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removing bermuda grass
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Hi all,I am aware of the various non-Roundup ways to (attempt to) get rid of bermuda grass. I recently went to a class at the Desert Botanical Garden "After the Lawn is Gone." The instructor…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Denzin Aug 3, 2014.
can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacq Davis Jan 26, 2014.
newly planted fig tree's leaves brown
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Hi all,I grew a lovely two foot tall fig tree in a pot from a cutting. I planted it about two or three weeks ago in a sunny spot and its leaves are now not as vibrant and happy looking, and some are…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Powell Gammill May 13, 2013.
problem solving: caliche and soil testing recommendations?
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Hi all,I am considering getting some soil testing done because of a strange problem in my yard. Can anyone recommend a company that will do residential and won't cost me an arm and a leg? This is…Continue
Tags: not, growing, tree, Sissoo, testing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Ulici May 9, 2012.
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Powell Gammill replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion removing bermuda grass
"Well, just read of a new way to remove Bermuda. Probably not useful for a yard. But for a narrow strip like a garden bed . . . Based upon my observations of the dense mat of Bermuda I can see this working. But if Bermuda…"
Powell Gammill replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion removing bermuda grass
"I have flood irrigation. I noticed the majority of Bermuda roots were 6-8" down. Really just one dense mat of grass. So yes I can see how with shallow watering even less depth maight exist for the roots. ut I still found…"
Claudette Hobbart replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion removing bermuda grass
"I don't blame you for being skeptical. In my case, I'm kind of surprised that digging up the bermuda worked (although I did dig farther than 3 inches). Still, even 6 inches doesn't seem like it should have been enough for bermuda…"
Ryan Hossler replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion removing bermuda grass
"You probably won't hurt the Sissoo with the skidsteer, unless you take out some major roots. However, I've noticed with my Sissoo that anywhere a root gets damaged (ie: lawn mower, string trimmer, etc.) it starts to sucker at that…"
Powell Gammill replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion removing bermuda grass
"Roundup won't hurt trees as they are too big to kill for a surface application. I too find it very hard to believe but if you want to give the success of you neighbors a try let us know how it turns…"
Claudette Hobbart replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion removing bermuda grass
"I got rid of mine last year by digging out and throwing away the top 6 inches of soil. Yes, it got rid of the top soil, but using round up would be just as detrimental. I wanted to plant other things in the same spot soon after, so round up and…"
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removing bermuda grass
Hi all,I am aware of the various non-Roundup ways to (attempt to) get rid of bermuda grass. I recently went to a class at the Desert Botanical Garden "After the Lawn is Gone." The instructor briefly touched upon these ways, but in his opinion, the only way to really eradicate it is with glyphosate/Roundup. His protocol is to water the lawn well for a week now to get it green and long, then apply the Roundup, wait a few days, water again for another few days and then do another application.…See More
Dawn Denzin commented on Liz & Dan's group Rare & Exotic Fruiting Plants
"Hi all,
I have a big established mulberry tree (don't know the variety, but has cream colored berries) on the southeast side of my house. I want to plant a peach and or plum to the east of it. Advisable? Someone told me that…"
Jacq Davis replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"I am growing it next to my strawberries for companion planting too."
Dawn Denzin replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"Thank you, will do."
Dawn Denzin replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"I had a borage last summer in another bed. Maybe some seeds migrated over. I was growing it as a companion for tomatoes. What do you grow it for? "
hl walker replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"Hi Dawn,
Plant classification is based primarily on the structure of the flower, so if you would post some photos when the plant blooms, we can give you a definite identification. Unrelated plants can have leaves with similar characteristics,…"
Grace Marie Newton replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"Thanks Jacq, they are eating my borage and beets."
Jacq Davis replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"The holes do look like the work of cabbage worms to me."
Grace Marie Newton replied to Dawn Denzin's discussion can anyone identify this plant? more pics of it below
"What is eating the borage, cabbage bugs?"
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- I am a massage therapist, living in downtown Phx., currently I am growing veggies and herbs in containers. Also have a couple compost piles...
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- At 10:02am on January 22, 2010,
levi mason said…
- welcome to the guild!
- At 8:01am on January 21, 2010,
Ericka said…
- Welcome! You might want to join the Soil Builder group, there are fellow dirt lovers there :)
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