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What are the primary nutrients utilized by plants beyond NPK?
When talking about soil and fertilizers, what are the primary nutrients in addition to NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) that play a major role in plant development?
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Is it possible to grow a mango plant in the Phoenix climate?
I've been wanting to plant a mango seed; though I live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Firstly, would a mango seed actually grow in my area? Secondly, I'm pretty new to any kind of plant life. So, does anyone have any information on germinating and planting a…
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What's the best way to cut leaf lettuces?
The last few years I've had success growing romaine and other leaf lettuces. I usually try to harvest only as much as we need for a day (or couple days). That often means just a few leaves at a time Is it best to cut the leaves as close to the…
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How to prevent my Ficus plant from growing new branches low?
I have a Ficus plant that I bought some time ago. After a while, all of its leaves fell off (I think this might have been due to too much fertilizer). Now it seems to be recovering, however, instead of leaves growing on the higher existing branches…
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How do I actually "pinch out" a pepper plant?
I've been given a few peppers plants a few weeks ago, which I'm now trying to grow inside, on my sunnier window ledges. While trying to find out how to care for them, most advice I've found seems to indicate that I should "pinch out" the top when…
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To be effective, how long does Glyphosate weed killer need to be applied before it rains?
Yesterday I used around 3 litres (approximately 1 gallon) of glyphosate (generic Roundup) around my garden. It was in the evening around 6pm.
This morning I awoke to the sound of rain. Will the rain have diluted the glyphosate or will my weeds…
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What are the differences between above and below ground irrigation?
Is there a major difference in effectiveness of delivery of water/nutrients through the use of above ground (sprinkler, flooding, etc) versus below ground (buried drip pipes) irrigation systems?
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How often should soft fruit plants be replaced?
We inherited blackcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries when we moved into our current property ten years ago.
The blackcurrants and gooseberries still seem to be giving a healthy yield and it looks like they'll go on for nearly for…
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What are the features that you should look for when buying a hydroponic system?
I'm interested in growing strawberries using hydroponics. I have read up and understand that there are several types of hydroponic systems, like deep water cultivation, ebb and flow, aeroponic, and drip feed, etc. What qualities or features should I…
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What is this plant in my lawn?
When I mowed my overgrown UK lawn yesterday, I noticed a network of thin vines. There was also less grass in these patches. I looked and found the leaves of this plant in the areas I hadn't mowed yet. I think I had assumed it was something like…
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What are the advantages of hydroponics?
From my understanding, hydroponics is essentially growing plants without soil. Instead of soil, the plant is placed in water.
Are there any advantages to growing plants hydroponically?
Are there instances where plants can grow faster if they are…
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What are some good companion veggies/flowers/herbs to scare off beetles?
I've had the biggest problems with Asian Stink Bugs (an invasive species that is terrorizing the Midatlantic USA region) and Asparagus Beetles. Oddly enough the asparagus beetles (right pic) are mostly found on my radishes, turnips and brassica,…
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How should a lemon tree with yellowing leaves, peeling bark, and small fruit be saved?
Our lovely lemon tree is in trouble... We live in Northern California. Starting mid-last summer our tree began yellowing.
We've called an arborist out to the house but the advice has been pretty useless. (Advice was to turn off all yard sprinklers…
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How do I encourage my Florence fennel to produce fat bulbs?
I have some Florence fennel in my garden that tends to grow very fast in height and to make flowers, but the base stays relatively thin.
What should I do to encourage the growth of a "fat" bulb in order to have a better harvest? Does it help to cut…
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Should peanut shells be composted?
I have read that one shouldn't compost nuts or peanut butter because of their high oil and fat content. I am wondering if the same thing goes for peanut shells? I have a lot of peanut shells and I hope I can compost with them rather than throw them…
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