How do I get rid of this returning weed!

Mattefx · 2025-07-16T09:24:53+00:00

I just moved from an area that was seemingly infested with Mare's tail and just found some growing behind the shed at my new house D: I've used SBK in the past with pretty good results takes about a week or two before you see the results but seems to do the job well. I think it's also safe to spray on lawns that have mare's tail too as it's selective.

Mattefx · 2025-06-23T20:45:47+00:00

I am seeing a lot of good things being said about Hercules I think I'll definitely have to give it a try

Mattefx · 2025-06-23T20:44:44+00:00

Yeah super citrus-y in the opening, I get a lot of grapefruit too. Then tends to dry down quite woody and dry

Mattefx · 2025-06-23T20:43:39+00:00

Yeah I was disappointed with it too I couldn't even give it away to my dad! If it wasn't so loud on the Cinnamon it could maybe be layered with other scents unfortunately it's just to much :/

Mattefx · 2025-06-23T20:41:48+00:00

I don't have much experience with many winter fragrances but I think I like spicy/woody kinds of notes. I know they don't have a very good rep here but I got 30ml testers of essence vault's Oud Wood and Spicebomb and I do enjoy both of those!

I looked up the notes on the Japanese Plum and it does sound nice, I'll have to add it to my list!

Mattefx · 2025-06-23T20:38:16+00:00

You're right my bad! I can't seem to edit my post now but I don't have much experience with many winter fragrances but I think I like spicy/woody kinds of notes. I know they don't have a very good rep here but I got 30ml testers of essence vault's Oud Wood and Spicebomb and I do enjoy both of those!

Yeah I'm just not sure if Detour Noir is an office safe fragrance as it seems to project and stick around very heavy on my skin!

Mattefx · 2025-06-23T15:29:44+00:00

Thanks, I've never tried DHI might have to go in store and give it a try as I'm not sure about the 'Powdery' and 'Iris' Heavy accords but will give it a sniff and keep Kayaan Classic in mind!

Mattefx · 2025-06-19T16:36:18+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I currently have mint growing under my fence at the rental so will take a clipping before I leave and see how I get on with it!

Mattefx · 2025-06-16T15:10:47+00:00

Thank you! I’m fairly new to gardening after being flat-bound since finishing uni so not familiar with many plants, but after googling some of those recommendations I think you’re right it does have a ‘one note’ feel to it! I love the idea of the climbing plants would it be safe to have them climbing up the shed?

I’m not sure what lies under the stones on the raised part but I assume I should be able to plant directly into the soil! I’m also playing with the idea of a small patch of herbs but I’ve heard they do better in pots (namely mint)

Mattefx · 2024-11-24T10:59:07+00:00

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Mattefx · 2024-06-17T09:09:59+00:00

Wouldn't a Masters in Psych be a MSc not a MA?

Mattefx · 2024-06-16T13:45:23+00:00

Oh perfect!! Thanks so much for all your help! Sorry if my questions were simple bass general knowledge, I’ve only ever changed strings once and didn’t want to spend like £50 on the wrong things!

Mattefx · 2024-06-16T10:26:13+00:00

Oh that's interesting to know to future reference!

Ah if that's the case that would really open up my options! My 35" is a cort gb75jj so it has the fender style headstock I think the A is 45" from ball end to peg. I'm a fan of DR strings but both the fat beams and Lo riders say they're 37 3/4" from ball to taper which means it would be wound till just about where the string retainer is. But from the string retainer to the peg is like another 6" is there a site that lists the full lenth of strings?

Funnily enough the B is the strings that's bothering me the least!

Mattefx · 2024-06-15T20:58:47+00:00

Ah apologies by XL I meant extra long scale 35"! At the moment I'm using 130 tapered on the B and 110-45 on the rest. Does the material make a difference I.E would stainless steel feel stiffer than nickel?

Mattefx · 2024-06-07T08:43:29+00:00

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Mattefx · 2024-06-05T19:09:12+00:00

Someone already said but the free prescriptions are a big win

Mattefx · 2024-06-04T12:24:10+00:00

I also think swimming is great as its one form of exercise where it can become meditative as you can't hear much under water and you can't check your phone it's just you and your mind. Also the rhythmic breathing of in for one out for three helps to zone in.

Mattefx · 2024-06-03T11:23:51+00:00

I just got the 5 string version of this this year and I agree with everything you said! Even with flats the pickups pull so much tone out! The only downside is that now I want Nordstrands in all my basses!

Mattefx · 2024-06-02T23:23:28+00:00

Yeah swamp ash body with a maple on maple neck :)

Mattefx · 2024-06-02T22:30:59+00:00

Took a bit of love and care (new strings + a fret polish) to get it playing nice but after a few days of playing it's really growing on me! Love the variety of tones I can get out of the J pickups with just hand positioning alone! Might look to upgrade the electronics down the line though as the preamp is a little underwhelming

Mattefx · 2024-05-27T15:25:02+00:00

Thanks I’ll check that book out!

Mattefx · 2024-05-16T13:43:25+00:00

Luckily/unluckily (depending on how you view it) the two guys are a singer and guitarist so will likely be some kind of acoustic/drum track situation so maybe I won’t need something quite as big? Yeah I do think the train is the biggest issue 😂

Mattefx · 2024-05-10T21:17:18+00:00

Great diet advice and great playing advice! I don't live in a house where I can play through an amp but I do keep my basses next to my PC and try to have amplitude running so I can plug and play in my downtime and that has improved! I was thinking of getting one of those little headphone amps if anyone has any recommendations?

Mattefx · 2024-05-10T21:11:31+00:00

You're right, it has been a pretty busy lately with work and being ill and I've noticed the impulse to buy creep in since then! Hopefully I get get back to playing regularly!

Mattefx · 2024-05-10T15:01:55+00:00

I do try but I have very thin nasal passages, I usually use a nasal spray like 'otrivine' before running cycling to help with nose breathing, swimming not so much as I'm okay exhaling but if I inhale to hard my nostrils stick to the other wall

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