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• Can you describe a sucker branch?

  Sure and while I am answering that question, I will add a few more terms that I have been asked about. Mulch can be grass clippings, wood chips, rotted leaves, straw, old newspapers or even black plastic. Mulch is basically a groundcover that does not... Posted May 20 2009, 05:17 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bud, commmon questions answered, crown, humus, mulch, organic, sucker, suckers, tree nutrients

• Will sweet cherries mature at the same time as a Montmorency Cherry tree?

  There are 2 types fo cherry trees, sweet and tart. The Montmorency is a tart cherry. The sweet cherries, such as the Lapin , usually bloom in early spring. Tart cherry trees, such as Montmorency, will bloom later in the spring. Sweet cherries are ready... Posted Apr 05 2009, 11:44 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: commmon questions answered, cooking cherries, mulch, sweet cherry, tart cherry

• How can I control Blossom-end Rot?

  Blossom end rot is a familiar disease to just about anyone who has grown tomatoes for several years. Commercial growers have issues with this disease as well as home gardeners. The disease can develop and cause severe losses if not controlled. Blossom... Posted Mar 18 2009, 04:18 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: blossom end rot disease, calcium uptake, common questions answered, mulch, Peppers, tomatoes

• What causes the green and yellow patches on my near ripe tomatoes?

  Well, without seeing a picture I am going to go with a tentative diagnosis. If the patches are hard to the touch, most likely that is a condition named 'Greenback'. Greenback only affects tomatoes . Greenback, where hard, green areas develop on... Posted Mar 17 2009, 12:58 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: commmon questions answered, greenback, magnesium, mulch, potassium, tomato fertilizer, tomatoe

• What is geotextile?

  There are a wide variety of geotextile materials on the market. They can be defined quite broadly as manufactured fiber materials made into a variety of fabric constructions, and used in a variety civil engineering and agricultural applications. Geotextile... Posted Mar 16 2009, 07:49 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions answered, geotextile, landscape fabric, mulch, weed control

• Alkaline Soil

  Soil pH can have a major impact on the success rate of your garden. Some plants like soil that is more acidic and some do better in alkaline soil. It is a good idea to test the soil before planting to make sure that the conditions are idea of your plant... Posted Feb 23 2009, 09:21 AM by bryan-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: acid, acidit, alkaline, alkalinity, clay, common questions, common questions answered, Compost, condition, drainage, material, mulch, organic, ph, plant, plant material, sandy, soil, soil conditions, y

• Any hints for planting potatoes for a first timer?

  First time potato growers can usually look forward to a good experience if they follow a few guidelines. One of the first choices one must make is selecting the seed potato. Purchase your seed potatoes by climate. Potatoes prefer cool weather and cannot... Posted Feb 17 2009, 07:47 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions answered, Compost, mulch, potato, potato seed, seed potato, sweet potato vine

• Any hints on perennial care?

  As a whole, perennials are quite easy to care for, especially if they are located in the right location and thus receive the recommended amount of sunlight and the soil is suitable. Watering the perennial plants with a soaker hose or drip system will... Posted Jan 24 2009, 08:49 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: aster, common questions, deadhead, deadheading, drip irrigation, mulch, organic mulch, perennials, sapphire aster, soaker hose

• What do I need to know about planting peppers for the first time?

  Peppers are a great plant to start a garden with. They are fairly disease free and they can take a lot of heat and direct sunlight. Do not plant peppers where you had tomatoes or eggplants planted previously. Peppers are susceptible to the same soil borne... Posted Jan 23 2009, 10:54 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: mulch, pepper seed, Peppers, planting peppers

• How can I help prevent diseases in my garden?

  One of the first measures you can take is to keep your garden clean. Sanitary practices help prevent the spread of viral and bacterial diseases. Disease can be spread by using garden tools that carry residue from a previous use. Wash garden tools with... Posted Jan 12 2009, 07:29 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bacterial disease, common questions, mulch, water application

• Could containers be over-wintered outside in colder climates?

  Yes, they can be successfully overwintered in a corner of your yard or in your garden. Containers can be turned on their sides and then covered with an insulating substance such as mulch, straw, grass clippings, or leaves. If you have significant number... Posted Jan 08 2009, 07:35 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, Container Gardening, insulating materials, mulch, peat moss

• Is moldy mulch harmful?

  Raking some older mulch may give you a good look at mold on the wood chips or decaying plant material. Mold is actually one of the factors that works along with the decomposition of the wood chips. The mold is not harmful. You can decrease the amount... Posted May 30 2008, 09:27 AM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, landscape, mulch, stone, wood chips

• More Soil Definitions

  Yesterday, I defined a few soil terms. I realized that there are more that could be added to the list, so I thought I would continue on with the same topic and go over a few more definitions. Here are some more terms that are associated with soil and... Posted Feb 20 2008, 11:36 AM by bryan-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, cover crop, crop, erosion, fertile, garden, gardening, green manure crop, humus, mulch, organic, soil, soil conditions

• Can I plant in March?

  For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which... Posted Feb 07 2008, 01:43 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: berries, bulbs, common questions, fruit trees, March, May, mulch, planting, rose bushes, trees, vegetables

• Is there a way to control insects without using chemicals?

  Man has been chasing insects from plants for ages. A good way to begin is to have a clean garden so as to prevent insects from becoming established. Pick up and remove dead or diseased plants and other overripe fruits and vegetables. Yellowing and rotten... Posted Jan 28 2008, 03:36 PM by mainspring-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, insect control, mulch, organic gardening, organic insect control