Fertilizer for Kalanchoe and Rose

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, which NPK should we use for Kalanchoe and Rose ? I read one article told NPK 2:1:2 good for blooming Kalanchoe flowers, another article said NPK 1:3:1 is better. Im confused now. Ditto for ros

Zoysia Care

QuestionYou mentioned in one of your answers that putting down a slow release fertilizer, like Milorganite is only part of the answer then went on to say that slow release Nitrogen (3-1-1) is the perferct food for t

weed and feed fertilizer

Questiontwo weeks ago i applied scots weed and feed fertilizer to my lawn. the lawn was not wet and my wife had just cut it also. we are first time homeowners. being hasty i did not read the direct

tomato root problems

QuestionI have an unexpeceted wilting of a tomato plant. AllExperts say, all fingers point to some sort of root problem. How do I check the root system of a well established tomato plant in the ground? I live in Cen

nitrogen & 10-10-10

QuestionI am a first time gardener in Georgia and think I put to much nitrogen on the vegetable garden. Starting with a plot that has been grass for over 30 years. everyone told me, in this area you have to add a lo

making fertilizer

Questiona person at a home and garden show recently told me that if you boil the limbs and leaves of a weeping willow tree, it will make excellent fertilizer for your plants. Is this true? AnswerIndole-3-Butyric Ac

too much horse manure

QuestionI added a large dose of horse manure and grape compost (from a local winery that also has horse stables)last winter. This spring, our vegetables are very stunted and yellowish. I live in San Jose, Ca. and my

Using wrong Fertilizer

QuestionThis morning I used Miracle Grow on all my outdoor plants, including flowers...I realized later that I had used miracle grow lawn fertilizer. We live in a very sandy soil region. Will my plants

Fertilizer for Zoysia Sod

QuestionMy lawn has just had new Zoysia sod put down. Location is S.C. What kind of fertilizer should I use, when should it be fertilized and how often should it be fertilized? Thank you for your help. Answe

impatiens

QuestionI have a bed on impatiens under a pine tree. It has a southern exposurer in Michigan. Last year I put peat and topsoil into the bed. This year I used Colorburst 15,30,15 plant food in the s

what is the best use of used coffee grounds

QuestionI understand that used coffee grounds act as an good fertilizer---but for what and how do you apply. AnswerI sure do hope you like coffee, Richard. Because Earthworms LOVE Coffee grounds. Im not kidding.

soil alkaloids

Questioni had sent you a question and you replied. what it is my friend has an antique yellow rose bush and this spring instead of it being a yellow rose all the roses turned red and thats why i asked if the soil al

fertilizing evergreens

Question I live on a largw agreage with over a hundred evergreens I have used 11-34-0 & 11-62-0 fertilizers from a farm supply store. Why is there no potassium in this type of fertilizer and is this goo

Fertilizing new grass

QuestionI have new grass and didnt spay or do anything to the ground before hand. I tilled the soil up and then planted grass. I didnt do a lot of research on it and just did it on my own. I have new grass which is

Nitrogen

QuestionHow much nitrogen is recommended to make my grass greener without damaging it? Denver,CO AnswerSlow-release Organic Nitrogen is the ultimate fertilizer for Lawns. Dont be fooled by the low numbers on the c

Composting grass where Bonus is used

QuestionI have used Bonus S for many years on my Lawn, with good results I might add, but my question is can I use my grass clipping and leaves from my yard for making compost for my flower beds and vegetable garden

leaf smut???

QuestionI think I have leaf smut and it has spread across my entire yard due to the spores getting in my dogs hair and him rolling around all over. I took pictures and would like your opinion and also a way to

Pelleted Iron on my lawn

QuestionI saw a local garden expert on TV last week. He suggested putting pelleted iron on the lawn to keep it green. I bought a bag. It doesnt say to put it on before a rain is due, or just after.

pet safe lawn ferterlizer

Questiondo you know of a pet and child safe weed and feed fertilizer? AnswerChemical weedkiller is bad for everyone. Its got legally mandated warning signs all over the container. But it makes a lot of

grass is yellow

Questionmy grass has yellow spots in certain area, and i put fertilizer and it wont grow and it dyes automatically, whats causing this, and what can i do to make it grow green again? AnswerDepends. If the Yel