Recent content by Jewels19

I use the pool grade for my sunflowers and other flowers..I've not had any issues..My MIL also uses it and she has about 20 little biting dogs..lol she hasn't encountered any issues with the animals or plants..By all means, if you get the DE, use the food grade, for your own piece of...

I don't think it really matters..The food grade is more pure, made from fresh water, rather than salt...I don't think I use the food grade type..Mine works awesome and keeps them at bay...I also have a cat that finds herself getting into the bag or around the plants..she's not been effected by...

What about Gourds? I thought of growing them for my kids..they turn into awesome bird houses..

This cracked me up!! How funny..hehe

Diatomaceous Earth will keep those nasty bugs away! It's safe, wont harm animals or humans..They sell it at any pool supply dealer..it's very cheap too!

Marigolds will keep wabbits away too!

I'm going to try and help..I'm no expert so bare with me! LOL As far as the weeds, mulching is good..it should help keep the weeds down. Does your garden have hills? As far as bugs..head over to any pool supply business and pick up some Diatomaceous Earth "DE" this is the best stuff to...

Your welcome! Enjoy them...Yummy!!

Can't wait to see those pics! Umm I'm going to be creative and have the kids help. When the rain is over, we'll head into the yard and dig the area out..Not sure what all I'll plant around the sunflowers tho' A few sites suggested the Morning glories between the sunflowers, so the vines will...

Sending my hubs outside now to help along the compost! LOL

Oh YES eat those! They're completely safe!! http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Strawberry.html

So, I just got back from Home Depot and I bought every variety of sunflowers they had! LOL Going to make a sunflower house or something...

Whatever he is, he's SOOOO cute!! Do you have him now? Your right, the tent caterpillars are a bit fuzzy..Hmmm

Thanks! I never soaked mine..They seem to pop up pretty fast here...I'm actually buying some red ones today! Heading to Home Depot in about an hr! lol My moon-flowers will prolly take awhile to pop up tho' I'll try the soaking method tonight on the Morning Glory seeds, and see if there is any...

I was thinking the same...I looked it up and seen many similar Characteristics..I just wasn't sure..I remember these as a child and always destroying their nest..lol