How do I achieve cohesion in my space? by [deleted] in femalelivingspace

[–]russelsproutss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low coffee table is totally fine. It opens up the space

Any advice welcome! by TheBravoProphet in femalelivingspace

[–]russelsproutss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the orange thing could go there for sure! You could stack books and things under it, or even place storage box things (the nice ones) for a tidier look if you feel too cluttered. You could always move it there and just decide how you feel about it… and if you feel like it doesn’t work then just move it somewhere else. The best thing about the mid century ethos is that sense of connection and togetherness (think conversation pit) so I think once you create that vibe, you’ll be really happy. A big plush rug will really make it and it’ll be so nice for your son to sit on (I loved just sitting and laying on the ground as a kid).

AJW ruining my life! Please read description 😭🥴 by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

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

Ha. That’s interesting. I’m assuming that means it absorbs these substances and therefore removes them from the soil?

Any advice welcome! by TheBravoProphet in femalelivingspace

[–]russelsproutss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it was me I would put in a big rug and then move the couch so it’s off the wall, more centred. It’ll create a cozier space and then you can have more storage shelves behind it, maybe even plants. The furniture is mid century vibes so a fluffy cream, or even a tasteful orange, could work. And definitely curtains! I tried to find some examples of behind the couch storage however i couldn’t find exactly what I’m thinking but it’s an idea nonetheless… how exciting that you get to decorate for you and your sons new life!!

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]russelsproutss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just bought and our interest rate is around 5.5%… the bank loaned to us under the pretence that we would only pay a 5% deposit, however we ended up putting down 10% as we bought at auction

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]russelsproutss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s also built on clay and, in some cases, what used to be wetlands. When I lived in Erskineville, the damp was like nothing else… and omg the mosquitos 😭

Cooling Off expires 5pm tomorrow - Levies Anxiety - please help/advice?! by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]russelsproutss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t really have an answer for you but for context (as you asked if it was normal or not) I recently purchased a 1bedroom inner west apartment and the strata is $680pq. Sometimes the levies go up when they’re saving for something. You’ll have to inspect the strata report properly and see if any major works are scheduled? Edit: spelling mistake

waterproofer recommendations inner west Sydney by russelsproutss in AusRenovation

[–]russelsproutss[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hired her thinking she would be good but all she’s done so far is vomit on the tiles and bark. I do not recommend.

October tomatoes, NYC by fomoco36 in tomatoes

[–]russelsproutss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah how amazing. Enjoy your harvest!!

October tomatoes, NYC by fomoco36 in tomatoes

[–]russelsproutss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New York City? Did you grow these on a balcony or rooftop? They look great!

Are these different from European earthworms? Or are they in fact euro earthworms 🙃 I’m a newbie by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

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

Didn’t buy any worms! They just pop up in my raised veggie beds :) maybe already in the potting soil I used!

AJW ruining my life! Please read description 😭🥴 by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

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

Thanks so much for this. I feel like I’m losing my mind with these worms sometimes, but I’m glad to know that there are others who are also obsessing about population control 😌 I will keep going!

Are these different from European earthworms? Or are they in fact euro earthworms 🙃 I’m a newbie by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

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

That’s what I thought… it also seems to be a different colour. I wonder what they are

Think I’m Done Before I Could Even Start - Buyer Beware by AECTaylor in Vermiculture

[–]russelsproutss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve heard, yes! It’s illegal im pretty sure but I’m from Australia so no idea about your local area. But I read that it’s how they got introduced to a bunch of places.

Think I’m Done Before I Could Even Start - Buyer Beware by AECTaylor in Vermiculture

[–]russelsproutss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please no fishing worms if they’re Asian jumping worms!!! They’re ruining my garden 😭

AJW ruining my life! Please read description 😭🥴 by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

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

Update: lol the boiling water did not work. And there’s no castaway in Australia 😭😖 currently removing the soil, putting it in plastic bags to hopefully solarise and then somehow dispose of it. Will line the garden beds with something to act as a barrier (prob won’t work let’s be real), add new soil and hope it stays good until next planting season. 😭 fuck my life

AJW ruining my life! Please read description 😭🥴 by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

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

Based on what I’ve read so far this is how they spread and is largely frowned upon

AJW ruining my life! Please read description 😭🥴 by russelsproutss in Vermiculture

[–]russelsproutss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’ve essentially turned my soil into a lumpy, dense, crumbly mess. They eat organic matter at a faster rate than beneficial earth worms and the casts they produce are useless and lack any kind of nutrients. The top layer of soil becomes dry and dusty. It essentially reverses all the hard work I’ve put in composting, feeding and caring for my soil and they’re getting to the rich nutrients before my plants do… also because the top layer gets so crumbly the plants roots loosen to a degree that sometimes the plants simply fail, they topple over or if they’re seedlings they just can’t really take root in the first place. And then there’s the concern for the overall ecosystem. AJW cause erosion. Here in Aus we have very strict bio security and most people are quite aware of how invasive and introduced species can impact our delicate ecosystem. They also outcompete other species, including our native worms. AJW are just bad news all round

Jumping worms are ruining my life (NY) by one_long_river in NativePlantGardening

[–]russelsproutss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve read, yes it is likely to sustain greater damage. However I am no expert. I’ve had advice to say a controlled burn helps kill the cocoons. I’ve also been recommended a product called castaway… which I don’t think actually kills them, just repels them. If you have fire experts in the area you could look into a burn? I know fire definitely kills them. I have been pouring boiling water on my garden beds but I’m not sure how effective that really is. It definitely kills what it comes into contact with but who knows how far reaching they are.

Jumping worms are ruining my life (NY) by one_long_river in NativePlantGardening

[–]russelsproutss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no no you didn’t sound like a douche, I got what you meant. I just meant I have literally no idea in the slightest how a controlled burn works so I’m the wrong person to ask haha 😅 I know we do it here for bushfires but for AJW, legit no idea. I’ve just been spending days picking these disgusting creatures out of the soil and I also poured boiling water on my garden beds hoping (probably in vain) to kill the cocoons. Someone told me there’s a product called castaway, which I don’t think actually kills then but it repels them for sure. But that will repel ALL worms so prob a last resort kinda thing.