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The thing is ……… it is not fully spent. The mushroom farmers have simply finished with it as it is no longer producing the quantity of mushrooms they require to be commercial. Also, in time, other types of fungus start to grow in it as well. So, for the purpose of using as a compost in vegetable gardens, there is still quite a lot of nutrients - the NPKs etc. Lastly, its pH can be slightly alkaline (only slightly) but the composting process itself tends to neutralise this. Hope this is helpful 😊

A good question - no it is not and for that reason I tend to not use it up against the house. Having said this, exactly the same thing applies to most other organic mulches as well, not just hardwood chips. For this reason, termite inspectors (we have annual inspections) look for no mulch giving access for termites to the house - so keep all plant based mulches away from the house. On a side note, even just have cardboard covering up to the house provides nice moisture levels in the soil that can then actually encourage termites in to that area and risk them accessing the building.

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hahahaha. Even worse if it identified as a cat! Then you would have to definitely remove it!

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Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed it. I am surprised that your cardboard had not decomposed down. We have other gardens where after a couple of years it has completely disappeared so we keep this going over the years. I wonder if the cardboard you used was the type that has a plastic or waxy surface - this might affect things. But it does sound like you achieved the goal of controlling weeds - the cardboard killed the weeds that were there and prevented seeds from germinating. Of course you have now removed the cardboard, so perhaps this is even better. Happy gardening :)

@@iCultivate1 not sure what kind of cardboard was but I did removed all the plastic tapes even the sticker dockets. Maybe I will try another time see if it is working with another type of board. Thank you for your message. If you ever wonder to Northern NSW near Lismore come and visit the my garden.

A great area and a great area to garden in as well 😊 We are near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

@@iCultivate1 I am just outside Lismore. We only have limited options finding reasonable priced gardening ingredients😊 My girlfriends is up in the Subshine Coast but I never had the chance to visit yet.

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All safety equipment that you can 😉

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So glad that you found this helpful :) Happy gardening!

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I am so glad you found this useful 😊. As a retired teacher it gives me joy to know that others are still able to learn from what I have done 😊

It really depends on the climate where you live. In my location (sub tropical) you can virtually prune these at any time. But in cooler environments, I would recommend after they finish flowering. Hope this helps

You will not bother the plant by simply removing it from the pot, taking off the pups and then putting it back in to the pot. Hope this helps.

Thank you for commenting 😊. Great to hear you have some plants from Aus in your garden

I sell Yucca

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Sorry about my late reply. You can successfully grow avocados without different varieties. But I like having a 50/50 ratio of A and B types. Please note that avocados do not come in male and female varieties - each tree is both. What makes A and B varieties different is the time of the day when the make and female flower structures are open. Hope this helps

Many thanks for your valued reply, what is the most suitable B variety for Pinkerton variety, Hass variety and Reed variety?

Shepard and bacon are both good varieties, but it depends on things like your climate and how big you ultimately want the tree to be. Look in to both of those and see if they meet your needs 😊

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Thank you for contributing to the discussion - good advice for those who wish to wear gloves. I prefer not to as a personal preference though. But if a person is concerned; of course, wear gloves.

Sorry about my very late reply - no. Asparagus should be plant in a full sun position preferably. Hope this helps 😊

Leading up to winter, it will die back. In other words, it will turn brown and appear dead. This is when you trim it back. Trim it back to ground level. I even know someone who uses a lawn mower to mow over the area - although I would not recommend this. So, when it dies off, trim the dead stems back to ground level. Assuming the crowns are healthy, as spring appears, you should have new asparagus spears emerge. I hope this makes it clearer for you.

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Sorry about my late response. Asparagus prefers full sun, but can also do well in part shade (but mostly sun). The soil should also drain well, so keep the organic matter up to it. Hope this helps.

I am sorry, but this is not correct. Energy going down to the crown does not come from the fertiliser. It comes from the photosynthesis of the fern like branches (developed spears) that you let grow and do not harvest. This is also why it is important tonnot harvest for too long. Therefore, the crown should have accumulated enough energy from the ferns that matured the last season, but will also require additional nutrients from the fertiliser you add before the new spears grow in early spring. So Spring, before the new spears emerge is absolutely the best time to fertilise asparagus!

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Do you have to add some water in the hole before planting?

@@ESP12345 i didn't . I just water after i put them in the ground. Its better to make the hole a bit deeper so that the top roots of the plant are not sticking out of the top

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A good suggestion for many plants. But please do keep in mind that some plants rely on the surface roots from which they absorb most of their nutrients.

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I have not seen that idea, but worth a try. I would like to hear from yourself or others if this has worked. For me, I have actually reverted to using net as a barrier in out new vegetable garden. Nasturtiums are also a great plan to attract the moths away elsewhere :) This short video is an example: czcams.com/users/shortsJahN8w7zgWQ

Hahaha ...... I have seen similar with off-cuts that I have left lying around as well. They are very tough!

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Thanks for the feedback and of course you are correct, but I believe most people refer to the shaft as the handle, particularly for those spades, shovels and forks that have a long “handle”. But I do definitely see your point 😊

I am so sorry I have taken so long to reply! I am really glad you like the channel, although things have been a bit quiet lately :( With regards to seeds, I try to save quite a few myself, but when I buy them, I usually do so online through the Diggers Club: www.diggers.com.au/products/organic-seed-collection. They have a great organic range to choose from. The Perennial Leeks! A favourite of mine. Unfortunately I have never seen seeds for these. I sourced the originals from Jerry Coleby-Williams when he had an open day at his property - Sorry cant give you an easier option. I hope you enjoy your small acreage!

I am sure you will be rewarded with some really amazing healthy regrowth :)

Thanks