Eliminating Allergenic Mold Spores In Your Gardens
By Tom Ogren, Fri Dec 9th
Eliminating Allergenic Mold Spores in Your Gardens ÓThomas Leo Ogren Tiny mold spores cause plenty of allergies. Often our gardensare full of molds but luckily there are many things we can do toeliminate allergy-causing mold spores. All molds produce tinyreproductive spores and the trick is to find ways to get rid ofthe molds themselves. What we plant, and where, has a largeinfluence. I continually see the flat out dumb practice ofplanting tall evergreen trees and shrubs on the South sides ofhouse. In the winter the sun is low on the horizon and we getmost of our light, and warmth, from the sunlight that shinesfrom the South. Our warm morning light comes from the East andit is never a good idea to block that with tall evergreenseither. The best place for tall evergreens is on the North sideof our houses. There they can act as a windbreak and not rob usof any needed winter sunlight. A house with tall evergreentrees on the Southeast side, is one that will always be cold,and damp, in the winter months. And cold and damp is exactlywhat mold thrives on. Recently I was at a store, standingoutside waiting for a friend of mine to finish up inside. It wasa cool wintry day and I was in the full, deep cold shade of avery large Canary Island Pine tree. I walked over about thirtyfeet and stood in a spot, in between the trees where the sun wasshining through. There it was nice and warm. To my left was thebig pine shading that store, and just to my right was anotherhuge evergreen tree, a Ficus retusa, the Indian Laurel Fig. Thebig fig cast a shade even deeper, and colder, than did the pine.I looked down at the sidewalk to my left and right, and sureenough, you could see mold growing in the cracks and along theedges. The north side of the trees, where I was, also had a gooddeal of mold growing on the tree leaves themselves. Deciduoustrees are perfect for these locations. In the hot summer theywill be all leafed out and will cool down the buildings behindthem. In the cold winter months they will be bare of leaves, andthe low sunlight will come through and warm things up. In thisday and age of exploding energy costs, it is just plain ignorantto plant evergreens where they don't belong. For stopping moldspores, deciduous trees on the South-Eastern exposures is theonly way to go.
Mulches Many people seem unclear on just exactly what is amulch. Very simply, a mulch is anything that covers the soil.They can be made of old leaves, straw, rocks, bark, gravel,boards, bricks, even plastic. Mulches are almost always a verygood idea but when it comes to mulches and molds, they aren'tall created equally. Bark is a very good material on which togrow mold. Gravel mulches are good because they don't encouragemold growth. I like smooth gravels, river gravel, and please! Nowhite gravel. Flat stones and pavers work well for this too andin the right spot, they look good as well. Mulch holds downweeds and cuts down on summer water loss. Earthworms oftenthrive under mulch and in general mulches usually help plantsgrow better. The one spot where mulches are less effective is inthose cold, always shaded areas. Here mulch will keep the soilfrom ever warming up. Every where else though, mulch is useful. Newspaper mulches by the way, not only look trashy, they alsogrow lots of mold. Buggy Plants and Mold Plants that are not being grown right willusually get infested with insects. The insects secrete"honeydew" and on this very nutrient rich gooey substance moldsgrow quickly. The molds then start producing spores and prettysoon there is a serious allergy situation in the landscape. Theinsect dander itself is highly allergenic and just adds to theproblem. Buggy plants often look dirty and this is because theyare covered with honeydew, mold, and yuck! They are dirty.Clean, healthy plants are what we want in our yards. Why Are the Plants Covered With Insects? If a tree is nativeto the cold, damp forests of Japan or Minnesota, it just won'tthrive in a place like Los Angeles. It certainly might grow inLos Angles though, and that's the problem. It will grow therebut it won't thrive. Because it doesn't have the conditions itneeds it will always be somewhat weakened, and pests always preyon the weak. Remember, insect pests equal mold spores. If anarea is very deficient in fertilizer the plants there won'tthrive. As they grow weaker, the insects start to prey on them. If plants are getting far too much fertilizer they will alsobecome weak. If a tree is a type that needs regular water inthe summer but never gets it, again it will become weak and soonbe a target for the white flies, aphids, scale, spider mites,and mealybugs. If shrubs or trees are native to an area withacid soil and you're growing them in alkaline dirt, sure enoughthey'll probably become bug infested. If a tree is simply nottolerant of urban smog and it is planted right smack in themiddle of a great metropolis, it will draw the pests. If a rowof shrubs are all the kind that loves bright sunshine, butsomeone