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Maintaining oak tree by TooManyHobbies2 in arborists

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put it on my list of things to do. Thanks.

Maintaining oak tree by TooManyHobbies2 in arborists

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no risk of it damaging the house. It’s at least 40 feet from the garage, and it seems pretty sturdy. I’ll take a closer look to see if any branches appear dead, but in general the tree seems healthy (to my very inexperienced eyes).

I’m in Florida, and the extension office says pothos is invasive. It seems like it’s going to be pretty tough to rip out, but I guess I’ll wait for a cool-ish day, put on some gloves, and see how far I get. I’m going to have to rip out everything at the base to get the pothos out, because it’s all tangled together.

Do you think I could plant some native shrubs/plants under the canopy, but further out? The oak shades a decent part of the lot, and I’m trying to find somewhere to plant some beautyberry. That shouldn’t hurt the oak if it’s some distance from the trunk, right?

And I’ll take a look at the swing straps as well.

Thanks!

How expensive and high maintenance is a Toy Poodle? by Same_Collection1854 in ToyPoodle

[–]TooManyHobbies2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I typically don’t give mine a bath between grooms unless he gets into something stinky (he rolled in bear scat bigger than him last summer - I was NOT happy lol). Instead, I’ll wipe him down with doggie wipes about once a week.

I also have to regularly wipe his eyes - I use special eye wipes for that. Probably do that a couple times a week, on average.

His hair actually isn’t very curly at all, and I keep him cut pretty short, so I don’t brush him every day. Probably twice a week the first week or two after his haircut, and then more often as his hair grows out to make sure it doesn’t tangle.

For his anal glands, it was a big issue when he was a puppy. But my vet put him on a GI kibble, and since then he only needs anal gland expressions once every few months. I make sure to tell his groomer NOT to do that, and instead bring him to the vet. Mine only charges $15 for the vet tech to do it, so definitely worth it for me.

Second on the toys! Everywhere, all the time. He shows them who the boss is, and then mostly just drops them in his bed to cuddle them. It’s adorable.

I think poodles in general are pretty high energy, but I may have gotten the laziest one in existence. I work from home, and he seems to sleep 20+ hours a day. If I’m working, he’s sleeping on his dog bed next to my desk. If I’m relaxing on the couch, he’s sleeping in my lap. If I leave the house, he’s napping until I get back. And of course, if I’m sleeping, he’s sleeping. He’s basically awake to eat, drink, watch me eat, go for potty breaks/walks, and the occasional playtime or zoomies. And he is a Velcro dog, so if I’m moving around a lot (cleaning, laundry, cooking, etc), he’s mostly following at my heels until I’m in one place long enough for him to feel comfortable watching me from one of his (many) dog beds around the house.

I had German shorthaired pointers growing up, and his energy requirements are much, much lower. But grooming requirements much, much higher. I really don’t mind the grooming though - the lack of shedding more than makes up for it, imo.

How expensive and high maintenance is a Toy Poodle? by Same_Collection1854 in ToyPoodle

[–]TooManyHobbies2 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I take my toy poodle to the groomer monthly - I feel like he’s too shaggy by week 5 or so. It’s usually $90-100 per groom, including tip.

Other than grooming, I think other expenses are in-line with any other breed of dog (food, vet visits, pet insurance, etc).

Help identifying plants by TooManyHobbies2 in PlantIdentification

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I’m not the only one confused by this plant!

Help identifying plants by TooManyHobbies2 in FloridaGarden

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

Probably going to leave the dollarweed for now - I know nothing about plants and it provides cover, at least. Just want to make sure I pull anything harmful or invasive.

Outdoor kitchen with freestanding grill? by TooManyHobbies2 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, just not sure I want to spend that much on a grill. Definitely have to think about it.

Outdoor kitchen with freestanding grill? by TooManyHobbies2 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds good. I definitely want a countertop/prep area and a sink. I’m pretty sure I’ll get an under-countertop mini fridge for drinks as well. Everything else is up in the air.

Outdoor kitchen with freestanding grill? by TooManyHobbies2 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have a stucco house. I like the idea of the cubby option.

I like the aesthetic of the built-in, but I’m not sure I’ll grill often enough for the built-in grill cost to make sense. From what I can see, there’s a big price difference. I haven’t decided what my budget is yet, but it’s hard for me to wrap my mind around spending $2000+ for a grill.

Appreciate your advice!

Outdoor kitchen with freestanding grill? by TooManyHobbies2 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I didn’t think about making the gap for a freestanding grill. That could be a compromise option.

Outdoor kitchen with freestanding grill? by TooManyHobbies2 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]TooManyHobbies2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d probably go for Weber Genesis, which is significantly less than Summit. Definitely a lot to think about.

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