Re:Construction debris (Was plants dying)
To Peggy and all others who replied with this experience:
>I doubt if I can remember all of the things everyone mentioned but the
>ones that come to mind are paints, stains, varnishes, solvents,
>adhesives and caulk
Okay (waving hands in surrender) . . now I understand. My house is 48
years old and I have never encountered this. I couldn't understand how
some rocks and maybe wood scraps would kill plants. Didn't think far
enough that contractors would toss ALL their garbage onto the site.
Thanks for enlightening me.
Oh . . just had to mention this too . . .I'm done with my *un-gardening*
in my current home. Have divided all the perennial I want to take to the
new place in two weeks. Made the mistake of stopping at the garden
center (read plant killing center) nearby for a fill up on vermiculite,
and bought three new 24" buddleias for $5.00 each. They looked pretty
sad (read yellow and dying), but I've had success with *rejuvenating* in
the past. Repotted them in bigger pots for the move, and now two of the
three are blooming!!! I got Pink Delight, Plum something-or-other, and
Royal Red . . . I'm thrilled, even if the movers will not be!!! Can't
wait to get my hands dirty at the new domain.
Thanks to all who helped me figure out how to divide and save in August.
Pat
USDA Zone 5 Milwaukee suburb - Wisconsin
Pat-Mitchell@juno.com
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