Our house is surrounded by bushes, and we're done with them. What's the best, fastest, easiest, and cheapest way to get rid of those pesky bushes? How do we prepare the soil to plant flowers and stuff. We are very lazy. And cheap.
How do we rip up six holly bushes without any gardening equipment?
A chain and a pickup bumper...for the out. wrap the chain around the trunk of the bush several times then connect to the bumper and S-L-O-W-L-Y pull it out. Tie a rope around the chain about 2' from the bush and have someone hold this in case the chain pulls off the bush so it doesn't wack the back of the truck. They should be holding the rope off to the side at least 10' as the person is pulling the chain with the vehicle.
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Reply:Maybe your neighbors would like to have the holly bushes and would be willing to dig them up for you.
If I lived near you I would. I like them they help feed the bird in the winter.
..................OR Maybe......................
you could call a nursery that would accept them for digging them up.
When you say your have no equipment do you men no shovels?
Reply:get a chain or rope and tie it to the base of the bush and hook it to your vehicle and then just pull it out real cheap and easy
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
My question is do I still need to buy her flowers if I already bought her a iPod and spent the time and energy to fill it up with her favorite music. It's not a cheap Nano either, it's the 30gb Video one. I don't really think spending $50+ (they jack up the prices for V-Day) is worth it. Also, let me mention that this is a long-distance relationship so unfortunately I won't be able to see her.
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
oh thats a tricky one
but yes you do have to get her somehting for V Day
its a girl nessecity
no matter how dumb guys think it is, and we all know you do...
girls love being pampered by this holiday
the i Pod is sweet and u dont have to be super expensive but u should stillget her something
have chocolate, a nice teddy (maybe not BIG), and flowers? delivered to her door!
Reply:How about a single rose? I would like that just as much as a dozen.
Reply:God, man, you are my type of boyfriend.
Screw the flowers, what I want is the expensive electronics - and I think she'd recognise which cost more, and what means more. You filled it with her favourite music too? That's time, and effort. If she doesn't appreciate that, you need to find yourself a new girl.
If you want to make it valentines day-ish, I'd put the iPod in a nice metallic pink box with tissue paper inside, and tie it up with red ribbon. Put a note in there as well!
I think it's a great gift as it is, and not all girls like flowers. You sound like a great boyfriend, and I hope she likes it. :)
Reply:No need. The Ipod is expensive enough and plus flowers only last a week. Save your money.
Long distance relationship?? Doesnt matter...is your girl that high maintence and would throw that in your face?? If think yes, then get her the flowers too!
Reply:You don't have to, it is the thought that counts, but flowers on V-Day tend to give a girl that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Reply:I wouldn't worry about flowers. If it was me I wouldn't be upset to not get flowers.
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
oh thats a tricky one
but yes you do have to get her somehting for V Day
its a girl nessecity
no matter how dumb guys think it is, and we all know you do...
girls love being pampered by this holiday
the i Pod is sweet and u dont have to be super expensive but u should stillget her something
have chocolate, a nice teddy (maybe not BIG), and flowers? delivered to her door!
Reply:How about a single rose? I would like that just as much as a dozen.
Reply:God, man, you are my type of boyfriend.
Screw the flowers, what I want is the expensive electronics - and I think she'd recognise which cost more, and what means more. You filled it with her favourite music too? That's time, and effort. If she doesn't appreciate that, you need to find yourself a new girl.
If you want to make it valentines day-ish, I'd put the iPod in a nice metallic pink box with tissue paper inside, and tie it up with red ribbon. Put a note in there as well!
I think it's a great gift as it is, and not all girls like flowers. You sound like a great boyfriend, and I hope she likes it. :)
Reply:No need. The Ipod is expensive enough and plus flowers only last a week. Save your money.
Long distance relationship?? Doesnt matter...is your girl that high maintence and would throw that in your face?? If think yes, then get her the flowers too!
Reply:You don't have to, it is the thought that counts, but flowers on V-Day tend to give a girl that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Reply:I wouldn't worry about flowers. If it was me I wouldn't be upset to not get flowers.
Does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
We ordered flowers from a wholesaler because it way so much cheaper. I don't have any experience with this so please help me!
