Using Moldy Coffee Grounds in the Garden?Can coffee grounds be used in the garden after they start to mold?
Using Homemade Lawn Fertilizer?I want to make the homemade lawn fertilizer. How much square footage does an application cover, say a 20 gallon mix out of a hose end sprayer set at 3 or 4 oz?
Using Coffee Grounds on Indoor Begonias?Are coffee grinds good for indoor begonias as well?
Giving Coffee to a Christmas Cactus?Can you give coffee to a Christmas cactus more than once a week?
Selling Horse Manure?I have horse manure to sell. What would be a reasonable price?
Using Coffee Grounds Around Oleander Plants?Are coffee grounds good for oleander plants?
Using Whey on a Viburnum Shrub?I recently moved into a new house and planted a new garden. I chose viburnum as a shrub for my pathways and I am interested in DIY methods to fertilize it. Can I use milk whey?
Using Coffee Grounds on House Plants?Can I use coffee grounds on my house plants? I have a Christmas catus and a climbing plant that I am not sure what it is, other than it has large waxy leaves. I hate to throw them out and I can't compost them because I live in a apartment.
Homemade Liquid Lawn Fertilizer Recipe?Is there a homemade recipe for liquid lawn fertilizer that can be used in a 25 gallon tow behind liquid sprayer? I have a John Deere sprayer.
What Is a Hose End Sprayer?When making homemade lawn fertilizer you say to use a hose end sprayer; what is this?
Making Organic Fertilizer?I want to begin organic fertilizer production, but I only know a little about fertilizer production. How could I begin it?
Pet Safe Lawn Fertilizer?There are some recipes for homemade fertilizer on this site. Is this fertlizer safe for pets and kids to walk on right after application?
Nitrogen Fertilizer and Curled Leaves?I have been using a nitrogen based fertilizer. I have baby bok choy and Chinese water spinach, both have the same condition. I think it's too much nitrogen. Can this cause the problem of curled distorted leaves?
Homemade Miracle Gro?I found it on here the other day, but deleted it where someone made it.
Making Liquid Fertilizer?3 weeks ago I hit on the idea to make my own fertilizer for tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. I used a plastic bin, put a tap in it about 6 inches up from bottom and put all raw bits of carots, potatoes, nothing cooked, all raw, anything that we normally sling in the refuse bin.
Homemade Lawn Food?I read the various recipes for homemade lawn fertilizer. My question is how much to make for a 6 gallon tow behind pressure sprayer?
Fertilizer for Outdoor Norfolk Pine Trees?What type of fertilizer is recommended for an outdoor Norfolk pine tree and how often should it be applied? The tree is located in PalmBeach Florida and is about 5 feet now.
Feeding Camellia Shrubs?I live in the south east of England. I have a camellia shrub in a tub in the garden. I think it needs a feed and as sequestrian iron tonic is expensive, does anyone have a cheaper alternative?
Homemade Liquid Fertilizers?I have a 5 gallon bucket with water, grass clippings, weeds, and garden vegetable leaves and cleanings brewing for about 3 weeks. Do I strain off the fertilizer tea---or I can I just dip it out of the bucket, dilute it, and apply to my vegetable plants?
Fertilizing Northern Privet?Within the last week I planted northern privet for a hedge/screen. Should I fertilize and what do I use? Most seedlings are 1-2 feet in height. They are v shaped with only 2 branches.
Recipe for Lawn Fertilizer?I used to have one with beer, some kind of dog shampoo, a golf ball to keep it shaking, Weed and Feed, and maybe something else. It was safe for kids and animals to go on it right away. Any suggestions. Thanks!
Pulverized Egg Shells for Fertilizer?Are pulverized egg shells good fertilizer? I've searched on Google and it says there that egg shells are made of calcium, and to pulverize them and put it on the top soil of the plants.
Fertilizing Watermelon and Cantaloupe?What is the best fetilizer to grow the largest and sweetest watermelons and cantaloupes?
Using Artificial Fertilizers?What are some artificial fertilizers?
Making Fertilizer from Horse Manure?How do you water it down to make fertilizer?
Advice for Feeding Flowering Plants?What do I feed my plants when they start flowering? Bloom or boost?
Using Epsom Salts on Plants?Do you add the Epsom salts (1 Tbsp/gallon of water) alone or with your nutrient recipe?
Buying Fertilizer Online?Does someone know of any place online that sells a slow release 10-30-10 fertilizer?
Using Wood Ash in the Garden?Can ash from a log burner be used in the garden?
Caring for a Clematis?What do I feed a clematis so it thrives and blooms a lot?
Effects of Too Much Fertilizer on Plants and Soil?What are the losses if using too much urea, dap (diammonium phosphate), and potassium to the plants? What is the harm to the soil?
Controlling the Odor of Rabbit Droppings Used as Fertilizer?We have our rabbits in a shed and want to use the droppings for our garden. Is baking soda the best solution to keep the smell down and would it be OK to use on our garden? We also have wild ones that come over, is it safe for them also?
