Deep root fertilization worth it?
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Deep root fertilization, helpful or scam?
Comments (14)Ok, I know this is an old post. I still find it interesting non the less. On the subject of deep root zone fert injections, it really depends on what your goals and expectations, and how the work is performed. Smaller trees can benifit from a root zone injection, but it has to be put in the right place, if injected to deep it will do no good, if injected to shallow it has a possibility of burning out grass if in a turf area. The best injections are done in non turf area where the probe is barely inserted in the ground. This would be about 2 to 3 inches, or even common in shrub bed ares to to a surface drench. Certain insecticides are better suited for injections then any other way since it reduces the drift and off target applications. Often larger trees the only affective way to treat the whole tree is to either do a soil injection or a trunk injection. For fertilizer it would be a soil injection, insecticides would best be a trunk injection. Most larger trees however wont show much difference when fertilized unless they had a specific problem that caused decline of the crown when fertilizer would have some benefits. Now with that being said would fertilizer help this tree? If to much moister is the problem then fertilizer won't help it, just like if it were to dry fert also would not make better. Trees need a specific amount of water to function right, if the tree is subject to too much or too little it will become stressed and cause the tree to become susceptible to disease and insects. A healthy tree does better then a weak tree. With that said a little fertilizer would help the tree in the sort term, but would do nothing for these overall health. Now the best thing for this tree, and others with similar issues would be to move the tree to a suitable location. Water the tree as needed, trim tree back slightly to help increase growth, and fertilize as needed to help the tree reestablished. For the old spot that has a lot of moisture pick a plant that loves water. It will help dry out the area so ther things will grow better. Just watch the plant since during dry times you might have to water it if the area become too dry for the new plant. Proper cultural practices go along way to avoid costly applications of fungicides, insecticides, and fertilizers. My knowledge comes from 13 years in the tree and lawn industry. I have extensive experience in tree trimming, planting, fertilizing, and applying fungicides/insecticides. I tell customers what they should really do even if it means not getting the sale. Since they see my honesty and will turn to me next time they need something done since the see me as a person not trying to scam them. I know other people in the industry don't act the same, so be Leary of someone that tells you this is the problem, but we won't fix that we will do something else instead. That ge like going to the dr he tells you, you have a broken leg. So let's increase your fiber intake. Just doesn't make sence. I hope my reply helps anyone else that may end up on this site....See MoreAre root canals worth the $$ in the long run?
Comments (49)I feel like I am re-living the original poster's nightmare. Very glad that people have continued to post and lots of great info here. In my case, my tooth was tender to the touch, seemed to have shifted or was a little loose, and the dentist just said, "you want to try to save it right?" He did not offer his opinion on whether the chances were good to save it or not. ASK QUESTIONS - THESE DENTISTS DO KNOW. He had done a root canal for me the year before without problems but this time was so different with the above symptoms. He did not try to get a large area of my mouth numb, did it in stages, caused me panic attacks, aggravated the nerve with the last shot and when I thought he was going to give more pain killer, he started drilling, which for the first minute or two, maybe, was tolerable, then the severe pain started. I am not a screamer, but wish I had let it loose - maybe he would have stopped - I swear it was torture with comments that it would be over after just a little more and a little more and finally just after the filling because he could not even begin a crown prep and had to see if the tooth would rebound. I cried off and on all day! and suffered most of the weekend every time the pain killers wore off alternating between ibuprofen and Tylenol with and without Vicodin. Swelling started on Sunday, got him to call me in an antibiotic but going to travel back to my home town 60 miles away hopefully tomorrow to get my old dentist to pull it. I can't live like this. I did call my old dentist at home in desperation - just needed her to say she would try to work me in. She said a tooth sensitive to the touch like this is considered a "hot tooth" and it is not recommended to try to save it. Hope this helps someone in the future to avoid this type of pain. If I don't stay on top of it with pain medications (now taking Alleve at prescription doses in hopes of a little more time to sleep) I am in severe pain from tooth root through my jaw, TMJ and ear. I hope this saves someone else some suffering!...See MoreExpert Gardener 29-0-4 Fertilizer - Worth Using?
Comments (7)Get it now, because it might not be available in November. That is the product to use AFTER your lawn has stopped growing but before the frost and freezes send it into complete dormancy. There's a sweet spot there when this should be applied. The idea is to feed the roots without stimulating new top growth. The result will be seen in the spring when yours is the first grass to green up. The 4-step Scott's program was marketing genius. It might not be the best thing for every lawn, or any lawn, but it sells a lot of product. And when you have boat payments to make all year, that's what you need to do. Here's the general timing for most lawn products. Fertilize on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and about Thanksgiving (winterizer). You can use chemical fertilizer or organic. The application rate for organic fertilizer is always 15-20 pounds per 1,000 square feet. You can't damage anything by using too much organic. Herbicide: Preemergent herbicide (with no fertilizer) when the forsythia start to bloom in your neighborhood. This might be in late Feb or March. Spot spray weeds in mid April. Insecticide: Since the 1960s I have never used an insecticide, but if you need one, you need one. Usually it takes until July for insect damage to become visible. You don't need to apply anything unless you see the damage. Far too many people think they should apply it in June just in case. That's part of the problem with Scott's seasonal plan. Insecticide is bad for the health of the soil itself. Fungicide: This is another area where you should not apply it in anticipation of getting a disease. It's bad for the soil, too. But when you need something you need it. With fungal disease there is an organic solution that works for many of us. If you are interested in that then use ordinary corn meal at 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet....See Moredeep roots feeder system for roses?
Comments (7)The long, thicker roots on a rose bush do some work but are mainly to stabilize. It is the thin, tiny white roots that do all the work. Probably female ones!! The fertilizer plus water, should be able to get to them through your soil. If you have planted a rose for instance next a tree, then a 3 foot piece of 2 inch diameter plastic piping works very well. You just leave a small piece showing and stick the hose down it....See Morelazy_gardens
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