I was told not to use it for my raspberries. Is this true?
Unless you know that the soil is extremely acidic, then you will NOT want to use this for raspberries. This will bring the soil pH up to unsafe levels, as there is quite a bit of chalk in mushroom compost.
This will be used for plants with a much higher pH requirement.
This article will help you with the care of raspberries: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/care-of-raspberry-plants.htm
I live in St. George, Utah. We have hot summers, with lots of days above 100, and sometimes reaching 115. Have had good luck growing peas, planting early, but corn produces not much, just a plant. Was wondering if Raspberries would work in this type of climate and also what other vegetables and fruits would work in this climate. It does get below freezing in the winter. Thanks, Marty Grossman
Hostas don't usually need to be separated for the sake of their health, but they do take very well to division. This article should tell you everything you need to know about it:
http://dodge.uwex.edu/2011/05/dividing-and-transplanting-hostas/
I am still new at this and learning its been dry for over a month and we just got a good rain and the leaves are turning black.These are two year old.i did get a good harvest this spring
Can you include a photo? This could be quite a number of things. A photo can help me to give you a more accurate diagnosis.
My raspberry bushes have been overtaken by beetles this year. They are currently producing berries, but not healthy ones. I would like to cut the bushes down and forego harvesting this year, but an not sure if this action will kill the bushes. Essentially, will early pruning during production harm my raspberry bushes?
If you are going to cut these back, I would recommend cutting them only halfway, as the fruit grows on the older brambles. As far as getting rid of the insects, I recommend a few things that I use as well. You can mix one or more of the following in warm water: rosemary oil, garlic oil, lavender oil, neem oil. Also, wettable sulfur can be used to deter pests.
Is it ok to use neem oil on fall bearing raspberries to eliminate the tiny white worms on the berries. Can we use the berries after spraying, or how long would we have to wait to use the berries after spraying.
Neem oil will leave an oily residue an a bitter taste. And may not be effective for contact knock down.
I would use the botanical chrysanthemum extract called pyrethrum or pyrethrins, which biodegrades in 12 to 24 hours with sunlight. After which you can re-enter sprayed area and harvest berries. Wash thoroughly before eating. (Not to be confused with the synthetic chemical version called pyrethroid which is effective but has a longer residual presense and should not be consumed for a month or more.)
https://www.domyown.com/evergreen-pyrethrum-concentrate-p-1875.html
Just to confirm the article I read...When pruning, prune to the ground? I had been leaving about 12-18 inches of cane in the past. Please advise.
I actually recommend pruning up to what you were doing. The fruit grows from the old wood. Doing that will result in a decrease in fruit. I will get with Admin. about the article. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
I bought a Crepe Myrtle,var.Tonto, about 7 yrs ago.The only plant that has been added to that garden area are 5 Raspberry plants. Since planting them 3 winters ago, this Crepe Myrtle developed a very intense white mildew,and spraying has done nothing to control it ,even tho' I started to spray as soon as the leaves 1st appeared. I live in zone 7A, southern NJ.
I doubt if the powdery mildew on the crape myrtle is related to the raspberry plants, but its possible. The powdery mildew on crape myrtle is usually a different species from other powdery mildews on other plants.
The entire tree photo shows that the tree has been heavily pruned and rampant vegetative growth has resulted. That type of growth will be very susceptible to powdery mildew. Do light thinning and shaping and don't top the tree heavily. It takes acquired skills, you may want to hire a professional.
Try this fungicide for preventive treatments in the spring and summer:
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/green-cure-fungicide/