I have a medium sized dog and on occasion we need to be away for longer than he can last! I was going to make him an emergency doggy loo. I have an area of yard that is in the shade away from the main garden. I had thought to use mulch but read that it is not safe. He would not be supervised for such emergency use. Help please.
We don't recommend specific retail products or vendors, but I know there is a canine grass that makes it easy to clean up after your dog and allows liquids to run through to the ground. I suggest you check with your local animal shelter, or just search online for canine grass. I believe it goes by "k-9."
Here's an article you might enjoy: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creating-a-dog-friendly-garden.htm
I found a claylike mound in my garden. It was stuck to the ground. When I removed it and cut it open the inside was filled with compact mulch and pebbles. What could it be?
I suspect is is crayfish. You will probably see more mounds. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/getting-rid-crayfish-in-lawn.htm
I like this app and have used it on earlier versions of iPhone, but I can’t get to any articles now on my iPhone 8. Any idea why?
Others have the same problem. I will forward your question to the tech team.
Thank you for letting us know.
I have scoured your website trying to determine what your location is so I can determine if your advice (e.g. insecticides) is application to my location. There are certain markers that indicate you are US based (e.g. phone number format, use of "cup" as a measure). However, the way you use the term "garden" (rather than yard) points away from the US. Where are you located?
The articles are applicable to a wide audience because they are written about general gardening practices as well as specific plants. The hardiness zone for plants (or its minimum temperature tolerated) is usually cited so a person will know if that plant will do well in his or her location. The articles are written by people in several different geographic regions.
I find that gardening expertise in my geography is often more relevant. I just "discovered" you this afternoon and loved your information about deutzia. Very informative! And I signed up for your emails and will check out your blog. You might already the answer to my question on your website, but with different "looks", did not see it. Also, if you are nearby, do you have a nursery for visiting and buying plants? Will continue to explore your site.
Welcome! Glad to have you aboard. We don't sell anything (other than ads) but offer free gardening information.
We also don't make vendor recommendations and base most of our information on Cooperative Extension Service information and our own gardening experience.
The originator of the website and the rest of the staff are sprinkled across the U.S.
twisted. The expandable is more suitable, but obviously is not a sturdy as the old type. Before I buy yet another one, what would you recommend?
We don't make product recommendations, but I went through the same thing. I do have one now that has lasted a couple years and still works. Just don't buy one with the expandable bladder that "pops." Mine does have an inner core, but isn't one of those cheap bladders that pops. It touts that it is 50 percent lighter than standard hoses, and rolls up easily.
Just do a little online research to find one that will last. Reviews help, too.
Want to use it in our vegetable garden.
You may want to consult your local agricultural extension service to find a source. You can use this link to find the closest one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
Otherwise, I'd suggest searching online for a local source. Here's an informative article about gin trash:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/compost-cotton-gin-trash.htm