conquering the muck and mud

[sahai1]

I think I got drainage and flooding under control this time for most stubborn area of property., the canal diverts to usual pathway of floodwaters, but got two highgrounds both sides.   It’s 22 meters long by 2.5 meters deep. I plan to use this for irragation water exclusively and has water all year round due to small
underground spring somewhere in this area likely opened up by the banyan tree.

Now digging plantingholes 6 feet down by 2 feet wide.  Filling 70% up with manure, and then going with potting soil overflowing.   At least 6 premium planting tree sites have been recovered by diggimg the canal.

For back side going with caimito, and old side likely black palm or coconut.

Rainy spring 1-2 months away and flooding season 6 months away, so hopefully can get some goundcover going to prevent some of the erosion.

[sahai1]

[shot]

Dam good job! A lot people won't use hand tools anymore but it does the best job and help keeps you fit.

[sahai1]

canal dug with backhoe, had a guy on site already to dig another pond,  But still gettimg work in all day long with shovel and hoe grading the fill, laying irrigation pipe and planting trees. 95 and full sun everyday, killing me

besides fruit trees, taking a stab at watermelon and kubucha, maybe they can cover the open dirt

[KarenRei]

Wow... things like this make me glad that I only grow in pots.  That must have been a ton of work! 

Looks great though, I hope it pays off!

[sahai1]

I guess in 5 years will know!  but I think for sure most trees will do good.  If not the original holes aren't going anywhere, so those can be easily replanted with new trees.