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    Answer Man: Does the city have tree protection rules in place? Still no answer on where the Vance Monument stones … – Asheville Watchdog

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Todays round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:

    Question: As I sit through yet another day of saws buzzing, listening to my neighbors take down enormous trees in Kenilworth, I have to wonder how this is allowed in a place like Asheville? I grew up in Atlanta and even there I believe we had requirements to replant if trees were cut (an inch of diameter of trunk replanted for every inch removed). Why doesnt Asheville do anything to protect trees, even ones that are hundreds of years old?

    My answer: Ive always been a little suspicious that the tree commission is sponsored by Stihl.

    Real answer: I commiserated with this reader because in my neighborhood in Fletcher a couple of neighbors have recently mowed down a lovely stand of pine trees in one case and a row of Leyland cypresses in another. Both species can get big and pose problems, and sometimes disease could be a factor, but I always hate to see the trees go.

    In Asheville, the city has made serious efforts to preserve trees and the tree canopy, according to spokesperson Kim Miller.

    Asheville residents and city leaders cherish the beauty of our mountain home and have established ordinances, staff positions, and a community-led commission designed to protect and maintain our forests and trees, Miller said via email.

    You can find the citys tree ordinance here. Its not that long but is a little dense to read.

    The ordinance dates back a number of years and was spawned in part by outrage over tree cuts similar to what the reader expresses above. The intro to the ordinance states an October 23, 2019, study by Davey Resource Group found that from 2008 to 2018, the city lost 891 acres of tree canopy, a 6.4 percent reduction. The study also found the city has suffered measurable increases in airborne pollutants and damaging stormwater runoff as a result of its loss of tree canopy.

    The city has a seven-member Urban Forestry Commission, which City Council appoints. The director of Planning and Urban Design administers the commission to protect and preserve the citys trees. The commission meets the first Tuesday of each month.

    While it is not within the citys ability to require that all trees, or even specific trees, be preserved, the current ordinance uses a system of incentives focused on the preservation of existing trees, essentially making compliance easier when trees are saved versus cut or opting for a fee-in-lieu, Miller said.

    The current tree canopy preservation ordinance has resulted in 2,473,521 square feet of canopy preserved, versus 336,850 square feet of canopy planted for compliance, Miller noted.

    The city also hired an urban forester, Keith Aitken. You can find his contact information here.

    The city can do only so much when it comes to ordinances, as property owners have rights that have to be respected. Also, the state, not cities, has ultimate authority in North Carolina.

    The North Carolina state (General) Assembly has also established state rules, which limit the citys ability to regulate tree removal, Miller said.

    But we do have a lot of folks around here who really cherish our trees, and its worth noting that Asheville GreenWorks, the nonprofit environmental group, expends a lot of energy to bolster our tree canopy.

    We know that we are losing too many trees to development, the organization states on its website. Thats why were planting 2,500 trees each year to restore the tree canopy. To ensure we have enough trees to plant, we grow thousands of native trees each year at our two tree nurseries.

    The Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Department provided a grant to install the tree nursery, according to the website. GreenWorks says the goal is to help the City of Asheville restore its tree canopy to 50 percent from 46 percent.

    If youre interested in that program, send an email to volunteer@ashevillegreenworks.org.

    Question: In what secret place are the Vance monument rocks being kept? And what will happen to them now that the court says the removal was OK?

    My answer: I dont know, but the citys new all-granite block ice cream stand in Pack Square sure is nice. I imagine they dont even need air conditioning for that baby those stones must be two feet thick!

    Real answer: No dice yet on this one, even though the states highest court ruled in late March that the citys removal of the controversial obelisk was legal.

    I can certainly understand the desire for information on this, and I think there is a light at the end of this tunnel where disclosure will be possible, Asheville City Attorney Brad Branham said via email. However, in the immediate wake of the Supreme Court decision, I feel that the risk of providing that information is as high as it has ever been.

    As reported by WLOS-News 13, the North Carolina Supreme Court announced its unanimous decision in the case on March 22, rejecting a lawsuit from a historic preservation group that had challenged the citys removal of the Vance Monument in Pack Square Plaza in 2021.

