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| fertilizer | 6/14/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: hey again, so, i have grown my plants and they look great! even the organic and non-organic look ...
A: The plants do not care if you use organic or inorganic. Plants take up nutrients through the roots ...
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| Fertilizer | 5/23/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I accidentally sprinkled grass/weed control fertilizer granules in the dirt when planting flowers in ...
A: There are two types of grass/weed control fertilizer products: a. a pre-emergent product generally ...
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| fertilizing lawn and trees | 5/21/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Two Questions Keith, 1) I have a few Apple trees that aren t doing well, the leaves look like ...
A: Fertilize fruit trees in late spring using 10-10-10 spread evenly under the canopy of the tree ...
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| Dandelions | 5/12/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I'm trying to get a large area of perriwinkle to fill in but I keep getting dandelions coming ...
A: Weed-and-feed products contain a herbicide called 2,4-D which is known to be able to control ...
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| plant fertilizers | 5/11/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Several years ago I worked with acid based fertilizers for use on high ph soils. Living in the ...
A: Scott's company make a well known fertilizer product line called "Miracle Grow". The acidifying ...
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| pachysandra | 5/11/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: My pachysandra is dying and yellowing. I live around Pittsburgh. What can I feed it with? It used to ...
A: Dying and yellowing plants are seldom a sign of need for fertilizer but often related to other ...
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| fertitlizer for fruit tree | 5/11/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: What kind of fertilizer would I put for =fruit tree and when is the best time to put it.
A: Fertilize with 0-10-10, or 5-10-10, 10-20-20, etc. Do so in early spring as new growth starts. ...
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| burned my lawn with fertilizer...how do I get it back? | 5/10/2006 | rick hern |
Q: I made a big mistake this spring. I de-thatched my lawn with a de-thatching blade on my mower. I ...
A: depends on where you live... it's a big world. i'm in southern NJ...USA. give it an inch of water ...
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| Lawn care | 5/8/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using liquid vs pelleted fertilizers? 2. I live in ...
A: Use pelleted fertilizers. they are easier to apply and once it rains they apply the same amount of ...
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| fertilizers | 5/7/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: how and why are furtilizers used on house plants, garden plants and farm plants?
A: Like humans who need energy (food: carbohydrates, protein) and minerals (calcium, zinc, iron, etc) ...
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| nitrogen/phosphours/potassium | 5/4/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: how does fertilize nitrogen phosphours potassium help a plant/grass grow.what does each one do?
A: Plants require sixteen essential nutrients for proper growth and development. You can consider the ...
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| Weird Question | 5/4/2006 | rick hern |
Q: This is going to seem like a weird question; but is actually serious. Do you know if human urine is ...
A: paul yes a wierd question , but i've had people ask it before. if you apply urine directly on ...
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| use of fertilzer | 4/30/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: my soil ph is 7.0; nitrogen NO- 3 7ppm NH4-N 4ppm buffer ph 7.1 nutrient levels phosphorus ...
A: I am not sure what your crop is, but I assume grass ? Also, you did not state the phosphorous ...
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| Burnt Roses | 4/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I planted shrub roses into a clay bed I blended with potting soil and peat moss. I then used miricle ...
A: I suggest watering frequently and deeply (a soaker hose is preferred) for several days to flush the ...
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| apple tree fertilizers | 4/25/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: In the Augusta, Maine area, what is the best fertilizer to use for apple trees?
A: Fertilize your apple trees two times a year May and July. Do not fertilize in late autumn as this ...
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| epson salt | 4/24/2006 | rick hern |
Q: i hear thath roses and other plants like epson salt, can you tell me how much to use and other some ...
A: cathy if you are an advid gardener/or have loads of free epson salt then pursue the epson salt ...
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| amonium nitrate | 4/24/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I was wondering if it is ok to mix water with amonium nitrate to spray on my mondo grass instead of ...
A: The problem with ammonium nitrate is that it does not contain any phosphorous and potassium which is ...
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| fertilers soil | 4/22/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: if i was to plant a garden there again what would be your recommondations for preping the area
A: By using a plot where brush has been burned, wood ash will likely be a big portion of the soil ...
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| fertilizer | 4/11/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: My 9 year old daughter is doing a science project. She mixed half plain garden soil(from our back ...
A: It is strange isn't it. I, too, would have thought that the tomatoes grown in manure/soil mix would ...
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| Bermuda Grass care | 4/10/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have Bermuda Grass and i'm trying to fertilize it myself this year as opposed to the companies ...
A: Bermuda is slow to green up in spring which is normal. Wait to fertilize until late spring and then ...