has planted a fast-growing tree over them, perhaps apine, when the whole row of shrubs is now growing in deep shade,if they live, they will certainly become an insect magnet. Iknow of a hedge just like this near where I live. A large oldhedge of lantana, now shaded by a big pine, it is literallycovered top to bottom in white flies and mold. It is growingright outside the back entrance to a health clinic! There aremany other cultural reasons for plants not to thrive and any oneof them can result in weak plants and mold. A Word to the Wise on Natives Judicious use of natives isoften one of the very best ways to avoid many of these weakplants-mold problems. However, make sure the "natives" you buyare endemic to your own particular area. Also, make sure you'renot getting a bunch of male ( pollen- producing ) clones. Manyof the native trees, shrubs, and ground covers sold now are maleclones. Air Flow In every place there are prevailing winds. The breezegenerally blows mostly from one direction. Many landscapes areso plugged up, so crowded, that the breeze simply can'tpenetrate the mess. A landscape with no air flow is one wheremolds will thrive. Molds grow best in conditions with poor aircirculation. If your own yards are over-grown and choked forlack of fresh air, then get out the pruning saw and startthinning them out. Clean, fresh air, free to move about, equalsless mold and fewer mold spores. Sunlight and Molds Bright light and fresh air are the enemiesof mold. Many landscapes have huge trees overhead that let inlittle light. Consider hiring a tree trimmer to thin out some ofthe branches overhead. Open the trees up so that the sunlightcan come through. Perhaps it would be a good idea to actuallyremove a tree or two if they're growing too close. Let the lightshine! When planting any new tree, consider the shade that itwill cast when it is full-grown. Certain trees always developvery thick canopies while others will be light and airy. Watering and Irrigation Perhaps as important as any othersingle mold factor is the watering. Too little water makes forweak plants that attract insects. Too much water will alsoalways produce weak plants. Automatic irrigation systems, onclocks, are responsible for a great deal of mold growth.Allergists in desert areas often find very high mold sporecounts, in the middle of the summer! Much of this is beingdirectly caused by irrigation systems that are not beingmonitored closely enough. Often they are set to irrigate lawnsthat are already still soggy from the last watering.Over-watered lawns will quickly become mold factories and willshower everyone near them with an abundance of mold spores. Plant Diseases and Spores Many pests of
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A lawn mower is something that everyone generally has. Having its inception somewhere around 1830, they very soon became essential to everyone. As a consequence of several years of evolution, there exists various kinds of lawn mowers in the market ranging from the most rudimentary push models to the most advanced remote-control machines, and so it is still very difficult to locate the appropriate one.
Best Riding Lawn Mowers For Better Performance
Many gardeners are looking for easier ways of cutting the grass. Walking behind an unwieldy lawn mower is the thing of the past. Riding mowers are becoming very popular but finding the best riding lawn mowers can be a daunting task for the customer.
Best Lawn Mowers - Plenty to Choose From
Everyone wants to own a beautiful garden with sprawling spaces of lush green grass. The lawn adds beauty to the premises of a house, building or an office. Designing, creating and maintaining a beautiful garden is the focus of many home owners.
Top Seven Common Riding Lawn Mower Problems and Solutions
While Cub Cadet builds the toughest and most durable riding lawn mowers you can buy, mowers do occasionally have problems. This article outlines how to diagnose and fix seven of the most common problems you are likely to encounter with your riding lawn mower.
Why You Need a Zero Turn Lawn Mower
If you have a large yard to mow and want it to look good afterwards then you need a zero turn lawn mower. These machines are very dependable and will last for years.
Solar Lighting For the Garden Saves Energy and Gives a Warm Glow
Solar outdoor lights are excellent for the garden yard, deck or entry path, giving a romantic soft garden glow. Garden lighting effectively adds a warm touch of home, even before entering the house. Individual accent lights showcase interesting elements in the yard. Spotlights can make a plain tree look spectacular at night, which may just increase your property value as well.
Choosing the Right Bounty Hunter Metal Detector
Metal detectors is a must equipment for treasure hunting as a hobby, you might be surprised to find some treasure along the way! When buying a metal detector, try getting some professional and expert advice is a good way to make sure you aren't buying the wrong choice, especially when you are buying for the first time.
