(Adapted from Ohio State University: “Twenty Questions on Plant Diagnosis”) Kirsten Ann Conrad, Extension Agent Diagnosis of plant problems are complex questions to resolve. Many times that is no one simple answer about why a plant is not doing well and in almost every case the arrival at a decision about how and whether to…
Soils First Roses prefer neutral soil – a pH between 5.5-7.0. Do a soil sample to determine pH – you may have to apply limestone or sulfur to the soil. Give them plenty of organic matter when planting being careful not to over crowd them. The soil must be well drained, because, firstly, roses strongly…
Make sure your earth is good for the Earth. But how do you know you’re treating your soil in an environmentally friendly manner? One simple solution is to take a groSMART soilCORRECTION analysis test. A soil test will tell you which nutrients your lawn needs. So, you can add exactly the right amount. Adding too…