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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 10, 2010
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    The sulfur is most likely reacting to other sprays that you are using on your lawn and this is what may be killing the grass. If you are using other sprays on your lawn, stop using them for a little while, especially in the areas where the grass is having trouble. In the mean time, you can try adding lime to the soil to help counteract the sulfur and also increase watering so as to leech the extra sulfur away.

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    Heather on
    April 21, 2011
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    Normally, too much phosphorous does not cause issues as plants have a hard time taking up too much phosphorous in the first place. The soil can be balanced back out some by adding in nitrogen rich amendments like composted manure.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 23, 2011
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    Earthworms introduced into the soil will help aerate and add more nutrients to your lawn. These articles will help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/compost-for-organic-gardens.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 26, 2011
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    Nikki on
    May 4, 2011
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    You really need to do a soil test (either a home test or one from the extension service) to tell exactly what your soil might need and how much. This article can help you with knowing what your soil's needs might be:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm

    As for your root vegetables, the soil is probably too heavy. You can amend it to make it lighter: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

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  • Answered by
    Doc on
    May 4, 2011
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    It's possible that what you have in your soil is mychorrizae fungus, a highly beneficial and desireable organism which breaks down organic nutrients for the plant roots to absorb. Mychorrizae is the key to successful bonsai, for instance, and forms a symbiotic relationship critical for potted pines to live in a closed environment. It is a distinctly filamentous (ie. "stringy"), substance which doesn't show above the surface but permeates the root area of the soil. If what you have is a surface organism, it is likely something else altogether. In any case, be it mildew or mold, it will not thrive unless the soil is damp and somewhat shaded.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 6, 2011
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    Since drainage is definitely an issue here that is causing algae to build up in the soil, you may want to consider putting in a raised garden bed instead. Alternatively, you could construct a berm to redirect the drainage to another area. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creating-and-using-berms-in-the-landscape.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/building-a-berm-how-do-i-make-a-berm.htm

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