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After removing a large stump, what plants can grow in the space?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Gardening

I had a tree cut down and there is still a stump flat on the ground. I'm tired of looking at it and want to put in some new plants or a shrub. Of course, the root system extends several feet from the base of the stump, so planting over it isn't exactly easy. How can I remove the stump enough that I ...

asked: UTC 2021-03-07 03:44 PM
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What can I do if my neighbor's garden is extending more and more over my property line each season?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Lawn care Tags: neighbors property line

I like to keep a very tidy lawn, but my neighbor's garden keeps growing over into my yard. It looks horrendous and I would very much like it to stop, but my neighbor keeps just making empty promises. I really don't want to just demolish the part of their garden encroching into my property, but I don...

asked: UTC 2020-08-31 09:11 PM
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1 answers
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What methods are effective for trapping flies inside a house?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Cleaning Tags: insects house maintenance rural living pest control home remedy

My family lives rurally and it seems that every year we get flies in our house once the weather turns warm. I'm assuming my children running in and out all day long is what lets most of them in. We can of course try to swat them but I want to know what other methods are effective for ridding a house...

asked: UTC 2021-06-18 11:01 AM
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Spirits in my house?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Organizing Tags: Spirits communicating through static? Eery goings on in my home

I've had 2 deaths of immediate family members in the past 3 years. I live in the same house I grew up in and lived with these 2 recently deceased people. I have no family left,with the exception of my 2 dogs. Since I live alone, only 1 tv in the home and it's RARELY on. (I'm always using the smartph...

asked: UTC 2021-01-10 06:20 AM
image Scotty (0)
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How do you dry lavender for decoration?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Gardening Tags: lavender gardening drying flowers herbs flower aranging

I have lavender growing in my garden, and I've never grown lavender before.  I have heard you can cut it in late summer or early fall and hang sprigs of it upside down, for a nice smelling house. When I tried drying roses last year, they rotted instead of drying and were covered in a yellow pow...

asked: UTC 2021-06-19 05:42 PM
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What are some good tips to keep four legged pests out of a garden without hurting them?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Gardening Tags: Gardening Home garden Pest control

I have noticed that something has been taking bites out of some of the fruit starting to grow in my garden. I know that there are raccoons, squirrels, and rabbits where I live but am not sure which, if not all, of the animals are getting to my plants....

asked: UTC 2021-07-27 02:50 PM
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Other than cannabis, what are some very high-profit agricultural products I could grow on a half-acre plot of land?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Gardening

I have a half-acre plot of land and was hoping to grow something on it to make some profit, but I am against cannabis. What are some other good options for me?...

asked: UTC 2020-09-05 12:16 AM
image mflower (40)
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1 answers
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What are some good tips for growing tomatoes?

Topic: Around the House/DIY/Gardening ,    Subtopic: Gardening Tags: #gardening tomatoes tips beginner

I am helping my mom start a small tomato garden and am wondering what some good tips for beginners could be. What things do beginners often not know that can make a big difference in their ability to grow tomatoes?...

asked: UTC 2021-06-22 03:58 AM
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