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Expert Profile: Mike Mascio

Expertise:  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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Prestige Points: 24920
Knowledge   9.94   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.98   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.95   Best of the best
Politeness   9.95   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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User Comments
This garden is a wonderful new hobby for me, and so I greatly appreciate your help with this. Thanks!
(Richard Thomas on 11/15/08)
Thanks again and your answer covered it all. We'll se if I can grow some gourds!
(susan on 09/23/08)
Thank you so much for the info! You were very thorough and I realized that, trying not to sound lazy, maybe I'll forget about it. We have many rescu
(Paula on 04/19/08)
I appreciate your prompt response. It won't be long before I will need to plant. THANKS
(violet on 03/30/08)
I have given a 10 for Mike Mascio on all 4 areas. I came to him with several questions/concerns regarding setting up raised bed in front of home.
(Patricia Boudreaux on 05/01/07)
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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio
2008-11-15  optimizing garden soil Dick, it sounds like all you need is sulfur to reduce the ph level to near 7.0, but I would not get too caught up in all of the various nutrient levels. Although a neutral soil of 7.0 is ideal, the results...
2008-09-16  Gourds; Planting Time Susan, sorry about that. You sow the seeds directly into the garden one week after your last expected frost date next spring. I know you live in California, so this may not even be an issue. If your area...
2008-09-15  Growing roots in water You can transplant them into a pot now. Be sure to use a fertile potting soil in a 12" pot with a drainage hole. You also need to keep the seedling in a humid environment. You can mist the plants several...
2008-09-14  planting gourds Gourd seeds should be planted one inch deep and 2 feet apart. This is true for all members of the squash family. Another option is to grow them vertically on a trellis or pole. This saves space, allowing...
2008-04-19  Coal in soil Lynne, unless you plan on renovating that section by digging out the old soil and replacing it with organic materials, I would not plant in that area. Besides toxicity of coal, a subject in which I...
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