Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Get Free Mulch In Brooksville Florida?
Some One Told Me That Sawmills And Lumber Companies Will Give You Free Mulch, You Just Have To Pay For Delivery. Does Anyone Know Of Any Place In Brooksville That Will Do This.
I live in the Denver Metro area in Colorado. Our county gives free mulch to anyone who will come pick it up through the county Forestry Service. The mulch comes from the stumps and roots of trees that they have dug up. After Christmas, they also mulch Christmas trees that we all drag to different sites, but the mulch contains a lot of pine needles and icicles. It's good to put under a prettier mulch as filler, but nothing else.
So. The short answer is look under the city and county listings for your area for the Forestry Service. I can't think of any sawmills in the state of Florida and I lived there for years. Just look up sawmills and lumber companies in the phone book.
Also, there might be gardening clubs in Brooksville. I would contact them and ask people there. Another good source? Just think of all the botanical gardens and historical sites there that use mulch. As a last resort, I would try to contact the head horticulturist at the one closest to you to see if they can offer suggestions.
Good luck!
Are Nats Attracted To Large Pine Needle Trees?
Gnats love humidity & they need moisture to breed. They rest on vegetation, and in the grass during the day. If the pine trees are eceptionally moist, they'd be attracted to them...but they'd be attracted to any moist vegetation. Make sure the pine trees don't have any debris in it (such as leaves from other trees) that is staying moist. It's quite amazing how much debris can collect in their branches over the years.
"Large mating swarms of adults often appear about dusk and may occur for several days, especially after a prolonged wet period. Many gnats are attracted to light... They only live long enough to mate, lay eggs, and die. Eggs are laid in masses in the water or on aquatic vegetation. The life cycle usually takes about 4 to 5 weeks. There may be several generations during the summer but these insects usually disappear with the onset of dry weather."
Eiminating breeding sites, wet areas or standing water is the best long term control.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfact...
Since larvae cannot survive in dry soil, one of the easiest ways to control gnats is to allow the soil around plants to dry before re-watering. Gnats are most commonly found in soil that has a high percentage of organic matter, especially peat moss. Adding perlite or vermiculite to the soil will help the take the moisture down to the plants's roots quickly, & keep the top soil from getting soggy. Keeping the grass cut short will help dry out the area faster & they'll look for other sites that are damp & moist.
Organic insecticides such as insecticidal soap and diatomaceous earth are said to be effective in controlling fungus gnats.
One site suggests using home-made brightly coloured yellow traps. Paint a milk carton bright yellow, coat it with a sticky oil, & hang the carton where fungus gnats congregate. When the gnats are attracted to the bright yellow colour, they stick to the oil and die.
http://www.pestcontrolcanada.com/INSECTS...
Howard Garrett suggests spraying gnats with garlic-pepper tea or a plant-oil product called Bioganics:
http://www.dirtdoctor.com/dallasnews.php...
You can place birdhouses around because birds are good natural predators of gnats.
http://www.naturephotographers.net/articles0303/kac0303-1.html
Also try using saucers of vinegar which can trap & kill gnats that are looking for water.
"fill about 1/2 to 1/4 full, put a piece of cellophan or plastic wrap on top with a rubber band and poke a small(just a knife blade long) in the top."
http://www.kountrylife.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=forum&th=349138
Or try: "Apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap in a small glass. Gnats and flies are attracted to the smell of the vinegar and soap kills them."
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977269185
Good luck!!! Hope this is helpful.
Things To Buy For A Kitten!?!?!?!?
Hopefully Buying A Kitten This Weekend. I Have Not Bought Anything Yet. Kittens Are About 9 Weeks Old. I Am Getting One Domestic Tabby, Male. What Are Must Things To Buy Since Its A Cat And Also Since Its A Kitten? Examples Are: What Kind Of Litter Box? What Brand Of Litter? Kitten Food? Toys? Cleaning Supplies? Little Bed? Etc........... Cant Wait!
Well, I am going to list a lot of stuffs here, some you already know but maybe not enough and some you might not know.
New Kitten Checklist:-
Food
(find out what she is eating prior to coming home to you, keep the same food if it is a high quality brand. If you need to change, transition slowly by mixing the old and new food together)
Water
(filtered water would be the best, you can also invest in a water fountain if you like. Petmate and Drinkwell are popular ones)
Food/Water Dish
(Kittens and cat like to eat and drink from shallow bowl. Dog bowls are not suitable because they are deeper and cats do not like to get their whiskers wet or soggy. Stainless steel and ceramic are the best. Avoid double serving dishes - keep a separate dish for food and water)
Grooming Tools
(short haired cats require less grooming than long haired. Invest in good quality clippers, brush, flea comb, wet wipes, and I like to use a chamois cloth to give my kitty's coat a high sheen and glow after grooming. The furminator is also a good tool to help with controlling excessive shedding. Kitten do not need to be bathed unless they get very dirty/messy)
Litter and Litterbox
(She will need at least one litterbox for your kitten. To begin with, choose a smaller one where the sides are lower so she is able to climb in and out easily. Remember, not all cats like a covered litterbox. It is only convenient for the owner.
