Hi. I’m establishing my yard. I bought 23 acres off a pine tree plantation. I picked the largest tract that was shaped like a perfect square. Over 1/2 my acreage is an Oak Grove. This land hasn’t ever been developed. I had 2 acres clear cut, had a house put next to the Oak Grove. I love nature & the big trees are stunning. The pines are beautiful. They will be harvested in about 10yrs. I will decide that down the road. I’ve been here almost 11 months. I love it! I live alone & disabled!! So needless to say I’m about killing myself getting things done. My back deck goes up to the big trees. My house is 16ft from the Oak Grove. It’s great to set out there & watch the squirrels. They started coming to my bird feeders about 2 months ago. Took 9months to see a squirrel!! I was wondering if I had bought country property without wildlife. I’ve seen deer in my front yard. Huge Buck & some doe’s with a couple babies. I am getting my front yard filled with trees, scrubs, flowers, fig, peach & apple trees. I have 2 red maples about 15ft tall. 1 Silver Maple 19ft tall. I have 2 live oaks, about 7ft tall. 2 Shamard Red Oaks that are 22ft tall. 1 Bradford Pear that’s 22ft tall. I have a gorgeous Redbud tree. Very pretty. He’s getting his red leaves. He was only 5ft when I bought him. He’s a little over 6ft now. My Pecan is almost 7ft. My Elm is almost 10ft. My Southern Magnolia is only 6ft. I have many more, but those are my big guys. I am establishing a little over 1acre for my St. Augustine grass & trees to live along with 5 Hibiscus, Crepe Myrtles, Azaleas, Tame BlackBerry bushes, tomatoes, okra & jalapeños. I’m having a good time. I want shade but I know it will take time. I go to my big Shumard Oaks or my Maples now. I’m completely shaded!!
I would love to get some Redbud trees, seedlings or even seeds.
I have some small pines & many silver maples growing in my oak grove. If anyone has some tips, suggestions or a lot of knowledge, please reach out to me!!! I love help. Thanks!!
