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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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What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a lawn care company rather than buying the weed killers myself?
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 15:09
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Witch LawnCare company provide the best services in Cambridge/UK? [closed]
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 15:10
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closed as off topic by Tim Sullivan, Mongus Pong, Daniel Trebbien, Doresoom, acrosman Jul 21 '10 at 17:23

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Ordinance keeps me from shooting rabbits eating my garden. What can I do?
added by Präriewolf Jun 22 '10 at 18:22
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What is the initial cost of hydroponics? [closed]
added by Präriewolf Jun 22 '10 at 18:31
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closed as off topic by DJClayworth, Daniel Trebbien, random, Dolbz, Mancuniensis Aug 15 '10 at 21:44

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What are some good tips to growing <herb> inside?
added by jmoeller Jul 12 '10 at 9:58
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So indoor gardening is outside of the site scope? – neilfein Aug 12 '10 at 5:12
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How do I get my son to help weed the garden? [closed]
added by Mashmagar Aug 6 '10 at 12:09
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closed as off topic by Vicki, wdypdx22, Dan, woodchips, digiguru Aug 31 '10 at 9:37

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I have a flagstone patio and walkway. Some sort of green moss/algae is growing on it. How do I get rid of it, and keep it from coming back?
added by Kristopher Johnson Aug 7 '10 at 20:05
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I'd like to put a small koi pond in the middle of my garden. What's the easiest way to create that? Are there fish that are easier to care for?
added by Kristopher Johnson Aug 7 '10 at 20:06
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My lawn has a sun-facing hill that is too steep to mow. I'd like to plant something interesting there. Any suggestions?
added by Kristopher Johnson Aug 7 '10 at 20:08
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I can't get my lawnmower to start. It has a Briggs & Stratton 500-series 158cc engine. When I prime it, it will run for a second or two. [closed]
added by Kristopher Johnson Aug 8 '10 at 15:18
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closed as off topic by Mal Ross, woodchips, TofuBeer, WileCau, Adam J. Forster Nov 12 '10 at 14:35

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I've a semi-mature Magnolia grandiflora that I moved from one end of the garden to the other that has dropped leaves. Should I worry?
added by Jeremy McGee Aug 9 '10 at 6:00
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I recently planted a Prunus laurocerasus(English Laurel) and it has begun to thin out internally(losing leaves). Should I trim it back?
added by Dan Aug 12 '10 at 7:36
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Will a hard crust on my soil mean it's too hard for my vegetables to develop fully?
added by Mal Ross Aug 14 '10 at 17:48
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How do I know when my <insert vegetables here> are ready to harvest?
added by Mal Ross Aug 14 '10 at 17:51
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How to get rid of proliferating bamboo? I want to use the space for a herbs and vegetable garden.
added by Peter Aug 18 '10 at 21:09
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How deep should I dig foundations for a 5 meter squared area of raised decking?
added by digiguru Aug 31 '10 at 9:30
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How can I remove moss patches from a lawn?
added by digiguru Aug 31 '10 at 9:31
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Yearly bonfires, what do you suggest for keeping them from ruining the garden?
added by digiguru Aug 31 '10 at 9:33
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I have a large Doug Fir and Spruce on my lot. The lower branches bend way down to within 10 ft. of the ground! How are the branches best pruned?
added by Shamster Sep 1 '10 at 19:30
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I have a Viburnum opulus (Snowball tree) that is defoliated several times a year by the Viburnum Beetle. How can I rid it of this pest?
added by Mancuniensis Oct 5 '10 at 5:55
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What online retailers sell bonsai equipment?
added by Chris Oct 13 '10 at 18:46
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What color should I paint my fence?
added by Tim Butterfield Nov 4 '10 at 3:56
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Is a reel type lawnmower better than a rotary?
added by Tim Butterfield Nov 4 '10 at 3:56
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What materials can I safely use for the sides of a raised bed vegetable garden?
added by Tim Butterfield Nov 4 '10 at 3:57
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What is the best way to deal with club root?
added by Mancuniensis Nov 10 '10 at 1:45
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How can I remove weeds between my pavers without using poisons?
added by xiaohouzi79 Nov 10 '10 at 2:33
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What should I do with solid remnant after making liquid fertilizer from compost?
added by xiaohouzi79 Nov 10 '10 at 2:34
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What are some tips on getting my grass to grow back healthy after a dry winter?
added by xiaohouzi79, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Nov 19 '10 at 20:43
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What can I grow successfully in a shady back yard?
added by xiaohouzi79 Nov 10 '10 at 2:37
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I have a gopher eating my plants. How can I get rid of it?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:07
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General pest control is not part of the scope of this site. However, because it is attacking your plants, this is probably ok. – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:37
I would agree that this is okay (although I've used up my on-topic votes). – neilfein Aug 12 '10 at 5:10
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Should I keep my Bonsai outdoors in zone [x]?
added by Präriewolf Jun 22 '10 at 18:19
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Why the down vote? – Präriewolf Jul 20 '10 at 14:28
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What is the best sort of compost for growing seeds?
added by Dan Jul 14 '10 at 15:09
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The question is on topic but I think it's too general since the best type of compost probably depends on the type of seeds. I think a more specific question would be better. – WileCau Nov 2 '10 at 7:37
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"When a thing is wick, it has a life about it." Or so they sang in The Secret Garden. Does this term really have a gardening origin? [closed]
added by William Jul 12 '10 at 11:31
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closed as off topic by jmoeller, acrosman, pkario, Arlen Beiler, neilfein Aug 12 '10 at 5:10

