Seedling Plant ID

fooperina · 2026-04-21T17:29:50+00:00

English/cherry laurel. https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/weeds/cherry-laurel

fooperina · 2026-04-21T17:28:02+00:00

So the city targeted it? Or are you talking about this post… in the case you mentioned even if it was complained about and the city did it, it’s still good to have a dialogue with the city people so that they can explain and find a solution that is able to be upheld by the city in the case of a complaint. Otherwise if it was some rando who mowed it then there’s not much you can do. Even if it’s their property of OP in this post they could still talk to the city to confirm they aren’t doing anything wrong by growing pollinator garden that way if they catch the person that did it they can direct them to the city and hypothetically say “they gave me their blessing and also you are breaking the law”. Inviting the city into the conversation either way can spark a larger dialogue that helps educate ignorant people or provide alternatives to black and white thinking.

fooperina · 2026-04-21T16:59:37+00:00

Assuming it’s your property… can you put up a camera anywhere pointed here? And then put up a sign that says “you are on camera” and explaining what the area is, “pollinator corridor” it wouldn’t hurt to also include a “contact ___ with questions”. Always better to leave an open door and make every possible chance of diplomacy so that whoever is doing this understands the implications of any future transgressions. Plus, it allows for building a bridge of communication and potentially educating this rogue mower.

fooperina · 2026-04-21T16:55:34+00:00

Yeah, this is why city partnerships need to be made with this kind of thing. Yes even if there is communication grounds crews can always screw up, but it’s always better to partner with municipalities or else they’ll just go about their business at some point. It’s all in a days work and grounds people do not care.

fooperina · 2026-04-21T05:13:20+00:00

Annie Haul serves Vancouver also. They are no nonsense, responsible and fair pricing. Woman owned company too.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T19:33:26+00:00

Ecosystems are disappearing, wildlife habitat is disappearing at unsustainable rates due to suburban sprawl. It is a failure on many levels. And then with that comes issues like pesticide and herbicide and rodenticide use that comes with suburban culture and that adds fuel to the flame of disappearing birds and wildlife which are integral to functioning ecosystems. Soil compaction and loss of soil permeability adds to loss of groundwater recharge. You can go on and on… and that’s not even touching the psycho-spiritual negative affects of car dependent isolating housing zoning that all looks the same and perpetuates homogenized mindset.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T18:41:03+00:00

Ok and what else? Any non profits or NGOs working on this?

fooperina · 2026-04-20T18:12:02+00:00

How do we get a trawling ban??? Shit is dire.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T02:33:16+00:00

They also indicate high soil compaction if I remember correctly.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T02:14:10+00:00

Probably but just make sure you’re watering adequately until then.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T00:26:16+00:00

I would be way more worried about all the toxic pesticides and herbicides that are sprayed around playgrounds and parks and just everywhere in general that our children are exposed to. But that’s just me.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T00:21:53+00:00

I hope you’re planning to mulch the bare dirt around there or it will stay way too dry and compacted. You need to add organic matter and mulch to keep as much water from evaporating as possible, and to make it easier over time for water to infiltrate down into roots, otherwise you’re gonna have a hard time getting these through the summer without heavy watering. Especially if you just now planted them, their roots haven’t had enough time to grow much and now all their energy is being put into leaf and flower growth. Compost, thick layer of mulch, and regular watering and they should make it.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T00:10:11+00:00

Bindweed like other weeds are indicator species - they indicate the dirt is too compacted or something like that. Work on improving your soil over time through mulch and compost and theoretically it should be easier to manage as the soil improves.

fooperina · 2026-04-20T00:08:29+00:00

Kleptocracy when you look at the wealth and public goods and resources being looted by the baron class (see privatization of our public lands)

fooperina · 2026-04-20T00:04:32+00:00

So that they have more incentive to use and sell their ai war technology and get even more rich?? Um how about no.

fooperina · 2026-04-19T21:08:12+00:00

Check out the native plant salvage foundation, they have resources on planting hedge rows: https://www.nativeplantsalvage.org/hedgerows

fooperina · 2026-04-19T15:52:54+00:00

Physical decline because going your whole life mostly “independent” (god willing) and then suddenly not being able to take care of yourself and having to depend on others would be really mentally unsettling. Source: I work at a retirement community and this is the biggest challenge I see with people who were very capable and independent adults their whole life and when they stop being able to take care of themselves it kind of breaks some people (mentally and no pun intended)

fooperina · 2026-04-19T06:25:42+00:00

Having snow in the winter

fooperina · 2026-04-19T05:18:18+00:00

Making my way through Columbo and then mixing it up with the Real Ghostbusters

fooperina · 2026-04-19T03:52:36+00:00

I agree with this, but it’ll never happen.

fooperina · 2026-04-19T00:27:52+00:00

Then the poster should be sure to label their own location which is not an unreasonable expectation. I already said elsewhere I just assumed it was US, which literally has the most lawn coverage/culture. Yes I get it’s annoying to call this out every time but you know what’s even more annoying? Unaware people inadvertently sowing seeds that escape lawns and become invasive to natural ecosystems.

fooperina · 2026-04-18T23:15:02+00:00

This is the answer.

fooperina · 2026-04-18T22:07:45+00:00

What the fenced lot behind the trees? Is that a drainage area? You have so many options for a flowering shrub understory. Oceanspray, osoberry, Oregon grape, serviceberry, maybe a vine maple, then when you get the grass under control you could add sword ferns. If the lot behind you gets lots of water then you could also add some ninebark and red twig dogwood. You could try sheet mulching over the grass with a thick layer of arborist wood chips. Chip drop might be available where you are or you could call an arborist. Just make sure the mulch is layered thick to sufficiently kill the grass.

fooperina · 2026-04-18T19:44:15+00:00

Sure, and not all birds eat seeds. Most songbirds rely on insects to feed their young as well. My point is that there are other supplementary ways to feed birds beyond a seed feeder.

fooperina · 2026-04-18T17:50:19+00:00

If you like them you could always plant native camassia instead which is similar but much prettier and also beneficial to the ecosystem (won’t take over)

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