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ArcaMax Gardening Daily Tips for Sunday September 13, 2009

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Q&A: Controlling Nutsedge

Question: What can I do to get rid of the nutsedge in my flower bed before I plant?

Answer: You have a couple of options for controlling nutsedge (and other perennial weeds). Although none of them are quick and easy, they will work if you are diligent. The first option is to rototill and hand dig the nutlets. Each time you till the soil, pick out exposed roots with nutlets. Then wait a few weeks for more to sprout and till again. A second option is to spray the nutsedge with a herbicide containing glyphosate (such as Roundup). Wait until the nutsedge is actively growing and has at least 3 to 5 leaves before spraying the patch, and apply the herbicide at the full labelled strength. This will knock it back severely. It will return and you should be ready to spray again. After several applications, you will find that the vast majority of the nutsedge is gone. The key to any approach is to never allow it to reestablish and regain its stored reserves. Keep forcing it to use stored reserves to send up more growth and then quickly dig, rototill or spray it again. If you don't quit you will win!

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Q&A: Do Climbing Plants Damage Siding?

Question: The front of my brick home is very plain and faces eastward. I would like to liven it up by planting a climbing perennial. I've recently heard that a study showed that ivies are no longer considered a threat to the brick and mortar. Is that true?

Answer: Yes, research has shown that ivies and peennial vines that cling to brick or wood with sticky pads do not cause damage. In some cases dampness can be a problem, especially with wood siding, if the vine holds a good deal of moisture against the wall. Since your exposure is east, the morning sun should dry things out enough to prevent problems.

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Tip: Harvest Grapes

Harvest grapes when the skin yields slightly to pressure from your thumb or by tasting them. Harvest by cutting the stems from the vine, and remove any rotten grapes so they don't effect the other grapes.

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