Air tools are often rated as âAverage CFM.â âAverage CFMâ is typically based on a 25% duty cycle (15 seconds out of a min.). This sometimes creates a problem with tools that are used on a continuous basis (ex. orbital sanders, die grinders, etc).
Step 1. Clip 6-inch cuttings from a healthy azalea bush. Cut close to a leaf node because the bottom node is where the new plant's roots will grow. Remove the bottom leaves from the cuttings and discard. Step 2. Pour two or three tablespoons of rooting compound into a separate dish.
If a soil test reveals that nutrients are extremely low, fertilize azaleas in the spring or fall. Use a granular, slow-release fertilizer that is acid-forming and apply a very light scattering around the edge of the root zone of the plant. Never apply more than a few tablespoons at any one time; excess fertilizer can easily burn the delicate roots of azaleas since they are so close to the soil surface.