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In a message dated 2/16/2005 9:56:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: ...How bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? It could be your worst nightmare or it could be OK. Some "oil dry" is very fine and will not work. You want the larger particles. You must buy a bag and test it. Take a few tablespoons in put in a clear glass of hot water. Wait, at least 48 hours. If the "oil dry" turns to mush, you can't use it. If it is still nice and firm, go ahead. Turface can usually be purchased for a reasonable price from a golf course supply. Try stopping at a local course and ask the groundskeeper where he gets his Turface. Around here "Lesco" is a big supplier. I have purchased "cypress mulch" from Wal Mart and Turface. These mixed at 50/50 are being used for some Junipers from Brent Watson. Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On Feb 17, 2005, at 4:57 AM, Billy M. Rhodes wrote:
In a message dated 2/16/2005 9:56:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: ...How bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? snip Turface can usually be purchased for a reasonable price from a golf course supply. Try stopping at a local course and ask the groundskeeper where he gets his Turface. Around here "Lesco" is a big supplier. snip Billy on the Florida Space Coast If you are lucky enough you can find a Turface distributor near you. Go to their website and get the toll-free number. They can tell you where the nearest distributor is. That way you can get it for around $10-11 a bag. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On Feb 17, 2005, at 4:57 AM, Billy M. Rhodes wrote:
In a message dated 2/16/2005 9:56:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: ...How bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? snip Turface can usually be purchased for a reasonable price from a golf course supply. Try stopping at a local course and ask the groundskeeper where he gets his Turface. Around here "Lesco" is a big supplier. snip Billy on the Florida Space Coast If you are lucky enough you can find a Turface distributor near you. Go to their website and get the toll-free number. They can tell you where the nearest distributor is. That way you can get it for around $10-11 a bag. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On Feb 17, 2005, at 4:57 AM, Billy M. Rhodes wrote:
In a message dated 2/16/2005 9:56:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: ...How bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? snip Turface can usually be purchased for a reasonable price from a golf course supply. Try stopping at a local course and ask the groundskeeper where he gets his Turface. Around here "Lesco" is a big supplier. snip Billy on the Florida Space Coast If you are lucky enough you can find a Turface distributor near you. Go to their website and get the toll-free number. They can tell you where the nearest distributor is. That way you can get it for around $10-11 a bag. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
John:
"I hate to ask this, but...I lost my main client and I just got my wife working so bonsai soil is low on the money list...how bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? Silted through some window screening of course..." Heinous. It will turn in to muck before summer. I would get you a 35 gallon rubbermaid trash can and go to Maas nursery in Kemah. For about $10 you can fill it with Haydite. Take it from the rain-washed material on top and you could minimize fines... "On top of that, what is the cheapest bark mulch or organic component?" You can get a "landscaper's soil conditioner" from Walmart for about $1.99 a bag. While this is sacrelage (sp), there are those out there that do minimal sifting or none at all but merely water thoroughly after repotting until the drainage runs clear... 50-50 or 30-70 will work fine in our clime, watch the watering frequency if you don't sift. Give a shout by PM if you want more info... Jim Stone Galveston TX ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
John:
"I hate to ask this, but...I lost my main client and I just got my wife working so bonsai soil is low on the money list...how bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? Silted through some window screening of course..." Heinous. It will turn in to muck before summer. I would get you a 35 gallon rubbermaid trash can and go to Maas nursery in Kemah. For about $10 you can fill it with Haydite. Take it from the rain-washed material on top and you could minimize fines... "On top of that, what is the cheapest bark mulch or organic component?" You can get a "landscaper's soil conditioner" from Walmart for about $1.99 a bag. While this is sacrelage (sp), there are those out there that do minimal sifting or none at all but merely water thoroughly after repotting until the drainage runs clear... 50-50 or 30-70 will work fine in our clime, watch the watering frequency if you don't sift. Give a shout by PM if you want more info... Jim Stone Galveston TX ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Wow! Some info I can really use! I live about 4 miles from them. My
daughter worked for them for years. Where is this pile of Haydite? Ted in TLV On 17 Feb 2005 06:08:09 -0800, Jim Stone wrote: John: "I hate to ask this, but...I lost my main client and I just got my wife working so bonsai soil is low on the money list...how bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? Silted through some window screening of course..." Heinous. It will turn in to muck before summer. I would get you a 35 gallon rubbermaid trash can and go to Maas nursery in Kemah. For about $10 you can fill it with Haydite. Take it from the rain-washed material on top and you could minimize fines... "On top of that, what is the cheapest bark mulch or organic component?" You can get a "landscaper's soil conditioner" from Walmart for about $1.99 a bag. While this is sacrelage (sp), there are those out there that do minimal sifting or none at all but merely water thoroughly after repotting until the drainage runs clear... 50-50 or 30-70 will work fine in our clime, watch the watering frequency if you don't sift. Give a shout by PM if you want more info... Jim Stone Galveston TX ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ |
Wow! Some info I can really use! I live about 4 miles from them. My
daughter worked for them for years. Where is this pile of Haydite? Ted in TLV On 17 Feb 2005 06:08:09 -0800, Jim Stone wrote: John: "I hate to ask this, but...I lost my main client and I just got my wife working so bonsai soil is low on the money list...how bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? Silted through some window screening of course..." Heinous. It will turn in to muck before summer. I would get you a 35 gallon rubbermaid trash can and go to Maas nursery in Kemah. For about $10 you can fill it with Haydite. Take it from the rain-washed material on top and you could minimize fines... "On top of that, what is the cheapest bark mulch or organic component?" You can get a "landscaper's soil conditioner" from Walmart for about $1.99 a bag. While this is sacrelage (sp), there are those out there that do minimal sifting or none at all but merely water thoroughly after repotting until the drainage runs clear... 50-50 or 30-70 will work fine in our clime, watch the watering frequency if you don't sift. Give a shout by PM if you want more info... Jim Stone Galveston TX ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ |
Wow! Some info I can really use! I live about 4 miles from them. My
daughter worked for them for years. Where is this pile of Haydite? Ted in TLV On 17 Feb 2005 06:08:09 -0800, Jim Stone wrote: John: "I hate to ask this, but...I lost my main client and I just got my wife working so bonsai soil is low on the money list...how bad REALLY is a nice big bag of oil dry from Northern Tools? Silted through some window screening of course..." Heinous. It will turn in to muck before summer. I would get you a 35 gallon rubbermaid trash can and go to Maas nursery in Kemah. For about $10 you can fill it with Haydite. Take it from the rain-washed material on top and you could minimize fines... "On top of that, what is the cheapest bark mulch or organic component?" You can get a "landscaper's soil conditioner" from Walmart for about $1.99 a bag. While this is sacrelage (sp), there are those out there that do minimal sifting or none at all but merely water thoroughly after repotting until the drainage runs clear... 50-50 or 30-70 will work fine in our clime, watch the watering frequency if you don't sift. Give a shout by PM if you want more info... Jim Stone Galveston TX ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ |
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