Re: TB: culture - pitchfork for digging
- Subject: Re: [iris] TB: culture - pitchfork for digging
- From: Char c*@execpc.com
- Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 20:38:53 -0500
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Betty,
Your idea is the best yet!
Less stress on you and (so what) the fork :)
Char Region 8 New Berlin WI Zone 5a
Autmirislvr@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 6/5/2003 12:53:46 PM Central Standard Time,
> gibbman6@mchsi.com writes:
>
> > I wouldn't say it is the best thing for two or more
> > >year clumps, or for medians, but she used it.
> >
>
> I use the shorter handled but larger tined fork--potato fork(?). For large
> and/or tangled clumps, I use a sharp knife (a straight edged paring knife) to
> cut the clump into segments at least 2 days earlier, giving the cuts time to
> 'heal.' This way, I'm only lifting one section at a time and it puts less stress
> on both the fork and myself.
>
> Betty W., South-central KY Zone 6
>
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