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Questions and Answers / how to handle bugs in general

« Last post by GaFreediver on April 26, 2023, 08:00:02 pm »

I live in the North Georgia Mountains. We are very beginners when it comes to EarthBoxes.

Last year, it seemed like we had lots of problems with bugs, but I don't know what kind they were.

Any general tips?

I work from home, so I can check on them every day; I just don't know what to do.

I've read about getting beneficial bugs, and I've read about EarthBox netting, but I'm just not sure what to do.

I imagine my question is too vague, as I can't say what bugs I'm having problems with, because right now we have no issues.

I just want to be proactive and do a better job this year!

Any input appreciated.

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Questions and Answers / Re: Container Color question

« Last post by CathyM on April 26, 2023, 01:27:42 pm »

I'm thinking you're right, Silver Rose.  Besides, colors are prettier!

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Questions and Answers / Re: Container Color question

« Last post by SilverRose on April 26, 2023, 09:13:07 am »

@Silver Rose
Hey neighbor, I'm in Texas about an hour and a half southeast from you.  I bought the terra cotta ones, since our brick is peach-colored.  You will love your EarthBox!

Howdy neighbor! I'm orginally from the DFW area but have lived full time on the Okie side of Texoma for a while now. I narrowed it down to terracotta and sage. We sure had a brutally hot summer last year. I figured the black would be a big no for our area.

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Questions and Answers / Re: Container Color question

« Last post by CathyM on April 25, 2023, 09:45:51 pm »

@Silver Rose
Hey neighbor, I'm in Texas about an hour and a half southeast from you.  I bought the terra cotta ones, since our brick is peach-colored.  You will love your EarthBox!

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Questions and Answers / Re: Container Color question

« Last post by SilverRose on April 23, 2023, 09:46:09 pm »

Dark-colored containers, like black, can absorb more heat from the sun, which can be a concern in hot summer climates like yours. Some gardeners also use reflective materials, like white plastic or aluminum foil, to cover the outside of their containers to help reflect heat away.

  I decided to go with the sage. Thanks for advice.

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Questions and Answers / Re: espoma soil question potting mix/raised bed mix

« Last post by rotor on April 22, 2023, 01:05:04 pm »

Turned out they had both same price so bought the potting soil

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Questions and Answers / Re: Container Color question

« Last post by gardendoc on April 22, 2023, 12:40:22 pm »

The color of the EB does not absorb significant heat load. The EBs are 90 lbs full and act as a temperature buffer. I garden on the Mississippi Gulf coast and see no adverse temperature issues

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Questions and Answers / Re: potting mix is wet

« Last post by gardendoc on April 22, 2023, 12:37:31 pm »

No need to let the mix dry out before use. Plant away

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Questions and Answers / Re: espoma soil question potting mix/raised bed mix

« Last post by gardendoc on April 22, 2023, 12:36:35 pm »

Raised beds mixes are not appropriate for use in EBs. The recommended professional container mixes have vastly different physical characteristics. Don't cheap out on the mix, you'll get what you pay for.

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Questions and Answers / espoma soil question potting mix/raised bed mix

« Last post by rotor on April 22, 2023, 09:48:05 am »

Can I use Espoma Organic raised bed mix? What is the difference from that and Espoma organic potting mix.
Last year I used a local seed starting mix from Tilth that was really good I added some pete to the mix just to be safe. I could just used the the tilth but I have a local store selling Espoma Organic raised bed mix for a cheaper price.