Ok, the yanking makes perfect sense to avoid HVX, but what about yanking out a leaf that shows nematode infestation? I mean, if you touch one leaf that obviously has nematodes on/in the leaf, wouldn't you have nematodes on your hands when you go to the next plant? I only own several pairs of garden gloves to change, and I certainly can't sterilize my hands with bleach. It won't long before those of us with nematodes have to remove the damaged leaves.

Aww, I wish you guys had this gardening climate year round as well. I pretty much have all of my family's favs now (Laura, my son is like your kids in that he loves to garden-participate with me and he's my taste tester/reviewer for all fruits!). My husband wanted dragon fruit and avocado. My daughter wanted pomegranates (I wasn't sure that they'd grow here as they aren't tropical, but a lady down the street has a fruiting tree, so I got two). My son likes papayas, but because they're so cheap, I just buy those regularly (the *good tasting* kind!), and then both my husband and son wanted bananas; we have tons of those and the most productive of any of our in-grounds so far (especially since the mango and avocados aren't mature yet). The mangos are my thing and I think I'm going to get a second one to put in the ground out in the front yard. No Laura, I don't have a key lime yet. Do you prefer that taste over the Bears or Tahitian lime?

I will say we planted clover on an acreage because I dislike grass but the down side was the bears loved the clover .I too wonder the point of the gravel along the lakefrontage. Maybe we need more info.This is a link to really great info about clover for lawns. https://dengarden.com/gardening/Clover-Lawns

Following!!! Thanks for asking