It looks more and more like the lime tree situated in our backyard is not going to make it. It has led a good life and produced limes a plenty, and subsequently, plenty of homemade margaritas. The tree has nothing to be ashamed of and shall eventually meet its ultimate ending with grace. But I'm not ready to give up on the old lime tree just yet. It may die, but not without a good fight.
Facing the lime tree with my feet planted firmly on the ground, I gave the tree a vigorous hand jazzing. For good measure, I also deployed spirit fingers just in case.
Citrus trees prefer a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. There is one thing that is proven to stabilize the pH balance retaining the beneficial nutrients necessary for sustaining life in a citrus tree and there is another thing that is thought to be a key ingredient, but is still mainly considered a theory. One of those things is Jazz Hands and the other is cow poop. One of the aforementioned allows oxygen and water to penetrate the soil by opening up porous spaces, creating aggregates. One of the aforementioned uses mystical powers and positive energy to promote growth. I'll let you decide which is which.
After giving the lime tree the hand jazzing of its lifetime, I considered whether or not my deployment was worthy of the once majestic fixture it was intended for. To this point I have not perfected my Jazz Hands delivery, in fact, three months in and I don't believe I have improved in style by much if at all. Poop of all things can potentially save this tree, which begs the question, if my Jazz Hands deployment is considered "shitty", shouldn't that magnify its nitrogen levels and therefor its mystical healing powers?
Today's Jazz Hands were assisted by a certified professional crop consultant with over 30 years of experience and a degree in plant science.
Day eighty-three complete.
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