Fill with soil to the top of the root ball.
How to secure ferns in the attic.
I am trying to do everything to code both for safety and for inspection.
Wear overalls on top of a set of thick clothing.
A hatch with no hinges attached that just lies flat over the attic hole.
Use the plant tag as a location marker.
Finish with a bee veil.
Even with the same buzzers and motion detectors used on the rest of the house it is just too difficult to secure openings that high off the ground so it s best to seal the problem off from the.
For most over sized ferns quartering the plant works beautifully to create 4 new plants.
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With a flashlight examine the attic and locate the path that you will use to run the wire between the two locations.
Locking an attic can be important if you share an attic space or have an attic space vulnerable to outside intrusion.
Some attics have a built in staircase and insulated attic door.
How to secure an attic hatch.
One of the best tools to accomplish this and nearly any transplanting task is a hori hori.
Fern roots are generally thin and wiry in texture and grow along the stem.
If necessary call in a professional to seal off any former openings leading to the attic and have the proper secure ventilation systems installed.
Put on a pair of boots and a set of rubber gloves.
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Stems can be short creeping with fronds that are somewhat scattered along the stem such as the fragile fern.
Press soil down firmly with your hand.
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Fern roots are extremely hard and tolerant of this process.
Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil.
Add a deadbolt to secure this type of attic with a locking mechanism on both sides.
Secure the edges of the boots and gloves with duct tape.
Climb through the attic access using a ladder if necessary and look into the attic space.
Familiarize yourself with the footing situation.
My favorite garden tool the hori hori ferns can be grown easily indoors with minimal lighting.
Attic hatches are generally made of plywood that is cut to fit over the attic access hole.
They absorb water and nutrients and help secure the fern to its substrate.