07-18-2009, 10:04 AM
Tia Wrote:Overwhelmed. Finally got the water fixed to the back and sides of the house. Now I have to get these areas back in shape. It's covered thickly with heavy, tall bamboo, various volunteer trees that that have appeared during the last few years of total yard drought. And my evil nemesis, blackberries. I don't even know what to do, or where to start. This is beyond me.
Sounds like you could use a Work Party. I'd volunteer in a minute if I lived closer to you and bring all my own tools. Been clearing and cleaning property, for years and love to do it. Never worked with Bamboo, understand it's a Bitch to control or get rid of. As for your volunteer trees, maybe save a few if they are good ones for shade, later on. Blackberries just take some time to grub out, or use Crossbox if you can keep animals and kids alway from the sprayed plants. And don't waste your time and money spraying Crossbow in this hot weather, better to do in 70 degree weather, I've found. Come on Gang, there are some Forum member who have posted pictures or given good advise on back yard areas, help Tia out.