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Is it a good idea to build a paver patio near a large established tree?

I would like to build a paver patio next to a large tree that has a 3" wide root at ground level. I do not want to damage the roots of the tree, so it seems like my only option is to build a raised paver patio. If I do build a raised paver patio…
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Can I put aphid infested plants in the compost bin?

I have a few vegetable plants (kale, broccoli) that have been badly infested by aphids. I was wondering if I can remove those plants and put them in the compost bin or I should discard them some other way. I want to make sure they are gone and done…
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What is this brown seed pod found under a large evergreen tree?

Please help me to identify the seed. I was thinking it was a sweetgum tree of some kind, but then it is a bit different, so I remain in doubts. I attach the image of the pod and the tree under which it was found in great quantity. It is taken in…
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Can anyone identify this plant that grows leaves from its leaf?

This plant has been growing in my garden (south India) for a while. Would like to know its name so that I can take better care of it. Thanks!
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How should I straighten my bent baby Euclyptus Tree?

I purchased a small Rainbow Euclyptus tree off Ebay about 1.5 months ago. It arrived healthy and looks to be doing well. Though I'm concerned as it has a really crooked part of the trunk just at the base. Knowing how huge this tree will…
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Can anyone identify this fruit-bearing tree?

I found this fruit tree growing in a community garden and it looks oddly familiar although I can't quite pick it.
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Can I mulch a plant bed before planting in it?

Can I mulch a plant bed before I plant in it? Can I just clear out the mulch at the spot where I want to plant shrubs later on? I am planning to grow shrubs and ornamental grass.
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Raising the ground in a large area that will eventually be a patio. What type of substrate to use?

I'm gearing up for a bunch of landscaping at my new home. The backyard is kind of a mess: rotted-out deck, terrible lawn, low spots, high spots, etc. It's mostly all going to get redone. This question pertains to the current deck area. The deck is…
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How can I handle a cricket problem without using pesticides?

I have a problem with crickets eating my seedlings and young plants. I have found very little information on keeping crickets away, as this doesn't seem to be a problem for most people. Without resorting to synthetic chemical pesticides, how can I…
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Performance of a bamboo (Phyllostachys) hedge in South-West UK

I am considering a bamboo hedge. I want something with substantial culms, so Phyllostachys sp. and I would like them to stay green. I really like P. glauca. P. bissettii and P. vivax also look good. I'm based on the southern edge of the Cotswolds,…
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How can I keep a bischofia tree from coming back after chopping it down?

I removed a large bischofia tree from my yard, which included grinding the large stump down. However I keep seeing sprouts from the tree around the area of the stump grinding and throughout the yard. Here are some photos of the sprouts. The…
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Why is the soil shrinking in my backyard?

In the last 6 months the level of the soil in my back yard has dropped 4-6 inches exposing all the sprinkler heads and tree roots. Whats going on?
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Does moss harm the tree it grows on?

I have seen some trees with a thick layer of moss growing on their branches, does this harm the tree? Should this layer of moss be removed or can it safely be left on the tree?
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Can I use water from the clothes dryer to water plants?

My clothes dryer produces a few liters of water a week and rather than throwing it down the drain, I thought it might be put to better use by watering the plants with it. I think it should almost equate to distilled water, however there might be…
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Are woodlice eating my carrots?

I lifted some carrots this evening. It being December these are carrots which have been in the ground some time. They're big and fat, they need cleaning up and the damage needs cutting out, but basically most of them is OK to eat. As I clean them up…
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