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2012-02-02 poor drainage around young oak tree:

Hi Helen, The two best ways are to either build a soil rise a few feet away from the trunk to divert water away or install a drain with underground pipe to take water to a lower part of the yard. However

2012-01-26 dying spike plant:

Hi Susan, Place the plant in front of a window, preferably a southern window to give it as much light as possible. Cut the cane back to where it is green and firm.  It will re-sprout.  I would expect it

2011-11-24 Draining pooled water:

Hi Richard,  Think about this...if the area was absolutely full of water, where would any additional water flow?  If you dig a catch basin like you describe, how quickly it fills depends on the amount

2011-11-11 soil microbes:

Hi Elizabeth, I'd be comfortable with a 10' by 10' area.  You'll need to check your pH and lime when the pH falls below 6 and you'll need to feed the microbes.  I'd use horticultural grade molasses and

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