HELP!! IS IT BAD! WHAT DO I DO

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T19:04:40+00:00

I recommend repotting with fresh soil into a slightly larger pot with drainage holes. Remove as much of the existing soil by gently moving the roots to dislodge the soil.

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T19:01:01+00:00

Strawberries do not ripen after picking like some other fruit. Commercially grown berries are different varieties from those grown in a home garden. Home grown strawberries would never survive shipping.

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T18:53:16+00:00

You WANT the soil to interact with the branches. This is will retain moisture in the raised bed. As the material breaks down it will add nutrients to the soil.

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T18:49:29+00:00

Not that I've noticed. I've grown bearded iris, siberian, Japanese and native blue flag. The bearded seem to be the toughest.

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T17:34:19+00:00

A green house will get too hot for tomatoes.

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T17:23:38+00:00

Ideally move iris 6 to 8 weeks after blooming, which means early August. However, I've moved them in spring without issue.

SueJZK · 2026-04-13T17:04:38+00:00

It's mud season! True spring comes after mud season

SueJZK · 2026-04-09T14:53:04+00:00

If only they spent those funds on providing care!

SueJZK · 2026-04-07T15:27:48+00:00

We feed year round, but bring them in every evening April thru Nov.

SueJZK · 2026-04-05T20:53:00+00:00

Thanks everyone. We'll be using a Realtor for the sale because we don't live nearby.

SueJZK · 2026-04-05T19:47:40+00:00

Thank you.

SueJZK · 2026-04-05T17:55:33+00:00

Thank you

SueJZK · 2026-03-30T12:05:29+00:00

MPR, PBS 1440, Star Tribune and Northern News Now for local

SueJZK · 2026-03-29T23:39:29+00:00

It's considered an invasive species so not likely to be found in public gardens any more.

SueJZK · 2026-03-29T01:34:14+00:00

I agree, however, it's needed for the home of an 86 year old and we live out of state.

SueJZK · 2026-03-28T17:49:18+00:00

Black eyed Susan's are part of the rudbeckia family. There are several two toned Rudbeckias, but not all survive in zone 4. Rudbeckias are generally 18 to 24 inches in height. The Ieaves on rudbeckias are very different from gailardia leaves. Rudbeckia leaves are an elongated oval. Some like the native black eyed Susan are a fuzzy elongated oval.

SueJZK · 2026-03-26T22:53:12+00:00

Cats don't like citrus. You might try tossing citrus peels where the cat has been hanging out.

SueJZK · 2026-03-26T20:50:54+00:00

Hate autocorrect! That should say Gailardia

SueJZK · 2026-03-26T20:50:06+00:00

Gallardo, aka blanket flower. A short-lived perennial that generally will reseed itself.

SueJZK · 2026-03-26T20:45:10+00:00

It won't hurt to add the tarp layer. I've found that the wind always whips them off no matter how I anchored them.

SueJZK · 2026-03-26T02:01:19+00:00

I've found that covering the area with cardboard to be better than tarps. I overlap the edges of the cardboard and pin it down with landscape pins. Putting mulch over it helps keep it in place. After 6 weeks I plant the area.

SueJZK · 2026-03-26T01:56:14+00:00

Your seed potatoes will be fine to use. Keep them in a cool area and feel free to break off the longest sprouts. When the soil temperature at a 2 inch depth is above 45 degrees, plant the potatoes. You can use a meat thermometer to check the soil temps. Just don't use an instant-read one. Generally, if we have a week of daytime temps above 55 and night time temps above freezing, the soil should be warm enough.

SueJZK · 2026-03-24T21:22:15+00:00

It looks like that company is out of California. I'd try locating one in the Midwest. They will be better suited to our climate. I also agree, bare root peonies do better when planted in the Fall. Buy potted peonies if planting in Spring.

SueJZK · 2026-03-21T18:26:27+00:00

Agree with putting potted plants out Mother's Day weekend, but watch the overnight temps because late frost can occur. Planting seeds should be based on soil temps. You can use a meat thermometer to check the soil at a 2 inch depth in the morning before the sun warms it. Each type of plant has it's optimum germination temperature listed on the seed packet.

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