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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.
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An All-Expert volunteer since 1998.
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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio
2011-09-09 Zucchini:
When young vegetables shrivel, discolor, or rot and fall off the vine prematurely, it is usually an indication of one of two problems. Either your plants are not being fully pollinated, or they are receiving
2011-06-28 Purple Fountain Grass:
You can absolutely divide it. Just take a sharp spade and splice right through the middle of the plant. That's all there is to it. They are very hardy and should suffer no ill effects. Just be sure to
2011-05-28 Why are my petunias are dying?:
There are two possibilities. My first suspicion is that you fertilized the plants too soon. After transplanting, seedlings need a couple of weeks to acclimate to their new location. This is why plants
2011-05-11 Annual Geraniums with a lil' frostbite:
The frostbite will set them back 1-2 weeks, but they should be just fine. I always recommend waiting until Memorial Day to plant sensitive vegetables and annuals. Geraniums are one of the more hardy annuals
2011-05-06 Full sun flowers:
Choices as to what to grow are a personal choice based on specific preferences, including color, size, and growth habit. My favorites for sunny areas are salvia, celosia, geranium, marigolds, zinnia, and
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