Does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
Dont know if you are doing bouquets or table arrangements. If they are bouquets get bouquet holders from Michaels or Walmart..put greenery around the back first, then main flowers..roses or carns, then fill in with babies breath. For table arrangements put oasis (water holding foam type )in container, again put greens in first, then major flowers in a wagon wheel type pattern, then fill in with babies breath or greens or something small
Reply:I put flowers together for two weddings. It depends on what you are looking for. I am not a crafty person but one wedding I was in and I was just trying to get the bride not to have a breakdown. The other was my best friend's wedding and I helped her sister in law (who was a florist). But I did put together the bouquet.
First wedding...unopened roses. white and red. We put five white roses in the middle and surrounded it with red roses...we used wire and wound each one together. Then we used wide white and red ribbon to cover the outside wire and curled it with the scissor. We tied to together the white roses first and then the read onto the outside until we had three rings around. That is a very classy look.
Second wedding. Bride ordered flowers...florist went out of business two days before wedding and would not do wedding (actually I think they went bankrupt). Did give us whatever in stock that we wanted. We filled up two buckets of flowers. We had carnations, baby's breath, roses, etc. Her bridesmaids dresses were dark pink for the maid of honor and light pink for everyone else. We actually went to the dress store and asked them for extra fabric from the dresses (I had to order a size 16 for my chest but my skirt size is 8) we had a lot of fabric from my skirt (plus they took off three four inches from the bottom). Friend's Mom sewed little flower pouches and glued white lace on the outside edges and everything was beatiful. I wish I had pictures.
You can do anything as long as it goes with the event. If it is early day casual, you might want to have litte baskets or just hand tied ribbons on flowers. If it is formal, you want it to be more uniform and tighter. Just look in the bridal magazines and see what you like.
Reply:Check out these links:
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/...
http://www.theydeserveit.com/flower-arra...
http://www.silk-flower-smart.com/silk-we...
http://www.a1-wedding-planning.com/1711-...
Reply:i helped my friend with her flowers for her wedding. we went to the dollar store and got the sand toys that have the holes in them for sifting and place the flowers in them then put those in cute baskets we got the put ribbon on them. its cheap and cute
Reply:Well it depends on the color of the wedding and maybe you should go with the color of the brides mades dresses and throe in some lighter colors of the origional color.Or you could maybe go to a person who plants flowers and create gardenings and ask them whatwould go right.
Does anybody know how to put together a nice flower arrangement for a wedding?
Dont know if you are doing bouquets or table arrangements. If they are bouquets get bouquet holders from Michaels or Walmart..put greenery around the back first, then main flowers..roses or carns, then fill in with babies breath. For table arrangements put oasis (water holding foam type )in container, again put greens in first, then major flowers in a wagon wheel type pattern, then fill in with babies breath or greens or something small
Reply:I put flowers together for two weddings. It depends on what you are looking for. I am not a crafty person but one wedding I was in and I was just trying to get the bride not to have a breakdown. The other was my best friend's wedding and I helped her sister in law (who was a florist). But I did put together the bouquet.
First wedding...unopened roses. white and red. We put five white roses in the middle and surrounded it with red roses...we used wire and wound each one together. Then we used wide white and red ribbon to cover the outside wire and curled it with the scissor. We tied to together the white roses first and then the read onto the outside until we had three rings around. That is a very classy look.
Second wedding. Bride ordered flowers...florist went out of business two days before wedding and would not do wedding (actually I think they went bankrupt). Did give us whatever in stock that we wanted. We filled up two buckets of flowers. We had carnations, baby's breath, roses, etc. Her bridesmaids dresses were dark pink for the maid of honor and light pink for everyone else. We actually went to the dress store and asked them for extra fabric from the dresses (I had to order a size 16 for my chest but my skirt size is 8) we had a lot of fabric from my skirt (plus they took off three four inches from the bottom). Friend's Mom sewed little flower pouches and glued white lace on the outside edges and everything was beatiful. I wish I had pictures.
You can do anything as long as it goes with the event. If it is early day casual, you might want to have litte baskets or just hand tied ribbons on flowers. If it is formal, you want it to be more uniform and tighter. Just look in the bridal magazines and see what you like.
Reply:Check out these links:
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/...
http://www.theydeserveit.com/flower-arra...
http://www.silk-flower-smart.com/silk-we...
http://www.a1-wedding-planning.com/1711-...
