20 Garden Myths That Will Save You Time and Money 🧙🧙🧙

[@chesterhobbs7244]

You are truly an inspiration by bringing reality to gardening. Only regret is that I did not find your channel until about 3 months ago. Thank you so much for your efforts.

[@thehermitmonk081]

This video is straight up a goldmine. Valuable and uncommon information, no bullshit, and finally a gardener who knows chemistry and doesn't treat plant growing like it's a magical process.

[@tbluemel]

This has to be one of the all-time BEST gardening videos EVER!! Very well explained! All this confirms my gardening experience and it was so good to hear someone say chemistry doen't know the difference between an organic and synthetic molecule. Honest and good info. Thank you!

[@everseeking60]

I wholeheartedly agree. Amazing guy. Learn so much! Keep up the excellent vids....love love them

[@illzwillzwatuz963]

Word

[@Mrbfgray]

Only use organic water. Dihydrogen oxide gets in the water, very dangerous.

[@lalaland2870]

Thank you for the fresh breath of common sense!

[@denisef1153]

Thank You. I just learned so much. No more listening to the others, who probably don’t know myth from truth themselves so are inadvertently spreading false information. This video needs to be shared all over the world.

[@Aswaguespack]

Very entertaining and factual gardening info based upon science and not common presumptions, speculations, conjecture, fabrications, and plain bs. Since I started doing less in my vegetable gardening my vegetable production is more bountiful. As a result, I have more time to read Robert’s excellent books! 👍🏻

[@MissMolly3377]

I am making a garden area in my yard, and I thought I had a lot of thatch, and I really didn’t, the ground below is bone dry and we had a very good rain storm two days ago, so I am so glad I watched this video.

[@robertferraro236]

I love these mythbuster videos when you have an expert who can really tell you what is nonsense and what isn't.

[@priayief]

Do you realize how many "traditional" gardeners that you have offended? I've noticed that gardeners do not give up on their traditional practices so easily. There are cults linked to rock dust/aszomeite, compost teas (in various forms), mychorrizal fungae, vermicompost, biochar and cetera. I've fallen prey to many of these and my partner will not give up her bone meal applications for transplants, despite our field trials over two seasons. I think these things are like a religion. Thanks for your many informative posts.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

It is a tough hill to climb.

[@FESTV]

@@Gardenfundamentals1 wait a minute, you're a man of science, aren't you? How can you confirm to a person that the biochar does not work when it has been scientifically confirmed that the structure of carbon molecules is an excellent place for microorganisms to stay. Of course, if it is activated with NPK before that, because otherwise it acts like a sponge and absorbs all the NPK from the plants. SECONDLY, mychorrizal fungi is also scientifically proven beneficial for plants, especially in dry days, because its root system, which grows around the roots of vegetables, can keep the plant alive in the event of a lack of water. I totally agree with you in global. There is a lot of crap in yt school, but there are useful things and they must not be mixed with stupid myths. I see you advise people that synthetics are " as natural as organic ", because nitrogen is always nitrogen and potassium is always potassium. According to your logic, the artificial lighting has perfectly adjusted lumens to act as "sun" for the plant, right? No It's not ! Then why does that "synthetic-natural" tomato not even have an approximate taste like mine from the garden if synthetic is the same as organic because science has proven it? Capitalism is over Science so science can so oft be BS for profit. My taste is the most authoritative science. What you didn't tell people and it's important, your "fast fix" is exactly the same as cocaine to a man. " Fast fix my spirit so i sing like a Queen "! However, the next day after cocaine, a person is anything but fresh, right? Therefore, synthetics are vegetable addiction and the main reason why such vegetables have no taste. Otherwise, I think that you are very useful against this garbage on the Internet, but you have to take care that you also set these "science freaks ", which are just the other side of the coin, to the factory settings. Good luck !

[@tessiehuskey689]

True or false does cornstarch mixed with water make a good fertilizer

[@dill2060]

Awesome video! Just discovered this channel, and it is amazing! One thing I want to highlight is sand, and peat moss soil types typically “do” need significant soil amendments due to their significant lack of nutrients at baseline.

