@Toadham
I believe attempting to move such a tree might damage the grafts and work you have done. I have raised hills up to 30 feet and planted trees on them. Sometimes i just have hundreds of logs to get rid of and that becomes my next berm.
Interesting concept known as Hügelkultur is growing as water becomes less plentiful in many areas. Many people use part of this method already. Here is a link to learn more
https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/many-benefits-hugelkultur
The idea of using wood in the ground is foreign to me as it locks up nitrogen. Perhaps it’s not a bad thing if done correctly.
" Hugelkultur, pronounced Hoo-gul-culture, means hill culture or hill mound.
Instead of putting branches, leaves and grass clipp…
Pawpaw are not exactly easy to grow here because they need shade when they are babies and water all the time. Seemed impossible to me at first but then I dug them a pond to grow beside. Note the reflection of the overhanging shade trees in the water [image] [image] [image] [image]
https://growingfruit.org/t/ponds-are-a-great-investment/7033
Many of us are planning major projects. I’m going to remain silent on what mine is for now. This project has taken several years to put it all together. I’m getting very close on the first step of it and then will update some of the specifics. What is everyone else working on?
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