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- Q.Soil Problem?? - I am an organic home gardener and was getting my garden boxes prepared for this season and I noticed that ...
- Q.Filling In A Clay Based Pond - we are down to the clay and would like some advise on what to do next
- Q.Clay Soil - how can you make clay soil plantable
- Q.Flower Box Dirt Killing Petunias - Why are my petunias dying just one week after planting? I put out Corkeys snail bait and gave a ...
- Q.Applying Mesh Netting To Area With Steep Hills To Prevent Soil Erosion. - I have a very steep grade above a garden area that is constantly eroding and would like to retain it ...
- Q.Spilled Hummingbird Nectar Left Behind Awful Smelling Soil – How Can I Fix This?! - Squirrels got to my hummingbird feeders and spilled a lot of nectar this spring. The grass beneath the feeder is ...
- Q.Is The Soil Contaminated Forever? - Unfortunately, I believe I overwatered my potted tomato plants and kept them too close together. A fungus (verticillum?) is just ...
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TraceyKats on
April 4, 2017
Waldorf MarylandQ.Soil problem??
I am an organic home gardener and was getting my garden boxes prepared for this season and I noticed that two of my boxes have very light brown almost orange soil in spots. What could that be? Deficiency? Disease? It isn't through out the whole box, just in spots. It almost resembles saw dust. I am afraid to plant anything in that space until I know it's safe. Thanks for help you can give me on this matter.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 6, 2017A.It is too difficult to say with just a description.
It could be something or nothing. I would suggest a soil test, and take a sample of the plant material in question to your County Extension Office.
Here is a link to help you locate your nearest office.Was this answer useful?00
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2017Q.filling in a clay based pond
we are down to the clay and would like some advise on what to do next
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2017A.If the ground is still holding water, you will need to pump it out.
Then you can fill the pond hole in with fill or other top soil.
If the pond area is quite large and you have water drainage issues in the area around the pond, you may need to have drainage tile installed.Filling the hole with rubble would not be recommended.
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Anonymous on
April 7, 2017Q.clay soil
how can you make clay soil plantable
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 7, 2017A.Here are some articles that 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.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/xeriscape-landscape-design-ideas-for-clay-soil.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
peggylm98 on
June 12, 2017
95062Q.Flower box dirt killing petunias
Why are my petunias dying just one week after planting? I put out Corkeys snail bait and gave a dose of miracle grow after planting. I noticed some white fuzzy dirt clods, like mold? Around the dying plants. Any ideas as to the reason for the destruction?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2017A.Make sure the soil and container are well draining.
Soil should be moist, but never soggy. The mold may indicate excess moisture levels.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/petunia-container-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/petunia-plant-wilt.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
1penny.lane on
June 21, 2017Q.Applying mesh netting to area with steep hills to prevent soil erosion.
I have a very steep grade above a garden area that is constantly eroding and would like to retain it with some kind of mesh material and cascading plants at the top. Can you recommend what product to use for the netting?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/using-netting-for-lawns.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
joanknj on
July 12, 2017
07946Q.Spilled Hummingbird Nectar Left Behind Awful Smelling Soil – How can I Fix This?!
Squirrels got to my hummingbird feeders and spilled a lot of nectar this spring. The grass beneath the feeder is dead now and the mud left behind smells horrendous. We removed a top layer of it but that hasn't helped. What has happened? Some kind of fermentatioin/yeast? How can we fix this? It's right by our deck and is ruining the summer. We don't need grass but we do need not to have this smell.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 15, 2017A.Hummingbird Nectar is generally sugar and water.
Flush the area with water to clear the area.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Judyedward on
July 31, 2017
28604Q.Is the soil contaminated forever?
Unfortunately, I believe I overwatered my potted tomato plants and kept them too close together. A fungus (verticillum?) is just finishing the last two off. These pots of dirt will spend the winter in the Appalachian Mountains and most likely experience several freezes and thaws. I'm wondering if the weather will kill fungus spores, or should I treat the dirt with a fungicide so I can use it next year incorporating a lesson learned. Thanks for sharing your best practices. Judy Edward
Answered by
nikki-phipps on
August 1, 2017
Certified ExpertA.While you could treat with a fungicide, it may be better to simply repot with fresh soil or, alternatively, you could sterilize the soil. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/sterilizing-soil.htm
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