David Jones - All Comments

re: Does my landscaper need a license to put fertilizer on my grass?

beecrofter — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:32:31 GMT

No license is needed for fertilizer application, but it is both wasteful and enviornmentally unsound to apply without doing an inexpensive soil test, ammending the pH, and then only applying at the rates determined by the test.

Contact the Extension Center in Norwich 887-1608 for information about soil tests.

Or visit the UCONN home and www.ladybug.uconn.edu/garden center

Soil tests are still cheaper than a sack of fertilizer $8.00

re: Last Snow Fall

beecrofter — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:35:09 GMT

It depends upon the species of tree and the overall percentage of wood to be removed. At his point you could remove about 1/3 of the length of these branches to stunt them in relation to the rest of the trees growth and then remove them at the branch collar when the timing is optimal.

Removing low branches might mar the overall beauty of the tree so consider it's normal growth patterns along with safety and esthetics.

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re: Dealing with Pests Early Spring

beecrofter — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:47:53 GMT

By the timing I would wager a beer they are "springtails"

re: Traps Not Going Off

beecrofter — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:49:11 GMT

To effectively use traps set them in tight groups of 2 ,3 0r 4. The mouse will be more likely to set them off that way.

To encourage the mice to visit the traps put mouse droppings on or around them as well as baiting them. To make them even more attractive provide some cover like a board leaned over the traps against the wall.

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re: Invasion of Lady Bugs

beecrofter — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:32:31 GMT

The Asian ladybug overwinters in cracks in limestone cliffs and outcroppings and is programmed by nature to look for dark cracks in light colored surfaces.

So window screens and caulk are your defenses.

Dust busters will pick them up

Dirt Devils will grind them up.

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re: Water Snakes

David Jones — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:56:51 GMT

We have passed on your information to our customer.

We use only Environmentally Friendly or Organic Treatments that are safe for you, your family and the environment.

Thank you for your comment.

re: Final fertilizing

David Jones — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:52:30 GMT

Thank you for your information, we use the University of Ct for all our customers soil tests.

Thanks again for reading our column.

We write a column every two weeks for The Westerly Sun "Places in the Sun" that comes out every other week where people send us questions.

re: Rodent damages wiring inside my car

David Jones — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:41:53 GMT

Hi George,

Thank you for your comment. We write a column in the Westerly Sun every other week in Places in the Sun which comes out on a Friday. This was one of the questions sent in by one of our readers.

David

re: Rodent damages wiring inside my car

George K. Clarke — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:13:33 GMT

David. I do not know if you carry comrehensive coverage on your vehicle. You may have a claim. Worth the call. My old Varuna Van has comprehensive and collission on it because a friend told me that I am not a good driver. I took a low deductible and it was very inexpensive.

re: Final fertilizing

beecrofter — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:30:44 GMT

Don't Guess --- Soil Test!

Having your soil tested every 3 years is recommended. Once in our hands, the analysis usually takes about 3 to 5 working days. Below are web links to our other web pages that give you detailed instructions on how to collect your soil samples. Do not forget to also fill out the questionnaire so that we know exactly what the recommendation is for (this is because different crops have different requirements). Mail us your soil samples, the completed appropriate questionnaire, plus your payment to:

Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory

6 Sherman Place, U-102

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 06269-5102

If you prefer, prepaid soil sample kits which include a questionnaire, plastic bag and mailing envelop can be purchased at the Soil Testing Laboratory (see address above), the Home & Garden Education Center, or your local Cooperative Extension office.

The telephone number for the extensin office that serves New London County is- 860-887-9608

A link to the soil test lab is- http://www.soiltest.uconn.edu/

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