    Vance, born in northern Buncombe County, served as the states governor during the Civil War, and in the United States Congress after the war. While he was a champion of public education, Vance, a slave owner before the war, also espoused horrible racial tropes and was unapologetically racist.

    The city, which removed the monument in 2021, prevailed in the case, which was brought by the Society for the Historical Preservation of the 26th Regiment North Carolina Troops. That group had paid for a rehabilitation of the monument several years ago.

    The city removed the 75-foot obelisk, which had towered over Pack Square since 1898, block by block and put the stones in storage.

    Those who disagree with the courts ruling may feel compelled to seek out the materials in a desperate attempt to preserve the materials, Branham said. Therefore, in order to ensure that the final steps of this process can be carried out in a safe and effective manner, the city will only disclose the storage details after the removed materials have been disposed of. At that point, we will be happy to provide the requested details.

    Branhan said he hopes that wont be too far in the distant future.

    Both the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and the Asheville City Council voted to remove the statue in 2020, saying it had become a public safety threat in the community, WLOS reported.

    Asheville Watchdogis a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. Got a question? Send it to John Boyle at jboyle@avlwatchdog.org or 828-337-0941. His Answer Man columns appear each Tuesday and Friday.TheWatchdogs reporting is made possible by donations from the community. To show your support for this vital public service go toavlwatchdog.org/donate.

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    Royal Farms location slowed down by $110K in tree removal fines – Port City Daily

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The proposed site for a Royal Farms at the intersection of Marjoram Way and New Center Drive, near Kerr Avenue, in Wilmington. (Port City Daily/Shea Carver)

    WILMINGTON A gas station with multiple locations planned in New Hanover County has reached a roadblock because of the property owners failure to obtain a tree removal permit.

    READ MORE: More gas stations fly South as city considers change in design standards

    Internal emails obtained by Port City Daily show the Maryland-based convenience store brand Royal Farms is eyeing 710 N. Kerr Avenue for one of four stores planned in the county.

    The emails reveal the objective was to have the rezoning application for the property 2.1 acres at the corner of N. Kerr Avenue and New Centre Drive in front of city council by February. However, the plans have stalled due to a tree removal citation issued on Oct. 27, 2022.

    City spokesperson Lauren Edwards confirmed to PCD 38 trees were illegally removed from the property. The city issued a citation for the removal on Jan. 27. Mitigation of the trees is 498 caliper inches of tree, which can be replanted with any tree of 2 inches diameter or more.

    An email from city zoning administrator Kathryn Thurston shows the fine for uprooting 38 trees, three of which are considered significant trees, is $23,450.

    This is the base amount and not the more punitive metric used when we know the owner/developer to have been aware that a permit is required, Thurston wrote in the Feb. 22 email to the developers representative, Ward & Smith attorney Clint Cogburn.

    Any tree that is not mitigated would be fined at a rate of $175 per caliper inch. Thurston clarified this equals $87,150 for the 38 trees. Adding in the fine, the total citation would be $110,600.

    As of March 26, neither the citation nor the mitigation has been paid or otherwise satisfied and the parties remain in active discussions on a settlement, per Edwards.

    Port City Daily could not reach Cogburn by press.

    Cogburn has been working to reach a solution with City of Wilmington staff over tree mitigation since at least last fall.

    A Sept. 6 email to senior planner Patrick OMahoney reveals Cogburns team had previously submitted an application for the development of Royal Farms without a traffic impact analysis, though one was completed. Cogburn also said a neighborhood meeting already had occurred in the spring and the only change made to the property since was the addition of a strip of land fronting N. Kerr Avenue.

    Cogburn also indicated he was working with an arborist to develop a tree survey.

    Around this time, Cogburn revealed more details on the Royal Farms site plan, namely that the gas station will have access points from all three roads surrounding it N. Kerr Avenue, New Centre Drive and Marjoram Way. Across from it is Smith Creek Village home development.

    Cogburn said he understood some who have reviewed the plans OMahoney attributed these to the WMPO were concerned the Marjoram entrance would be used as a cut-through to N. Kerr Avenue. Marjoram Way runs behind the rear of the development to Cornerstone Condominiums and is wooded. The attorney said his clients could mitigate that shortcut by installing signage and traffic calming measures.

    Each of these accesses is critical to the function and layout/operation of the site, Cogburn wrote.

