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| Vegetable / Flowers / Trees fertilizer? | 4/24/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: Can I use the regular lawn fertilizer for Vegetables, Flowers, Trees? What do you recoomend?
A: Nonononononono Muhanad! 'Lawn Fertilizer' is usually WAY too high in Nitrogen for Vegetables, ...
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| cow manure | 4/23/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: I have some cow manure that is not overly aged (a couple weeks to a month). Can I work it into the ...
A: Whether you're using Cow, Rabbit, Chicken or Horse Manure, ALL animal manure MUST be seasoned before ...
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| arborviates | 4/20/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: read your article about the arborvitae, about watering. my sprinkler system is on the dame side as ...
A: Arborvitae, known in some sections of the country as White Cedar, is a (usually) fast growing ...
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| Zoysia fertilizer | 4/18/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: What is the best fertilizer to use for Zoysia grass?
A: More precisely: How do you care for Zoysia? Feeding is only part of the Zoysia story. Zoysia needs ...
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| Wrong kind of Fertilizer Used on Lawn | 4/17/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: I mistakenly used Scotts Bonus S (for St. Augustine)fertilizer on my bermuda grass about 4-5 weeks ...
A: Houston, you have a problem. For the benefit of all mankind let us read the label on the Scotts ...
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| Urea | 4/16/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: Simple question but make me confuse: can we produce urea from Nitrogen gas (N2) + H2SO4 ?? Thx for u ...
A: Many cheap fertilizer companies produce Urea Fertilizer (CO(NH2)2) by mixing Ammonia and Carbon ...
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| aloe vera | 4/13/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: what kind of fertilizers does i need for growing aloe vera? ANSWER: More than anything, Aloe must ...
A: Aloe is a true desert succulent. Been to Florida? It's too cold for Aloe! This is a plant that ...
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| where to my urea | 4/12/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: I want to know where to buy urea for gardening in Austin, TX. Thank you so much for your time and ...
A: Urea is a common fertilizer ingredient. It is in the garden section of every Home Depot, every ...
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| red rocket crepemyrtle | 4/9/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: I have a red rocket crepemyrtle about 1 foot high. What fertilzer to add for more blooms on my ...
A: Red Rocket, a deciduous scarlet-flowered 7-year-old Crepe Myrtle hybrid ('Lagerstoemia indica' to ...
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| aloe vera | 4/8/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: what kind of fertilizers does i need for growing aloe vera?
A: More than anything, Aloe must grow in just the right soil to keep its shallow, spreading roots ...
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| Lawn burnt due to fertilizer | 4/5/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: In response to your question, I used Scotts® Turf Builder® With PLUS 2® Weed Control.........did I ...
A: Excellent question, Amanda. Years ago, when they invented 2,4-D, Malathion and other herbicides, it ...
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| Lawn burnt due to fertilizer | 4/2/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: In response to your question, I used Scotts® Turf Builder® With PLUS 2® Weed Control.........did I ...
A: Yes, I can see this is going to be a busy summer. Did you save your receipt? You, Amanda, are the ...
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| Fertilizer for blood orange tree | 3/29/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: I purchased a blood orange tree a month ago. I have it in a very large pot outside. I live in ...
A: Because these are subtropical plants, at least some Blood Orange cultivars require a cold spell ...
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| garden | 3/26/2007 | The Long Island Gardener |
Q: we used to have a beautiful vegetable garden until 2 years ago my husband dumped a big bucket of ...
A: First thing, Gale, we must learn how to spell Tomato. Dan Quayle and you have a little bit in ...
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| fertilizer | 10/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I'm doing a science paper on fertilizer so I just need some info on ...Why do we need to use ...
A: Plants require a number of nutrients to grow properly, e.g. to be able to creat leaf tissue, form ...
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| regarding fertilizers | 10/22/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: can you please explain in detail what the harmful effects of fertilizers are?please explain as ...
A: Fertilizers are salts and they contain elements which can be poisonous if ingested. Therefore apply ...
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| Frequency to Fertilize | 10/22/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: How often can I use the Weed and Feed and/or regular fertilzer on my lawn to get the maximum benefit ...
A: You can use these products every 60-90 days. If you are located in the northern half of USA and ...
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| amount required | 10/19/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: A friend just asked me to apply Turf builder Winterguardw/plus 20 weed control to an approx 3 acre ...
A: Apply turfbuilder plus2 (weed control) to a WET lawn and let the granules stay on the grass for ...
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| Advantages of slow release plant food | 10/18/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: thanks
A: Most plants prefer to be fed gradually instead of heavily at first and then suffering from depleted ...
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| fertilisers | 10/16/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have an exam and i need to know the difference between organic fertilisers and synthethetic?
A: Normally organic and synthetic fertilizers are divided into two groups based on their origin. ...
