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Frank and Vicky GiannangeloU.S.
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We will research and answer all questions about organic gardening, soil building, square foot gardening, composting, mulching, planting techniques, sustainable gardening, sustainability, garden design, and how to create a simple reflection pool to attract birds and wildlife. Over the years we have learned that plants respond to the garden's aesthetics, soil conditions, and the attitude of the gardener. The healthier the soil and soul, the healthier the plants become, and are therefore more able to resist insect attacks. | |
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There is NO EXCUSE today for a gardener to use chemicals. Perfect Lawns? Pristine Roses? Immaculate Flowers all Summer long? If you live in the Northeast/Atlantic Coast, I'll guide you down the non-toxic road to Organica - and you will not believe how easy it can be. Yes, it can be complicated, but backing off from Ortho and Scotts is not as hard as you think. Your neighbors won't believe their eyes. I have intelligent answers on soil care, bug killing, weed control and fungus-freedom! |
1. Roundup is a chemical pesticide, toxic to plant life. Vinegar is an organic method of killing weeds by just making the soil acidic so nothing will grow there until the soil is rebalanced. If you
Dear Natalie: Question #1. Re: Not flowering: Bougainvillea need a well balanced slow-release fertilizer, too much nitrogen in the fertilizer will cause excessive leaf growth, leading to delayed
You can find opinions either way about the toxicity of cedar mulch. Our experience comes from the northwest, where we had western red cedar, and it contains a substance called Thujone, and we noticed
You could try to take the cedar layer off and get rid of it, or you could just add a four inches of alfalfa mulch and mix it all together in place...that would minimize the effects....I think I would try
The best mulch is to get a bale of alfalfa hay, and break it apart and mulch with it. You can just put it right over the leaves. When it breaks down it adds nitrogen to the soil, and worms love it. Cedar
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