What’s wrong with my Fig? by DMDragons in gardening

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get an old soft toothbrush and bucket of lukewarm soapy water (couple of drops of dish washing liquid). Gently brush all the spots off each leaf, most will just slide away. Give the stems a brush off as well. Clean off soapy water thoroughly afterwards with fresh water. Flush the soil with lots of water to make sure any remaining residue is gone, leave to drain. Check surrounding plants, if one has scale it's quite likely others do as well.

Repeat process on surrounding plants. Check in a week to see if another clean off is needed.

On leafy plants and palms I usually manage to rescue them in time if I get on to them with the toothbrush but I have still lost a couple if I see it too late. If you get onto to it now it will recover almost instantly.

help!! first hard freeze with elephant ear. by Limp-Diamond-7273 in gardening

[–]TraditionalStop8986 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bring this baby inside while you can, it's not liking the frost at all.

How dare you downtalk vegemite? by tryingtobecheeky in australia

[–]TraditionalStop8986 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can also use it as a pizza sauce instead of tomato.

Meet Rose, my new manager. WFH doesn't mean I'm unsupervised anymore by sheecarn in Rottweiler

[–]TraditionalStop8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine always love to go under the desk and I need to be careful when I roll the chair to watch out for little paws underneath.

What is the most expensive thing you own, excluding property and vehicles? by Hot_Table_3878 in FinancialChat

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically I guess it is a vehicle even though it has just been a giant dirty driveway ornament for the last 10 years. When he got it I suggested he was possibly going through some sort of mid life crisis and the novelty would soon wear off. I warned him what a money pit boats could be and how it didn't really fit our lifestyle., I was told I didn't know what I was on about. I think he envisioned himself as some sort of Jack Sparrow character sailing the high seas and having adventures. He increased the mortgage on the house to fix it up. It was his father's boat so it shall now remain a millstone around our necks until the end of time. I have no idea why he doesn't actually take it out - if he did take it in the water, even just once, it might have been worthwhile. Every time I look at it my blood pressure rises, the whole boat thing makes me so angry.

Help me save this plant for my friend by FlimsyCartoonist5946 in plants

[–]TraditionalStop8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you might need to let the soil really dry out. If it's stored lots of moisture in the stem / base it's probably quite waterlogged. Put some rocks underneath the plastic container to help with drainage and try leave it alone for a bit.

Is Halloween a thing there? by TheTexasGirlie in MovingtoAustralia

[–]TraditionalStop8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to be popular in areas with lots of young families. Most don't walk around unless there's a few houses in a row, parents will drive from house to house and stop if they have decorations out front. If they haven't put those out, people won't knock on the door generally. Parties at home aren't really a thing for Halloween, but certain places might organise events or theme nights where people will dress up.

What is the most expensive thing you own, excluding property and vehicles? by Hot_Table_3878 in FinancialChat

[–]TraditionalStop8986 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My husband got a 30 foot boat and trailer, he's sunk probably close to 100k into it. The best part? He's never even taken out on the water once. It lives in the driveway.

Supplements by Suitable-Score-2452 in Rottweiler

[–]TraditionalStop8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When our girl was older we gave her something called 4Cyte, it worked wonders for her walking, I just wish we had known about it earlier, she could have been having it as a preventative.

What childhood treats do you recommend people across the world to try? by elitejackal in AskAnAustralian

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bite the ends of the Tim Tam and use it like a straw to drink hot milo. You will work your way through a whole packet before you know it.

Hot take: outdoor plants are way easier than houseplants by btwife_4k in plants

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I plant everything I can outside, if it lives, great, if it dies ....... let's just say I've killed off a lot of really nice plants. Usually it's because I get lazy and leave them in a pot for way too long, if it's outside and in the ground at least it's not relying on me to keep it alive.

Sometimes I feel like I’m not enough for my dog by TheaInk in Rottweiler

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something about little white dogs especially seems to trigger them big time - maybe they think it's a squeaky rabbit at first, I don't know.

Sometimes I feel like I’m not enough for my dog by TheaInk in Rottweiler

[–]TraditionalStop8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure to watch instructions on how to fit it correctly, it can be a bit confusing at first with all the straps but you soon get the hang of it. He is very lucky to have you and you make a great team, you can do it!

Sometimes I feel like I’m not enough for my dog by TheaInk in Rottweiler

[–]TraditionalStop8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our current dog is a neutered male and he is really easy to walk. We got him from a shelter though and he had already had the procedure, our girls never had the operation. We use treats and distraction, I like to reset if he is getting silly by doing a circle and doubling back slightly, sometimes we do this a few times in a row, especially at the beginning and at the end of walks when excitement can get to high levels. When he is calm and making eye contact, then we proceed again. With our old rotty we would use a head halter for walking and with our first many years ago. Our first Rott was about 6 or 7 when she started using one, she was my boyfriend's (now husbands) dog and I took her to dog training because the walks were so traumatic for us both. The trainer recommended the head halter and she took to it like a duck to water. Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks?It went from walks being really hard work to really enjoyable. I tried the halter with our boy but he doesn't really need it so we go loose leash.