    Cogburn was also concerned with the trees fronting New Centre Drive, stating their presence inhibits site visibility. However, OMahoney replied that the trees in this area would most likely lie in a streetscape and, thus, are not permitted for removal.

    The emails show a pre-TRC meeting occurred mid-September, but the project cannot move forward without a resolution on tree mitigation.

    However, Cogburn argued the project should progress to the point where the developers know what trees would need to be removed for the gas station installation.

    Given that we are looking to develop the site and address mitigation/landscape as part of that process, it would seem counterintuitive to issue/require mitigation of trees that would subsequently be removed, Cogburn wrote in a Sept. 20 email.

    Cogburn sent several emails to the city, mainly questioning the cost of the mitigation. On Oct. 5, Thurston told the attorney it was not custom for the city to provide a mitigation cost estimate while the applicant was still working to bring the site into compliance or replanting trees.

    She also told Cogburn he and his client could propose a settlement agreement at any time, which would go to the city attorney and manager for approval.

    My thought is that they would want more clarification as to what you are able to plant on site prior to the authorization of any penalty modification, though, Thurston said.

    The city received Cogburns proposed settlement in February.

    In Thurstons reply, which included the $110,600 calculation from the city, she referenced what appears to be Cogburns proposal of paying $6,000. Thurston noted this would only equate to 5% of the total citation.

    In the interest of equity to others in the development community who go through the proper procedures when pursuing development approvals, staff would be willing to present a recommendation of $25,200 to the city manager with a favorable recommendation, Thurston wrote in the same email to Cogburn.

    Cogburn replied same-day confirming receipt.

    If the project moves forward, the Royal Farms location will join the others planned across the county, including one behind the Azalea Inn and Suites on Market Street and another at the juncture of Highway 132 and Highway 17 in Castle Hayne.

    The brand tapped the old Hops Supply Co. land on Oleander Drive as another location, though the deal fell through and another fan-favorite gas station, Wawa, is looking to sub-in.

    The influx of gas stations to the area have been an object of controversy for locals opposed to the traffic, 24/7 noise and light operation, and environmental effects of the incoming C-stores on surrounding residential areas. The N. Kerr Avenue projects land is zoned residential a single-family home sits on the property and sits across from townhome-style and single-family residences.

    Once the Royal Farms application reaches staff, it will go through the technical review committee, then the planning board, before reaching city council, which makes the final decision to rezone.

    Reach journalist Brenna Flanagan at brenna@localdailymedia.com.

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    Trees Throughout Sandwich To Be Pruned And Removed – CapeNews.net

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Meet the crew that quickly clears fallen trees from Rock Creek Park roads and trails – Forest Hills Connection

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Rock Creek tree crew from left to right: Josue Guevara (in the bucket), Supervisor Kevin Freeman, Sherwood Hall, and Bobby Rutkowski. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Freeman/NPS)

    by Marlene Berlin

    I wrote in January about a drivers close call with a falling tree in Rock Creek Park. By the next day, the tree was no longer blocking Ridge Road.

    The tree removal was the work of a National Park Service crew that keeps Rock Creek Parks roads and trails clear and safe for the park staff and the public. Kevin Freeman is the supervisor of what will be a five-person team once two additional hires are cleared to start work. Freeman and Josue Guevara are the certified arborists on the crew, with a third to join them.

    Freeman and the three crew members who were on the team when I spoke and corresponded with him have worked in Rock Creek Park anywhere from three to 40 years. This is his second tour with the Rock Creek tree crew, and his first as its leader. Freeman joined the team in 2016, then left a few years later to work at Yosemite National Park as a supervisor. But he wanted to return to the East Coast, so when he heard that the tree crew supervisor position had opened up, he applied.

    Kevin Freeman with one of the tools of the trade.

    Freeman explained that it took two crew members about three hours to clear the tree that had fallen on Ridge Road in January, with the assistance of their crane truck. And when they dont have trees to remove, they still have plenty of work to do.

    The crew also identifies and removes dead trees that are hazardous to the safety of visitors, whether they are near roads, trails, and picnic areas, or next to private residences. They are also responsible for pruning, to preserve trees and protect the public. They cut foliage back from roads. And they do snow removal.

