And the mulching continues...

15 years ago

After our last mulching project we still had zillions of yards of mulch left so we started refreshing some other beds and extending and joining a few. Because our yard is so large, I have tried to create beds that don't need edging or much work with a weed wacker. It already takes half a day to mow so I don't want to add to the workload for the DH. I think they turned out nicely. This is the south side of our property, where we have spent the last several years battling air potato and other invasives. It is really starting to look nice.

It was a great morning to work in the yard. Overcast but not too cold. I also moved some apidistra (cast iron plant) and anise that were in too much sun after a tree died. the morning just flew by.

Melissa

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gardencpa
Original Author
15 years ago
Here is what it looked like a few years ago. These are not the exact same view but it is the same area.
gatormomx2
15 years ago
Way to go!
You have made tremendous progress in a short time.
Lookin' good!
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annafl
15 years ago
Oh, Melissa, it looks fantabulous!!! What a difference your hard work has made. Such a perfect yard for anything you'd want to do with it. Trees make such a difference to me. So nice they are on the periphery to provide a great backdrop to everything else.

Have you thought about getting a chipper? Eventually you might have to thin out the smaller oaks and limb some of them up, and it might be an easy way to recycle/ reuse. My DH tinkers with a small one. We have lots of trees, but nothing like the expanse you have. I was just thinking it might be nice to cull some of the smaller ones out while they are still easy to cut down. Every year brings a lot of new growth at that stage in development.

Anyway, keep posting! I love seeing what you are doing with your beautiful yard. A wonderful creation in progress.

Anna
gardencpa
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks! That is high praise from two of my favorite gardeners!

Anna, DH rented a chipper a while back to see if he would be interested in getting one. The noise and the time it takes to chip vs. the output didn't thrill him. So we will probably stick with our combination of burning and/or tossing stuff on the humongous pile that is way in the back.

When we were examining our handy work yesterday, he said he was going to spend some time soon taking out some of the smaller camphor trees back there. We are working slowly on that because we don't want to give up the shade over there so we take some down and wait to let the other trees fill in. Rinse and repeat. :o)

Melissa
annafl
15 years ago
Melissa, I didn't see your response earlier. I agree, the chippers are really loud. You are lucky you have so much land that you have hideaway places for that. That is definitely the best of all options.

Shade is definitely a valuable asset that I protect in my yard. Sounds like you are thinking of everything and managing it all so well!

I congratulate you again on your great progress and your creation. Can't wait to see more next time.

Anna
gardencpa
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Anna! The mulch pile is officially gone as of today. DH spread the rest of it on the path that leads to the back half of the property. We had some really good rain yesterday to help settle down the already-spread-out mulch so it is looking good and should be ready for planting soon.

Melissa