If you place mulch over the soil of your tomatoes, do you have to dig up the mulch to fertilize?
307086
I wouldn't think so as the fertilizer is water soluble and works its way down to the roots in solution.
695246
sorry, I don't have any tomato plants, but if they need lots of water at once, maybe not...this keeps the soil moist.
2074446
You need to till your soil first to ensure they are making contact with the found. Lightly cover, fertilize, and water and you are set.
1687577
It has the option to have the side discharge, or to collect into the bag on the back. So yes, I think that does make it a mulching mower. We don't use the bag, so I can't say how well that works, but the mower has been a real gem otherwise.
8803
The roots do find their way through. But I myself like to rip the bottom off. I like to help.I do bury the fibre into the soil. Compost! ;)
1922423
Depends on the root structure - as a rule, I put tomatoes on the top tier, peppers in the middle and all else anywhere I can find the space (I tend to overplant but it's only a hobby!).
469799
I prefer using the mulch as it grinds up the grass and provides nutrients to the soil. I also use the mulch on leaves.... much easier than raking. I use the lowest height setting for the front and 2nd lowest for the rear.
1283598
We mulch grapevines with the Lawn Master w/o any problems, but admittedly, we prune in the spring when the vines are pretty dry. The last 6 inches of any thin material will slip through the blade if it is not going through with other material that will keep it perpendicular to the blade. If you are talking about ivy-like vines, my best guess is that you would have a challenging time mulching them.
1015073
I am using my own tomato seeds. Actually, I saved the little plastic inserts that held the sponges--they clean up fine. For seed starting I replaced the little sponge with half a rockwool mini cube. It works great. I was thinking of buying the master gardeing kit but I haven't yet. I'm still on the fence about that, cause I have my own nutrients that I can add to the garden instead and I don't have to spend $40.
896173
I don't think it would be necessary but if it is a mild mix, you "can". Myself, I'm not a fan of chemical fertilizers, at ALL... ever.
784650
You can sprinkle the Azomite over the soil or seeds if you like, you just don't want the Azomite to get into any of the tubes or they can become clogged. thank you.
2013830
Yes! In Illinois, I had TONS of tomatoes and cucumbers from two plants. Actually did the square foot gardening and had a bumper crop of everything! Be sure to put down the landscape barrier, use the 3 parts "Mel's Mix" 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite 1/3 peat -- www.mysquarefootgarden.net/mels-mix
773498
Sure, anything is possible. That may slow the draining of water, with more roots on the soil. I would use more plant food. I was never successful at tomatoes, but Japanese cucumbers grew very nice and huge. Hope this helps. Joe
1539864
Absolutely, you want to fill the hopper ¾ full with dry leaves and slowly push them down with a soft wood stick. Have a pan underneath the machine to collect the mulch. For material I am going to compost, I run it through the machine twice. Great machine that reduces my compost time from 3 months to 10 days
2128235
Yes. I have the exact same thing happening here in Pennsylvania and you can vacuum the leaves only and leave the mulch pretty much in place.
251389
No. And you should take out the marigolds. The tomatoes and peppers should do fine but since the tomatoes have deeper root systems than the box allows they will spread across the bottom requiring a larger area than when in the ground. If you want to plant squash make sure that it is a bush variety and I wouldn't try to plant any more than 2 alone in the planter and make sure that you leave lots of room for the box to get light. I've been using these for years with great results. Also, see global buckets.org for a DIY auto-watering system that works great with these planters.
1739135
I have clay soil and it works great for me-what I love it for most is getting rid of moss! Its my favorite garden tool, I figure it saves about half the time of using another option, plus easier on my back!