{"id":296,"date":"2010-08-23T08:06:05","date_gmt":"2010-08-23T12:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mymontys.com\/wordpress\/?p=296"},"modified":"2010-08-23T08:08:19","modified_gmt":"2010-08-23T12:08:19","slug":"ask-montys-for-8232010-magnolias-bulb-plants-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordpress.mymontys.com\/?p=296","title":{"rendered":"Ask Monty’s for 8\/23\/2010 – Magnolias, Bulb Plants, Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Ask Monty\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI planted my iris, crocus and tulips when we first moved into our house almost ten years ago.\u00a0 Although they have spread out quite nicely from their original site, they haven\u2019t been producing the abundance of flowers they produced in the first five years or so.\u00a0 Do they all need a good fertilizing routine \u2013 something I never really do?\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nFredericksburg, Virginia<\/p>\n

Ansel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fertilizer never hurts, especially if you\u2019re not one who consistently does it.\u00a0 However, I think what you really need to do to rejuvenate your old perennials is simply divide them.\u00a0 Once you\u2019ve dug them up, divided them and moved them, amend the old site with organic matter to replenish the oil.\u00a0 You should see your plants revival in the spring once the have room to stretch out again.<\/p>\n

Ask Monty\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy pink Magnolia tree is in trouble!\u00a0 I planted it in the spring and now the leaves are turning yellow and brown and dropping off.\u00a0 I know it is late summer, but isn\u2019t it a little early for the tree to start losing its leaves?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cassandra
\nAbsecon, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Cassandra:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Magnolias like moist well drained soil.\u00a0 The symptoms you are describing indicates droughty and waterlogged soil.\u00a0 Water the tree thoroughly when the soil at the base of the tree is crumbly and dry.\u00a0 Then spread wood chips, shredded bark or mulch around the base of the tree to help keep the moisture in, the grass at bay and soil temperatures more even.\u00a0 The best part about the mulch breaking down is it will nourish the soil to, so replenishing it should be routine.<\/p>\n

Ask Monty\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you pick tomatoes is it better to put them in the refrigerator crisper or leave them out on the counter or a table?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan
\nHopkins, Minnesota<\/p>\n

Ryan:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomatoes that are not fully ripe will ripen best on a counter or table all on their own.\u00a0 I\u2019m not shy about picking tomatoes that aren\u2019t quite ripe, so you shouldn\u2019t be either.\u00a0 From a taste standpoint refrigerated tomato flesh loses its softness and sweetness.\u00a0 Do a concentrated taste test and decide for yourself.\u00a0 I sometimes will put my very ripe tomatoes in the refrigerator if I\u2019m not going to get to canning right away, but I even try to stay away from that if I possibly can.<\/p>\n

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