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 37 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
Education/Credentials 37 years of learning everday.
Awards and Honors Past president of the Memphis Horticultural Society.
Past president of the Memphis Bonsai Society.
Memphis Horticultural Society 2008 Horticultural Excellence Award
Question I have a small christmas tree in a pot, which needs repotting into a larger one, what kind of soil should I use please?
Answer Hi Philippa, Take a look at the soil in the container. You want to match the soil type it is currently growing in. Is it a bark based soil or a peat based soil? Then purchase or make a soil of similar consistency.
Are you sure it needs to be re-potted? If you can easily push your finger into the soil, it probably doesn't need it. Jim
