Who else goes any real gardening?

[freeadultcontent]

Just curious who likes to do the whole garden thing like I do.

I am more into the whole edible growing myself, nearly everything in my yard generally is either edible or was already here. Only real exception is some climbing roses we put on the fence.

[Holly]

Me. I do the flower/landscaping thing, but I also grow veggies, too. All my climbing roses are blooming right now, as well. This is the only time of year that they *all* bloom together.

As a matter of fact, I spent all day yesterday getting an area ready and then putting out tomato plants, and I'm blistered bigtime.

[gwilkins]

If you have children it's a great way to spend some time with them.
Shows them the value of hard work and being responsible as if you make them care for it while things are growing.

[PrivateIvy]

I'm a landscaping nut....perennials and annuals..potted and hanging ...ponds, koi, river rocks , stepping stones..etc.etc. I LOVE making it cozy and a well landscaped spot can be very peaceful ...it's my getaway from all this

Ivy

[John Hughes]

I have an Indoor garden here in Cali.

[tootie]

I love growing herbs and vegetables. I'm all about the edible stuff, too.

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by John Hughes
I have an Indoor garden here in Cali.

I knew some of you would pop out.

[angelsofporn]

i have avacodo and citrus groves..kinda like a massive garden

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by PrivateIvy
I'm a landscaping nut....perennials and annuals..potted and hanging ...ponds, koi, river rocks , stepping stones..etc.etc. I LOVE making it cozy and a well landscaped spot can be very peaceful ...it's my getaway from all this

Ivy

Did you put in your own pond?

I have been seriously considering adding a couple. I do not think I would want one of the pre molded ones unless someone lets me know why they are worth it.

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by angelsofporn
i have avacodo and citrus groves..kinda like a massive garden

Damn I would love to have enough room for a few avacodo trees.

[Holly]

Originally posted by freeadultcontent
Did you put in your own pond?

I have been seriously considering adding a couple. I do not think I would want one of the pre molded ones unless someone lets me know why they are worth it.

Because digging a hole and plopping a molded one into the ground is 10,000 times easier than trying to dig it yourself. Unless you want boring round, just getting the shape right is a bitch. Then, depending on what you are planting in it, most of the aquatic plants all have to be placed at different levels, which means you will also have to dig out and shape "shelves" all the way around it. Plus, if your liner ever gets a hole in it, then the whole thing will drain.

I've done both, and there is no way in hell I'd ever dig one again.

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by Holly
Because digging a hole and plopping a molded one into the ground is 10,000 times easier than trying to dig it yourself. Unless you want boring round, just getting the shape right is a bitch. Then, depending on what you are planting in it, most of the aquatic plants all have to be placed at different levels, which means you will also have to dig out and shape "shelves" all the way around it. Plus, if your liner ever gets a hole in it, then the whole thing will drain.

I've done both, and there is no way in hell I'd ever dig one again.

Ok but if you get a molded one dont you still have to dig the hole in the shape of the mold anyways, assuming you dont want an above ground pond?

As for the shelving yes I can see the point there. Same with holes in the liner.

[Holly]

Originally posted by freeadultcontent
Ok but if you get a molded one dont you still have to dig the hole in the shape of the mold anyways, assuming you dont want an above ground pond?

As for the shelving yes I can see the point there. Same with holes in the liner.

You do have to dig the hole in that general shape, but it's not hard. The last one I did came with a paper cutout that you just put on the ground and traced around with your shovel. If not, you just flip it upside down, put it on the ground, and trace the edges.

You don't have to dig the hole "exactly" like the pond shape. Just get it wide enough and deep enough to fit the mold in, then you can fill in around the edges with the dirt you shoveled out to make it fit snuggly. And the molded ones already have the correct planting height shelves made into them.

[Joesho]

I garden

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by Joesho
I garden

Im not talking about the hydroponic types of gardening, or those whos ideas of gardening include 1000+ watt HPS or SV lights.

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by Holly
You do have to dig the hole in that general shape, but it's not hard. The last one I did came with a paper cutout that you just put on the ground and traced around with your shovel. If not, you just flip it upside down, put it on the ground, and trace the edges.

