QUESTION: Will mushroom compost burn plants? I saw some at the garden center and was thinking of trying it out in my garden this year. - Ursula E GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Yes, mushroom compost can definitely burn plants. To understand why this occurs, you must first … [Read more...]
When is compost ready?
QUESTION: When is compost ready? I have been adding kitchen scraps and some leaves to the large bin in my back yard for almost a year. How do I know when I'm done and can use it? - Erwin B GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Compost can be ready anywhere between month one of … [Read more...]
What’s the best fertilizer for carrots?
QUESTION: What’s the best fertilizer for carrots? I'd like to grow some bigger carrots this year. - Patricia F GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: The best fertilizer for carrots is one that’s lower in nitrogen and higher in potassium and phosphate. And you’re in luck, because … [Read more...]
Do deer eat herbs?
QUESTION: Do deer eat herbs? I have a lot of deer in my neighborhood and they tend to eat a lot of landscaping. I'm wondering if it's pointless to even try an herb garden or if there's hope. Suggestions and tips? - Julie J GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Whether or not a deer will … [Read more...]
How to Identify and Control Tomato Hornworms
by Shelby Baker Chewed fruit, nubby stems, and spotty leaves can be a gardener’s nightmare. So much time and effort in growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants can all be lost over the course of a few short weeks. The scene of the crime is an innocent, leafy green garden. The … [Read more...]
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