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Mike Mascio

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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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Clendon	01/23/12	10	10	10	Wow! Thanks, Mike. Such a quick response .....
Paula	01/18/12	10	10	10
j	01/01/12	10	10	10	Very fast response! Thank you
Prince Avalanche	12/06/11	10	10	10
debbie	10/19/11	10	10	9	Thanks!

Recent Answers from Mike Mascio

2012-02-01 watering seedlings:

Dawn, when a plant's leaves curl, it is a sign of shock. Given your explanation, I would absolutely agree that the cold water sent the plant into shock. As you stated, always use tepid water, especially

2012-01-26 Seedlings not thriving:

Amanda, there are many factors that could be causing your plants to die prematurely. The most likely is poor soil. I, too, am from Ohio. Our state's land is comprised primarily of clay. Most seedlings

2012-01-23 Onions and beets:

The most likely nutrient that is essential for beets and onions is potassium. Magnesium is also a possibility. Since you are adding compost to the garden, I'm sure that your plants are getting ample nutrition

2012-01-17 Garden Location:

Paula, generally, I would not recommend planting a garden in a septic field. The bacteria could be harmful and transmit to your vegetables. However, since the levels may be very low, my suggestion would

2012-01-01 Potatoes:

Potatoes require quite a bit of room to grow, so I would recommend at least a minimum diameter of 10" and a depth of 18". You must fill the pot with a good potting soil, preferably mixed with peat moss

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