I displaced the Alkaline soil that was in the pot of a Gardenia that I just bought with more acidic soil (Azalea,Camellia,and Rhododendron mix). How long should it take to measure a lower pH on a pH meter? Thanks !
If the entire container was replaced, then it will show immediately. Since this will have caused a great deal of stress on the plant it is probably not going to show signs of recovery for a few weeks.
As far as when a meter will read- That should be the moment that it touches the new soil. Depending on the type of meter that you are using, the soil may need to have the perfect moisture content to read accurately.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/ph-of-compost.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
I have had my soil tested for the past three years and have excessive phosphorus levels. I had used a lot of cow manure originally in my garden. My garden has not grown well. I am considering removing a lot of the soil and buying new soil. Do you think this will help to correct my problem? Also, if your answer is yes that it could help, what kind of soil should I be looking to purchase? Thanks so very much!
Generally, it will be easier to replace the soil if this is an option for you. This will be a shortcut compared to chelating out the extra Phosphorus in the soil, then re-ammending and balancing it back out.
I would choose a good mix of local topsoil, good organic compost, and something to fluff it up like coconut coir or similar. (You don't need the last one, but it sure does help)
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/garden-soil-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
Usually it is in shady areas of the yard. I am in the Augusta, GA area.
This is some form of moss. Here's an article that will tell you how to deal with it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
Each of the past 3 summers our near-the-front-door flower beds have been invaded by cicada-killer wasps. While I understand that they are mostly harmless, the menacing looking wasps scare my girls visitors approaching the front door. The past summers we have chemically treated the nests to kill the killers. I was thinking that I might pull out all the soil in those raised beds to get rid of any larvae before they hatch. Might that take care of the problem?
It would be easier to cover the soil with landscape fabric, then mulch. Here are more tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/cicada-killer-wasp-control.htm
Didn't get sealed and full of all sorts of bugs can I save it somehow ? What's the best thing to do in this situation? Thank you! (Beginner at gardening)
Composting it will be the best thing to do at this point, unless you have a way to bring the whole lot of soil up to around 190 degrees for about 2-3 hours. This will pasteurize and kill anything in the soil that shouldn't be there.
I tread the soil before putting down grass seed then seeded then raked it but forgot to rake it after treading soil do I have to start again?
I would wait to see if perhaps you did just fine - you may not have a problem. Here is more information if you have to work with compacted soil some more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
I planted some cucumbers in a pot with potting soil and cactus soil (only because I ran out of potting soil) a huge thunderstorm came through the other night and flooded it. I poured out whay I could but days later the soil is still soaked. I have no idea how to dry it out besides letting it sit in the sun
Unfortunately, you won't be able to plant in a container that has no drainage, outdoors.
You will either have to drill holes or choose a different container that has drainage.
Here is an article that will help you to grow cucumbers in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumbers-in-containers.htm