Ask the Expert FAQs: Soils and Composting
Click on the questions below for more details and for the response from our experts. All questions are from Maine home gardeners like you!
Questions are listed in chronological order with the most recent submissions at the top. To view all of the FAQs in this category, go to Soils and Composting.
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Do you test soil for toxoplasmosis?
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What are some general recommendations for fertilizing in a limited space for growing vegetables?
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Will adding compost adversely affect the soil I’m growing vegetables in?
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Should I rotate my vegetables in raised beds even if I am taking out about half or more of the soil each year and adding new?
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Does paper products like coffee filters in a home compost pile increase the risk of PFAS?
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How can I turn my backyard into a new vegetable garden?
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What is the best soil for growing Lavender?
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What form of sulfur should we add to our vegetable garden to decrease the pH level?
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How should I remove moss from my raised beds?
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What steps do I need to take this fall to prepare a garden site?