how do I get the top off to put seed in
2013069
This feeder did not last and was very poorly made. The top is very difficult to work. You need to work with it while it's empty so you don't spill the feed. Just slides on as you work with the sliders at the top. It does take a bit to figure out
2013070
This feeder isn't very user friendly. You have to find one of the three tabs and pull out and up. Then, lining it back up to snap it in place is also a pain. I have much better feeders purchased at Walmart that I believe are made by Pennington. Super easy to open and fill.
2013071
twist roof off , hold the housing with one hand turn roof free of housing,fill with seeds twist roof back on .
688466
Yes, i would not try to put the seed over top for the first application, you can over seed afterwards but it takes a long time for it to degrade because of the nylon string so make sure the soil is loose or fresh , seed then put the fabric down and water twice a day for at least two weeks.
2027713
Put lots of seed on the bottom portion of the birdfeeder. Just pour a few cups.
551720
Because I was placing my seed in a former garden that had been recently tilled, it came up when I just threw it on the ground. Now, when I have a dandelion, I pull it up and fill the hole with dirt and clover seed. I don't think it would come up if you just put it on top of the ground with weeds, etc.
1263112
Hi Lizh...I am not sure how it should go on mine was already attached when I got it. I would imagine though that you just screw it into the top as far down as you can until it catches. That may do the trick
1171611
I watched a u-tube video and found out that I was also doing it wrong. Cut off the top only, before you get to the bottom of the pineapple, pull out the corer and you will have rings that will slide off easily.
95993
The top comes off but it is really on there tightly. Keep turning it until it loosens enough to be removed.
986651
I wasn't able to at first because the plug that also caps the pole didn't stay in the feeder, so all of the seed ran out. Now I "Gorilla Glued" it in and I can remove it easily.
499401
What I usually do is reattach the original wax paper backing over the seeds. It's easier to get the backing on straight if you cut you tape into shorter strips, about a foot long.
1181682
You place the disks one in each section of the tray, wet the soil, (leave the fabric intact). When soil is moist use a spoon and "dig a small hole for the seeds. Drop the seeds in the hole and cover with the dirt you removed or moved. Place in a warm sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not dripping wet and wait for the seeds to sprout. It takes about a week for the seeds to grow. Some will come up sooner than 7 days.
1670186
It's recommended that you cultivate the soil first, then spread thinly by hand (no need to use a spreader). No top soil or fertilizer either. It will deaden the germination process.
629410
I usually turn them over and make my own hole, then shut that hole by pinching the top of the whole lightly shut.Or put a piece of the rockwool over the top of the hole.( do not stuff the hole) Sounds to me your over watering the rockwool though.
1452279
I just put the spoges in a preform Styrofoam cell pach and dropped the seed in each one. I put seed starting fertilizer on to keep moist while on a heating mat and covered them until the started growing. You could use any good potting soil and put the sponges into the dirt.
2006312
I use a mesh seed guard like this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=20947&cmpid=04csegpl&ref=6111&subref=AA&CAWELAID=525384260&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=530005150000090886&cadevice=c I got mine at a local bird supply store. They are pretty cheap and when they get dirty, you can throw them in the washing machine.
226655
I used the method of using a damp napkin putting the seeds in the folded napkin and seal it with some air in a zip-lock bag. I had about a 95% success this way. Once sprouted, gently plant in good moisture controlled soil.
1572558
The seed packet should have directions regarding how deep to plant the seed. Some seeds need only a sprinkling of dirt on top, others are best buried 1/2 inch or deeper. Just depends on what you are planting. And then of course, water them generously (but don't drown them) and put them in a sunny window as soon as the seeds start sprouting.
660779
Depending on the size of the seed it may wedge in between the portion that rotates and cause it to get stuck. If it's just millet it may work but it would probably need to be tapped repeatedly to keep it from bunching up. The opening inside the valve is 1.75" and there is a structural bridge spanning right through the middle.