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The pump and tree technique is an Effective soil disease treatment that has been popular among organic gardeners for some time.
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What is the pump and tree technique for soil disease treatments? The pump and tree technique is an Effective soil disease treatment that has been popular among organic gardeners for some time. The method was developed by Dr Elwyn Grainger-Jones, a soil microbiologist who identified the primary cause of plant diseases as being microbial in nature. He found that the most effective way to deal with these harmful microbes was through inoculation of the soil with a diversity of other beneficial microbes. This process involves first digging a hole, a spade's depth and twice as wide, to extract soil from another part of your garden. The specific area is chosen because it has healthy vegetation with no disease symptoms. If you are using this method for the first time, use uncontaminated soil from a different part of the garden. If you keep records, such as those mentioned in an article about Creating and Maintaining Soil Records , you will know which section to choose. The hole should be dug on a day when rain is forecast; it should be left open overnight, then filled with water for 30 minutes to an hour. The soil is then left to drain, and the excess water removed with a garden hose connected to a tap or spigot to avoid disturbing the soil structure. The
area may need re-watering at this point if it does not rain again before you want to use the soil. 4: Drying out and moistening the soil Once you are ready to use the area, ensure that it is dry enough to work on without adding too much water. If this means waiting for another rain shower or letting something else dry out first, that's fine. Ensure that the top of the ground remains moist but not wet... don't wash off your handiwork before it has a chance to work! 5: Planting the Tree Once you have dug the hole and re-moistened your soil, place your tree or shrub in it. Ensure that the top of the root ball is level with the surface of the ground, and pack earth around it so that no air pockets remain. Water immediately, and use a water-soluble root simulator to condition the soil around the roots. 6: Planting Other Seedlings in the same area After you have finished planting your tree or shrub, start planting other seedlings in the same area. You can plant whatever types of plants you like at this point, provided that they are compatible with each other. Different types of plants can be planted near to each other, such as carrots and radishes, but it is best to avoid planting tomatoes and potatoes together just yet because they do not work well in close proximity. AUTHOR BIO:- Dustin Pope, the President of Tree Doctor, wisdom is stored in the optimum health of the trees, plants, and shrubs in the landscape of San Diego. He is very passionate about creating awareness for tree health management and educating people about the consequences of ignoring the unique tree healthcare needs. He believes in sustainable results using advanced environmentally-friendly technology. Facebook:-https://www.facebook.com/Tree-Doctor-USA- 264448065422744 Twitter:- https://twitter.com/TreeDoctorUSA Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/treedoctorusa/