How does soil affect color and fragrance?
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Comments (5)Plants usually need an adjustment period after repots if root work was extensive. When potting up, usually there is little noticeable difference, just a temporary increase in vitality. Repot/root-pruning will cause the tree to sulk for awhile & the time period varies. (BTW, Acers tolerate total bare-rooting very well, so don't be reluctant to remove all the old soil from the root mass). Also, timing of the repot impacts recovery. Visible signs are temporary slowed or nonexistent growth, temporary loss of vitality, possible loss of some buds. I would tend to consider leaf burn a result of a root system that is yet unable to keep up with water demand put on the tree by other cultural conditions (wind, sun, high temps), or fertilizer salt issues. Also, cellular pH has the ultimate affect on color, but soil pH affects cellular pH to a certain degree. Couldn't guess at soil pH unless we know soil make-up. Do you know? I can tell you how to test container media pH if you wish to know & don't, but it will vary widely over time. If I remember, we had some off forum discussions about soils for your Acers? Are you the one that linked me to another forum site discussion about Acer nutrient preferences? If so, I was impressed by the knowledge of the posters. I have always found that the fast soils I grow in require more N than I would at first think. However, I also know that generous applications of N in containerized Acers can bring about some unwanted problems. If you still have access to the folks you were talking to previously, I would seek nutritional advice from them. That works for me doesn't mean it will work for you. Are you the one who spoke of adding some extremely large pine bark to the mix? Is it possible the soil is simply becoming to dry between irrigating? What else is in the soil aside from the bark? Pam comes here often - also grows lots of Acers in containers. Perhaps she will read & offer her advice, which is always sterling. I'm at work now, but I'll link her to this tonight. Al...See More[newbie] is rose color affected by soil comp...?
Comments (7)Hi Berninicaco3 Welcome to gardenweb and this is a great place to check out ideas and input for roses and other plants. I only have Beauty Secret and Starina among the minis you list, but they grow well in the ground for me in the next state over. Next time you post, it helps if you put your zone 5 and Iowa in the zone line, so people can adapt their input for your zone. Even though we had a bitterly cold winter last year too, it doesn't change our zone for the time being, since those talk about averages rather than extremes. I'm not a good one for pot growing in general, but your well drained soil sounds like a good plan. Two points to add, though. You don't want to bring your roses in for the winter, since roses hate being inside and you'd get spider mites and sickly plants in the process. Instead, what you'll need to consider is how to winter protect your pots for the cold months. As I'd mentioned, both of those minis are hardy in the ground for me, but pots allow more cold air to reach the roots of the plant and can reduce the hardiness of the plants a full zone. What I'd recommend for the winter is to figure out a system for protecting the whole pot in a relatively secure (but still cold) part of your yard. Some folks use unheated garages or sheds, making sure to check water for the pots over the winter. I bury the whole pot in DRY oak leaves (don't use leaves that mat down and stay wet) in a spot next to the house for added protection, and take off the leaves in the spring when the garden warms up. Seil has a lot of pots she overwinters in a system where she wraps the whole bunch in protective materials against the side of her house, and she can chime in about her system there. Bottom line though is that they'll be happier outside and protected (and dormant for the winter) than trying to bloom inside. Have fun and it looks like you have some nice choices. Cynthia...See MoreHow does the color of lining affect drapery fabric?
Comments (3)You might want to get a sample from the bolt. The undertones (and other colors) can change with the dye lot. I was looking at a cream background on a sample that went pink/taupe when the bolt came in. It was not a high end fabric though. Maybe those are more reliable, part of the production cost....See MoreHow much does paint sheen affect color?
Comments (9)you are not overthinking paint as how many gallons w at least $30-40 /per gallon..if not more. those who have redone rooms /repaired walls and repainted can give experience . If you are doing it yourself....buy the best paint youcan afford....keep the best brushes around for edges and corners and take good care of them . I remember a good gallon of paint at $15-18. so for the price now If I do a room I always reevaluate the info on the declarations on the brochures /cans. You cant even rely on the guy helping you at the hardware store.....Sher Williams doesnt have the trained people they used to.....Benjamin Moore staff behind the counter is good. I had good help w Pratt and Lambert[was the best paint] now its sold so store is gone. PPG store here had good trained help a couple yrs ago....See MoreAustin
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