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Arimarie87 on
April 23, 2017
Rochester, nyQ.Growing vegetables in old coop soil
The owners before us raised chickens and left their old coop. We had no interest in being residential chicken farmers, so we removed the coop. It was in an area on the side of the yard where I'd like to grow a vegetable garden. Do you think this would be a positive or a negative? I would think the soil would be well fertilized after housing chickens...but there's also the mulch that was put down in the coop as well in the soil. Is this a viable spot?
Answered by
Liz Baessler on
April 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Chicken manure is great for vegetable gardens, so you're in luck! The one downside, however, is that you probably don't want to use it right away. When it's raw, chicken manure can burn plants, so you want to compost it before using it. I would get a shovel and move all that poop and mulch and put it in the compost bin. (If you don't have compost, you have a great start, now!)
You can read all about the process here:
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Anonymous on
April 25, 2017Q.Garden plant repotted from the earth soil to a plant pot
Hi! When I was a child my dad planted a perennial which produced large flowers. My brother took a bulb out and planted it into normal compost without John Innes last October. We were not sure it would show itself this spring, but it has. Unfortunately , many weeds grew in the pot before this happened. I have brought it home with me now and removed the weeds ,but there are many weed roots in the compost. Q1 Can I repot it while it is growing or shall I wait until October. Q2 Shall I use Compost with John Innes?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 25, 2017A.I'm not clear on the type of bulb you are growing.
I would recommend waiting until the bulb is done flowering and the leaves have died back to remove a bulb and repot.
Do the best you can by gently weeding the pot.This will allow the bulb to finish it's growing cycle, undisturbed.
John Innes is available in different types, choose the material for an established planting.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 1, 2017Q.Planting in rocky soil
I recently moved into an area that is a former riverbed. Although the lawn is planted and has an existing sprinkler system, the flower beds are a mix of river rock and soil. Can I plant trees, ferns and hostas in this type of soil?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2017A.You'll want to research the types of trees you would want to plant to make sure they'll grow well in your soil type, but ferns, hostas and even ornamental grasses should do fine (I have a very similar issue on my property and I have huge hostas. The ferns, depending on the type, require a little bit better soil but it's still do-able).
These articles will give you some ideas about flowers and ornamental grass that do well in rocky soil:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/muhly-grass/growing-muhly-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/st-johns-wort/st-johns-wort-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/trumpet-vine/trumpet-vine-no-blooms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/mentzelia/mentzelia-plant-info.htm
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Robin Smith on
June 5, 2017
32507Q.sandy soil
Plants that grow well in sandy soil
- Answered by
DLarum on
June 5, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These articles may help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Pererapandula on
June 6, 2017
Nottingham top valleyQ.SOIL
Where can I buy the soil testing kit
- Answered by
ducatislave on
June 6, 2017A.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
this will help you find your local Extension office, they should have the soil test kits available and be able to test it for you. Usually if you tell them what you are trying to plant/grow they will tell you what to add to the soil to achieve the results you want.
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yodabear1 on
June 9, 2017
92585Q.Soil
After weeks & months of watering, my soil has become compacted. Should I loosen it or leave it?
- Answered by
ducatislave on
June 9, 2017A.I would not recommend disturbing the roots of your plants. If you are concerned that the dirt is too compacted you can go down to your local wallmart or fishing supply (sometimes even the local corner gas station) and get a container of worms. Place a few in each container and let them go to work. If the containers are outside dig up a little area near the edge and bury the worms you are adding so the birds don't see them.
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disco_jones on
June 9, 2017A.you could leave it, but for container planting there's no reason you cant go to a local bait shop and buy a dozen night crawlers. dump them in the box, they will aerate the soil for you.
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easigee on
June 13, 2017
Surrey,U.K.Q.Soil for a Vegetable patch.
Hi, we have moved in to a new house and the soil is very dry. We have built raised planters for my vegetables but need to add extra soil. What type would you suggest? Is horse manure ok and would I have to leave it a length of time before planting? Many thanks,
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 13, 2017A.Beautiful raised beds!
These articles will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fertilizer-options-for-your-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/the-benefits-of-manure-in-your-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00
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