Originally Posted by harveyc

Yeah, some people are jealous when they hear I have 47 acres and wish they had all that room. It's just that much more room for things to get out of control! Being forced to plant things close does sure help keep the weeds down (I lived 7 years in a city where the lights never go out even though everybody should be in bed). Now, even though I do use herbicides, it's very difficult to keep many weeds under control (Bermuda grass, nut sedge, bindweed). Even a thick layer of mulch is no match for these. I do like the looks of nice tidy yards like yours! I've got a backhoe and three tractors parked in mine to help clutter things up a bit. And so many fruit trees that I can't pick it all so much of it drops on the ground. I've got peaches, grapes, apples, plums, pears, and almonds to pick from right now. Bananas are a couple of months off still!

End of sob story!