Buying a Zero Turn Mower
If you're ever taken a look at the lawn equipment that professional landscapers use you would have noticed that they tend to use what are called Zero Turn Mowers. A Zero Turn Mower or Zero-Radius Turn Mower is a lawn mower that has the ability to turn 180 degrees on the spot, completely changing directions without missing any grass. With Zero Turn Mowers, the amount of edging that you will have to do is drastically reduced, which will cut down on the overall time it takes to cut the grass.
Why All the Hype About Bacho Grass Shears?
Bacho AB is a renowned Swedish company which has long produced a line of state-of-the-art garden tools, including Bacho Grass Shears. With its tools being sold in 40 different countries worldwide, Bacho AB can rightly feel the pride of continued success and accomplishment. It's easy to see why the Bacho name has become synonymous with fine quality garden tools.
Is an Electric Lawn Mower the Right Choice For You?
It goes without saying that the rotary lawn mower is the most popular style of lawn mower in use today. A design that is just about eighty years old, the rotary lawn mower continues to be one of the more simple designs in use today. Most rotary mowers operate with a two-stroke or four-stroke cycle engine, which run primarily on gasoline.
The Versatile Chainsaw
Chainsaws are one of the most versatile and useful pieces of garden equipment you can own. Whether it be to prune the trees in your garden, gathering firewood or commercially felling trees - a good dependable chainsaw can handle the job. Chainsaws are power tools and despite safety improvements, can be dangerous, and injuries can and do happen from improper use.
Small Engine Vehicles - Should You Overhaul?
Spring and summer are the seasons of the small engine vehicle. It is during these months that the lawn mowers, landscaping equipment, and golf carts get their heaviest use. It is also during this time of year that they get the most attention.
Kubota Tractor Is Environmentally Friendly
Kubota manufacturer's tractors, mowers, utility vehicles and construction equipment however their tractors are what they are known best for in the United States. There is a wide selection of Kubota tractors to choose from. From landscaping to livestock and everything in between the Kubota Tractor Corporation has you covered.
The Grass Is Greener With A John Deere Tractor
The grass is always greener on your side of the fence with a John Deere tractor. John Deere tractors have been around since 1837 when it began as a one-man blacksmith company and grew into a corporation it is today, employing over 52,000 people and growing each year.
How To Find The Right Lawnmower
Anybody who has a lawn needs a lawnmower, but many people who go to buy one really do not know the number of different types of lawnmower that are now available these days, and often will end up buying something simply because they do not know they could've bought a better model. But buying the right to mower can be made very simple by just knowing some of the facts and some of the choices that are available to you, and by understanding these it can be much easier to find the right mower for your needs.
Factors To Consider When Selecting A Landscaping Wilmington DE Designer
When you do choose to work with a custom landscaping Wilmington DE designer or design company then you need to spend time first thinking about what you want. Only can the designer then start coming up with the appropriate landscape design once they know what is it you want your garden to look like.
Why Is It That Antique Garden Tools Keep on Working?
Why do people like antiques? Is it because they remind us of our past and show how far we've come? Or could it be because they're pleasing to the eye? In the case of antique garden tools, it's more than likely people collect them to use. That's because they know that the antique tools that are still working all these years after being made will keep on working. You can't be sure of that with modern garden tools. They're machine made, and even single corner that can be cut has been. Manufacturers are out for the profits rather than pride of craftsmanship.
Jacobsen Greens King Mower - Add Power To Older Engines
Even quality landscaping and golf course mowers can use a power boost over time. This article describes how a repower kit can improve the performance in a good mower, specifically in a Jacobsen Greens King IV mower.
Basic Guidelines to Proper Lawnmower Care
Repair your own lawnmower only if you have the skills required. Remember to use only the replacement pieces in good conditions. Learn how to keep your lawnmower in proper conditions and benefit of its good performance.
Hammock Stands Offer Solid Support
Have you been thinking of having a hammock around? Hammocks are great for relaxing outdoors and just enjoying the weather. However, you may need extra support for your hammock. This is where hammock stands come in.
Sunday Just Got a Whole Lot Lazier
While inventions are intended to make life easier, are they also beginning to make us lazier? One new invention that raises the question is the LawnBott, an advanced robot designed to automatically mow the lawn while a homeowner lays on the couch.
Summerizing Your Snow Blower
You're sick of Winter! But don't let that stand in the way of a good relationship with your snow blower.
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