I spent the last few sort-of-sunny days outside dividing my time between mulching the orchard and preparing the new veggie garden. Yesterday, it rained, so I put together this Bucket instead of getting busy with some indoor tasks that needed my attention.
Just step over that knotted piece of baling twine for more:
My orchard is overgrown with grasses and the ground is boney, so I'm making good use of a free supply of horse manure and wood chips to help add nutrients and retain moisture. I've been mulching a tree or two (or three) a day (eight done, seven to go). Here's a before photo:
And here's an after pic of thick layer of mulch around the drip line of the tree (too close to the stem and rot is an almost sure thing):
The mulch got a good soak during yesterday's rain and should stay moist on warmer, drier days. There are drip lines running through the orchard if more water is needed later in the season.
I'm looking forward to the fruits of my labors:
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