landscaping for drainage - Streambed followup
QuestionQUESTION: hi, we are considering putting in drains underground to drain off rainwater from two lawns that drain into our yard. we have heard that they would only be viable for 5 years before getting cl
QuestionI Would like to put small river rock down where the rain spout drains. I have dug down abut 6. What should i put down before the rocks. Sand? weed control paper? plastic? I had mulch before but as you know i
QuestionI live in Southern California. Very dry western Riverside County. My lot size is approx .45 AC. My lot has steep slopes on one side that can be traversed but you must be careful. I have had iceplant there be
replacing lawn with native grass
QuestionWe have two recommendations for replacing two relatively small areas of lawn with native grasses: Bouteloua gracilis or Festuca rubra. We live at 2100 feet above Half Moon Bay, CA in a redwood
QuestionHi, We live in the suburbs and our neighbor cut down all the pine trees that lines our driveway. ( they were on her property) Now we have no privacy and her house is just right there!! We are making our driv
Fieldstone border around flower bed
QuestionI am considering installing a stone border around a flower bed that runs in front of, and the length of our house. We have incorporated some fieldstone around the front entranceway of our house and fee
QuestionHi Thanks to people like you, I may be able to sleep better tonight without worrying about spacing.We live in houston area. We have a ugly looking water motor unit behind our backyard and would like to cover
Screen plants for Houston area
QuestionQUESTION: Hi Thanks to people like you, I may be able to sleep better tonight without worrying about spacing.We live in houston area. We have a ugly looking water motor unit behind our backyard and would lik
Tiling/Pavers over existing concrete
QuestionI have two sets of steps and a platform at the entrance to my home. I would like to tile or pave it. There is way too much concrete to remove and start new. Can I seal it and go right over
QuestionI have removed interlocking bricks that were in my back yard, because I would rather it be a lawn. After removing the bricks, I found 1 ?inches of sand then a black weed barrier cloth and then the original c
Questionneed to know when and the best place to plant them the type of soil and in full sun or part sun? AnswerHello Betty, Hydrangeas can be planted now. The best place to plant is where you have the space to gro
QuestionI have a large blacktop driveway that abutts the neighbors driveway. I would like to cut a planting area about 4 ft by 20ft to plant shrubs or trees. What do I use to get a smooth cut and do I ed
dry, rootbound, and shady problem
QuestionHi, I have an area on my property line that I really need help with. I have pictures I could email if you would like... The area is on the west side of the property. It is about 25 feet across and may
QuestionHi, I have an area I REALLY need help with. It is on my west property line and is, of course, the 1st view as you come into our drive. The property line is lined with old trees. The site has a garden
Questioncan u tell me what kind of fertilize to use and how long does it take these trees to grow to enjoy there beauty thanks lee AnswerLee, What growing zone do you reside? Is this Sago Palm an indoor pl
QuestionHi Mr. Murphy - My question relates to creating a set of stone steps to climb a hill on my property thats an uneven 30-40% grade and about 12ft high. My property is covered with trees (although the path I ha
QuestionI live on a cul-de-sac and have a LARGE bare are in my yard because cars turning around often drive up and over this area, killing grass and throwing gravel up occasionally. Needless to say, Id like to
Landscape design for a house in an island
QuestionMy house sits in an island that backs up to another house so we have a half circle with a narrow back yard with two large side yards. I want to plan out my yard so that I have a patio and a fence so my
Growing grass over septic tank
QuestionZone 6 - Western NY. I have a big problem growing grass over the septic tank (most likely due to escaping gases). The area is a southern exposure and gets a lot of sun in the summer months.
Extending a driveway, overflow parking
QuestionI would like to widen my existing driveway onto my lawn to accomodate overflow parking. Essentially about a 3ft wide by 6ft long section to support half a car (the other half would be on the existing d
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