Bone meal was recommended to get rid of ground squirrels, but I have 2 small dogs.
Many people treat garden areas with predator urea or blood meal (rather than bone meal) to rid them of rodents. While bone meal does not pose a significant toxicity concern, it can result in gastrointestinal irritation and increases your pet's risk of pancreatitis.
If you are looking for ways to deter these pests, this article will have some other suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm
How often can you use the coffee grounds in a vegetable garden? Can you put the grounds in every day or once a week?
Here is information that will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
What kind of fertilizer do I use on a vegetable garden?
Compost or manure makes great fertilizer for vegetables. This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fertilizer-options-for-your-vegetable-garden.htm
I have been told to mix coffee grounds in with the planting soil.
Yes, they're great as fertilizer. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
It is supposed to be super plant saver before it goes to great garden in the sky. Would like more info or anything about it. Thanks.
I have heard about it and there seem to be mixed reviews. Some people swear by it, while others warn to steer clear. The products consist of various potting mediums or nutrient supplements. If you care to try any, do so with caution and common sense. Do not overload your plants, especially stressed ones, with too many nutrients. This can be just as bad. Read the label instructions carefully and use your own judgment.
Can we use the bones of fish to make bone meal and also how to make it in the home without an oven?
Fish bones will not have the same nutrients as traditional bone meal because fish have cartilage and mammals have calcium based skeletons. That being said, fish have long been used as fertilizer in gardens so it would still be very beneficial.
You can dry the bones without an over by laying them out on newspaper in a single layer in a dry location. A sunny location would work best. You can also just put the bones as is directly into the soil without drying and they will decompose quickly there.
I know that different vegetables require different levels of NPK. My question: Is there a general guide for these amounts? Thanks
This article on interpreting soil tests gives you the general ranges that are considered healthy for all nutrients in the soil:
http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/14361/ec1478.pdf;jsessionid=7B15AA030DA9997721BDB985E6FA97F7?sequence=1
While vegetables do need different levels, you can kind of think of your soil as a buffet for your plants. They will take what they need and you just need to make sure you have enough of any and all nutrients to keep them happy.