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Expert Profile: James L. Crowder

Expertise: I can answer questions about soils, soil amendments, drainage and proper planting. I have extensive background in homeowner labeled pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) and their proper use. I can also answer questions about the growing requirements of specific plants

Experience in the area
I have 34 years experience in the lawn and garden business split fairly evenly between the retail nursery business and wholesale distribution of consumer lawn and garden products. From 1990 to 2000 I co-hosted a weekly call-in talk radio program in Memphis, TN.

Organizations
Garden Writers Association Horticultural Board of the Mid South Fair

Publications
Green Thumb Magazine - out of print

Awards and Honors
Past president of the Memphis Horticultural Society. Past president of the Memphis Bonsai Society.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 6160
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.93 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.94 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		514

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/03/08
10	10	10	10	09/01/08
10	10	10	10	08/18/08
10	10	10	10	08/18/08
10	10	10	10	08/07/08

User Comments

My question was posed late one afternoon and I received an excellent and knowledgeable answer early the next morning. Can't get better than that!
(Debi on 09/03/08)

Well done Jim! Appreciate your almost immediate response. Pulling up a plant, and heading to a nursery!
(Schell Snyder on 09/01/08)

Will do , thank you so much, Don't know how I got along without you guys
(Mike on 08/18/08)

Thank you, Jim! That's what we've started to do. Plans are in the works to eventually revitalize the lawn, and hopefully correct this problem. Than
(S on 08/18/08)

very good!
(Annette on 08/07/08)

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Recent Answers from James L. Crowder

2008-09-03 soil mixture for out door pots for growing reeper vegetables: Hi Kasi, Adding coarse rock or gravel to your soil mix will speed drainage and filling the pot 1/3 to 1/2 full with gravel and then adding soil will also help. Gravel dries much quicker than soil and...

2008-09-02 Fungus and fungus gnats in Miracle Gro Potting Mix: Hi Debi, Mold/fungus/mushrooms are likely wherever there is decomposing organic matter and moisture. Fungus gnats like the same conditions. Miracle Gro potting soil gave them what they needed to survive...

2008-09-02 Fixing my terrible lawn!!!: You can use these products anytime the temperature is above 40 degrees and below 85 degrees. Broadleaf weeds are easier to kill when they are young and actively growing. Cut your yard, let them re-sprout...

2008-09-02 Fixing my terrible lawn!!!: Hi Will, All the weeds you mentioned are considered "broadleaf weeds" and can be easily killed with any broadleaf weed killer. I don't know what product is available in your area, but look for 2,4-D...

2008-09-01 planting in soil that has cat feces/urine in it: Hi Frances, Test the soil pH. It probably is acidic. You can loosen the soil, add lime (how much depends on the soil test) and organic matter and make the soil useable again. Measure the sunlight for...