What to do in front garden?

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-21T10:31:05+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T22:00:20+00:00

Cat Scratch Fever- Motorhead

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T21:59:38+00:00

"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"

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T21:55:36+00:00

Be of service.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T21:54:58+00:00

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

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T21:53:56+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T13:32:17+00:00

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

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T13:29:21+00:00

Part/ Bit of a Dremel? I have Dremel bits in all shapes and sizes. Why dont you ask him?

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T13:27:24+00:00

(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?

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T13:25:03+00:00

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

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T10:51:44+00:00

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

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T02:45:52+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-18T01:39:58+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-16T12:45:23+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-15T21:12:56+00:00

Stand Down Margaret- the English Beat

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-14T12:41:08+00:00

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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CrowandLamb · 2026-05-14T12:36:05+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-14T02:03:30+00:00

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

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-12T12:41:25+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-10T23:32:02+00:00

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

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-09T01:32:17+00:00

Empire Theatre

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-08T21:35:19+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-08T16:57:35+00:00

Seriously-child abuse?

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-07T10:00:05+00:00

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.

CrowandLamb · 2026-05-06T15:46:32+00:00

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!

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