[@subw0lf]

10/10 video! I salute you and thank you for the information.

[@Plantalogy]

Thank you so much for discuss about the differences between organic and inorganic fertilizer. ❤

[@larrysbrain1627]

Robert is a man of gardening truth

[@lanipowell7287]

Thank you, thank you for the great advice! You have saved me a lot of money, time and frustration. I'm going out tomorrow morning to unbury my trees.

[@r.guerreiro140]

As a true farmer I'm really happy to see agricultural truth on this chemophobic platform Somehow it makes my end of the day a little better, after being bombarded with so much misinformation Nevertheless, I hope you don't mind, professor, but as I have learned magnesium sulfate may have a chance as a fertilizer, provided two conditions: 1. Already was done a soil test and it shows deficiency of magnesium 2. The gardener are willing to spend some more money and/or don't want to revolve his or her soil Regarding the attached ions, we have three main source of both calcium and magnesium: 1. Carbonates, mostly from limestone. Crushed dolomite is a source of both Ca and Mg, but when comes to solubility, magnesium carbonate will be above ten times more soluble than it's calcium counterpart 2. Oxides and hidroxides. Here, curiously, the solubility totally inverses, with calcium hidroxide being highly soluble while it's magnesium peer is deemed on Pubchem as "insoluble at the pH of 7.0" 3. And finally, the sulphates. Both calcium and magnesium are highly soluble when attached to this ion, with the practical problem being Epson Salt is times more expensive than gypsum So, in a small scale gardening and under a real need shown by a soil test, Epson salt maybe an option to be added on one's fertilizing plan But on a larger scale, would be really if magnesium sulfate was affordable enough to be used in no till operations

[@denisef1153]

I listened to the “use epsom salt”. Worst mistake. It didn’t kill the plants but the leaves turned yellow. I had to flood the plants to get rid of the epsom salt. All better now but I’m going to be so careful now. One home ready I tried really worked. That was a recipe of yeast, sugar and water. The results were astonishing.

[@KamiKomplex504]

21:15 ohhhh you mentioned this before and I didn't think much of it cause no reason was given. So no stakes for strong roots. I also just saw a video about that biospere experiment and their trees would fall over because the trunks were not forming stress patterns in the trunks from wind so they had to add fans.

[@Kurtlane]

I put 1 Tbsp of Epsom salt into 1 gal of water. This is for one purpose: to add magnesium to my plants' diet. Without it my plants' leaves go crooked and even fall off. It works.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

I enjoy learning new things, especially when it comes to gardening, and usually will do some additional research to see if something is true or not. What I find interesting is that this video has 17K views but only 617 likes at the time I am watching it. That's a pretty low ratio for a video with so much good information. I think we as gardeners have a difficult time giving up what we think are successful methods no matter how much evidence there is to the contrary. As far as I'm concerned, if something has no affect on my garden and saves me time and money by not doing/using it, I have no problem crossing it off the list. It doesn't matter if my 93 year old grandmother swears by it 😂

[@r.guerreiro140]

You noticed a very interesting data This low likes ratio sounds to me as a strong evidence of the degree of Chemophobia and Naturolatry indoctrination western societies have been through

[@christiefrenchie6718]

Great video and entertaining, too. I didn't have note paper handy so I will have to watch this again. And will enjoy your wisdom and humo(u)r , the "u" for Canadians.

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

Thank u🇨🇦🙂!

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Lol, I loved the comment that you tell your neighbours to buy ladybugs and then enjoy them in your garden. 😆 Hibernation stage when shipped? Didn't know that. I've never bought ladybugs either and there seems to be enough in the neighborhood. My neighbour had a gazillion on the tree in their front yard 6 weeks ago! At least 5 per leaf and they were bitting some too. I was told only the females bite...🤔 thank you for the informative video. Loved it!

