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Jamastiene

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87. I'm performing an experiment with my lawn this summer.

Sun Apr 5, 2020, 01:17 PM

Apr 2020

I'm going to keep weeds away from the house, out about 6 feet or so, and keep a path cleared to the car and around it, but I'm letting the rest grow. I have other reasons for doing it, other than Covid-19, long story, but I want to see what interesting native species of plants/bushes/trees volunteer to grow.

I don't think it will kill us to let the lawn go, if we decide to, but gardening seems like a great and SAFE idea to me. I order my seeds and any extra non-compost supplied soil and fertilizers I might need online for my container gardening. I don't see gardening as a bad thing right now and if I am doing it, it means it can be done entirely from buying stuff online or by saving seeds from years before. I don't usually buy the stuff local where I am, because it's Trump country. I like to avoid them when I can, especially in the pursuit of hobbies that make me happy. I don't want them screwing it up. I have to deal with them enough as is. So, online, it is.

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Yard work and gardening are not essential activities! [View all] Shermann Apr 2020 OP

Actually, it probably is therapeutic, though your concerns about the store are valid... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #1

I agree Shermann Apr 2020 #7

Also, Vitamin D is extremely important for maintaining a healthy mmune system. GoCubsGo Apr 2020 #10

I'm not a gardener, but it is healthy excercise that can be done in isolation... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #12

Except LOwe's and Home Depot are NOT overcrowded obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #26

Probably differs with location... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #91

Home Depot yes, Lowe's not at all. In Florida. nt Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #112

What is so hard to understand about Stay the fuck Home?!? jmg257 Apr 2020 #2

they also ship for free at some dollar amount WhiteTara Apr 2020 #44

Yep - Amazon too. Every time I think about jumping in my car, jmg257 Apr 2020 #46

Home Depot CEO is a BIG turd supporter. not_the_one Apr 2020 #62

But they will be good, some anyway. mahina Apr 2020 #103

I'm sorry but underpants Apr 2020 #3

It's a fair point Shermann Apr 2020 #9

get a salt water chlorine generator Kali Apr 2020 #63

Yeah I love the TFP forum, I'm a member Shermann Apr 2020 #88

I am going on year 12 with my SWG. ooky Apr 2020 #107

I have learned so much over there Kali Apr 2020 #113

I disagree Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #4

The city where I live sends warnings ChazII Apr 2020 #8

True enough, but you can do the bare minimum in most cases Shermann Apr 2020 #13

My city does send warnings as well Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #20

My grass will be mowed on Tuesday ChazII Apr 2020 #36

I've never heard of the dish soap/vinegar/Epsom salts thing! renate Apr 2020 #52

I use dish soap to kill ants in backyard at140 Apr 2020 #58

Oh wow, thanks! renate Apr 2020 #60

And you don't more expensive Dawn, just buy it at Dollar store at140 Apr 2020 #64

Same here. True Blue American Apr 2020 #42

I'm pretty sure they are not going to be sending warnings during the pandemic - Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #40

Yeah if landlords can't evict people right now... Shermann Apr 2020 #45

Lots of folks around me out the last couple of days DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #22

This time of the year nurseries and lawn & garden depts are always crowded. Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #5

Thats what I did IBEWVET Apr 2020 #104

I ordered tomato seeds today. I might be getting a late start, but we have Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #118

You can order live plants from amazon I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2020 #117

i am surprised a Lowes is open. Agree. not essential--esp with people crowding in. The city riversedge Apr 2020 #6

A Couple Things ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #14

Plus, it can be argued that while lawn care is not as essential, Jamastiene Apr 2020 #77

We Don't Have Enough Growth Yet ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #93

My grass is about a foot tall in some areas, already. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #109

We Had One 60 Degree Day In March ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #110

Most Lowes are taking action. GoCubsGo Apr 2020 #18

There are ZERO crowds in Home Depot or Lowe's, zero obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #27

I was at Lowes on Friday. At that point they weren't limiting the number in there. cwydro Apr 2020 #39

Lowes and Home Depot have online ordering and delivery/pickup options available. crickets Apr 2020 #32

Not guilty, about going to the stores. The weeds I've got keep me plenty busy. UTUSN Apr 2020 #11

Well, I guess I'm glad again that I got seeds for EVERYTHING.... LAS14 Apr 2020 #15

Gardening and yardwork are fine, it's the shopping that's problematic. n/t sl8 Apr 2020 #16

Yes you stated my actual concerns more precisely Shermann Apr 2020 #25

Agreed. My curb and driveway have never been as neatly edged as they are now. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2020 #102

pool pamdb Apr 2020 #17

Same here Shermann Apr 2020 #23

I'm okay not getting a haircut, but not mowing the lawn will have seriously negative consequences Raven123 Apr 2020 #19

