Xeriscape - Not Just Cactus & Rocks!
July 6, 2022

Xeriscape - Not Just Cactus & Rocks!

Wait- Drought resistant landscaping doesn’t have to just be cactus and rocks?? The words “xeriscape” or “drought resistant” often elicit the visual of prickly cactus surrounded by a sea of harsh dry rocks as far as they eye can see.  While this kind of landscaping can be done very well, ...

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February 28, 2011

What is the shelf life?

Question: What is the shelf life of your products after they are opened, or not opened? Thanks, Dale. Answer: Dale, the products have excellent shelf life, but there is some variation from product to product. 1. OPTIMIZE will last the rest of our lives opened or unopened. 2. MAXIMIZE is ...

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December 30, 2010

What’s in your products?

Question: What’s in your products? Specifically, I know that the run-off on nitrogen and phosphate is bad for water. I really want to get my lawn looking better. I don't care about the typical beautiful lawn, because that takes too much water and I won't use products that are not ...

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December 30, 2010

How do we apply your product?

Question: Hi - just got our stuff. Is there a chart or instructions on what to put down first, 2nd, etc -- the play book for the lifeless soil would be really helpful. Thanks, Christie. Answer: Christie, You can apply products in any order and at any interval. It's great ...

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December 30, 2010

How long does the product stay on the soil?

Question: I put soil optimizer in flower beds and some lawn about a month ago and the product is still on top of the soil with daily watering. Is this normal? Rick Answer: That is exactly normal and is why applications are needed only every 6 months. OPTIMIZE breaks down ...

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December 21, 2010

How do the costs of your products compare to other options?

Question: I ordered your Soil Optimizer, used it and like the results. But is seems a little expensive. How do the costs of your products compare to other options? Answer: Well, let's do the math. If you buy a Nature's Gardening Kit which includes Soil Optimizer, Penetrate Liquid Bio-Tiller, Maximize ...

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December 21, 2010

How long can I store your products?

Question: I applied your products, as directed, and ended up with some extra. How long can I store your products without them losing effectiveness? Answer: John and Bob's GrowGreen products can be stored indefinitely as long as they don’t get wet. For Penetrate, store the two bottles as they are, ...

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December 21, 2010

Should I use standard soil amendments with your products?

Question: I am used to adding compost and other additives to my garden every year. Should I use standard soil amendments (compost, redwood) with your products? Answer: The idea behind John and Bob's GrowGreen Smart Soil Products is that you don't need bulky amendments such as compost or redwood. Our ...

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December 21, 2010

Do we need to move our bark mulch before applying your product?

Question: We have a lot of bark mulch in our landscaping. Would we need to rake the bark back, apply your soil products and then rake bark back around plants? Answer: Ideally, John and Bob's GrowGreen products would be applied before bark mulch was added, but that's not essential. The ...

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