OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 On December 26, 2015 1:35:07 AM, Moose said: scream ! The heart wants, what the heart wants! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 On December 26, 2015 6:35:59 AM, Ben in Norcal said: Nice palms, and nice car! Thanks! you can see the theme has incorporated itself into the landscape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 On December 26, 2015 6:47:19 AM, Monòver said: I was looking for on Palmpedia the Mercedes GLE 450 AMG and i did not find it. It is a new specie? May be an hibrid? It's a newly introduced species for 2016. Part sports car part SUV. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 Here a few more detailed pictures of the new acquisitions all of which were grown in a greenhouse; If you see something that might be misidentified please chime in.. dypsis bef / slick willy heel and petioles dypsis bef / slick willy leaflets dypsis sp dark mealybug fronds and leaflets dypsis sp dark mealybug heel and petiole 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) yellow latan palm or latania versheffeltii which I will separate latania versheffeltii petioles red latan palm or latania lontaroides with a sneak peak of my other passion Edited December 31, 2015 by OverGrown 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 dypsis prestoniana big curly dypsis prestoniana petioles ...cool bi-color look w/ light green petioles and dark green leaflets frond and leaflets...i really like the arrangement on this plant 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 my second dypsis prestoniana not quite as far along as the first 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,778 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 good looking presto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 15g Kentiopsis oliviformis picked up from a local hobbyist... this first one was in more shaded growing conditions this second was more exposed to sun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted January 9, 2016 you're not a real clay gardener unless you went and dug holes in the most compact clay in your yard after those rains we just had...This section is in the carport section of my front yard. Some stately undecided specimen will go here. Each hole is 2' wide and as deep as I could go until i hit dry dirt...will soak again and excavate so that i can backfill with amended clay. this corner of the backyard is where I got the most burn from both sun and cold...I decided to try and salvage the situation by putting up shade cloth covering the south and western exposure of the afflicted palms... Pembana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted January 9, 2016 lepto that got fried lanceolata turning brown another lepto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted January 9, 2016 cyphophoenix elegans that i hope comes around same one The larger cyphophoenix elegans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted January 9, 2016 a lepto in the south west corner that got fried the worst, will be interesting to see whether it will recover Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Update: There has been a lot of work going on...the majority of which is complete. There are hundreds of photos of the work which i will select from over the next couple of days. mowstrips in 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 had a few tree rings formed up on the park strip Tall fescue in place. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Picked up an American bully pup since to watch me while I build and work on the garden... And then HGTV's Tiny House Hunters filmed an episode in the neighborhood using my hedge as a backdrop!! I'm glad it was pruned nice and tight! Post ear crop and the only picture I have of the once storage area and un-uniform and cracked concrete area... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Demolition of the side "yard" Demo'd the driveway...took out a lot of dirt and brought in a ton of base rock. You know it's big business when you load up two end loaders and about 20 ten wheelers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 6 inches minimum base rock in about 50% of the interior of the slab and 12 inches around the other half exterior. Side yard compacted, all trenches for drains, slips and conduit put in (don't have pics of it) 4" of base for a 6" slab, no rebar. 1200 sq ft pour 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 12" of base rock, while spread, is not anywhere near the completion of the work as you will see later when I decided to add a spare water main line and sewer line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) There was a lot of this going on... a LOT. I always run slips for irrigation, a spare, conduit for landscape lighting and outlets...between slabs. I am overbuilding this slab and I never want to have to break it up to service any lines. Also, I want to take every precaution to prevent cracks because of the subway style joint pattern I am incorporating. And that's why i threw in an extra Type L 1" spare copper main line... and dug up my main sewer line to inspect it and replace if necessary... it was in perfect shape so I left it alone and ran a spare just in case.... 4" abs spare to be attached under the sidewalk if need be. Edited April 19, 2016 by OverGrown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Got all of it covered up... Started forming the front driveway and outdoor living area... Compacted like 20 times every time 3" of base was laid down. This corner is where al fresco dining will take place... Spreading, compacting, fine grading over two days until the negative space of the 6" slab was as even as possible... