My property

[Buckmaster]

I have been through a similiar situation with one of my lots. I hired a contractor during the dry months and he dug me a pond out of the wet areas and installed a lot of underground piping for drainage and runoff. He spent 4 days working with 2 trackhoes and a dozer. Money well spent and I have a fruitfull pond because of it. Once the lot dries out you can plant anything you want. My planting this year is apple and pear.

 

[Milo]

Keep some distance from your pears .i got hit with some fire blight and lost a tree. I now keep mine 50 yards a part if possible. That stuff is not good.

 

[Hoytmania]

Hey Mike are you planning on ever building on this property or is it soley for recreational purposes?

 

[LonewolfNopack]

DO NOT plant Reed Canary grass. That stuff is very invasive and will take over. I am lucky not to have to deal with it too much YET, but I have heard the horror stories. Hard to tell you what to do without seeing it, but have you considered millet??

 

[jagermeister]

DO NOT plant Reed Canary grass. That stuff is very invasive and will take over. I am lucky not to have to deal with it too much YET, but I have heard the horror stories. Hard to tell you what to do without seeing it, but have you considered millet??

It is pretty invasive, but in a situation like Mike's (where there's only a confined area for it to grow) I don't see much potential for it to get out of control. It offers little benefit in regards to nutrition, but reed canary grass grows very dense and would offer exeptional cover. All that being said, like you I would still lean towards millet.

 

[xbowguy]

You are more than welcome to come out and dig some oaks up if you want.

AWESOME! TOO Helping Others. Kudos To You Oaks!

 

[LonewolfNopack]

It is pretty invasive, but in a situation like Mike's (where there's only a confined area for it to grow) I don't see much potential for it to get out of control. It offers little benefit in regards to nutrition, but reed canary grass grows very dense and would offer exeptional cover. All that being said, like you I would still lean towards millet.

It may be confined areas on his land, but he wouldn't be helping the neighbors any. This stuff can grow in in area that lies even remotely wet, including road side ditches.

 

[jagermeister]

It may be confined areas on his land, but he wouldn't be helping the neighbors any. This stuff can grow in in area that lies even remotely wet, including road side ditches.

I'm well aware of that. Thanks.

If you take another look at the map you'll notice that there are really no neighbors to affect here.

 

[LonewolfNopack]

Sorry if you are offended, not trying to argue, just trying to give him advice which is what he asked for. There are neighbors all around. May not have a house near him, but there is land. I would be livid if my neighbor planted Reed Canary and it spread to my land. Looks like directly to the east there is a wooded creek (or ditch??) thats winds through there. With a west wind the seeds would be over there in no time. Planting invasive species is never a good idea. Just look at our Bush Honeysuckle situation right now, or Multiflora Rose, or Autumn Olive. These were once all brought here with good intentions, and have completely taken over. Not all non native species are invasive, but Reed Canary sure is.

 

[COB-TY]

One thing certain Milo is you should invite me to hunt with you! LOL LOL

 

[Mike]

I read that millet needs well drained soil. I don't have that situation. How about switchgrass?

 

[LonewolfNopack]

Switchgrass is a wet loving species that is very hardy, as well as native. It wont make it if there is standing water for long periods of time, but if you just have temporary ponding it stands a chance. It holds up well in the winter time and provides great thermal cover.

 

[jagermeister]

Sorry if you are offended, not trying to argue, just trying to give him advice which is what he asked for. There are neighbors all around. May not have a house near him, but there is land. I would be livid if my neighbor planted Reed Canary and it spread to my land. Looks like directly to the east there is a wooded creek (or ditch??) thats winds through there. With a west wind the seeds would be over there in no time. Planting invasive species is never a good idea. Just look at our Bush Honeysuckle situation right now, or Multiflora Rose, or Autumn Olive. These were once all brought here with good intentions, and have completely taken over. Not all non native species are invasive, but Reed Canary sure is.

Not offended at all, man.

I read that millet needs well drained soil. I don't have that situation. How about switchgrass?

"Well-drained" is a relative term. IMO establishment of millet would be much easier than switchgrass in this area.

 

[Mike]

I went out there and did a lot of work today. I put up two ladder stands on the east and west side of the water hole, cleaned up a bunch of trash and over 70 beer/pop cans, cut some firewood, stacked some brush, made a mineral site (with Monster Raxx) and put a trail cam over it. It was very satisfying indeed.
Stands
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The last pic is my butt seat for gun season.

 

[hickslawns]

I know the feeling. No matter how big or how small, it is quite satisfying to have your own little slice of Heaven. My property is just under 8ac, but it is MINE! Glad you enjoyed it Mike.

 

[CJD3]

Great way to spend a March day Mike.

 

[Huckleberry Finn]

Looks like a really nice piece of ground.

I still have a set of sticks I haven't taken down yet, and you're puttin 'em up! Dang

 

[COB-TY]

Well Done M! Man some was really pigish on thar property. Never could understand throwing down a can. They can carry it in full but can not crry it out empty?????????????????

 

[Mike]

After donuts with dad at the kids' school I'm going out to plant some trees.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Looking good Mike! Hopefully all the work will be rewarded this fall!!!