Nothing grows in my yard.
David Taylor
7 years ago
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Glenn Jones(9b)
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My yard revamp / Sod install
Comments (4)KBG mix (Award, Touchdown, NuGlade and a 4th that I cannot recall). Yeah, I used a combo of the skid steer and elbow grease to level it out. Dragging the bucket backwards is how I did it, but with the soil being so heavy from the rain, the bucket/hydraulics didn't have enough weight/power to be as effective as I thought. I definitely wouldn't suggest doing it the way I did, nor would I do it the same if I had to again. It was a first timer project and I wanted to stay under a certain budget (which meant doing all work myself and "improvising" where I needed to i.e. grading with a steer skid instead of a more recommended method) and giving my daughter a lawn to play on for the summer. Hopefully all will be well in the upcoming year...it'll be a test of time for my soil as well as the sod. I knew something was going on under my soil since it was beyond horrible. When I tilled the soil...See MoreI need help identifying this strange plant growing in my yard
Comments (6)For newcomers this site is actually pretty hard to navigate, edit, post and upload pictures. But since we are on the topic of Velvet Leaf and in light of the toilet paper madness because of covid19, I just gotta say.... If we ever DO have to worry about toilet paper shortages... (which is NOT at this time btw) I would just forage around for this plant! The leaves make an acceptable wipe (or so I heard)....See MoreNothing Will Grow On My City Patio
Comments (6)There are a few things to look at. The first one, I agree, is light. Look for shade loving plants like hosta, impatiens, heuchera. You can do a google search for shade perennials, annuals, even small shrubs. The next thing is the drainage. Even if you use a lightweight potting soil, which is generally recommended for containers (not garden soil or topsoil), it must have good drainage. Do the pots drain well and then make sure the water does not sit in saucers below it for a long time. On the other hand, if the water drains out quickly and the soil dries out, this is not good either. Some folks use the potting soil with moisture retentive crystals in there. Also some compost added to the container will help retain some moisture. You should be checking the moisture content daily if you can. Use you finger or a moisture meter. The next thing is fertilizer or feeding. Plants in containers need this. I like organic but there are synthetic slow release granules or liquids; but DO NOT over fertilize. If your plants are dying within one month, I don't think it's a LACK of nutrients, but maybe over fertilizing which can "burn" a plant. What I suggest is to make sure the soil is pretty light and fluffy, add some compost (you can buy it), maybe 1/4 of what's in the container. Check the drainage before you plant something new. Get some organic fertilizers and follow instructions carefully, don't overdo it. Maybe get a cheap book on organic gardening in containers or balcony gardening or something like that. I think you will be successful! laurie...See MoreSome macro shots from what's growing in my yard...
Comments (1)Very nice, thanks. tj...See Moredirtygardener73
7 years agoGlenn Jones(9b)
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoDavid Taylor
7 years agoGlenn Jones(9b)
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