trainergrrl's Profile

  • Terri Walsh
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • Brooklyn
  • Fort Greene
  • Rental
  • Personal Trainer
  • Female
  • srsly? ha.
  • http://nycprivategym.com

Author's Posts

August 20, 2009

Sprucing Up a Garden in a Rental

Hi..I'm new to Fort Greene :) We moved in about 3 weeks ago. We've got a garden backyard space that's hardly a garden, and really a 400 sq ft dusty dirt patch.

It doesn't get much sun, which is why I'm guessing there's no grass back there, but what can I do to make it decent without full-on landscaping?

Should I talk to my landlord first...or should I do things that can be ultimately 'portable' and taken with us, if we move?

And what kinds of low cost options are there? I lived in Manhattan for 25 years..and the 'yard' is foreign territory lolololol

Help?

Posted in Forum by trainergrrl at 11:45 AM | Comments (31)
Categories: Garden

Author's Comments

I tried todays maid. I dont recommend them. The first time they come they do a great job, after that it's significantly less great.

I went through 3 different people there. One liked to call in on holiday mornings. Another just didnt actually clean anything.

One person they sent me was complained about how heavy the mop was.

So, beware todays maid.

Posted by: trainergrrl at October 13, 2009 7:09 PM in response to Cleaning service

I used moversnotshakers.com...and they were great....

Posted by: trainergrrl at September 22, 2009 4:28 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

hmmm, i think i'm going to check out the space upstairs...i'm looking for space for my private training studio!

Posted by: trainergrrl at September 5, 2009 3:01 PM in response to Streetlevel: 899 and 901 Fulton

Hi, I don't know much about buying property as I haven't actually purchased anything yet......BUT, with the investment in the inspection yielding a potential 100k problem to fix, count your blessings you got enough information to make an educated buying decision.

The seller being unwilling to budge on the price says alot....I say walk on the deal.

Posted by: trainergrrl at September 3, 2009 8:28 PM in response to Post inspection...advice needed!

add a little honey to the recipe above...even better!

Posted by: trainergrrl at September 3, 2009 8:10 PM in response to A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

wow! i was offline for part of the day, i'm amazed at all the comments...i'll definitely take up any offers of free plants :) thanks daveinbedstuy... i'm reachable at terri (at) twtnyc.com

i love the idea of a sand/brick/lowlight plant combo with clusters of containers. the dirt tends to be loose and dusty on top and seems hard and rocky under that...

i'd like to try to plant grass but hubby isnt so much into that lololol. so much to think about!

we're going to try to get something together for a housewarming barbeque before the middle of sept...then i'll plan for spring/summer '10 :)

Posted by: trainergrrl at August 20, 2009 7:59 PM in response to Sprucing Up a Garden in a Rental

I'll definitely ask the landlord, but these are all great suggestions, please keep them coming! Thanks so much :)

Posted by: trainergrrl at August 20, 2009 11:58 AM in response to Sprucing Up a Garden in a Rental

Responses to Author's Forum Comments

To ripen the figs brush them with a little olive oil and they will ripen in the sun after a few days.

Posted by: AstralOil at September 4, 2009 9:19 PM in response to A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

I have a medium to large fig tree when I bought the house. I need to prune it next year. It's getting too tall. I would say about 15' now.

Posted by: zuffy at September 4, 2009 11:21 PM in response to A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

My folks used tar paper and plastic over that. Our tree was huge and produced the most amazing figs.

Posted by: HmmWhichNeighborhood at September 5, 2009 7:14 PM in response to A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Dumbo Moving and Storage is excellent. I've used them a couple of times.

Posted by: lgs782 at September 22, 2009 5:47 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

All Star moving was excellent. I will only use them in the future. We had some delicate furniture and they did a great job. Not the cheapest, but very professional.

Posted by: glasgirl at September 22, 2009 5:48 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

I would not use Movers Not Shakers if you have quality furnishings. They are fast and strong, but not very careful. They broke and scratched several of my things when I used them 2 years ago. They did do a great job of packing up my apartment though.

Posted by: Freckles at September 22, 2009 8:10 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

I've had good experiences with Oz and plan to use them for my next move.

Not the cheapest, but they will send an estimator to your place (if you have enough stuff to warrant it) and give you a fairly solid estimate.

Posted by: northsloperenter at September 22, 2009 8:28 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

We used the super movers (http://www.thesupermovers.com/live/) just two weeks ago and they were fantastic. All of our stuff made it in perfect condition and, perhaps most importantly during the hell that is moving, they were upbeat and fun.

Posted by: 20thstreet at September 22, 2009 8:56 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

flatrate

Posted by: denton at September 22, 2009 9:48 PM in response to ISO Great Moving Company

We used flatrate two times and felt that they were very professional

Posted by: PHfamily at September 23, 2009 8:01 AM in response to ISO Great Moving Company