rototilling on a slight hill

QuestionI HAVE A SLIGHT HILL THAT RUNS ALONG A 1/2 OF A QUARTER MILE. NOT VERY LONG BUT LONG ENOUGH.QUESTION- I WOULD LIKE TO ROTOTILL ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE STONE WALL DOWN TO ABOUT 8 FEET. THE AREA IS A MESS WITH

The price of a deck/patio

QuestionHi Sean, I plan to build a deck without rails, and the height is no higher than 1 foot. The shape is L-like, surrounding two walls(a family-room rear wall and a family room side wall) of my family room, and

oak tree runners?

QuestionThis may be out of your geographical area of expertise since I am in central Texas, but here goes. We have a large oak tree (not sure what variety) growing about 7 feet from the edge of our patio. &nbs

cellar door

QuestionI am looking for someone who can custom build a metal door for a root cellar. I would like one like Bilco builds. Bilco does not build a door to fit my opening. Do you know someone around Michigan who does t

Landscape conseltation

QuestionDear Mr. Murphy, My husband and I own 7.25 acres in Live Oak, FL. We have a pond that was constructed about 35 years ago and a wealth of old Live Oaks, dripping with Spanish Moss. About 300 ft of driveway l

Transplanting fir trees

QuestionI have a small (about 24 tall) fir tree that is potted and living in my house. It was a gift to me last Christmas. It is beginning to show signs of stress and Im wondering if I should transplant

Sidewalk Slope

QuestionQUESTION: I have a new sidewalk & steps going down a hill. The plan called for Steps = 46 rise approx. with a 7 run would give 7 risers of 7 3/4 with a tread width of 14. They made only 5 steps.

help with design for walkway

Questionhttp://www.picturehosting.com/gallery.php?u=beacu&g=entrance-to-basement I have pictures of this in the above link My husband is a skilled craftsman, but we need help with design for the following: We added

help with walkway design

Question http://www.picturehosting.com/gallery.php?u=beacu&g=entrance-to-basement I have pictures of this in the above link My husband is a skilled craftsman, but we need help with design for the following: We added

Weeds in Rock yard?

QuestionHi, I hope you can help. I had a hard time finding the right category to ask in. We just bought a house with a nice landscaped rock yard. The only problem is; it looks like it was d

what can I plant and grow

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Marc, I have 3 columns on the front of my house. I want an evergreen, zone 9, facing east, dark green, maybe berries or flowers occasionally, doesnt have to be constantly pruned. R

ouside patio (thick slate slabs)

QuestionI am working with my cousin on a patio for his boss/owner of the company that he works for, we normally do brick pavers on the side so we shot him a price for that when we got to the job there were pallets o

Rainfall drainage in a small planting area

QuestionHello, I have an area, triangular in shape in the front of my house. It measures about 17ft x 20ft x a 28ft curve. It is bordered on 1 side by a curved walkway leading from the driveway to the front door, on

back yard

Questionthe builder cut into our bank behind the house and now we are at a loss as what to do . I would like to have a back yard that is user friendly. thinking about taking off the berm to lower hill and putt

rock patio over a brick paver patio

QuestionWhat prepartion do I need to do & how do I do it: I have a brick paver patio & want to install some rock, (flat rock that I had left over from building a fireplace inside), & I am not sure how to do it. Can

Emerald Green

QuestionI planted a row of Emerald green a long the property line in early spring, but two of them close to a neighbors pine tree have died and a third one is looking sick. Can Emeralds be grown close to pine trees?

the vetch is taking over my front yard

QuestionHi there, I just moved into a new house and the landscaping sucks. Im planning on ripping out the drab shubbery in the spring anyway and planting an edible garden/flower garden in its place. However last t

certified gardener/landscape technician

QuestionQUESTION: What is the difference between an certified arborist and a certified gardener? Which would be the best choice for a large complex? ANSWER: Lori: I have never heard of a certified gardener.

lava rock vs. mulch

QuestionIm an inexperienced landscape chair for our community in South Florida. A few residents would like our association to put lava rock around our shrubs, trees, etc., others feel mulch is a better product

planting a tree close to a low retaining wall

QuestionWe live in an older home with extensive low stone wall hardscape. Recently we lost a large elm to a windstorm. It was (or grew as a volunteer) with in 3 feet of the edge of a low (15 inch) retaining wall wit