Q:We have lived here for 1 1/2 years, our home is over 100 years old, and we will need a new roof soon, can we get a grant or help to put a new roof on our home through a historical grant.

You okorder /.. I bet there are plenty of contractors and home-owners who'll have the answer.

Q:I am looking to subscribe to a megazine, and i'm interested in Lanscaping and vegetable gardening, what megazine should i subscribe to?

home and garden

Q:Besides using bird houses, feeders, and baths. Do you use your flower beds and landscaping to attract birds to your yard? What plants do you use? How do you layout your garden in respect to birdbaths, feeders and houses?

Keep feeders and baths near trees or shrubs where the birds can go for cover if needed. When I put one of my feeders near the pines in my yard, I found more came to feed. Almost all birds like sunflowers, but thistle (niger) seed will attract finches (my favorite) and black-capped chickadees. There are many plants that attract hummingbirds, look online and you will find tons of sites. Buy a hummingbird feeder and make your own nectar using 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Some say you have to boil it but I don't and I get lots of birds. If you want more than one hummingbird feeder in your yard, I would suggest putting one in the front and one in the back because they are quite territorial and you won't see as many. Good luck and have fun, the work is worth it!

Q:how can i get rid of black algae in garden pond?

Wish I knew how big of a pond it is that you have. The pond that I made is 5 foot long by 3 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Here is what I did,now bare in mind I only had algae on the sides. I wiped down the entire sides of the pond,did a water change. But then my pond was cloudy. I waited 2 days and went and got a small bottle of clear all(sold in aquarium stores,cost $2). 3 days of adding this and I have not had a problem since. Crystal clear and can see everything in the pond. And this is with a pond that is wide open to the sun, getting 12 plus hours of sunlight daily.Plus my pond has a sponge filter and a power head to circulate the water.We just went through 1 of the hottest July's on record with temps in the low to mid 90's just about every day. There is also barley straw that can be used and is sold at pond centers. But I heard it takes about a month before seeing any results. Hope this helps

Q:I really want a awesome garden so PLEASE!!!

Please collect flower trees.

Q:home and garden supply

A trick question huh? Walk, ride, drive or if you really got to get there, crawl. RScott

Q:I would like to plant some clover in my flower garden because I want to plant a vegetable garden next year, but I have some questions about it. 1.) When can I plant the clover? I'd like to till the soil and then plant the clover before winter starts.2.) What kind of clover should I plant?3.) And any other advice you could give me would be great :) This is my first vegetable garden all on my own.Thanks!

Clover are often used as cover crops between annual vegetable harvests or on the floor of orchards to help fix nitrogen and enrich the soil. In garden beds, till red clover under or add it to the compost pile before you plant annual vegetables or flowers. Use white clover in orchards, especially if you have low-grazing animals to fertilize the orchard, such as ducks, chickens, geese, rabbits or goats. Plant clover in the spring or early summer, when the ground has become soft and moist from the spring rains. You may also plant in September or early October in most locations. Clover seed is very small, so you may want to mix it with lime or fertilizer to give you more substance to work with. Do not use a strong fertilizer on clover, as it can burn the plant's thin roots.

Q:I was thinking about these: mulberry, apple, peach, cherry, or plum.Any suggestions? Also be specific don't just say apple please say what type.Thank you in advance :D

Your question leaves a lot to be desired. Your choice of trees will depend upon why you want to grow a tree in your garden. I'm looking at doing the same thing, but my reasons will dictate what type of tree. I'm looking for something that will provide shade, grow at a medium pace, and not establish too many roots, especially roots that will grow close to the surface of the soil. I want to continue to grow vegetables, but I have limited space, with paved walkways, so I want to make sure the roots don't up heave the walkway. Fruit trees would be nice, but they can be messy with the leaf drop, etc. I don't want a tree that grows into a large tree, but one that primarily provides shade (since I live in SC). I'm trying to provide some shade to my vegetables, because the heat is sometimes too much for my plants. I've decided to go with a crepe myrtle, because it will provide color, and isn't too difficult to maintain. I would suggest you further evaluate your sistuation before deciding what type of tree is best for you. good luck

Q:Which chair is prettier and comfortable? Pics are included...?

To me, the best look and most comfy chair is the leather Swivel Chair in White. But I like simple and elegant and not busy/flashy and trashy. So, that's just my opinion.

Q:How do you get clients?

Do your own yard to perfection and keep it that way. Put a small sign in it that says _______ 's Lawn service and add the phone #. People see this and someone will call. Then when you do quality work for a fair price, word spreads. Soon you have too much to handle. My brother and I did this many years ago and had to purchase a riding lawn tractor and lots of other yard tools to keep up with demand. Soon it got to be more than we could do and had to turn work down. You could also get permission to post an ad on local boards at the Nursery or markets. You may need to be licensed. Check the local laws. Good luck