removal? A tree in my garden drops a large branch in a storm, which damages fences and the Insce Co agree to clean up the debris. A second branch, still on the tree, is weakened & threatens my house which is underneath. The Insce Co agrees to cover removal of this branch but an arborists report says that the rest of the tree over a neighbours house will be unstable after cutting off the second branch. Can I expect the Insce Co to pay for total tree removal?
Which small garden tree would be appropriate for my front bed? The bed is about 8 foot diameter. It butts up to my front porch, so the roof is right beside the area over the garden. I need a tree that won't grow very large. I'd love it to be green all year round, but that's not a must have. My house faces north and I'm in the South-Midwest US, 7a hardiness zone, I believe if I read the map correctly. Very hot and humid. Thanks for any suggestions!
Are there still apple trees in the Garden of Eden? Although I am an Atheist I think that after I die I will fly straight to Heaven, and apples are one of my favorite fruits. So I ask you, religious folks, what would the punishment be if I was Tempted by Satan to eat some delicious apples there. This is a very straight forward question that begs a serious answer. Thanks a lot.
can i cut down trees in my own garden? or is there some restrictions on what tree ican chop down.
We would like to grow fruit trees in our small garden, would upright cordons or angled cordons look better? If angled looks better, is it easy to train and do you just need to buy a young cordon and then train it to the side? Thanks very much. All help greatly appreciated.
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