Getting close to finishing off this years pond restoration effort. Have applied final layer of dirt (1-2inches) to lower section of pond. We then reseeded this section running a chain harrow over ground to create ‘furrows’, hand spreading seed and then running vehicle over ground to compress seed into...
Land Restoration-2013
Fire Ant Control after rains
After recent mowing of side fields and rain we are at last seeing fire ant mounds – why is this good news, surely it’s better to not see fire ants? Well, just cause you don’t seem them doesn’t mean they are not there! When in drought they go deep...
Weeding effort
Well, looks like hot summer has taken its toll on a lot of the weeds but not on the broomweed and ragweed (at least that’s what I assume they are). While an important part of land restoration I have started mowing these as well before they go into flower...
Seeding/Weed Control
As part of wildlife and land restoration we control and sowing of native seeds is part of our program. We want to minimize use of poisons in order to protect wildlife and trees, but I am not sure how much we can accomplish without applying poison. For now we...
Pond Restoration – Images
Took some macro photos of insects and bugs in wildflowers growing along edge of newly restored pond edge. Amazing how much life there is in such a little space!
Reseed effort
While wildflowers are looking really pretty at the moment we still have a lot of weeds – I am assured this is all part of the restoration process. Already after only one year we can see a lot of native grasses starting to pop up. One of our challenges...
Bird Sanctuary
Over spring we have been trying to control weeds all across property including the birding designated area. We are also wanting to plant native trees, grasses and shrubs in this area (concentrated planting) to help attract different species of birds. The chosen area is close (right above) the water...
Thistle control
May 14th, another section mowed – this area was totally dominated by thich wall of thistle. This will most probably be last time I can mow in this area as the other flowers are starting to pop up and we don’t want to loose their seed.
Being a steward of the land
Came across this Texas Parks and Wildlife video today and thought I would share. Here in Dripping Springs we should all be aware of the Edwards Plateau – it is a rare area indeed and sadly urbanization is not helping. It is sad to think that only 1% of...
Grow Native Wildflowers
Interesting article and website in general http://www.seedsource.com/garden/planting.asp#