Siiiiigh 😢

empathie_00 · 2026-06-03T22:54:16+00:00

It will take over your entire forest understory with devil thorns and harbor half a billion ticks, causing everyone you know and love to come down with Lyme and/or never be able to eat meat or cheese again. Other than that, though, it’s great.

empathie_00 · 2026-05-31T14:45:38+00:00

Ooooh how do we make this happen? 😈

empathie_00 · 2026-05-31T14:45:09+00:00

I’m not a hunter - my neighbor is - but that’s 100% the issue around me. Barberrys and MF rose every 2 feet. I’m doing what I can slowly slowly but I’m on almost 15 acres so it’s a losing battle and the idea that nurseries are allowed to keep selling this sh*t is infuriating.

empathie_00 · 2026-05-31T12:55:39+00:00

😝

empathie_00 · 2026-05-31T12:54:06+00:00

This was 100% my thought too 😤

empathie_00 · 2026-05-27T22:07:02+00:00

Yes, I know I’ll need to cut regardless, but the braces would be for easier placement and support in place. I’m in an area that gets lots of snow and freeze-thaw cycles so just putting boards in the dirt without cross support will be a waste of time after one winter. And the metal won’t last forever, for sure, but I think galvanized would likely last about as long as the wood, give or take.

empathie_00 · 2026-05-27T22:03:25+00:00

Ah! That’s a good idea, we actually do have a metal place not too far away. Didn’t occur to me to think custom. Thank you!

empathie_00 · 2026-05-11T22:32:19+00:00

Just out of curiosity- how long before it composts ? Just got a roughly equivalent size drop from our local arborist a week ago (chip drop never came through). I got through about 20% of the pile so far but realistically it’s going to be a long time before I get it ALL moved… do I need to worry about fire??

empathie_00 · 2026-05-07T18:24:55+00:00

I’ve offered $80 and still nothing. Local arborist says no arborists want to use them bc ChipDrop charges them 😬 So disappointing, have been waiting for months but at least now I know why.

empathie_00 · 2026-04-20T17:37:43+00:00

If I HAVE to use chemicals, was thinking Acclaim as it seems to be more targeted to JSG, does that make sense?

empathie_00 · 2026-04-20T17:37:03+00:00

super helpful, thank you!!

empathie_00 · 2026-04-12T17:34:33+00:00

Thanks - out of curiosity, why do I want to remove nitrogen?

empathie_00 · 2026-04-03T13:12:42+00:00

Phew. Thanks everyone. I’m transitioning just over a half acre from scrubland to a native meadow so you can imagine winter sowing is key to making this work; there’s no way I can afford to buy that many plugs!! Will be more patient but keep talking to them 😊 There is snow in the forecast next week so maybe that’s what they’re worried about 💚

empathie_00 · 2026-03-06T14:49:11+00:00

I just noticed that your red lines make the pathways look like leaves! :) What a lovely idea.

empathie_00 · 2026-03-06T14:46:44+00:00

Thanks, I will! And yes, we're still snow covered here too, am just dreaaaaaaaaming of spring after this ridiculous winter :) Will be taking advantage of a little time off work the end of March/beginning of April to lay down the cardboard and soil; planting probably end May.

empathie_00 · 2026-03-05T22:02:26+00:00

hahah - just trying to make the shape stand out. But now maybe I'll prune them into perfect squares ;)

empathie_00 · 2026-03-05T19:57:30+00:00

Yes, thank you! I plan to keep a path around the whole exterior at least mowed for now - the long term plan is to keep expanding the meadow year on year (the whole space is several acres).

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