random pics that YOU have taken.......

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[Baz]

Originally Posted by porsche tech

The picture is clear. What’s unclear is why someone would choose to build a house by that mess??

Copy that. But.......that's something the right landscape designer could address, somewhat.

A job I did - backyard pool. How do I both create privacy while blocking out objectional view(s)?

In this case I elected to use a clumping (non-invasive) variety of Bamboo. One that has a confined footprint, yet can achieve heights of 20', or more.















Rainbird drip tubing used for irrigation - Kangaroo Fern used as ground cover under planting.

Done!

[Baz]

Another. Objectionable views on all three sides of this backyard.......

[p911dad]

[Skip Newsom]

Going through the archives and deleting lot's of photos- keeping some too!

Big Island, Hilo, Laupahoehoe and Volcanic national park areas March 2022

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by porsche tech

The picture is clear. What’s unclear is why someone would choose to build a house by that mess??

Random:

Well, it definitely wasn’t my idea to build there! 😂

It was before my time, but somebody in the company bought some really ****ty lots. Some worse than this one, we got rid of some, and had to hold on to some others.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Baz

Copy that. But.......that's something the right landscape designer could address, somewhat.

A job I did - backyard pool. How do I both create privacy while blocking out objectional view(s)?

In this case I elected to use a clumping (non-invasive) variety of Bamboo. One that has a confined footprint, yet can achieve heights of 20', or more.



Rainbird drip tubing used for irrigation - Kangaroo Fern used as ground cover under planting.

Done!

Bamboo is a great idea. Grows tall and fast. With the house a drive under, anything we can do to help screening would be a plus. We did talk about building a berm and planting Leland cypress or similar.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Bamboo is a great idea. Grows tall and fast. With the house a drive under, anything we can do to help screening would be a plus. We did talk about building a berm and planting Leland cypress or similar.

This is in So. Carolina? Not sure which Bamboo varieties would thrive in your zone.

Bamboo is a great choice but you have to watch which varieties you choose. It's not rocket science (rocket - see what I did there? ) but important to understand before making decisions.

Quite a few other non-Bamboo choices....such as your Leland Cypress.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Baz

This is in So. Carolina? Not sure which Bamboo varieties would thrive in your zone.

Bamboo is a great choice but you have to watch which varieties you choose. It's not rocket science (rocket - see what I did there? ) but important to understand before making decisions.

Quite a few other non-Bamboo choices....such as your Leland Cypress.

Charleston SC. I have a call into our landscaper to see if he can help us out. I have seen bamboo around here, but haven’t paid much attention as to what type.

I’m thinking the bamboo might be good, because if we build a berm and plant something such as bamboo on top, it won’t be like planning a tree, or even a Leland cypress that might topple easily.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Charleston SC. I have a call into our landscaper to see if he can help us out. I have seen bamboo around here, but haven’t paid much attention as to what type.

I’m thinking the bamboo might be good, because if we build a berm and plant something such as bamboo on top, it won’t be like planning a tree, or even a Leland cypress that might topple easily.

I wouldn't do the berm part myself, unless you wanted more noise abatement, which WOULD be a valid reason to go in that direction.

FYI, the Bamboo variety in my photos is:

https://www.palmco.com/graceful-bamboo.html

Common Name:

Slender Weaver

Scientific Name:

Bambusa Textilis Gracilis

Zone:

8B-11

Min. Avg. Temperature Range:

15° to 20°F

Origin:

Southern China

Typical Height:

25ft OA

Culms (Diameter):

1″

Habit:

Erect with nodding tips

Branches:

Equal, lower part leafless

Leaves:

Small

Uses:

Screening, Weaving

Noted the two bolded items, Cold hardiness and overall height....

Charleston's cold hardiness zone is 8B/9A, and a 20-25' height should suffice for any screening/privacy concerns.

But definitely rely on your local landscape folks.......as they will know what works best in your situation.

Here's some pics of the Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis' over a 2 year span from a project I did from back patio viewpoint looking out into their backyard. Sequence shows left side then right side, as well as the next two pairs, if that makes sense.

These were in 7 gallons and I got them right before the grower was going to step them up so they were nice......













