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@jaydles - I agree with Arlen. I love to garden. But I am not into the organic farming thing. This one is just about gardening in general. (If that one dropped the organic tag and just became gardening and farming then this proposal would be redundant.) – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 21:51
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Changed to add landscaping. Vote this up if you approve. – Vaccano Jul 26 '10 at 17:38
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I think that indoor plant care should be indicated in the description. "Gardening" and "landscaping" seem to exclude it. Please vote up if you agree – Alex B Apr 14 '11 at 14:19
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120 Example Questions (16 closed)

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I just bought a plant that needs a higher pH soil than my house has. How can I change the acidity (pH level) of my soil?
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 21:03
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How deep should I plant tomatoes?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:15
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What should I spray on the little bugs on the back of my leaves? (I am told they are aphids.)
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:59
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buy ladybugs, no really..good question. – mbowles Sep 3 '10 at 13:11
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How to make clay soils better?
added by Adam Davis Jun 2 '10 at 3:08
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Is there a lawn mowing strategy (long/short) (more frequent/less frequent) that is advantageous to controlling lawn weeds?
added by JohnFx Jun 17 '10 at 18:04
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My tree has a huge scar on one side where the bark does not cover the core, what are my options?
added by Adam Davis Jun 2 '10 at 3:07
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How do I get started composting?
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:53
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Organic gardening questions are welcome! – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:51
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What is this plant? <insert photo>
added by DJClayworth Jun 26 '10 at 18:12
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Better would have a title that mentions something less vague. – random Jul 12 '10 at 5:15
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My tomatoes seem to be growing, but are not healthy and they just will not ripen. What can I do?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 20:47
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How can I tell my young plants from weeds?
added by acrosman Jun 24 '10 at 15:18
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How big of a hole do I need to plant my tree in (5 gallon bucket)?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:16
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I get confused by the 3 number system on bags of fertilizer. What do they mean?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:29
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What chemical is best for controlling slugs?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:29
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My grass has patchy dead spots. I know it is getting enough water... what can I check/do?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:08
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How do I test soil pH?
added by tengu Jun 22 '10 at 18:23
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Can weed killer safely be used around [flowers, vegetables]
added by Rebecca Chernoff♦ Jul 12 '10 at 5:06
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Which weed killer? – ceejayoz Jul 25 '10 at 4:34
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How high should a "raised bed" be?
added by digiguru Aug 31 '10 at 9:29
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My pear tree has yellowish leaves. Do I need to be worried about this? What can I do to fix it?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:00
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Will Roundup kill my grass as well as the weeds?
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:55
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Mosquito prevention in garden pots with standing water, and birdbaths in garden?
added by Adam Davis Jun 2 '10 at 3:07
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What material to build retaining wall for my garden?
added by tengu Jun 22 '10 at 18:34
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interesting, as I think "material" is on topic, but how to build the wall (DIY) is off-topic. Good example – Ian Jul 2 '10 at 9:38
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I would say it's on-topic. It isn't actually asking how to build it, just the best material that would be best for your garden. – Ullallulloo Jul 2 '10 at 14:19
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Is there a way to keep my grass green without it growing insanely fast?
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 21:08
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How can I find the nitrogen level of my soil?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:28
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Why don't all the seeds I plant grow into plants?
added by Echo Jun 22 '10 at 16:28
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What kinds of flowers grow well in the shade. (In Hardiness zone 6b)
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:12
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My patio is covered with ants. How can I kill them? [closed]
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:52
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closed as off topic by Philippe Leybaert, radius, gef, tengu, onnodb Jun 25 '10 at 7:02

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

If they are attacking your plants then this would be on topic. However, general pest control is not in the scope. – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:35
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Soil amendments to make my [radishes] plump and juicy?
added by Niall C. Jun 2 '10 at 23:55
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How often should I water my cacti?
added by Dan Jul 14 '10 at 15:10
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How do I take a hydrangea cutting for propagation?
added by ceejayoz Jul 22 '10 at 17:30
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Will mulching my tomato plants with grass clippings increase the amount of weeds?
added by Ed.T Jul 23 '10 at 13:42
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My Bee Balm falls over when fully grown (between two and three feet tall) how can I keep these flowers upright?
added by Ed.T Jul 23 '10 at 13:45
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When and how should I prune my rosewood?
added by Didier Trosset Aug 4 '10 at 21:21
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Are there any good tips on removing bamboo completly from a yard?
added by Dan Aug 12 '10 at 7:38
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How can I get my sprinklers to cover my flowers better.
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 20:50
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Sprinklers are a landscaping concept and are off topic for this site. – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 20:51
Some overlap is Ok. Sprinklers is an important part of a garden - and if you're a gardener, you don't want to go to another site for these. – Sergey Aldoukhov Jul 2 '10 at 7:35
Now on-topic, landscaping is included. – Arlen Beiler Aug 9 '10 at 18:24
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How do I grow upside-down tomatoes?
added by Arlen Beiler Jun 1 '10 at 21:26
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Hang a grow-bag from the roof of the greenhouse. Next! – Jeremy McGee Aug 9 '10 at 5:57
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How and when to apply iron to my tree?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:30
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What can I spray on crab grass to kill it an not my good grass?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:32
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What is the best way to lay paving stones? [closed]
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 15:06
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closed as off topic by Ullallulloo, Echo, acrosman, pkario, Arlen Beiler Aug 9 '10 at 18:22

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Why off topic? This is a good landscaping question. – Jonathan Nov 1 '10 at 12:15
I see laying paving stones as a 'hard landscaping' activity which probably better fits in at diy.stackexchange.com. It's a good point though, we need to better define what counts as landscaping in this context. – Adam J. Forster Nov 12 '10 at 14:34
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Are there any drawbacks to using a soaker hose in my vegetable garden?
added by acrosman Jun 25 '10 at 20:54
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I've heard that you have to plant a certain amount of corn to make bear fruit. Is this true? If so, about how much is it?
added by Ullallulloo Jun 29 '10 at 13:21
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