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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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2012-02-13 Raised bed gardening:

Betty, initially, compost is all you need to provide nutrients to the young seedlings. About one month after they are established, you can then add the slow release fertilizer to give the plants a boost

2011-06-12 Square foot garden; White Fungus:

Josh, it looks like a fungus is forming on the surface of the soil. It's most likely caused by the water from the soaker hose in combination with the hot weather conditions. Although it probably will not

2011-04-29 Square foot garden & Roundup:

Dick, I would not recommend it. It takes at least 30 days for the residuals from roundup to dissipate. Planting vegetables right away would not be safe.    A better solution is to mow the area as low as

2011-04-10 Indoor gardening in small spaces:

Heather, rather than try and answer every question in your letter, it would be best to start with two basics; seed starting and basics to gardening. Please read the attached and email me back if you have

2011-03-12 Desert veggie gardening, keep out birds, rabbits:

For animal control, you have four options at this point.  You can fence your garden in, attempt to trap the animal, use an animal repellent, or as a last resort use poison to eradicate it.    Fencing is

 

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