Thanks for the compliment and watching the magic happen. I think the way I'm going is one of the easiest ways for long-term success without having to be there.
@@TimelineRanch I certainly agree, it's logical, it's simple and effective. There are no gimmicks or trying to be overly elaborate, which is saving time and manpower, affording the luxury of being distance away.
Yes, they have their own character. I'm sure in five years it will be a beautiful sight at the ranch. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
Several research has shown that young trees grow better if you put a small group of trees from different species together, all mixed up within a square yard, basically overpopulating a small area. Once they have a decent size you can cut away what is not desired, the roots from what you cut away will become a nutrient source for the microbes and it will eventually turn into nutrients for the trees that are not cut away. The research also showed that birds prefer to hang out in those small islands of trees, and that speeds up the reforestation even more because at the edges of those islands the birds deposit their droppings packed with nutrients and fresh seeds. Thanks for sharing and as always a big 👍
I know of the method you are describing it was developed by japanese gentlemen. I plan on letting the native species like mule fat grow around the trees for now, along with the native grasses. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
I have only watered the trees one time when I planted them. They get all the water they want from the pond. One of the trees has been there for three years now. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
Great pond build so far 🐸 Way to super charge your shorelines plant growth might be to run some 1/2 black poly irrigation tubbing and direct irrigate. Hook the main tubbing and branch lines to a solar timer/pump, then add some time release/temperature activate fertilizer. Those deer though.
Thanks for watching. I'm interested in how nature will take over from here. I will plant more trees and a variety of other plants. I do not plan on using fertilizer, though.
I'm curious what other wildlife comes to your pond. Do you possibly have a game cam to catch the critters? I just recently came across your channel and I'm enjoying seeing the content and how your hard work is paying off. Thank you
Thanks for your interest in the ranch build. Yes, I do have game cameras set up. I have a bunch of pictures of all different types of animals that visit the pond. I plan on making a sideshow style video of some of them. It is mainly mule deer and bighorn sheep that visit the pond, though every once in a while, I'll catch something else like a coyote or mountain lion.
I have not, but the next trip out, I plan on getting just that done. I also will test the water inside the well. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
I planted trees outside my house 40 years ago - including hazel nuts. They have grown quite large now, despite continually getting chunks cut out for various uses. My question is do you have enough space there for large mature nut trees? I fear you may have a lot of nuts dropping into the water. I don't know about your other nut trees (I have only grown hazelnuts from those you mentioned) but if they grow as big as hazel then they too will be growing over the water.
Thanks for following along with the project as always. Yes, the other trees will be over the water in time and will drop leafs in the pond. I'm planning on harvesting the organic material every year from the pond. That is an easy way to compost in the desert. Every pond will need to be cleaned out at some point anyway. I figured why not make the best out of it.
Beatiful landscape as always, I wouldn't plant hazelnut on that side of the pond, they tend to form big bushes, I fear you'd be always trimming them or you would have problems walking on that side. I say that because I've 5 hazelnuts in my garden and they're a pain in the ass :P.
I actually enjoy trimming, and of course, that means more organic material to compost. Thanks for the heads up on maintenance on those types of trees, though. Thanks for following along with the ranch build as always.
@@TimelineRanch Far west ! Im in Katy Texas and it takes about 8 hours one way to get to my place but the last 26 miles is nearly a full hour. I do enjoy what you are doing and i hope to do a pond on my place at some point.
Really enjoy watching your progress good job.
Thanks for the compliment and watching, of course. I'll keep doing what I do.
I love the videos where you share your plans with us, thanks for everything! Have a great day.
I'll keep the videos coming as the ranch build continues. Thanks for watching as always.
Great work. All the local critters are stoked.
Thanks for the compliment and watching, of course. Yes, it seems they all appreciate my efforts.
it is TOTAL PARADISE you have made fantastic❤❤❤❤❤
It's just going to get better moving forward, too. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
thanks for the tour Simon. It always thrilling to see the increase in biodiversity. The pond will make all the difference
Best of luck. 😊
Yes, the pond is a keystone for life at the ranch, for sure. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
Birds and wildlife have found a true oasis. Good job!
Thanks for the compliment and following along as always. Yes, it's a good feeling knowing you have changed a little part of the world for the better.
Wow! It's starting to take shape 👍
I'm looking forward to seeing the ranch in about ten years. Thanks for watching as always.
It's going to be really nice in the future with all the fruit and nut trees. 🤝🏻
Yes, and shade will make a big difference on what I can grow as well. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
We are witnessing a whole desert becoming visibly regenerated in front of our very eyes, amazing job
Thanks for the compliment and watching the magic happen. I think the way I'm going is one of the easiest ways for long-term success without having to be there.
@@TimelineRanch I certainly agree, it's logical, it's simple and effective. There are no gimmicks or trying to be overly elaborate, which is saving time and manpower, affording the luxury of being distance away.
