Every October, we rig the bird net to keep the cottonwood leaves out of the pond. You can imagine just how big a mess it would be if I had to dip these leaves out of the water. It would be an impossible task! This is before using the leaf vac.....
More evidence of a healthy cottonwood, and the presence of our trusty bird net. It works!
Now, you can tell how well the vacuum works. I had to empty the bag three times. We use the bagged leaves, now about 1/10 the volume, as mulch in the various flower beds bordering the lawn.
Even the deck and my outdoor kitchen are clear. Nope, I know it won't last. I'll have to do this again next week, probably keep vacuuming leaves into February because the red oak waits until January or later to shed.
Here it is, the second of November, and the temperature hit 78 degrees! Normally, we would be wearing heavy jackets, a scarf and fur hat. Today, we went to church in shirtsleeves! I am still feeding the fish since the water temperature is still in the 60's. Weird weather, but I'm not complaining. Indian Summer! What a glorious Indian Summer! Fantastic weather, I have never seen it so mild this late in the year.
More evidence of a healthy cottonwood, and the presence of our trusty bird net. It works!
Now, you can tell how well the vacuum works. I had to empty the bag three times. We use the bagged leaves, now about 1/10 the volume, as mulch in the various flower beds bordering the lawn.
Even the deck and my outdoor kitchen are clear. Nope, I know it won't last. I'll have to do this again next week, probably keep vacuuming leaves into February because the red oak waits until January or later to shed.
Here it is, the second of November, and the temperature hit 78 degrees! Normally, we would be wearing heavy jackets, a scarf and fur hat. Today, we went to church in shirtsleeves! I am still feeding the fish since the water temperature is still in the 60's. Weird weather, but I'm not complaining. Indian Summer! What a glorious Indian Summer! Fantastic weather, I have never seen it so mild this late in the year.
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