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| fertilizer | 4/8/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have been using 6-0-0 type fertilizer, a very low grade of fertilizer after reading your answer. ...
A: Lawns need approximately 1 lb of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq feet for each application. Applications ...
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| yellowing pachysandra | 4/6/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: We have a lot of pachysandra in the front and back yard -some that get a lot of sun and other places ...
A: Dog urine will kill plants due to the highly concentrated of salts which comes with it. Try to train ...
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| sowing grass and fertilzer | 4/5/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am confused. As many ?'s as Ive looked up I still am not sure what to use on my newly started ...
A: Fertilizer has 3 numbers shown such as 20-27-5, 10-10-10, 5-10-10, etc. These numbers represent the ...
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| My mellons | 3/29/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Your reply was very usefull thanks i will spread them out as you sugest, so how often should i feed ...
A: I recommend applying 3 lbs of 5-10-10 per 100 sq feet. (1.33 kgs per 10 sq meters). Preferably ...
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| My mellons | 3/28/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: you resently sent some info on my melon seeds which i found very usefull. I am in lanzarote. i now ...
A: The melons require 2 feet (120 cms) between them to develop properly. This is not only for ...
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| fertilizer for indoor plants | 3/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have a money tree and some other kind of indoor office-type plant about 5' high, and an orchid. ...
A: You can use a diluted liquid fertilizer with your watering, but it is likely not the cause of the ...
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| safety of lime | 3/24/2006 | rick hern |
Q: I need to treat my lawn with dolomitic lime and was wondering if you know of any safety concerns? We ...
A: the MSDS putout by the EPA list dolomitic lime as a non-toxic substance. it does warn that lime can ...
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| Fertilizing a new lawn | 3/20/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in NJ. Last year we had a horrible problem with grubs (although we had a lawn care company ...
A: If the lawn was well established last fall then you could apply fertilizer w/crabgrass preventer, ...
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| sheep manure | 3/19/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: would you recomend sheep manure for bromeliads. If not what would be best.Some of mine have been ...
A: Sheep manure is very potent and is also releatively low in phosphorous. Bromeliads should be ...
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| fertilizer | 3/18/2006 | rick hern |
Q: I have two and three year old Turfbuilder. Will it still work this Spring
A: yes, it should, especially if it is still in the sealed original bags and you follow the directions ...
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| Fertilizer increasing plant growth | 3/16/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I'm in the 8th grade and I am currently searching for previous tests on the affects fertilizer has a ...
A: Your problem description is a big wide and therefore difficult to answer, but this is a few things I ...
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| fertilizer for indoor plants | 3/16/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have been growing orchids (85-100 plants) indoors for more than 30 years with good results. I have ...
A: Jim, Can I start by quoting your own message ? "I have been growing 85-100 orchids for more than ...
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| fertilizer | 3/15/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: i have moved to lanzarote and got some melon seeds that say use a 1-1-1 fertilizer what is that. i ...
A: A 1-1-1 fertilizer is also called a balanced fertilizer. It basically means that the amount of ...
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| fertilizing azelias | 3/12/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: should i fertilize azelias and if so, when ( after they bllom, before etc)
A: If the azaleas are planted in good organic soil and are not showing signs of problems, then it is ...
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| Fertilizing Azaleas | 3/10/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I live in Western North Carolina. I would like information/advice on fertilzing azaleas ( and other ...
A: Fertilize your azaleas just as the buds start to show some color. Use an acidifying fertilizer ...
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| rabbit droppings | 3/10/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Can I use rabbit dropping for fertilizer in my flower garders? I have a rabbit pen outside, and I ...
A: Your rabbit droppings have a fertilizer value equal to 4-2-1. This is good for green plants provided ...
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| fertilizer | 3/9/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: when do I start to fertilizer my outdoor trees and srubs?
A: Most trees are best fertilized in fall in most part of the country, but late spring is another good ...
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| Fertilizer | 3/7/2006 | rick hern |
Q: What type of fertilizer should I use for evergreen.
A: my favorite fertilizer for outdoor plants is Espoma brands. their hollytone evergreen food(for ...
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| fertilizer | 2/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am planing a garden this spring. I have choosen tomotoes, several peppers, onions, cucumbers, and ...
A: Manure is relatively low in fertilizer value and is best used as a soil amendment mixed into the ...
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| odor | 2/23/2006 | rick hern |
Q: I would like to use some chicken manure for some houseplants. Is there anything I can mix with ...
A: not that i know of. chiken manure is a good fertilizer in farm fields. i wouldn't advise using ...
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