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September 05, 2008
Susan Macchia <gardener@sbmgarden.com>
Chelmsford, MA
I acquired a Montauk daisy specimen from a friend and planted it in my
perennial garden (mid-august). I gave it a dose of organic fertilizer
and super phosphate when planting. It's been watered regularly along
with the rest of my garden (daily the first week of planting). There's
plenty of green growth at the top of the branches, but below that the
leaves are brown and look unsightly. What could be the problem? Will
it come in healthier next spring?
September 04, 2008
Susan Macchia <gardener@sbmgarden.com>
Chelmsford, MA
Couple of questions: (1) Is spring the best time to move roses? (2) Can
I plant a Dogwood, Kosa Dogwood or Japanese maple in the fall if obtained
from a nursery? Would I have better luck if I wait till spring?
August 31, 2008
Dianne <dldp777@aol.com>
Warwick RI
Hi, We have been listening to your show for a long time. You have reinforced
things I knew and given me new ideas.
Today I heard something mentioned
about neem and your chickens? Would Neem be effective for my bunnies
flea problem? And if so How would I use it? He can not be treated like
cats and dogs because of the way their digestive system works. Conventional
products poison them. (sorry this is not a gardening Question
August 31, 2008
cynthia ryan <cynplain@aol.com`>
ANDOVER MA
LOVE YOUR SHOW. FOUND ANT SOLUTION HELPFUL AND SAFEW
I AM HOPING TO FIND
A MOON FACE HIBISCUS
SUNNY SPOT. ANY PLANTING TIPS? BEST TIME TO PLANT
August 31, 2008
kevin <scubakc@comcast.net>
quincy
hi guys luv your show!!! my small problem planted a purple leaf plum
about 5 years ago and dealt with caterpillar yearly using bt or spinosad.
this year the bottom 2/3 leafs r dropping off no damage.plus a crack in
the trunk about 4" no insects visible,any ideas i have watered & fertilized.
no mulch volcanos on tree. thanks again kevin
August 31, 2008
david <davidwags@aol.com>
westwood
I PLANTED 12 CANIDIAN HEMLOCKS THIS PAST SPRING AND I HAVE NOTICIED THAT
THE TIPS ARE TURNING BROWN AND THE TOPS ARE LOSING THE NEEDLES.I STOPPED
WATERING FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS WHEN WE HAD ALL THAT RAIN, I ALSO SHOULD
TELL YOU THAT MOST OF THEM ARE UNDER PINE TREE SO THEY PROBERLY DID NOT
GET ALOT OF WATER.
August 31, 2008
connie smith <cmsmith619@hotmail.com>
boston
every year at this time when walking over my lawn my shoes become red.
assuming that this is rust what can i do for it. help connie
August 30, 2008
Joe Gracia <jgracia@cde.com>
Mattapoisett, Ma.
Is there a cure for the yellow leaves that appear on tomato plants and
eventually kill the plant?
August 28, 2008
Carole <cafirish@aol,com>
Beverly, MA
My daughter lives in Scarborough, ME and about 6 weeks ago planted a beautiful
hydrangea tree. I visited this week, and all the leaves are completely
yellow and falling. The soil is sandy and hard. What can we do to save
this tree?
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REPLY FROM THE GARDEN GUYS=====
Carole: Your plant is suffering
from stress which could be related to over-watering, under-watering or
just stress from transplant shock. Have you had particularly hot, dry
weather in ME? This hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, is shallow
rooted and adaptable to many soil types. That you have sandy soil may
indicate that this plant is drying out a bit too rapidly. Water when
the soil feels dry to the touch to a depth of an inch or so. You may
wish to put a light layer, just an inch or two, of compost over the root
zone to help control evaporation and increase the organic content of the
soil over time. Once established, this tree should require minimal care
with just an early spring pruning to shape it and encourage larger flowers.
Good luck and happy gardening!
August 24, 2008
Fernando <Flemos@comcast.net>
Fairhaven
My tomato plants have lost mostly all the leaves on the lower 2/3 of the
plants and the tomatos are going rotten on the vine. What can i do??
Also, this morning (8/24) a caller identified himself as the "Boating
Professor". I'm interested in contacting him if he sees this or you know
who he is. He said his comment was a shameless plug but it worked!!!
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REPLY FROM THE GARDEN GUYS=====
Fernando: It sounds as though your
tomatoes are afflicted with a virus or a fungus. You can remove any unaffected
tomatoes from the vine and try to ripen them indoors but at this point
it will be difficult to save the plants and I would advise removing them
from your garden to prevent further infestation of disease. Discard all
the leaves and the vine. Do not put it in your compost heap. You should
look for varieties of tomatoes with resistance to disease by looking at
the seed packet for the words 'VFM resistant'. If you are buying plants,
ask the grower. Do not replant tomatoes in the same spot next year.
Make sure you move them to a spot which has not been occupied by any other
plant in the Solanaceae family such as eggplant or peppers.
The
boating professor does have a website: www.theboatingprofessor.com
Have
fun on the water and in the garden!
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