Problems with new sofa...uncomfortable and cushions too soft
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SucraShield a new insecticide for soft bodied insects
Comments (16)I know this is a really an ancient thread but I did want to share my experience with sucrashield with those who care to hear a positive review. I have used this product for about ten years in vegetable consulting and production. The key is using it in connection with a good knock down like pyganic and smother the heck out of the larva with a good oil like oleotrol-I. Sounds like overkill to mix three things together but I use this regularly as a preventive on all kinds of fruits and vegetables. I have had not problems with resistance and as far as I know there has not been one crop failure if this is applied weekly. Better yet is to combine it with a good sticker so the rain does not wash it off. I apply this mixture with a stihl blower mister and cover the plants to runoff. I can go to the garden the same day and harvest if need be. It requires a little more washing but I do not have a harvest interval or dangerous residue to deal with. I keep a ready stock of these three biological insecticides but and when ever this fails I am not afraid to get out the big "synthetic" guns an have at it. I read msds sheets faithfully and observe application rates and re-entry and harvest intervals. I agree fully with some of the observations above that there is a lot of mis-information and dis-information regarding the chemical vs. organic systems of production. I apply both on their legitimate merits and throw the rest away. For me this is all about having a successful vegetable and fruit growing experience and not locking myself into any particular system. I want the healthiest most nutrient dense food I can grow. I also want to promote and steward a healthy and rich growing environment....See Moresoft water problems
Comments (4)Sounds eerily similar to a water softener set-up, where the calcium ion is being replaced with a sodium ion. Are you in Coastal NC, or relatively close? You said 60ppm in TDS; can you be more specific as to exactly what that number represents? I think you have the right idea as far as the leaching is concerned. You may need add calcium and mag. if that number represents sodium. The problem will be measuring the right amount so you don't over do it. Do you have a TDS meter? I would check the water from a dehumid if possible before I used it, but that is me. Then again, I'm sure if you searched the net you would be able to find someone that has used it before. I differ to them, because I never have. You can get a pool pH kit for like $6 bucks and TDS meter for another $40 online. People use pond water in aquaponics and have great results. However, I'm not well versed in the use of pond water in hydroponics. I have seen the aquaponic set-up at the Univ. Of Arizona and they have all kinds of filters and other things inline before the water actually reaches the plants. Too much of any one thing is usually bad. Balance is what we are after... like Bonsai. Fish poo is probably really high in nitrates and that may be bad or good. I don't know enough to tell you. Algae is generally not a good thing when talking about hydroponics, or plants in soil for that matter. You would have to research this route in pretty good detail... Bottom line, I would go talk to some nurseries in your area and ask about what they are doing to correct this problem....See MoreAmerican Black Cherry: Too Soft For Flooring?
Comments (8)That looks like #1 common black cherry in wide plank and pre-finished. With over 3" wide, it is recommended to either: 1. Blind nail and/or face nail/face screw. 2. Blind nail and glue. 3. Glue with the use of clamps to hold the planks until set. Note- glues mean you need a subfloor that is flat without correction by roofing paper or shingles. Because of the use of carpeting in many homes and it's forgiving nature, subfloors are often not flat. The reason for face nails/screws or glue is because there is not sufficient holding ability from blind nailing alone when going over 3" wide. Blind nailing by itself will hold the floor down, but it will creak and pop slightly with seasonal humidity changes. Black Cherry is fairly easy to dent, but since the floor you are choosing has a lot of character, the imperfections should be masked pretty well. Natural (unstained) is also best for floors that will be dented or scratched through the finish. It is hard to match a stain/surface finish to nearby undamaged wood. To best hide surface finish scratches, make sure the finish sheen is either satin or matte. Also, the commercial aluminum oxide finishes are generally not easy to spot fix. Most people just have the whole floor refinished every 2-10 years, depending on wear. Pre-drilling is not needed when blind nailing or face nailing a flooring cleat with most all N. American species (including black cherry). These cleats are tapered and pretty narrow in thickness. Pre-drilling is definitely needed with screws....See MoreMANY OF MY PLANTS ARE HAVING LIGHT GREEN & SOFT NEW GROWTH. PLEASEHELP
Comments (2)I agree, sounds like they're normal. New growth on some plants can even be quite a bright red as well. But as they mature they all usually change to a darker green....See MoreiCustomSofa
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