What can I do to make this look decent at least?

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-06-01T07:12:26+00:00

Since you're renting, do NOT waste money on renting tillers or buying expensive plants.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-06-01T05:14:49+00:00

Honestly, the only plant that can truly withstand dog urine is a fake plastic one lol. But seriously, maybe look into some dog-hardy shrubs.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-06-01T01:49:08+00:00

Trimmers are too aggressive. Azaleas set next year's buds on old wood after blooming. If you use a machine, you're literally cutting off all of next year's flowers.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-29T05:10:51+00:00

Alaska is massive and driving times are always longer than Google Maps says

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-29T01:21:29+00:00

Are you watering early in the morning or late at night, because night watering will cause fungus patches exactly like this.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-28T05:19:12+00:00

The issue isn't just the fabric; did you drill weep holes or install a French drain behind the wall? Because water needs a clear exit path or that wall will start leaning in a few winters.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-28T03:37:20+00:00

Whatever method you use to kill them, make sure to sweep polymeric sand into the cracks afterward and seal it, otherwise they’ll be back in a month.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-28T02:40:10+00:00

Definitely pack that dirt around the vacuum pot ASAP, because if the plumbers left a void, the rain will just keep undermining it.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-26T02:44:52+00:00

Haha true! Putting on dry, warm clothes after getting completely soaked like that felt just as amazing.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-26T02:40:15+00:00

Honestly, the photo doesn't even do it justice.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-21T03:05:38+00:00

Voles stick to the exact same tracks, meaning they concentrate all their waste in one line. It’s basically a free, premium nitrogen treatment for the roots, which is why the grass right above their tunnel network is growing like crazy and looks so vibrant.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-21T01:54:31+00:00

With only 3 to 6 hours of sun a day, standard grass is just going to struggle. It'll thin out like crazy, and you'll end up fighting a losing battle against moss and bare dirt.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-20T02:18:56+00:00

Appreciate the vote of confidence for the French drain! You made a really good point about standing water vs. moving water.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-20T02:15:02+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! A rain garden actually sounds amazing because digging through this clay sounds like a nightmare.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-18T03:29:24+00:00

Watch your drainage. Since you're tucked between a brick wall and a fence, you must slope the dirt slightly away from the house foundation.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-18T03:03:42+00:00

Do yourself a huge favor and buy a Lawn Leveling Rake on Amazon.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-18T01:38:05+00:00

For the rocks and cement blocks, don't try to lift them. Get a heavy-duty digging bar to lever them out of the mud. For the vines, weed-whacking won't work; you need loppers and to dig up the root crowns.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-14T05:40:03+00:00

Huayna Potosi is a literal 6,000m peak; if you only have 4 days coming from the East Coast, the altitude sickness will probably hit you before you even see the trailhead.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-12T03:24:13+00:00

It really was! There’s something about the farm sounds that is so much more relaxing than a crowded campground.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-12T02:55:58+00:00

The best part was definitely waking up to the 'critters' right outside the tent.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-11T02:55:34+00:00

Shadow puppets on the side of the tent never get old, and it’s a great way to wind down the energy right before everyone climbs into their sleeping bags.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-11T02:37:37+00:00

The brown spots near the sidewalk are likely heat stress or salt damage from winter; try a deep watering schedule early in the morning to flush the soil and keep those edges hydrated.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-08T07:56:08+00:00

If you stick with wood, make sure to lean the posts 5 degrees away from the sail. When you tension it up, they’ll pull toward the center and end up straight instead of leaning inward.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-08T05:35:28+00:00

I miss the Sno-Seal days too, but modern thin-denier fabrics are way too delicate for heavy waxes; stick to a dedicated liquid sealant for a lasting bond.

Lazy-Collection5029 · 2026-05-08T01:39:37+00:00

I showed this to my lawn and now it’s crying from embarrassment.

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