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WHAT does it take for BS Man to weed his yard? (Palm trauma)

BS Man about Palms

By BS Man about Palms
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WestCoastGal Grand Master

WestCoastGal

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Yeah Bill! Man does that look great. You must feel a real sense of accomplishment along with some pains in the extremities right now! Really looks great. I too am looking forward to the "movie". Need to find a catchy title....how about "The Weeding Crashers" to play off of MattyB's recent post?

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Zone 9b (formerly listed as Zone 9a); Sunset 14

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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looks great Bill. throw down some cardboard and mulch on top of it. i did that at my place where i had bremuda grass growing like crazy. works awesome. you just need to spot treat with round up every once in a while.

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Bill,

That is indeed very impressive! And needless to say - once you're at this point, so much easier to keep the weeds in check and and a close eye on your palms. What an accomplishment! :)

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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Word on the streets is that Bill found a 10' healthy coconut growing in there but he ain't admittin' to it.

 

 

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Word on the streets is that Bill found a 10' healthy coconut growing in there but he ain't admittin' to it.

I did find these in 30" boxes to the west of my driveway. :innocent:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

NApalm Mentor

NApalm

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Whoa! This is gonna be awesome! Can't wait

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Time to break those box tops off Mr. Sanford and let those palms shine. This is the moment you've been waiting for. You're the best....around

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOY_P5BdcN0

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Hey Matty is that a young cute Elizabeth Shue ?? as the Karate kids GF !

When my Ceroxylon Ventricosum trunks it will be Wax on wax off ! LOL

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

Kennybenjamin Veteran

Kennybenjamin

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Looks great Bill, I'm sure you feel much better now as well? If your going to grow great rare palms you might as well be able to see them hey!!

I also think you should go with the cardboard and mulch option now! Those weeds will do doubt spring back very quickly and now you gave done all the hard work you might as well do a tiny bit more!! I look forward to the post mulch pics!!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I am going to try hard to keep up, But I directed the guys to not weed in the pots or cages, So I have to go and remove some dead ones yet.. also weed them. I will then break down the runways, spray round up.. THEN hope to do the card board thing..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Gtlevine Grand Master

Gtlevine

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I agree with Matty Bill, it's time to sweep the leg!!!

Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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hahaha sweep the leg! Good one Gary. (don't hurt yourself typing, go rest)

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

akamu Mentor

akamu

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Is there gonna be a party at bills house to celebrate the new yard count me and Kathy in you have some great palms and the weed job really shows them off CONGRATS Bill :greenthumb:

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I am slowly getting the front yard "beautified.. and yet its a tiny race against the remaining weeds returning. In a few sparse area's they are 1" tall. BUT I am trying to more or less have NO plants in pots in the front yard.... Its either planted or to be moved. There may be one or two exceptions, but thats my goal. Anyone that has seen the yard in the last year or so would likely have a heart attack.. :D

But heres a nice incentive for me to keep it up ..

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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I hope I get to see it first hand Bill, still not completely certain on our schedule.

I'm okay with a weed or two, has a more natural look in my opnion...:)

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Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I would be honored to have any of the Rat Pack stop by.. please do! :)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Bill, get some glyphosate concentrate and a garden sprayer and start spraying those weeds. You won't hurt the palms. You'll be sorry if you don't

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

akamu Mentor

akamu

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Put some cages around the palms and get a stoner goat on a leash

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_Keith Grand Master

_Keith

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Bill, get some glyphosate concentrate and a garden sprayer and start spraying those weeds. You won't hurt the palms. You'll be sorry if you don't

Are you saying that palms are somewhat immune or resistant to glyphosate? I know Sabal minor are for sure. Just didn't know about other palms.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Bill - front yard photos sans the weeds may be in order. :greenthumb:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Dypsisdean Grand Master

Dypsisdean

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Bill - front yard photos sans the weeds may be in order. :greenthumb:

Might already be too late. They could all be back by now. :)

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Kona, on The Big Island
Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Bill, get some glyphosate concentrate and a garden sprayer and start spraying those weeds. You won't hurt the palms. You'll be sorry if you don't

Are you saying that palms are somewhat immune or resistant to glyphosate? I know Sabal minor are for sure. Just didn't know about other palms.

