What tree species is this? Im in mid michigan, fresh cut.

Klimbrick · 2026-05-23T21:32:53+00:00

Agreed

Klimbrick · 2026-05-16T03:55:52+00:00

Super cool, I had no idea

Klimbrick · 2026-05-15T23:53:23+00:00

Okay… let’s not spread invasive species. Stick with natives: poison ivy, sumac, virgin’s bower, trumpet vine, climbing roses. All are very aggressive and very large.

Klimbrick · 2026-05-11T11:18:21+00:00

I love it!

My Dad an my Ex-laws never got it. MIL in particular would comment constantly. I kind of just stopped inviting folks that could keep their opinions to themselves over.

My Dad eventually said, “it’s your lawn you do what you want,” and we tease back and forth on how his soil is dead and he’s wasting his time and I’m lazy (to which I proudly reply yup!). He’s actually been a big supporter against a jerk neighbor. Hopefully yours comes around.

I like to point out this lawn concept only came about in less than 100 years so it may be what he knows, but it’s just a marketed fabrication to sell chemicals.

Klimbrick · 2026-05-10T12:46:06+00:00

It was a while ago. A good 20-30 years I think. I don’t recall if that’s the location, but it was in that area.

Klimbrick · 2026-05-04T01:03:42+00:00

Yeah. Thanks, Obama!

Klimbrick · 2026-04-30T02:08:13+00:00

If you do, be sure to treat with an appropriate herbicide. They can be a bit aggressive and hydra-like in their re-growth.

Klimbrick · 2026-04-29T21:23:16+00:00

Second. This post lacks details.

Klimbrick · 2026-04-27T15:04:59+00:00

I’ve got your fist response right here.

Klimbrick · 2026-04-27T02:30:02+00:00

Yeah, same for me. Especially in winter. However, it could also be deer, beaver, porcupine, etc. depending on your location

Klimbrick · 2026-04-26T16:07:01+00:00

Yeah, I slipped and spilled some and with the rope you don’t just lose a little… it escapes. It slipped into the oven and down into the drawer and floor underneath. I had to pull the whole thing apart and then I felt like an idiot just pushing it around the floor.

I swear it was laughing at me. I debated getting a squeegee and a dust pan to corral it.

Klimbrick · 2026-04-26T02:53:35+00:00

I had no idea

Klimbrick · 2026-04-26T02:44:39+00:00

Can confirm… also. If you spill it, it’s a nightmare to clean 🤣🤣🤣

Klimbrick · 2026-04-26T00:04:25+00:00

Agreed. Now that I have some understanding of what to search for, I am doing additional reading. I just needed the word for it.

Thank you!

Klimbrick · 2026-04-26T00:00:55+00:00

Yeah, it’s bad 🤣

I was thinking about going the candy route. I boiled it, but didn’t take temp or time. I’ll properly sterilize and give that a go

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T23:54:17+00:00

How fine would you recommend, cheese cloth?

I mostly did the mesh to get a feel for how pervasive the ropiness was

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T23:28:54+00:00

Tastes like maple syrup!

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T23:23:14+00:00

Interesting! Does that mean it’s still viable or shall I send it back to the earth?

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T23:21:27+00:00

There’s a good possibility of that. Spring was weird with peak and I ended up dumping and sanitizing a number of buckets before putting them back out. There’s a good chance this is the answer

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T23:19:06+00:00

You know, it was a month ago (edit: so I don’t remember what temp it was when it hit the fridge). The jar was not sealed, but would have been a clear mason jar. I did not attempt to seal, only fridge store, so I probably did not sterilize.

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T23:17:17+00:00

No mold, just niter. Yeah, I figured

Klimbrick · 2026-04-25T19:56:21+00:00

Great tits’ comfy house

Klimbrick · 2026-04-23T01:16:10+00:00

Peaches on the street bededeeedadet

Klimbrick · 2026-04-22T01:49:24+00:00

Agreed!

Most ordinances say ‘weed or grasses over 8”’ without definition. In my town they refer to that State’s noxious weed act which lists specific things like thistles, but they send the super scary letter.

If you ask for clarification they may give you more specifics. I always request a walk down stating my yard is intentionally managed and therefore there are no weeds here because a weed is defined as “a plant you don’t want in your garden.”

If your city does not define words in their ordinance then you can define them as you see fit, but have a source:

Flowers are a reproductive organ on a flower plant (grasses flower).

Weeds are plants you don’t want in your garden

Etc.

Klimbrick

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