Bamboo: Phyllostachys rubromarginata
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Bamboo: Phyllostachys rubromarginata
This was one of my projects earlier this year and thought some of you would enjoy some pics!
May 6, 2007
May 7, 2007 (4" of rain last night)
May 12, 2007
Added 2.6 tons of sandy loam, 18 cubic ft of compost, countless shovels of dirt
May 6, 2007
May 7, 2007 (4" of rain last night)
May 12, 2007
Added 2.6 tons of sandy loam, 18 cubic ft of compost, countless shovels of dirt
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Benjamin Green
Thanks guys!
This seems to be the year of the shovel for me.
Hopefully next year I will be able to enjoy everything a little more... mmmm probally not I will have more projects by then, lol.
Just give me a shout Kansas... The timbers are easy and close to find, but we had to road hut for the Massasauga.
This seems to be the year of the shovel for me.
Hopefully next year I will be able to enjoy everything a little more... mmmm probally not I will have more projects by then, lol.
Just give me a shout Kansas... The timbers are easy and close to find, but we had to road hut for the Massasauga.
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Benjamin Green
Well I just like to keep on digging so here is my latest project.
I am happy it's on the down hill slide now!! You can see the wheelbarrel ramp in the bottom two pics.
The planter is 5' wide and 15' 6" long. Most of my potted plants now have a home! This area gets full sun to about 2:30pm. My canna musafolia should have great spot now! Next year I should be close to having all the hardscaping finished and finally start a fresh lawn. woo hoo!
I am happy it's on the down hill slide now!! You can see the wheelbarrel ramp in the bottom two pics.
The planter is 5' wide and 15' 6" long. Most of my potted plants now have a home! This area gets full sun to about 2:30pm. My canna musafolia should have great spot now! Next year I should be close to having all the hardscaping finished and finally start a fresh lawn. woo hoo!
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Benjamin Green
That planter is quite the job. Can you post a pic when the plants are in. I understand the amount of work involved.
I have been working on a raised flower bed that is triangular and about 16' long and 3' wide at one end and 16' wide at the other. It has kept me busy working at it, but is almost finished. About 10 wheelbarrows of dirt to go and the last 8' of side to build.
Allen
I have been working on a raised flower bed that is triangular and about 16' long and 3' wide at one end and 16' wide at the other. It has kept me busy working at it, but is almost finished. About 10 wheelbarrows of dirt to go and the last 8' of side to build.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
That planter is quite the job. Can you post a pic when the plants are in. I understand the amount of work involved.
I have been working on a raised flower bed that is triangular and about 16' long and 3' wide at one end and 16' wide at the other. It has kept me busy working at it, but is almost finished. About 10 wheelbarrows of dirt to go and the last 8' of side to build.
Allen
I have been working on a raised flower bed that is triangular and about 16' long and 3' wide at one end and 16' wide at the other. It has kept me busy working at it, but is almost finished. About 10 wheelbarrows of dirt to go and the last 8' of side to build.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
I don't see why not! Just have to watch it because they are all nice and warm. Move a little faster than May when we normally go out.Kansas wrote:Would this time of year be good to spot the Timbers? I hear they sometimes come out in the evening up around you.
Here are a few pics of one we found:
http://benjgreen.homestead.com/Rattlesnakes.html
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Benjamin Green
I will post plenty of pics. Most of the plants I like I have to dig them back up in the fall.Alchris wrote:That planter is quite the job. Can you post a pic when the plants are in. I understand the amount of work involved.
I have been working on a raised flower bed that is triangular and about 16' long and 3' wide at one end and 16' wide at the other. It has kept me busy working at it, but is almost finished. About 10 wheelbarrows of dirt to go and the last 8' of side to build.
Allen
I may add a few today, but not sure if it will really get planted until next spring.
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Benjamin Green
Yea, those first two are "CaneBrake" Timber Rattlers. The other two are Prarie Rattlers which I hunt for in Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
The problem with Timbers are the camo they use make it hard to find. The Prarie Rattlers, when I find them are very easy if it was a wet Winter out West (green grass, grey Rattler).
So you can take me RIGHT TO THEM? Reason I ask is that I get told by folks all the time that they have them, then I go out there and I don't see any or even where they might be. THen after talking to them longer they tell me they last seen one about 10 years ago
The problem with Timbers are the camo they use make it hard to find. The Prarie Rattlers, when I find them are very easy if it was a wet Winter out West (green grass, grey Rattler).
So you can take me RIGHT TO THEM? Reason I ask is that I get told by folks all the time that they have them, then I go out there and I don't see any or even where they might be. THen after talking to them longer they tell me they last seen one about 10 years ago
Very Nice. What finish are you planning for the planter?
I hope that the majesty palm holds up better than the Livistona chinensis palms I put in my flower bed. This year we have had a lot of Strong East and South East winds which have flattened the fronds against my garage.
If it ever stops raining, I will get the last of the dirt hauled and post a pic or 2.
Allen
I hope that the majesty palm holds up better than the Livistona chinensis palms I put in my flower bed. This year we have had a lot of Strong East and South East winds which have flattened the fronds against my garage.
If it ever stops raining, I will get the last of the dirt hauled and post a pic or 2.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Updated shots
Here are a few shots to show the bamboo growth near the surface:
And some new bamboo Phyllostachys aurosulcata waiting untill the temps cool back down from 95 plus
And some new bamboo Phyllostachys aurosulcata waiting untill the temps cool back down from 95 plus
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Benjamin Green
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