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If I fix some drainage for my waterlogged pumpkin, will they revive?
I've been growing pumpkins in home made growbags (old cat litter bags filled with well rotted horse manure).
Obviously I have to remember to put plenty of holes in the base of the bags.
One pumpkin has been yellowing badly over the last week. Today…
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How do I fix the worst lawn on the street?
I inherited this Picasso last year when my wife and I bought our first home. Now, there is plenty of potential, but first and foremost I want to remove all the vegetation I don't want, which includes the ivy in the shot above (but I did see the top…
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Glass vs plastic greenhouse covering: pros and cons
When building or buying a greenhouse, it seems to me that the material to use is one of the first concerns. The two options I'm trying to compare right now are glass and plastic films. The characteristics that seemed important to me were…
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Will dead-headed dandelions flowers germinate in lawn?
When fighting dandelions in a lawn, I know it is common practice to dead-head the yellow flowers before they morph into the pappus stage with the feathery seeds, but will the seeds in the yellow flowers germinate if left in the lawn?
A neighbor told…
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What is this grass that supports all weather types, doesn't invade and prevents bad plants from sprouting?
It apparently doesn't grow longer than on the photos, can support all types of weather, doesn't invade other parts of the garden and it seems to prevent "bad" plants from setting up there (bramble, etc.).
Does anyone know what is the name of this…
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Grapevine leaking water and white mucus
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While I was recently helping my mother prepare her garden for the spring, I discovered that the leak on her porch was not actually coming from the overhang above the door, but rather from a branch of her grapevine.
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Examining…
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What nutrient solution is best for hydroponic basil?
What hydroponic nutrient solution is best for growing basil?
I'd prefer to know what characteristics to look for rather than a particular brand or product.
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How much water is lost in watering your lawn during the day?
I've always heard not to water your lawn during the day and that the fine water droplets will evaporate before it is absorbed by the lawn (either in the air or while sitting above ground). But how bad is it? Is there a direct correlation to the…
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How far does a gallon of fish fertilizer go?
I'm using an organic liquid fish fertilizer (3-3-0). The instructions say to dilute 1 Tablespoon in a gallon of water, every two weeks for vegetables. But it isn't clear how many plants this will feed.
This will depend on how much my plants really…
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What’s growing on my tomato plant? This is crazy!
I’ve never seen anything like this. Looks like a fungus or moss or something. Brown, fur like, skinny stems, 1/2 to 1 inch long. Not normal fungal issues, this is new to me… zone 7b
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Will african violet fertilizer diffuse through clay pots?
I have several african violets in special clay pots. The pots kind of resemble a double boiler, and the lower pot is filled with water, then the upper section, containing the plant, is unglazed on its bottom half.
If I add fertilizer to the water…
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Can I combine two or more fruit trees?
I am from southern NH, my neighbor in the next neighborhood has a tree with both pears and apples. I have heard of this but never thought it was practical. I have a peach tree that is less than half alive, but still yields fruit on a small portion…
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What's the best C:N ratio when vermicomposting?
I know that for 'regular' composting without worms you need a carbon-nitrogen ratio of something between 25:1 and 30:1. Is the same true for vermicomposting? I'm not sure if it matters, but I'm using tiger worms in a closed worm bin.
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I tried…
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What are the best tools for testing soil?
I have a large pile of ashes from burning leaves, wood, limbs, pine straw etc, and I've read that ash can be helpful to plants if my soil pH is not over 7.5.
How would you recommend that I test my soil, and what tools should I use?
I'm looking to…
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what care should I give my lemon and orange tree after 8 months neglect?
In July I moved into a new house with an established lemon tree (about 4-5 m high) and orange tree (3-4 m high). Apart from collecting the last crop we have left them alone.
The previous tenants grew their own vegies, so I assume the trees were…
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