jeff_south_bend_78 asked:


I’ve always enjoyed working outside with the earth and plants. I thought about becoming a Landscaper for awhile but now I’m into computers. Just tonight I saw at this College’s website that I am thinking about going to, they have a major for Garden Design. Does that help with becoming a landscaper for a business like that?

Kaily K asked:


I’m trying to find some good plants, flowers and bushes to fill flower beds along the front side of our house. We don’t really want to spend to much money. Something simple with color. If you have any suggestions please let me know…thanks!

questioner asked:


In VA we are seeing some early signs of spring with a few buds on the trees. The cherry blossoms come out in a few weeks and the trees turn green in mid April. It is still a month away. I consider the last two weeks of April to be the most beautiful time of year because the trees are a fresh yellow green.

How are the signs of spring in your hometown and when do the trees turn green?

Ben W asked:


There are a lot of really big, old oak trees on my property. I live in a sort of low area, and it always gets colder where I live than anywhere else. Well, we got a big frost recently. In my area, some of the budding oak trees’ buds were severely damaged, and now they are way behind the oaks in other areas–in fact, some have barely even started to get new leaves. How long will it be before they get green again?

Big B asked:


I know some with certain types of trees (weeping willow for example), you can cut a branch off and plant it to start a new tree. Does anybody know of other types of trees that this can be done with? We were thinking of trying it with a Tulip Popular, but we weren’t sure if it would work.
Also, how do you go about doing this? Somebody told me I need to get some rooting compound?

Lucy365 asked:


What trees would be the easiest to grow from seeds? I live in the chilly zone 3 (northern Minnesota) and would like a shade tree preferably. I feel this would be a good project for myself and my family. (Any websites of related topic would be great!) Thanks!

katydid asked:


If you were going chop a few trees by yourself, by hand (ax or chainsaw), how many trees would you have to fell to get a cord of wood? I’m assuming average size trees — not huge redwood type! Also can you use fresh cut wood or do you have to cure it? This is for a story - I live in the desert so I don’t know this stuff. Thanks!

rkuder25 asked:


We’re coming close to finishing a home remodel and will need to landscape the front and back yards plus install a driveway. We’re in the San Jose, CA area. We’re not looking for a lot of hardscape, but will want a patio and then mostly grass with some bushes around the sides. I’m not looking for a quote, but would like to know a ballpark for what I should expect landscapers to quote me. Is this $1k? $5k? $10k?
More info…We have a 6700 sq ft lot with a single story 1300 sq ft house. The driveway goes down the right side of the lot to a standard 20×20 garage in the back right corner. We’d need irrigation and lighting and we’re undecided on bbq. How much extra should I expect to spend on a built in grill?

Kyle B asked:


i’ve read results are very good and potential for growth on various jobs with steep slopes is very good. any suggestions or ideas for hydroseeding or info would be appreciated.

Jon asked:


Looking for a website to purchase landscape materials online, and have them shipped. Thanks.