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Comment on Preen Before or After Mulch: Which is Best for Your Garden? by Patti Norton

Patti Norton — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:52:06 +0000

I use Preen in the fall, in the early spring and before planting seeds. How does it keep weeds from growing but my flower seeds still germinate??

Comment on Groundhogs, Woodchucks, Whistle Pigs? by Avril

Avril — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:31:27 +0000

Beautiful I just got my head fill wow thanks.

Comment on How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Vegetable Garden by Bonnie Pega

Bonnie Pega — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:22:41 +0000

What you are seeing on your tomatoes are stink bugs–they look similar to squash bugs but prefer tomatoes. To battle them, use Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew or Neem Oil. Check the plants every day or so. For squash bugs on squash, catch them early–they start showing up the very beginning of the summer. They lay eggs in convenient clusters on the backs of the leaves that can be “tapped” off with the stick side of duct tape. They like to winter over in garden debris so be sure to keep the area CLEAN over the winter. Consider rotating crops every couple of years.

Comment on The Best Blueberry Varieties to Grow in Your Garden by Doug Hensel

Doug Hensel — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:05:01 +0000

In reply to Lilia.

Lilla,
Good Morning.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thought on my blueberry article. It’s fun writing these blogs. Take care, Doug

Comment on The Best Blueberry Varieties to Grow in Your Garden by Lilia

Lilia — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:38:44 +0000

Thank you for the very informative article on the benefits of growing blueberries!
Lilia B. Dubynin

Comment on Bio Tone vs Plant Tone: Which Fertilizer Is Right for You? by Doug Hensel

Doug Hensel — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:47:46 +0000

In reply to JFR. ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! Bio-tone is a great starter fertilizer for all plants in a container. I do it with all my container plantings. This fall, when I pull out my summer blooming annuals, I will use Bio-Tone when I plant my pansies and snapdragons. Thank you for taking the time to send me your question. Happy Planting, Doug

Comment on Bio Tone vs Plant Tone: Which Fertilizer Is Right for You? by JFR

JFR — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:01:19 +0000

Good Morning Doug. Are you able to use Espoma Bio-tone Starter Plus when newly planting annuals and perennials in containers?

Comment on Preen Before or After Mulch: Which is Best for Your Garden? by Doug Hensel

Doug Hensel — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:54:30 +0000

In reply to Linda McDonald.

Linda,
Good Morning.
You are good with using Preen under as well as on top of the mulch. Preen is safe to use in and around shrubs. Preen is keeping weed seeds from germinating and not hurting established shrubs or trees. Thank you for this message. Take care, Doug

Comment on Preen Before or After Mulch: Which is Best for Your Garden? by Linda McDonald

Linda McDonald — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:51:25 +0000

We just planted 2 beautiful David Austin rose gardens as well as some hydrangeas and vinca flowers. My husband put Preen down before putting down about 2 inches of good black mulch and then he sprinkled Preen on top of the mulch also. Is that too much Preen? Will it be harmful? Is Preen ok for shrub roses? Really want to know because we have 60 shrub roses and they were expensive so don’t want them to die! Please reply.

Comment on Preen Before or After Mulch: Which is Best for Your Garden? by Doug Hensel

Doug Hensel — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:12:27 +0000

In reply to Pat.

Pat,
Good Afternoon.
Sorry to read about you losing your pumpkin plants. To my knowledge Preen should not be the culprit since you mention that the pumpkins had already started growing. But, I can’t say 100%. I just don’t know what would have caused all your pumpkin plants to die. I hope that somehow you can solve this mystery. Doug