Seeking6 Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, rico said: Well my lawn got it's first cut today. And while I was at it I tilled the garden. 83 degrees as I type. Supposed to be back down to freezing by mid week. I'm waiting out this last cold shot mid week and tomatoes and peppers going in next weekend. Ready to start the T-65-80 window on my Goliath Hybrid's. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, rico said: Well my lawn got it's first cut today. And while I was at it I tilled the garden. 83 degrees as I type. Supposed to be back down to freezing by mid week. Same here. Also gave the landscaping a shot of weed killer and fungicide, started tilling some bare spots in the grass and reinforced the corner of a retention wall that a contractor left. Had dirt washing around the corner. On the bright side, discovered that my 10 year old is both strong enough and pretty good at mixing a 5 gallon bucket of quick set cement. Bout time I got some return on that investment. He’s getting drafted next time I’ve got drywall mud to mix. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 2 hours ago, rico said: Well my lawn got it's first cut today. And while I was at it I tilled the garden. 83 degrees as I type. Supposed to be back down to freezing by mid week. Mowed mine the other day. Today we planted 31 trees with tons more to go. Trying to get a wind break/road break. We need to finish the trees and then next we will move to tilling up the garden. Too much to do in too little time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: Mowed mine the other day. Today we planted 31 trees with tons more to go. Trying to get a wind break/road break. We need to finish the trees and then next we will move to tilling up the garden. Too much to do in too little time! What kind of trees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, rico said: What kind of trees? Giant arborvitaes and leyland cypress. Edited April 24, 2022 by FritzIam4IU 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: Giant arborvitaes and leyland cypress. When you say giant are you talking more than 10 feet? Looking for options to have a fence like feel without having a fence and I keep hearing about arborvitaes as a great option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Seeking6 said: When you say giant are you talking more than 10 feet? Looking for options to have a fence like feel without having a fence and I keep hearing about arborvitaes as a great option. If you want 10-15 feet tall get regular arborvitaes. The "giant" versions can get 50 feet tall. We live out in the country so we want them big ha. They are only like 8 inches tall right now though. Edited April 24, 2022 by FritzIam4IU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 Who has been busy in their yard lately? This past weekend I edged and enlarged some of my beds preparing for mulch. Wife planted some annuals. I'm thinking 2-3 yards of mulch for one of these upcoming weekends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 Garden going in tomorrow. So far have herbs and lettuce in pots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: Garden going in tomorrow. So far have herbs and lettuce in pots. My herb pot went on the patio this weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Reacher said: My herb pot went on the patio this weekend! Fresh basil is the best. Had a fresh garden salad with basil and lemon vinegarrette a couple nights ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: Fresh basil is the best. Had a fresh garden salad with basil and lemon vinegarrette a couple nights ago. I've been eating green onions from my garden for a week already. Just waiting for the Romaine to get going. Hoping this hot spell won't ruin it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Reacher said: I've been eating green onions from my garden for a week already. Just waiting for the Romaine to get going. Hoping this hot spell won't ruin it. I'm trying something new this year and bought some leeks to plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 Speaking of basil, we have a trough style flower planter. In addition to plants we are going to try continously planting basil seed and picking before they start to bolt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Reacher said: Who has been busy in their yard lately? This past weekend I edged and enlarged some of my beds preparing for mulch. Wife planted some annuals. I'm thinking 2-3 yards of mulch for one of these upcoming weekends. I have my tomato and peppers in. The seeds we started around April 1st have been hit and miss. Couple just died last night. Could be wind or high temps but feeling good just to get them going. Going to help my Aunt tomorrow get most of her stuff in...which is ultimately mine and friends stuff. 70 years old and can barely walk for time being but we have 10 Beefsteak and Goliath Hybrids going into tomorrow....as well as Peppers. Holding off on zucchini, squash, radishes and things. Just want to get the main guests of the summer going. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Finished up the main garden this weekend. Still planting some pumpkins, strawberries, melons in other areas. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 hours ago, FritzIam4IU said: Finished up the main garden this weekend. Still planting some pumpkins, strawberries, melons in other areas. Looks great! Beautiful day to get the hands dirty too. Have a few more to go on my end but for the most part done. Now it's up to Mother Nature and the Garden Gods. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 I finished the edging of my beds, planting of annuals and Mulch last weekend. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Came home to some pretty heavy growth of our flowers and herbs. The terrace irrigation system and late May sunshine works wonders when you are gone for 10 days. Almost didn’t recognize a couple plants. It looks like it’s going to be even more of a jungle this year. I planted several tender lettuces from seed and we now have way too much lettuce. My wife bagged some up for the neighbors last night. Haven’t planted tomatoes or peppers yet, and am not sure I’m going to. The tomatoes take up so much space and get really busted looking towards the end of summer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Lostin76 said: Haven’t planted tomatoes or peppers yet, and am not sure I’m going to. The tomatoes take up so much space and get really busted looking towards the end of summer. A garden without maters and peppers? Blasphemy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 hours ago, rico said: A garden without maters and peppers? Blasphemy. I know! Am just not sure I have space for them. I’ll probably cave and plant at least one mater plant. I’m weak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 Some of my plants and a shot of the garden. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, rico said: Some of my plants and a shot of the garden. Really nice pics, Rico! Especially like your peonies... and other flowers. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Guess I'm going to have to add a Thai Basil plant and learn how to make Thai food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted June 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 @rico inspired me. Some flower pics from the yard- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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