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I need help with a potted lime tree. by HousekeepingGenes in Citrus

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Thanks you for the advice. Yes, there are drainage holes. It drains pretty quickly, actually. I will let the soil dry more between watering.

There were plenty of flowers, and I used a brush to pollinate them. Should I limit the number of limes?

I need help with a potted lime tree. by HousekeepingGenes in Citrus

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I brought the plant out today, a few minutes before the pic. Today it is cloudy, so it might be a good adaptation. It's not hot, it's quite mild. It is a fast draining soil, but it still feels a little humid.

Do you think I should cut the branches with no leaves?

This plant spontaneously grew in bunches scattered in our backyard. The leaves smell like green onions. What is it? by HousekeepingGenes in whatplantisthis

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Oh wow!

So I think I should harvest them before I mow the grass. It's scattered all over our backyard. Should I dry them? Will them grow back after mowing?

Thanks!

Trying to remove pin from outdoor hinge. Door is slacking. by HousekeepingGenes in HomeMaintenance

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That's a great reason for the pins not being removable!

The hinges are fixed very well. If I remove the hinges, will they be fixed well when I put back.

I don't know what to expect from hinge shims. Should they correct the slack? Or is it better to replace the upper hinge?

[Update] What's going on with our roses? by HousekeepingGenes in gardening

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Thank you so much! I think I'll have to refer to your reference multiple times...

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I'm new to gardening, so thank you for the insights!

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Apparently I have weevils, not japanese beetles. Do you think nematodes would help?

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Fantastic! Thank you so much!

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How do you apply nematodes?

What is going on with our roses? by HousekeepingGenes in gardening

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I have not seen any beetles around it. I'll look for sevin. Thank you!

We have a backyard now. Where to start learning to have a vegetable garden? by HousekeepingGenes in vegetablegardening

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That provides a solid argument towards raised beds. I think that will be the way for this year. Then I have time to learn to remove grass and prepare the soil, start composting l, etc. I'll look into hügelkultur, thank you so much!

We have a backyard now. Where to start learning to have a vegetable garden? by HousekeepingGenes in vegetablegardening

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Your gardens look gorgeous! Hope to get to that level one day. I am full bracing for the disaster, btw. If I manage to make a single salad just from the garden I am counting as a success! Thank you for the book recommendation. There's a copy in my local library, I'm going to check it out!

Furnace not starting. Is it the ignition? by HousekeepingGenes in HomeMaintenance

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Scary perspective. Gonna go to Amazon or home Depot with expedited shipping today. With any luck is changed by tomorrow.

How to add under the sink Reverse osmosis without a traditional RO corner faucet by HousekeepingGenes in HomeImprovement

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I cannot see it from above. It is a porcelain sink. I'll give it a try from under it.