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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2022
- Hey there! What do you suggest we do with area where water does not drain EVER, even when it's 110 in August 🤯 Thank you for being here 😁
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Hey there! What do you suggest we do with area where water does not drain EVER, even when it's 110 in August 🤯 Thank you for being here 😁
Love the waves!! Tutorial please!
Hey Maria! I would suggest planting plants that favor wet conditions. I would suggest finding plants that are native to California as they are adapted to the climate and soil conditions out there. There are plants like sedges that will provide a nice green hillside or you can also get flowering plants as well. It will help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. If you happen to have a spot where water is dripping down into an open space you can try to install a rain barrel underneath to collect the water and repurpose it for all you plants in the garden.
I'm a natural resources specialist in Ohio for a park system. Please let me know if you have questions!
Highly recommend looking into permaculture swales to direct your water into your garden!!! A pond could also be a good potential solution. Good luck 👍
@@laurenrichards6113 Thank you very much!
@@kategamgee I'll definitely look into that, thank you!
You look lovely Masha!! The beach waves, the hair part, this style gives you this fresh and natural look to you. Sunshine and beaming.😊😊
Yes, very summer look🌻
yeah I think it looks really natural and beautiful!!
Rattlers and all of the critters are going to be drawn to the water. DO NOT let Mila play alone out there. Always remember where you find 1 snake, there’s always more.
Born and raised Californian here... be wary with the rattlers. Western Diamondbacks are native to the region and can be very aggressive. Their bite is deadly, especially if they're on the younger side. This looks more like a snakeskin than a snake carcass, so definitely keep and eye out, and you guys should refrain from wandering around the bushes and rocks on that hill around dawn/dusk. It's their natural habitat, so if there's one, there's bound to be more... ESPECIALLY if there's a water source.
Yes! Here in SoCal my mom was trimming some flowers and was bitten by a young rattler. Thankfully he had just eaten and so had very little venom. We have to be so careful around bushes and plants 😬
"You're balancing!....on a candle 🌚 good job for you" that made me laugh 😂😂 you know, as someone who knows nothing about gardening, I never thought I'd enjoy gardening videos so much 😅 I think it's just you Maria. You're just so calming 🥰
Awwww hugs 🤗❤
Ok, I had a message from a local snake guy, he said it's a dead pacific rattlesnake. But now I wonder why it died, may be froze at night during a cold night? Either way, you guys thank you for your comments, I'm feeling like we might need to take all the vining plants out of the hill eventually to keep pests a bit tamed and dig out a well of sorts. We do have french drain but as you see it's not draining enough water. We'll start contacting different professionals as you suggested and see what can be done here. 💖 Thank you for your suggestions and feedback!!!
They are arboreal snakes, so being wrapped around the branch might be to make itself feel safe. Snakes of course eat rodents but they will be interested in those duck eggs too. If you have close neighbors, maybe they left rat poison out and the snake ate a poisoned rat? Unless it was a former pet I don't believe weather should have bothered a healthy snake. Ticks in the Midwest where I'm at are bad and can prey on snakes too if you have those. Can never rule out trauma like hit by car or predators. Only things I can think of as a cat/dog nurse 😅
Sink a borehole?
Mashka Milashka
Could you just go along with what your yard is trying to do and accentuate it? Make the areas with standing water into a “running creek” through your yard. It might not be as “usable” as you would like. But might look nice! Look at Pinterest and UA-cam for “backyard water features” and “diy backyard creek”.
That photo looked like just the snake skin, which means the snake is probably still around! They would like hiding in the rocks and baking in the warmth/sun. They might hunt the rats/ducklings too. Be careful, always wear enclosed shoes and don’t let Mila play alone.
And a very Australian trick is to have a snake catcher contact number in your phone and always have your phone with you outside. Never take your eyes off it while you wait for a catcher.
Exactly what I was going to say! Definitely a shed snake skin by the looks of it. For the standing water, you could possibly plant eucalyptus trees? The only problem is they grow pretty big and shed lots of leaves and branches can be dangerous falling in strong winds. However they’re very effective. The Israelis planted heaps of them to drain swamp land. As an Australian, I felt right at home when I visited Israel! I would personally get rid of any vegetation that could conceal snakes and although they’re cute, get rid of the ducks too. Good luck 😊
Plant a river birch or willow tree in the wet spot. The trees will drink all the water and dry up the spot. For the rats and snakes, remove the food source and the rodents and snakes will vacate.
You have to be careful with willow trees though, their roots destroy sewer lines!
