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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.

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User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Anthony	09/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you Mike. I will definitely try .....
Liz	08/27/09	10	10	10	10	It was a very quick reply - .....
Juila	08/11/09	10	10	10	9	Thanks so much for the help!
Dawn	07/26/09	10	10	10	10
Jordan	07/09/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Mike Mascio

2009-10-19 Aphids on Pepper plants.:

Yes you could, but just make sure it is non-concentrated. As I probably mentioned in the email you referenced, mix one tbs. of soap and one tbs. of lemon ammonia per gallon of water and spray liberally

2009-09-25 Draecena and worms:

I can't say for sure how the worms got into the house except that a moth may have laid eggs near the base of the tree. The good news is that you can control them with a product called BT, short for Bacillus

2009-08-26 Tiny greenish pests:

I have never had success washing insects off plants. Many books claim this to be the first line of defense, but in my experience it is strictly a short term solution. I would try the Neem, which should

2009-08-25 Worms in Peppers:

Shannon, it can be one of several worms that infest pepper plants. These include the pepper hornworm, the tobacco hornworm, the beet armyworm, and the pepper maggot. Based on your description, it sounds

2009-08-11 Tomatoes; white spikes:

I sounds like your plants have contracted a fungus disease called powdery mildew. This disease can be controlled by spraying the plants with a copper-based fungicide. I personally use a product called

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