Avocados! And bk's back yard!

[quote author="caycifish" date=1227065278][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227058539]



Sorry to hear that.

Glad everything worked out and you managed to escape the storm drain alive.

Of course, the pool is out.

I?ll try and come up with some other ideas for your backyard.</blockquote>


I think it looks lovely just how it is.</blockquote>


There goes my skate board ramp idea.
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1227065278][quote author="tenmagnet" date=1227058539]



Sorry to hear that.

Glad everything worked out and you managed to escape the storm drain alive.

Of course, the pool is out.

I?ll try and come up with some other ideas for your backyard.</blockquote>


I think it looks lovely just how it is.</blockquote>


Actually, strike that. On further review I could not find a BBQ.
 
Here?s my other suggestion.

Why not place a huge white tent back there?

We can throw the First Annual IHB Winter Christmas Party there.



Something like this:

<img src="http://charlotte.classicpartyrentals.com/product_image/image/96/Wedding_Tent.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1227068088]Planning a wedding?</blockquote>


Not that I?m aware of.

Does that not look like a Christmas party?

I was trying to capture a Winter party feel.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1227072606]Nice suggestions:



Swimming pool

skate board ramp

Wedding or winter party tent

BBQ-yes I need one.



Any other ideas?</blockquote>


Outdoor Jacuzzi?
 
- Pergola with swing under it.

- <em>Gazebo! </em>

- Putting green or miniature golf

- Badminton court

- Large, beautiful fountain (the sound of trickling water is very nice outside)

- Koi pond
 
[quote author="Anon." date=1227076785]BK, that avocado tree is beautiful! How old is it?</blockquote>


The tree was a part of an orchard from the late 1800. In 1929 some trees in the orchard was removed to build homes. Many avocado trees were left standing in yards of built homes. Asian exotic fruits and avocados were produced here and shipped by train to Los Angeles along with other growers depots like Valencia Oranges in Old Irvine Ranch, Tustin Orchards and City of Orange orchards.



The twisted branches are an indicator of a tree over a hundred year old. In a way you can say this tree is a Bonsai avocado tree.
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1227077590][quote author="Anon." date=1227076785]BK, that avocado tree is beautiful! How old is it?</blockquote>


The tree was a part of an orchard from the late 1800. In 1929 some trees in the orchard was removed to build homes. Many avocado trees were left standing in yards of built homes. Asian exotic fruits and avocados were produced here and shipped by train to Los Angeles along with other growers depots like Valencia Oranges in Old Irvine Ranch, Tustin Orchards and City of Orange orchards.



The twisted branches are an indicator of a tree over a hundred year old. In a way you can say this tree is a Bonsai avocado tree.</blockquote>


The Japanese believe ancient trees are home to spirits:



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[quote author="SoCal78" date=1227074110]- Pergola with swing under it.

- <em>Gazebo! </em>

- Putting green or miniature golf

- Badminton court

- Large, beautiful fountain (the sound of trickling water is very nice outside)

- Koi pond</blockquote>


I really like the koi pond idea. My grandparents had one and I have many childhood memories of feeding and watching the fish.
 
[quote author="caycifish" date=1227078871][quote author="SoCal78" date=1227074110]- Pergola with swing under it.

- <em>Gazebo! </em>

- Putting green or miniature golf

- Badminton court

- Large, beautiful fountain (the sound of trickling water is very nice outside)

- Koi pond</blockquote>


I really like the koi pond idea. My grandparents had one and I have many childhood memories of feeding and watching the fish.</blockquote>


Parrots, squirrels and several strayed cats frequent the yard often. Would they eat or hurt the fish in the pond? I hate to have a nice Koi pond but having a netting over it. The rear of the yard is currently a Zen garden with bamboos and Japanese Maple. A koi Pond will be a good addition. Stray cats and Nancy's cat think the zen garden is a giant litter box!! Our Wiener dog loves to wear cat poops.



