Can't figure out what's eating my chard
daisies4ever
10 years ago
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zzackey
10 years agowoohooman San Diego CA zone 10a
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Argh, I can't figure out what is wrong with my peas!
Comments (27)I cut the fronts off the bags and parts of the bottom (though mostly I couldn't get to the bottom without upsetting everything). The soil was evenly moist all the way through, so I think that answers the drainage question. But there were two places which looked a bit root-bound. Which means they are probably root-bound in the places I can't see as well. It's not super bad, but that might be part of the problem. Kind of a bummer. I didn't have root issues when I grew them in a container this size before (which is why I thought it would work), but I forgot to take into account that they were not planted so closely (I think they were more like 4 inches apart in that container). I hope opening up the bags helps. =P...See MoreI can't figure out my orange tree, looks like its dying
Comments (7)I should amend my comment to add that the other factor determining length of watering will also be your soil type - loam, sandy, or clay (or some combination). Forgot to mention that rather key piece of info :-) Even though my soil is mainly DG, it is dense in spots, so some of my trees will fill up quicker (not soaking in as quickly), and other trees look like the wells are not as full, but in fact it's more due to how quickly the water is percolating right in that spot, and not a factor of how much water it's receiving. Bottom line for you - water, water, more water! Nice big well, fill it with compost and worm castings, keeping away from the trunk, then set up your watering regime to make sure you're giving this tree enough water. And, you might consider topping some of the taller branches as well. Will help your tree recover, and will also encourage more lower growth where it's easier to pick. Patty S....See MoreCan't figure out whats wrong with my dogwood
Comments (6)as a tree .. it should be allowed to nearly dry between waterings... you should insure that the root ball has gotten water... and then not water again until it begins to dry ... more water can actually be more harmful than to little water ... and ... as in the dahlia post.. its fall .. its shutting down for the season ... i would suggest its the effects of fall .. plus the abuse of the seller who sold it for one dollar [heck.. the pot was probably worth more than a buck] ... lol ... and the transplant ... you have done what you can ... put away the chemicals ... turn off the hose.. insert you finger about 3 inches.. and only water when it is needed ... as for the chemicals ... i have perennials... annuals ... hundreds of conifers.. trees.. and thousands of hosta ... and have used chemicals once in 7 years ... please ... cut back on your chemical use.. it just isnt that necessary ... good luck ken...See Morecan't figure out what's wrong with my minis
Comments (4)In April I received a mini rose from a friend and I tried to keep it in the house for my enjoyment. However, no amount of watering carefully, full light or not kept it from declining. It started to get yellow leaves and dry up. Towards the midddle of May I took it and planted it in a big pot on my patio with some violets and gave it some rose food. It is now Aug. and my yellow rose is beautiful. It has been blooming almost since the time I planted it outdoors. I planted it on the east side of the house so it gets full sun in the morning and shade later in the afternoon and evening. Now I just need to figure out how to keep it over the cold months....See Moretheforgottenone1013 (SE MI zone 5b/6a)
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