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I dug out 3 3ft palms yesterday and sitting in the back bare root, i will plant them today but will they survivive?

It's not quick and easy, but you should try to attract bats, dragonflies, and swallows to your plot. They're nature's mosquito killers.

Thank you for sharing. Your DIY was the best in keeping costs down and something I could do by myself.

It's a weed.

Texas weather and environment is something else , can’t wait to see how the plants do

I wish I could do this

How much did it cost

would be cool to have wetlands and streams mapped out on your property! that's what I do for work

I don't know if you know, but mulberry trees can get HUGE.....up to 60 or 70 feet in some cases. I have one that volunteered in my yard and grew quickly before I even knew what it was (only started gardening hardcore a couple of years ago and identifying the various plants/trees that I have - I am in Houston also). It's only about 6 or 7 years old now and is at least 25 feet tall already (and probably almost as wide, too) and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. About 2 or 3 years ago, it started fruiting modestly. This past year, it absolutely RAINED fruit. I was shocked.. Fortunately, the "rain" only lasts a month or two in the spring, but it made quite a mess this year. I like eating the fruit, too, but you should be warned that tiny little bugs infest the fruit QUICKLY, even while it's still on the tree. I am not sure what the bugs are, and maybe you don't care much, but just thought you should know since your kid was eating them from the tree. The bugs are very hard to get rid of just by simple washing. If you research this issue at all, you will also find that mulberries and their hybrids and cultivars are a genetic and taxonomic mess. I THINK what I have is a white mulberry (Morus alba), but I am not entirely sure. I think Persian mulberries might be the equivalent of black mulberries (Morus nigra), but I'm not sure of that, either. I know where my tree most likely came from, though. There is a HUGE mulberry in an open field near my house, so I think the volunteer probably came from there. The last thing to know is that my poor tree got OWNED by web/tent/bag worms (whatever the hell they're called - they love fruit trees and they have been bad in Houston this year) twice already this year. The last time (about a month ago), my poor tree was absolutely COVERED with those damn things and I had worms all over my house for days once they started to emerge from their webs (they are harmless, but they will chow down on pretty much ANY kind of fruit tree leaves). I had a couple of new mulberry volunteers in pots on my porch and one of those got completely owned by the worms. They seem to be super resilient, though, as both my large tree and the small volunteer leafed out again quickly and already look fine now as if nothing happened. However, last year I cut a few branches off the large tree and I think I may have given it some kind of disease that caused many of the leaves to get spotty yellow and fall off (but it's doing much better this year; I still see a few bad leaves here and there, though). So I recommend pruning in the winter when there's no threat of rain instead, and making sure you seal up any large cuts as thoroughly as possible so diseases don't get in and affect your trees. I love my tree. It's been gorgeous with beautiful leaves most of the time (and the birds really like it, too), but it has had its issues, just so you know. It's a bit higher maintenance than I expected.

FYI, Vitex is not native and is invasive in much of Texas.

Hopefully.nobody steals those plants right off the roadside..

Go plantdaddy! Did you do horticulture at university? Love the horticultural verbiage and the juxtaposition to thrift wizardry

you should try getting a Post Hole Digger and Tamping Bar. a long steel digging tool prettty much. your back is gonna thank you and it's more efficient than a pick axe for digging hard ground. enjoying the content.

We always trying to get at you sexually. 😅 But, seriously, love your videos! I get really excited to see more videos on the abandoned property.

Takes out ligustrum and puts in Vitex… Vitex is invasive in Texas….

Hey Paul, thanks for this. I've been thinking of buying acreage around the west/north Houston for my family and needed this motivation.

I love your videos. Suggestion... how about trying to propagate all the native plants you already have at your house and then plant them in your property. It'll save you some money and be able to fill up that property quickly 😊

Would love to see arial see

I love your attitude. Definitely check out your local nurseries. I’ve found they have more well adapted plants and trees (especially for fruiting trees) and can often times be cheaper than even the clearance plants at the big box stores. Check out Central Texas Gardner for lots of info on native plant species and chip drop of you are looking for some free mulch (depending on delivery area). Keep up the good work!

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Great work but you definitely need to make friends with someone who owns a small dozer. I see a tractor in your future.

Vitex? There are so many cool natives! Also you can be chop and dropping instead of burning. Also this is your chance to get in swales and berms before you get too far.

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Gosh, I LOVE this series. It’s so great seeing you go from purchase and starting work! You deserve so many more views!!!!

Looka good!

Its nice seeing a local to get inspiration from. Keep up the great work!

Tank top?? Hell naw....not unless you want to get water alive by mosquitos. I live in southern Alabama, and that would be a death wash here. Anyway, the best wardrobe is long sleeves in breathable material (linen works). You'll still need some protection from the mosquitos though😅

This is amazing, thank you for your hard work and commitment to restoration.

Just found your channel, and I really appreciate your love for nature and the planet brother 🤘🏼 earned a sub

I just bought lakefront property in east Texas. Would be awesome if you could give me some advice on what types of edible plants to grow. 😊 I love your videos… keep posting! ❤

Love the focus on native plants. Garden looks good... but did you water all the stuff you just planted?

How has this spot not absolutely flooded out right now? Screwston stay up.

Dawg! ThoSe privits are annoying. "Urth es ma plont"

I just bought my first house and want to the lawn into a native plant yard too. I want to do it by seed since it’s significantly cheaper. You can look up “winter sowing native seeds” and it’s super easy and might help you grow and plant multiple native species to fill your land at a much lower cost. I love your channel and have enjoyed watching you plant native species as I get ready to transform my own space!

Plants some natural herbs like citronella or basil , lemon bawl . A lot of mosquitos and nasty bugs hate the plants .

Strawberries and blueberries

Your place is looking great Paul! I was wondering what kind of brush cutter that is, Im going to get one but undecided which one to get

Hell yeah something to watch while I eat 😅

Great work , looking much improved. Take breaks & don’t get too hot , you’re doing awesome

Honestly, those long sleeve fishing shirts are a game changer for me! quick drying, breathable, UV blocking.

thanks Paul! not a bad start to the entrance. 👍🏾

Hi Paul . Well done . These plants are going to be amazing and you can plant neem tree that keeps mosquitoes away also laveder .and rosemary. Have a great week .🌿

Looking good. You not worry that when you leave someone come and dig up and take your plants?

Look into getting a burn permite if uou have to burn 🔥 to encourage native seed to sprout or get a professional to prescribed a burn.

Would love to see some milkweed and cone flowers go in for pollinators!

An amazing job thanks ❤

Property is looking great Paul! I love the Native restoration that you're doing! I'm doing the same on my suburban lot and am documenting it on my channel! What is your end goal for the property? Do you hope open it up to the public? Make it a spot for your family? Would love to hear. Keep it up!

great hard work dude! Bed looks awesome! 💚

Invest In a bee suit haha

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