Chasity Goddard
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Stories By Chasity Goddard
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How To Change Sand In A Sta-Rite Sand Filter
How to Change Sand in a Sta-Rite Sand Filter. During typical maintenance and standard use, the sand in a Sta-Rite filter will not need to be changed. If the filter is not operating as it should, a backflow procedure will clear the sand of debris and restore the function of the filter. Regular cleaning of the filter, using the backflow function is necessary, but should not be performed on a schedule. A homeowner or technician should instead observe the operation of the filter to determine when a backflow is needed. Change the sand when the filter must be inspected for physical damage, or when the backflow procedure does not correct filtration problems.
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When To Fertilize Crepe Myrtle
When to Fertilize Crepe Myrtle. The crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a small flowering tree or a large bush that blooms in various shades of red, white, pink, or purple in the summer and fall. A crape myrtle is a low-maintenance plant that can reach heights of 30 feet, providing privacy as a hedge or screen planting. Fertilizing a crepe myrtle encourages new growth and blooming, but over fertilizing decreases blooming and can burn the plant, eventually leading to plant death.
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