Treating Yellow Leaves with Iron-Tone!
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For instance, in my area, the most common cause of chlorosis is a lack of nitrogen (you'll see yellowing in the older leaves and the veins will be same color as the leaf tissue) and the second most common reason is a lack of iron (you will see yellowing in newer leaves and the veins will be bright green. As Laura said, if you aren't sure what your plant is lacking, contact your local county's Master Gardeners or a local garden center.
Date: 2022-07-16
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handmade
I have several perennials with the low iron issue, but the worst is my poor Stewartia tree. It looks like your crabapple. The leaves are getting crunchy. I gave it Iron tone six weeks ago and I see no improvement yet. I have also tried to water it more. Where I live in MI. it's always too dry for most things( except when there is way too much water) This spring was one of those times. All my perennials and bushes just kept growing and etoliating from the rains. Now everything is flopped over and messy looking. I've had to cut many things back for the sake of the plants underneath them. I've run out of cages and stakes. Just one perfect year before I die isn't too much to ask, is it? lol.
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I have several perennials with the low iron issue, but the worst is my poor Stewartia tree. It looks like your crabapple. The leaves are getting crunchy. I gave it Iron tone six weeks ago and I see no improvement yet. I have also tried to water it more. Where I live in MI. it's always too dry for most things( except when there is way too much water) This spring was one of those times. All my perennials and bushes just kept growing and etoliating from the rains. Now everything is flopped over and messy looking. I've had to cut many things back for the sake of the plants underneath them. I've run out of cages and stakes. Just one perfect year before I die isn't too much to ask, is it? lol.
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NamelessCenobite
Would you do something on fungus and fungicides? My soil is very damp/moist and does not absorb water properly (muddy clay. I have added gypsum to help with with the issue and I don't plant my plants very deep (I use top soil treated with conditioners. Some plants do well and others end up having fungus issues and I really hate losing so many plants. Do you have any tips or recommend any products? I've been using the Bayer Systemic 3-in-1. NJ Zone 6A. I also try to plant plants that do well in wet and boggy soil. even those don't do always do well. Up to my wit's end! Is it possible that the soil is sick? Is that even a thing? LOL
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Would you do something on fungus and fungicides? My soil is very damp/moist and does not absorb water properly (muddy clay. I have added gypsum to help with with the issue and I don't plant my plants very deep (I use top soil treated with conditioners. Some plants do well and others end up having fungus issues and I really hate losing so many plants. Do you have any tips or recommend any products? I've been using the Bayer Systemic 3-in-1. NJ Zone 6A. I also try to plant plants that do well in wet and boggy soil. even those don't do always do well. Up to my wit's end! Is it possible that the soil is sick? Is that even a thing? LOL
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Sally
This is just a heads up for anyone dealing with chlorosis as well. Some times it's not soil related. This year, we here in Iowa are experiencing a very hot and dry summer and this is causing me to water my gardens daily by hand. I started seeing the telltale signs of chlorosis and when I asked my local nursery for help, she informed me that our town's water has very high levels of sodium which can also cause chlorosis. In a normal year the spring rains wash this sodium away. I'm treating it as recommended by Laura and hope that it will correct itself when our weather gets back to normal.
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This is just a heads up for anyone dealing with chlorosis as well. Some times it's not soil related. This year, we here in Iowa are experiencing a very hot and dry summer and this is causing me to water my gardens daily by hand. I started seeing the telltale signs of chlorosis and when I asked my local nursery for help, she informed me that our town's water has very high levels of sodium which can also cause chlorosis. In a normal year the spring rains wash this sodium away. I'm treating it as recommended by Laura and hope that it will correct itself when our weather gets back to normal.
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DeAnne
You look so adorable riding your tractor! I love the story that Corina Hernandez shared about her mother. I'm so sorry to hear about her mother, but I'm happy that she can still enjoy some gardening. I'm on a disability retirement and 60, and cant do everything I'd like to, but THANK YOU LAURA, you inspire us to get out in the yard. I live in zone 9 and I deal with riverbed soil, alot of prep work! I do a lot of containers! Thank you and bless you and your family for what you bring to us. (A h&k for Benjamin.
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You look so adorable riding your tractor! I love the story that Corina Hernandez shared about her mother. I'm so sorry to hear about her mother, but I'm happy that she can still enjoy some gardening. I'm on a disability retirement and 60, and cant do everything I'd like to, but THANK YOU LAURA, you inspire us to get out in the yard. I live in zone 9 and I deal with riverbed soil, alot of prep work! I do a lot of containers! Thank you and bless you and your family for what you bring to us. (A h&k for Benjamin.
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louisvillelady55
Thank you for all the great information. People are noticing the difference in my flowers and garden and asking how come. I tell them to watch your videos and they will get inspired to do more. A lot of them have and we sit around and talk about what you covered that we like. We are all in our 60's and can't believe how much energy you have. Also the fact that it is so hot there and it doesn't seem to phase you. I don't know how you do it. We are all definitely enjoying our Laura club!
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Thank you for all the great information. People are noticing the difference in my flowers and garden and asking how come. I tell them to watch your videos and they will get inspired to do more. A lot of them have and we sit around and talk about what you covered that we like. We are all in our 60's and can't believe how much energy you have. Also the fact that it is so hot there and it doesn't seem to phase you. I don't know how you do it. We are all definitely enjoying our Laura club!
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Paula
Hi Laura! I love watching your videos. I have a South and East border of Lilacs around my house and the leaves are turning brown. It did it last year and lost most of the leaves in August. Is there anything I can do? I absolutely love my backyard and it's just heartbreaking to watch. BTW, I live in zone 5 ( Iowa ) if it matters. No other plants are going through this.
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Hi Laura! I love watching your videos. I have a South and East border of Lilacs around my house and the leaves are turning brown. It did it last year and lost most of the leaves in August. Is there anything I can do? I absolutely love my backyard and it's just heartbreaking to watch. BTW, I live in zone 5 ( Iowa ) if it matters. No other plants are going through this.
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Natalia
I have a very stubborn hydrangea that is blue sometimes and pink other times. I have been using that exact soil acidifier that you just showed for the last 3 years. Last year all my buds were large and blue. Not a dark blue but a pretty blue. This year there a faint blue and I have some pink. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Help!
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I have a very stubborn hydrangea that is blue sometimes and pink other times. I have been using that exact soil acidifier that you just showed for the last 3 years. Last year all my buds were large and blue. Not a dark blue but a pretty blue. This year there a faint blue and I have some pink. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Help!
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buttercup
Earlier this year, on my hydrangeas, roses and blueberries, I had what seemed to be an iron deficiency, but also we had a ton of rain (everyday for 2 months. I couldnt find iron-tone, so I used Holly-tone instead. Applied just once this year and it fixed my problem fast. Espoma is just the best out there.
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Earlier this year, on my hydrangeas, roses and blueberries, I had what seemed to be an iron deficiency, but also we had a ton of rain (everyday for 2 months. I couldnt find iron-tone, so I used Holly-tone instead. Applied just once this year and it fixed my problem fast. Espoma is just the best out there.
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Emma
I told someone about romancing the ordinary. Isn't it a wonderful thing that we have this thing called internet. Not only can your mother pass her wisdom to you but you can pass it to others with whom you wouldn't have prior to this amazing tech. Thank your mama for me for one that I will pass to my daughter.
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I told someone about romancing the ordinary. Isn't it a wonderful thing that we have this thing called internet. Not only can your mother pass her wisdom to you but you can pass it to others with whom you wouldn't have prior to this amazing tech. Thank your mama for me for one that I will pass to my daughter.
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