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Thu, May 10, 12 at 15:45
| So for the past few years I've kept up with postings and read all I could find on line about hypertufa. Acquired materials, dreamed of projects. But analysis paralysis takes over. Nothing gets done; material goes bad. My biggest question of the moment is -- when? I'm in the central foothills of VA, halfway between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Temps have fluctuated between highs of near 90 and lows near 40 this spring. I understand that nothing is assured or guaranteed, but do my gardenweb neighbors have any advice on a best range of time to start a tufa project? I need to chip away at my excuses for inaction. Advice on timing would be a start! Thanks for indulging an insecure newbie. |
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- Posted by plantman56 z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, May 11, 12 at 7:48
| Start when the low temps are above 50 degree. If the temps go below 50, the cement ( portland) will not cure properly. I am in PA and have similar low temps. Still waiting to start Suggestion - Start with a small project. Go get a large snack bowl and use that for mold. Mix small batches, and measure your ingredients, with a container like a coffee can. Any of the formulas work - Mine is simple 1pt portland, one peat ( or potting soil) 1 perlite. Store your Portland in a sealed container. That will help to keep moisture from getting to portland cement. I use Kitty litter containers - About 1/3 of 90lb bag fits and lids snap off and on easily.
Now -- Just Do It ! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Design Ideas
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| You can do this and you will have so much fun creating. Mostly everything works. I've had a few failures but the results have far out weighed the mistakes. If you have questions just ask. Have Fun. |
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- Posted by bugsville54 (My Page) on Tue, May 15, 12 at 8:46
| Thanks for the advice and encouragement! Nighttime temps are forecast to be above 50 for the next 10 nights. The moment could be at hand! |
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| I've been known to drag some things in the house when I just can't wait! |
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