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How much cement should I use when laying a path? [closed]
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 15:07
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closed as off topic by DJClayworth, William, jmoeller, Dolbz, pkario Aug 8 '10 at 12:54

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Definitely one for meta.diy.stackexchange.com. – Jeremy McGee Aug 9 '10 at 5:55
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How can I go about asking a neighbor to remove Leylandii?
added by digiguru Aug 31 '10 at 9:32
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This is an issue for sociology and human relationships, not landscaping. – Shamster Sep 1 '10 at 19:35
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What are some tips on raising chickens? [closed]
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:26
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closed as off topic by acrosman, DJClayworth, Ullallulloo, Mashmagar, Vicki Aug 7 '10 at 21:18

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This site is for gardening. Livestock and raising animals is off topic. – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:26
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never gardened a chicken before.. – warren Jun 17 '10 at 13:43
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How can I make a claim from the EU for Set-aside? [closed]
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 15:06
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closed as off topic by Mongus Pong, DJClayworth, Vicki, pkario, WileCau Nov 2 '10 at 7:32

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"set-a-side" is for farmers not gardens. – Ian Jul 16 '10 at 20:13
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Do you prefer peaches or apples? [closed]
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:17
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closed as off topic by Simurr, Doresoom, Palmin, radius, jhwist Jun 21 '10 at 7:46

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Preference of harvested crops should be off topic. – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:18
Subjective. Prefer to eat? Prefer to grow? – Mashmagar Aug 6 '10 at 12:07
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What should I grow?
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:02
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This question is to vague to be useful. Add info about what you want (flower, tree, fruit, vegetable...) Also add where you are located. (You can't grow coconuts in Alaska, at least not very easily.) – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:04
As above, far too vague. – wdypdx22 Aug 10 '10 at 16:43
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What should I BBQ this week end? [closed]
added by Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:04
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closed as off topic by Philippe Leybaert, Mike H, jhwist, Palmin, radius Jun 21 '10 at 1:26

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While maybe done near where you garden, and maybe using some of the stuff you garden, this is off topic. – Vaccano Jun 1 '10 at 22:05
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This is so blatently off topic I don't see how it helps define the site. – Mashmagar Aug 6 '10 at 13:24
I fully agree with Mashmagar. – Mancuniensis Nov 14 '10 at 1:28
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