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) maintained level areas with slight fall 15' off the garage and to the perimeters of the outdoor living area and transitioned to a nice of a slope as possible... I sprayed out the joint pattern in green...rebar spaced every 24" Rebar was placed on dobes to sit perfectly center of the slab...I'm real meticulous with this stuff these days... Edited April 19, 2016 by OverGrown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 6" Slab, 6-12" of base rock, 3000 psi, buckwheat (liquid) fiber, rebar 24" on center, top cast finish...Ladies and Gentlemen this is how I built my driveway. Driveway itself was a little over 2000 sq ft. And finally the pour... Some of the best finishers in the game getting down!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxtail 330 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 1 hour ago, OverGrown said: Picked up an American bully pup since to watch me while I build and work on the garden... And then HGTV's Tiny House Hunters filmed an episode in the neighborhood using my hedge as a backdrop!! I'm glad it was pruned nice and tight! Post ear crop and the only picture I have of the once storage area and un-uniform and cracked concrete area... What a chest have that AB, beautiful ohh and the garden too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Very fortunate to be working with a talented and skilled crew. It was like a symphony that day! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 felt like the stucco walls needed a little something more...So I commissioned a local artist by the name of Jose Ortiz to work some magic. My daughter joined the fun too... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 making beautiful backdrops and memories that last... working late into the night... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 New carport area... I will plant succulents in the space between the stone facing and curb to look like corals... a few days of rain so I snapped a couple pics of the backyard... Grass grew in well and prompted a lawn mower purchase...I didn't care for a lawn but the wifey insisted. maples leafed out... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 The way things looked for a few days before more work commenced...stay tuned. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,778 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 4 hours ago, OverGrown said: making beautiful backdrops and memories that last... working late into the night... that is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,778 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 wow! your project has really come a long ways. Nice job bro!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straight6tt 21 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tassie_Troy1971 1,246 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 done alot since i last checked in well done ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palmfriend 1,952 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 I have just found this thread and I really enjoyed reading it! Absolutely great work and very inspiring! I am looking forward the following updates! best regards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palm Tree Jim 1,161 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 Great job! Thanks for the pictures and keeping us updated with your project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 On April 19, 2016 8:42:23 PM, Josh-O said: wow! your project has really come a long ways. Nice job bro!! Thanks, I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. On April 19, 2016 9:34:38 PM, Straight6tt said: I love it! Thank you. On April 20, 2016 1:02:09 AM, Tassie_Troy1971 said: done alot since i last checked in well done ! It was an insane amount of work but I'm glad the hardscape is done. On April 20, 2016 5:54:37 AM, palmfriend said: I have just found this thread and I really enjoyed reading it! Absolutely great work and very inspiring! I am looking forward the following updates! best regards Thank you. On April 20, 2016 6:48:13 AM, Palm Tree Jim said: Great job! Thanks for the pictures and keeping us updated with your project. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 The side yard which is a flexible space for utility, storage and occasionally dressed up for entertaining...I may do a partially covered patio in this area for shade. Picked up a pair of these to hide my tools, machines and miscellaneous for a tidy look. Notice how its lines up nicely with the bump out of the house without impeding on the open flexible space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Mural #2 goin up... My idea was to have a Great White shark appear randomly swimming in the landscape as you drive down the street approaching the house...This is a reference to Damien Hirst's Great White shark. and of course my protege must get in on the action... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 detailing late into the night... daytime shot... imagine the feather grass like seagrass, the mexican weeping bamboo once it grows in should resemble kelp & the succulents like corals... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OverGrown 516 Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Steel pergola assembled...outdoor dining in place... morning coffee nook or evening sundowner corner.... perched on the corner with views of the entire neighborhood, amongst the landscape, utilizing the breeze. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