    Also: Our area of responsibility is vast, Freeman told me in an email. We are responsible for all federal green space and parks from the Maryland border (North side of Rock Creek park proper), west to Chevy Chase Circle and Fort Bayard, East to Fort Bernard Hill/Fort Totten and south to Canal Road. This includes Meridian Hill Park, Montrose Park/Dumbarton Oaks, Battery Kemble, Fort Reno, Woodley Park/Playground, Georgetown Waterfront Park and Glover Archibald, just to name a few. We are also responsible for the entire length of the Rock Creek Parkway and adjacent lands, down to Thompson Boat Center. There are 32 miles of trails that the tree crew is responsible for keeping clear as well as many community gardens.

    If its green, Freemans tree crew has probably worked there.

    Most treefalls occur between July and September, Freeman said. This period is when thunderstorms are most powerful, and he said he has noticed an increase in the severity, frequency and impact of these storms over the years. But as we know, trees can come down anytime it rains.

    And if those fallen trees pose a hazard or a barrier to hikers and drivers, the Rock Creek Park tree crew will soon be there to take them away.

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    Community initiative to save ash trees to be launched next week – Austin Daily Herald – Austin Daily Herald

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Published 5:58 pm Thursday, April 4, 2024

    The City of Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has announced a new community outreach initiative: Treat NOW! Protect our ash trees before its too late.

    The inaugural community outreach event is scheduled for 6 p.m., on April 9 at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.

    Emerald ash borer (EAB) is the most serious threat to Austins tree population since Dutch elm disease. The citys trees are decimated during the late stages of infestation, so the city is taking proactive measures to preserve what it can, while it can.

    READ MORE: Parks and Rec taking treat first approach to EAB

    Trees are a valuable resource and make our city beautiful. Tree removal is costly, and it takes a couple decades to return that value that was lost, Jason Sehon, Austins Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry, in a press release Thursday. Because of the drought we have been experiencing the last couple of years, it is difficult for [the City] to focus on replanting. Our current focus needs to be on treatment and removal of dangerous trees.

    The goals of these events will be to:

    This plan will talk about the value of our city trees and the benefits of treatment and re-planting, Sehon said. The thought is that home and business owners have the resources to water and care for trees.

    The window for saving our ash trees by treating for EAB is rapidly closing. Ash tree treatment is most effective when applied in late spring, immediately after leaf out. With spring around the corner, Austin is running out of time to effectively treat the trees.

    This spring may be the last season ash trees can be saved the release said.

    For more information about this initiative or additional event details, please contact Kris Hahn at krish@ci.austin.mn.us.

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    Married To Real Estate: 10 Best Kitchen Renovations According To Fans – House Digest

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    In this episode, our property specialists are challenged with a redesign project for another pair of first-time buyers with a taste for mid-century homes. The property that Egypt had for them possessed the specific architectural style they wanted, and it was also in excellent shape considering its age. However, the buyers longed for a more modern interior. "Almost everything in this kitchen has to go," said the couple upon taking a good look at the vintage-looking kitchen.

    After closing the sale, the crew started right away with demolition. Since the fixtures were in great condition, Mike opted to donate the kitchen cabinets, a decision that was appreciated by many of the show's viewers. He then replaced them with a new set that was custom-built. In fact, all the kitchen elements were replaced paint, backsplash, flooring, appliances, and lighting. A huge island with double-sided storage was also put in. While both the clients and fans were impressed by the project as a whole, this beauty gets credit for the positive comments pertaining directly to the kitchen.

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    When to Apply Pre-Emergent to Prevent a Weedy Lawn and Garden – Bob Vila

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Pre-emergent weed killers belong to a group of herbicides that dont kill unwanted plants. Instead, they stop seeds from sprouting in the first place. Various pre-emergent products are available for lawns, vegetable gardens, and flower beds. Knowing when to apply pre-emergent herbicide can mean the difference between having a lush, weed-free lawn, a yard riddled with dandelions and other unwanted plants, or no lawn or flowers at all.

    Applying pre-emergent weed killers too soon can keep beneficial seeds from sprouting, and applying them too late wont do any good. The most effective pre-emergence herbicides are nonselective, says Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., associate professor and turfgrass specialist at Oregon State University. They will prevent the germination of any plant establishing from seed, he says. Ahead, learn about when to use pre-emergent herbicides and when to wait.

