1. How can I get my soil tested? Published: September 03, 2008
2. In soils with high levels of calcium carbonate and low levels of gypsum, what soil amendment may be used to provide better soil tilth? I live in New Mexico. Published: August 07, 2008
3. We heat our Minnesota home with a corn-burning stove, which burns dried corn cobs at a very hot temperature so that all is left is a little brick of ash each day. The guy who sold us the stove said that the ash was full of nitrogen and makes great lawn fertilizer. I was wondering if that's true. Published: May 15, 2008
4. What does fish emulsion do and can it be used in container plantings? Published: April 22, 2008
5. When and with what do I fertilize blueberries? Published: April 09, 2008
6. I chop my vegetable vines, leaves, peelings, etc., and leave them in the garden. I pull a little soil over them and till everything in by late fall. Is this an acceptable practice to use instead of a compost pile? Published: March 07, 2008
7. I need to know how to raise the soil pH under large Ponderosa pine trees. Published: March 04, 2008
8. We had our soil tested at our local Minnesota Extension office. Our fertilizer recommendation was 15-0-30. I am having trouble finding fertilizer that is anywhere close to that NPK ratio. What would you suggest? Also, how late in the fall can I fertilize shrubs and lawns? Published: February 20, 2008
9. What are some organic fertilizers for new lawns? Published: January 08, 2008
10. I just got soil sample results back from the Extension office for my blueberries. I have two patches, one of which came in "looking good" at 5.0 pH and the other on the low end of what is recommended at 4.2 pH. In the soil recommendations, they didn't recommend lime. I am a bit worried about the 4.2 pH; will my blueberries be OK at that low of a pH? Published: January 07, 2008
11. Do I need to use a lawn fertilizer containing potassium? Published: January 07, 2008
12. Do I need to apply lawn fertilizers with micronutrients? Published: January 07, 2008
13. Why does my St. Augustine lawn turn yellow? Published: January 07, 2008
14. What is the best fertility recommendation for my yard? Published: January 07, 2008
15. What sources of calcium can be used by organic gardeners? Published: January 07, 2008
16. Is there an organic source of potassium for my vegetable garden? Published: January 07, 2008
17. Is there an organic source of phosphorus for my vegetable garden? Published: January 07, 2008
18. How much manure should be added to a vegetable garden? Published: January 07, 2008
19. Are nutrients in organic matter immediately available to plants? Published: January 07, 2008
20. Should I use a product containing fertilizer and herbicide on my lawn? Published: January 07, 2008
21. How much fertilizer should I put on my lawn? Published: January 07, 2008
22. Can we grow blueberries in Kentucky? Published: December 21, 2007
23. I recently moved to Temple from Bellaire (Houston) and brought along an extensive collection of crotons, plumerias, gingers, etc. Before, I watered with well water. Now, I water with City of Temple water. My crotons that are supposed to be almost maroon in color are now yellow. Is this some sort of deficiency in the water? Published: December 21, 2007
24. Can cotton seed hulls be used in a daylily bed or will they defoliate the daylilies? Published: December 21, 2007
25. My sugar snap peas are not doing well. We have been very dry here, but have been watering every other day. They are turning very light green and brown and some have dried up altogether. Can I salvage any of them? Published: December 21, 2007
26. I have planted lupines in full sun, as indicated on the tags, for several seasons. But I have had no success getting them through the Minnesota winter. My mother says they grow wild in the ditches. Is there a trick to this? Published: December 19, 2007
27. My large Christmas cactus isn't doing well. Healthy branches turn yellow and eventually brown and die. Meanwhile, my smaller, younger Christmas cacti look fine. What can I do? Published: December 19, 2007
28. My hardy kiwis are now several years old and growing at the rate of 15 to 20 feet per season, but there are no signs of flowers. Any suggestions? Published: December 19, 2007
29. Why should I take a soil sample? Published: December 19, 2007
30. What do the numbers on a fertilizer bag mean? Published: December 19, 2007

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