The Ask Mr. Greenthumb Gardening & Real Estate radio show #5. Stan DeFreitas Mr. Greenthumb and his son James DeFreitas discuss topics on Gardening and Real Estate and take live caller questions. Join Stan and James every Sunday Live from 7am – 9am on AM 860 The Answer. Call us with your questions: 813-289-1-860 or toll free 877-969-8600
On this Video Podcast Stan explains St. Augustine Grass, how to care for it, and make your yard the healthiest greenest yard it can be.
This video is about showing folks what to do when their old plant dies, the best thing to do is to repurpose, recycle, and reuse pots for new gardening projects.
Stan DeFreitas “Mr. Greenthumb” Shares with you some of his gardening secrets like adding Black Kow manure to any gardening project which can be the foundation to your success.
East Coast Home Show will most likely be in August 2018. And as always yours truly will be giving talks Saturday and Sunday. Please come out and support local businesses. Bring your soil samples as I will be doing free pH testing. If you would like more information please visit: https://www.tampahomeshow.com/
Talks on Saturday and Sunday are TBD.
Richard wrote:
Planted Palmetto St. Augustine on 22-23 April = laid 450 sq ft on two sides of a
sidewalk. Watered per Extension Service instructions. Son continued watering
while I was gone 05-14 May. On return see much brown. Stopped watering, except
for rain. Applied ~ 5# of Immunox Lawn Disease Control Granules to the 450 sq
ft of new Sod for Fungi infection on 08 June. Brown seems to be increasing.
Applied Chinch Bug control today, but dead grass looks like straw, not like
runners are dead due to Chinch Bugs. Green part grows quite well. Saw your show
at “Thunderdome” {aka orange juice field} this past Sunday = i was old
guy with long white hair and beard on your right = a very fine presentation,
also good stand-up comedy routine. Murf
Dear Richard:
You’ve treated for both possibilities, fungus and chinch. I’m leaning more toward fungus
than chinch. Chinch bug normally starts near the hottest areas such as the sidewalk or
street. A fungus normally looks like irregular patches that grow together. Realize that
new grass has a relatively small root system, so when it is injured it is more difficult for
it to grow back quickly.
You may wish to even put in a few trays of plugs into the bad areas to see if this helps.
Thanks for the kind words and hope you enjoyed the Home Show at the Trop.
My Best,
Stan
Berni P. wrote:
Looking for info on palm trees. Is there any value to adding epsom salts and if
so, how much?
Dear Berni:
My book titled, Stan DeFreitas Complete Guide To Florida Gardening, has a listing of
palms and information. Magnesium sulphate (epsom salt) is one of the macro-elements
and is used in a higher amount than the micro-elements. It will help to green up your
palms. Normally a couple of cups spread evenly around the palm will be helpful. Use
no more than 3 lbs. on a big palm.
Hope this is helpful.
My Best,
Stan
Ronda J. wrote:
Met you at Royal Edger – like the new backpack support for trimmers! Love for you to
come see our pond.
Dear Ronda:
We’re finished shooting the Ask Mr. Greenthumb Show for this season,
but we would definitely like to shoot a segment at your place for the early fall.
Received your photo, the backyard looks like it will be an interesting film shoot.
Hope you’re enjoying the Easy Lift Harness, your back will thank you for it.
My Best,
Stan
Our lastest gardening partner is John Williams from John Williams Sprinkler Inc., located in St. Petersburg Florida. John and his knowledgeable staff have the ability to handle any residential or commercial applications you may have.
Please tune in to watch on July 10, 2011 as we discuss drilling wells, installing sprinklers the way the pro’s do it, we will give out handy tips and tricks that will help keep you in the know. If you’d like to contact John you can go to his website at http://www.sprinklersandwells.com/ or call him today at: 727-552-9874.