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Just received both Garden Myths #1 and #2 from Amazon. Looking at having something to peruse over the winter months. 👍

[@chantalepick3691]

What about yeast solutions? Is that good for vegetables?

[@denisef1153]

I just did an experiment with a yeast, sugar and water recipe. The results were amazing. My plants doubled in size. I’m doing it again this weaken with every plant. The mixture has to sit 24 hours. The colors of my flowers got so deep.

[@georgiameier4990]

WOW WOW WOW ! You're insights are mind blowing, and I'm your new number 1 fan.

[@cindysayavong8513]

Very helpful. I’m going to save lots money this year. Thank you so much!

[@matthewphares4588]

Great content. We need more scientists in the garden. One point… If you’re only garden centric then perhaps synthetic fertilizer is fine, but not if it washes into the ocean creating algae blooms and dead zones. Much less likely or impossible with organic compost free of animal manure. Also, I think the pesticide slide can be misleading. Synthetic pesticide might be a small amount of the whole, but if it is a potent toxin then a small percentage can be detrimental. The larger percentage of natural pesticide could be salicylic acid for example which is a natural pesticide produced by plants. It’s thought that the levels are higher in organic produce because the produce is bitten more by bugs, thus the salicylic acid content is higher. This is the precursor to aspirin and a reason that organic food is thought to be healthier.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

" Much less likely or impossible with organic compost" - that is not true. It is the amount of nutrients added that is important - not the source. Manure put on agricultural fields is a big pollution problem. "Synthetic pesticide might be a small amount of the whole, but if it is a potent toxin" - actually, most synthetic pesticides are leas toxic than many natural ones.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Sir, you’re very informative. Thank You for sharing.

[@johngault8688]

Seems like the most talk around pesticides nowadays are concerning neonicotinoid pesticides, which are suppose to be killing off the bees, but more info coming to light that seem to show that mites are a significant factor. However, the EU has supposedly banned all neonicotinoid pesticides, but I've heard there are some exceptions... I'll be curious to see how their "ban" evolves over time.

[@ennov9349]

In the Netherlands you only buy the Ladybug larvae- they eat more lice then the bugs and they do not fly away.

[@timbaker266]

Oh you

[@Lvaladez114]

Gee I've been doing it all wrong all this time. This makes perfect sense. I'll start doing it correctly. Maybe bare root trees will make it easier to plant it correctly. Thanks for these valuable tips. $$$

[@Pete.Ty1]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Superb informative video, Thank you 👍

[@thecelticforge]

On the planting of trees, I have learned to wait until it's dormant. That way I can remove the soil from the roots and spread them out as best I can. I can't remember the last time I saw a potted tree that didn't need its roots spread out. I make it a point to get bare root stock when I can. If the roots are not spread out, I wind up with girdling roots followed by a sick and then dead tree.

[@josephzimmer2664]

I know you just addressed planting trees, but I'd like to see a video on planting fruit trees. Is the process ever different for fruit trees? Should we ever add phosphorous? It seems like fruit trees would use a lot of phosphorous.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

Plant them the same way. Fruit trees don't use more phosphorus, besides you add phosphorus because your soil is deficient - not based on what you plant.

[@hardyakka6200]

Epsom salts has one good use in the garden. Where I live mandarins and custard apple can get where dry and hard inside. Epsom salts spread on the ground and watered in. The fruit from then on will be juicy.. just a local deficiency.

[@cassieoz1702]

Interesting. I've been gardening for 50 years and haven't heard most of these

[@rhondakendrick2563]

???????????? even thing

[@WanderingBobAK]

@@rhondakendrick2563 What are you trying to say?

[@dmitrimikrioukov5935]

The staircase in the apartment building where we live has some houseplants, and those houseplants are infested with spider mites. So last summer I brought a ladybug from outside and put it on the most seriously infested plant. What was interesting was that almost immediately the ladybug laid some eggs, and after a few days I saw baby ladybugs crawling around. However, the ladybug would always sit on the window, not the plants. Some days later the babies got trapped in the spider mite web and died. The spider mite infestation maybe decreased a tiny bit, but it did not go away.

