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- Q.Would It Be Ok To Aerate The Soil With A Knife - Hi, I was told at my garden centre to stick the knife into the soil to aerate the soil, my ...
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May 21, 2024Q.How Can I Get My Garden Soil Tested
Husband used garage funnel to add water to my watering can
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 22, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can flush your plants with more water if you are worried about a chemical transference.
Here is information on soil testing:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
You also can buy soil test kits in home improvement-type stores.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 27, 2024Q.Can I Get My Soil Tested At Your Location?
There is an area on my lawn that it is difficult to grow grass and thinking of putting in a flower bed
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 28, 2024
Certified ExpertA.We don't do soil testing here. Your local extension group should offer testing.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
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Anonymous on
May 28, 2024Q.I Live In Ibiza And The Only Soil Available To Buy Is Universal Substrate.
Where I live I can only buy Universal Substrate and don't have a lot of success with potted plants on my balcony. I don't know how to give my plants the type of soil they need. Or which plants to keep using this limited type of soil.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 29, 2024
Certified ExpertA.From what I've read, this type of soil is fine for all general gardening applications. You do need to add fertilizer that is appropriate for your plants. If fertilizer isn't available you can start a compost pile.
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Orangebloom1981 on
May 28, 2024
SheernessQ.Would It Be Ok To Aerate The Soil With A Knife
Hi, I was told at my garden centre to stick the knife into the soil to aerate the soil, my concern is that it might damage the roots by doing this? Also would it be better to use citrus baby bio fertiliser or a drip feeder for more slow releasing, or either be ok?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 28, 2024
Certified ExpertA.As far as the soil goes- I don't think I would go with the knife option. You can get soil to loosen up, naturally, buy introducing worms and mulching a little. They will turn the soil, naturally, as they move and make homes.
As far as the fertilizer goes- This will depend on the plant in question. Many plants have different feeding requirements and will needed to fed accordingly.
We can give general feeding information, however:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fertilizer-numbers-npk.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm
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June 24, 2024Q.I Read Somewhere That You Assist With Soil For Garden Beds… Is This True? Thank You
I’m starting up my first raised garden bed and I read on a website that your local extension could possibly help out with the soil? I’m planning a composting worm bed with the layers starting with cardboard, wood, plant waste, compost, organic soil. If you don’t do this service, do you know where I can get organic soil from? Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I’m so excited to be able to ask experts for gardening advice! Lots to read on here too & grateful for that data as well.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 26, 2024
Certified ExpertA.No, we don't provide that service but you can make your own organic soil by adding soil amendments such as compost or manure to your soil. You can buy compost since your worm compost will not be ready. Your local extension can offer more information. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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