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Help with my soil stain please!
... it inside (bad idea) and I accidentally got some soil on the floor. What is the best method to get this soil stain out of the carpet? Thank you for any suggestions. More
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Gold soil?
...rayer plant and ivy, I noticed gold flecks in the soil. No kidding. The soil was a bit vermiculite, so I don't know if that had anything to do with it. Had been in that pot for quite some time.. over a year or two. Anyone know… More
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coconut tree soil
... place the coconut about 1/3 submerged into sandy soil. My question is, can anyone be a little more specific as far as the soil requirements for… More
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Soil Fertility Test "Found This"
QUICKLY TEST YOUR soil FERTILITY COUNT EARTHWORMS It sounds crazy, but by knowing how many earthworms are in your garden soil, you can quickly estimate your soil fertility. The best time to check for earthworm activity is in the spring when the soil temperature has risen to a minimum of… More
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Soil For Cucubits
I have not been able to grow: cucumbers, zucchini, butternut squash or pumpkin properly. The problems have been, poor growth of leaves, failure of fruit to set/grow, catterpillas under leaves and powdery mildew. I can deal with the caterpillas and the PM but I'm sure there's something lacking in my… More
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Soil Bait
Found this one, soil baits Potatoes/carrots soil bait 1. Cut potatoes or carrots into chunks. 2. Remove the potato 'eyes' to prevent from growing. 3. Make the pieces big enough and put in sticks. 4. Bury "staked potatoes/carrots" at a depth of 3"-4" deep in the ground. The stick serves… More
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Is mushroom soil good?
I was going to get a truck load of mushroom soil to put in a new garden that is shady and very moist in the spring. Someone told me it's a waste of money to use it as the nuitrents are depleted. I will need to use regular mulch when… More
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Newbie needs help with clay soil!
...rom NJ) and have trouble working in the hard clay Soil here. I'd like to start with a small raised bed with annuals next Spring. Can I just fill the bed with something like Miracle Gro Garden Soil alone or should the… More
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Top Soil question
My husband just bought me two bags of top soil to start up the garden in the front yard. The question I had before I put it down was that if I had a neutral pH top soil, will it eventually become the same pH as the ground underneath it?… More
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Dry soil
Hello, I have a raised garden and I purchased soil from a company in Maryland that specializes in top soil. The soil is called LeafGro. For the last 3-4 weeks, it had been raining regularly but my soil looks like I live in the desert. One picture shows my garden… More
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Redwood Soil?
What would be a good soil to keep my very small 1 inch Coast and Dawn and Giant Sequoias in? Would it be something like regular potting soil, vermiculite, or peat or something else? What soil should I keep them in? Right now I have my Blue Spruce in regualr… More
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Who Knows Soil??
...12'x3'x1') for vegetables. I need to fill it with soil, but unsure what to buy at my local box store. Seems like I have choices ranging from: Potting soil,… More
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where do you get your soil?
...are going to be raised, where do you guys buy the soil? I… More
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potting soil question
Hi, all. I'm from TN and have started my first garden ever. I started too big, I'm afraid, and wonder if I made a mistake using moisture control miracle grow potting mix for basically everything I planted. I did it because I have limited physical abilities and didn't want to… More
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Installing a Backyard Fish Pond Tips
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to your landscaping and offers a bit of tranquility as well. However, taking care of backyard fish ponds is not as easy as one might think. And, you have to do more than simply install the fish pond and then let… More
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Pineapple tips
...his weekend, cut the top off and stuck it in some soil. As I understand it, it takes two+ years to see a fruit. Any tips out there on maybe speeding-up mother nature. (or is it "Not nice to mess with Mother Nature"?) More
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clay soil
hello I have clay soil lots of wild weeds red clover grasses soggy areas my garden is quite large for european standards some 900 metres former gardens of mine where around 50 to 120 metres so this is big I did read somewhere adding builders sand so did that in… More
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From AcraMax Gardening Email Tips on getting rid of UNWANTED Pests
What's Bugging You? By: Kathy Bond Borie Because of the mild winter and soaking spring, it promises to be a banner year for garden pests. I'm bracing myself for the onslaught. The slugs are rearing their ugly heads already, so I've been wearing thick-soled shoes whenever I visit my garden… More
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Potting soil what to do with the used soil?
... my perennials as needed with Miracle Gro potting soil and use the same for annuals. So, I've been dumping the "used" soil in one large pile, and now I have a wheelbarrow full of dirt! :confused: haha! My question is - what should I do with all… More
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Sterile soil?
...instructions regarding gardening require "sterile soil". I may not be using the right word, but they usually are referring to a soil that doesn't have any germs. I'm just wondering if this is silly or if I should expect the gardening police at my… More
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Redwood Soil?
What would be a good soil to keep my very small 1 inch Coast and Dawn and Giant Sequoias in? Would it be something like regular potting soil, vermiculite, or peat or something else? What soil should I keep them in? Right now I have my Blue Spruce in regular… More
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Redwood Soil?
What would be a good soil to keep my very small 1 inch Coast and Dawn and Giant Sequoias in? Would it be something like regular potting soil, vermiculite, or peat or something else? What soil should I keep them in? More
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should have read soil
oops sorry :) More
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hard soil?
i have hard soil. i looked up the soil requirements for periwinkles and wedelias. both accept all kinds of soil. will these plants grow through this rock like soil? or do i really need to fix my soil? More
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Datura tips?
...s. Can anyone offer tips in planting Daturas,i.e, soil ammendments, fertilizers, amount of sun, shade etc? I've planted 7 different Daturas, so far only 3 varieties are seeded. More
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