What needs to be done is all staff need to wear masks. Only allow customers in who are wearing Doodley Apr 2020 #21

Hard disagree -- mental and emotional health is as important as physical health obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #24

No disagreement as long as we all STFH Shermann Apr 2020 #29

This is really good actually jimfields33 Apr 2020 #28

How about 6 feet under for... 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #35

We'd never hear the end. He'd be repugs jfk(I know big difference, but still) jimfields33 Apr 2020 #65

One acre lot, no neighbors outside, my dad can start his garden when he wants. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #30

Anywhere in my yard that I decided to make a garden would still be at least 60 feet away Jamastiene Apr 2020 #80

My Dad has his seeds and his garden produces enough for both parents all year long. sarcasmo Apr 2020 #82

Exactly. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #86

Vegetable gardening is a means to food security..... getagrip_already Apr 2020 #31

Gardening, at least, is an essential activity. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #33

some pools could be drained or taken down I suppose Kali Apr 2020 #115

My SIL has one - Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #116

Many walls are getting painted. And many wives are saying now that you can't work you're going gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #34

Why we are number 1 in cases - plenty of selfish justification to do just what we want to do. jmg257 Apr 2020 #37

Walmart had lots of seeds. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2020 #38

They are. AirmensMom Apr 2020 #41

So, the DIY stores and gardening centers here in France are closed as non-essential GoneOffShore Apr 2020 #43

Very interesting, I guess I'm not imagining things then n/t Shermann Apr 2020 #47

I garden quite a bit Mossfern Apr 2020 #48

I think Lowe's has done a commendable job dealing with this clusterfuck. DEbluedude Apr 2020 #49

Agreed! obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #69

I did go out this morning to get some seeds. logosoco Apr 2020 #50

Appliances are though. I lost my fridge at the very JCMach1 Apr 2020 #51

I bought grass fertilizer ONLINE, drove to store, they loaded it in trunk, I never got out of car at140 Apr 2020 #53

And some people are still bringing their entire families with them when they go to these places. Flaleftist Apr 2020 #54

Very bad move by family! at140 Apr 2020 #55

Yeah, same -- I think minors should not be able to go out to stores obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #71

Went to Menards earlier and they had a sign saying no one under 16 was allowed in the store. Luciferous Apr 2020 #100

Home maintenance is an essential function Rollo Apr 2020 #56

They are at my house! cwydro Apr 2020 #57

They could limit the number of people in the store at one treestar Apr 2020 #59

they already are doing that obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #73

Good thing. treestar Apr 2020 #74

I didn't see any metering at the front entrance Shermann Apr 2020 #81

Nurseries in Tallahassee have curbside delivery Darwin2019 Apr 2020 #61

So gardening is non-essential hardluck Apr 2020 #66

WHY WERE YOU THERE??? EllieBC Apr 2020 #67

Yeah, I don't quite get that. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #72

My thread title came off a bit harsh Shermann Apr 2020 #79

Chill out Shermann Apr 2020 #68

Yes, this is a serious problem, people are crowding the few remaining open stores, such as ... SWBTATTReg Apr 2020 #70

Post 43 could be the canary in the coal mine n/t Shermann Apr 2020 #75

We've got to do something to get us through this. Initech Apr 2020 #76

Yep - Let's get those gun stores open - shooting is a blast! jmg257 Apr 2020 #83

To Plant A Garden Is To Believe In Tomorrow! Botany Apr 2020 #78

Lots of gardening can be done without going to Lowes or Home Depot. yellowcanine Apr 2020 #84

I'm performing an experiment with my lawn this summer. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #87

I have big time weeds in my lawn Shermann Apr 2020 #89

Since I moved here, Jamastiene Apr 2020 #90

The yard work and gardening are not the problem, imo. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #85

Can we get a list? EllieBC Apr 2020 #92

Absurd "gotchas" on fellow forum members who are trying to helpful and informative: NO Shermann Apr 2020 #95

Put on a mask, go get whatever you deem essential EllieBC Apr 2020 #96

Right? 34,000+ new cases every day - but lets go shopping! jmg257 Apr 2020 #97

My yard Chainfire Apr 2020 #94

I've been outside planting all morning MissB Apr 2020 #98

But shopping for pool supplies is essential? Luciferous Apr 2020 #99

Open or closed? Essential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.DC area: elleng Apr 2020 #101

Those stores are not essential and should be shut down. The people there will spread covid Meowmee Apr 2020 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #106

well I am still being awakened by weedeaters Skittles Apr 2020 #108

Suit me just fine if they made it illegal. sammythecat Apr 2020 #111

I beg to differ. Yardwork is essential. yardwork Apr 2020 #114