[@eddy8828]

Excellent information. Thank you very much.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Phenomenal myth busting!!!

[@maryrekar2150]

Very enjoyable a wealth of knowledge

[@juangomez409]

Hello, I just started watching your channel and I like it, I also just started gardening, I have cooking herbs and cannabis plants, most of my plants are on pots, and a few on the ground, I have a hibiscus plant that leaves are very small and one of the branches died. What do you recommend for cannabis and herbs plants on pots and the plants on the floor? Thanks and I’ll be following your channel 🤘🏼👀

[@DouglasEKnappMSAOM]

Ladybugs rescued my plants from affids! The interesting thing was that the real work was done by the larvae! And yes indoors.

[@dawnhamilton197]

Question regarding the tree information. Does the information apply to planting a fruit tree bare root

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

Applies to all trees.

[@TontonMacoute]

You get a lot of slugs in half filled tall glasses buried half way near vulnerable plants (like Stokesia) provided it contains yeasty beer. A shallow dish is a waste of time.

[@JonathonPickett]

WOOT! “It’s all chemicals!” About time someone told the truth!

[@kofipeter6471]

What about health benefits for organic fertilizer and synthetic fertilizer?

[@rogereckhoff7996]

Great talk. Here is a topic with much discussion and I would like any input that is factual. I am new to gardening and have read that using our tap water that contains Chlorine is harmful to my plants and fruit trees! Is there any science to it or is it a myth? What are your suggestions on correcting this problem? I have had my soil tested but it doesn't show up. We live in Oracle Arizona and we have very poor soil but i am making an attempt at improving it anyway.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

www.gardenmyths.com/chlorine-chloramine-plants/

[@chuckbailey6835]

1 more thing about planting trees and iev planted in the last 30+ and iev dug out even more tree stumps and sometimes whole trees clearing buildng lots cuz realy big trees 4ft + across are alot easier to dig a round 3 sides and and push it over usiing the weight of the Canopy to up root it especially a maple or something that has a deep tap root but anyway dont be afarid to throw some good size rocks down a round the root ball besides the help hold moisture the roots will grow around them and help anchor it if you dont believe me take a walk in the wood and look at the trees growing right on top an old rock wall. Now there are some exceptions to this i see a lot of dead cherry trees in the rock walls but not exclusively on the walls so i think there just getting out paced by larger species and cant get enough light

[@sweetmary6793]

A 10- 10-10 fertilizer is good for vegetables and flowers.? Thank you.

[@detecwi]

You are amazing! I’ve always suspect profit motives in most of what is pushed. I admit I have fallen for most of the marketing schemes. The reason for my ability to be duped is because I didn’t have your knowledge at hand. I am subscribed to you and unsubscribed to all others.

[@josebotelho8404]

Cleaning vinegar works for me on a hot sunny day. Not regular vinegar.

[@jenger5405]

Might synthetics be bad because of the production process?

[@jakemelinko]

What about talking to your plants? Does that work?

[@tammystairs684]

How to you stop the mole/voles from eating your bulbs? Most of my bulbs were eaten.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

www.gardenfundamentals.com/dealing-with-voles-and-moles/

[@MissMolly3377]

So, in other words, no one wants to give any credit to plain old dirt/soil and water. 🤷‍♀️ They make money if they write a catchy title on their videos, and tell you the same things year after year, in a newer video, of course, when it all comes down to soil and watering properly. Sure tehre may be some tricks along the way, like compost and such, but it comes down to soil, water, and the microbes and crawlies in the ground. Those people must hate this guy, because he has the true and natural way to garden, with way less cost.

[@KRich408]

Years ago they thought tomatoes were toxic because the green parts of the plant are, red is always giving a bad rap. Tomatoes are a Nightshade, that's generally very toxic but not all parts of all Nightshade are toxic, apple seeds contain cyanide, but how many people do you know that got sick from apple seeds? Another example Cashews most of the plant is very toxic except for the part we eat.

