Q:With the movement to plant gardens in the backyard, I am concerned about what else might be in the dirt besides what is beneficial for plants to grow. I am concerned about toxins from wolmanized wood from outdoor structures and residential pesticide that neighbors tend to overuse. I am worried that a lot of this nasty stuff washes from yard to yard in heavy rains.I suspect that the first thing I need to do is to have the soil checked to actually see what's in there, not only for toxins, but recommendations for any deficiencies in minerals and nutrients.What's the best way to start, and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

try a raised garden. Cover the ground with netting from your local home depot or garden center and buy soil in bags meant for gardening. That way the soil is save and you don't have to worry about any contaminants.

Q:How can I make sun-dried tomatoes using tomatoes from my home garden?

You can simply dry them on a table in the sun.. Just use screens to cover. Or get a food dehydrator.....

Q:I live in an urbanized area so I have a very limited space for backyard gardening. I want to have an access to vegetables that are safe and nutritious, meaning 100% free from chemicals. What can I do? What vegetables can I start growing? Useful links will be appreciated. Thanks! :)

In okorder /... As far as what vegetables you can grow... What do you like to eat? The only restrictions would be whether the season is long enough, and whether you get enough sun on the vegetable patch. Most vegetables need full day sun.

Q:I watched a show about 2 years ago and a lady made a cool planter box out of cement that takes a month or so to dry. Then she put a rock garden and other succulants and I would love to watch that again so I can make one. Thanks.

Iwas going to say make a foam shape and make the concrete how yo want it then wait to dry..and pour acetone all over the foam to melt it and make sure its gone then youve got a planter! have fun :)

Q:If your a real wrestling fan you like other things beside the in ring action for example venues.This is a hot topic when it comes to venues. Both has hosted Wrestlemania. Staples Center is venue home to Michael Jackson and Madision Square Garden is venue home to rapper Jay-z.Staples Center had Michael Jackson's public funeral. IDK!!!!!!!!!!!!?

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. I don't care about MJ's Funeral, that's all for ratings, MSG is where true moments happen, like Austin stunning Vince, Kane taking off the mask, Benoit winning the title, ect..WMs 1,10,20, and to be 30. Plus it's more than Jay-z at The Garden.. Most NY Rock and Rap artists consider it a home.

Q:We miss you.

Emma get your buns home; the yard looks like you took a permanent holiday! And Lois said she's not able to keep up with the weeds....Get your bum home, girl.

Q:I will be trying to grow them as a special project for my 8 year old daughter to have fun in the garden and learn to grow her own food.

After the danger of frost has past, prepare some loose well-drained soil, plant peanuts 1 to 1 1/2 deep, 6 to 8 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 apart. Water as needed, Weed as needed, watch peanuts grow. Harvest when leaves start turning yellow. More info in links below:

Q:Basically, my dog has fleas, and if you have experienced the 'joy' that is fleas you would know that they are a bloody nuisance! They have spread pretty quickly and we have tried giving him vet strength flea treatment every 3 months (as advised), then every month instead, cleaned the house completely, bathed him frequently, brushed as many fleas/eggs from my dog and flushed them all down the toilet.I seem to think the problem is with my garden but how exactly am I supposed to banish fleas from my garden, my whole house even. Tbh I'm not that bothered about the fleas being in my house, because it's my dog I feel for, bless him, It's terrible to see him scratching. I don't have a load of money and would prefer budget ideas but if you know of something that has worked a treat in similar situations that is more expensive, please, share that too. Help me please. It's so much appreciated!

Ask your vet about Capstar. It will kill all fleas on your dog almost instantly then you can bathe him keep up with the Frontline or whatever flea control your vet advised. As for your home, bug bomb or call pest control. You can also have your yard treated but if you can keep your home dog free of them yo ushouldnt have to worry about your yard. Best of Luck!

Q:Would you rather live in your home, or garden?

I would rather live in garden.

Q:Just wondering what happen to the property itself. I understand 25 rooms were unused... was the mansion salvagable and what does it look like today?

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