Let's compare...10-10-09

Our Ross Sapote had been attacked by a hungry beetle or perhaps another little critter...here, Kimbrick weeds around the delicate plant as we lay the groundwork necessary to try and bring her back to life (we also sprayed her with a mixture of water, listerine, baking soda and soap -- a natural pesticide that's not going to hurt the plant but makes it an unattractive place for little critters to hang out).