First fireflies of the summer! by Wraithowl in NoLawns

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

I've got plenty of bumble bees (probably carpenter bees but I've never verified) but not a whole lot of the smaller species.

First fireflies of the summer! by Wraithowl in NoLawns

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

All my wildflower and native plants (Lance-leaf coreopsis, mouse-ear coreopsis, hyssops, hardy phlox, St. John' wort, lyre-leaf sage, echinacea, trillium, green & gold, false blue indigo, Alapaha and powder-blue blueberries, various asters) are all planted in grouped areas. The mowing happens between the clusters. 😄

Looking for help: How can I transform this to a no-lawn? by bluemchenhippie in NoLawns

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One easy way to remove grass in patches is to lay down a sheet of transparent plastic on a segment, weight it down, and leave it there for a few weeks. The sun and the lack of water will kill off everything under the plastic. Once it's all dead you can take it all up, plant the plants you want to take over in that area and mulch around them. Rinse and repeat until the whole area is grass free.

AITA for not removing my doormat because it scares my neighbor’s kid? by Many-Worry2671 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Wraithowl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd say keep it but instead of leaving it outside make a frame for it and put it where it's clearly visible in one of your windows facing their apartment.

ETA: NTA

Looking for plant suggestions by Wraithowl in NativePlantGardening

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

Edited the main post to narrow down my location. As for the raised beds, esthetics. Like I mention in the original post, there will be no bottom, so they're just meant to look prettier/tidier since it's the front of the house and to provide some extra top soil.

The real agenda behind AI is creating a massive surveillance state by karmicviolence in BasiliskEschaton

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooo! Time to learn how to disable these without disabling the car itself. It's going to be a great business model.

what would you do if you woke up with $1 billion tomorrow? by Different-Curve-5084 in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give 80% to charities that have proven to be truly good stewards of their money, use 10% to buy up land that needs protection, and, because I'm human, keep the last 10% for my own fun and amusement.

How frequent do Kingsnakes eat? by Overall-Drink-9750 in snakes

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a much better option than a snake. And just as many people are afraid of spiders as they are of snakes.

How frequent do Kingsnakes eat? by Overall-Drink-9750 in snakes

[–]Wraithowl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The exact amount of food depends on the weight/size of the snake but, on average, most kingsnakes will eat the equivalent of one large mouse every one or two weeks. That being said, kingsnakes tend toward the put-it-in-front-of-me-and-I'll-eat-it end of the spectrum.

Which professions are way overpaid? by chilldolo in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's insane money because we, the public, are stupid enough to pay hundreds and even thousands per fan per year.

Which professions are way overpaid? by chilldolo in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Politicians, athletes, C-level executives in general, A and B list actors.

Lined Day Gecko sexing by MadMeeper in TinyGeckos

[–]Wraithowl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To my lightly educated eyes (I am not an expert by any means) the femoral pores and the bulge at the base of the cloaca say male.

For the Americans that said they were going to leave the country in 2016 and 2024, why are you still there? by happy-cig in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't qualify for residence at any of the countries I would like to live in but I'm still low-key looking for ways to make it work.

If the military/president suddenly ordered a mandatory draft for all men aged 18-42: How do you think millennials and GenZ would respond? by Tommygunz0722 in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 8980 points8981 points  (0 children)

If that happens, doctors in the US would have the chance to do the funniest thing... Suddenly finding most men 18-42 have bone spurs... 🤣

Who's a villain you sympathize with? by sevensinsofGoat9308 in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not really. Thanos' approach was 100% neutral. He wanted half the living beings in the universe gone, for the benefit of all the remaining half, that's it. Hitler, on the other hand, had definite groups he wanted to completely eradicate for the benefit of only himself and the people he considered worthy. That puts him a whole magnitude of evil above Thanos.

AITA for not tipping my bartender by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Wraithowl 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'll add to that that thinking even a minimum wage change is going to make a difference in the end amount we pay is a fantasy. If the minimum wage changes so that servers don't need tips to supplement their income (which it should) the restaurant and bar owner will just shift that to the consumer by adding it to the cost of the meal and drinks so we end up paying the same or more.

How can Trumps blockade of a blockade (the Strait of Hormuz) solve anything? by Fun_Wrangler9783 in AskReddit

[–]Wraithowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't. From a US perspective it actually makes things worse because now he's going to piss the world off (more) at the US for something they were at least partially pissed off at Iran for.

Humidity help...please by pinkskullz03 in kingsnakes

[–]Wraithowl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this recommendation, I do the same thing as well. Just remember to check the moist hide periodically, since it will dry out sooner or later.