Those of you who have been following along or are reading this in the book version will know that I made some mistakes when I first began converting my suburban lawn into a biodiverse habitat. Hopefully, you have learned from my mistakes and even found entertainment from my documenting them and relating them to you.... Continue Reading →
Bee-Lawn Maintenance.
This week’s article will focus on the Bee-lawn. As mentioned in Give Dandelions their Day in the Sun our early emerging pollinators struggle to find sources of nectar. Therefore, it is critical we allow the dandelions and other early emerging nectar producers to grow unmolested in at least portions of our lawns. Most importantly do... Continue Reading →
Last Week of May – 23
The white clover is in bloom! The dandelions have had their day. You can read about my thoughts on how dandelions should be used to bridge the gap between early spring, when pickings are slim for early arriving pollinators, and later in summer, when a multitude of other blooms and food sources are available for... Continue Reading →
Do as I Say, not as I do.
Kill your lawn. Yes, you read that correctly. Before you start your native plant perennial garden, make sure to kill the grass! No matter the size you are planning to install. Kill the grass first. I am not a gardener. Wait, I looked it up. Definition Gardener - a person who tends and cultivates a garden as... Continue Reading →