@jmmypaddy I try to keep the channel away from the drama that you will see on others. Just steady progress forward.
I appreciate you sharing your place with us like you do. Sure love the pond!
I'm glad to share what the plans are and the journey along the way. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
Trees do indeed take their individual time
Yes, they have their own character. I'm sure in five years it will be a beautiful sight at the ranch. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
Nice plans 😊
Thanks for following along with the project as always. The plans may change some, but in general, this is the direction I'm heading.
sweet
Several research has shown that young trees grow better if you put a small group of trees from different species together, all mixed up within a square yard, basically overpopulating a small area. Once they have a decent size you can cut away what is not desired, the roots from what you cut away will become a nutrient source for the microbes and it will eventually turn into nutrients for the trees that are not cut away. The research also showed that birds prefer to hang out in those small islands of trees, and that speeds up the reforestation even more because at the edges of those islands the birds deposit their droppings packed with nutrients and fresh seeds. Thanks for sharing and as always a big 👍
I know of the method you are describing it was developed by japanese gentlemen. I plan on letting the native species like mule fat grow around the trees for now, along with the native grasses. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
@@TimelineRanch You are correct. 👍
Looking like an oasis
That's all I wanted. Thanks for following along with the ranch build as always.
To establish the tree's quick a drip feed system would improve the chance of them lasting the dry ✌️
I have only watered the trees one time when I planted them. They get all the water they want from the pond. One of the trees has been there for three years now. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
Great pond build so far 🐸
Way to super charge your shorelines plant growth might be to run some 1/2 black poly irrigation tubbing and direct irrigate. Hook the main tubbing and branch lines to a solar timer/pump, then add some time release/temperature activate fertilizer. Those deer though.
Thanks for watching. I'm interested in how nature will take over from here. I will plant more trees and a variety of other plants. I do not plan on using fertilizer, though.
I'm curious what other wildlife comes to your pond. Do you possibly have a game cam to catch the critters?
I just recently came across your channel and I'm enjoying seeing the content and how your hard work is paying off. Thank you
Thanks for your interest in the ranch build. Yes, I do have game cameras set up. I have a bunch of pictures of all different types of animals that visit the pond. I plan on making a sideshow style video of some of them. It is mainly mule deer and bighorn sheep that visit the pond, though every once in a while, I'll catch something else like a coyote or mountain lion.
Have you tried chamomile? It seems like a precursor plant, as it grows in poor soils easily. I wonder if it would get enough water over there.
I'll look into it. It seems like a good choice. Thanks for following along with the ranch build as always.
Wondering if you had the pond water analyzed for the mineral content.
I have not, but the next trip out, I plan on getting just that done. I also will test the water inside the well. Thanks for following along with the project as always.
dessert oasis
Thanks for following along with the project as always. It's getting better every trip at the ranch.
if you threw some oysters in that pond in might clear up the water, or perhaps you don't want that? oysters probably aren't native to the desert lol.
I actually plan on putting giant floater clams in later once a fish population is established. Thanks for following along with the project.
I planted trees outside my house 40 years ago - including hazel nuts. They have grown quite large now, despite continually getting chunks cut out for various uses. My question is do you have enough space there for large mature nut trees? I fear you may have a lot of nuts dropping into the water. I don't know about your other nut trees (I have only grown hazelnuts from those you mentioned) but if they grow as big as hazel then they too will be growing over the water.
Thanks for following along with the project as always. Yes, the other trees will be over the water in time and will drop leafs in the pond. I'm planning on harvesting the organic material every year from the pond. That is an easy way to compost in the desert. Every pond will need to be cleaned out at some point anyway. I figured why not make the best out of it.
Beatiful landscape as always, I wouldn't plant hazelnut on that side of the pond, they tend to form big bushes, I fear you'd be always trimming them or you would have problems walking on that side. I say that because I've 5 hazelnuts in my garden and they're a pain in the ass :P.
I actually enjoy trimming, and of course, that means more organic material to compost. Thanks for the heads up on maintenance on those types of trees, though. Thanks for following along with the ranch build as always.
What part of Texas are you in? My place is at Pumpville we get there by going through Del Rio. But you can take the longer way and go in at Ozona.
Thanks for watching. The ranch is off I-10, not too far from El paso.
@@TimelineRanch Far west ! Im in Katy Texas and it takes about 8 hours one way to get to my place but the last 26 miles is nearly a full hour. I do enjoy what you are doing and i hope to do a pond on my place at some point.
@BarrettGreg A pond definitely makes a big difference in a desert homestead. I still have a ways to go, but it's worth the effort.
I planted some Moringa trees. Some didn't make it, but I have a couple that are doing really good. Have a great day.
I enjoy growing them. They are very beneficial to have around. Thanks for watching as always.