Bread machine will not start, am I doing something wrong?
arkansas girl
13 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (23)
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
13 years agomoosemac
13 years agoRelated Discussions
Plate comapctor- am I doing something wrong?
Comments (7)There is the possibility that a commercial model is bigger and faster than the ones we've rented as DIYers, but we have rented from industrial rental places... and yes, they're hogs. My husband, who is the operator when we get one, does not recall them having speeds either. He more or less just scampers along behind them trying to get them to go in the direction he wants. I recall you do get little bulges of soil from it digging in as you turn and so on, but you make several passes and work those out: tamp, rake, check level, tamp, rake, check level, rake... We've never worked with the layer of crush that you'll probably be using in your zone, so I don't know how to handle that part....See MoreI think I am doing something wrong...
Comments (6)Truzella: I have a Craftsman corded electric trimmer/edger/trencher. The head can be pivoted to function as a trimmer or edger. In the edger position it can be set at a slight cant to dig a shallow trench. In the edger and trencher position it absolutely takes the grass out when edging, but a very narrow strip. As a shallow trencher, it tears out the grass when you have it trenching with a hard surface facing the blade, but just makes an angled slot when you have a soft surface on both sides of the blade. Sorry to hear your Mantis is not giving you the desired results. Fairyprincess...See Morehelp ! i am doing something wrong :(
Comments (45)Alotofplants, often what happens with many ideas about clematis is that what was initially thought about them came from the British and their experience with them. This information is parroted along by everyone and it often takes a long time to get the information corrected. (As far as googling to get information on the web, you can probably find information out there that will support any position.) As an example about info that is parroted about clematis, take for example the idea that clematis are difficult plants to grow. Nothing is further from the truth especially if you give them what they need and you choose a variety that is suited to your area. The same is true about how some types of clematis are better suited to growing in a conservatory. Clematis fremontii and other similar types are grown in England either inside or in containers because they have trouble with them dieing off over the winter. I took this information to heart and planted my fremontii in a pot based on that information. I then learned of quite a few people here in the states, some in the cold north, who have been growing theirs outside in the ground for several years. As a result, mine are now in the ground and are doing fine. Yet, another myth out there circulating is that clematis need cool root runs. What they like is the moisture that is associated with cool root runs, that is moisture. The plants can exist in pots that get quite hot in the summer if they are provided the moisture, which is what they really need. Janet, if you look in Edith's book, you will also see that she says the following: "The only exception to the rule of not adding lime would be if you live in an area that has a major calcium deficiency. Have your soil tested by a professional soil lab and add lime only if their findings reccomend that you do so." Perhaps this is your issue lotsofplants. Perhaps a soil test would show that your soil lacks calcium that it is getting from the lime and that is what your plant is lacking, not the affect the lime has on your soil pH. I garden in acidic clay soil, have tons of clematis, and have never added lime to my soil. How can I grow them in acidic soil and you not? Perhaps the issue is calcium or some other deficiency in your soil that is being helped by a microcomponent in the lime and not the pH affect caused by the lime. Edith goes on to say: "I have found that in this country it is better to grow clematis in the more acidic planting situation of a pH of 6.5. Growing clematis in an acidic location is important for gardeners who live in areas where there is little rainfall." In another section of her book, Edith states that lime can inhibit clematis from utilizing essential nutrients such as iron, manganese, and zinc from the soil. The bottom line is that unless you have investigated your soil conditions via a soil test, you don't really know if the lime is doing anything for your clematis or whether it is really needed. Something else may be the actual cause of clematis failing to thrive and lime may be just adding that extra ingredient. The pH affect may be totally unrelated. Excuse my insistence on fact and investigation, but it comes from graduating college with a chemistry major and biology minor. I am a science nerd and proud of it! LOL...See MoreAm I doing something wrong, or is it just bad luck?
Comments (14)Ken; thanks for your reply. Starting to see that it is probably a case of my doing something wrong, more that bad luck. Read the TNArb. link, good. I've been planting trees here in Southern Tier NY, near PA border for about 20 years now. Mostly bare root from our state nursery and in the spring, and lately plugs also, some times in the fall. So mostly they go straight in the ground; plugs just in a dibble hole, and bare root with a planting bar. But these are all tough trees proven for my area and most do survive. Have read and new most of this stuff, but get lazy, complacent maybe. The things I've been planting are forgiving of that. Dwarf conies and garden conie cultivars are a new experience for me, so I'm down low on the learning curve. About sand added to clay, at a low percentage yes cement, but up around 1:1 does seem to drain pretty well. Our clay, at least subsoil, is so impermeable that all that is need to have a pond here is to dig a hole! Not quite sure how to proceed now, The Little Brolly has some life in it but I am not pleased with the brown needles. I guess I'll wait and see how it does. I knew schoodic was dead. Should I try again, spring plant with a more mature schoodic? Don't know how containers got in the picture, I want my plants in the ground not in containers. Except for the propagation stage. Doubt they broke dormancy, under the snow most of the winter in this cold place. Just planted a blue shag P. strobus hope I don't kill that too. And the birds nest spruce rooted cuttings... and ... and ... Stanton...See Morearkansas girl
13 years agodcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
13 years agoarkansas girl
13 years agoarkansas girl
13 years agodcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
13 years agoUser
13 years agodcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
13 years agoarkansas girl
13 years agoarkansas girl
13 years agojessyf
13 years agocloudy_christine
13 years agodcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
13 years agoarkansas girl
13 years agoNickmey
9 years agoarkansas girl
9 years agoSue Johnson Abo
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoannie1992
7 years agoci_lantro
7 years agognatty2001
7 years agoSue Johnson Abo
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
Related Stories
FUN HOUZZ14 Things You Need to Start Doing Now for Your Spouse’s Sake
You have no idea how annoying your habits at home can be. We’re here to tell you
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES10 Tips to Start a Garden — Can-Do Ideas for Beginners
Green up your landscape even if you're short on time, money and knowledge, with these manageable steps for first-time gardeners
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESWhy Marble Might Be Wrong for Your Bathroom
You love its beauty and instant high-quality appeal, but bathroom marble has its drawbacks. Here's what to know before you buy
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESHow to Decorate When You're Starting Out or Starting Over
No need to feel overwhelmed. Our step-by-step decorating guide can help you put together a home look you'll love
Full StoryLIFEYou Said It: ‘Every Room Should Have the Right Wrong Thing’ and More
This week on Houzz we were inspired to break out of catalog styling ruts and let our design freak flags fly
Full StoryLIFE7 Things to Do Before You Move Into a New House
Get life in a new house off to a great start with fresh paint and switch plates, new locks, a deep cleaning — and something on those windows
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Ideas for Bread Lovers
Any way you slice it, a kitchen designed with bread in mind conveys warmth and homeyness
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESDecorating 101: How to Start a Decorating Project
Before you grab that first paint chip, figure out your needs, your decorating style and what to get rid of
Full StoryLIFEThe Polite House: Do I Have to Display Decor Given to Me as a Gift?
Etiquette columnist Lizzie Post tackles the challenge of accepting and displaying home decor gifts from frequent visitors
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDES9 Planning Musts Before You Start a Makeover
Don’t buy even a single chair without measuring and mapping, and you’ll be sitting pretty when your new room is done
Full StorySponsored
ci_lantro