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    GOPHER -- Someone posted about a product?

    I read somewhere on here or the chicken site a product that you sprinkle on the lawn and it doesn't kill but rids the area of gophers and moles. ANYONE recall what that product is? I think it may of been something like UNCLE ?/ Thanks so very much. Dilly
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    Trumpet vine

    Happy to report that the trumpet Vine cuttings I took a month ago and transplanted have taken and doing great. For about three weeks they looked dead, but I read where it takes about this long for them to go out of shock and do their thing. Which they are.:D Cannot wait to see them take over...
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    Planting zones

    Where can I check to see what sone I am in? LOL and not the spaced out one.
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    Square foot gardening question

    Hello. Can someone that is familar with square foot planter gardening tell me how many lettuce I should put per square. I am thinking of planting batavan, butterhead or crunch. I know iceburg takes up more space and If I plant some of that it will be very little. Anyone have any experience...
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    Watermelon help

    I wasn't happy with the plants I had in the ground, so yesterday i dug everything up and built one foot wide by twelve foot long boxes open on bottom. I used 2x6's. I replanted the plants and today they are standing tall and look happy. Has anyone ever tried growing watermelons in riased...
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    I NEED suggestions PLease

    Hello, I have a couple large planters probably two to three cu ft. And I want to put some sort of flowering tree type thingy ma jig, in them. I wanted to plant rose trees but was told they would not do well in containters. I need something that will withstand being left outdoors year round...
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    Alternative to Trex

    Hi everyone. I found a product that may be a much better alternative (maybe not) but check out the Woodgrain fiber cement siding. It is water resistent, comes in many sizes, I just saw it for $7.24 for a 12 foot board 8 14 inches wide. COuld be a very good alternative. I priced out trex a...
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    Steer Poop compost blend

    Hi, I just bought a steer poop compost blend. It says for veggies and flowers. Can I add this to my planter boxes and plant veggies immediately or should I give it some time to do its stuff? Thanks allot guys. And I apologize for all the newbie questions, but this is fun. Dilly Girl
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    Anyone use Vermiculite?

    Has anyone used vermiculite or perlite?
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    Soil Testing HELP?

    Hi, I want to have my soil tested. Do I have to take a sample in someplace to have this done. Or can I buy some sort of testing strips that tell me the same thing? I need to tests some trees I planted in tubs, as well as the soil I am putting into my raised beds. Please help advise a newbie...
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    Compost Barrels

    Hi, When using a rotating compost barrel, what is the best way to get it going. Do I just start dumping coffee grounds and lawn clippings in? Is there any method of starting one off on the right turn so to speak. Dilly Girl
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    Raised planter boxes?

    Hi, I need help -- Going to the lumber yard and need to know how high the planter boxes should be? Is 12 inches sufficient or should I go higher? The soil under this is not at all that great so I need to depend on the filler for plant frowth. Thanks so very much. Dilly Girl
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    Can I mulch with oak leaves

    Can I safely mulch with oak leaves, these are the tiny live oak not the big pretty oak leaves? I have an area where they are a foot deep and under are dark and clumpy. Can I put that on trees and tomato plants safely? Dilly
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    growing fruit trees in wine barrels?

    I have just planted half a dozen drawf and simi drawf citrus trees in half barrels. And will be doing the same with fruit in the next couple weeks. This is my first time attempting to grow in barrels. Anyone else do this, if so how is it working out for you?:cool: Thanks Dilly
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