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| Different brand fertilizers | 9/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Do different brands of fertilizers (their ingridients) vary greatly enough to have a very ...
A: Neither should affect plant germination rates. Higher levels of potassium and phosphorous is used ...
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| Different brand fertilizers | 9/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Do different brands of fertilizers (their ingridients) vary greatly enough to have a very ...
A: Fertilizer ingredients are listed on the lable. Yes, fertilizer ingredients vary from brand to brand ...
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| Comparing plant growth | 9/27/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: i am doing a science fair project on plant growth. I am comparing how plants grow using different ...
A: Plants need a certain amount of fertilizers to grow. To make a completely fair science project you ...
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| Economics | 9/26/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: How will the use of fertilisers increase the productivity of land
A: It depends on what you mean by productivity, but fertilizers significantly improves the yield ...
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| synthetic fertilizers | 9/25/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: what are the advantages of synthetic fertilizers?
A: Compared to organic fertilizers, synthetic fertilizers typically have the advantage that they are ...
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| fertilizer types, difference between organic and chemical and how they break down | 9/22/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: What are some examples of organic or chemical soils? What is the difference? Thank YouHello I am a ...
A: The difference between organic and synthetic, also called chemical, fertilizers is the origin. ...
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| Low Nitrogen fertilizer for Palmetto St. Augustine Grass | 9/22/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Need to find a Low Nitrogen fertilizer for Palmetto St. Augustine Grass. So far Lowes, Home Depot, ...
A: Try to look for something like 10-10-10 (very common). You can typically buy it in hardware stores, ...
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| Bougainvillea (paper flower) care | 9/18/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: What type soil, Ph,&fertilizer
A: Do you mean bougainvillea (paper flower) ? This plant prefers rich loamy, well-drained soils, but ...
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| Fertilizing arborvitae and use of wilt-pruf | 9/13/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I HAVE 40 EMERALD GREEN ARBORVITAES 4 YRS OLD LINNING MY DRIVEWAY WITH 3-4 INCHES OF MULCH ...
A: Arborvitaes benefit from fertilization especially as young plants, but often there are enough ...
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| FERTILIZER SETTINGS ON SPREADERS | 9/10/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am in PA and have a new lawn. It was recommended that I put 10-20-20 fertilizer down. I have ...
A: Check the back of a Scott's Turfbuilder for recommendations. You need to open up considerably more ...
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| sheep manure | 9/9/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: please could you tell me if i can mix 12 month old sheep manure with potting mix to plant citrus ...
A: You can use it. I would mix it 30-35% manure with 65-70% potting mix. If the potting mix contain ...
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| Fertilizer Grades for New and Renovated Lawns | 9/4/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I’ve begun to renovate part (about 1/3) of my lawn, which is tall fescue in predominantly clay soil. ...
A: 1. The soil test indicate that your lawn is deficient in phosphorous which is why they recommend a ...
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| fertilizer | 8/31/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: can u spread horse manure on your lawn and plant grass seeds and will it grow?
A: Horse manure can be used as fertilizer, but ideally it should be composted first or atleast aged for ...
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| Is horse manure good as flower fertilizer ? | 8/31/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: is horse manure good as fertilizer for flowers?
A: Yes with some modification and reservation. Horse manure may be a good fertilizer, but it is not a ...
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| Low nitrogen slow release fertilizer | 8/28/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I am looking for low nitrogen slow release fertilizer to be used for cacti. Not much luck yet. The ...
A: A common fertilizer is 5-10-10 and most garden centers should stock this or could order it. It sells ...
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| Fertilizing lightly every week | 8/28/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: Quick question. I have been fertilizing my lawn about every week, and it has remain a gorgeous ...
A: I do not recommend fertilizing this frequently. I recommend fertilizing 3-4 times per year. In ...
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| too much fertilizer on impatiens? | 8/26/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: My impatiens have almost stopped blooming, but have plenty of green leaves. I did use Miracle Grow ...
A: Pinch the long stems back. Give plenty of sun, but never allow the soil to become very dry (e.g. ...
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| Endothall | 8/16/2006 | rick hern |
Q: Is the Herbicide, Endothall, that my apartment complex uses safe for my Medium size Pup? She refuses ...
A: dave safe is a relative word, safe for now...safe 20 years from now... DDT was considered safe in ...
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| compost box | 8/14/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: can you please tell me what are the pros and cons in using compost boxes?
A: You do not need a special container to compost, atleast you do not need to buy special expensive ...
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| Tomatoe Plants | 8/12/2006 | Kenneth Joergensen |
Q: I have tomatoe plants in 5 different varieties . This is the second year in a row that my plants ...
A: Make sure tomato plants have access to deep, high organic / humus rich soil and that the soil is not ...
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