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Comments (34)Another great reference Tom - thanks! One thing I thought as I was reading it was that the study brings up a point that I think ALL of us have neglected in this thread; that while nitrogen is escaping from the clippings, carbon is escaping too! I do, however, have a problem with the conclusion the authors draw: "This study clearly shows, however, that the decomposition of grass clippings provides rapidly released N within the thatch layer of turfgrass. It is reasonable to assume that a portion of that N will become available to the turfgrass during the growing season. Therefore, N fertilization rates should be reduced when clippings are returned to turfgrass managed as a residential lawn." While it may be reasonable to assume that a certain portion is returned to the lawn, what is that portion? Is it 90%? 50%? 10%? *How Much* should fertilization rates be reduced? Please understand, I'm not being critical of the study - these questions were not within its scope. The authors have shown that nitrogen (and carbon) are quickly released from cut clippings. They have NOT shown where they go. My hypothesis (conjecture, postulate, theory, guess, question, whatever) is that less of these nutrients are returned to the grass than is commonly believed. Most of it escapes to the air. The corollary to this hypothesis is that the compost pile does a much better job at capturing nitrogen (and carbon), and "sequestering" them as biomass. So again... in a "perfect world"... and with full realization that said perfect world does not exist... and with all due respect to those who own and love mulching mowers... and with complete agreement that mulching clippings is waaaay smarter than taking them to the curb.... ... I resubmit my humble opinion: that the highest and best use for grass clippings is as food for the compost pile. So bag your clippings and then RUN at top speed to the compost pile with them! Quickly now! You're losing nitrogen! Allez! Allez! :-) -Diggity...See MoreProfusion Crab Apple Tree Leaves Turning Yellow
Comments (14)I have a number of thriving crabapples (one a profusion) and apple trees on my property. Apples love it here in Vermont so they usually do very well. However one tree that I purchased, I think it was an American spirit, developed apple scab. I suspect it had been ill treated before I purchased it, and the stress of transplanting was a final blow. I purchased a fungicide, captan, from this place: http://www.treehelp.com/captan-fungicide-8oz/ I mixed it per the package directions and either sprayed it on the leaves or dabbed it on, can't remember. Fortunately the tree was small so I was able to apply it to nearly every leaf. It worked like a miracle. About a year later we had a new waterline installed, and I had to dig up the tree and move it to a different location to prevent the roots from growing into the line. I feared that a second transplanting would be the final nail in the coffin, but my crabapple had recovered to a point where it survived the transplanting without a single wilted leaf. It has tripled in size in the intervening years and is very healthy. This seems remarkable to me considering that during the final transplant I had to slice through a number of roots and even the lower section of the taproot. I guess my whole point is that captan works wonders on apple scab and I would give it a try sooner rather than later. Also, my experience is that you cannot overwater an apple tree. Many of mine thrive in extremely wet areas. They also grow in drier spots, but I wouldn't worry about excess moisture. I had planted a lilac in one wet spot, and it was gradually dying. I moved it to a drier area and planted an apple tree in its place. Both are happy with the arrangement. The lilac came back from the brink of death and the apple is thriving in the "lilac death spot." My profusion tree is the one in the center, and the tree on the right is the former apple scab invalid. Photo is from a few years ago....See MoreFicus Benjamina losing all leaves! Help!
Comments (61)What kind of soil is it in? Virtually all containerized houseplants need regular nutritional supplementation; so YES, you should have a good fertilizer on hand and have a strategy in place that includes regular fertilizing that is adjusted in relation to the changes in growth habit as the plant makes it's way through the growth cycle. No one can tell you how to fertilize w/o knowing something about your soil and your watering habits, because those factors determine how much you use and how often you use it. If I guessed you were just getting interested in learning how to best provide for your plants' cultural needs, would I be right? In most cases, the manner in which a person addresses the issues for which you seek guidance will depend on your level of experience. I use, as do many others, and highly recommend Dyna-Gro's Foliage-Pro 9-3-6 fertilizer. There are a number of reasons for this, and I can direct you to a thread that lays out those reasons if you have interest. Your plant probably shouldn't be fertilized until you see signs of new growth. My guess is, the soil has been kept overly wet, which accounts for a very high % of the problems for which folks eventually arrive here in search of resolution. Once all the leaves fall, the amount of water your plant uses will be minuscule, so make sure you do not over-water. If you don't know how to use a wooden dowel/skewer as a tell, and want to, just ask. Many folks here use or have used that method with good results. It doesn't lie and will tell you when your plant does/doesn't need water. Al...See MoreAre fig leaves safe?
Comments (40)If you came in contact with a fig tree (cutting it with chainsaw,gather leafs,fruits) and have a rash act quick cause the rash will stay about 3-10 days depending on the exposure. You have to understand while spring and summer time the fig tree creates that white latex (that have 2 bad compoments of acid) and "burns" the skin but not like sun, so if you hadnt make contact,take procotions gloves, long sleves and dont stay in the sun for long periods, if you failed and have a rash 1) was the area that make conntact with fig tree fast and good 2) see a doctor (propably you will get antibiotic, antistamins,epinefrine of some kind) 3)this isn't sun burn dont put same lotions although manny can help such us aloe vera 4) keep the infected area clean 5)Thats Mine opinion, good diet! Antiiflamatory such us Coffe, Green tea honey+can be antibacterial too, Drink a lot of water and healthy us fruits ,carrots ,coconut fish of course that things will may help on low level or medium. Thank you and plz see a doctor because after 2 day it will get bad if made big contact....See Moredamask_rose_zone9b
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