weeds

QuestionI dont know if you can answer this question but here goes. Every spring we weedwack the hill behind our house to satisfy fire dept. access. Generally we spray the weeds a few weeks before the wacking in orde

vegetable gardening

QuestionHello, I have a 35 x 17 vegetable garden that my wife and I take care of. We grow a few different kinds of vegetables but mostly we grow Roma style tomatoes. Its been up and running for about 5 years now and

Your cat solution?

QuestionHow do I get the sprinkler hooked into a motion detector. I do not have an automatic sprinkler system. I have looked at Lowes and found sprinklers that would work for my flower and vegetable beds

compost

QuestionCan I spread cow manure or mushroon compost on my lawn? AnswerYes you can but...compost is a great soil amendment to help improve the texture of your soil. It is not a substitute for fertilizer.  

Extra Dirt and Gravel

QuestionI dont know if you would have the answer to this question, but I thought that Id give it a shot. I am home from college for the summer, and needed something to do. I knew that my parents have pla

Growing Plumeria (Frangipani)

QuestionI live in central Florida and have tried repeatedly to grow Plumeria from cuttings in containers. Most of my efforts have resulted in slow growth, few or no flowers and insect infestation. My main ques

all vegetable plants dying

QuestionFor the first time in 12 years, our entire vegetable garden is not growing. The plants (squash, cucumbers, and eggplant)are withered and produces tiny vegetables, if any. We water regularly and u

MOLD ON ROCK MULCH

QuestionI read an answer about white, mold on wood mulch and you suggested rock mulch, which I have, but I am getting this yellow mold that turns tanish color during the day when it dries up. It was in a low growin

whipworm in soil

QuestionMy dog is recovering from whipworm. The veterinarian said the only way to rid my yard of whipworm is to dig up the top inch of topsoil and replace it with new soil or concrete. Are there any alternatives to

Severe Lawn Problem

QuestionQUESTION: We have tried for over 10 years to grow a nice stand of grass in our front yard. We have added topsoil and peat moss to the soil. However, we can get grass to sprout but it will stop gr

Soil fungus/spores in garden

QuestionWe live in the Phoenix area and have several raised vegetable gardens. We are having a problem with soil fungus/spores that are specifically damaging our tomatoes. The leaves curl up and dry out and th

No tomatoes

QuestionI along with most of my neighbors in Cordova, TN (Memphis) are having the same issue with our tomatoes. The plants (leaves and stalks) appear to be exceptionally healthy. Each plant has produced a lot

soil errosion

QuestionBehind my house they are building a complex. According to the plans the elevation of the complex should come to a very gradual slant until it is even with my yard. However, the developer did not truck away t

coffee grinds

QuestionI have been told that adding coffee grinds to the soil around our sago palm is helpful. What are the benefits of using coffee grinds? Can I use coffee grinds around all of my plants? AnswerHi He

residue

QuestionHi. I dont have a photo because my husband turned the soil over after seeing it, but my question is this. On the top of our soil (of our vegetable garden) there was a turquois colored either powder or moss l

Asian Jasmine Cover

QuestionHello, Thank you for any help you might give me. My yard man just planted some ground cover around a horrible tree I have....grass never grew around the area but tons of little baby growths from the tree do.

hard to grow on soil...

QuestionI live REALLY close to the beach, you only have to dig a few inches down to hit sand. We have some lawn and a few plants. I dont want to invest a whole lot of time and money into because I am a renter, but w

white fungus on crab apple tree

QuestionDear Mr. Crowder, We just noticed a lot of white fuzzy growth/fungus on our crab apple tree. We have lived at this location since 1998 and this is the first time we have ever seen th

Soil around foundation of garage

QuestionJim, We are looking at purchasing a new/old home. One we have looked at has a brick garage. Its about 80 years old and in great shape. The garage sits about a foot below soil surface. This is present all ar

What will grow in my strange soil?!

QuestionHello! I have a mound in my front yard that is prone to weeds. Its is overcome with dandelions and other unknown small weeds. I am looking for a plant that is somewhat attractive - that will overcome the wee