Any other ideas?
 
How about a water show like the one outside of the Bellagio?

Complete with lights and choreographed music.



<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/2129721075_1e1f135abd.jpg?v=0" alt="" />
 
[quote author="bkshopr" date=1227079561][quote author="caycifish" date=1227078871][quote author="SoCal78" date=1227074110]- Pergola with swing under it.

- <em>Gazebo! </em>

- Putting green or miniature golf

- Badminton court

- Large, beautiful fountain (the sound of trickling water is very nice outside)

- Koi pond</blockquote>


I really like the koi pond idea. My grandparents had one and I have many childhood memories of feeding and watching the fish.</blockquote>


Parrots, squirrels and several strayed cats frequent the yard often. Would they eat or hurt the fish in the pond? I hate to have a nice Koi pond but having a netting over it. The rear of the yard is currently a Zen garden with bamboos and Japanese Maple. A koi Pond will be a good addition. Stray cats and Nancy's cat think the zen garden is a giant litter box!! Our Wiener dog loves to wear cat poops.



Any other ideas?</blockquote>


My parents used to have koi until, one by one, they were taken by predators. Based on tracks, the main culprits appeared to be racoons who were able to remove protective features in the pond (racoon paws have dextrous fingers) . One of the most majestic things I have ever seen in the suburbs is a hawk silently gliding down across my parents' backyard and then, almost in slow motion, lowering its legs like landing gear just as it skimmed the top of the koi pond than then in a flash of water, taking off at a high angle wtih a koi hanging in its its talons.
 
Great backyard that BK has and what a beautiful avocado tree it is. I am a yard person too and that's why I recently bought this older house with bigger yard. And it comes with an avocado tree which I absolutely love. The previous owner planted it many years ago but now I can see there is serious problem with this tree. Almost all the leaves have burns at the very end of the leaf tips and the color is very yellowish, unlike the one BK has which is so green and vibrant. I don't know what the problem is but I just don't want to see it dies. Any green finger here can give me some advices? I was hoping to find some helps from the gardener but as I see this thread here I'll just throw out the question here. I really wish that my avocado tree can be as healthy as BK's and someday I can savor the nice avocado milkshakes with the fruits from my own tree.
 
we had a koi pond growing up and always had 4 cats. Nothing ever harmed the fish, not even the duck. I would spend hours with those fish and they became so friendly that when you put your finger in the water they would come up to have you pet their head.
 
[quote author="High Gravity" date=1227080010][quote author="bkshopr" date=1227079561][quote author="caycifish" date=1227078871][quote author="SoCal78" date=1227074110]- Pergola with swing under it.

- <em>Gazebo! </em>

- Putting green or miniature golf

- Badminton court

- Large, beautiful fountain (the sound of trickling water is very nice outside)

- Koi pond</blockquote>


I really like the koi pond idea. My grandparents had one and I have many childhood memories of feeding and watching the fish.</blockquote>


Parrots, squirrels and several strayed cats frequent the yard often. Would they eat or hurt the fish in the pond? I hate to have a nice Koi pond but having a netting over it. The rear of the yard is currently a Zen garden with bamboos and Japanese Maple. A koi Pond will be a good addition. Stray cats and Nancy's cat think the zen garden is a giant litter box!! Our Wiener dog loves to wear cat poops.



Any other ideas?</blockquote>






My parents used to have koi until, one by one, they were taken by predators. Based on tracks, the main culprits appeared to be racoons who were able to remove protective features in the pond (racoon paws have dextrous fingers) . One of the most majestic things I have ever seen in the suburbs is a hawk silently gliding down across my parents' backyard and then, almost in slow motion, lowering its legs like landing gear just as it skimmed the top of the koi pond than then in a flash of water, taking off at a high angle wtih a koi hanging in its its talons.</blockquote>


I love exotic koi. Some nice ones are $500 each. I hate to spoil those hawks or parrots with $500 snack.
 
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