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Mike Mascio U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 674	I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.
Tom Alonzo U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 1973	I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.

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Mike Mascio

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I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.

Tom Alonzo

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I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.

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2009-11-05 Persimmon Tree - fruit not tasty:

Hi Linda, Thanx for your question. Your question is a bit outside my expertise. I'm not a fruit tree expert. However, I can refer you to an expert here on the site, Nick McCann, who is knowledgeable

2009-11-05 growing trees indoors:

Hi Mark, Thanx for your question. Rowans and oaks in general, are deciduous trees which require a cold, winter period in order to remain healthy. Trees like this go into a dormant state during the winter

2009-11-02 Cross pollination:

Hi Ronald, Thanx for your question. In general, plants that cross-pollinate will produce seed which results in a hybrid of the two. Occasionally, the seed will be sterile or the the ovaries will fail

2009-11-02 crepe myrtle seeds:

When the pods begin to turn black, that is the sign that the seeds are now viable for planting. You can now sow them in plastic or styrofoam pots, whichever is most convenient and affordable for you. Once

2009-10-29 crepe myrtle seeds:

The pods should be dry and will break open simply by rubbing them lightly between the palms of both hands. Just be sure to dislodge them over a container because they will fall out easily. Do not plant

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