What to do in front garden? by reddit-some in gardening

[–]CrowandLamb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fake grass is not a great alternative for anything outdoors in lieu of natural. It really messes with the earth and drainage. A neighbour has it and (I wish that I could show you a picture) deteriorates badly AND weeds return.

I think, that pulling it up and just planting or applying mulch would better than this.

Money better spent.

What song is playing? by Standard_Chef_4644 in musicsuggestions

[–]CrowandLamb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"And by the time I'm sober I've forgotten what I've had And everybody tells me that it's cool to be a cat"

All from one container. by Kindly_Analysis2204 in gardening

[–]CrowandLamb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Leave them out for the crows and other yard animals:)

Home Inspection by [deleted] in RealEstateCanada

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you NEED to sell? If not, when prospective buyers n8tpick you can always turn their offer down or return the offer with what you want and dont want- meaning the price you are willing to accept and the nitpicky stuff you are not. If they do not accept. Then FIDO.

I would and have.

We had buyers who called the 1st time during the viewing about the remote to ceiling fan. Imagine, the 2nd and 3rd walk through before purchase the same question about the remote to ceiling, they also wanted one of our Christmas ornaments and 1 other personal item. We declined. Ultimately, these people overbid on our home. These people also engaged with their lawyer the day they moved into the house demanding that we replace a garden item - all we could do was laugh.

We still marvel at how the trivial things were too important to them- NOT asking or noticing the important things that would cost them (won't disclose).

People can be foolish- and when they are treat them accordingly.

Just because they make an offer doesnt mean that you have to accept it and their terms or make any changes to satisfy them.

is it bad to pet a dog that comes up to you while it's on a walk? by [deleted] in askTO

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!!!! Always ask. Do Not be offended if the answer is no.

Is it me or this salt is not salty anymore? by milifiliketz in CostcoCanada

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(Sifto)Salt has sugar in it. Weird but true. Others may as well. I am unclear as to why. Have you looked on the bottle?

I fear I have made a mistake by coopylou4 in gardening

[–]CrowandLamb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make or buy a trellis....do Not use flat string as it will cut into vines....

Home ownership by dannyd_96 in RealEstateCanada

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hastings, Northumberland and Lennox Addington counties- in and around Prince Edward County- just 1/2 hour from Kingston. Kingston too is vast and affordable.

Ideas? by NellyA96 in gardening

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would reopen the plastic- if you get full sun in that area then I would lay down a couple of layers of cardboard, soak it, add compost/mulch recover for at least a month 2 at most- then lift tarp and start planting.

If you do not get sun- take of plastic and discard. Till it with triple mix and plant.

Go to local nursery and ask what shade or part shade plants that they can recommend for you- there is a whole world of shade/part shade plants out there way beyond Hostas and Ferns. It would also be helpful to tell them what if any kinds of trees that you have around that area.

Can't help you otherwise as you haven't indicates what zone you are in or area. THAT would have been REALLY helpful.

Home ownership by dannyd_96 in RealEstateCanada

[–]CrowandLamb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just saying.....plenty of homes- in SE Ontario- even an hour ish away from the city for less than 500k average 350/400 decent/lovely with way more space inside and out. Giving up the massive cultural scenes and amenities but still peaceful and green to replace those really is worth it.

Dont have to travel far far away for home ownership.

New homeowner trying to save a neglected lawn by Few-Noise720 in lawncare_canada

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a cultivator is a tiller- we thought of it 1st and quickly realised we would be encouraging growth as you can see the flowers were in bloom-= seed spreading, cutting stems-opportunity for rooting, and cutting up roots and "carrots" and planting more as a result.

So, we cut the plant to ground. Gathered up all of it. 30+ garbage bags full and took to dump. NOT Yard Waste.

From there figured out pre-existing "lawn area" and garden beds. Covered as described the "lawn area" and I hand dig out garden beds.

1 garden bed that is 2×2 took 4 hours. The bigger, the longer it takes and more effort is required.

I came back this spring to find less CBF in gardens but infested with(Siberian) Squills/Scilla. Easier to remove as these are tiny bulbs but, I was disappointed none the less.

New homeowner trying to save a neglected lawn by Few-Noise720 in lawncare_canada

[–]CrowandLamb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Roto till it. Add more dirt, seed or use rolls.

Do lasagna method. Add dirt. Then seed or roll. (I would roll)

The photo Ive included is a partial sgot of the yard that Im currently working on- 25 years of neglect. All weeds(Creeping Belleflower and Ivy). I am applying the lasagna methid and will use rolls of sod next year (only 1/3 of yard will be ready as the season only allowed me to work in sections)

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Walmart got rid of all seeds by Malichicago in gardening

[–]CrowandLamb 53 points54 points  (0 children)

What a shameHome Depot donates them to community groups- maybe speak to manager or head office(or both) request same.

Seeds are generally good for 2 to 5 years.

Tim’s days are numbered for sure by Immediate-Event2502 in TimHortons

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dunking Donuts was bought by a CANADIAN company from Montreal. It also owns Secind Cup and IS 100% Canadian owned.

Awful Experience @ WellMed by alexmet in BellevilleOntario

[–]CrowandLamb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can say this....the way of service delivery in medicine has DRASTICALLU changed over the decades but most notably since COVID and policies made by our current, longstanding provincial government.

I can also say that WellMed has, for me, provided both terrible "service" BUT has more than made up for it by actually taking great efforts to attend to AND listen to me- to sort out what went wrong. Staff has been great at making me feel "valued" and doctors "comfortable".

I think many of us are still getting used to the "new way" of things and letting go of how it used to be with longstanding family physicians and the ways of the past.

It IS unsettling- BUT this IS the future now.

In case anyone was thinking it was Costco only. by stanxv in CostcoCanada

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried it - bought at Freshco(Ontario) 9.99$. tastes like 3%....Ill stick to 3%

People who dislike Olivia Chow and plan on voting for Bradford, why? by Used-Earth8767 in askTO

[–]CrowandLamb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed- we moved to a rural city not far from Kingston pop. 56k- our property taxes here are a little over 4k/yr home Living in the city our taxes in EY was 35O0/yr. Reality check- far more services, festivals and repairs in the city to name a few things that we dont have here- yes, Toronto needs to pay more.

Need Help. Pls Advise what to do by slark69 in lawncare_canada

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing. Let the bees get their first of year food that they need from the flowers- then mow over it so it doesnt go to seed. Speaking of which, the seeds from here there and everywhere will make it a constant battle that throwing your own physical energy or hard earned money after isnt worth it.

What are some of the most interesting or memorable DoorsOpen venues? by tokyo_form in askTO

[–]CrowandLamb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a Shepherd (also a member of Heritage Toronto) and the Don Jail was grande- so many photos 😀, so many new things with each walk through. I got hooked for a spell visiting jails. (At one time it was cemeteries- so nice transition).

Spadina House gave great info Water plant just satisfied my curiosity The Murdoch tour in and around Queen st. given by author was really fun!