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 …
Self-tutoring about backyard insects: the tutor mentions the bald faced hornet. I’ve noticed several bald faced hornets this year in the backyard. They look rather like yellow jackets except they have white stripes. The bald faced hornet’s abdomen might also …
Self-tutoring about yard work: the tutor mentions a discovery. With projects I’ve been working on, I’ve not been weeding as perhaps I should. Lately I’ve tackled it, and have mostly done it, but there’s still a patch to do. Yesterday, …
Self-tutoring about fixing the gate and fence: the tutor continues…. Following from yesterday’s post: In the warmth of June, I finally decided to reinstall the gate. One of its hinges was ready to re-affix, while its other was still stuck …
Self-tutoring about yard chores: the tutor begins about repairing the fence and gate following a storm. Over the Christmas break, the post which bore our gate hinges finally gave way. I went out one morning to find the gate, plus …