1. What can I do with landscaping that will help make my home more energy efficient? Published: August 23, 2009
2. What would be a good fast-growing vine to cover an arbor? The area is in full sun. Published: July 31, 2009
3. Do I need to add lime to my compost? Published: March 14, 2009
4. With respect to IPM, what is a "key plant"? Published: March 11, 2009
5. What types of cactus will survive outdoors in Colorado? Published: October 09, 2008
6. What are some common vines which grow well in Colorado? Published: October 01, 2008
7. What are some recommendations to newcomers who are starting gardens in Colorado? Published: October 01, 2008
8. I had my yard soil analyzed for planting St. Augustine grass, but have decided to add mondo grass accents. What amendments do I add to the soil in the area where the mondo grass will be planted? Will they be different from the turf recommendations? Published: May 16, 2008
9. I live in Colorado. Could the roots or pressure from a five-year-old Emerald Queen maple eventually cause trouble if they are directly above natural gas pipes leading into the house? Published: May 15, 2008
10. I would like to plant ground cover in a shady area to eliminate the need to weed; some of this will be planted around existing hostas and hydrangeas. In another garden (full sun, circular, has some day lilies, peonies, and phlox), I need to plant either annuals or perennials. Here, I'm looking for something rather high in the middle to balance the peonies and phlox and that has lots of color. Any general suggestions? Published: May 15, 2008
11. We want to mulch beneath our maple to avoid mowing the rising roots. We heard of a method of laying down newspapers before applying the mulch. How much newspaper is needed? Published: May 14, 2008
12. I want to put a garden on the north side of my home. There is sun in the morning till about 10 a.m. then again about 4 p.m. Should I plan on a strictly shade garden or plan for partial sun to shade? Published: May 14, 2008
13. What trees can be planted right next to a house without causing damage to the foundation? Are cedars OK? Published: May 14, 2008
14. What is the proper way to prepare to soil an area for a bog garden? Published: May 14, 2008
15. We live in Minnesota and have about two to three acres that are part of our landscape. We would like to plant some sort of ground cover that doesn't need mowing but is still attractive. The area gets full sun and has a slight slope. Published: April 22, 2008
16. What is the growing season in the Denver, Colorado, area? Published: April 22, 2008
17. How much soil do I need to add under my tree to plant ground covers? Published: March 07, 2008
18. What is the best way to secure landscape timbers when building raised beds? The timbers are 3 1/2 inches thick. Published: March 02, 2008
19. I currently have a hops vine that grows on an arch on the north side of my Minnesota home. I would like to replace it with a new vine because the hops are too aggressive. I would love a flowering vine, but anything attractive will do the job. Published: February 20, 2008
20. I have a steep slope in my back yard and would like to make a vegetable and herb garden by using terraces made of wood. I am a beginner gardener and wonder if you can offer advice on this topic. Published: February 20, 2008
21. We have several 60 foot wild black cherry trees over hanging a newly constructed patio. We had an abundance of cherries falling this year that required daily removal. Do wild black cherry trees drop cherries every year? Can they be prevented from producing fruit? Published: February 20, 2008
22. I have some rocks that I want to use in a retaining wall garden. How do I place them to prevent soil erosion, and do I line the wall with something? Published: January 23, 2008
23. What is an appropriate distance from the foundation of a house to plant a flower bed? Is it recommended to place rock or mulch 2 feet before the bed to protect the foundation? Is rock better than mulch, or vice versa? Published: January 13, 2008
24. I want to get rid of decorative rock mulch around our foundation. Is there an easier way than with a shovel? What should I do with the ground underneath to prepare it for planting? Published: January 08, 2008
25. How many ground cover plants does it take to cover a large area? Published: January 08, 2008
26. I want to turn a lightly wooded area into a garden with some Hostas, ground covers, perennials, and native grasses. There are wild flowers and poison ivy in the area, so I thought I would burn the ground first. Then what? Published: January 08, 2008
27. My lawn is a mess. What is the best way to kill my grass and start over? Published: January 07, 2008
28. When is the last frost date for western Kentucky? Published: December 21, 2007
29. My garden borders on a wild area of a Minnesota park. The soil is sandy and gets sun all day long. What flowers or shrubs that bloom in mid- to late summer would do well here? Published: December 19, 2007
30. I would like to create a flower border and need to know how many plants I'll need. Are there any general rules of thumb on spacing plants? Published: December 19, 2007

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