Flooding harms trees and shrubs and long delays
The article explains how excessive rain and flooded soils damage root systems and plant health. It notes root respiration needs, poor drainage from soil compaction and hardpan, and garden bathtub effects. It offers remedies like directing downspout flow, improving drainage, trenching to break hardpan, and using mulch and organic matter. Tim Malinich from Ohio State Extension provides guidance.
Antiques Q and A spans cutwork to Vaseline glass prices
Kovels answers readers on antiquing values from Skinner auction results to Vaseline glass and Royal Doulton ware. Topics include cutwork pieces dating to 1760, blue glass lightning rod balls, lithophanes and lithophones, Warwick Castle imagery, E T Hurley bronzes, and a range of 19th and 20th century collectibles with typical auction and retail pricing guidance.
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