Try using a screwdriver or scissors to carefully push the broken wires back into place. Add a coat of household cement or clear nail polish to seal the hole and prevent insect entry. If the screen has simply come loose along one side or corner, use staples (for wood frames) or a sp...
How to Treat Woodworm; Property Matters with MARTIN ROBERTS
Worm composting begins with a proper bin. You can build your own or invest in ultra-deluxe, multi-tiered, screened-in, self-sifting ventilation systems for hundreds of dollars. Another option is to find a plastic tub and poke holes in it. Like many activities, worm composting is limited on...
with most being too clay, rocky, lean, or sandy, resulting in a less-than-ideal environment for plants to grow. Enhancing the soil with compost and other nutrient-rich substances such as livestock manure or worm castings will improve soil structure, texture, aeration, and its ability to retai...
They use black pincers on their heads to bore into timber.How to Get Rid of Woodworm How to Treat Woodworm and Common Furniture Beetles Woodworm sizes vary, but they usually grow to around 6 mm in length. They propel themselves forward through wood with their ridged bodies. When the ...
Evaluate your existing soil with soil testing to determine what it needs. Organic amendments such ascompost, manure, and worm castings will improve drainage, soil consistency, and provide nutrients. If your native soil is poor, consider adding raised beds and using a pre-made soil mix. ...
involves clearing away grass and weeds from the site before adding compost or well-rotted manure as well as amending with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K). Fertilizer can either be purchased bagged form or made at home using compost, food scraps, worm castings and other organic ...
Team STIHL member Sara Bendrick takes you through the steps to help you build a planter box that can also serve as a one-stop shop for a delicious side dish.
1) Mow your lawn as close to the ground as possible. Scalp it. If you can wait until it’s not actively growing (summer here in the west), that’s even better. Don’t water it! 2) Cover it up with – yes, you guessed it – a really thick layer of arborist wood chips. They...
For a 12" (30 cm) pot, add 1/2 cup alfalfa meal or soy meal, or 2 cups of worm castings, and mix thoroughly.If you’re planning to bring the plants indoors through the winter, choose a 6-8" (15-20 cm) pot, but be aware that smaller pot sizes dry out quickly in summer heat...