The weather has been very erratic this year and it seems to have affected the grass seed production. Over the last month, we have collected only a dozen handfuls of seed for reseeding in the areas where the particular variety of grass is scarce.
We are reconsidering the value of mowing. recalling that we once mowed several times per year, then once per year in order to maximize seed production, now we are considering not mowing at all unless weed production gets an upper hand on the grass growth. So, thus far in 2018 we have not mowed. First notable observation is that the birds have benefitted during the cold weather. Walking through the grass, many small birds are flushed.
At least 100 red oak acorns were planted this month. Expectations are low for their growth, but lets see what happens. Also planted an equal number of live oak acorns, they should do better as this is demonstrated live oak country.
We are developing our approach to controlling the many small prickly pear cactus that are sprouting up in many places.
The deer get no food as there is plenty for them to eat given the rains of last month.
Two loads of brush to the brush pile.
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