Re: New to list
I think cinder blocks contain cement to hold cinders (or pumice) together,
and cement is alkaline. I use soaker hoses (recycled tires), so foliage
doesn't get wet when I water, usually. Sometimes a stray squirt will arc
into the air, but it's no problem for me. Drip irrigation is not difficult
to set up, and free Rain Drip instruction books are available. Home Depot
falls down on the job when it comes to drip or soaker hose in the garden,
IMNSHO. They put parts in the plumbing section. I have a somewhat old
booklet (ca. 1992), but I'm sure they have newer ones available. They're
probably online by now, but I don't know where. You could try
www.raindrip.com, but please don't blame me if you get into a porn site.
Call them at 1-800-222-3747 and ask them for their planning and
installation booklet (free), and who the local retailer in your area would
be. Margaret L
>About planting in the cinder blocks. I have never had luck with that.
>Everything I try dies. I figured it had something to do with the southern
>heat and dryness, or chemicals in whatever they mix to make the bricks.
>Maybe there is a cinder block with larger holes so things don't dry out so
>badly?
>
>Also looking for better irrigation than sprinklers. Is drip irrigation
>really complicated to set up? Are there a lot of problems in maintaining
>it? Seems like it would be a better example for the kids and parents at
>school than turning on sprinklers. Would sure be interested if anybody has
>experience along these lines.
>
>Vasha
>7B
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