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Anonymous on
June 14, 2022Q.Bat Poo
Since COVID 19 has happened is it safe to use Bat Poo in my vegetable garden? I live in Ontario, Canada, and have a bat house full of last count 23 bats with lots of poo.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It's certainly worth investigating and I'm not sure there is an answer yet, since we're still in the throes of COVID. I want to refer you to the Bat Conservation International organization; I suggest you contact them and find out if they are still recommending bat guano as fertilizer. Here is the URL: https://www.batcon.org/article/guano-bats-gift-to-gardeners/
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 2, 2022Q.After A Staycation I Put The Sand From Our Car And Shoes Etc In The Garden And Now I Realise I Shouldn’t Have ..what Should I Do
I’m worried about pests and getting sea grasses eyc
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Sand and pests wouldn't be the problem as much as excessive salt or compacting the soil. You probably didn't have enough sand to pose a problem, though.
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JeudeK on
July 7, 2022
Springfield, Missouri and I think Zone 5Q.Yard Waste Burn Pile Ashes, Can They Be Used In Gardens Or Yard?
I have a burn pile we use to burn yard waste, tree limbs, weeds, etc. After several years it has mounded up and I was wanting to know if these ashes could be used in a garden or in the yard?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I would compost them, first. This will prevent pH swings, and burns.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-wood-ashes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-ashes.htm
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Anonymous on
July 10, 2022Q.Clay Pebbles
Are they suitable for all houseplants?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They are most often used to root plants or to grow succulents or plants that need a very well-draining soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/what-is-semi-hydroponics.htm
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Anonymous on
July 13, 2022Q.Using Potassium
What is a safe ratio for a soluble spray solution of potassiun/water
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 25, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I didn't find a calculation but this info about potassium may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plants-potassium.htm
https://www.canr.msu.edu/field_crops/uploads/archive/E0896.pdf
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tom_yuschak on
July 28, 2022
Sunnyvale, CAQ.What Is The Best Way To Add Iron To The Soil
The soil in my location if clay based and I have read that adding iron to the soil will improve growing conditions. What is the best way to add iron to the soil?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Actually, clay soil will contain quite a bit of iron, already! Amending clay soils should be done with soft organic material, such as perlite, vermiculite, coco-coir, peat-moss, or other materials to break up the clay content. By far, the best way to amend the soil will be compost. Well composted organic material will break up the stickiness of the soil, while adding all of the nutrients that will be missing.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
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Anonymous on
August 2, 2022Q.How To Improve Clay Soil
ground is very hard and during dryt seasons the ground cracks open
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Sure! We have just the articles to 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.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm
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