kevinsky

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USDA Zone 4a lows to -30 Deg F / - 35 Deg C highs to + 104 Deg F / + 40 Deg C

Former interior/exterior landscaper and arborist interested in native species, water features and natural stone.

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Apr 18	answered	How can I get rid of ticks in my garden?
Apr 18	comment	How can I get rid of ticks in my garden? Carnivorous plants will not attract ticks. Their hosts are mammals like mice, dogs or cats.
Apr 18	answered	Irrigation timer with setable delay before start
Apr 17	comment	Hardy plants for wind break in the Rocky Mountain West? Most of the cedars that are hardy in Montana will get over 20 feet at maturity. They do provide shelter but do not stand up well to freezing rain or ice storms.
Apr 16	answered	How can I stop mold from growing on the surface of the soil around my potted plants?
Apr 14	reviewed	Reviewed What actually occurs for manure to become considered “well-rotted”?
Apr 14	comment	What actually occurs for manure to become considered “well-rotted”? This is a good point but can you expand on it further to make a complete answer? How would you know when the ammonia is gone?
Apr 14	comment	What are some reasons why a blueberry bush's leaves turn yellow? it's always a good idea to check what's going on in the soil. Grass roots will take compete for nutrients but are unlikely to cause the yellowing we see in the photos.
Apr 14	comment	What are some reasons why a blueberry bush's leaves turn yellow? corrected, thank you!
Apr 14	revised	What are some reasons why a blueberry bush's leaves turn yellow? edited body
Apr 13	answered	What are some reasons why a blueberry bush's leaves turn yellow?
Apr 12	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on chainsaw tag wiki
Apr 12	reviewed	Reject suggested edit on chainsaw tag wiki excerpt
Apr 11	comment	Should mulch be mixed with something else? Just as a word of caution most established trees like it just the way it is. Those leaves you removed are nature's mulch. When you mulch you should not put more than a half inch to an inch on. (about the depth of leaves you removed....)
Apr 11	answered	Is there a way to save this half-dead evergreen tree?
Apr 11	comment	Placing nitrogen fixers around established trees? I believe the goumi bushes are described here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaeagnus_multiflora and they do fix and share nitrogen
Apr 9	revised	Placing nitrogen fixers around established trees? added 1014 characters in body
Apr 9	answered	Placing nitrogen fixers around established trees?
Apr 8	revised	What kind of fertilizer should I give to an average mature shrub? added 130 characters in body
Apr 7	comment	Transplanting into seedling starter? My opinion, without doing research on the matter, is that the difference between seedling mix, potting soil and seed starter mix is small. The packaging is the main difference. What you bought should work fine.