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Tomatoes
Posted by vivian Gibson | September 13, 2020I have tried to grow tomatoes here for 8 years with no luck. In ground, in pots, different types of soil,fertilizer. Also have nematodes. Soil tested alkaline. Use Neem oil for bugs. What species of tomato will grow here? Vivian Gibson viviangibson2000@yahoo.com 239-233-7673
Fruit plants
Posted by Syed Rizvi | September 13, 2020We have 8 plants of : apple 🍎, 🍐, fig,pear,pomegranate, blue & strawberry. Need your guidance for proper growth like fertilizer detail
elephant ear spread
Posted by Barbara Medeiros | September 13, 2020How do I stop elephant ear plants from spreading
Tomatoes from Seed
Posted by Tom Crowley | September 13, 2020Hi Marianne I keep getting sprouts that grow up very skinny and weak about 3 to 4 inches tall were using seed starter soil indoors In the morning sun. I have a hard time getting them strong enough to transplant to bigger pots or put outside in the garden were in Arizona so i'm wanting to get plants in the ...
When to Plant a Japanese Maple
Posted by Janean Draper | September 13, 2020I have a new garden space to fill. It's a in a natural setting with stumps and such. There is a beautiful Japanese maple not far from it and does fantastic. The one we have stands alone and looks out of place, so another Japanese Maple may fit well and be my high point in the new space. I wanted ...
GROW POTATOES
Posted by ALAN BERMAN | September 8, 2020I HAVE BAG TO PLANT HOW DO I START ? AND WHERE CAN I BUY THE RIGHT SOIL AND WHEN TO I PLANT ?
honeymoon hibiscus
Posted by Debra Broncato | September 8, 2020outside plant 1st year. How do I winterize it I live in cold region upstate NY
What is this flower
Posted by Loretta Middleton | September 8, 2020I do not know what this is. Can you help me. I love it
Insects
Posted by Mary Richardson | September 8, 2020how do you get rid of slugs and other worm eating your vegetables plants
RKN infested soil
Posted by Elaine Elkins | September 8, 2020I have a small vegetable bed that is infested with root knot nematodes. I would like to remove some of the soil and add fresh soil and compost. Two questions - how deep should I dig to remove most of the nematodes, and can I reuse the infested soil on some low areas of a moss pathway I’m making which ...
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