I'd never go larger than 15 gallon and many times I'd buy that size and divide each one into 2 halves and plant those to stretch my budget.

They grow very quickly and as long as the property owner is a little patient they'll get the desired result in time while saving a few coins.

Also......I never planted mine closer than 7' OC....and would go to 8' and 9' without hesitation.......because they DO fill out and it's nice to leave a little room in between for them to fill out. My perspective as a horticulturist....not a landscape architect, who want everything brought in at mature size on Day 1

Lastly...they do fine with drip irrigation. My fav. is Rainbird but there are other brands. Get the 1/2" size with weep holes every 12" and weave the line in between or just a line both along one side and the other side in parallel. Again, let the local experts do it how they want - I'm just sharing my (proven) methods.....

Note generous distance from fence and drip config........

[A930Rocket]

Thanks, Baz. The reason for the berm, was to give it more instant height. This house is a drive under, so The extra height would help screen it sooner.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Thanks, Baz. The reason for the berm, was to give it more instant height. This house is a drive under, so The extra height would help screen it sooner.

Gotcha.

Guess it's just that I don't like man-made changes in the grade, unless they are made to look natural.

Also, you'll have to stabilize the slopes with ground cover or turf....turf making the most sense. Not a big deal but now you have a slope to mow. Which might actually be fun for us car guys...lol....

So the slope would have to be a gentle one, in theory.

Lastly the objective of getting a desired result "quicker" sometimes has a downside. But people being people.....you have to deal with the "I want it now" mentality.

Admittedly, I'm a little anal about planting for the future and letting things develop over time. Realistically time goes by pretty fast anyway, but like I said.....being patient isn't what we usually run into with many clients.....

[daepp]

Originally Posted by Skip Newsom

^Teleportation device- watch the Matrix to see how they work^

Getting harder to find, VR has taken over those duties

Some even came in their own box!
Cluster of em on Molokai

I think I might recognize those - is that the airport at Kalaupapa?

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The phone booths are on the Molokai wharf in Kaunakakai, saw a few more scattered in parks- I'd be surprised if there aren't some at the airport too.
I've flown in and out of there twice- my favorite airport by far!

Got out on the southernmost section of Whitehorse trail a couple times in the last 2 days. Fabulous weather (50 degrees and sunshine) made me want to go find the landslide that has stopped this section of rails to trails from being "open".

Beautiful ride yesterday on my Mtn Bike despite deep gravel sections that I bailed off and walked- they were pretty short- once this section is done and paved it will be very very good!
Lots of big leaf maples and river views/access at some point.
Only one person on a horse, one walker and one bicycle rider in the 3 mile RT.
That's the way I like it!

North and South Fork of the Stilliguamish are both flowing chocolate mixes


the slide is 30' high and 50 yards wide- plenty more hillside above to refill anything you scoop out. It will be interesting to see how this gets buttressed and made "safe"

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2009
My Son was a senior in HS and very active- in the top 5 varsity, lots of hikes and participating in 2 legs of a triathlon (running and biking) as well as several surrounding community runs- good times!





Not his boat, that happened prior to the scheduled kayaking portion of the Tri


Unscheduled pit stop




Love the mom about to yank her daughter out of the way of the uncontrolled mayhem

[daepp]

Last week as we headed east - the moon rising over Mt San Gorgonio, the 11,500’ peak between the LA basin and the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs).

[john70t]

Originally Posted by rcooled

Elevated walkways in the FLW-designed Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, CA

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UMich Main Hospital has something like that but not as nice. Wasted space imo
Too long and monotonous when hiking from the distant parking structure to anything important. (why did they design it that way?)

The Cardiac Center food court atrium is a bit better environment to be in, but it's like being in a bird zoo maze instead of a medical facility. The opposite effect.
https://www.umcvc.org/frankel-cardiovascular-center-tour


The Dominoes Farms building is a mile long. Used to cost them $1M/yr in Christmas lighting.
That is broken up and 'feels' smaller.

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[Racerbvd]

[oldE]

If you are retired, you don't have to scrape off the pretty artwork.

Best
Les