    Applying a pre-emergent herbicide will prevent seeds from sprouting, and since most weeds (like crabgrass, foxtail, and sandbur) germinate in late spring and emerge in summer, spring is usually the best time to act. Kowalewski suggests using the herbicides in spring if there were heavy weed populations on the property the previous summer. Just be sure not to combine seeding of any desired grass or plant with the application of pre-emergents. It is best to avoid their use altogether during the first year following seeding or sodding of a lawn.

    A lawn might appear virtually weed-free going into fall, but then weeds suddenly appear. By this time, the pre-emergent applied in spring is no longer protecting the yard or beds, and a few invasive weed seed varieties, such as annual bluegrass, henbit, and chickweed, are lying in wait for cooler temps before sprouting.

    A bonus fall application can also help control the next years summer weeds. After sprouting, hardy weeds will remain small, perhaps even unnoticeable, throughout the winter. But theyll revive in early spring and grow with a vengeance. By then, its too late to use a pre-emergenta post-emergent herbicide is necessary at that point. Break this cycle by controlling weeds before they have a chance to sprout.

    Apply pre-emergents when the temperature is right.

    For spring application, Some classic indicators for pre-emergence timing include atmospheric temperature that reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit, Kowalewski says. This will vary by region. For example, in southern USDA growing zones, such as Louisiana, appropriate temperatures typically hit around the first of March, while in North Dakota the temps will be more conducive to applying a pre-emergent in June.

    A universal sign for when to apply pre-emergent herbicides is the blooming of forsythia shrubs, which Kowalewski says is a classic indicator that temperatures are getting close to summer annual germination.

    In the fall, apply pre-emergent herbicides when daytime temperatures drop to about 70 degrees, since many winter/early spring weeds begin to germinate at temps below that.

    Formulation slightly affects timing for pre-emergent herbicides.

    There are two types of pre-emergent herbicides, liquid and granular. Both work to keep weed seeds from sprouting, but one works a little better and more quickly.

    The active ingredients in specific pre-emergent weed killers can vary. Identifying the unwanted plants in your hard can help you choose the best pre-emergent and determine the best time to apply, whether for summer or winter annual weeds. Examples of active ingredients are:

    Clemson University Extension posts a helpful list of the best active ingredients to tackle summer weeds and grasses. Herbicide products help consumers by listing the types of weeds they should kill on the packaging, in addition to the herbicides active ingredients and warnings.

    Reseeding a lawn too soon after applying a pre-emergent herbicide may prevent the grass seeds from sprouting.

    Kowalewski cautions that spring is not a good time to use pre-emergent herbicides if you want to sow grass seed in the spring. I would suggest [grass] seed or pre-emergence herbicides in the spring, not both, says Kowalewski. He suggests that homeowners overseed (or interseed) and fertilize in those springs that follow low-weed summers. Keeping turf coverage full and healthy can help prevent weeds from finding a home.

    Likewise, spring is not the time to treat the soil in a garden or annual flower bed where beneficial seeds, such as flowers, corn, cucumbers, or squash, will be sown, since pre-emergence products can affect their germination. But for lawns and perennial flower beds, treatment with pre-emergent herbicides in early spring can drastically reduce the number of annual summer weeds.

    Sowing any seed while a pre-emergent herbicide is still effective will prevent the wanted seeds from sprouting. Check package directions, but generally wait a minimum of 8 to 9 weeks after applying a pre-emergent to overseed or sow annuals. With winter grass species like fescue, which need cool temps to sprout, avoid fall application of pre-emergents. Instead, overseed the lawn at that time, or alternate seeding and use of pre-emergents.

    Pre-emergent herbicides are generally safe on existing plants, says Kowalewski. But they can prevent desired annual flowers or vegetables sown by seed from coming up, so timing is critical. Be sure not to combine seeding with pre-emergence herbicides, Kowalewski says. Check package labels to ensure that a particular formula is meant for the type of weeds you want to stop; knowing the desired targets will help determine the best time for application.