I read it too fast and instead of birch I read bitch, in my defense I’ve been up since 1am, made me wake up a bit 😄
Hire a Civil Engineer to design a catchment system. There are many options and this is what they are trained for. You may be able to use what you already have installed, with a few tweaks.
@@saravaldez8866 yeah, they should plant a bitchy tree! 🤣
I love how the ducks don’t even care you’re in the backyard and just do their thing, they just feel so safe and comfortable being around your family !
I know nothing about gardening Maria but your hair makes you look like a beautiful fairy and I loveeee it!!! 🧚🏻♂️
Maria! Long time fan here. ♥️As for the standing water (coming from a wetlands/environmental management specialist) don’t add any plastic or “holding” tank! Let the earth and soil continue to absorb and distribute that water. Plant native, water-loving plant species that can create a “marshy” area that will contain and utilize the water source. The roots of the plants will help to hold the soil in place and reduce saturation in your yard. (Willows, ferns, dogwoods, iris, and big-leaf maples are some plants to consider.) Hope this helps! :)
I'm living for these garden vlogs, makes me feel like I'm visiting a good friend 🖤 I hope you find a solution to the water situation!
Could you contact a hydrologist? They may be able to find the source of the water and help you tap into it. I know University of Nevada Reno has a hydrology program and that isnt too far from northern California. But there are probably people even closer.
Also, love the beachy waves!!!! Perfect for summer. ☀️
She could reach out to her local extension office possibly
I love the wavy hair! I recently made the switch to a middle part too, I think it looks much more refined and sophisticated!
I agree! It's gorgeous and looks effortless.
right? my mom has terrorized me my whole life saying that middle part is only for beautiful women with perfectly symmetrical face and small noses (which is completely false) so i avoided it for a long time... and now that i switched to the middle part i've never looked better!
I lived in a place with the same water issue to the point I had crawdads living in my yard! Bedrock acted as a gutter system dumping all the rain water downhill into my yard all year. I dug a cistern on the largest flow. That water was pumped to the garden. This still left boggy areas though so I used plants with high water needs to absorb the water like cattails, elephant ear, day lilies, etc. It still wasn't perfect but I managed to reclaim most of the land. I had enough land I just planted & let them go wild (really fast growers lol) but it might be a problem for you. Good luck 🤞 I know how frustrating it is
I mean I'm 21 years old, on a completely different continent and don't have any helpful information that I can share at 2 am, but at this point whatever you upload, I'll immediately watch till the end. I love your energy Maria! You keep living a beautiful life with your lovely family in your lovely garden!! :) ♡
First of all, love your new look! As for the water situation, I suggest consulting a landscape engineer/designer to route the water around the side of the house to the sewer. Where there are snakes, there are mice and maybe rats and vice versa. Calls for an exterminator. Hope you find this helpful.
We are in the Sierra Foothills, east of Sacramento (between Placerville and Plymouth) and have a hill that weeps year round as well. Luckily, we guided it down to a creek of sorts.
We have a vole (field mouse) problem and they get into my garden and eat the roots. They also leave burrows and holes all over. We now have 3 cats that love hunting them! Mila would love a cat! 🐈
That looks like just the snake skin after it shed
Be extra cautious of more snakes. My in laws lived in the foothills here in CA, and their property looked a lot like yours. When they would clear their property there were a few times the snakes would come out of the hill face level. Not something you would want to deal with! Stay safe. 😊
I've been listening to your ASMR voice since I was in high school and I'm just now hearing your regular speaking voice it is beautiful! Also your hair and face shape are great for a middle part. It's a timeless look.
YES to the pond with a rock border. If you end up with a little duck family living there, it will be magical
FIRST THING I THOUGHT was how beautiful your hair looked!
The dead snake! Oh hell no. 😂 so glad you’re focusing on gardening! I love this content.
The hair looks fantastic on you, Maria! You look like an earth goddess in your garden🌹🌿
You are incredibly lucky to have ducks visiting your yard! Please be careful with rat traps and PLEASE never use sticky traps! Innocent wildlife get injured as well. If you can, have someone come in and talk with you guys about xeriscaping. You can still plant the pretty flowers you like, but the base of your garden will work with your environment. It’s definitely worth a try. 😊
Yes, thank you about no sticky traps. Also please don’t use rodenticide. Any raptors or other animals who eat the dead rats will be poisoned.
Different methods of Groundwater control and dewatering
1. Sump pumping - The most basic form of groundwater control is sump pumping, which is simply a method where groundwater is collected using a sump and pumped away from the site. This type of groundwater control can be inexpensive, but ground loss as well as excessive seepage can be time consuming and expensive to deal with. Pre-drainage methods may be used for situations where sump pumping may pose a threat to the instability of the ground or adjacent structures.
