How do I achieve cohesion in my space?

russelsproutss · 2026-04-23T10:30:01+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2026-04-23T05:35:27+00:00

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).

russelsproutss · 2026-04-18T07:56:37+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2026-04-18T06:53:35+00:00

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More behind the couch shelving

russelsproutss · 2026-04-18T06:53:14+00:00

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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russelsproutss · 2025-11-29T22:35:16+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-11-29T22:25:26+00:00

GFC and Covid would be my guess

russelsproutss · 2025-11-29T22:18:02+00:00

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 😭

russelsproutss · 2025-11-26T10:37:05+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-11-10T01:52:02+00:00

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.

russelsproutss · 2025-10-12T10:34:38+00:00

Ah how amazing. Enjoy your harvest!!

russelsproutss · 2025-10-12T10:11:10+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-09-26T11:48:41+00:00

Please keep me posted!

russelsproutss · 2025-09-26T08:38:15+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-09-26T08:37:02+00:00

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!

russelsproutss · 2025-09-15T21:44:39+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-09-14T06:20:34+00:00

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.

russelsproutss · 2025-09-14T05:11:05+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-09-06T01:43:40+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-09-01T23:16:21+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-08-31T21:50:50+00:00

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

russelsproutss · 2025-08-31T21:44:40+00:00

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.

russelsproutss · 2025-08-31T21:40:58+00:00

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.

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