Reply:i helped my friend with her flowers for her wedding. we went to the dollar store and got the sand toys that have the holes in them for sifting and place the flowers in them then put those in cute baskets we got the put ribbon on them. its cheap and cute
Reply:Well it depends on the color of the wedding and maybe you should go with the color of the brides mades dresses and throe in some lighter colors of the origional color.Or you could maybe go to a person who plants flowers and create gardenings and ask them whatwould go right.
Words are cheap-love cost more?
so hey valentine day-guys-what are you doing for that special lady in your life-the same thing every year-drive by dad house-borrow 20 dollars-then fast food-drive by mortuary-get her some flowers-maybe fast food-ladies what about you-expecting roses-hope he buys formula for the baby-probably rent a movie-go see you mom-what will you get him-tire for the car-or tractor-depending were you live with his parents-maybe this year you can get him the craftman tool box he needs for his tools when he gets his tools back from the pawn shop- so let hear it -whats your brain put together for valentine day remember words are cheap-action cost more-and leave the flower at the mortuary-come on a put me down in sunny-remarkeable-california-where we have everything from pimps-holes-drug addicts-rehab-stds-and most important the cures-so bye and have a beautiful valentines day hope you get that wheel for your home-try sears-
Words are cheap-love cost more?
Huh?
Reply:GAME OVER YEAHHHHHH!!!
Reply:LOVE does not cost anything. It is freely given, and freely accepted. Christ died on Calvary for you and FREELY gave His life for you, and He has Paid the price of sin so you would not have too. Now all you have to do is FREELY accept that LOVE.
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Words are cheap-love cost more?
Huh?
Reply:GAME OVER YEAHHHHHH!!!
Reply:LOVE does not cost anything. It is freely given, and freely accepted. Christ died on Calvary for you and FREELY gave His life for you, and He has Paid the price of sin so you would not have too. Now all you have to do is FREELY accept that LOVE.
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What kind of scrubs or bushes to use for privacy?
I only have about a 3-5inch gap of dirt to use before my fence. My neigbor has his yard full of grass on the other side. I was wanting to plant something there that would grow enough to give privacy. Its ok if some grow on his side too. I want to plant it on my side though. I was wanting to plant them about 10 feet across. Hopefully something cheap! Maybe buy it bulk and baby size is ok as long as its a medium growth rate. Nothing with flowers cause I don't want bee's. Any ideas?
What kind of scrubs or bushes to use for privacy?
How about a Cedar grown as a hedge. Fairly medium growth rate. Also a Juniper would work great too. Both are hardy to almost all zones in N. America so I know they will grow wherever you live. I personally would go with a Cedar because it is not a thorny as a Juniper, but both would work excellent for what you want.
Reply:Don't plant anything, use the aluminum strips that's inserted into the pattern of the fence. It takes time to do, but there's no maintenance required. Depending on how high your fence is, this should give you a lot of privacy, also blocking his plants from growing through the fence.
What kind of scrubs or bushes to use for privacy?
How about a Cedar grown as a hedge. Fairly medium growth rate. Also a Juniper would work great too. Both are hardy to almost all zones in N. America so I know they will grow wherever you live. I personally would go with a Cedar because it is not a thorny as a Juniper, but both would work excellent for what you want.
Reply:Don't plant anything, use the aluminum strips that's inserted into the pattern of the fence. It takes time to do, but there's no maintenance required. Depending on how high your fence is, this should give you a lot of privacy, also blocking his plants from growing through the fence.
What are some inexpensive ideas for sprucing up a landscape?
I live in northeast Texas and am searching for some cheap ideas on developing a better landscape for my yard. Besides purple sage and lantana, can anyone suggest any flowers/plants that are really heat tolerant and drought resistant that look nice? Thanks.
What are some inexpensive ideas for sprucing up a landscape?
I live just east of Dallas, and the house I rent has Turks Cap, a tall evergreen shrub that comes back every year
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/arans...
Here's a site listing good Texas Perennials
http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/HomeHort/F4Best...
Reply:I am in noth central TEXAS (cowtown)and here is a cool link about TEXAS native plants
there is a nursery in New Braunfels called Shumakers sp? that specializes in natives
Reply:try cacti
Reply:try some wild flower seeds their really cheap. get the one that will grow in your region. they are maintenance free.
What are some inexpensive ideas for sprucing up a landscape?
