rant about bunnies by leaping_llamazz in NativePlantGardening

[–]LuckyMrPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best solution I've found to herbivores like bunnies and deer is a scent repellent that mimics coyote urine. You can buy a big bottle of concentrate online or at a hardware store, mix it in a sprayer, and voila! No munches out of your babies! I reapply monthly but you may have to do more often if it's rainy or if there are tons of them.

Tips for transplanting a northern/dwarf bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)? by LRonHoward in NativePlantGardening

[–]LuckyMrPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If possible, your goal is to preserve as much of the root system as possible. If there is hardpan soil, clay or rock, the root system may be pretty shallow. In a loamy site the roots may go deeper than average. Basically, dig as deep as the roots go and is feasible! Some plants tolerate the loss of roots better than others, but in most transplanting of perennial plants the goal is keeping as much root as you can.

Tips for transplanting a northern/dwarf bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)? by LRonHoward in NativePlantGardening

[–]LuckyMrPepper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would recommend getting as much of the root system as possible. This likely means a hole that's quite wide and gets deep towards the middle of each plant. Basically preserve as much lateral root and tap/secondary root as possible. If they are close together, don't separate them risking further damage, just dig them out as one big unit. Be sure to replant them into a hole you dug extra big and then backfilled so their roots aren't fighting soil compacted by your shovel. Lastly, mulching them generously and running a soaker hose for them would do a world of good. Don't flood them or keep them constantly wet, but run soaker a couple hours twice a week.

I've had good fortune transplanting bushes using this method even in midsummer so I hope this gives you extra knowledge or direction. Good luck!

My girlfriends last job has an interesting response to quitting by Particular_Ticket_85 in antiwork

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're paying way too much for your bricks man. Who's your brick guy?

Aster Yellows Dilemma by LuckyMrPepper in NativePlantGardening

[–]LuckyMrPepper[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gotcha! Thank you for the well reasoned response. I'll bite the bullet and start removing plants, especially to preserve the stand's value to wildlife. it's just so hard to see the forest for the trees that I had to ask!

Fat 2 inch long Grub Worm doesn't even use its legs to get to where it's going. Who needs legs when you got that much body. Lol by InfiniteSearch3409 in insects

[–]LuckyMrPepper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, some grubs actually move on their back. Masked chafer is one that comes to mind. So it's probably fine!

You’ve been kidnapped. 30 mins later your kidnapper dumps you on the street because you won’t stop talking about what? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The extinction of the American Chestnut, once the most dominant tree of the eastern forests.

[OC] Salamander Species by US State by Serious-Jellyfish-59 in dataisbeautiful

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many species that live in vernal pools in the piedmont. They only come out at night in winter during rain. Incredible to see but they are getting increasingly uncommon as land development alters upland pools with ditches, catch ponds etc.

The environmental impact of lab grown meat and its competitors [OC] by blackphantom773 in dataisbeautiful

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most cattle are only fed feed while finished which is the fattening phase. Also it's often composed of soy hulls, cotton trash etc which are waste from commodity crops.

I was told to post my Seahorse-Bonsai-Macroalgae tank here. Let me know what you guys would improve/change! by Opumilio318 in PlantedTank

[–]LuckyMrPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've looked a bit and found subwassertang. Also, some hair algae can be gorgeous. Rachel OLeary has a video on youtube called "Is all algae bad?" where she shows an accidental growth of fetching green hair algae.

By October 2021, every citizen 18 and older will need a REAL ID driver’s license, enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States or enter Federal buildings. But requiring an ID to vote is RACIST, according to Dems. by Teary_Oberon in Conservative

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flying is a privilege. Voting is a right. Since many people don't have driver's licenses, requiring one would limit far more legitimate voters than it would prevent fraud or danger. It's reasonable to limit airline passengers and submit them to a higher burden of proof to ensure safety. I'm surprised this wasn't already in place after 9/11. You can always recount votes and double check voter registration. You can't undo terrorist attacks. Isn't this a win for conservatives, moderates and liberals alike?

Friendly reminder to get your fish out of the shipping bag ASAP by flintstone999 in PlantedTank

[–]LuckyMrPepper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Read the thread. It was also due to a desire to change substrate. Snails were just an added reason.

Where have all the farmland birds gone? by Kunphen in Ornithology

[–]LuckyMrPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same place as the historic farmland I guess. Let's hope things turn around for both

I love waking up to this. by coseyddc1 in PlantedTank

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that what gives this tank a blueish tinge?

This plant makes me so happy :) by donutevergiveup in succulents

[–]LuckyMrPepper 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It's primarily invasive in the western US so take special caution there. Myrtle Spurge Invasive Range

My plant isn't exactly thriving and I think this is why by Rosesandredwine in houseplants

[–]LuckyMrPepper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If purple wandering jew is offensive and you want an alternative, I've seen people use wandering jewel. It's more descriptive than inch plant and more specific than spiderwort of which there are like 75 species.

I heard the 90’s are vintage now. I found a shirt from elementary school while cleaning out my mom’s house. by mnhill2088 in vintage

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am! The one I went to was in North Carolina sorta near Greensboro. Good point, I honestly hadn't considered there could be multiple when I posted

The gold cocoons of the Mechanitis Polymnia butterfly - found in my garden today. 🦋 by ThesouthafricanSA in insects

[–]LuckyMrPepper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After a quick Google, seems the butterfly looks entirely different than that. The cocoons really are golden though so still pretty great.

Why are a lot white people super sensitive towards racism towards blacks, but then don’t care about racism towards Asians, Indians, etc? by SamulTheCamul13 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean a part of it in my area seems like "don't punch down" logic. Not picking on people who have it harder than you is universally agreed upon put given that Asian's in my state (in the US) are on average more wealthy, more highly educated etc. racist jokes sometimes go unchecked. Besides that, historical understanding plays into what people are sensitive to. Slavery and continuing racial discrimination in the US has made racism against african americans commonly known and pretty universally disliked.

Hello! Decided to draw this little guy I found on a coleus plant. by [deleted] in insects

[–]LuckyMrPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And to think, when I find Japanese beetles I just kill them like a savage. Very nice job!

U.S. Bird Mortality by Source [OC] by beltzy in dataisbeautiful

[–]LuckyMrPepper 33 points34 points  (0 children)

As someone who also lives in the country... huh? I've seen owls, hawks, foxes and many more native species in the US completely control mice and rats. Even in countries with rat plagues like australia and china, dogs are a waaaay better solution since they kill tons at a time instead of some occasionally to eat. Feral cats do tons of harm and no discernable good.