By Jiraiya Morgan

Cactus cutting is a great way to increase your number of cactus quickly and cheaply. It’s free which is much cheaper than buying another cactus. When cutting your cactus there are three things you need to know. These three things you need to know when cutting cactus are how to take a cutting, how to plant, and how to water your new cactus cutting. If you follow these three fundamentals part of your own cactus should make you a brand new one. Why says that you can’t get something for nothing?

First of all we must cut the cactus correctly in order to have a healthy new cactus. It is important to use a clean, sharp knife when making our cut. Most importantly we have to make sure that the cactus we are cutting is in very good health if it’s not a cutting could kill your original cactus which would defeat the whole point of trying to make another one. When making our cut it’s important to cut at a segment. Also if we are making several cuttings out of one cactus stem we have to make sure that we know which side is the top and which side is the bottom. This is because if you plant our cactus cuttings upside down it won’t grow. Now that we have successfully cut our cactus cutting we have to successfully plant it.

This step is where most people make a mistake, so pay close attention. First let your cactus cutting dry out until it has ‘calloused over.’ You know that the cutting has calloused over when the cut end has dried and sealed itself over. When you plant the cutting you want to plant it about 1 or 2 inches into the soil. Another good tip to use before you plant your cutting is to dip it in fungicide / rooting hormone. Now that we our cactus has ‘calloused over’ and is planted we have to water it right, WRONG.

Did I say that planting your cactus cutting is the most important I lied. The most common cause of death of all cacti is not watering them properly. When you plant your cactus cutting, do not water it for about two to four weeks. Then, water you cactus cutting every 2-3 weeks. It’s important to remember that cacti thrive in the desert and that there’s not much water in the desert. So, do your cactus a favor and treat it like it’s in the desert.

Cactus cutting like all gardening can be a lot of fun. As you may have already guessed there are some other things that I didn’t include like how to water your cactus during the winter, how to avoid fungal soft rot. But, these things aren’t really about planting your cactus cutting and if I including everything I know about cacti I wouldn’t be able to fit it all in this article. But, now you know how to successfully perform a cactus cutting.

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Top-real estate investors know what it takes to bring multiple offers to the table. Today’s homeowners want open concept homes that make outdoor living not only attainable but enjoyable too. In order to gain traffic from luxury home buyers, you have to produce properties that feature large patios or decks, an outdoor kitchen and the right Landscape Design Kansas City.

When a top-real estate investor purchases a property, he knows that work will need to be done. The work includes repairs and renovations. This is why he is paying below market value for the home. Though some of the renovating will happen on the inside of the home, he is not taking his eye off the opportunities on the outside of the home. He will budget enough money to make outdoor living a possibility for today’s home buyers. Why is that? The answer is simple: he wants to drive luxury home buyers to his property and he’s banking on a bidding war.

A home can be just a house for many people. However, when a luxury home buyer is shopping for a place to call home, he expects to tour homes that feature a resort-like lifestyle. This means he will have a home that is he proud to entertain and live in. Further, once he moves in, he will feel as if he is on a vacation as he heads out his backdoor and takes in the sun. He will dine with friends in the backyard and go for an evening swim under the stars. Though it may seem as if he on a vacation, he is indeed, enjoying the lifestyle that he craves at home.

When booking home tours for luxury home buyers, a real estate agent will not a show a property that does not feature an amazing pool. If you want to attract luxury home buyers to your property, then it is time to talk to the professionals at Banks Blue Valley Pool and Spa. They will explain the benefits of each pool. That information will help you to narrow down your choices. After that, it is time to turn the backyard into a retreat.

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The Cub Cadet CC-500 BAT

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly electric mower you may want to check out the Cub Cadet CC-500 BAT cordless electric lawn mower. This mower is quiet and needs very little maintenance compared to a gas mower and is well built and clean running. As it is cordless it can be used away from any power outlets unlike a corded electric mower that can only be used as far away as the cord can extend. The power output of cordless models nowadays is comparable to gas powered models.

The Cub Cadet CC-500 BAT has a uniquely designed three in one deck with an upward sloping blade . This creates a cyclone effect which suspends cuttings in the air where they can be cut repeatedly to produce a fine mulch. The mulch is then ejected onto the ground where it is an excellent fertiliser for your lawn.

A 48 volt battery supplies the power and is designed for a minimal impact on the environment as well as long life. Lack of power has been a serious downfall of cordless mowers in the past but modern batteries deliver much more power and these newer models are comparable in power to gas powered mowers.

The Cub Cadet CC-500 BAT is extremely maneuverable thanks to ball bearings in the wheels which make rolling and turning much easier than many other models. The cutting height is easily adjusted with a lever and does not need individual wheel adjustments as some models do. The adjustable cutting blade gives seven different cutting heights from one inch to three and a half inches. A lock out key prevents accidentally starting the mower.

Overall we found the Cub Cadet CC-500 BAT has a very efficient mulching system, good cutting power and excellent features.

Advantages

Good mulching, easy to adjust cutting height, maneuverable

Disadvantages

Bagging is less efficient than some other models

List price $449.00

The Black and Decker CMM1200

For small areas of grass that are too far away from a power outlet the Black and Decker CMM1200 is ideal. This cordless electric lawn mower is well built but with slightly lower cutting power than the Cub Cadet CC-500 BAT. It has an efficient mulching system and operates for longer than the average cordless mower on one full charge.

The disadvantage of cordless electric mowers is that the usage is limited by the charge and until recharging takes place the mower can’t be used again. However if you only have a small area to mow this won’t be a problem and for those looking for a more environmentally friendly mower with low maintenance the Black and Decker CMM1200 would be suitable.

The cutting path, at nineteen inches, is about average for a cordless mower and about the same as a small gas mower. it is very quiet. A big advantage over gas mowers especially if you like to do your mowing early in the morning!

The cutting limit on a full charge is stated by the manufacturer to be 15,000 square feet but independent tests found this to be lower at around 10,000 square feet. Obviously, if you are mowing long grass or thickets of weeds you can expect this to be much lower, probably about a half of this figure. Be aware that no electric mowers should be used on wet grass.

The Black and Decker CMM1200 is easily transported as it is light and compact with a fold down handle for easier storage. It copes well with shallow inclines and is well constructed as you would expect for a mower from Black and Decker. Starting is easy with a push button and the controls on the handle are easy to use. An easy to use lever is used to adjust the cutting height which varies from one and a half to three and a third inches. .

A complete charge takes about sixteen hours and a replacement battery will be needed at least every five years. A new battery is around $110 today.

Overall we found the Black and Decker CMM1200 to be well built and efficient and very quiet.

Advantages

quiet in operation, well constructed and durable

Disadvantages

Limited battery power, only suitable for smaller lawns

List Price: $474.99

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