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verna4321 @verna4321 (14) • United States 20 Jan 07

Has anyone ever tried the Lasagna Gardening method? I have tried it before and loved it. Worked great. Now living in different location and going to start a veggie garden here and will be using this method.

lasagna gardening

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verna4321 Yes, this method is the same as "No Dig", which makes my back happy. I discovered this method when I lived in an area that was solid rock, which made it impossible to dig down. I agree with you re: using wood products as edging/border material. The recycled...

30 Jan 07

Golbatorix @Golbatorix (157) • Philippines 20 Jan 07

Hi I am a new member of this online community. And as far I know MyLot doesnt reveal to its members its payment scheme.As I also browsed on the site for some tips, most members posted that you should go for Quality Posting-...

quality or quantity which one could increase yo

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verna4321 I am new also and was trying to find the answer to what the number in parenthesi () is beside the user name? Can anyone tell me?

21 Jan 07

ionejean @ionejean (19) • Philippines 20 Jan 07

how can we get rid of all the weeds in our garden we try to pluck them everyday but they keep growing

gardening

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verna4321 The best way to rid the weeds is just keep plucking. Be sure you puck the root as well if possible. Mulch around your plants will help decrease them, but they will still appear. A granular weedBgone will help keep the seeds from germinating, unless you are...

21 Jan 07

verna4321 @verna4321 (14) • United States 20 Jan 07

Has anyone ever tried the Lasagna Gardening method? I have tried it before and loved it. Worked great. Now living in different location and going to start a veggie garden here and will be using this method.

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verna4321 You can plant right away. That's what I thought, the first time, thought if the material is decomposing, so will my plants, but they loved it. Did great.

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Pekachu @Pekachu (1112) • United States 5 Jan 07

I love my cat ,didnt want to get another cat after my last cat passed away she was 22 when she passed loved her and still miss her but the one thing about cats that i dont like is the smell now i know clean it up rite away but not...

cats household

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verna4321 Before my cat of 18 years passed, I had an automatic scoping litter box. Great investment. At that time it was $100 at WalMart, but well worth the price. Just had to empty the container once a week. It has an electronic eye that senses when kitty steps in...

20 Jan 07

verna4321 @verna4321 (14) • United States 20 Jan 07

Has anyone ever tried the Lasagna Gardening method? I have tried it before and loved it. Worked great. Now living in different location and going to start a veggie garden here and will be using this method.

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verna4321 it is basically buildling a garden bed in layers. You start with a layer of newspaper then add to that with a layer of green, ie., grass clippings, then a layer of brown, ie., leaves, a layer of top soil, etc., and keep building. As the materials decompose,...

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verna4321 @verna4321 (14) • United States 20 Jan 07

Has anyone ever tried the Lasagna Gardening method? I have tried it before and loved it. Worked great. Now living in different location and going to start a veggie garden here and will be using this method.

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mamina30 @mamina30 (135) • United States 20 Jan 07

Is it better to own a cat or a small dog?

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verna4321 My opinion is a cat for inside the house. The reason, cats VERY EASILY learn to use a litter box. It is a natural instinct to them. Dogs have to be house broken, and even then they will use the carpet if they so desire. Of course this is my opinion, and...

20 Jan 07

innercity51 @innercity51 (192) • United States 11 Jan 07

Does anyone know how to keep deer and rabbits out of a vegetable garden?

garden pests deer

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verna4321 The best thing I found for fending off the deer and rabbits were my dogs.

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Peaches1122 @Peaches1122 (470) • United States 18 Jan 07

Our cat is around 12 years old and I have started to see her slow down. Not that she was a powerhouse of energy to begin with. My wife asked me how long I thought she would live and I said five years. Our cat looked up at me as...

age

cat

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verna4321 My beloved cat lived 18 years. It depends on the overall health of your cat. Proper nutrition and exercise adds alot. Is she strictly housecat or does she venture outdoors? Going outside gives them sunshine and fresh grass to nible on which is beneficial,...

19 Jan 07

khanfaisal79 @khanfaisal79 (143) • Pakistan 12 Jan 07

Dear every body can you please tell me how to secure plants in room (indoor) or under the roof. Whenever I put some plants in my bedroom, it always die in a week. Please give me some tips how to secure indoor plants.

indoor plants

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verna4321 The first question is what kind of plant? Does it like a lot of sun, which should be close to a south window if possible, requiring little will do well close to a north window. All plants need some kind of sun light. Does your bedroom have plently of...

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bonbon50 @bonbon50 (659) • United States 16 Jan 07

I was wondering if it would be worth it to keep my poinsettia another year. I have never tried this before. Has anyone done and been successful? Thanks.

gardening

poinsettia

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verna4321 I always kept mine. After the bloom was gone, I trimmed it back, put it in a south window, and it was beautiful green plant. The leaves would turn a redish color in winter, but it never really had another full bloom like coloring, but was still a beautiful...

17 Jan 07

sahyd2don @sahyd2don (2942) • India 14 Jan 07

Do you have house plant?

house plants

pots

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verna4321 I have always preferred the standard Terra Cotta pots. These allow drainage which is vital as well the pot itself will breath allowing air to the roots. Plastic or glazed clay pots will not allow air into the soil. I have used plastic and glazed with good...

17 Jan 07

tanaclark @tanaclark (570) • United States 16 Jan 07

Ok I would like some advice on something. So I have a friend of mine who is really a very sweet guy. He is very kind the type of person that anyone who meets him just feels comfortable around. I have only known him a few months...

friends

lies

relationships

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verna4321 Your friend needs to save himself. The decision to move on must be his own decision. Be there for him to listen and support.

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