Q: I want to turn the soil in my garden bed. How deep should I dig, and when should I do this? A: (Tammy Algood) For most flowers and vegetables, 8" is deep enough, although some deeper-rooted plants may require you to dig 12" deep. You should always dig when it's lightly moist but not wet; to test this, make a ball of soil in your hand and tap it. If it breaks apart, it's fine
Q: I have just moved into a new home, and this is the first time I have ever had to mow grass. Can I mow at any time, and are there any guidelines I should follow?A: Here are a few basic suggestions that should help you take good care of your lawn: - Don't cut grass too short: leave it at least 1" or 2" high.
- Don't let it get too long.
- Don't mow when the grass is wet.
- Change your mowing.pattern.
- Try to use a mulching mower so the grass clippings can be left to fertilize the lawn.
Q: My compost pile has developed a bad odor. Is it ruined? How can I solve the problem? A: It's most likely salvageable; the odor is probably coming from one of the following sources: - The compost is probably too wet.
- There could be too much "green" material in it.
Try adding more dry materials such as dried fall leaves, straw or wood chips to it, and make sure they're mixed in well. Money-Saver Tip: Garden plants can be expensive, so you want to make sure you have the right growing conditions. Before you go to the garden center, spend a few days looking at your yard. Draw a rough sketch of the places where you want to put plants, making accurate marks of how much light each area gets. When you're finished, you can be sure of buying the correct plants for the area.
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