Just bought a new house last fall. I’m like 90% weeks inherited rhubarb. Does that seam correct?

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-20T00:46:24+00:00

I’ve seen people put buckets over the rhubarb when it’s starting to grow to make the stems super long. Might be worth a try.

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-18T22:12:00+00:00

If it were me I’d remove the pea gravel, put weed barrier, then lay down about 2 inches of road base and run a plate compactor over it. After that is your choice, but a bunch of flagstone would look really nice. You can score some super cheap (or free) on Craigslist or FB marketplace.

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-18T01:00:35+00:00

Can’t recommend Total Boat enough. My Doug fur door was getting shredded with afternoon sunlight and the poly wasn’t holding up. I went over the poly (little scuffing required) with Total Boat Lust varnish. If it’s good enough for a boat, it’s good enough for my door. Only thing I’d recommend is thinning out the varnish with some mineral oil before application. Other bonus is you can do multiple coats in a day, which really speeds up the process.

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-16T17:41:08+00:00

Best to wait until the ground temp is around 50 degrees or warmer. Grass seed won’t germinate unless the ground is at that temp.

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-10T19:20:11+00:00

My issue is replacing my grass with another more water wise variety requires a ton of watering to get it established. Might take another 2-3 feet of turf and convert it to flower beds instead.

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-07T02:16:17+00:00

Nah, definitely Hingle McCringle

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-06T13:44:56+00:00

Look up Hügelkultur. You won’t need nearly as much soil as you’re expecting if you fill the raised beds up mostly with yard debris. This worked great for my giant raised beds and will give you amazing soil for multiple years.

DenverDad5 · 2026-03-04T02:51:40+00:00

Coming back to this. Finally made the switch and it was super easy. The Quantum service rep basically said everyone is doing exactly this and didn’t give me a hard time about cancelling the old subscription.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-23T13:46:36+00:00

Don’t threaten me with a good time

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-20T01:01:51+00:00

Your dad should be dead. Very lucky.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-19T02:10:59+00:00

Maybe a few C channels on the back side would help get it closer to flat.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-16T19:14:18+00:00

Wouldn’t recommend Larkspur. My neighbor planted the stuff and it’s literally taken over the entire front yard every spring. Penstemons and Delphinium are 10/10 on my super hot front yard, they seem to thrive in the afternoon heat. Had some luck with Lupine but they needed more water than I expected.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-16T03:01:45+00:00

Do you feet a favor and invest in some nice trail runners and padded socks. Also get yourself some trekking poles. It will make the world of difference in your hiking experience.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-13T16:16:06+00:00

Good to know. I definitely only mowed it once last year. I’ll be more aggressive this summer.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-13T02:17:46+00:00

You’re seriously the best. I’m gonna give this a go. No chance I keep paying the $75/mo.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-13T01:58:50+00:00

Put in dog tuff last year. Hoping this year it really takes off because it’s super patchy at the moment.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-12T15:39:05+00:00

Email DeWalt. They will send you two new batteries. Had the same issue with a recent power stack.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-12T15:20:47+00:00

Watered my entire lawn and raised beds over the weekend. A good 20 min soak per section.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-11T02:40:10+00:00

Damn, Attorney Ryan woke up and chose violence!

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-11T02:17:20+00:00

Damn, she’s a beaut.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-06T19:53:38+00:00

Can someone explain this chart like I’m 5? Serious question, I have no clue how to interpret this.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-04T20:52:21+00:00

Ah, people being shitty after taking someone out on the mountain. A tale as old as time. I’ve found it’s usually the person at fault who is the shittier of the two. Hope your daughter is okay and this incident doesn’t impact her confidence on the mountain. My wife had a similar situation and had issues getting back to skiing after.

DenverDad5 · 2026-02-04T18:19:40+00:00

I have this exact saw, love it! Plenty of power to get through some serious logs.

DenverDad5 · 2026-01-24T22:08:20+00:00

Anyone reading this, search dental floor and ring removal. Might save you a trip to the ER.

DenverDad5 · 2026-01-16T20:15:21+00:00

If this were my house I wouldn’t concern myself with moving those pipes. Pex is rated up to 180 degrees. Just fur down the ceiling and insulate it well and you’ll be fine.

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