Glyphosate will kill or hurt the palms. You spray the weeds not the palms.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Weeds will reestablish rapidly if a layer of mulch is not put down immediately after their removal. Most (not all) weed seeds seem to prefer "touching" the soil to germinate.

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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It's the sun

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I hope to get some spraying done tomorrow

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

edric Grand Master

edric

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Word on the streets is that Bill found a 10' healthy coconut growing in there but he ain't admittin' to it.

I did find these in 30" boxes to the west of my driveway. :innocent:

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Hi bill, here's your photo back, thanks Ed

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MOSQUITO LAGOON

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Bill - front yard photos sans the weeds may be in order. :greenthumb:

Might already be too late. They could all be back by now. :)

The truth hurts... 1/5 of it is back... to the east.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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Bill - front yard photos sans the weeds may be in order. :greenthumb:

Might already be too late. They could all be back by now. :)

The truth hurts... 1/5 of it is back... to the east.

Then go West young man!

 

 

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Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Bill - front yard photos sans the weeds may be in order. :greenthumb:

Might already be too late. They could all be back by now. :)

The truth hurts... 1/5 of it is back... to the east.

And probably another 20% since your post Bill :interesting:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

KennyRE317 Mentor

KennyRE317

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why not just heavily mulch the yard? I used to have a crap load of weeds growing out of the ground regardless if it got water or was bone dry for months. last winter we got 2 days of rain and the entire backyard was swamped with weeds everywhere. I have since put down a couple inches of mulch and it's been weedless

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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why not just heavily mulch the yard? I used to have a crap load of weeds growing out of the ground regardless if it got water or was bone dry for months. last winter we got 2 days of rain and the entire backyard was swamped with weeds everywhere. I have since put down a couple inches of mulch and it's been weedless

Me too until last week it had been raining down here for weeks and because i have a thick layer of woodchips as mulch hardly one weed !

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

Jastin Veteran

Jastin

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looks great Bill. throw down some cardboard and mulch on top of it. i did that at my place where i had bremuda grass growing like crazy. works awesome. you just need to spot treat with round up every once in a while.

I think you should credit the guy who told you to do that... and you too hammer

Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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As a response to Petes weeding thread.. heres some updated pics... some areas look decent..

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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A little bit more..

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You can see the right edge in the pic where I haven't weeded yet...

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Good work William, keep chippn away, Im still @ it, only 19.75 acres to go :)

Pete

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palmtreesforpleasure Veteran

palmtreesforpleasure

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A little bit more..

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You can see the right edge in the pic where I haven't weeded yet...

Wow Bill

cannot believe when we visit again we will be able to see your palms, outstanding!! is that a Dypsis lantzeana in the middle of the picture?

well done

colin

coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

palmtreesforpleasure Veteran

palmtreesforpleasure

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The mulch in my "dogs yard" makes maintenance a piece of cake. I've given up on trying to grow turf grass & weeds, as you can see in this section.

Hi Randy

Nice garden

regards

colin

coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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A little bit more..

attachicon.gif20150413_182200.jpg attachicon.gif20150413_182436.jpg

You can see the right edge in the pic where I haven't weeded yet...

Wow Bill

cannot believe when we visit again we will be able to see your palms, outstanding!! is that a Dypsis lantzeana in the middle of the picture?

well done

colin

Good eye of course Colin! Trying to decide just where to plant it... :interesting:

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Did the  Dypsis  lantzeana ever make it into the ground Bill?

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Sorry, Moose not in the ground yet. But I am proud to say that more or less over half the front yard has stayed weeded and mulched... The mulched was undisturbed until a month or so ago... :(  Now the raccoon or skunks are back to dig mercilessly thru the mulch..:rant: 

 

By the way, welcome back Moose... missed ya!

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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