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11-11-2022, 05:42 PM
#2261
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Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Originally Posted by briarpatch
Wat did I do today....detailing related? Finally installed a coating....Gyeon MOHS EVO
How did it go?
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11-11-2022, 06:20 PM
#2262
Super Member
Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Originally Posted by MisterSnoop
How did it go?
Went okay....let's just say I learned a lot.
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11-12-2022, 02:40 AM
#2263
Super Member
Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
The rose section of the nursery is absolutely stunning at the moment, the additional rainfall this spring has allowed them to develop lovely full flower buds.
These Pierre De Ronsard roses are a highlight at the moment. This variety is commonly grown as a climber, but this example is a weeping standard. I have also seen Pierre De Ronsard kept pruned as a shrub rose.
In addition to pink, there is also a blushed white variety called 'Blushing Pierre' and a red version called 'Red Pierre'. All three varieties feature a similar bloom structure and overall growth habit, I prefer the red and pink versions though.
That added rainfall, now teamed with warmth, means there is an added challenge - blackspot. Fungal problems thrive in humidity, blackspot is no different. This situation is not helped by our overhead watering system and the sheer volume of rose stock we have this year, limiting airflow. Even with weekly sprays with both Mancozeb and Triforine, the blackspot is still developing. It can be hard to explain that to a customer, that blackspot and roses go hand in hand, even with the best practice treatments.
If you are also battling blackspot on roses, here are a couple of things to consider trying -
-Maintain airflow by pruning out inward pointing shoots. This helps keep the middle of the bush open and improves airflow.
-Avoid overhead watering, directing water to the root system rather than over the foliage.
-Thin out your mulch a little around the base of the plants. Mulch is great, but it can also increase humidity.
-Remove fallen blackspot affected foliage as best as you can. This will limit the spores being released back onto the rest of the plant. It's also a good idea to put this material in the bin rather than the compost to avoid spreading the spores around the garden.
-Regularly use an appropriate fungicide. Triforine is the best, but Mancozeb can be added into the rotation as well. There are also homemade remedies, but their effectiveness is limited. You can also get combined insecticide/fungicide products for roses, but I prefer to treat blackspot with a dedicated fungicide for a more focused effect. Both Triforine and Mancozeb are systemic, meaning they have a residual effect for 10 - 14 days.
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11-12-2022, 05:05 PM
#2264
Super Member
Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Lawnmower maintenance before putting it away for the season. Changed oil, spark plug, air filter. Checked flywheel brake thickness. Cleaned the mower. Will apply some Sonus Motor Kote tomorrow.
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11-12-2022, 07:46 PM
#2265
Super Member
Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
We drove out to the new house site and materials were delivered and framing is underway
The entire floor is in and the garage is underway
I’m a happy camper
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11-12-2022, 09:09 PM
#2266
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Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Only 18 miles today.
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11-16-2022, 12:27 AM
#2267
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Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Stopped at the zoo.
1969 460 Mach-1 / 1973 GS Stage-1 / 2000 Lexus GS400 / 2004 V-Rod / 2018 Outback 3.6R
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11-16-2022, 03:00 AM
#2268
Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Originally Posted by bbmach
Stopped at the zoo.
Great picture! What did it feel like to be on the menu?
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11-16-2022, 02:59 PM
#2269
Junior Member
Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Originally Posted by dgage
Great picture! What did it feel like to be on the menu?
Thanks! Meh, the Cheetah was a pussycat - gave us some purrrrs and a few meows as he walked by.
Now, Victor, this Jaguar I met two years ago... he paced around his enclosure and never took his eyes off of me.
1969 460 Mach-1 / 1973 GS Stage-1 / 2000 Lexus GS400 / 2004 V-Rod / 2018 Outback 3.6R
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11-16-2022, 05:44 PM
#2270
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Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?
Originally Posted by MisterSnoop
Lawnmower maintenance before putting it away for the season. Changed oil, spark plug, air filter. Checked flywheel brake thickness. Cleaned the mower. Will apply some Sonus Motor Kote tomorrow.
What about treating the fuel?
Or did you drain the tank and carb bowl?
Honda carbs are notorious for being finicky with bad/stale gas.
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