diff --git a/code/defines/procs/statistics.dm b/code/defines/procs/statistics.dm
index 07856d92512..60254577583 100644
--- a/code/defines/procs/statistics.dm
+++ b/code/defines/procs/statistics.dm
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ proc/statistic_cycle()
 		return
 	while(1)
 		sql_poll_population()
-		sleep(600)
+		sleep(6000)
 
 //This proc is used for feedback. It is executed at round end.
 proc/sql_commit_feedback()
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/gameticker.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/gameticker.dm
index 2d9a4b5f809..34a57a0768b 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/gameticker.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/gameticker.dm
@@ -155,7 +155,6 @@ var/global/datum/controller/gameticker/ticker
 	for(var/obj/multiz/ladder/L in world) L.connect() //Lazy hackfix for ladders. TODO: move this to an actual controller. ~ Z
 
 	if(config.sql_enabled)
-		spawn(3000)
 		statistic_cycle() // Polls population totals regularly and stores them in an SQL DB -- TLE
 
 	return 1
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
index edf09f6ea85..8d18ed47d03 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
@@ -139,19 +139,19 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/twohanded/fireaxe/afterattack(atom/A as mob|obj|turf|area, mob/user as mob, proximity)
 	if(!proximity) return
 	..()
-	if(A && wielded && (istype(A,/obj/structure/window) || istype(A,/obj/structure/grille))) //destroys windows and grilles in one hit
-		if(istype(A,/obj/structure/window)) //should just make a window.Break() proc but couldn't bother with it
+	if(A && wielded)
+		if(istype(A,/obj/structure/window))
 			var/obj/structure/window/W = A
+			W.shatter()
+		else if(istype(A,/obj/structure/grille))
+			del(A)
+		else if(istype(A,/obj/effect/plant))
+			var/obj/effect/plant/P = A
+			P.die_off()
 
-			new /obj/item/weapon/shard( W.loc )
 			if(W.reinf) PoolOrNew(/obj/item/stack/rods, W.loc)
-
-			if (W.dir == SOUTHWEST)
-				new /obj/item/weapon/shard( W.loc )
 				if(W.reinf) PoolOrNew(/obj/item/stack/rods, W.loc)
 		qdel(A)
-
-
 /*
  * Double-Bladed Energy Swords - Cheridan
  */
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
index fb9d27f7a57..bf0a5b5ce79 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/stripper/mankini
-	name = "the mankini"
+	name = "mankini"
 	desc = "No honest man would wear this abomination"
 	icon_state = "mankini"
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/spreading/spreading.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/spreading/spreading.dm
index 8990d309a08..2d088658acd 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/spreading/spreading.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/spreading/spreading.dm
@@ -16,13 +16,13 @@
 			seed.set_trait(TRAIT_SPREAD,2)             // So it will function properly as vines.
 			seed.set_trait(TRAIT_POTENCY,rand(potency_min, potency_max)) // 70-100 potency will help guarantee a wide spread and powerful effects.
 			seed.set_trait(TRAIT_MATURATION,rand(maturation_min, maturation_max))
-			
+
 			//make vine zero start off fully matured
 			var/obj/effect/plant/vine = new(T,seed)
 			vine.health = vine.max_health
 			vine.mature_time = 0
 			vine.process()
-			
+
 			message_admins("<span class='notice'>Event: Spacevines spawned at [T.loc] ([T.x],[T.y],[T.z])</span>")
 
 /obj/effect/dead_plant
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
 	icon_state = "bush4-1"
 	layer = 3
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE
+	mouse_opacity = 2
 
 	var/health = 10
 	var/max_health = 100