[@jenger5405]

"I garden without chemicals" LMMFAO

[@sailorPinata]

Pine barks don't produce acidic soil either ? 🤔

[@Mrbfgray]

I only use *organic water.* Less toxic than dihydrogen oxide.

[@terrydanks]

So many wrong things to dupe the poorly educated and unknowledgeable gardener, like myself! I sprayed 45% vinegar, salt and soap mixture on the weeds sprouting in the cracks of my pavers. Seemed to work as within a few hours all the leaves were brown. This video tells me they'll likely be back soon. :(

[@bobcounts4507]

Enjoyed the excellent presentation. Epsom salt actually does help with blossom end rot. The mechanism is such that tomato plant can't take up enough calcium for various reasons. The magnesium helps the plant take up more calcium, thus helping the shortage of calcium which indirectly caused blossom end rot. This was how it was explained to me. I've used it after years of not using it, and it worked. The walls of the tomatoes were thicker as well as the walls of the bell peppers that I grew. Due to the sulfur, everything was a bit darker green.

[@catofthecastle1681]

Then make your own video!

[@Warmachine-tu5zo]

I bet you are just waiting for the slug abuse people lol

[@tbradtbrad]

This is like saying you get every nutrient your body needs from the food you eat.

[@markchilluffo9638]

👍👍

[@ladyjavandab7181]

Mine blown! Have we been doing it wrong? Even the big commercial farms use fertilizer right? I learned much here just this one video. I am growing in containers and they are nutrition deficient ?

[@dianachern4234]

I disagree about synthetic chemicals are the same. They might look the same as chemicals structure, but those synthetic chemicals bring imbalance to the soil long term. And more and chemicals needed because soil become too much of this or that.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

If they have the same chemical structure - they are the same and function the same in soil. You might not believe - but that does not change the facts.

[@timbaker266]

Coffee and wine is sinfulness to the human heck far come on bucko 😂

[@guylenz7113]

How about this myth - bury the tomato deeper than the existing rootball or bury part of the stem sideways.

[@cassieoz1702]

It's only a myth if it claims to produce some results that it doesn't achieve. What is that planting style supposed to do?

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

I planted 2 tomatoes next to each other. I buried the stem on one and not the other. The one I buried the stem on was much higher productive than the other. I will stick to burying the stems deeper.

[@LezBob]

I'm shocked by the claim that citronella is 2x more toxic than glyphosate because it's false and misleading. Glyphosate has faced scrutiny over potential health risks, including its links to cancer, while citronella oil is generally considered to have low toxicity for humans and mammals. So despite finding plenty of valuable info in what you say, I can't help but wonder if there's anything else you said that is false.

[@ganbinocanfly]

You seem to love to show the nitrate molecule and imply that all nitrogen sources are equal or the same. The reality is that MOST inorganic sources of bottled nitrogen are not in the form of nitrates, which most organic sources are. They are in fact in the form of anhydrous ammonia or UAN, which chemically are very different. Why do you show this molecule so much, and what is its relevance? Please teach me something Mr. Chemist!!

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

The most common form of nitrogen in fertilizer is nitrate, and it is the form of nitrogen used most by plants. Organic sources are usually proteins, not nitrates, but these need to be converted to nitrate before plants can use them (99% true) - plants can also use amino acids, but that is not what they usually use. Some plants can also use urea, but most of that when added to soil is converted to ammonium or nitrate.

