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The beast barrier project is moving forward like molasses in January. I was finally able to cut some 4x4 posts in between rain showers into the frame of the area to be filled with rocks. 
I took some old pressure treated boards and cut them into stakes to secure the 4x4's to the ground. This is hurricane country so I figure it is a good idea to secure them so they ain't goin' anywhere.
Now comes the fun part of removing all the grass in the enclosed area .
Digging up the grass sprigs led to another discovery.
I took some old pressure treated boards and cut them into stakes to secure the 4x4's to the ground. This is hurricane country so I figure it is a good idea to secure them so they ain't goin' anywhere.
Now comes the fun part of removing all the grass in the enclosed area .This is done slowly by hand so that I can recycle the grass to be planted in some of the bare areas of the yard.
I fill up a 5 gallon bucket with the grass then move outside the enclosure and replant it sprig by sprig.
Digging up the grass sprigs led to another discovery.
Not only have the dogs been trampling the grass from the top these here grubs have been eating the grass roots off from the bottom.
That's one of the drawbacks of trying to go organic and not use poisons.
Anyway in between grass pullin' and replantin' sessions I did make some progress on my 2010 challenge.
I haven't sprayed the yard with poison for several years now. I will try to find an organic way to treat these grubs if possible. Any ideas?
Anyway in between grass pullin' and replantin' sessions I did make some progress on my 2010 challenge.
I started a bin of old seeds that I had saved up. Some are from 2007 so I have no idea if they will germinate now.
I recycled and reused some of the boards for the barrier project. Reusing and replanting the grass taken from the enclosure area. Am using my old seeds instead of buying new seed this year.
It's a start in the right direction at least.
My 2010 challenge is simple--- Learn more , Buy less, Recycle and utilize what I have on hand.
One other thing that I discovered from plantin' grass sprigs is a different point of view.
Looking up from the ground level I realized just how big this elkhorn has grown.
I found it several years ago the size of a coffee cup saucer on a pine tree in the front yard. Don't know how it came to grow there. I stuck it on this tree and have really not noticed how much it has grown. Pretty neat for free. My kind of plant.
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Looks good so far! My chickens would absolutely love those grubs. We still have plenty of snow on the ground & they are really sick of being "cooped" up! GREAT 2010 challenge - I am sure your garden will be beautiful in a few short months!
ReplyDeleteGarlic,
ReplyDeleteWe used to have grasshoppers every summer until my backfence neighbor got a chicken. Haven't seen a grasshopper since. Good idea cept for my dogs and the city code enforcement officers. Thanks for the idea and the visit.
Remember, one day at a time, right? I LOVE your 2010 challenge...something we should all subscribe to. And the grubs...I don't know what to say. I have them too - who doesn't? They're gross, but great for fishing!
ReplyDeleteKimberly,
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to apply some beneficial nemetodes -heterorhabditus bacteriophora. It's a natural control and a lot better than drenching the yard with poison. It's susposed to control the grubs as well as ants and termites all of which I have problems with here. Best solution I could find short of some hungry chickens which are prohibited by the city here.