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The Gestalt Gardener: Dollar, Dollar Weeds, Ya'll!


On this week's Gestalt Gardener, Felder, wreaking of beef stew, brings in native azaleas, oregano, and a sword bean pod!


4:12 - Lisa in Strayhorn has moles in her yard.

7:50 - Debbie in Laurel needs help with her Norfolk Pine.

17:01 - 81-year-old Pat in Olive Branch is self-isolating from Coronavirus and is passing the time by having a blast in her garden!

19:50 - Debra in Mobile is building a new garden bed and asks for a good dirt recipe.

23:43 - Terry in Union has an interesting tactic to keep deer out of your plants and garden.


Today's cheesy music is at 27:35 and it's "Hey There Little Insect" by the Modern Lovers from their 1977 album Modern Lovers Live.


30:29 - Edward from Jackson would like to know how he can fertilize his oak tree.

33:32 - Felder talks about how urban trees have a shelf life and won't live forever.

34:02 - Hugh from Ocean Springs is looking for advice on how to control dollar weed and Virginia button weed.

42:34 - Felder answers an email about azaleas turning yellow.

43:07 - Tricia in Jackson is looking for a good mix for organic compost, and is it too late to trim back crepe myrtles.

44:27 - John from Jackson is trying to keep large and older crepe myrtles healthy. Felder talks about how bark scale impedes that process.

46:46 - Curtis on the Road asks about the best fertilizer for Saint Augustine grass and when is the best time to fertilize.


Email the Gestalt Gardener with your questions anytime at garden@mpbonline.org!


Felder is tentatively set to appear at the Memphis Botanic Garden Wednesday March 18th.


Visit Felders blog! FelderRushing.blog

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