You don't have to dig the hole "exactly" like the pond shape. Just get it wide enough and deep enough to fit the mold in, then you can fill in around the edges with the dirt you shoveled out to make it fit snuggly. And the molded ones already have the correct planting height shelves made into them.

Ok simple question, can I use a bobcat and just make a hole then put back any extra dirt that I may need?

[PrivateIvy]

Originally posted by Holly
Because digging a hole and plopping a molded one into the ground is 10,000 times easier than trying to dig it yourself. Unless you want boring round, just getting the shape right is a bitch. Then, depending on what you are planting in it, most of the aquatic plants all have to be placed at different levels, which means you will also have to dig out and shape "shelves" all the way around it. Plus, if your liner ever gets a hole in it, then the whole thing will drain.

I've done both, and there is no way in hell I'd ever dig one again.

EXACTLY what she said !!!!

Ivy

[Holly]

Originally posted by freeadultcontent
Ok simple question, can I use a bobcat and just make a hole then put back any extra dirt that I may need?

I don't see why not. If you're making a small one, it might be more trouble than it's worth, but if it's a big one, then that would probably be an easy way to save yourself all the digging. And big ones are *much* easier to maintain and keep the water right. Little ones have problems with algae and it's hard to balance the water.

They're not very deep- usually 2-3 feet. If you put the mold in and you've dug it a little too deep, all you have to do is take it out and fill in the hole with some of your dirt until the pond sits right. Then just shovel the extra dirt around the sides until it's all filled in and snug.

Just make sure it's in a sunny area - at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day or a lot of your plants won't bloom/live. Also, try and keep it away from trees or be prepared for constant cleaning. If you leave leaves in it, the water will get yucky and brown and it can kill your fish.

Also, make sure it's not in a low area that catches runoff, or that runoff from your house/gutters doesn't go into it. Fertilizer, pesticides, or any of that junk that drains into it will mess it up. If you only have low areas to put one, you can probably get by with raising up the ground around it a little, like a mound.

[media]

I was doing ALOT of gardening at one point.. Had enough tomatoes to last all season, had cucumbers, lettuce, beans, sunflowers.. I have best results with vegies, flowers tend to be more finicky with me and die soon after planting, or never sprout from seed..

Thisyear I didnt plant alot though... Gotta weed the yard and do a bunch of other cutting to get the back yard in shape again...

[silent moan]

I am! I love garden thing, it so relaxing, peaceful, everytime you see a lovely flowers and plants, and how all thse beauties last? tha answer would be, giving a care. Actually on my college days I had my on the job training in one lanscaping industry, and that was really a good stuff.

[freeadultcontent]

Originally posted by Holly
I don't see why not. If you're making a small one, it might be more trouble than it's worth, but if it's a big one, then that would probably be an easy way to save yourself all the digging. And big ones are *much* easier to maintain and keep the water right. Little ones have problems with algae and it's hard to balance the water.

They're not very deep- usually 2-3 feet. If you put the mold in and you've dug it a little too deep, all you have to do is take it out and fill in the hole with some of your dirt until the pond sits right. Then just shovel the extra dirt around the sides until it's all filled in and snug.

Just make sure it's in a sunny area - at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day or a lot of your plants won't bloom/live. Also, try and keep it away from trees or be prepared for constant cleaning. If you leave leaves in it, the water will get yucky and brown and it can kill your fish.

Also, make sure it's not in a low area that catches runoff, or that runoff from your house/gutters doesn't go into it. Fertilizer, pesticides, or any of that junk that drains into it will mess it up. If you only have low areas to put one, you can probably get by with raising up the ground around it a little, like a mound.

Thanks helpfull lil bit of advice there. Yes the bobcat would be worth it for a few reasons even if it was a fairly small one. Primarly since our area used to be a creek long long ago so every few inches you will find good sized stones. Another good reason is that since I am confined to a chair using a shovel is a pain the ass and I do my best to avoid it.

I do not use any chemical fertilizers and no pesticides aside from bennifical insects and plants. So no worries there.

Plenty of sun, and trees will not be a problem. Removed most of them awhile ago aside from the few fruit trees we now have.