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| Fertilizer | 2/25/2005 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I never fertilize my garden. My excuse is that I never remember to do it, I have a big yard, and I ...
A: Fertilizer is really not all that complicated. To make it very simple the only two types you have ...
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| I know you have been asked... | 2/17/2005 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I know you have been asked about pet feces as fertilizer before. I see that you maintain a pretty ...
A: There are special composters intended for composting dog and cat feces. The requirements will be ...
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| Fertilizing Azealeas and Hydrangeas | 2/10/2005 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: When is the best time to fertilize Encore Azealeas and Hydrangeas? And with what organic fertilizer ...
A: Fertilize in spring right after the azaleas has finished flowering. You can fertilize the hydrangea ...
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| Can I use potting soil to repot my aloe plant? | 2/3/2005 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have an Aloe Vera plant that has been alive for sometime now but I just realized it doesn't have ...
A: your question is actually not all that uncommon when it comes to Aloe Vera plants. These plants ...
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| types of fertilizer/Miracle Grow | 10/8/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: (Nice name, by the way). I used to use a fertilizer from Spring Hill Nursery. It was a 5-10-5 plant ...
A: Fertilizers come with 3 numbers: N-P-K such as 10-15-10, or 15-30-15. The latter, is a very common ...
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| Fertilizer | 8/27/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Did you think that using liquid fertilizer (N=1.41%, P=1.41%, K=2.95%, Mg=0.35 and Ca=0.50%) can ...
A: You can use liquid or grannular fertilizers. it does not matter. Liquid fertilizers need to be ...
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| mycorrhizal | 8/25/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: where can i purchase mycorrhiza powder? do you like this product? thanks
A: Try gardensalive.com or greenwoodnursery.com Research show that plants can benefit from mychorrizal ...
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| fertilizers | 8/24/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: what does lan stand for? why should one give lan to lawns? what do the numbers in the lan 411 stand ...
A: I don't know what lan stand for. This may be a local accronym which I am not familiar with. 4-1-1 ...
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| light green low blooms | 8/12/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: This season my flower garden in my front yard is not producing very many blooms and most of the ...
A: A light green foliage color is typically a sign that more fertilizer is needed. If you have ...
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| when to fertilize | 8/4/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: i live in georgia and can't get my extension agent to tell me when to put our fertilizer on my ...
A: A bermuda lawn grow best during the warm months (80 degrees-95 degrees F) but fertilizing during ...
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| solution/mixture for tomatoes please? | 7/29/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am doing some experimenting, and wondered if you could please tell me what the solution/mixture ...
A: The best choice for tomatoes is a fertilizer with relatively modest levels of nitrogen and more ...
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| mycorrhizal tablets | 7/27/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: -------------------------thanks for the advice. is there a fertilizer that would help? Followup To ...
A: In spring you can use 20-10-10 or any other tree/shrub fertilizer to rejuvinate growth. However, ...
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| Hello, I'm interested in starting... | 7/26/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I'm interested in starting an organic garden or farm, to be certified organic, and I have some ...
A: Organic fertilizers are typically fertilizers which is recycled, e.g. it used to consist of plant or ...
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| mycorrhizal tablets | 7/25/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: we have planted a 15 gal. melaleuca nesophila six month ago. it doesn't seem to be doing that good. ...
A: Mycorrhiza is not a wonder product which will solve all problems. The use of Mycorrhiza is ...
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| human waste as fertiliser, | 7/24/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: here in Quebec we see more and more septic tank removal companies starting in selling human manure ...
A: Do not use human waste or waste from meat eating animals, or domestic animals like cats, dogs, etc. ...
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| Super phosphate | 7/19/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: In cleaning out my fathers shop after his death I found a bag of Super Phospate that he had stored. ...
A: Some plants consume large amounts of nitrogen whereas others consumer greater amounts of phosphorus, ...
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| fertilizers | 7/13/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have a bag of Super Phosphate that my father had stored in his garage when he passed away. My ...
A: Plants, unlike humans and animals, do not 'eat' but produce carbohydrates which is then used for ...
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| Wood ashes | 7/6/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in Lubbock, Tx. and we have dead cedar branches. We have burned some of them we wanted to ...
A: Wood ashes can be a good source of lime, potassium and trace elements, and potenially magnesium but ...
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| Vitamins in Water | 7/2/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I'm trying to do an expirement that concerns having vitamins supplement some nutrients a plant ...
A: Vitamin C is indeed a water soluble molecule, and whereas it plays a role in humans to regulate the ...
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| Fertiliser | 7/1/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: In the nitrogen cycle when a plant takes up ammonium nitrate it goes from ammonium to nitrite to ...