2. Wellpoint systems - These are used to lower groundwater levels and help provide safe working conditions during excavation. Wellpoint systems consist of a number of small diameter wells, which are connected with a header pipe to a wellpoint pump. The wellpoint pump then creates a vacuum that draws water up from the ground.
3. Siphon draining - works by pumping water by gravity along siphon pipes. Siphon draining is most often used where there are unstable slopes. Wells are typically installed in or above the unstable zone of a slope and are then pumped using siphons that utilize the natural slope of the area.
4. Deep well systems - consist of a number of bored wells, each using a submersible borehole pump. As water is pumped from each well, the groundwater is lowered creating a cone of depression.
5. Ejector systems - Similar to deep well systems, ejector systems are based on wells which lower the groundwater level to provide safe working conditions. Ejectors utilize air in the wells to create a vacuum that draws water out of the soil.
Love the new hair, Put Mothballs around the fence line & wherever else you see the Snakes and Rats they cant stand the smell the more it smells the less they will want to stay, Hope this helps 💗
I did this in my garage where rats seem to come hang out and leave behind their dropping. It definitely seemed to help but then I read that it can mess up their sense of smell and it could eventually cause them not to be able to smell so I am gonna go with bleach or something to help keep them out!
Dig up that section, lay a big tarp and create an awesome pond for the frogs etc... Then add rock and ferns etc around it. It would be amazing looking!🥰👍🏼
I love your ducks! How precious. Build a pond for the standing water issue then your ducks will be so happy 🤗
1:29 That looks like a natural spring. You can celebrate your good luck ;) Plant swamp plants. Reeds, many native irises, all that kind of stuff. You can try to collect the extra water to hydrate any non-native grass out front.
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So thank you sm maria ur really my hero ❤️.
Best thing to do is put in a French drain all the way to the gutter in the street. Not sure if you had that one or a different kind was put in. Lots of videos on youtube on how to do it. Also there are trees that are good for wet areas that would help.
I get Kirsten Dunst vibes with the new hair look! It looks great!
Plant trees or bushes that soak up water.....e.g. Willow or Ash trees or ferns such as the Ostrich fern.
A natural spring is so lovely and beautiful! I say embrace it. A pond sounds like a lovely idea
We have natural underground springs on our land in Pennsylvania, we had an underground drainage system put in with a huge collection tank to collect it underground and we use it to water our garden.
#2 a snake is never dead until the head is cut off.
#3 the snakes are drawn to the rat and rodents, so get rid of the rodents with professional pest control and then the snakes might leave but you have rocks and snakes like rocks to
The hair!! 😍 getting a little hippie/70s vibe. So stunning. ♥️
Your new hair style suits you very well. It gives you a casual look and "peace and love" kind of style. In short, this new hairstyle expresses your personality well...👍
Маша, я думаю надо в камнях раскопать/продолбить яму (там где вода больше всего скапливается) и, возможно, к ней "канавки" ото всюду. В неё насос, чтобы воду откачивать в какую-то бочку. И из неё будете поливать растения вокруг дома)))
У тебя так волосы быстро растут!!! Красота!
Вай сестричка!💞💞
great yard ! really cool . i would put a catch basin in the wet area in the lowest spot , then you can have a small pump to use the water for whatever and feed a pond or just start a nice food garden , it is natural spring water seeping out of the earth , your house is in a low spot and the spring below is still active in the rock down deep , so its good and bad kinda its not flooding the house so thats good , your hair looks great ! its super cute !
I'd look into getting a dry well installed (if you haven't tried that already). There's a lot online about dry wells, and you can call a contractor to give you an estimate and recommendation.
The SECOND video started I thought I love her hair!! VERY NATURAL beauty like you are:)
I was literally thinking “Aww she looks so good!” And then you asked “How do I look?” LOVE. I’m from the Central Valley of California as well and your hair is VERY summertime California girl!
Love the middle part makes you look youthful😇💙🫂 Natural repellents for Snakes: sulfur, clove & cinnamon oil, & vinegar may help. Pour around the perimeter of your yard. There's also TONS of stuff online to help rid of unwanted critters.
Your hair looks amazing, I was thinking it even before you mentioned it!!
