tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post1712231425689772826..comments2023-08-21T13:12:53.847-04:00Comments on .09 Acres: November Update.09 Acreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-13078738591338040592010-12-19T02:11:51.695-05:002010-12-19T02:11:51.695-05:00@Bill in Detroit, I have both raised beds and some...@Bill in Detroit, I have both raised beds and some row crops. For years, the yard was full of weeds that would just get mowed and string trimmed after they were already knee high. So years worth of seed dropping... ick! We started by pulling the weeds, and pulling the weeds, and pulling the weeds. Eventually we started forming the rows which helped bury some of those seeds. We've tried layering newspaper, then using weed control cloth on top of the rows. It works ok. I find the best way is to just use a hula hoe right after the first rain, when the weeds start to sprout. It's important to do that before the weeds have matured enough to drop seeds. After that initial knock down, the weeds are very manageable and it only takes a few minutes here and there to pull them as they sprout. I've even managed to stop some grass that way as well.ThePioneerWay.comhttp://thepioneerway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-68976838113930563272010-12-12T19:43:10.334-05:002010-12-12T19:43:10.334-05:00IF (big 'if') clobbering the grass is impo...IF (big 'if') clobbering the grass is important to you, cover the ground with landscape cloth and a mulch of at least 4" of gravel. Then you will only have to spray for it once in a while. ;-) <br /><br />Otherwise, just nail it hard with the string trimmer and accept that it is going to find its way into your planting beds unless you put flashing 18" below grade when you installed the beds. <br /><br />Most people skip this step. :-0<br /><br />Seriously, grass can travel 10' under concrete and emerge on the other side, ready to go. Just keep the soil in the beds loose so it will be relatively easy to pull it as it shows up.Bill in Detroithttp://nmwoodworks.com/gardening/help-wanted/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-63209924814587482062010-12-11T18:23:01.757-05:002010-12-11T18:23:01.757-05:00Todd,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm gla...Todd,<br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm glad to hear you are going to find a spot for your potted pomegranate. I've been very surprised and pleased by this tree. It needs no regular pruning or spraying (which I would never do!), hasn't been bothered by any pests, and just keeps excelling. This pomegranate rivals my fig trees for best no-care fruit tree in my yard..09 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-71975860633347264872010-12-11T13:29:32.419-05:002010-12-11T13:29:32.419-05:00I'm pleased to see that you have stepped away ...I'm pleased to see that you have stepped away from traditional mainstream yard decor and wandered into the realms of beneficial planting. Such a treasure!<br /><br />You have a popular little pomegranate tree, and I'm glad to see it's producing. I have so many fond memories of picking pomegranates on the way home from school, then getting in trouble for staining my clothes! <br /><br />Like you, I too have a small pomegranate tree that has been potted for years. Recent turnover with some old trees in the orchard has opened up a couple of good places to plant it and I just might stick that little guy in the ground this weekend.<br /><br />-toddThePioneerWay.comhttp://thepioneerway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-39071374974044662252010-12-08T17:53:34.550-05:002010-12-08T17:53:34.550-05:00Looking forward to lending you guys a hand. I onl...Looking forward to lending you guys a hand. I only request that I not find you climbing 25-foot trees with a chainsaw in one arm at the age of 73, a la Grampa!.09 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-18408735804010571822010-12-08T14:33:36.579-05:002010-12-08T14:33:36.579-05:00Dave, I'm so impressed what you,ve accomplishe...Dave, I'm so impressed what you,ve accomplished in your yard. When I start planting fruit trees, I'll tap into your experience to help me select appropriate specimens. FaatsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-71123068923598183202010-11-09T17:53:16.521-05:002010-11-09T17:53:16.521-05:00The pomegranate has been a fun "experiment&qu...The pomegranate has been a fun "experiment". As I mentioned in the post, it was in a pot for 4 years. I kept pruning it to keep it from getting leggy. Finally, it started to bloom and fruit this year. It is planted in a sunny and sheltered location, so I'm hoping it does well over the winter. It's definitely worth giving it a try! <br /><br />Figs will bear fruit fairly early. If taken from a cutting, most plants will fruit the next year. So hopefully you'll have fresh figs next summer. As for the grass, you might be right..09 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-76196402155786332312010-11-09T10:26:14.697-05:002010-11-09T10:26:14.697-05:00I'm impressed with what you have growing in yo...I'm impressed with what you have growing in your garden/yard. You really have a green thumb! I was interested by the pomagranite bush. I had no idea that would grow around here. I might try that one myself. The fig trees are doing very well too! I have one brown turkey fig tree that I planted earlier this year. Do you know how old a tree has to be before you get any figs from it?<br /><br />Keep up the great job, and don't worry about "killing" the grass. It's enough if you can just control it. I gave up trying to kill it. It gives me more time for my garden.<br /><br />Have a great vegetable gardening day!Veggie PAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250455377130668508noreply@blogger.com