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- Q.Egg Shells And Coffee Grounds In Garden - Are egg shells and coffee grounds really good to mix in your soil? I have been reading that putting ...
- Q.Cottonseed Meal - Is cottonseed meal for livestock the same as plant fertilizer?
- Q.Amending Soil - I recently moved to Montana. The soil is very heavy clay. I am thinking to add gypsum, sand and ...
- Q.Can Lime Be Added To Vegetable Garden After Planting - Can you add lime to a vegetable garden after planting ?
- Q.Spaghnum Peat Moss - As well as mixing into soil, can spaghnum peat moss also be used on top of the soil (not mixed ...
- Q.Cocoa Hulls As A Soil Amendment? - Hi, I mulched my community garden plot with about two inches of cocoa hulls this year, and I'm wondering if it ...
- Q.Do I Need To Amend Soil If It Has Mushrooms? - I have a raised bed with jalapeño and zucchini right now, since the gardening season is ending I want to ...
Asked by
ssmi26 on
April 30, 2017
99109Q.Egg Shells and Coffee Grounds in garden
Are egg shells and coffee grounds really good to mix in your soil? I have been reading that putting crushed egg shells and coffee grounds in your holes when planting vegetables in the garden is really good, is this true? Also, I made a compost tea last summer and still have a 5 gallon bucket of it. It has been sitting covered outside since last summer, would it still be good to use this year or should I make a new one? Thanks for your help. Sharon
Answered by
DLarum on
May 2, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Egg shells add calcium and coffee grounds add nitrogen, coffee also acts like a stimulant to plants like it does for people. You can add them to the compost pile or work them directly into the garden.
Compost tea does have a shelf life. This article should help:
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- Asked by
rbi1943 on
May 15, 2017
Burleson, TXQ.Cottonseed meal
Is cottonseed meal for livestock the same as plant fertilizer?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/cottonseed-meal-fertilizer.htm
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Genevieve on
May 20, 2017
59718Q.Amending soil
I recently moved to Montana. The soil is very heavy clay. I am thinking to add gypsum, sand and compost to grow peonies and other perennials. Can you give me a ratio of these additives or suggest anything else?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 21, 2017A.These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Wendyandgary on
May 29, 2017
BcQ.Can lime be added to vegetable garden after planting
Can you add lime to a vegetable garden after planting ?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 30, 2017A.These articles will help you on the application and use of lime.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/adding-lime-to-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/tips-to-lime-your-lawn.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 1, 2017Q.Spaghnum peat moss
As well as mixing into soil, can spaghnum peat moss also be used on top of the soil (not mixed in) to help preserve moisture in the soil as well as preventing weeds from growing?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 1, 2017A.If you have nothing else to use as mulch, you can use spaghnum peat moss, though it would likely blow away very easily.
It would not work well as a weed deterrent, as it is extremely light weight and weeds will push right through it.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/peat-moss-information.htm
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biggorillsuit on
June 4, 2017
Vancouver, WAQ.Cocoa hulls as a soil amendment?
Hi, I mulched my community garden plot with about two inches of cocoa hulls this year, and I'm wondering if it would be safe to work them into the soil as an organic amendment to my heavy clay. I understand that wood products can tie up nitrogen, but it looks like the cocoa hulls have enough nitrogen to prevent that. Also, if the hulls are a suitable amendment, how much do you think I can add? I get them for free, so cost isn't really a concern. Thanks so much, Rick
- Answered by
DLarum on
June 5, 2017
Certified ExpertA.I recently came across an article suggesting that cocoa hulls as a soil amendment are better and more Eco-friendly than peat moss. My concern with this however is cocoa bean's toxicity to dogs and the fungal problems it is prone to in moist shady areas. This article may help though
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-cocoa-hull-mulch.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Samantha Goff on
September 8, 2017
91941Q.do i need to amend soil if it has mushrooms?
I have a raised bed with jalapeño and zucchini right now, since the gardening season is ending I want to amend my soil to have a more successful year next year. I have seen mushrooms in the garden and my plants have been wilting too. What should I do to improve the soil to make it better for next spring? Thanks!
- Answered by
Favof on
September 8, 2017A.Do try to add organic matters and lots grit; mushrooms are the sign of damp and also indicates that sun light has not been able to get through, if able to prune the shrubs around where you found mushrooms grow also will help, plants wilting might also be the indication of not enough water; by adding more grit and organic matter into your soil also will help the water go through the bottom part of the beds where the roots can grow and get enough water through out the year.
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