What is the reason for rotting flowers in plastic boxes?
P:I bought plastic flower boxes in a garden market. I wanted to make the shutters more attractive, following the example of my neighbors. I planted the previously purchased surfinas and geraniums, but despite watering and fertilizing, the roots of the flowers have rotten, and their neighbor is blooming beautifully and doing well. What is the reason for this?
O:First of all, please check if the purchased boxes have holes in the bottom to drain excess water.The ones that I bought recently did not have such, which resulted in flooding the boxes and flowers during the first rain. After a month, it turned out that the plants were rotten.
If this case is similar, please remove the soil from the pots. Using a hot rod (nail, soldering iron), you need to make several holes (one for every 10 cm of the box).Then the bottom should be sprinkled with clay shells, which keep moisture for a long time, and a bit of grit, which will be responsible for drainage.The box prepared in this way is not a risk of drying out too quickly, or spilling during rain. Now all you need is the right soil and … new seedlings.
The second way is to buy new double bottom pots. They are more expensive, but more functional. Also in this case, do not forget about proper drainage.
Is it possible to build a smokehouse next to a wooden gazebo?
P:I have a wooden gazebo in my allotment garden. Inspired by the smokehouse presented in one of the issues, I wanted to build a similar one. However, I have doubts whether I can "hug" the side of the smokehouse to the gazebo, or is it better to move it away to a safe distance?
O:If the project includes a place to build a smokehouse right next to the gazebo, I see no problem with staying with this solution. I do not know how the smokehouse will be built, so the best solution would be to use insulation boards. They should be placed between the wooden wall of the gazebo and the lining of the smokehouse.
It would be best to use such boards as are used to insulate fireplaces, e.g. Silka 250 KF insulation board.These boards meet the DIN 4102-A1 standard, i.e. they absorb energy in the range temperatures from 200 to 800 ° C. I think that such heat cannot be achieved in a smokehouse, so the gazebo will be well protected and you will be calm. However, please remember about the appropriate height of the chimney so that the flying sparks do not cause a fire.
Why is the water in the sink "kicking"?
P:I am the owner of a large allotment garden. In front of the plot there is a box with fuses and a meter.From the box, the cable is buried in the ground, and in the gazebo and on the porch, it is spread over the walls. For some time after you turn on the water in the sink, the water starts to "kick" - especially if you have a cut on your hand. I checked with a test tube but there is no puncture in the sink and the cables are intact. What to do before someone gets electrocuted?
O:It would be best to invite a qualified electrician, who will check the cables for puncture using the appropriate tools and determine the possible place of failure.I have no information what it is. installation and if it heats in some way, e.g. water
Therefore, turning on the water closes the circuit and causes "kicking". Presumably, the failure is easily remedied by either repairing or replacing the defective device or cable. One thing is certain - the test tube is not a suitable instrument for such tests. Family he alth is worth much more than a visit from an electrician.
What paint is best to paint the fence?
P:The fence around my plot consists of metal spans and wooden, brown painted rails. Unfortunately, the old paint is peeling and the wood has a greenish coating in places. What paint to choose so that it does not peel off after a year and the effect is permanent?
O:The quality of the paint and its appearance is very subjective.Wood should be cleaned of previous varnish coats (tanned, sanded).Then dust and degrease it. The next steps are basically based on the instructions for use of a specific paint.
Manufacturers can specify a primer suitable for the paint and the method of application.Also, the choice of the solvent should not be arbitrary, as improper choice may cause the paint to melt.The species and quality of the wood to be painted are also important.
If all stages are carried out with due diligence, also the end result will be as expected.
