Daughter and I spent a bit of time outside again today. Went to Tingley Beach. She went fishing. I couldn't because my license is expired. Didn't want to take a chance of getting a fine. We had a picnic there, which she packed and did a good job!
We found that they have opened up the section by the river which they have been renovating. It's pretty nice right now. However, poor execution once again. Why am I not surprised? They build a boardwalk (artificial wood). That's nice. However, the boardwalk ends about 20 ft from the water. Then they planted trees or bushes between the boardwalk and the river. I've already seen the result of that at another boardwalk they built the same way not far away. They allow the native weeds and grass to grow between the boardwalk and the river, almost completely blocking the view. So you wind up with a boardwalk with a view of a stand of weeds.
Transplanted the blueberries this morning into some larger containers. Mixed compost from the bin and potting soil, watered with water mixed with acid and ammonia. This afternoon, the bushes look healthier than when we brought them home.
Soaked the filters in acid water today. They had a huge amount of mineral deposits built up on and inside them. The acid cleared them out nicely. They look like new! I just have to replace one hose washer but that's because of wear, not the acid. Now I just have to attach the fertilizer injector and run acid through the lines to clear the drip emitters and sprinklers. I do need to do a little research first. The acid I used for that purpose was hydrochloric instead of sulfuric acid. Not sure what effect that may have on the garden. If it would have a negative effect, just have to go with a stroner sulfuric acid solution.
We found that they have opened up the section by the river which they have been renovating. It's pretty nice right now. However, poor execution once again. Why am I not surprised? They build a boardwalk (artificial wood). That's nice. However, the boardwalk ends about 20 ft from the water. Then they planted trees or bushes between the boardwalk and the river. I've already seen the result of that at another boardwalk they built the same way not far away. They allow the native weeds and grass to grow between the boardwalk and the river, almost completely blocking the view. So you wind up with a boardwalk with a view of a stand of weeds.
Transplanted the blueberries this morning into some larger containers. Mixed compost from the bin and potting soil, watered with water mixed with acid and ammonia. This afternoon, the bushes look healthier than when we brought them home.
Soaked the filters in acid water today. They had a huge amount of mineral deposits built up on and inside them. The acid cleared them out nicely. They look like new! I just have to replace one hose washer but that's because of wear, not the acid. Now I just have to attach the fertilizer injector and run acid through the lines to clear the drip emitters and sprinklers. I do need to do a little research first. The acid I used for that purpose was hydrochloric instead of sulfuric acid. Not sure what effect that may have on the garden. If it would have a negative effect, just have to go with a stroner sulfuric acid solution.
No comments:
Post a Comment