Self-tutoring about yard work: the tutor reflects about keeping an old fence alive. I imagine the fence around our property, at some places, might be 30 years old. I’ve kept it alive with various types of fixes, and plan to …
Self-tutoring about super glues: the tutor mentions two kinds and their advantages. I began about Krazy and super glue in my post on Feb 3, 2022. Krazy Glue was the first type of super glue I heard of, back in …
Self-tutoring about structures made of thin wood: the tutor compares fasteners with glue. Where I live, this is a good time to mend outdoor wooden structures such as fences. The reason is that it’s nearly always warm (or hot) and …
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Self-tutoring about lawn care: the tutor mentions why moss grows in a lawn. I live in a place that’s fairly wet most of the year. In the summer we get lots of sun, but other times of year we may …
Self-tutoring about lawn care: the tutor begins about two common types of lime. Calcitic lime is CaCO3. Used to elevate the pH of the soil, it’s relatively fast-acting, perhaps taking effect in a few weeks. Dolomitic lime is a mix …
Self-tutoring about yard work: the tutor makes an observation. I’m rejuvenating a landscaped bed – so far, I’m weeding. I will put down new bark mulch after I’ve finished the weeding. This bed has landscape fabric underneath, so I wondered …
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Self-tutoring about lawn care: the tutor begins about dandelions. For years I’ve pulled dandelions as weeds, but I think I’m stopping that: dandelions, it turns out, are very good for the lawn. Dandelions can grow in areas of poor soil …
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Self-tutoring about yard work and improvisation: the tutor mentions a quick fix. I mention in my post from June 2 about a quick fix to the weed whipper that worked for three years. Around the end of May a different …
Self-tutoring about yard work and improvisation: the tutor tells of a successful weed whipper “repair.” I generally like to solve problems from a pragmatic point of view, perhaps somewhat like the farmers I lived around as a kid. To them, …
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Self-tutoring about yard repairs: the tutor mentions Gorilla Super Glue. This time of year, here on Vancouver Island, outdoor wood seldom dries out. Yet, sometimes repairs are best handled with glue. How to accomplish it, when often a glue needs …