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- Q.I Have Pot In My Yard That Has Been Here Since We Moved In. I Wanted To Know Does Would Soil Go Bad?? Since Quarantine I Don’t - want to go the store to buy more. If it does go bad can I revive it?? Do I need ...
- Q.Soil Testing - Want to do soil test; let me know procedure.
- Q.Is It Possible To Reuse Seed Starting Mix? - I’m an Aquaponic gardener and I truly enjoy your postings. Gil Jones
- Q.Lawn Soil Used Instead Of Vege Soil Promix Brand - I made a mistake and bought premix lawn soin instead of vegetable soil mix. I didn't notice until after everything ...
- Q.Can Old Soil In A Large Planter Be Used Every Year - I have an enormous planter that I grew tomatoes in last year. The remnants of that plant are gone. The ...
- Q.What Type Of Soil Do I Need? - I would like to try my hand at propagating trimmings from several plants. I have a Pothos and some Ivy ...
- Q.Is There A Place In Burlington, Vermont Area That Would Test For Free Garden Soil For Poison? - I'm in a low income apartment building; there are 11 7'x3' garden boxes. Someone in box 8 planted and never ...
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naysteve on
May 10, 2020
94601Q.I Have Pot In My Yard That Has Been Here Since We Moved In. I Wanted To Know Does Would Soil Go Bad?? Since Quarantine I Don’t
want to go the store to buy more. If it does go bad can I revive it?? Do I need fertilizer?? Can I make my own?? I've never gardened before. I have no clue what I'm doing.
- Answered by
roseman on
May 11, 2020A.If you have some compost, bagged or your own pile, mix that in with the soils in the pot to enrich and rejuvenate it. Mix the soils in the pot up well with a small garden shovel. If nothing else, mash up a bunch of dry tree leaves and work those into the pot soils. Then go ahead and plant the pot.
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Anonymous on
May 16, 2020Q.Soil testing
Want to do soil test; let me know procedure.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You'll need to take some soil to your local county extension service. This article has all the information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
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Gjones on
May 21, 2020
70065Q.Is It Possible To Reuse Seed Starting Mix?
I’m an Aquaponic gardener and I truly enjoy your postings. Gil Jones
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sure! Either, make sure that you amend it with the appropriate microbes, or pasteurize it at about 190 F for at least 2 hours.
I do the same thing, until it gets too old to reuse. Then it gets composted!
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SuziSuzi on
May 23, 2020
K0B 1H0Q.Lawn Soil Used Instead Of Vege Soil Promix Brand
I made a mistake and bought premix lawn soin instead of vegetable soil mix. I didn't notice until after everything was planted. Will this cause a problem with my veggie garden?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It won't harm anything, but you will want to test it for deficiencies. It will not contain enough phosphorus and potassium for vegetables, but this can be, easily, supplemented.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-numbers-npk.htm
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Mamafeit on
May 27, 2020
Toledo OhioQ.Can Old Soil In A Large Planter Be Used Every Year
I have an enormous planter that I grew tomatoes in last year. The remnants of that plant are gone. The soil is in there and very wet with little puddles. It doesn’t smell good either. Can I reuse this soil? If not, how can I dispose of it
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 29, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If it smells bad, it is highly infected. I would not reuse this. Bringing it back from this state is difficult and not worth the time, or money.
Make sure that you do not reuse that container, either, unless you sterilize it. Sterilization can be tricky, so it is best to use a new container as well.
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leahlovesleaves on
May 28, 2020
90232Q.What Type Of Soil Do I Need?
I would like to try my hand at propagating trimmings from several plants. I have a Pothos and some Ivy and am wondering what the best soil is for these if they're going to be indoor house plants. Any recommendations?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You can root these in water or 1/2 peat moss and 1/2 perlite. You also can use regular potting mix. When rooted, commercial houseplant potting mix is fine to plant them.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/propagating-pothos.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/indoor-ivy-care.htm
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June 15, 2020Q.Is there a place in Burlington, Vermont area that would test for free garden soil for poison?
I'm in a low income apartment building; there are 11 7'x3' garden boxes. Someone in box 8 planted and never came back. There was an off-white granular all over the top of the soil in the box until it rained now, the plants the people planted have all died. There are also some new pearl-size mushrooms. The soil turned a red/brown color. If it were up to me, I would trash the soil, mushrooms and put new soil in box 8. The responsibility belongs to the landlord/ manager not to me, so I would like to prove to the landlord there's dangerous poison in box 8. Is there somewhere near Winooski Vermont where I can ask the soil tested ? I read on the internet, UVM will test the soil for $15.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Your best bet will be to contact your extension service in person for help. https://www.uvm.edu/extension
Here is a link for several articles about soil testing that may be helpful to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?q=soil%20test
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