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Bare Root or Potted?
Comments (17)Good point bboy, although I don't really agree that it is pointless to shave off 1 inch without addressing the older roots. It seems pretty clear that if there are issues in the container grown root system that are hidden from a previous container size and its now larger circling roots, then the tree is likely to be impacted some day in the future. As is the case with many tree planting practices there appears to be some conflicting information as to what to do when planting a container grown tree. The University of Florida page includes information published by Edward F. Gilman, who suggest that the 1 inch be removed (and backs it up with years of data and studies) but also suggest some correction of previous container defects at the time of planting. - copy and paste the links below http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/circle-removing.shtml http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/containers.shtml or Another individual James Urban who is a published author on this subject discusses this specific point in the youtube clip I had posted earlier in this thread. Here is a link to the point in video where shaving the root ball is discussed (this discussion ends at the 36 minute mark.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB_rlOYkXOQ&t=32m20s He acknowledges that in addition to removing at least 1 inch of soil from the circling roots prior to planting, many experts suggest that previous years issues be corrected. He makes a good point that doing so may very well guarantee the death of the tree and suggests that it not be done unless you want to greatly risk the initial survival of the tree. (Something to consider prior to deciding how to plant a container grown tree) Unfortunately there are few if any good solutions to dealing with container grown trees at this time since it seems as though the great majority of nurseries do not correctly root prune them when transferring to larger pots, or keep them in the wrong sized pots for too long. This is the result of uniformed consumers shopping where they can locate trees at the lowest price. Even if the root ball is one giant circling mess, the consumer will not realize this since the tree will not die immediately but instead will girdle/slowly die many years down the road or may in extreme cases fall over during a storm long after the 2-year warranty has expired. I wish Bare Root trees were available to consumers, but I have never been able to locate any that weren't between 1-3 feet in size and required shipping. Thank goodness for the internet, and its wealth of available information. Even if much of it is conflicting and inaccurate, there are still good sources to turn to for information that is backed up and supported by well funded universities and others in the nursery business who have actually studied these practices and statistically measured the success and failure rates of the various techniques they recommend. In my early days (a few years back), I used to just plant container trees per the recommendations on the Lowes/Home Depot tag which resulted in trees buried too deep, circling roots and planting holes that the wrong size and shape! Sorry for the long post :) Steve...See MoreRegretting granite countertop choice...help!
Comments (143)I think the problem is the backsplash. Not that it isn't lovely, but it's got a large scale pattern compared to the granite which makes it pop. You certainly don't want to look for a granite that matches its punch. I do not think you will ever get the right colors in the slab of granite that don't create a different buzz.. I'm not sure is this application would allow it, but I've seen HGTV tile over tile....See MoreMary Appelhoff 1936 - 2005
Comments (38)mendopete: The wall and apple core are for those that feel like I do that worms do not need grit. Worms may need or just not care or do better with egg shell in any form but they do not need it for grit. Or any grit. I'm not sure where you are on that. Maybe we need more walls. :-) I cringe every time I read a new poster talk about toxic castings. I cringe every time I read a new poster talk about vermicomposting worms needing grit. I do not think I will have much company on this one. It is imbeded in vermicomposting lore right between kitchen scraps drip worm tea and castings being toxic. However, I was surprised how much company I had on the castings being non toxic topic. chuckiebtoo: I can't say I disagree with any of that post. I think I agree with all of it. I too was going to report back when I had more first hand knowledge from the other side of the stony green lawn. I don't need "some sources" because they would probably be boring. You all here are more fun. I think if Mary knew we were tossing this about so much she would be surprised and rethink her use of the word toxic to more like you and others here have written. I was hoping some of our foreign correspondents would chime in on the matter. It is always good to get opinions from multiple different sources. :-) And I just love the accents and cultural references. Ooh la la! Vive la difference! "Her famous book, “Worms Eat My Garbage,” has been translated into Korean, French, German and Japanese." This topic should be of interest to many vermicomposters who have read her books around the world. mendopete again: "Does this mean the castings are toxic? If I add castings to my garden, am I using worm pesticide? All worm bins need some maintenance at some point. Is this what Mary meant?" #Like. I'm twittering with delight. LOL. I hear ya Harry57. It does say something about the power of Mary's book if 14 years after her death 8 people are passionately debating a single word she wrote in a book first written 17 years ago. That is quite a worm woman! "No one in this country has done more for the self-image of worms than Mary Appelhof, the undisputed and nationally recognized, "Worm Woman." Green Living Magazine Here is a link that might be useful: Wormmania! This post was edited by equinoxequinox on Mon, Jan 26, 15 at 19:28...See MoreKids returning to college soon
Comments (71)I see, Zalco, that is terrible. I remember an article in the NYTimes a while back about kids from disadvantaged backgrounds assimilating into colleges. IIRC I think the author himself had done just that. One thing I won't forget is that, of necessity, he stayed on campus over spring breaks. But the dining halls were closed, so he had devote to a sizeable amount of his campus job earnings to buy everything he ate at a 7-Eleven. He went on to work in academia and make people more aware of the full needs of some of these kids. It was eye-opening....See Morerifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
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