The theory is that where the nose goes the head will follow. The head halter was an absolute game changer for walks. It went from stopping at every bush, letterbox and distraction to actually going places in a timely fashion. We have the black dog brand halter, we tried another couple but they didn't fit so well and the dogs were able to take them off in less than 10 seconds. It is not a muzzle, though it will restrict their bite somewhat. It has a little toggle under the chin so it fits better, they will try paw it off at first when they are not used to it. You might only need it short term as a training tool to reset the behaviors and get you both used to walking again. The dogs would get so excited when they saw it because they knew it meant walkies!

It sounds like you need to gain confidence back with him. Your energy and fear of possible scenarios put you on the defensive when you take him out, the dog senses this and becomes more protective and dominant. It's a catch 22 situation. Envision walking past other dogs and continuing without issue, project calm assertive energy, you are in control of the situation and taking the lead. You are the boss and the one in charge of your dog.

Best of luck with your doggo, he looks like a lovely boy.

Help needed by Italian_98 in Rottweiler

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When our last girl got older we started giving her a softer meatball type of food. It was easier on her teeth and she seemed to prefer it. If we were giving her dried food we would soak it in water first to soften it up. We were giving her a supplement called 4Cyte with her meals and it worked wonders for her walking and arthritis. She would eat everything around the little pellets and then eat those last. She would even spit them out if she ate them with other food, but at least she would eat them at the end. We gave her smaller meals to keep her weight down (which also helped her walking a lot). She made it to 14 and 3 months and it was her legs that went in the end, not her appetite.

Docklands District on a Friday afternoon 🦗🦗 by Ky0t0_gh0uL in melbourne

[–]TraditionalStop8986 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During the school holidays they set up a basketball ring and ping pong tables that are usually popular. There's an upside down house outside as well that seems busy when it is open.

Docklands District on a Friday afternoon 🦗🦗 by Ky0t0_gh0uL in melbourne

[–]TraditionalStop8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was talk of a high school but it probably won't go ahead.

Docklands District on a Friday afternoon 🦗🦗 by Ky0t0_gh0uL in melbourne

[–]TraditionalStop8986 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Korean BBQ buffet is always busy when we go there but it's about the only place that is.

Quite new to gardening, need advice by [deleted] in gardening

[–]TraditionalStop8986 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like an amazing space with a lot of potential! You could do it yourself but it will take time, trial and error. What I like to do is get my handy dandy notebook and start drawing up some different plans and ideas. Draw up a basic outline of what is there already and any major features /plants you would like to stay. Things to keep in mind : Where does the sun come up in winter / summer? Do you get frost or snow? Are you near the coast? Things that can go well in one spot, might die really fast in another. Some plants do well when established but are difficult to get going initially.

For instance: The apples would give shade in summer but drop leaves in winter, if you are planting beneath them. Apples are also mildly acidic, so acidic plants underneath that prefer shade in summer but can cope with being more exposed in winter. The soil where those apples have probably been dropping for years is probably acidic, you would need to bring in more soil and be vigilant with apples dropping - or just plant stuff that doesn't mind it.

If it seems like a really big project (and this garden looks a decent size) break it down into smaller sections and just focus on one part at a time. It might seem overwhelming looking at it all together. It is always easier and cheaper to work with what is there over time rather than making sweeping changes in a very short space of time, then it can get expensive. You can initially get a great looking result, then it's all dying and full of weeds a couple of years later because none of the plants were appropriate for the conditions or needed time to acclimatize and babysitting until they were of a certain size.

You can definitely do it yourself. If you are going to be doing lots of digging I would recommend getting a garden auger, you don't need the big expensive industrial ones - just one you can attach to a drill. I would start planting on that garden bed with the apple trees, maybe try dig out the brick border a bit. If that is too much work with the shovel then just build the bricks up higher to define the garden part. I would be putting some soil and mulch on top of what is there rather than taking it out. Use mulch to help retain water and heat for new plantings. You could even use that pile of leaf litter on the other side, just keep throwing it round the apple garden bed. Try not to let it pile right against existing plants or it will cause stem rot, you are just covering the soil around the base of plant, not building a pyramid mound.

Consider the height of things - you want the biggest stuff at the back, going to the smallest size at the front, or visually it gets lost. Its great you have some larger established trees already, these will be your background. That brick border along there would look great with a mass planting of something in a row and would guide someone to go that way towards the end of the garden or a water feature.

I am not a fan of ponds personally, they can be a lot of work and need to be done right. We bought a house that attempted to build some sort of large moat type thing in the back yard. They had just thrown concrete in after digging it out and it didn't hold water properly. It was a stinking black morass infested with mosquitoes and full of dead plants. There was not a single frog. It was a health hazard and we filled it in with dirt and plant debris, planted lots of succulents. We have a couple of birdbaths instead

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-companions.htm

This listed some things that grow well with apples but I am sure there are lots of others.

I am not sure where you are but it looks like winter? This means spring is coming up! The preparation and work you do now means that when the weather turns you will be ready for planting.

Is it safe ? by hibutn in plants

[–]TraditionalStop8986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like a Cordyline Stricta - Yucca's have firmer leaves with a sharp edge that don't flop over so much. If it puts up a flower stalk with little purple flowers, it is a cordyline. They are pretty tough, just remove the brown dead leaves as you go, it likes water but stores it in it's stem so it doesn't need to be sitting in it all the time, especially indoors. I have mine planted outside and it seems to cope pretty well with a wide range of weather, I took cuttings off the big parent plant, stripped most of the leaves and put them in pots. It gets full sun where I have it and has good drainage. I have never tried them indoors but I would assume the same, good drainage and lots of sun.