Epsom Salt For Flowers?How much Epsom salt do I add to a gallon of water for flowers?
How Much Homemade Lawn Fertilizer To Use in Hose-end Sprayer?I have a recipe for lawn fertilizer made with beer, ammonia, dish soap, etc. You're supposed to mix it with water in a 5 gallon bucket. But I want to use one of those containers that you attach to your hose, (one which previously had a fertilizer mix in it).
Homemade Liquid Fertilizer?How do you make liquid fertilizer for ferns?
Natural Fertilizer for Bradford Pear and Dogwood Trees?Is there a natural fertilizer to use on Bradford Pear and dogwood trees?
Are Coffee Grounds Good for Oleanders?Are coffee grounds good for oleanders?
Fertilizing Plants Using Dish Soap and Ammonia?Please help. For fertilizing purposes, how can I tell if a dish washing liquid is soap or detergent? Also, what kind of ammonia should I use for the same purpose?Thank you very much.
Is Yeast Good for Plants?Is yeast good for plants? I have a lot of expired cooking yeast left over.
Advice on Lawn Fertilization?I haven't fertilized my Zoysia grass since May, is it OK to do it again now or do I need to wait until spring? Also, if yes what exactly should I buy? I do need weed control if possible. I live in Tennessee.
Fertilizing a Lilac?What do I feed my lilac bush with?
Can I Fertilize in Hot Weather?Should you fertilize in the summer when days are over 100 degrees F?
Recipe for Pond Plant Fertilizer?Does anybody have a good recipe for pond plant fertilizer? I think the necessary ingredients are nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous. I wonder what is in those tablets you can buy?
Making Dried Manure Pods for Fertilizing Garden?How do you make poop pods out of horse or cow manure to fertilize a garden or flower beds? The ingredients are mixed together and placed in a ceramic mold to dry and placed in garden, but what are all the ingredients that are mixed?
Using Epsom Salt on Ferns?How does Epsom salt work on ferns?
Using Fertilizer on Sandy Loam Soil?Would triple 13 fertilizer be good to use in sandy loam soil for a vegetable garden?
Using Leftover Brewed Coffee on Plants?I have read about using coffee grounds and eggshells for plants, but can I use cooled coffee? I heard someone mention it at a greenhouse, but I don't know how much to use. I usually make 1 TB for 1 cup. Any recommendations?
Using Lava Sand for Flowers and Veggies?Is lava sand good for my flower beds and vegetable gardens?
Which Plants Benefit From Using Coffee Grounds?Can I use coffee grounds on a princess flower? If I can, how much and how often?
How Do I Use Alpaca Manure in the Garden?My neighbors have Alpacas and I was wondering how the quality of their manure compared to cow manure? Also, do you need to let it set for a time like you do with horse manure?
What Can I Do If I Over-fertilized My Plants?Can anything be done to negate plants/tree being over-fertilized? All of the leaves are turning yellow and brown. I mixed my all-plant fertilizer too strong.
Homemade Fertilizers?I'm curious about using foliar fertilizers for supplementing new cuttings. I didn't see mention of worm casting tea. Would one add the molasses to that for the bubbling method, and what are the appropriate ratios of castings to water for both brewing and spraying?
Preparing Garden Soil by Adding Manure?I have access to chicken, horse, and cow manure. What is the best way to add manure to a garden getting it ready for Spring planting?
Fertilizing a Hydrangea?I have a Hydrangea and a Mallow Hibiscus each about 9 months old. They are in the ground , in poor soil. What fertilizer should be used on each to promote growth and flowers? Thanks.
Rootblast Product Reviews?Has anyone ever tried the product "Rootblast"? What were the results?
Watering Plants With Iced Tea?What are the benefits of using tea/coffee to water plants?
What is Zinc Sulfate?What is zinc sulfate?
Fertilizer for Sago Palm?What is best fertilizer for Sago Palms? Also for a Star Pine?
"Magic" Lawn Formula?Some time ago, when I lived in Florida, a person at Home Depot gave me a "magic formula" for a healthy lawn. Some of the ingredients were: Instant Tea and ammonia, along with a couple of others. It was fantastic. Can anyone provide me with the formula to be used with a 20 gal sprayer?
Are Grounds From Flavored Coffee Good For Roses?I've heard that used coffee grounds are good for rose bushes. Can the grounds from flavored coffees also be used?
Using 'Kitchen Waste' To Fertilize Plants?I want to fertilize my plants with "kitchen waste" instead of chemicals. How do I use coffee grounds for hydrangeas if used grounds are not acidic enough?
Artificial Fertilizers?I am looking for some examples of artificial fertilizers. There are hundred-far too many to list. Here is the basic difference between synthetic and organic fertilizers. Keep in mind that both types contain chemicals (whether naturally derived or not).
