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- Vine root - deco wood of unique character
- Each grapevine root is unique
- It depends on this pretreatment
- Tips
The grapevine root is a very decorative wood
Vine root - deco wood of unique character
If a vine in the garden or tub has done its job, the grapevine root is far too good for careless disposal. In order for the bizarre shaped rootstock to serve as a characterful decorative wood, the following specifications must be observed.
Each grapevine root is unique
No grapevine root resembles the next. In addition, the wood is of a fine ur and extremely robust. The numerous beneficial attributes qualify the rhizome to multi-faceted possibilities of further use. The following selection may serve the inspiration:
Anyone who, as a hobby gardener, has at the same time a little skill in woodworking, can not miss the chance of an imaginative design of a vine root. The wood is easy to turn and has a wonderfully smooth surface after planing.
It depends on this pretreatment
Although a grapevine root has a unique look without any artistic treatment, some preparatory treatments are indispensable. With a moisture content of at least 20 percent, the wood is threatened even after the excavation of mold. In addition, it has been exposed for decades to various pests, bacteria and fungal spores. Before you consider one of the many possible uses, there is the following need for action:
Should the bark break in the course of drying, this circumstance should not be regarded as a mishap. Resourceful hobby gardeners use the cavities to plant small plants in them. In the aquarium, the gaps are filled with Java fern or similar plants.
Tips
The wood of a grapevine root has made a name for itself among grill friends as an alternative to the classic charcoal. Thick rhines hold the embers just as long as charcoal. In addition, the rootstock of a naturally fertilized grapevine of the environmentally conscious hobby gardener serves as the more meaningful firing against charcoal from a rather questionable source.