I live just east of Dallas, and the house I rent has Turks Cap, a tall evergreen shrub that comes back every year
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/arans...
Here's a site listing good Texas Perennials
http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/HomeHort/F4Best...
Reply:I am in noth central TEXAS (cowtown)and here is a cool link about TEXAS native plants
there is a nursery in New Braunfels called Shumakers sp? that specializes in natives
Reply:try cacti
Reply:try some wild flower seeds their really cheap. get the one that will grow in your region. they are maintenance free.
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
My question is do I still need to buy her flowers if I already bought her a iPod and spent the time and energy to fill it up with her favorite music. It's not a cheap Nano either, it's the 30gb Video one. I don't really think spending $50+ (they jack up the prices for V-Day) is worth it. Also, let me mention that this is a long-distance relationship so unfortunately I won't be able to see her.
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
send her 1 pretty fake flower!! that way she will be able to keep it forever!!!!!!
Reply:Me personally, I wouldn't want the flowers but I'm not a high maintenance kind of gal who expects stuff like that. It totally depends on your girlfriend's personality.
Another option would be to not get a dozen roses, but some other type of arrangement. Go to your florist and look at the arrangements with flowers besides roses and see what you think looks pretty. It doesn't have to be huge to be meaningful. A heartfelt letter doesn't hurt either! ( I know you guys hate that stuff)
Reply:Ok, so are you going to send her the ipod? Heres what I think... because I'm in a long distance relationship too. If your not going to see her or be able to give her the ipod for v-day the she is expecting something to arrive at her house.. I don't care who she is! I would send a card! Then surprise her with the ipod later when you see her. But if you are going to ship her the ipod in time for V-day I wouldn't worry about sending anything else.. like flowers or anything else.. she will see the time and energy you spent to fill it up with the songs she likes... what a sweetie!! Great gift!! I would still get a card though!!
Reply:Flowers are always nice. One of the best things is getting flowers at work. BUT not on cliche days like Valentines. It's best when it's for no reason at all. Not only do women love flowers (I don't care what anyone says, we do!), BUT the best feeling is when you get them at work and every woman in the place is seething with jealousy. It may sound lame, but it makes you feel so damn good! LOL I think you're good with just the iPod. And congrats on a really cool gift for your girl.
Reply:if you bought her the ipod for valentines day then no, you do not have to buy her flowers.
Reply:Honestly the ipod was way enough but i think in a few weeks after valentines day you should send some flowers to work so she will feel special and no one else will have any in there office any more.
Good luck
Reply:Forget it!
Send her a card
If you've been seperated for longer than 6 months, the relationships over with anyway- she's just using you for free stuff
Reply:no..but you can pick some roses up at costco for less than $15... or try trader joes. they both have nice flowers for great prices. and remember you don't need to buy roses either. the i-pod is super sweet.
Reply:i don't think that you need to get her flowers as well, that is really up to you. i think that what you did was sweet by filling it up with her favorite music, if you want you can send her one rose with it. i always like the one rose over a dozen.
Reply:YES EVEN THOUGH YOU DONE ALL THAT AND YES ITS GREAT..YOU SHOULD SEND HER FLOWERS TO WORK. EVERYBODY BE GETING THEM AND SHE WOULD LOVE TO ALSO.
Reply:getting flowers for someone is stupid because they just dye with in 2 days and are forgotten about with an i pod it will be used alot and it will last long and she will think of you while listening to her favorite music
Reply:Pick up some cheap flowers at your local store.
Sorry... just read your last part.... nah, dont bother, the ipod is fine.... I hope u dont have one of those internet relationships where you have never even met her... cause man thats a total waste of your money!
Reply:Don't get me wrong .Girls like flowers but that gets old.I believe you done good.But enclose a card.
Reply:I think that you should still get her a rose or two, it would definitely be the cool thing to do. I would appreciate it more anyway, even if it was one rose, or a little flower that you had picked yourself. I think you should send her at least one.
Reply:You don't need flowers if you aren't going to see her. If you showed up at her door without flowers she would be pi$$ed.
Reply:Normally, I would say skip the flowers, but since it's a long distance relationship, a cardboard box from UPS seems a bit cold. There are some better deals online, but you've missed the window of cheaper opportunity (for next year, please note: you can actually order the flowers a month before on the online retailers and hold the January price). Maybe you could contact a florist in her area. Not only will you save on the shipping charge, you may also get nicer flowers than through an online florist.
