Algae vs. Lichens
What is your opinion of algae and lichens in the garden? You are trying to keep them, or you’re one of the few who promote their growth. Let me introduce you to this algae and lichens, so you can make the right decisions.
Algae in the greenhouse and polytunnels
Much-maligned algae green slime found in the pond and the green foam on the road and drive. You may be surprised to learn, algae, real estate, although the stems are smaller and no flowering specimens. During the winter, gray-green algae ugly, often piled up in our garden in a glass enclosure, greenhouse and polytunnels. The decision to cut back any surrounding planting, so as much light as possible for admission. Also try to keep doors and windows open for several hours each week to prevent the creation of stagnant air. If something a little foam powder is still building, you can remove the glass with a mild detergent and just destroy plastic polytunnels with warm water and soap.
Algae control measures and ways
Algae and mosses often cover the ways and steps of the park is dangerous, the shadow wet again a big factor. Reduce shading will reduce the amount of algae and moss form, increase access to sunlight, you also reduce the humidity. Application of copper sulfate solution (also known as bluestone) is a time honored and effective way to combat algae in the street. When properly implemented, residual effect that prevents regrowth for several years after treatment. Mixture of copper sulfate or copper sulfate at 10 grams per 10 liters of water in plastic containers Apply dry day. Brush, and then leave it 3 weeks to act on the algae. After 3 weeks, brush again with a stiff brush and “voila”. When the use of algae or moss control solutions remember to avoid drifting into the surrounding grass, plants and vehicles, use of protective equipment when applying chemicals, including dust masks with cartridges, safety glasses and gloves resistant to dress .. Please note that all chemicals are applied in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and heed these safety warnings.
Mosses in the Garden
However, what happens when fungi and algae combined with the two began living in a association is mutually beneficial or symbiotic? Well, in this situation, you will receive a form of plants known as algae. Situation where a lot of moss growing on top of old graves carved in stone in the cemetery. Many of the ancient rock formations often appear white to bright yellow or orange splashes.When I could attend the funeral at the cemetery, I always admired the contrast between dark mourning clothes and ping and spots of white, yellow and orange lichen growth. These tumors moss, grow where other plants will fluctuate moss hard devils, if there is a SAS for the factory of the world, they’ll be first in the army.
Growth of self-moss
I feel that the moss has a place in the garden, they are an accurate indicator of low pollution, no harm. moss growth is also adding a large number of character features stone walls, terracotta statues of stone and container gardens. If you want to support the kind of growth, try this recipe for “moss solutions.” Mix one tablespoon of ground moss, one pint of natural yogurt or buttermilk and stir well. Paint or dab of this slurry to the object that you want the moss to grow, to sit back and be ready to wait, and a beautiful moss growth is slow form. But in vain.