AboutJames L. Crowder Expertise I can answer questions about soils, soil amendments, drainage and proper planting. I have extensive background in homeowner labeled pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) and their proper use. I can also answer questions about the growing requirements of specific plants
Experience I have 34 years experience in the lawn and garden business split fairly evenly between the retail nursery business and wholesale distribution of consumer lawn and garden products. From 1990 to 2000 I co-hosted a weekly call-in talk radio program in Memphis, TN.
Organizations Garden Writers Association
Horticultural Board of the Mid South Fair
Publications Green Thumb Magazine - out of print
Awards and Honors Past president of the Memphis Horticultural Society.
Past president of the Memphis Bonsai Society.
Expert: James L. Crowder Date: 5/10/2008 Subject: high salt content
Question in my veg gard i had my soil tested & its a 18. partly because of the water coming through the house through a water softner. but my ? what is the salt content of rabbit manure, on average? & what r some ways 2 lower the salt besides deep watering. how many ways can i use saw dust as soil ammendments? as i have a large supply.
Answer Hi Mike, Can't help you with the rabbit manure question, you'd have to send it off and have it analyzed or purchase a meter to measure it. For salt, watering helps, gypsum may help lock up soluble salts.
Sawdust can be used as a soil amendment after it has decomposed. Usually 6 months or so. You do not want to use any sawdust from walnut or any treated lumber. Jim