[@CoreyAubie-o7h]

There is an issue with your statement with orgaic vs synthetic fertilizers. Yes they are chemically the same, the plants will take them up the same but you have omitted one vital piece of information; salts( sodium) These synthetic fertilizers are a byproduct of the petroleum industry and have an over abundance of salts. Which we all know don’t help with microbes. I have been growing organic now for 10 years but prior I used all the bottle fertilizer on the market . Take a bottle and forget about it for a year or two, then shake that bottle : you will hear the salts that have slowly bound together. I always thought this was just the fertilizers but had these rocks analyzed and it came back mostly sodium. This is why we are heading for a disaster with our agriculture industry. Microbes don’t thrive in soil that has sodium build up. I’m not saying in one year but over years of use it will have a negative effect because at this point the microbes die off to a point that they don’t help the plant anymore and to keep the growth you are forced to keep feeding synthetic crap. Side note, I really do enjoy your content. Great work.

[@zulaikhasyazwanicomel9090]

The myth of organic and synthetic fertilizer..peoples wanna feed the plant..not enrich the soil..our attitude same as when have a pet..then they wanna organic life..for me..why racing vehicles not using minerals oil while racing..they used synthetic lubricants rather than minerals..

[@DouglasEKnappMSAOM]

Chiral molecules are produced 50 50 by a lab but only right handed by plants. Thus plant toxicity can be VERY different from lab products! You are badly misleading people about these 2 products.

[@markalman649]

Carrot has 5.6 mg. of oxalic acid per 100 grams. Radish has 1.7 mg. of oxalic acid per 100 grams. Rhubarb has 1336 mg. of oxalic acid per 100. The gentleman's assertion that, "rhubarb has just as much oxalic acid as carrots and radishes" is factually false. Such a blatant mis-statement of the facts seriously undermines this man's credibility.

[@Gardenfundamentals1]

1) You failed to provide the link to the research paper that shows these numbers. 2) Here is my reference: www.gardenmyths.com/oxalic-acid-rhubarb-leaves-harm-you/ If you still think you are right - show us the research data!

[@ganbinocanfly]

@@Gardenfundamentals1 Here you go. Here is a chart showing the levels in some selected vegetables. They have both carrots and radishes listed at .50 mg / 100 g. Rhubarb leaves have at their lowest around 500 mg / 100g, but can go as high as 1500 mg / 100 g. I think you are mixing up mg and g but this is a pretty HUGE fail. To assert in anyway that carrots or radishes have anywhere close to the same amount of oxalates is ridiculous. Your credibility is shot. lafeber.com/vet/oxalic-acid-content-of-selected-foods/

[@ganbinocanfly]

@@Gardenfundamentals1 My question is, you claim to be a chemist, how could you get this so wrong? And even when someone pointed that out to you, you still cling to the misinformation that you promulgated, citing only yourself. It also raises the question of, if you could misinterpret the data this horribly, what else have you done this with. You sir are no chemist, you seem to not even understand how to interpret basic measurements and data.

[@shawnsg]

@@ganbinocanfly you seem to have some kind of weird obsession with him, and it's blinding you to reality I think. First, he's not citing himself. His site that he linked to has multiple sources on the oxalic acid content of rhubarb parts. Did you take the time to look? Second, his point as I take it, is that you would have to consume an inordinate amount of raw rhubarb leaves and/or stems to reach a lethal dose of oxalic acid. Yet other vegetables potentially contain lethal levels of oxalic acid, assuming they are also consumed in unusually large quantities, yet they don't get the same fear mongering label.

[@maggiarma950]

roundup should be banned as the active substance is toxic to soil health and to humans when consuming plants grown from soil sprayed with it. check out effects of glyphosate kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6K6qJudnNOVr9k

[@adamwiseman5831]

You could rename this all about Capitalism

[@hartfordboothe7466]

I always like your videos; you seem knowledgeable and aren't pushing products. One thing about the calcium deficiency: in coconut coir, I've seen plants appear to show a calcium deficiency. Foliar application of cal-mag rectified the problem I was seeing. So, my little bitty bit of experience suggests that at least one growing medium may have/cause a calcium deficiency which can be corrected by applying calcium to the plant. Coconut coir is known to absorb/attach to free calcium and magnesium if it is not buffered. The coir I was using was not buffered. Lesson learned. FWIW. YMMV. Thanks for all your great videos and the time and effort you put into making them.