# Weeding and Trimming **URL:** \ **Category:** Volunteer Tasks\ **Created:** [July 31, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463 "2022-07-31T19:00:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/jimmy/32/1485_2.png) [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/1 "2022-07-31T19:00:06Z")
We’ve got a few pokey weeds that have sprung up around our bushes and trees which had escaped my notice until now! A couple of our bushes could be trimmed from the front as well, so they aren’t hanging over the sidewalk. If you’re able to assist with this, or you have any questions, drop a message here. Thanks! ![20220731_134303](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2a03f36365eb75915b9015864391259d5dd8a063.jpeg) ![20220731_134322](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/uploads/default/original/2X/9/94b8868d3cba97f5586a25b2065c1af1aaf94bb7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/2 "2022-08-03T12:03:10Z")
I pulled and cut some of the weeds, but there’s a fair amount more there. They grow like… well, you know. Unless someone objects, I’ll hit the weeds with a bit of roundup in a day or two. That will kill them down to the roots, and give us a little more long-lasting solution. ---
**Author:** ![JamesFriend](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/jamesfriend/32/1492_2.png) [@JamesFriend](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/JamesFriend)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/3 "2022-08-03T22:21:15Z")
Please don’t put roundup on the weeds I’ll pull them or find a less toxic way to stop them ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/4 "2022-08-04T17:02:46Z")
OK, no spray. I have a weeding tool I’ll bring in instead. If you try pulling weeds by hand, I suggest you wear gloves. Some of the thistles in there are annoying. ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/5 "2022-08-06T15:11:36Z")
I pulled and hoed out most of the weeds this morning. There’s still some smaller stuff left. We’re in no danger of appearing on the cover of Better Homes and Workshops, but we don’t look like the back lot of a chop shop, either. Is there any interest in spreading some mulch around the area to help with weed control and appearance? ---
**Author:** ![GaryB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/garyb/32/1649_2.png) [@GaryB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/GaryB)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/6 "2022-08-06T19:02:58Z")
I’m all for the outside looking as creative as the inside is; there are limits, of course. To share a thought that may be too extreme, topiaries in the shape of gears and a wrench? ---
**Author:** ![Rossi.Bossi](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/rossi.bossi/32/211_2.png) [@Rossi.Bossi](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Rossi.Bossi)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/7 "2022-08-06T21:31:34Z")
I think, as with most ideas about how to shape the space into something creative, I would say that’s a good idea. Do you want to be the one who does it? ---
**Author:** ![GaryB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/garyb/32/1649_2.png) [@GaryB](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/GaryB)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 2:07am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/8 "2022-08-07T02:07:41Z")
If someone can teach me how to make topiaries, I think I would give it a try. Do you know anyone who does? ---
**Author:** ![Clifford\_Bohm](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/clifford_bohm/32/1357_2.png) [@Clifford\_Bohm](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Clifford_Bohm)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/9 "2022-08-07T21:58:06Z")
I have a few bags of mulch that I don’t need. I’m happy to bring these in if they’ll be used. ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/10 "2022-08-12T18:03:25Z")
Cliff, if you bring them in, I’ll get them spread. Maybe set them near the craft room door? That should leave them out of the way, but available. ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/jimmy/32/1485_2.png) [@Jimmy](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Jimmy)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/weeding-and-trimming/3463/11 "2022-10-01T16:53:33Z")
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