Question: |
What
should I do when the blooms die
on my flowers? |
Answer: |
All
flowers need to be disbudded to promote additional blooming.
However, don't just pull off the blossom; remove the seed head,
also. Go ahead and remove the bloom down to the stem. |
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| Question: |
Is
there anything special I should know before planting
potted plants? |
| Answer: |
Don't
forget to scratch the roots to loosen the soil around them. But
follow this simple rule: Don't scratch the roots any harder than
you would scratch your head. (Please
Note: This rule was made up by a bald guy!) |
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Question: |
When
should I fertilize my lawn? |
Answer: |
Fertilizer
can be applied from the 1st of March throughout the growing season
at six- to eight-week intervals. After all the leaves are gone
from the trees, you should apply a winterizer fertilizer. |
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| Question: |
What
do the numbers on fertilizer sacks mean? |
| Answer: |
The
first number is the amount of nitrogen, which affects above-ground
growth and aids in foliage color.
The second
number is the amount of phosphorus, which affects rooting
and blooming. It aids in vigor of the plant and quantity
of foliage and fruit.
The third
number is the amount of potash, which boosts the output of
the plant. However, soil along the Front Range is naturally
high in potash, so this is not a significant factor. Potash
is a scarce mineral which occurs naturally in the ground.
It is principally used as a source of potassium, which all
cultivated plants need to be able to grow. |
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Question: |
My soil is
nothing but good old Colorado clay. What can I do? |
Answer: |
The
key to gardening in Colorado is soil. Apply 3 inches of organics
on top of your clay soil, which should be rototilled to a 6-
to 10-inch depth. We recommend Nature's Yield® Compost. |
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Question: |
I
found worms on my plants.
What should I do? |
Answer: |
Use
Ferti-lome Dipel Dust ® (Bacillus Thuringiensis) for
tomato hornworms and cabbageworms. It should also be used for
tobacco budworms, which are normally found on petunias and geraniums. |
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Question: |
I
have ants on my plants! What
can I use to get rid of them? |
Answer: |
Ants
LOVE aphids. Ants on your plants is a sign your plant has aphids.
The leaves will also be sticky. We recommend you use Sevin®,
which is an insecticide.
Remember, ants by themselves do no damage. On the other hand, they're not
capable of making peonies bloom, an old wives' tale you may have heard. |
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