Question from Bonnie: I heard you say in a speaking engagement that the “Chandler” strawberry is your favorite. Is this correct? I really like Chandler strawberries, too. I decided to plant four types, and compare them. Chandler is hard to find sometimes, but I got some plants this spring. Answer from Pat: Yes Chandler is […]
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Garden Q & A – Page 3
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Question from Barbara: I saw you at the San Diego Horticultural Society meeting and I’m a bit confused. Can you explain why one should spray pepper plants with Epson Salts? What does it do? And, what are the proportions? I can’t remember for the life of me! Answer from Pat: No problem! It’s difficult to […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Veronica: I am a landscape designer. I have a client who wants to build a pergola and plant an easy vine that will give dappled shade. His garden is in Sunset Zone 22 or 23. Can you suggest a climber for dappled shade? Answer from Pat: For dappled shade from an easy-to-grow climber, […]
Categories : Garden Q & A
Question from Trinidad: I just read on one of your books that Brunfelsias can take two shots of high nitrogen fertilizer in December and January. What kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Do I do a soil drench or spray on leaves? I care for a garden that has approximately 100 of them. I would […]
Heat and Cold-Resistant Container Plants
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
December
10th,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Question from Brenda: What are some good container plants for Oklahoma that will make it through our cold winters and hot summers? Thank you! Answer from Pat: The hallmark plants for containers in cold-winter climates are hardy evergreens. Your garden center should have a good selection. Books and magazines, especially those on formal landscape design […]
Tips for Building Raised Beds and Planting Vegetables with the Seasons
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
December
8th,
2014
at 03:50 AM
Question from Sagar: I was brainstorming/talking with Robert Abe of Chia Nursery in Carpinteria a few days ago, and he mentioned how inspiring and informative your talk and stories of your adventures in your vegetable garden at the SB Horticulture society meeting was. I hear you are full of garden wisdom and simple tools that […]
Question from Jane: When do I fertilize my fruit trees and what do you recommend? Thank you I live in Fallbrook Answer from Pat: No, I do no suggest bloodmeal as the best fertilizer for deciduous fruit trees. It is strong nitrogen and can burn. Not right thing at all. I suggested it as one […]
Question from Barbara: I bought your book and LOVE it — wish I’d had it years ago. I thought you’d like to know that I featured it on my blog www.beesandchicks.com this morning in my Tuesday’s Tips post. I understand that you are going to speak at my O.C. Master Gardener class’ graduation this May. […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Organic Gardening
How to Protect Rusty Objects in Mosaic Wall
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
November
24th,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Q. I just ran across your wonderful wall images online. I am planning on making a mosaic backsplash in my kitchen using pieces of broken pottery and rusty objects I have found in my backyard. I am wondering if you can give me advice on any special cleaning/sealing or whatever is necessary for using old […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Uncategorized
Question: I’m on a fast mission, quite desperate. I’m pulling my hair out. I have an avocado tree that has mites and is definitely languishing. Too much rain, and even though I composted loads before planting, not enough to balance out the clay. Pray I don’t get/have root-rot. Went around with a 1 inch pvc […]
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