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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: 8710
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.94 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.95 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		695

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/30/09
10	10	10	10	06/25/09
10	10	10	10	06/18/09
10	10	10	10	06/15/09
10	10	10	10	06/10/09

User Comments

Thanks so much for your valuable information here! Tom from Pa.
(Thomas on 06/30/09)

Thank you so much. I will look into all these suggestions.
(markoolo on 06/25/09)

Thank You very much James, I've already resorted to red food coloring, nice to know that other people do it too.
(Sandra on 06/18/09)

Thank you so much for your quick and thorough response.
(Jennifer on 06/15/09)

More knowlegable than me:) thanks
(RJ on 06/10/09)

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Recent Answers from James L. Crowder

2009-06-29 Soil killing my flowers: Hi Sandra, soil doesn't kill plants. They may die from toxins in the soil, fungal diseases, insects, improper water, incorrect sunlight, soil compaction, incorrect pH or drainage issues, but no plant...

2009-06-18 soil around my rhubarb: Hi Sandra, Fertilize with a zero nitrogen fertilizer, if you need to fertilize at all. Use commercial fertilizers like 0-20-20, or organic products like bone meal and greensand. When planting, make sure...

2009-06-14 grading: Grading can be tricky. You need to be real sure where the water is now going to go. Getting it off your property is one thing, but you cannot do anything that would adversly effect the adjoining property...

2009-06-14 grading: Hi Elaine, If you are using clay to divert surface water, then pure clay or a clay/soil blend should work. Pure clay will divert more surface water if the grade is correct, but will hold more water if...

2009-06-13 silver soil bugs: Hi Kandy, You can drench the soil with pyrethrum, an organic insecticide, to get rid of them. Mix it at label rates and water your plants thoroughly with the solution the next time you need to water....