There are many kinds of litter to choose from and I personally prefer clumping litter made from natural biodegradable ingredients like corn, wheat and pine)
Scratching Post and Play Structures
(This is very important to get for your kitty because you do not want her to learn to scratch your furniture. Scratching is a natural habit and you shouldn't punish er. When you buy a scratching post, make sure it's one that is sturdy and will not tip off easily. All cats love to climb and getting her a nice cat tree of playhouse will allow her to exercise her natural talent without ransacking your house)
Stain and Odor Remover
(Accidents happen so be prepare to clean up after your kitten. You must remove all traces of urine from carpeting because a kitten will urinate on the same spot again if she scent it.)
Carrier
(When you bring your kitten to visit the vet, you will need a carrier. It is important that you choose one that fits the kitten comfortably and she can stand and turn around easily. You can choose hard sided or soft sided carriers and they come is all shapes and design)
Collar and ID Tag
I hope your cat stays indoor. If she is outdoor, a collar and ID Tag is a must. I am not a huge fan of collar for indoor cat because of the possible risk of strangulation and getting stuck in structures. But it is up to you to make that decision. Choose a breakaway collar if you must.
Toys
(Kitten loves to play and make sure you always supervise her playtime. Favorites are jingle bells, mylar balls, feathered toys, dangling toys, lure toys, and I recommend you try Da Bird and Cat Dancer. They go absolutely crazy for them. Some toys you can make at home. Milk Jug Ring is a hit in all cat household, drinking straws, a wad of paper, etc)
Bed
(Just to remind you, you cannot place a kitten on a bed and expect her to sleep there quietly like a newborn baby. Kittens will choose wherever they want to snooze and the place changes all the time. Just make a simple comfortable bedding for her should she choose to sleep in a bed)
This site is very useful in learning more about taking good care of your kitten. Hope you'll visit and get more information from there.
http://cats.about.com/od/kittencare/Kitt...
I hope I've covered it all for you. Good Luck and Best Wishes to you and your kitty!
How To Plant Whitepinetrees?
White pines are beautiful trees. They prefer well drained soil, so swampy areas are out. Sandy soil, gravelly soil are preferred, though I've grown them on heavy clay soils...they didn't grow well, but hung in there.
They prefer cool climates, this is not a southern pine.
Since they get quite large, plant them where they will have PLENTY of room to grow out and up. If you are planting from a containerized plant, that is a pot, dig the hole no deeper than the pot but at least four feet wider. Roots mainly go out, not down.......stability and food/water gathering issues. The wide hold aerates the soil if it's heavier. If your soil is sandy, you can get by with a less wide hole. Normally I don't use a fertilizer at planting, or one with a high phophorus and potassium rating, no or little nitrogen. There are all sorts of planting potions; enzymes and such...if you want to use them, fine.
http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/tre...
After planting, water is the issue. If you climate is dry, your plants will need supplemental water over that entire initially dug up area......you want to roots to grow out so must have water out there to encourage them.
You can plant now or next spring, whichever you prefer. If planting now, cover the soil with a light, fluffy mulch such as straw, dry leaves or dry grass to retain moisture and to keep the soil from freezing quite so hard.
Staking only if the area is especially windy and never more than one growing season.
How Do You Rid A Yard Of Yellow Jackets?
Around 8:00 Pm I Was Outside Watering My Mom'S Flower Beds And When I Got To About The Middle Of Our House I Watered A Shrub And A Swarm Of Yellow Jackets Attacked Me And I Sustained 8-10 Stings. I Immediately Fled The Area And Took Cover Inside. Then, I Was Walked Back To The Garage And Out Of It And Heard Buzzing All Around, So I Am Worried The Problem Is Pretty Serious. I Really Want To Get Rid Of Them Because It Makes Watering The Plants Impossible. Are They Underground Or In The Plant I Last Watered Prior To Being Stung? The Only Thing That Makes Me Think The Problem May Be A Bigger Issue Is That A Little Over A Week Ago I Killed A Larger Yellow Jacket Trying To Burrow In A Hole On The Complete Other Side Of The Home, So I Think They Are Everywhere. Please Help!
Yellow jackets nest in the ground, not in hanging nests under eaves. They often occupy old ground squirrel or gopher burrows. In the daytime, watch where they fly out--it's usually a hole somewhere. You can try going out late at night, after they're all calmed down and in the hive, and set a hose on low at the mouth of the burrow. I've taken out two yellowjacket nests by tossing a shovelful of wet clay over the mouth of the hive, and patting it down to form a 2" thick "pancake" of clay about a foot wide. Watch for yellowjackets exiting from other holes, and seal any other holes you see. Then toss a couple more shovel fulls of wet clay on top for good measure. Sealing them in prevents them from getting food for the queen. Once the queen dies, the workers starve and die within a few days.
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