I need to replace a dead Dogwood, opinions/suggestions please.
Reece C
5 years ago
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Comments (8)Hi Ken,I'm in the Cleveland area. Yes, I looove oaks, and it killed me when this tree started to die. I bought my property because of the oaks. On fast growing trees - the arborist who's removing the tree for me kind of "chastised" me for planting two corkscrew willows in my yard. I think they are a lovely tree when mature but he said they are junk trees that die in 12-15 years. I see specimens around my neighborhood that look quite old and healthy and I just can't believe these trees are less than 20 years old. After what he said I did some research on fast growers and apparently they produce weak wood, so while I don't want anything that will be dead in 12 years, I would like something that will give me some nice shade within 5 years, or is that unrealistic? I planted a Crimson King Maple two years ago, and OMG that is the slowest growing tree I've ever seen. I think I will take your suggestion and call some lumber yards, and I'm always on the lookout for good nursery suggestions!...See MoreGroundcover to replace grass--need suggestions, please
Comments (13):) I'd totally go with a mix of sedums...they're easy to start from trimming, they take a great deal of abuse, and will survive anything the utilities can hand them. you can buy a single pot of 'autumn joy' at any garden shop, and there will be a dozen or so stems coming off the crown. break half of them off, snap off the leaves from the bottom 1/3 of the stem, and stick the stems in a tray of damp soil. set in the shade for a week, watering lightly if the soil dries out, and they will root. you now have 8 or so plants, plus the 'mother'. around here, you could go door to door, and have people HAND you plants they have come to find invasive- daylilies, artemesias, stachys (lamb's ear) and three or four kinds of low-growing sedums (also called stonecrop) which you could root in that area, and let the best plants win. I'm sure there are similar 'bullies' in your neighbors gardens. the ultimate bully, in my opinion, is a plant called 'yellow archangel' of the false lamium family. it's a pretty plant, invasive and fast spreading- takes sun, takes shade, takes an act of god to kill it, and you can abuse it, taboot. this isn't the time of year to be mailing plants to you- but I'd be more than happy to share some archangel with you once the weather breaks :)...See MoreCookware opinions/suggestions please
Comments (14)You might want to consider providing her with a cast iron, enamel clad Dutch oven. There have been quite a few to choose from and they have come down in price over the last year or so. Your daughter could both braise and cook in one, without having to turn the oven on in hot weather. The covers are so heavy that heat is retained quite well, and things can be cooked on medium or lower heat on stovetop more quickly than in other cookpots. The main thing to avoid is abrupt temperature changes, which can crack the enamel coating.They can also be used in the oven, as long as the handles and cover knob are metal, so can double as casserole dishes. I also prefer the copper clad, stainless steel Revere Ware; lasts forever and no worry about nonstick finishes wearing out or toxicity. In a shared cooking situation, others might not be as careful to use the appropriate utensils with the nonstick surfaces. The crockpot idea imentioned above could be quite convenient, if she wants to start a dish and then dash off to class. A Dutch oven can also be turned quite low on a stovetop, but depending on the stove that might not be as safe....See Morequick-opinions on counter (was cut too short-need to replace)
Comments (31)Update: I called the guy at the stoneyard (the nice, helpful one), and asked him if he could track down a remnant of a dif. slab from my lot. He did, but it won't be cut until mid next week, so I won't know if it's white/dark/etc. until then. I made sure to get the info of that fabricator, and the salesman also was calling my fabricator with the info. I just don't trust my fabricator to be honest. While I was waiting for the confirmation on remnants from that guy, I called the owner and expressed my utter dissatisfaction. Overall, I'd say that didn't go well in terms of his responsiveness. I told him I was appalled that I was asked to pay the balance. He didn't think that it was that off-base to ask me to pay since they are out money too. (Mind you I did pay 1/2 my total so far.) I made it clear that I will not be paying the balance until the job is complete and right. He's trying to say something to the effect of "Well, how much isn't done?" As if that matters. The fact is it is not done since they made errors. I don't think he was too happy that I was attempting to track down a remnant either. I again noted that my 1st slab was sold, and that I had to settle on this slab, to which he says if I don't like this slab I should have never got it. (My point apparently went right past his head.) Obviously I like this slab, but I liked my 1st slab better. I tried to explain that my deposit was put down knowing I was getting that specific slab. I noted that I also had to settle on their sink installation or risk it looking worse. I was sure to tell him about my interactions with the saleswoman. I explained that she was treating me poorly, and I'm not sure if she just treats everyone this way, or just me because I look young, have a small kitchen, etc. He said they've never had a complaint about her (who knows if that's true or not). I told him I will no longer deal with her because I will lose my cool. So anyway, I tried to install my bathroom faucet yesterday, and guess what now? The holes are drilled a bit uneven, so when I put in the faucet and handles (widespread) there's a larger gap between the faucet and cold water handle than the hot water handle. Part of the problem is the mounting piece for the faucet that doesn't give much room to center better. I think drilling the center hole a little larger will be an easy fix... But, while attempting the install of the faucet, I got to look real closely at that counter area. Apparently when they drilled the holes, they lost control of the drill and the bit dinged/gouged the sink counter 5 times between the hot water and center holes! (They are rounded divots.) They are pretty hard to see in the photo, but in real life they are pretty deep. I just can't win with this company! I can't believe I can't find any reviews online for them (positive or negative). I am tempted to join Angie's list just to see if there's any. I'm still waiting to call the owner to explain my new bathroom counter issues. I just don't think this is going to go well. I am thinking about giving him the option to work with me or letting him know I will go ahead and get a 3rd party (BBB). I was ready to let them know I wouldn't even worry about the remnant, and I'd just use that left piece pictured above. Now I think I will wait to at least see the remnant; it's only a few more days. Any new advice?...See MoreEmbothrium
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