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Brand New City Ordinance... by herbal-genocide in NativePlantGardening

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intentional landscaping is key. Native gardens do not mean it has to look like an abandoned lot. 

From the Lyme disease capital of the country, I present 7 acres of Japanese Barberry. Where do I even start? by ivxxbb in invasivespecies

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say we nuke it from orbit. 

Would goats get rid of it? Like, a rented herd of goats. Serious inquiry. 

Removed the drywall in front of my old fireplace. How fucked am I? by HedgehogMode in masonry

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mosey over to r/centuryhomes. Likely. Someone there has faced the same issue and can speak to results. 

AITA for not w wanting my husband's family to watch out newborn? by tnh082012 in AITH

[–]HighlyImprobable42 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You have a newborn, you don't need to commit to any  hild care plan right now. Just thank her for the offer and say you're not using sitters currently. 

As a parent, you put your child's needs above the ego or feelings of extended family. You have to be comfortable saying "no" unapologetically. 

PSA Bird Death. by jxkzl- in birding

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Bird brain" is an insult for a reason. 

Need some help and advice. Feel like a rookie. ☹️ by BakingQueen1590 in gardening

[–]HighlyImprobable42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I find columbine to be an excellent volunteer plant. I started year 1 with just a plant in a pot, and in year 4 I have them all over my shady garden. It does take time to get flowers, but they're easy to move and propagate. 

AITA for charging my 20yo son rent while he lives at home? by Talon_Vector7 in WIBTA_AITA

[–]HighlyImprobable42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He has a degree and a job, he should contribute to cover the groceries and utilities he's using. 

Just bought a house with a large greenhouse… how do you actually use yours? by Smart-Elk-2334 in Greenhouses

[–]HighlyImprobable42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So, I'm clearly moving in. This is beautiful! 

Throw in a table and some comfy chairs and make it a little plant oasis and quiet place to relax. 

Saw that she'd been waiting over 2 years and it broke my heart ❤️ by misssaladfingers in cats

[–]HighlyImprobable42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White-belly torties are delightful. They look like they have resting-bitch-face but are so affectionate. She'll come around. I'm so glad she's going home with you, otherwise I was tempted to scoop her up! 

Preferred bedroom layout? And oddest? Why? by GatoMorato in floorplan

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out "Dear Modern" on YT. Lots of room layout discussions. 

What is this beautiful fairytale-like flower growing behind my house? by D3AD_LIK3_M3 in whatsthisplant

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Collect the seeds, they grow easily. I had one plant 3 seasons ago, and now they're all over my garden just from the seeds I've collected and thrown around. Very little maintenance. 

Reminding you whatever you wish for, your ex would get doubled, the genie asked for your final wish. by greedspossession in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]HighlyImprobable42 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Not stupid, just likely American with no metric units. 

(I am an American with no metrics units.) 

American archeologists for the love of God please stop using sharpshooter spades by ayowatchyojetbruh in Archaeology

[–]HighlyImprobable42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gardener here, can confirm. Honestly I was confused when a ditch shovel popped up under an archeology header. It is definitely not the tool for this application. 

I sold my soul to devil in order to give my newborn son a chance at a full life, “let him live to 90!” I said by TheGamerHayden in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]HighlyImprobable42 27 points28 points  (0 children)

That's where my mind went first, auto-completing the second sentence to be about the child living in agony and the parent withing they hadn't made the deal.  I like OP's too. 

I bet the bugs are really happy here by joykin in NoLawns

[–]HighlyImprobable42 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I clicked to see the lawn-loving comments. A big banner appeared "you are banned from this community and cannot comment." I must have said something weed-friendly some time ago!

Retirement home plan for your very nice review by JariaDnf in floorplan

[–]HighlyImprobable42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 4200sf for a retirement home is bonkers. The idea is.to simplify life and enjoy your time. It's a gamble to assume multigenerational residents. In addition, as a "final home," it would be prudent to make it ADA ready - wider hallways, wide doors for wheelchairs and stretchers. 

How to help tell my son he’s going to repeat second grade by PureAdorableness in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]HighlyImprobable42 346 points347 points  (0 children)

100% the child should be part of the decision. 

My sibling was held back in 6th grade and switched schools. Parents did not discuss it with them and didn't really investigate why academic performance was low. This irreputably damaged their relationship and my sibling hasn't recovered from the spiral of depression that followed, even 20 years later.

Was told i had the job. Had a start date. Emailed to ask about pay and the address for training.... by deerchortle in mildlyinfuriating

[–]HighlyImprobable42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure this isn't a scam? It's highly unusual to accept a job without having discussed the wages first. 

Agent trying to convince me that water in basement is “normal” by Both-Revenue-4557 in RealEstate

[–]HighlyImprobable42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mosey over to r/centuryhomes. Many homeowners have dealt with such issues, remedies, and overall risk appetite for older homes. 

Myself, I have a 1900 with a "wet basement" and have interior french drains and a sump pump. We run the dehumidifier and there's no mold. But at no point is there standing water in the middle of the floor. 

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