The usual term is "consistent soil moisture levels", not "consistent watering". Very different things. ;) It means keep the soil the roots are growing in slightly moist all the time rather than dry/wet/dry/wet etc. That way they have a consistent source of water. But it doesn't mean soaked or drenched, just damp. And it isn't just lettuce but most all garden vegetables. The easiest way is to use a drip irrigation system set on an auto timer so that several times a day the plants receive a small amount of slowly delivered water. Dave

If it's a large tree, it should have stakes with tape out about 5 feet from the trunk to protect the roots. If it's an oak, they'll probably kill it with the equipment anyway.

It looks like an asparagus fern (which is really a member of the Lily family). If there's no other plant nearby that could be dropping sap onto the 'leaves' then - well, I'd be suspicious and get some just-warm water and a paper towel and sponge it off. I'd be looking for small creatures along the stems or under the leaves, too. Quickest remedy is - squish. I'd also ease up on the watering over winter.

Hello, I have been using the machine with only discharging the wash water into a bucket. As Dadoes suggested, I decided to "just keep using...( I can't bear to quote the rest of what he said, lol) Shortly after I initially posted this, My machine stopped making the noise when spinning and there was less gravely stuff noted in the bucket. It seems to be working fine now, I guess? I have rigged up a new set up to discharge the wash water. It works. A lot less complicated than having the plumber install a new draining system. The hose is a high temp hose, at 180*f but this washer can get to 205*f. I don't know if its cooled before discharge or not. You might need to click the new green linked feature to "read more". Just a reminder, here is my row of miele's