u/Hardvig

We bought this tiny pool for our kids to play in, but now - about 2 weeks in - the bottom of the pool is filled with… stuff…
as you can see in the picture, I bought a filter system, but it only works with pools way taller than ours (I.e. where the water runs into the filter and no suction is required)…

I know I could just drain the water out and refill it, but I would like to not waste that much water, if it can be cleaned?

I’ve tried using a net, but the particles keeps going through it…

Any suggestions on filter systems/equipment that can solve the issue?

I have 5 pots of fig trees on our porch.

I honestly care the most about the 3 ones in the bigger pots, but as you can see from the picture, only the trees in the smaller pot (which is also covered with pine bark) has started sprouting leaves.

I initially removed the bark, as I wanted the bigger trees to thrive and receive more water etc. but now I am starting to doubt my decision.

ChatGPT says I should just be patient and that larger trees take longer to put out leaves in the summer, but I can’t help thinking about the pine bark…

I see 3 differences

1. The pine bark
2. The size of the pot (small pot = leaves, bigger pot = no leaves)
3. More trees in one pot for the little pot

What do you think? Should I re-cover the soil with pine bark?

Hi everyone

I want to build a stand for my bonsai trees in my garden.

I have found this bench https://www.bonsaiempire.com/blog/building-bench that I like, but I would like to make some adjustments to the design (size, available materials and some design changes).

I can see that the app used for creating the pictures in the link is SketchUp, but SketchUp seems to be missing some features I would consider pretty essential (like being able to change the size of an object by typing the dimensions in a numerical value rather than just dragging a slider).

I have looked for alternatives but they all look very professional and hard to work with...

What app/program/website would you recommend for this purpose?

Hi everyone 😊

I’m a total newbie and this is my first textured art piece, so if possible, please avoid using lingo that can only be understood by those who have practiced art for years 😅

I have been trying my hardest to avoid brush lines on my art piece, but no matter what I do they always seem to appear…

I have tried thinning the acrylic paint I’m using with water and today I tried with something called ‘floetrol’ which I believe is something that is usually used in pouring art, but it is also supposed to minimize brush lines? I added 20% floetrol to the paint I was using, but it didn’t change anything…

Afterwards, I went to the art store and they recommended that I buy a so-called sponge brush, and though it seemed to be better, it still didn’t completely eliminate the brush lines 😕

I really want this to look like cloth on a canvas, and the brush lines are sort of ruining the illusion a little bit…

I was considering using spray paint on top of what I have already applied, but I don’t know if that will make a change and if it is even a good idea?

Please help, it is for my wife on her birthday in 10 days 😁