We moved from a home with a small well established yard to a new expansive space. Same zone but drastically different soil and exposures. Hard scape is mostly done - so we’re excited to start planting. My daughter and I are bonding over gardening videos in a search for drought resistant plants that can endure rocky windy Ellis County. I think we’re gonna try the Gaura and Tickseed! Great job with your channel!
I love that you’re bonding with your daughter over gardening. So far I have found tickseed and gaura very resilient. So many great native options that will perform well. Careful, you might develop a habit😝Happy gardening💗
I love this video! Great information and nicely explained. Not to mention, your design is also beautifully made. We are working on one new area and after this past summer and water restrictions there's not a lot of grass but just the same, the weed killing is necessary. 🌾🌿🌾🍃
Thanks for taking the time to encourage my friend! Glad you found the video informative. I love sharing what I learn and often wonder if it’s coming across as clearly as hoped. Rain runoff really drove this design as my grass wouldn’t grow there and it was so weedy. Figured I’d quit fighting it and just work with the runoff. 😊
Well done! Looking forward to seeing it fill in! Did you get your stones at Farr's? I agree... weed barrier is a nightmare. It's how we went to begin with and I am little by little getting it up over the last couple of years. Annoying beyond belief when I go to plant something and I have to get that out first. Love your limestone border.
I did get the stone at Farrs and she was so good to let me pick the pieces I wanted from the pallet. I have done some sheet mulching with cardboard, but not sure it was really worth the extra step, instead of just adding a decent layer of mulch. Have you tried it? Any thoughts?
@@theplantninja-texasgardener They are great. All of the crushed limestone in our backyard (I think 9yards total) came from them. We did layers of cardboard and newspaper AND the stupid weed block. Also... we have a truck and utility trailer should you ever need. We need to mulch desperately. Two years of the hubs being away and me not being able to keep up is taking it's toll right now. Getting there little by little.
@@jeanflores2242 just thinking of moving 9 yards of gravel makes my back hurt! I might have to steal you and your trailer away next time I head up to the restore in Waco or Austin!
I was wondering if the solarization turned the grass into that brown soil that you see in the video, or do you have to remove the dead grass after you take off the plastic sheet?
Great question! I did rake up the dead grass, but it’s pretty easy. I suppose you could just till the dead grass in to add nutrients to the soil as well.
There are three 10ft spartan junipers in a line along the fence. I think that’s what you’re talking about. These are nonnative and can reach 20ft. They tend to stay 3ft x 5ft in width. They do very well as long as you amend your soil to be well draining. I often do this by tilling in expanded shale. I also have several scattered dwarf yaupon hollies that are native and max out around 4ft x 4ft.
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Outstanding work out there! Thanks for sharing and stay blessed!
-Calvin
This summer has been brutal! Trying to catch before winter hits! Hope you are well Calvin!
Good job babe, what a difference from the then to now!😘
Thanks mom! Love you!
Thank you for the informative and inspiring video. All of your ideas are now added to my to-do list. Thank you for the marching orders. Best wishes.
Alright! I’m excited that you feel motivated to move forward and I’m glad the videos offer some insight on how to get er’ done🙌
We moved from a home with a small well established yard to a new expansive space. Same zone but drastically different soil and exposures. Hard scape is mostly done - so we’re excited to start planting. My daughter and I are bonding over gardening videos in a search for drought resistant plants that can endure rocky windy Ellis County. I think we’re gonna try the Gaura and Tickseed! Great job with your channel!
I love that you’re bonding with your daughter over gardening. So far I have found tickseed and gaura very resilient. So many great native options that will perform well. Careful, you might develop a habit😝Happy gardening💗
So many helpful ideas!!
Thanks! I have a thing for expanded shale🤣
I love this video! Great information and nicely explained. Not to mention, your design is also beautifully made.
We are working on one new area and after this past summer and water restrictions there's not a lot of grass but just the same, the weed killing is necessary. 🌾🌿🌾🍃
Thanks for taking the time to encourage my friend! Glad you found the video informative. I love sharing what I learn and often wonder if it’s coming across as clearly as hoped. Rain runoff really drove this design as my grass wouldn’t grow there and it was so weedy. Figured I’d quit fighting it and just work with the runoff. 😊
@@theplantninja-texasgardener 😲😅 well.... best solution ever!
Well done! Looking forward to seeing it fill in! Did you get your stones at Farr's? I agree... weed barrier is a nightmare. It's how we went to begin with and I am little by little getting it up over the last couple of years. Annoying beyond belief when I go to plant something and I have to get that out first. Love your limestone border.
I did get the stone at Farrs and she was so good to let me pick the pieces I wanted from the pallet. I have done some sheet mulching with cardboard, but not sure it was really worth the extra step, instead of just adding a decent layer of mulch. Have you tried it? Any thoughts?
@@theplantninja-texasgardener They are great. All of the crushed limestone in our backyard (I think 9yards total) came from them. We did layers of cardboard and newspaper AND the stupid weed block. Also... we have a truck and utility trailer should you ever need. We need to mulch desperately. Two years of the hubs being away and me not being able to keep up is taking it's toll right now. Getting there little by little.
@@jeanflores2242 just thinking of moving 9 yards of gravel makes my back hurt! I might have to steal you and your trailer away next time I head up to the restore in Waco or Austin!
Any time. Girls Field Trip! I'm in @@theplantninja-texasgardener
I love the Restore. Never been to the Waco one !
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I was wondering if the solarization turned the grass into that brown soil that you see in the video, or do you have to remove the dead grass after you take off the plastic sheet?
Great question! I did rake up the dead grass, but it’s pretty easy. I suppose you could just till the dead grass in to add nutrients to the soil as well.
Can you tell me what the dwarf looking pines are along the fence
There are three 10ft spartan junipers in a line along the fence. I think that’s what you’re talking about. These are nonnative and can reach 20ft. They tend to stay 3ft x 5ft in width. They do very well as long as you amend your soil to be well draining. I often do this by tilling in expanded shale.
I also have several scattered dwarf yaupon hollies that are native and max out around 4ft x 4ft.
www.thisoldhouse.com/gardening/reviews/spartan-juniper-trees
@@theplantninja-texasgardener Thank you 🙏🏽