How can I get a good answer?

Inglezinho · May 2021

1, Geographical location - Orkneys or Channel Islands?
2. Situation - sunny or shady.
3. Type of soil - clay, loam or sand? Sorry but you really must know this. Ask me for a quick easy test.
4. Chemical composition of soil ? Acid or alkaline? Ask me for more details on this. [email protected].
5. Photo, if related to a specific plant.

Sorry, but I will not respond to further enquiries that provide insufficient information.

Inglezinho · May 2021

Repost.

Mrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants · May 2021

Not responding is your decision, why are you telling us? Just read and pass on.

Inglezinho · May 2021

I jst thought it was the type of post that didn't require a fast answer but was important generally. Have you had Covid? Pass on asshole.

Mrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants · May 2021

No Covid. Extremely rude calling me names, not tolerated on this site. Pass on yourself.

Inglezinho · May 2021

I was just trying to be helpful, no intention to be "teachy". I would like to try and answer more questions, but sometimes it is difficult.

Bright star · May 2021

There are plenty of members on this forum who are more than happy to try answer questions with less information than you demand. A lot of inexperienced gardeners don’t realise that these factors can help with identification or solve a problem. With encouragement and patience from this forum they will learn to post a question with more pertinent details.

Mrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants · May 2021

I usually only comment on things I have experience of eg cutting a shrub or digging up a plant. I read loads but rarely respond.

debs64 · May 2021

Maybe not the best idea to put up your private email address? Especially when you then go on to be rude and insulting?

Posy · May 2021

I wonder what a good answer is. It so depends on the audience, the purpose and the background. Why has my computer stopped? You forgot to charge it up. Have I downloaded a hidden virus? That's a bit more complicated. Not every gardener is or wants to be a scientist or an expert, they just want to enjoy themselves. Courtesy, however, is always the best start and finish.

philippasmith2 · May 2021

Many new gardeners who pose queries on this forum don't always know what info to include in their first posts.
It is simple enough for others to suggest that more info is needed in order to get a useful response and specify what info would be helpful.
As far as I can see, the OP's either respond with as much extra info as possible - thereby eliciting good advice or they do not respond at all.
It is the OP's choice whether they care to continue with the subject or not - happily most of them do

How can I get a good answer?

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