Reply:Cool gift! :) No flowers needed. Enclose a hand-written note :)
Reply:I think that the i-pod is a great gift! Since it's a long distance relationship, I think that you should send her a small bouquet. Maybe at her job or someplace that is public so she can brag! That really makes us feel special! Good luck with your relationship!
Ladies, question about getting flowers for my girl on Valentine's Day...?
send her 1 pretty fake flower!! that way she will be able to keep it forever!!!!!!
Reply:Me personally, I wouldn't want the flowers but I'm not a high maintenance kind of gal who expects stuff like that. It totally depends on your girlfriend's personality.
Another option would be to not get a dozen roses, but some other type of arrangement. Go to your florist and look at the arrangements with flowers besides roses and see what you think looks pretty. It doesn't have to be huge to be meaningful. A heartfelt letter doesn't hurt either! ( I know you guys hate that stuff)
Reply:Ok, so are you going to send her the ipod? Heres what I think... because I'm in a long distance relationship too. If your not going to see her or be able to give her the ipod for v-day the she is expecting something to arrive at her house.. I don't care who she is! I would send a card! Then surprise her with the ipod later when you see her. But if you are going to ship her the ipod in time for V-day I wouldn't worry about sending anything else.. like flowers or anything else.. she will see the time and energy you spent to fill it up with the songs she likes... what a sweetie!! Great gift!! I would still get a card though!!
Reply:Flowers are always nice. One of the best things is getting flowers at work. BUT not on cliche days like Valentines. It's best when it's for no reason at all. Not only do women love flowers (I don't care what anyone says, we do!), BUT the best feeling is when you get them at work and every woman in the place is seething with jealousy. It may sound lame, but it makes you feel so damn good! LOL I think you're good with just the iPod. And congrats on a really cool gift for your girl.
Reply:if you bought her the ipod for valentines day then no, you do not have to buy her flowers.
Reply:Honestly the ipod was way enough but i think in a few weeks after valentines day you should send some flowers to work so she will feel special and no one else will have any in there office any more.
Good luck
Reply:Forget it!
Send her a card
If you've been seperated for longer than 6 months, the relationships over with anyway- she's just using you for free stuff
Reply:no..but you can pick some roses up at costco for less than $15... or try trader joes. they both have nice flowers for great prices. and remember you don't need to buy roses either. the i-pod is super sweet.
Reply:i don't think that you need to get her flowers as well, that is really up to you. i think that what you did was sweet by filling it up with her favorite music, if you want you can send her one rose with it. i always like the one rose over a dozen.
Reply:YES EVEN THOUGH YOU DONE ALL THAT AND YES ITS GREAT..YOU SHOULD SEND HER FLOWERS TO WORK. EVERYBODY BE GETING THEM AND SHE WOULD LOVE TO ALSO.
Reply:getting flowers for someone is stupid because they just dye with in 2 days and are forgotten about with an i pod it will be used alot and it will last long and she will think of you while listening to her favorite music
Reply:Pick up some cheap flowers at your local store.
Sorry... just read your last part.... nah, dont bother, the ipod is fine.... I hope u dont have one of those internet relationships where you have never even met her... cause man thats a total waste of your money!
Reply:Don't get me wrong .Girls like flowers but that gets old.I believe you done good.But enclose a card.
Reply:I think that you should still get her a rose or two, it would definitely be the cool thing to do. I would appreciate it more anyway, even if it was one rose, or a little flower that you had picked yourself. I think you should send her at least one.
Reply:You don't need flowers if you aren't going to see her. If you showed up at her door without flowers she would be pi$$ed.
Reply:Normally, I would say skip the flowers, but since it's a long distance relationship, a cardboard box from UPS seems a bit cold. There are some better deals online, but you've missed the window of cheaper opportunity (for next year, please note: you can actually order the flowers a month before on the online retailers and hold the January price). Maybe you could contact a florist in her area. Not only will you save on the shipping charge, you may also get nicer flowers than through an online florist.
Reply:Cool gift! :) No flowers needed. Enclose a hand-written note :)
Reply:I think that the i-pod is a great gift! Since it's a long distance relationship, I think that you should send her a small bouquet. Maybe at her job or someplace that is public so she can brag! That really makes us feel special! Good luck with your relationship!
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