There’s Vegas and then there’s the rest of Nevada. Acres and
acres of sagebrush and sand sprawl across its boundaries with an occasional
pond, lake, or river thrown in along with high mountains. With the early
spring-like weather, weeds blossomed out like crazy and then instantly dried
out. They foretold the chance of accidental fire and offered a hiding spot to
rattlesnakes and other critters.
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| Okay, here's the plan.. |
It is a lot of work to fight weeds and overgrowth. When it
needs done, I prefer to use green products that won’t harm the soil, pets and
other animals, and family. What a delight it was this year to have the goats
down the way volunteer to visit and chow down the weeds and overwhelming
greenery fast turning to wheat-colored fire hazards.
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| Hey, Ladies, over here! Follow me! |
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| Wow, this is a lot of work! Let's take a break. |
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| What a great job. Now it's time for me to complete the clean-up! |
I’m amazed at how neatly they cleared the area. They did an
excellent job of dragging out limbs torn off trees by the 100+ MPH winds that
frequent the area. Together, they chomped off the twigs and small branches. Now
it is easier for me to cut the branches for firewood to combat winter’s coldest
days (I’m amazed at how fast the year is flying by!). The land is cleared and protected
against wildfires.
Are you in an area where defensive space is a part of fire
protection? What kinds of four-legged neighbors drop by to visit?
I don't like in an area like this, but my mom does. She has a goat and a cow. She needs a few more goats for sure.
ReplyDeleteI have often joked to my husband that we should get us a few goats so we wouldn't have to worry about the grass. :) It is amazing at how quickly they can clear an area.
ReplyDeleteWe are actually letting our sheep clear out an area that needs mowing. They are doing a great job.
ReplyDeleteWe live in a big city and don't have any animals. My brother has several goats, a donkey and a horse.
ReplyDeleteWow this is neat! We live in a huge city, of Toronto so I don't see things like this often! How cool!
ReplyDeleteSince I live in the burbs, this is not something we experience. But we still have possum, skunks, and other creatures that I see every once in a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at how fast this year is going by too. It's utterly ridiculous, lol I like your pics. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have much experience with goats, but I understand how useful they would be in your area. It is probably best to let them clear the land for you to prevent a fire hazard!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome way to cut down on the weeds! I have a few neighbors who could use some goats... lol
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