LOVE the hair - it’s giving 1970s in the best way :)
Looks like you’ve got a spring in your yard! A natural spring, but as some people said, plants some trees that enjoy water and it’ll fix most of the problem :)
My son checked on cost of a well recently, 30k approximately. Also, ducks are cute but nobody wants the duck poop which is a mess and draws flies. Those ducks have laid eggs somewhere there before and that’s what makes them return every time they want to lay a new clutch of eggs. I have to scare them away from landing in our pool. We just set rat traps out and gopher traps out. My husband tells me my tomato plants are feeding them. If you find gopher snake don’t kill it as they eat the rodents and are harmless to humans. Rattlesnake is a different story. Sounds like you already have French drains installed. Maybe they are clogged? It happens.
looks like that snake was LONG dead! You look stunning, as always!💗
I love your hair! It looks so natural and free flowing, ethereal!
I love the new look Maria! You look like a glowing mermaid!💜🧜♀️
Oh Maria, I have had a really stressful day with my almost 2year old daughter, we started potty training today and she is being just SO sassy…she is down for a nap and I just really needed to switch off and think about something else, I love that I can watch your vid about your garden with Mila being so sassy too… I know you get it. We mamas gotta stick together! You’re doing amazing, let’s remember that on the tricky days! Xxx
Maria i LOVE the new look! it's subtle change but it looks so good on you! No matter what you do you're always the most beautiful!
I commented on the other video that I love the middle part and I still stand by it! ☺️ Looks great on you!
Create a native bog garden with moisture loving plants! They will soak up all the water :) it's a natural spring you are so so lucky. Remove the piled up rock and dig in! Don't be afraid to experiment! I wouldn't put plastic there, just add the rock back once you dig in
ducks are super cute, last year we had a couple of duck families (with about 8 babies each) that would come by our property. we went overboard on feeding them extra birdseed outside of what dropped naturally from the feeders... that led in a bunch of geese which we did not want since they’re mean and poop everywhere. try to cover your tomato plants if you haven’t already as our ducks went after ours!!
I love your hair like that, Maria! ♥️
I’m really enjoying listening to your garden vlogs and I’m super fascinated with all the possible solutions in the comments for the standing water!
My late brother in law was a plumber, you wouldnt think a plumber could help, but he would get out his dowel rods to find the flowing source so he could re-route a natural spring more effectively. Maybe you can find a plumber like that. Good luck! 🧡
Your little imitation of a rat was the funniest thing I've seen today 😅 And kudos to you Mama for protecting Mila by not showing her when you don't think it's appropriate to do so!
I would suggest contacting a landscape designer/architect OR
the University of California extension service. They should be able to advise you about the water issue.
Eucalyptus trees dry out swamps. My country planted them in swamp areas and they just drank it all out. Maybe consider planting one tree in your yard 🌿
If you can find a source for the water then you could definitely reroute it to collect it or divert it, but if it’s just a mysterious swamp situation, I’d plant a lot of water loving plants or trees to drink it up! You could still focus on natives, but find ones that drink a lot. Love this content! ☺️
I have a dry creek that fills with water when we get irrigation from down our street. We installed a cistern to collect the water and have a pump that we hooked up to a drip system! We made it solar charged. Might be something worth while?
Oh wow I just saw your post in our local gardening fb group. Don’t worry, you’re secret it safe with me! But wow I just can’t believe we’re neighbors! lol
So interesting to follow. Water, animals, your own jungle with a natural spring. Spiritually it feels as such a furtile healthy flowing representation of your innerwork. And you have no control over the situation. The surrender it almost forces up on you. It looks like you are working together with the universe to create a managable situation for you and your family AND natures powers. ❤️
We lived in California, had a similar problem in La Mesa. The bigger problem will be the winter rains and a possible mud slide if you remove vegetation from the area. I'd have the water quality tested before you do anything. Do not remove that vegetation. As far as the critters in the yard, water and food will attract them especially bird feeders attract rats.
Yes the 1st thing i thought about was mud slides as well. This excess water situation should have been disclosed to you before you bought your house. Contact a real estate law expert right away. There are only so many years you can complain about this after you buy a house ( in CA anyway) I belive it's 4 yrs?
Awwww she sounds so grown up!🥰
Just add river rock to that wet area. So it'll be like a mini creek/dry river bed area. Super cute!
The new look is very Cali chic. No suggestions on yard maintenance cause I'm not a homeowner and you've made me happy to leave issues like that to the apartment complex managers!
Loving the wavy mid part hair Masha! I too have the same problem in my back yard. I live in northern Indiana, and my back yard also has a little swampy area, even after the drainage was installed. I also thought of doing a little pond but I’m not sure where to even start, I hope the comments are helpful here 🥺♥️
LOVE THE MIDDLE PART!!🙃👍🏼
Even before I watched the video I thought, wow she looks so beautiful!
