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Anonymous on
September 15, 2015Q.convert play area to vegetable garden
I have a 20' x 15' plot which held a play structure until it reached the end of its service life. The structure is down and I am converting this area to a vegetable garden. I've pulled up the weed barrier, but there is still about 6 - 10" of pine wood chip mulch. Can I simply rototill this into the soil? Will the pine wood chips interfere with the vegetables we want to grow next spring? Is there anything I can mix in while rototilling that will accelerate the decomposition of the pine wood chips?
- Answered by
bumblebee on
September 16, 2015A.Have you considered removing the chipped pine and using it as a mulch elsewhere? It involves a bit of labour and some expense perhaps depending on where you live but it may improved vegetable growth and productivity if you import some fresh soil high in organing matter plus add any composted material you have already. Just some thoughts. Good luck. ?
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Stephanie Allison on
September 18, 2015
Paris suburbsQ.best season to start planting shrubs and flowers
What is the best season to start planting shrubs and flowers? I am about to embark on a new gardening project. With no real experience with gardens, I have been very successful with obtaining beautiful floral balconies. However, I will soon start to work on my son's garden and would like to know what can be done over the autumn and winter months - Currently there are several shrubs in the garden but I would like to plants some perennials and cover a wall (approx. 5 meters long). Any general advice would be appreciated.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 21, 2015A.It sounds like a wonderful garden project and we would love to help you get started.
Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and perennials. Make sure the plants receive plenty of water to become established before they go dormant for winter.
Here are some links to articles to help you get started.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/landscaping-shrubs-for-nearly-any-purpose.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting/how-to-start-your-flower-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting/how-to-build-a-flower-bed-starting-a-flower-bed-from-scratch.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/foundation-plants.htm
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yboone1976 on
February 18, 2016
Johns Creek, GeorgiaQ.Creating botanical garden using Latin names
Where would I begin researching about how to create with my Latin students a botanical garden with the plants bearing their Latin names? I am thinking in terms of space I would need, types of plants, skills necessary for planting, etc.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 19, 2016A.Here are some links to help you get started.
Gardening Know How is a valuable tool to research anything gardening!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/latin-plant-names.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting/how-to-start-your-flower-garden.htm
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Llumovic on
March 28, 2016
60803-2736Q.how do I start a veggie and herb garden
When and how do I start a veggie garden and herb garden outside? I have no idea when to start or how to place my seeds. Or even starter plants. What work well together/next to each other?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 30, 2016A.We have so many articles on our web site that will help you with your new garden!
Start a list of what you like to eat and what you would like to grow.
Research your growing zone to determine when you can start in the garden.Here are a few to get you started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/companion-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/the-layout-of-your-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-design.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/how-to-plant-a-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/plant-herb-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/edible-herb-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/companion-planting-in-your-herb-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Hello2016 on
May 4, 2016
Atlanta, GAQ.Backyard next to a pond
I want to do do some edible gardening in my backyard. Will it attract snakes??
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2016A.A garden won't necessarily attract snakes. If you have snakes in your area they may be found in your garden, but they may be there to help you by eating pests, insects and other rodents.
Here are some articles that have more information.https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Snakes-Away
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/getting-rid-of-snakes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-snakes-to-gardens.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Debra Winston on
May 9, 2016
Carbondadale, CO zone 1AQ.designing and sowing
Is it better to run my vegetable rows N to S or E to W?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2016A.You can plant your row either direction!
You can even run the rows diagonally, or even plant in squares.
Changing how you plant your garden and how you design your gardening space is a personal choice.Here are some links that will help you and give you even more ideas!
Happy Gardening!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-design.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/the-layout-of-your-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/tips-for-the-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-a-vertical-vegetable-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Barbaricerik on
August 2, 2016
91354Q.Starting a garden
I'm starting a small garden in my backyard to grow herbs and such for medical purposes and I don't know what soil to use. I dug out a square plot within my grass backyard and I built a wooden border to separate the grass from the garden. To keep everything as organic as possible I don't want to use the dirt that lies in the plot at the moment, as I fear the years of fertilizer and other chemicals that's been seeping into the dirt will have a bad effect on the plants. As this is my first time, I do not know what mixture to use or basically what to do at this point. Advice would be very helpful, thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 4, 2016A.What a great gardening project!
You may not need to replace the soil, but only amend it for the best start to a new garden.
You should start with a soil test.
This is the only way to know what is really going on in the soil.
Your local County Extension Office can help you with a soil test for a small fee.I'm listing a link to help you locate your nearest office and several articles that will help you get started with your Herb garden!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/plant-herb-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/edible-herb-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/general-care-for-your-herb-garden.htm
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