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- Q.Garden Calendar For Western Cape - Durbanville area. What to do around the garden by way of maintenance and which annuals to plant when.
- Q.Ant Hill Dirt - I live in northern PA, and our winter temps can go down to 20 below. My question is about ant ...
- Q.Using Charcoal (bbq) Ash In The Garden Or Compost? - I read the article on using wood/fireplace ash in compost or directly in the garden, and it was very helpful, ...
- Q.Acidic Soil - Where can I buy ammonium sulphate to add to my soil?
- Q.Adding Gypsum To Clay Soil - How much gypsum is added to clay soil to make it better? My garden is quite heavy clay and is ...
- Q.Eastern Washington Soils - What are the soil amendments for lawns in Ephrata, Washington: zip 98823? We are having trouble with our lawn dying ...
- Q.Soil Amendment With White Marble Sand - I have several bags of white marble sand. Can I use this product in my vegetable garden to enhance soil ...
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May 30, 2012Q.Garden Calendar for Western Cape
Durbanville area. What to do around the garden by way of maintenance and which annuals to plant when.
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Nikki on
May 30, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would start with a local search in your area for gardening advice. Here is a link that can help get you started with local gardening vendors for this region: http://www.hotfrog.co.za/Products/Plants/WC/Durbanville
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2012Q.Ant Hill Dirt
I live in northern PA, and our winter temps can go down to 20 below. My question is about ant hill dirt. I know where there are a few large ant hills. Is this dirt safe to add to my garden?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 18, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I would avoid using this dirt in the garden simply due to the possibility of there being unhatched eggs or remaining ants that may come along with it.
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July 23, 2012Q.Using Charcoal (bbq) ash in the garden or compost?
I read the article on using wood/fireplace ash in compost or directly in the garden, and it was very helpful, especially in regards to what type of wood was burned, but what about charcoal ash from the bbq? What kinds of changes to pH or salinity or other benefits can be wrought from this type of ash?
- Answered by
Heather on
July 28, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Typically, it is not recommended to use ash from BBQ charcoal due to the chemicals that are used to create it. It is best to pass on using this in your garden or compost.
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Anonymous on
August 20, 2012Q.Acidic Soil
Where can I buy ammonium sulphate to add to my soil?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 20, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Garden centers or agricultural retailers should carry the product.
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August 24, 2012Q.Adding Gypsum to Clay Soil
How much gypsum is added to clay soil to make it better? My garden is quite heavy clay and is 25' x 50'. I intend to add coarse builder's sand and gypsum. . . but, how much of each? I will also be adding tons of compost. Is there anything else that I should add to break up the clay?
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Nikki on
August 27, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
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August 31, 2012Q.Eastern Washington Soils
What are the soil amendments for lawns in Ephrata, Washington: zip 98823? We are having trouble with our lawn dying in large spots. Also, what kinds of amendments will we need for preparing our garden soil in this area? I do know that our soil becomes very hard after watering, which I assume is a clay. Please advise, Tubbles
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Nikki on
August 31, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Tilling helps and is preferable. If you can't till, you can use lasagna methods for amending the soil. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/lasagna-gardening.htm
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October 30, 2012Q.Soil Amendment With White Marble Sand
I have several bags of white marble sand. Can I use this product in my vegetable garden to enhance soil drainage?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 30, 2012
Certified ExpertA.As long as you mix it with some compost or other organic matter, that should be fine.
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