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April 27, 2024 Garden Update

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Poor Drainage?

 Creating Proper Drainage in a Floodplain

Managing water flow in a floodplain is crucial to prevent flooding and protect your property. Here are some effective methods for proper drainage:

1. Slope the Ground Away From the House:

   • Ensure that the ground around your house slopes away from the foundation.
   • Add soil to create a gentle slope, directing water away from the house.
   • Maintain a minimum of 4 inches between the slope and the bottom of the siding1.

2. Replace Hardscapes with Drainage Materials:

   • Concrete or asphalt surfaces can sometimes divert water toward the house.
   • Replace these hardscapes with crushed gravel or pea gravel to encourage even drainage1.

3. Install a Rain Barrel:

   • Collect rainwater from downspouts using a rain barrel.
   • Reconfigure downspouts to direct water into the barrel for later use in gardens1.

4. Add a Channel Drain:

   • If your driveway or walkway sends water in the wrong direction, install a channel drain.
   • Cut a narrow trench into the concrete or asphalt and place a long channel drain in it.
   • Redirect water away from the house or garage1.

5. Install a French Drain:

   • A French drain helps manage surface water across your lawn.
   • Dig a trench and lay perforated pipes surrounded by gravel.
   • Water flows into the pipes and is directed away from the floodplain1.

6. Green Infrastructure Practices:

   • Consider rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable pavements.
   • These enhance infiltration and help manage water runoff2.

7. Maintain Gutters and Downspouts:

   • Regularly clean and maintain gutters, downspouts, and splash pads.
   • Ensure rainwater flows away from your home’s foundation3.

Remember that a combination of these methods can significantly improve drainage in a floodplain, keeping your property dry and secure. 

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April 17, 2024 My Poor Garden

Scripture Verse

 Isaiah 61:11

King James Version

11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.

April 12, 2024 Yellow Roses

April 8, 2024 Eclipse in Texas

April 7, 2024 Walking around the yard........

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Peppers

March 23, 2024 Old Pecan Tree

 

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Texas Vegetable Gardening

 Texas vegetable gardening season depends on the region and climate of the state. Generally, the growing season in Texas spans from January 1st to October 15th, but these dates can vary. For example, the beginning of the planting period may not start until mid-April, and its end can fall between October 15th and December 31st1

Some of the vegetables that can be grown in Texas are beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, green beans, lettuce, onion, parsley, pepper, radish, spinach, squash, tomato, and watermelon2 However, different vegetables have different planting and harvesting times, depending on the season and the region. For example, beets can be planted from August to October in North Texas, but from September to December in South Texas3

Encourage Earthworms

 So, you think earthworms are outdoors creatures? Well, you can actually raise them indoors, and use their castings to improve your soil, indoors and out.

Container
Make it large and manageable, space 8 to 12 inches deep. They feed on the top layers of the bedding. Bins can be plastic or wood.
Drill 8 to 12, ¼-inch-diameter holes in the bottom and sides for aeration and drainage. Drill more holes if using plastic or bedding stays wet. Place a tray under bin to collect “tea” that drips from bin. Tea makes good fertilizer for houseplants.
Bedding
Options; shredded cardboard, newspaper, or coir (coconut husks); and peat moss. Mist bedding with water if it looks dry.
Cover bins to keep worms in dark. Keep temperatures between 40°F and 80°F for survival, place bins in cellar, warm garage.
Red wigglers thrive in temperatures between 55°F and 77°F (Worms from garden, night crawlers, prefer cooler and deeper soils.) Buy red wigglers through the mail or at a bait shop.
One pound of red wiggler worms (about 1,000 worms) can eat a 1/2 pound of scraps a day.
Food
Feed worms vegetable scraps, fruit peels, coffee grounds, tea bags, crushed egg shells, and even leftover pasta. No spicy foods. Avoid meats, fish, fatty and oily foods, and bones. Lay a thin layer on top of bedding. Worms feed in the dark.
A small amount of potting soil or cornmeal help your worms digest their meal.
Harvest
After 3 to 4 months your worms should have eaten the bedding and the scraps. Top layer of matter should be dark brown and the consistency of chunky sand. Harvest the castings. Push the castings to side, add more bedding and scraps. Worms will go to the new bedding and scraps. Dig out castings and add more bedding and scraps. Make sure to pick out stray wigglers and return

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