Considerations when choosing a golf course lot?
IamLizzieH
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Comments (11)I always start with one facet when I'm looking at what to plant in a particular place. That produces a list of possible plants and then other facets of each of them are used to narrow down the list to determine which actually get planted. I suspect that's what most people do, consciously or unconsciously. In my case, I usually start with color, since much of my garden is color-themed. 'Color' includes green (particularly in the backyard which is predominately a green garden..) and 'color' also includes consideration of flowers, foliage (including consideration of all 4 seasons), fruit and bark. Then other factors get considered - e.g. size, shape, suitablity for the existing light and soil conditions, etc., etc. Even when I'm creating an area with a specific plant theme (e.g. the clematis swag) there are multiple factors in consideration for choosing each plant. So, while one facet starts the process, I can't think of a situation where other facets wouldn't influence the final choice of what to plant. Even Duluth's 'deer resistant' is probably just the starting point - I'm sure that it's really deer resistant + one or more other conisiderations. 'Plant material' does have a sort of artificial/pretentious(?) overtone to it but it doesn't irritate me too much as I see it as a sort of form of plural where you want to refer to a range of plants....See Moresmall scale golf courses...
Comments (6)So, I'm on the right track, thanks :) thanks for the link. Course#1 was built in 1925 by our Cottagers Association, it is flat, and the soil is very sandy. There is no irrigation, and the course has never(as far as i know) seen pesticides, or synthetic fertilzers. After 10 years of improper mowing the course was looking really bad, so i took over three years ago. After 2 years of only consistent mowing the turf improved exponentially! Last season i started using corn to fertilize. I except some impressive greens out there this year. Course#2 was built in 1978 by a local guy for his own use. THis course has a system of three ponds, it is hilly, and is beside 6 acres of maple sugar bush. The soil varies form hard clay, to black loam, and everything in between. After years of pesticides and synthetic fertilizer and inconsistent mowing practices it was starting to look shabby. I started working out there three years ago, and again, just consistent mowing has improved the turf. I started using corn to fertilize out there last spring on the greens. WOW!!!! THe results have been incredible. I overseeded the fairways on both courses last fall,should be some nice fairways this year. These courses the perfect place to 'showcase' the organic approach. They are highly visible to traffic and are quick to play, and they are free (donations gladly accepted ). My focus is to keep costs as close to zero as possible, let nature do the work. :) Just waiting for the warm weather to wake up the turf......See MoreConsiderations when living in the tropics
Comments (7)Hi Dave, I live in a true tropical climate like you so I'd like to answer some of your questions: #1. Since there are no "seasons", per se, except more and less rainy, do I need to worry about when I plant/harvest things? Generally no. So long as you water your plants, there should be no need to sow during a specific season (dry or wet season). However, it is good practice to sow during monsoon/rainy season (wettest months) as you won't have to worry about irrigation during the driest months. #3. Are there some things you just shouldn't even attempt in tropical areas? I've actually attempted to grow an apple tree from a grocery Fuji apple seed. I have been successful and until now, my apple tree is still alive. It's already 1 1/2 year old and it is more than 6 ft tall already. It looks kind off 'confused' with the climate though as it regularly experiences browning/curling of leaves and defoliation from time to time. It's probably getting tired not having 'rested' for more than a year (no 'dormant' period as there is no winter). I don't care if it doesn't flower or bear fruit. I'm ecstatic just having it in my garden as I haven't heard anybody in our country who has an apple tree in their backyard. tropical...See MoreVacation home: golf course vs ski slope
Comments (16)We've owned property at a ski area for almost 20 years, first a condo and then a single family home. Both have had views of the slopes, although the house was more distant. Most skiers prefer a ski slope view simply for the ability to look out and see the mountain conditions in the morning. In fact, we are building now and my SIL's only crieria when we were looking for a lot is that we be able to see if the gondola was running from the house (closes in high wind) and if the mountaintop is socked in with clouds. We live 1200 miles away, but the distance hasn't prevented us from getting there often 3 -6 weeks a year. Back when we had the condo (and a child in college) we did have it in the rental pool with no problems. Renters tend to prefer the ski area view. And the closer to the slopes, the better. When we bought the house, we rented out the caretaker's apartment on a long term basis for several years. As far as light from night skiing it depends on the distance from the slopes. SlopeSide it will be bright, but more than a couple of blocks away it shouldn't be a problem. Usually, in areas with night skiing, it ends around 9:00 or 10:00, so not late into the night. Our area also has torchlight parades down the mountain and sometimes fireworks on holidays. It's fun to be able to watch those from the comfort of your own place....See Moreshiltsy
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