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"I appreciate this discussion as i'm overdue to protect my tomatoes and looking for less expensive options. good to learn that the sprawl is better. not my traditional method but this year used straw (was shocked at that price) underneath and let…"
"Hi Christie. I too am trying to understand what communication is private. When I'm able to get a truck, I'd like to get some manure but it won't likely be anytime in next month due some other activities that are occuring. "
"Anthea, I have yet to stop by see your progress in Sun City. While visiting a client last year, I think I passed your place but not sure if I'd ever locate you again.
I'f you'd like to split a truck load of manure, I could help load and unload; four…"
I'f you'd like to split a truck load of manure, I could help load and unload; four…"
"So glad to stumble back into this string and discover your recent post. I would be interested in getting some manure if I'm able to borrow a truck. What would suit you?
I'm not far west. 43rd Ave and Glendale area."
I'm not far west. 43rd Ave and Glendale area."
"Hi Christopher. Don't know that we've met personally although have been a member for couple yrs. I'm requesting to 'friend' you as I see you've become active in at least getting some classes announced and organized wish to communicate about this…"
"Hi Mary Ann,
Another discussion might be of help to you.
http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-plant-a-...
Possibly the alfafa suggestion would be the most appropriate for you, but read through."
Another discussion might be of help to you.
http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-plant-a-...
Possibly the alfafa suggestion would be the most appropriate for you, but read through."
I have sm yard and wanted to plant a cover crop yet this yr if not too late . I welcome feedback. Is there enough time yet to get benefit of both Nitrogen and aeration of the clay soil? Would you recommend red clover, hairy…
"Thank you all for taking the time to share.
I don't have palm trees, thank God. But wasn't sure when they were more likely to 'sow their seed' and whether the actual trunk was useful or something to avoid. I'm still pulling up blades of Palm that…"
I don't have palm trees, thank God. But wasn't sure when they were more likely to 'sow their seed' and whether the actual trunk was useful or something to avoid. I'm still pulling up blades of Palm that…"
"Hi Linda, and All,
The bunnies definetly like young and new - if the problem is a real pain, I put short 'chicken wire' hats over new growth/transplants until the plants reach up taller. That seems to distract the bunnies long enough for them to…"
The bunnies definetly like young and new - if the problem is a real pain, I put short 'chicken wire' hats over new growth/transplants until the plants reach up taller. That seems to distract the bunnies long enough for them to…"
"any chance of it helping with rabbits or do you other suggestion on that. Most of my varied planting are outside of walled in fence. Not gotten up fencing around them individually yet and everyday I see the effects of some thing's munching.…"
"You are welcome :-) I love cats (along with just about every other critter), just not digging in the yard."
"Cathy,Interesting variation on a theme! thanks
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"Hi Linda,
Regarding cats - without harming them - I read a number of years ago of a technique, and have used it successfully to keep roaming cats out of the beds. Looks funky but works great without damage. Purchase very cheap, in large enough…"
Regarding cats - without harming them - I read a number of years ago of a technique, and have used it successfully to keep roaming cats out of the beds. Looks funky but works great without damage. Purchase very cheap, in large enough…"
"I use cut palm fronds to create more shade around beds and propped up against white fence wall behind beds to cut back on harsh light and heat from wall. I also use palm on ground around bed instead of hay ( not the sharp spiky palm fronds though…"
"My beds were originally filled with a mixture that contained palm. It takes forever to break down, but does hold water well."
"Hi Mary Ann,
Palm is essentially a very tall piece of grass - may not make good mulch if that is what you are looking for - it can certainly be chopped up. I can't think of a problem with eucalytis. Oleander is a NO/NO, any fruit tree is fine. …"
Palm is essentially a very tall piece of grass - may not make good mulch if that is what you are looking for - it can certainly be chopped up. I can't think of a problem with eucalytis. Oleander is a NO/NO, any fruit tree is fine. …"
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