I'd like to keep some cedar garlands fresh for indoor Christmas decor. Would it work to soak the greenery in my tub using the water & concentrate mix?
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It will help to make the greenery last longer - but any fresh cut green that you bring into the house which is heated by hot air is going to dry out pretty quickly-but the wilt proof will help to make it last longer - and the garland will probably look decent as long as you don't touch it - if you touch it then most of the leaves/Needles will just crumble because they will be so dry(after a week or so)
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I haven't tried that. I have used it only on my outdoor shrubs and it works very well for that.
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The ingredients are exactly the same as the indoor spray they sell.....except double concentration in the yard spray (the yard spray is intended to be used with water at a 30: concentration in the yard.) That is to say, if you use the yard spray INDOORS mixed with water at a 2:1 concentration, it should work the same as the indoor spray.
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This product is definitely meant to be used as a soak. 1# per 5 gals. water. Not sure what elements you're trying to clean but I think you might be better off with a product specifically meant to be sprayed on. InTheSwim.com has one that is reasonably priced and a 1-800 you can call and ask about their product. Search for a coupon code and get free shipping or a % discount.
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It wouldn't hurt to sprinkle a few drops of water on it now, but I suspect it will be fine just putting it back in the box too. I got one of these last Christmas and it is still doing GREAT! It looks as beautiful now as the day I "planted" it.
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The Xicar solution is good to use, but not to often. The glycol in the solution will "seal" the cedar if you use it too much. I use distilled water, and once a year use the solution. The solution fights mold, but mold doesn't grow until humidity reaches almost 80%, so it really is unnecessary. I hope this helps. Long ash!
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Per manufacturer instructions, I do not put anything in the tank except water - may cause corrosion. I use a squirt bottle (Target has good quality Rubbermaid ones in the cleaning supply aisle) and pre-treat the surface, then use the steamer as normal. On my Azek deck (same material as Trex) I have used Simple Green cleaner with good results. If you want to use bleach for mildew, use a 3% bleach/97% water solution. Don't use the bleach straight -may affect the color of the decking. Hope this helps.
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No you do not mix with water. It is used just how you buy it straight frim the bottle. It does get soak up quickly into dry wood so two coats may be neccesary
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You mix with the water you use to water your plants. The exact measurements are on the jar. This product works well!
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I always mix with water because it is absorbed faster into the plant. I apply every two weeks to my hydrangeas when they first start forming their blooms. Results? blooms the color of the sky!!!
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I use this product for the initial soak when I'm growing sprouts. According to the book "Sprouts: The Miracle Food" by Steve Meyerowitz, liquid kelp mixed in your plant water can be used for all indoor and outdoor plants, including "trees, vines, ornamentals, vegetables, and roots" (pg.157).
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I don't think it would be a big problem if you watered it a few small times a day instrad of one big soaking. I love keeping mine on a plant caddy so I can roll it and chase the sun. And it'd be so worth it...a big green plant with bright cherry tomatoes look so pretty! You could also put it on a plant saucer just in case.
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I use this as the "wicking" element to self watering buckets using potting mix and it works very well. Straight dirt . . . I'm not sure as dirt usually is quite soluble. Garden soil mixed with coir might do good.
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No, this would not work. Go to Lowes, Home Depot or Walmart and purchase plastic tubs.
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I use it for a succulent mix and they are doing wonderfully!! I'm sure it would be great for Christmas cactus too.
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You put the end of the tubing in a jar which becomes the water source. I doubt if the jar is below the plant this system would work.
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I just used a regular garden pressure sprayer. I mixed the concentrate according to the directions and no problems here. Does this side of you house get wet when it rains.... Maybe you could try wetting the house with a hose a few times as this works best with regular rainfall after it dries. Mine gets better with each rain. I usually do mine every two years.
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Yes. I run the jets for about 15 minutes any time I add chemicals. Haven't had any ring around the tub. Seems to really clear the water and make it sparkle. We use one of those little scum-but sponges.