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I have a chain link fence that has been completely taken over by the star jasmine. It took longer than expected to get full coverage, but the soil was not the best composition where I planted them. The more you plant, the faster the coverage. Another pro tip - after planting, train the vines to...
It's an American "holiday". Happened to be in Mexico one year on May 5th and there was nothing going on. Even asked about it and the bartender laughed....
Here's another suggestion.....if you know a local fence company, try to get in touch with the guy running the crew or the general laborers. Lots of times you can get the employees of the company to do a job like that on the weekend for cash money. It's generally cheaper than going through the fen...
That's freakin' awesome! You just found several thousand dollars in your back yard!!! Hella nice place there....

re: Home termite protection

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 4/24/24 at 10:35 am
I can argue with that. Just keep up with it and I think you are good. Do a drench around your perimeter every 5 years (even if they say its good for 10). As I said, I've had extensive encounters with those critters. My pest control company refused to pay due to the crack in the slab (could not...

re: Home termite protection

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 4/23/24 at 3:37 pm
Bait stations are hit or miss. If you drench the perimeter of your home with the right chemical (and application rate), you are normally good for at least 5 years. It's a pretty easy DIY project, but a lot of folks want the piece of mind that is was done by professionals with a "damage warranty". ...
Endless outdoor adventures Sleeping in a tent and roaming the area on a Friday night Exploring the woods no matter the season Building bonfires (by hand) around Christmas Being MIA for 8 hours at a time with no worries Most of us grew up in the "perfect time"...
Check Facebook marketplace. Lots of times you can find a commercial unit (Scag/Exmark) with low hours within your budget. ...

re: Readjusting this rose

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 3/31/24 at 3:03 pm
Prune that bitch off...

Pity post

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 3/31/24 at 7:21 am
Just here to have a pity party. I spend a lot of time in the yard and take pride in it looking 100. Last year it looked as good as it has ever looked for most of the year. Then the brown patch fairy came in early October and ruined everything (St. Aug front yard). Most of that is coming back, bu...
Subtle outdoor kitchen brag...
You should not be purchasing lawn equipment from big box stores....

re: Lawn expert from Texas

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 3/26/24 at 3:06 pm
Damn, didn't know he passed away. Looks like he had a stroke and died last year....

re: Lawn expert from Texas

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 3/26/24 at 2:43 pm
That's him! Thanks...

Lawn expert from Texas

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 3/26/24 at 1:19 pm
Drawing a blank on the guy's name....he's an extension service guy from Texas that has a website with all things about your lawn/turfgrass. Did a few searches, but only coming up with folks to cut my grass. I figured someone here might remember his name. Very popular. ...
[quote]Dumb name. - .05 9.5 [/quote] Bad math, baw!...

re: Ship Pilots

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 3/26/24 at 6:28 am
Glad you broke the story...