science fair- sand quality

QuestionHi, i was thinking of doing sand quality tests for my science fair- if childrens play sand was really safe to play in. Can you recommend me any tests on the sand that I can do? I know one of the

curling leaf on yucca

Questionhi there. i have a yucca..and love it..however over the past month or so i have noticed that the leaves are beginning to curl. there is no discolour amongst the leaves, they are all looking lovely and green.

Beads/Eggs in soil

QuestionHello, I have many potted plants that seem to have a lot of yellow or green beads in the soil. My friend who knows more about gardening than I do says theyre eggs and that I should repot all of the plants.

Growing grass over old garden area

QuestionI have 2 vegetable garden plots in my backyard. They measure 10 ft. x 25 ft. approx. Were there when we bought the house 2 years ago. Tried gardening but do not have the time, plus have a 1

brown patch

QuestionMy lawn is 2 years old and has several large areas that flare up every winter. I am trying hordicultural corn meal right now. Will this eventually calm down? AnswerHi Scott, Brown patch is difficult t

Grading the soil around the house

QuestionMy basement is a little moist, and I was advised to grade the soil around the house so rainwater doesnt seep into the foundation. I have been using topsoil for the smaller side of the house. It is the cheape

Wet soil

QuestionI have one area of my yard that stays wet most of the time. Are there any plants or grasses I could plant which would suck up the water & help dry out the area? Thanks Dennis AnswerHi Dennis, Yes there are.

cat feces

Questionhow do i keep the cats from dropping and burying feces in my gardens and new grass seed. i have pit screenig in some area but they just move to antoher spot thanks nicole AnswerHi Nicole, There are several

Beads or Eggs in Soil - I know I shouldnt panic, but...

QuestionJim, I know you told Brian not to panic, but Im there already. Im working on my 2nd Dracaena Fragrans Massangeana (Corn Plant)--one died already of fungus, supposedly a good indoor plant that needs med

36deep cracks appear in yard

QuestionDenver,CO 5000sqft treeless backyard facing South. Hot sun all day, Yard was literally woody weeds/chickweed field, 5yrs ago at move-in. Finally established a yard from seed. The only tree in yard was old dy

Soil: CEC

QuestionWhat is Cation Exchange Capacity, and how does CEC affect overall health of a plant? AnswerHi Heather, heres a simple explanation as it pertains to soils. Many plant foods (Nitrogen, Etc.) are positi

silty loam

QuestionQUESTION: I wish to increase the infiltration rate of a soil to around 1-2 per hour to sustain a rain garden. Would coarse sand be an option ? ANSWER: Hi Allan, Coarse sand should work fine. The amoun

Foul odor in water logged soil

QuestionI just recently began a landscape project and have come across some issues which I hope you can help me with. Quick background, I live in Los Angeles and my soil is a heavy clay and drainage is abysm

Drainage

QuestionHello, My yard is made up of clay type soil. I have dug a trench, installed corrugated drainage, wrapped it in landscape fabric and added gravel. The drainage is below ground level to ensure water will flow

H20 to replace potting soil

QuestionHi James, I was wondering, is it ok to have house plants growing in vases, the roots sumerged in water instead of using potting soil? If yes, how would I feed these plants? Which kinds of plants would be bes

sand

Questioni have put sand down in my yard to bring the land level up i have had a small section down for about two months now and it has no grass on it. the bigger section has packed and had a full lawn grown in. I wo

soil and early thaw question

QuestionHi there, Im dont know where you are, but where i am right now (north of toronto, canada) we are having something called shinook winds.. Where normally -10 degree temperatures rise to the teen positives f

NATURIZE Fertilizer

QuestionHi Mr. Crowder, Do you know anything about a fertilizer called NATURIZE I liked it. I first used it around 2004. I bought it from a Wal-Mart in Palatka Florida when they were having a type of promotional th

lawn flooding

QuestionJames, I have an outside, screened in area in the back yard. When the major rain storms come and the rain is coming quickly and non-stop, it rises above the patio level because it is not draining int

Naturize Plant Fertilizer

QuestionQUESTION: Ive heard that the Naturize patent has been sold. Does anyone know if this wonderful product will be marketed again -- possibly under another name? My plants are Naturize junkies, and n