tools
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A Gift For The Garden (And My Hands)
The “green mulch” approach of growing annual plants to fill my space this year means that I am generating quite a bit of biomass when it comes time to cut those plants down. In the short term, I have been able to lay cut stems on the ground as pathways but I will eventually run Continue reading
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My New Favorite Weeding Tool
For years, my favorite weeding tool has been this one (photo above). I’ve used it so much that I’ve significantly worn the prongs down. Its thinness means that I can push it deep into the ground to pry roots out without too much disturbance of other plants nearby, and it is strong enough that it Continue reading
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Turf Leveling Pilot Project
I struggle to find words adequately to describe how badly the Bermudagrass turf was laid here. It is very uneven, which means that ankles can turn when you walk on it, mowing is patchy, and anything on wheels is hard to push. I am keeping the Bermudagrass in front of and beside the house, and Continue reading
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Tidying Up The Patio
At one point I thought I’d put a shed in the back yard to keep garden tools and equipment, in order to make more space in the garage. For various reasons, that idea is off the table. So then the situation morphed into the garage being used for big and rarely used garden items, and Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
Rewilding My Lot 