    Likewise, consult the products label for specific safety requirements when applying pre-emergent herbicides. When youre applying any pesticide, Kowalewski says it is best to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, shoes and socks, gloves, and protective glasses. He also cautions to always shower after application, and to wash the clothes worn during application separately to reduce exposure. The effects of the ingredients vary among products, so be sure to read and follow all cautions regarding eye exposure, skin exposure, and possible toxicity to pets or children.

    Avoid the need for pre-emergents or their repeated use by keeping lawns healthy and full, and by adding a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch to beds in the spring to prevent weed seed growth. Plan timing of pre-emergents based on the type of weed, when it typically appears, and weather (both temperature and expected rainfall). For the best coverage, apply pre-emergents throughout a lawn or bed, not just where you have seen the weed grow. Using liquid formulas and watering after applying any pre-emergent herbicide will help spread the products coverage.

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    What to know about reseeding or replanting your lawn – thepress.net

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of the home renovation season.

    Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of projects on their to-do list this spring, and that may include helping their lawns and gardens recover after a long winter. Unpredictable weather, which can include drought and excessive rainfall and everything in between, can take its toll on a lawn. In certain instances, the best solution may be planting new grass. But homeowners can consider these tips before they begin the process of reseeding or replanting their lawns.

    Scarifying a lawn (using a tool to clear matted grass and moss from the surface of your lawn and lightly opening up the ground to add air and improve growth) can help to create a clean slate, but the timing must be right. Various lawn and garden experts, including those at BBC Gardeners World Magazine, recommend scarifying in spring or early autumn. But dont jump the gun when scarifying in spring by doing so before the lawn has started to grow after a dormant winter. Scarify when the soil is a little wet and the grass is once again actively growing. Scarifying can remove any lingering weeds from last season and also pull up any moss that might have taken hold over the winter. Without weeds and moss to contend with, freshly planted seeds are in a better position to thrive.

    Work with a landscaping professional

    Homeowners with manageable lawns can likely scarify their own lawns with a relatively inexpensive plug-in scarifier. However, scarifying can be a strenuous physical activity, particularly for homeowners with large lawns. In such instances, homeowners can benefit from working with a qualified landscaping professional. Such a professional can scarify the lawn and subsequently reseed or replant new grass. The latter task is not so simple, as the lawn care experts at Scotts note that choosing the correct seed is a vital part of reseeding or replanting a lawn. Choosing seed may sound simple, but its a potentially complex decision that requires knowledge of the existing grass, including when to plant it. Certain grasses are best planted in spring or early fall, while others are best planted in summer. A qualified landscaping professional can identify the existing grass and plan the seeding or planting around this important detail.

    Prepare to water the lawn

    Watering is vital to the long-term success and health of freshly planted grass seed. Scotts urges homeowners to keep the top inch of soil consistently moist, but not soggy. That requires a daily commitment, and setting a multi-function hose nozzle or sprinkler to mist once per day or more if its hot outside can increase the chances grass will grow in thick and strong. Scotts recommends keeping the top two inches of the soil moist until the new grass reaches a mowing height of roughly three inches. Once that benchmark has been reached, watering frequency can be cut back to about twice per week, but now the soil should be deeply soaked instead of misted. The soaking will help roots grow deep into the soil.

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    Porch pirate caught on video wears trash bag to steal package – The Washington Post

    - April 8, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    When a package was stolen from Omar Gabriel Munozs doorstep last week, he discovered it had been taken by a thief in an unusually trashy disguise.

    His door camera captured the moment of theft when someone covered in a black plastic trash bag lumbered up Munozs front walk in Sacramento. The video shows a bag, with feet sticking out from underneath, move up to the porch and swallow a package.

    At first, I thought they were messing with me, Munoz told ABC10.

    He told the news outlet his initial reaction was anger, but then he saw humor in the thiefs creativity. He told Fox News that he didnt report the incident to police, saying the two phone chargers in the package only cost about $10.

    Munoz, who provided the door-camera footage to Storyful, said hed gotten a notification of the packages arrival while at work but couldnt find it when he got home.

    The parcel was small. He wondered if the wind had blown it away. Then he checked his security camera and found the unexpected footage.

    At the end of the day, it was kind of funny, he told ABC10. I take everything in the good way because thats part of life. If you see the bad way of everything, youre going nowhere.

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