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Will Marigolds Stop Root Knot Nematodes?

Companion planting is a standard recommendation for growing vegetables. One of the most commonly…

Soil Microbes – Do You Need To Add Them To The Garden?

People are starting to understand that microbes (ie microorganisms) are very important to a healthy…

How to Get Rid of Slugs with Beer

It is getting warmer and the Hostas are growing. It is time for the slugs and snails to come out and…

Fertilizer nonsense #3: All Tomatoes Need the Same Fertilizer

Last week I showed that it does not make sense matching a fertilizer formulation to a plant type…

Fertilizer Nonsense #2: Match Fertilizer to Plants

Last week I pointed out that the concept of a balanced fertilizer did not make sense. When…

Fertilizer Nonsense #1: Balanced Fertilizer

This is the first in a series of posts on fertilizer nonsense. I’ll look at some traditional…

Transplanting – Should You Reduce Top Growth?

When transplanting trees, shrubs, or perennials, you tend to damage the root system. Common advice…

Should You Water When Plant Leaves Wilt?

When the leaves of a plant wilt it is a sign that the plant needs water, and therefore it is a good…
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