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Up and coming garden in Vista California / blank canvanas

Josh-O
Josh-O
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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2 hours ago, Sandy Loam said:

Post photos when it's done!

Absolutely:greenthumb:

I'll some before and after shots

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

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5 hours ago, Josh-O said:

I cant wait. This project has been sucking the life out of me 

Lol, I feel you... I feel the same every time I go to work on my garden lately...body so sore but so much detail work to finish.  Your place is really coming together!

LA | NY | OC
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On 1/16/2016, 6:46:35, OverGrown said:

Lol, I feel you... I feel the same every time I go to work on my garden lately...body so sore but so much detail work to finish.  Your place is really coming together!

Thanks! It's fun but also tiresome at the same time :) 

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On 1/16/2016, 10:08:55, Sandy Loam said:

Post photos when it's done!

for sure, I'll post a bunch :) 

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well... the time has finally arrived...Yipeeee!!

framing started today for the pathway forms.

This has been in the makings for the last 6 months.

A big thanks to all the palm talkers who helped with the grading and prep work to make this possible.. :)

Here are just a few pic's from today.. I will post many many many more in the days to come.

I'm still unsure of what concrete to use??

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    Use the hard concrete Josh, it lasts longer...

     

    :floor:

    Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

    "The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

    -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

    I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

    It's gonna be like two feet thick. It will never crack.

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    1 hour ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    Use the hard concrete Josh, it lasts longer...

     

    :floor:

    LMAO....

    will do

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    2 minutes ago, Pando said:

    It's gonna be like two feet thick. It will never crack.

    holy guacamole pando man..  

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

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    Am I noticing a disproportionately low amount of New Cals? Or did I just miss them in the 14 pages of bliss?  :)

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    On 1/27/2016, 1:16:51, Sr. Califas said:

    Am I noticing a disproportionately low amount of New Cals? Or did I just miss them in the 14 pages of bliss?  :)

    some new cals will be planted this year. with a project this size I'm target planting only the bigger full acclimated palms. Most new cal stuff needs canopy to start off with.

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    I'll post more pictures tonight. Phase 1 is  complete. I'm working on phase 2 the rest of the week and I hope to start phase 3 by Tuesday of next week. I'm estimating we will have completes the final phase(4) IN 2 WEEKS TIME. This concrete job is way bigger than I previously thought up on paper :) 

     

    I cant wait to have this pathway project job completed. This idea had been in the works for almost 11/2 yrs and to see it come into reality is sure a kick in the pants:greenthumb:

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    here are some update pics of the concrete path way forms that were installed the other day

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    its official, we have concrete flowing in these next few pics :) 

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    the color I chose was San Diego buff and boy does it look real nice

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    this retaining wall will be the larges in the almost 1,000 ft of pathways that are being poured in the "vista garden"

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    3.JPG.ea58e6bb7729f09ba56cd93d22fddf2e.JThe contractor I chose is no stranger to quality pathway work in the garden setting. I'm thrilled at how good everything looks so far and this is only phase 1 of 4..

    Cheers!

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    10 hours ago, Josh-O said:

    3.JPG.ea58e6bb7729f09ba56cd93d22fddf2e.JThe contractor I chose is no stranger to quality pathway work in the garden setting. I'm thrilled at how good everything looks so far and this is only phase 1 of 4..

    Cheers!

    looking forward to seeing the next phases… and next new leaves on palms. 

    Cheers!

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

    Looking great Josh!

    10 hours ago, Josh-O said:

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    this retaining wall will be the larges in the almost 1,000 ft of pathways that are being poured in the "vista garden"

    Gonna look sweet man!

    That retaining wall is looking awesome. 

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    1 hour ago, doranakandawatta said:

    looking forward to seeing the next phases… and next new leaves on palms. 

    Cheers!

    Thanks Philippe :) , I'l be sure to post some pictures 

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    39 minutes ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Incredible!  I am glad I saw it BC (Before Concrete!)

    It looks so different from when you were there a short couple of months ago.

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    44 minutes ago, Danilopez89 said:

    Gonna look sweet man!

    That retaining wall is looking awesome. 

    Thanks Danny :)  The retaining wall was the hardest part of the project so far. I'm glad it turned out so well. 

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

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    47 minutes ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

    Looking great Josh!

    Thanks Jim :) 

    It was also good to see you at the PSSC banquet 

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

    Looks amazing!

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    34 minutes ago, NorCalKing said:

    Looks amazing!

    Thanks Ron :) 

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    Concrete is the icing on the cake _ looking good mate !

    Old Beach ,Hobart
    Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
    Cool Maritime climate

    Concrete jungle.

     

    Carl

    Vista, CA
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    9 hours ago, Rafael said:

    Very nice Josh!

    Looking forward to how it will look at the end, a botanical garden ;)

    Thanks Rafael! I'm looking forward to the end as well

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

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    7 hours ago, Tassie_Troy1971 said:

    Concrete is the icing on the cake _ looking good mate !

    Thanks Troy :) 

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    6 hours ago, nachocarl said:

    Concrete jungle.

     

    lol.....you need to think about a pathway at you pad Carl??

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

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