All of the logs that have been lying under the apple trees have been debarked, moved by dolly, dried out, and are now stacked in the carport. I’m proud of myself for getting that part done. The bark is here and there. After letting bugs skeedaddle from one pile I put it in a growing…
Tag: Project Ant
Doodads — 10 minute tour of the yard and Project Ant update 101423
Am headed out to Meijer Gardens in a minute to meet up with family, but I wanted to get this posted before leaving. There will probably be pics later of the garden visit. I’ve been hard at work on Project Ant, as you will see in the video. I mention innumerable bugs I’m unveiling as…
Project Ant Part 3 092423
The old raised peony bed is no more. Finished it off today. Decided to bag up instead of burn the detritus. Even though the burn ring has a dome screen, all it would take is one spark carried by the wind to light up the dry litter in the area. I methodically wheelbarrowed 4 times…
Project Ant Part 2 092323
The temp the last two days has been in the high 70’s F which makes outdoor work a little warmer than when the temp is lower. A gentle breeze is blowing which helps a lot. The time of day I was out there had the big tree in back shading at least some of the…
Project Ant Part 1
I’ve mentioned this to a very few people so far, but I’m tired of hiding in the shadows with the issue. I’ve had a problem with ants in the rafters of my atrium for a few years now and it is time to tackle the issue. The sawdust is falling down and my roof will…
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