tips on how to calculate fertilizer rates

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Dear Kenneth: I have never been able to understand the spreading instructions on fertilizer containers. I have several small garden plots in m

different fertilizers!

QuestionSo if I used the materials I listed, would their be some kind of deformity in the tomato growth? ------------------------- Followup To Question - Im working on my science project, and I decided to do on

onions

QuestionI have had moderate success with Spanish & Red onions,using 20-20-20 granular, should I be using a different type like 5-15-5? What would you recommend to get those large bulbs? You have given me advic

Iron in plants

QuestionI am doing a biology experiment on the effect of iron in plants. i was wondering if you had any information that would be beneficial to me. would you say that iron plays a large role in plant growth. Please

tall fescue

Questioni recently spreaded grass seeds throughout my lawn. i live in newport news, va an according to the literature being disseminated, the tall fescue is idea for this region. i would like you advice on this prod

unusual plant growth

QuestionHi Kenneth, Thanks in advance for your time. Im concerned about soil conditions in one of my beds. I planted some Spireas and day lilies last year. Now they are showing too much growth and

Fertalizer & animals

QuestionHi Kennith; Im having a real problem with the animals (Raccoons--I think) digging up plants that I have just planted. They do not eat or destroy the plants, they just dig them up and throw them aside. After

Fertilizing Ginkos.

QuestionI have a Ginko in Southern California, not too far inland from the coast (which may be pushing their range). For some reason it isnt happy. It has new growth, but it isnt blossoming like my other plan

Fruit Trees

QuestionIts getting hot now in Arizona (Casa Grande - between Phoenix and Tucson) and our spring planted citrus trees (orange, lemon, lime) are starting to exhibit more than a few yellow leaves. We are trying

Roses

QuestionHi, I have a new bed that I wish to grow roses in, what would be best to put in the soil to make it ready for the new roses? Thanks Emma Answerpretty much, the best additive for any soil is composted org

Fertilizing my lawn

QuestionHi Kenneth..Over the last 3 years you have helped me with my lawn which you may recall we had hydro-seeded with all shade seed..You gave me good advise as we now have a pretty good lawn...You suggested that

advantages and disadvantages of using fertilizers

Questionwhat are the advantages and disadvantages of using fertilizers? AnswerWhen planted in the ground, the roots of a plant will take up water and in the water you will also find dissolved molecules of fertilize

amonium nitrate in veggie garden

QuestionAm in SE Tennessee. Ive been veggie gardening in raised beds for over two years. Have rich compost piles to which I meticulously attend and add to my beds as needed. Recently got a County Extension Service s

Lawn fertilizer

QuestionI purchased a home a year ago and the lawn area is approximately 1 acre. I went through the four seasons once to see what condition the lawn is in and its painfully obvious that the lawn has been large

slow release fert

QuestionHello, I was wondering if I can use my slow-release fertilizer from last spring when I plant this spring? Does it expire? How about the other fertilizer? THANKS! AnswerFertilizer can be us

kind of fertilizer

QuestionI almost hate to ask this question,but here goes. My husband has been throwing dog manure on the new garden all winter. From two very lage dogs, I must add. Is is a good idea? Thanks for any help, Roberta

Selecting Fertilizers

QuestionWhen purchasing fertizer, recently, I intended to buy 6-6-6. The store had 6-6-6, 8-8-8 and 10-10-10 with all three about the same price (actually a little cheaper for the 10-10-10). Is there any reason not

slow release fertilizers

QuestionWhat are the advantage and disadvantages of slow release fertilizers? Thanks, Jim AnswerAdvantages of slow release fertilizer is that the nutrients are available gradually over an extended period of t

odor

QuestionI would like to use some chicken manure for some houseplants. Is there anything I can mix with manure to eliminate the smell? Answernot that i know of. chiken manure is a good fertilizer in farm field

rabbit droppings

QuestionCan I use rabbit dropping for fertilizer in my flower garders? I have a rabbit pen outside, and I just thought that when I clean up under their pen that there should be some use for the droppings. Ans