A: Urea is an organic compound which is converted by mirobes in the soil to ammonium. Then it follows ...
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| Fertiliser | 6/30/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: On a soil with pH 8 which is best form of nitrogen in order of preference? (This would be for a crop ...
A: There are advantages and disadvantages to using the different products: 1) Ammonium nitrate ...
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| fertilizer application | 6/28/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I want to know thedifferent types of fertilizers avilable, their usage and when to apply them for ...
A: I would recommend that you take a look at this article for a basic understanding of what fertilizers ...
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| Hydranger | 6/27/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I need help, I have a snowball hydranger plant that was my parents, it bloomed once in 28 years. It ...
A: Hydrangea responds to several light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A ...
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| fertilizing house plants | 6/27/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: How often should I fertilize my house plants, and window boxes, and what is the best type of ...
A: If you use liquid fertilizers (always follow dosing on the lable) apply it every 14 days - a bit ...
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| Fertilizers | 6/21/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Can plants die from too much fertilizers?
A: Yes, they can absolutely die from too much fertilizer. Fertilizer is salts. Too high ...
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| pine needles | 6/20/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I recently moved to the country with a large yard underneath 90% Ponderosa Pine and 10% Oaks in ...
A: Pine needles do not prevent grasses from growing and they actually provide a matural mulch. However, ...
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| Fertilizer | 6/12/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: What do the 3 numbers mean on fertilizer bags, such as 20-10-10 and what do they do for the plants ...
A: Plants have a unique ability to produce their own foods from key ingrediences they get through the ...
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| sulfur in well water | 5/25/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: the sulfur in my well water seems to damage some of my plants. is there a fertilizer that i could ...
A: There is no fertilizer which will neutralize sulfor to my knowledge. Are you sure it is the sulfor ? ...
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| Bermuda Grass | 5/24/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am a new homeowner and I have Bermuda sod grass. I am wondering what type of fertilizer should I ...
A: Triple 10 is a good choice if you have just established the lawn. For an existing lawn, however, use ...
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| use of plant tone and/or flower tone on indoor plants | 5/19/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Can I use plant tone on rest season and flower tone when buds start or just before. Specifically ...
A: Plant tone 5-3-3 is fine to use on most perennial plants especially as they resume growth in early ...
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| new baby shrubs- which fertilizer? | 5/17/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am excited about the new shrubs I just planted! They are very small (less than 1 ft diameter)I ...
A: Newly planted shrubs benefit from fertilzier to "fill out" quickly. Generally shurbs need very ...
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| Fertilizing | 5/13/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in New FAirfield CT. I want to get rid of my weeds and fertiize my lawn. I don't know how to ...
A: You can buy so-called weed-and-feed products which are combination fertilizer w/broadleaf weed ...
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| Urea | 5/8/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: What are some advantages & Disadvatages to using Urea fertilizers. Does it pose any harm to human, ...
A: Urea is a naturally occurring substance in nature. Because it contain carbon, by definition it is ...
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| Acid loving plants | 5/2/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Is applying used coffee grounds a good way to acidify the soil for an azalea,planted in the ground, ...
A: Coffee grounds (used) are not a good acidifying fertilizer, and besides, it is too high in nitrogen ...
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| Fertilizer for shrubs & trees | 5/2/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: There are several different types of fertilizer on the market for trees and shrubs, including ...
A: Most mature trees and shrubs need no additional fertilizer. especially trees which grow in or near ...
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| fertilizer and pesticide | 4/30/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: What is the best fertilizer for Sago Palms and also Mexican fan palms? I had two clumps of ...
A: Use specially formulated palm fertilizers for all the plants mentioned (except the Orchid). Palm ...
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| Shrubs & fertilizing | 4/21/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in southern part of Texs. Love Texas Sage. It is on our highways blooming and beautiful, ...
A: The broom idea is not all that bad. You are probably treating it too well. When you say Texas Sage ...
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| General Lawn Care | 4/16/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in Western Connecticut. Our lawn is 1 acre of partial sun/shade. I'm curious about the ...
A: Plants (incluing grass plants) are very unique in the sense that they can manufacture their own ...
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| trees nutrition | 4/15/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in Sedona Az and we have many trees in our yard, junipers etc. I heard there is a way to ...
A: Mature trees seldom need to be fertilized. If growing in or near a lawn which is reguarily ...
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| organic fertilizer | 4/12/2004 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I lost a recipe for a homemade organic fertilizer solution. It included molasses and alfalfa. Any ...
A: Most of these home made formula are all based on concepts developed by an organic lawn care "guru" ...
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