My fuschia plant is done for! Now that i have removed the plant from its container, is it safe to re-use that dirt leftover for other plants, flowers?
Was it "done for" because of the heat or disease? If it's just because of the heat you can reuse with some additional new soil or put it in compost pile. However, the soil may harbor insects or eggs. If the plant died prematurely the soil may harbor pathogens, as well. It is possible to sterilize soil. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/sterilizing-soil.htm
Which bactericide do you recommend for plants with as spider plant Whose leaves margins are yellow and wither?
Bactericides and fungicides, often, overlap. Anything that contains copper will be very effective, but there are natural fungicides as well.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
Here is an article that will help you with the care of Spider Plants:
Percentage of water to a three percent peroxide
Three teaspoons of water to one teaspoon three percent peroxide will be appropriate if you are using this as a way to remove soil contamination. Generally, I use one part peroxide to three parts water. You can go as diluted at one part peroxide to ten parts water and still be effective, though.
Here is an article that will help you with its use:
Hello! I am looking for a midsize shrub for a bit of privacy from neighbors. However, the site is difficult in its needs: it's on the northern edge of a tree line with heavy shade, receiving about 2 hours of sun in summer; under a black walnut tree with juglone; too far from a water source, so after maturity I'd prefer sparce supplemental waterings; and no protection from zone-4a winter winds. Most plants tolerate one of those setbacks, but I haven't yet found a bush that could thrive with all of them. What kind of shrubs would survive here? Thank you!
That is a very strict set of conditions! I can't think of anything that will do well in that, particular, spot. Your local extension service may be of assistance, but there may not be much of an option, here.
This link will help you to find the closest extension service to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
This article will suggest plants that are Juglone tolerant, which will be your biggest obstacle:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/black-walnut/black-walnut-compatible-plants.htm
She had previously sprayed Roundup in the driveway, and the weeds kept coming back, so her boyfriend gave her paraquat. The driveway slopes to my side and a quarter of the grass in my yard on that side is dead along with 2 azaleas and a small Japanese Maple tree in a bed in the front. Is there residual weed killer in the soil? I live in centra North Carolina.
Paraquat is said to adhere to soil particles for many years but in an immobile state. It is supposed to only be used by licensed applicators.
This article should help:
last November I opened up a 30 foot square area for vegetables.there were ants everywhere. I put 10 terro ant bait traps over the area.this year there are no ants.trap ingredients are sodium tetraborate decahydrate 5.40 % and other ingrediants.is it safe to eat the vegetables where the bait traps were thanks.
As you can see on this table, this ingredient is not labeled for use around vegetables. https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/_P%20Homeowner%20Insecticide%20Product%20List.pdf
There are quite a few safe alternatives, like this one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/cornmeal-in-the-garden.htm
As to any lasting effects, it would be best to contact the manufacturer to learn how to remove any residual substances from your vegetable garden. It may not be necessary, but I would certainly check with them before planting in the same soil.
I have 2 pet rabbits buried very close to an Apple tree. Is it safe to ear the apples? Could the rabbits contaminate the plants nearby?
In many areas it's illegal to bury pets in the backyard. I can't find any reputable source that says it's OK to eat fruit from a nearby tree. If the rabbits died of disease or were euthanized, it may be of concern. If they died naturally, it is likely fine. You may want to consult a local agricultural group or university. Even a veterinarian might know.
You might find this interesting:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/is-there-a-safe-way-to-bury-ashes.htm