how big should my beds and rows be?
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Comments (2)Jennifer, you can certainly wait until fall as jxa suggested. But I usually don't wait that long.Rrepot to gallon size, keep somewhat shaded and let the root structure develop for about one month. Then plant,do not fertilize, just add in some bone or blood meal and alfalfa. After the bush has developed inground for about one month, you can add fertilizer. I generally use a kelp product, no hard stuff like chemical fertilizer of miracle gro, just organics. Cl. Iceberg is absolutely beautiful when established (give it 3 years). Enjoy! Carol...See MoreHow big should my seedlings be?
Comments (22)Depending on the summer, a week can make a difference in Texas. Last summer was HOT and this year will probably be the same. I'm in San Antonio and the mid-summer heat last year just burned up all my large fruit plants (Big Boy, Big Beef, etc). Fortunately I put my plants in mid-February so I at least got a harvest from them before they flamed out. My neighbors that waited for the traditional freeze "safety window" in my area (March 1 - 15) didn't get much of anything until the fall. Some of my plants still produced in the heat like Porter Dark Cherry, Yellow Pear, and the various Sun(fill in the blank) varieties. At this point, I'd say get your plants in the ground so you have a shot at a harvest this year. I haven't heard anything about the Texas drought ending so it's probably another scorcher. Even if there's a light freeze in the next couple of weeks, the plants can be covered easily if they're small....See Morerow, row, row your boat.....right through my living room!
Comments (5)Take a hint from Venice, Italy. My wife and I where there on our honeymoon and one of the things you saw if your me and like these things is that every doorway in flood prone areas had rails in which you slide in a sea wall into them thus blocking the water from flooding into there homes. There homes are built out of stone so they are naturally flood resistance and the panels seal it up completely and yet allow complete access into the property as they only cover the bottom 6 inches or so. http://www.tmhardware.com/Door-Flood-Barrier-Shield.html In your case I don't know if you want to do that. If your structure is stick frame built and your house isn't attached well to your foundation blocking the water from entering could place stress on the foundation and instead of flooding your home the rising water could push it off the foundation. Your SS idea should work if sealed properly but just understand that it could cause other issues. Another thing to think about is self adhesive rubber foundation membrane. The come in three foot x 66 foot rolls that can could be rolled out under the siding although you will need to seal the nail holes from the siding when you put it on. http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/siding/foundation-materials/ac-hydroseal-3000-3-x-66-7-foundation-membrane/p-1444450498226-c-9532.htm?tid=2770800794422192445 I have waterproofed a foundation with this and have had no issues....See MoreHelp! How should I arrange the furniture in my office with big desks?
Comments (7)Thanks for quick the reply! I do not receive clients in the room, so I don't need any other chairs. I was contemplating a small chair with an ottoman for reading, but haven't decided yet. The window on the right in my pictures looks out to the backyard, the window on the left looks out to my neighbors. The office is on the second floor. Nothing will distract me, I enjoy glancing out at the windows and the birds. I'm going to add light filtering shades in case the glare gets too bad. I'd like to avoid being in a position where they need to be down all the time because of glare since I like looking out the window so much. The second desk will double as my drawing space and for my makeup. So, I will be reaching for it on a semi-regularly basis....See Moregirlgroupgirl
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