Why does my KissMeOverTheGardenGate droop when cut?
Lisa Adams
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Help! Why is my Rhodo drooping/dying??
Comments (11)Drooping like that can be caused by two main causes: too little water, and too much water. :-) Seriously, it's true. Too little water: the surface under the mulch around the stem will feel dry. The plant will perk up in the morning, and wilt in the middle of the day. Newly planted rhododendrons will need water (if there's no rain) in this area every few days, depending on drainage and temps, etc. Flip side: too much water will drown the roots. It can also cause phytophthora root rot (especially in hot temps), which kills the ability of the roots to supply water to the rest of the plant. A well-watered plant that droops over the entire plant almost certainly has phytophthora root rot. At that point, there's no cure. You don't need to water if the soil under the mulch isn't dry, and if it isn't wilted in the morning. (They often wilt during the heat of the day if it's at all dry; this isn't a problem if they're firm by morning.) It also could be unrelated to water. Some other fungal diseases start in the stems/leaves, blocking sap from getting to new growth (which droops), and work their way down. In that case, pruning (with sterilization of pruner between each cut using 1:7 bleach solution!) can save things. See link for pictures. There will be a localized brown discolorization of the branch, often looking withered. One it reached the base, it can cause the entire plant to wilt, though I believe more often it affects mostly newer growth. The 10 plants I got from a good general nursery were infected; I've done a lot of pruning. As mentioned, planting too deep can accentuate problems - rhododendron roots want to be near the surface and get oxygen. Lastly, it could be the exact things recommended above. Unlike many plants, in most cases slitting root balls (even pot-bound ones) of rhododendrons isn't a great idea. A test was done with 5 identical plants; some just planted, some slit, others carefully washed loose for an inch or so, etc. The slit ones did by far the worst when evaluated a year later. If I had to guess, sounds like a fungal disease, but I'd check on how it was planted first. Note: this link will eventually go stale; it's to some temp pictures I uploaded for the rhododendron mailing list. Here is a link that might be useful: Images of fungal branch dieback...See MoreWhy does tree peony cuttings not shoot up?
Comments (7)Yes, I have to wait, wait them to shoot up. But even according to the home area's time schedule, they are late. Are there anything I can do to help them shoot up? Some guys said, it might be short of nutrition.If this is case, what I can do? Are there any kind of fertilizer that could supply nutrition to the cuttings? ps, maifleur,actually, it is plastic bottle,sorry....See MoreWhy does my GC get 15% when I do the work?
Comments (14)OMG acountryfarm, I'm so sorry to hear about what you're going through. That sounds just awful. I really appreciate the support and wish you all the best in getting through your project too. It's so hard. I wish I had found this site before I started this project. I wish I had listened to my gut when I was deciding between this and another contractor. Such a mess. Fern4, I might be mis-stating the term "allowance". You're right, typically allowance is for materials that the owner will choose later, like tile or appliances, and the installation of these materials is included in the contract. However, like I said, the original proposal was for things like a stone bathroom, and I knew we'd be doing ceramic (which is less for material AND installation), so we put a figure in for the whole thing and now we're bidding it out (or rather I am). But one thing I can say for sure is that in no way should change orders carry a larger Profit and Overhead than the base contract. P and O should be the same amount no matter what, so that a Contractor doesn't have a benefit to changes, it should just be fair. Yes, change orders are usually items where you make a change. But they also include "unforeseen conditions" which can be a point of contention as well. What should an experienced contractor with 20 years under his belt have "foreseen"? Should they only look at the drawings and exclude everything else even if they know it's going to be necessary by Code, or whatever? It depends on the Contractor, their experience and integrity. I raise a glass to all of you GW's who are such a great source of support and knowledge....See MoreWhy does everyone cough when they stay in my basement?
Comments (16)Here's what I found on the Center for desease control site. "I found mold growing in my home, how do I test the mold? Generally, it is not necessary to identify the species of mold growing in a residence, and CDC does not recommend routine sampling for molds. Current evidence indicates that allergies are the type of diseases most often associated with molds. Since the susceptibility of individuals can vary greatly either because of the amount or type of mold, sampling and culturing are not reliable in determining your health risk. If you are susceptible to mold and mold is seen or smelled, there is a potential health risk; therefore, no matter what type of mold is present, you should arrange for its removal. Furthermore, reliable sampling for mold can be expensive, and standards for judging what is and what is not an acceptable or tolerable quantity of mold have not been established." I'm not sure if I should test, or just try to get rid of what I see on the cinder block. Does anyone have experience with a test kit? Can you recomend one? Another posible problem could be my paints. I am a decorative painter,(I do murals, polished plaster, glazing, etc.)At this point, I work with mostly water based paints. I have a lot of paint stored in the back, but it's all in sealed containers. I read somewhere that stored paints could be a problem. How can that be, if they are sealed?...See MoreMoses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
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