I love you hair in curls but I think I prefer it parted by the side
i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the waves and middle parting
I live with ducks since I live on a lake, and they'll pair bond through the mating season. They'll leave after the babies are old enough. I don't have a fence, so I don't have to worry about them getting stuck in my yard, but they might need some help if they wanna relocate with their family after the babies are born, so you might have to show them how to be free through a gate or something. The babies are typically too small to fly when they're ready to go. Ducks are relatively harmless honestly.
I help relocate ducks through a school when they are ready to be out in the open again 😂 (they typically nest in a courtyard in the center of the building). It's pretty painless.
The bird feeder will also attract the rats😳
omg the ducks are so cute. lil couple enjoying their meal 🥺
Masha loved your hair, middle part looks fresh. And I love the look you have after Mila balancing haha total mom look. 🥰😂
Мария, Вам очень идёт эта причёска! 💇♀️ освежает
Hi and thank you for all of your videos! When I first saw that you have natural ground water in your backyard, i thought what a gold mine! However I can understand the problems they are bringing. I might look into planting a natural "rain garden". They are designed with plants that love sitting in pools of water and they may even help absorb some of the water and might help dry things out. As far as wild life goes, as long as its wet or even damp, there will alway be wildlife there. So... a cat might help keep critters away. Some dog breeds would help as well, but they might be a lot more work than a kitty cat. Good luck! I hope you can eventually benefit from this water source. I don't know much about wells, but I imagine that would be expensive.
Agree with the rain garden, but cats kill so many native birds.
Maria, you make me laugh so hard. I love it 🤣😂
I love how Mila is your hype man in the background lol so cute! I love the pond idea but more so for a water feature with a fountain you would love the peaceful sounds of the water
Your hair looks great with the beach waves. Always pretty.
Try moth balls to keep snakes away. My mom has been using them around her yard for years and hasn't seen a snake since. You can also use Irish spring soap bars to keep bugs away. Just cut them up and throw them around your yard especially where water is standing. You can also put some pieces of the same soap in penny hoses. Hang them by your doors and/or security cameras too.
Yes a little garden pond 👍🎊🎊
Your look is incredible here. Everything. I don't know how much makeup you used, whatever. You look amazing!!
All the gathering of animals makes you Snow White, lol, optimistic view~ Love your hair, I enjoy seeing new things you try, yet I always do, I think when someone has a lovely soul they come across good in most ways, as the focus is on the energy frequency & you circulate positivity so well~ XX Hugs!
Hey lady. As a cosmetologist I recommend that natural wave for sure. Get some Moroccan(this is the pro brand) argan oil (pricey and worth it) and use a couple drops after u shampoo, it's very light weight, not greasy at all and it will define waves and calm frizz. I use it and absolutely adore it. As for your part, most cannot pull off a middle part, but u can. The shape of your face allows it. Also a zig zag part may be fun to try.
Ok so the snake and rat thing, YIKES!!! I'm terrified of 🐀 rats. And snakes are not much better. I'd have to move lol you are brave. If it was my back yard, I'd wanna level it more get rid of the huge rocks and such. But that's just me. I think your doing a fine job so far. If u need any beauty tips on your hair I'm here to help. Thank you for all that you do with your amazing asmr videos. You are the best at your craft
Lovely video to watch while cleaning up the house :)!! Love you Maria!
maybe make like a french drain? If you can dig deep enough maybe place a rain collector like a barrel with small holes to have the water draw into the barrel and then put a pump on it to a garden hose to put on your plants
i love the look!!! it was the first thing i noticed!
Look into a rain garden. There are some really good videos out there on how to create one. I live in a really different area so I can’t suggest plants, but they basically use native bog plants that have very deep root systems and they regrade some of the area to capture all the water into one area.
Может посадить дерево которое очень любит воду, например, грецкий орех... но тогда будет тень🤔..
🙄змея ужас, крыса тоже, но уточки супер!!!😁😁 к сожалению, от крыс только отрава помогает. В камни припрятать. А то сожрёт утиные яйца.
Спасибо Мария, тебя всегда очень интересно слушать.
Your hair looks gorgeous!
I love the natural look!
We have had the exact same problem, we had to do an extensive French drain. We put a dry creek bed above it and that worked. You're moving in the right direction, tie it into that green drain you showed us.
Great video. You're brave being out in the garden after finding the snake, I think that would be a big nope for me haha. Mila sounds like she is growing up to be an inquisitive and happy child.
How about drilling a well for the standing water? That'll allow you to access the water and use it. It's worth looking into I think. And your hair looks beautiful with its voluminous curls. :o)
That's what I thought of too!