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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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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio
2012-02-11 Clivia seeds:
Once the seed pod forms and swells, you can prune them from the plant. Store the pods in a paper bag for at least a week. You can then gently dislodge the seeds and then store them in a sealed plastic
2012-01-05 Plant Lights:
Yes it is. The most common are fluorescent bulbs that emulate the sun's rays. Grow lights should be stationed 3" above the plant and left on for 10 hours per day. They can be found at most home improvement
2011-12-13 split-leaf philodendron dying:
The best thing you can do at this point is to leave the plant as is for a week and not water or fertilize. Fertilizer often does more harm than good when a plant is ailing. At this point, your soil needs
2011-12-06 Philodendron:
Yes you can, but I would not advise transplanting it until spring. The cold weather would cause transplant shock, which could possibly harm the plant. When you do transplant in the spring, I would recommend
2011-11-03 Potatoes:
Matt, based on your description, my guess would either be the soil composition or the harvesting time. Potatoes should be grown in loamy soil that has been highly supplemented with organic matter such
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