epiphyllum oxypetalum

Question epiphyllum oxypetalum Hi, May I know what happen to my epiphyllum oxypetalum? Is it sun burn? I thought they are sun-loving plants. Regards AnswerDear friend, I normally limit inquiries to

Soil Conditions for Bean Plants

QuestionDo you generally prefer potting soil or plant-specific soil like roses and azaleas in slightly acidic soil? AnswerHi Sally, for beans Id want the pH around 6.5, but the soil on the poor side. It shoul

Clay soil on bottom, compost on top layer

QuestionWhen I moved into the house, there were 6 large swamp oaks in the yard that left lawn depleted of any ability for growth. I encircled the area (about 700 sqft in shape of a boomerang)with foot and half

worms in my houseplant

Questioni have centipede looing worms in my phildenderon they are brownish about 1 inch in length, and have a hard shell on them if you touch them they curl up in a hard ball. they arent millipedes that i have seen

lawn preperation

QuestionI am buying a home that has a yard with most likely terrible soil that is filled with spotty grass and rocks. There is also a medium sized tree that I would like to have removed. I like in San Di

Fertilizer: Acidic or not?

QuestionI(attempt to) raise typical garden stuff (corn. peas, tomatoes) and, in a separate area, blueberries. For the standard fare I use regular Miracle Grow fertilizer; the blueberries get the more acidic bl

Killing grass seeds

QuestionQUESTION: How do I kill the grass seeds in my garden to keep them from sprout this Spring and what should I use to do that? ANSWER: Hi, If this is a vegetable garden, Id use Treflan. Read the label ca

Pomegranate Help(1)

Questionpomegranate QUESTION: Hi, My Pomegranate is experiencing yellowing of leaves. I wonder if its due to the fungicide I sprayed few days ago or soil issues? I used the fungicide as a

Gardenia Help

Question gardenia leaves Hi Sir, I found some funny brown spots on my gardenia plant and some of the leaves are yellowing. Is it fungal infection? Has it reached flowering size yet? Im growing it on my balco

Lawn fertilizer

QuestionQUESTION: I currently live in Florida and was reading a past article regarding Mn and Mg for Florida soils. I am dealing with a lot of our clients lawns having very high calcium ratios and am curios on your

Raising sole level in horse corral

QuestionI have a horse corral that is approximately 300 ft x 35 ft. Where the horses cover is (an area about 30 x 35 ft) the elevation is about 1 foot to low. I need to bring in a soil that will compact well a

Ground cover

QuestionHi, I would appreciate any help you can give me on what to do right now for ground cover. I live in Williamsburg, Va., which is transition zone, especially for grasses. My problem is

tilling a vegetable garden

Questionreside in Colorado Springs (zone 6) and have been planting a vegetable garden for several years. However, Im looking for the most productive way to incorporate organics into my garden plot. Im plantin

water pH of 8.2

QuestionWe have moved to southern Arizona from Tennessee. Our water tested with a pH of 8.2. I tried some vegetables but they would start out good and then just stop and die. What can I add to the soil to neutralize

Soil problems

QuestionFor several years I set out periwinkle, a different color each year, in my front flower bed, and had beautiful flowers year after year. Finally, one year, the flowers did not thrive as before and looke

Type of seed that grows well in red clay soil

QuestionMy back yard will be leveled very soon (in a week or two at most) and Id like to pick the type of grass seed that will thrive in red clay soil. I believe this dirt has a ph of about 7.5 (I had it checked two

Dry soil

Questionsoil QUESTION: Hi James, I noticed that the soil in my plants looks hard ans stiff even though I water them everyday. I would like to know what can I do to make it look nice. Also, I noticed that my l

Blight in tomatoes

QuestionTwo years we havent got harvest from our tomatoes. The tomato plants turned brown and dry near the bottom. Can we plant anything this year. Thanks. AnswerHi Yolande, Thats easy to fix. Its called blos

CLAY SOIL TREE ROOTS

Questionthere are two lime trees approx 10 metres in height and 8 meters from building wall one maple tree approx 9 meters in heightis 7 metres away from building wall How much damage would it cause in a clay soil

Neutralizing ammonia in soil

QuestionI have a problem with cats peeing in my garden. First of all, can I neutralize the ammonia, (which Im thinking must be the reason for my stunted/dying plants)? Do I need to just replace the soil altogether?