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- Q.Filling A Slanted Hole/ditch In My Garden - I am looking to fill a slanted ditch in my garden, the measurements are 10ft x 4ft with the deepest ...
- Q.Do Street Lights Affect Plants? - My backyard is mostly entirely illuminated by a city street light. Will this affect vegetable plants I plant? Will they ...
- Q.My Pond 3′ Dia Approx Plus 1′ Deep. Bottom Full Of Mud. Should I Clean It Out? - Frogs visit but don't spawn Why not?
- Q.What Do I Do About The Rain Beating My Plants Down? - I'm a 1st time gardener and my husband has taught me a lot but I've never had rain mess my ...
- Q.How Many Hours Is “full Sun”? - Read your section about planting rhubarb in containers. Trying to decide if a particular corner of my yard would work.
- Q.All Of The New Growth Looks Like This Picture (attached) Is That Normal? Doesn\’t Seem To Be Single Double Leaves Like The Rest - of the plant, but rather clusters. There are like 10 clusters grown from where leaves were harvested.
- Q.Half The Plant Dying? - Half of this plant looks like it has died or could this be a wind issue?
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MysticFire on
May 26, 2020
BrightonQ.Filling A Slanted Hole/ditch In My Garden
I am looking to fill a slanted ditch in my garden, the measurements are 10ft x 4ft with the deepest part being 4-5ft. I looked at some soil calculations, and it looks like it would could a few hundred worth of soil to fill. A idea I was thinking of was to dig out the weeds, tangleweed/ivy, and fill the bottom with random rubble/lawn trimmings/random branches, then top with stones, and finish off with topsoil to level it off? Would this work, or is there a better alternative? Where would be the best place to source stones from that could fill the hole?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.When it comes to digging and filling- Different areas have different laws.
Before doing any digging and putting anything into the trench, I would consult your local authorities, and your local extension service. They will be able to help you do everything up to code, and by law.
Here is an article that will help you to find the closest extension service to you:
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- Asked by
Tworib on
May 31, 2020
Tampa, FLQ.Do Street Lights Affect Plants?
My backyard is mostly entirely illuminated by a city street light. Will this affect vegetable plants I plant? Will they grow and fruit properly if they are always illuminated at night? I would say the street light is slightly brighter than a bright full moon. It is a white LED lamp.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Most vegetables, no. Some plants, like garlic, can fail to flower with constant light, but that will have no effect on the edible portion of the plant.
In short, the light's effects will go unnoticed.
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dotpotter35 on
June 13, 2020
0161 4805976Q.My Pond 3′ Dia Approx Plus 1′ Deep. Bottom Full Of Mud. Should I Clean It Out?
Frogs visit but don't spawn Why not?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is, completely, up to you. If you would like to make the pond deeper then digging it out would be a good idea.
Here is an article that will help you to attract frogs to your area:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-frogs-to-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
June 13, 2020Q.What do I do about the rain beating my plants down?
I'm a 1st time gardener and my husband has taught me a lot but I've never had rain mess my plants up until this week & it's frustrating.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/rain-knocking-down-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/excessive-rain-on-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/thunderstorm-plant-damage.htm
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Anonymous on
June 21, 2020Q.How many hours is “full sun”?
Read your section about planting rhubarb in containers. Trying to decide if a particular corner of my yard would work.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Full sun is generally considered to be six or more hours of direct sunlight.
Here's more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/full-sun.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
sopeaps on
June 26, 2020
01201Q.All Of The New Growth Looks Like This Picture (attached) Is That Normal? Doesn\’t Seem To Be Single Double Leaves Like The Rest
of the plant, but rather clusters. There are like 10 clusters grown from where leaves were harvested.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. It does sound a bit like witches broom. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
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sheila51 on
July 2, 2020
Me7 qlQ.Half The Plant Dying?
Half of this plant looks like it has died or could this be a wind issue?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the issue.
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