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ArcaMax Gardening Daily Tips for Monday June 23, 2008

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Gardening Daily TipsFor JoyceMonday June 23, 2008

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Q & A: Mixing Pesticide Sprays

Question: Can I add insecticidal soap to a fungicide spray such as sulfur, so I can "kill two birds with one stone," so to speak? Or must they be used separately? Answer: It's not a good idea to mix pesticides. There might be a chemical reaction between the compounds, or the combination could be phytotoxic (react with the sun to burn leaf surfaces). Be sure to identify the cause of any problems you are having, then choose the proper pesticide for the job, following label directions carefully. There are some commercial mixes available; these have been tested for safety.

Q & A: Mums Blooming Too Early

Question: Help! My mums are already blooming! Should I cut them back? If I do cut them back will they bloom again in the fall? Answer: Mums are typically pinched back repeatedly, beginning when they are only about four inches high and continuing until about the fourth of July. This procedure delays their flowering until fall and at the same time makes them dense and bushy. In some cases, it is possible to enjoy their spring bloom and then cut them back and fertilize them to encourage a second flush of bloom in the fall. Since they have already devoted energy to forming the buds, you might as well enjoy the blooms now.

Tip: Make a Rose Tea

Roses love alfalfa tea. Place 3 cups of alfalfa meal in an 8 gallon bucket. Fill with water, stir, and cover for several days. Pour one gallon of tea over the roots of rose bushes three times a year.

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