Hello! I just purchased my first home in January of this year and I don’t know what to do. I don’t want traditional grass. I don’t even mind what’s there. I just want to know how to best manicure it and make it look lush. I am in zone 6 and have not done anything.
by Old_Hold_50
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Looks like you have mostly dandelions and wild violets (I think?). Both are good for pollinators! You can just let it grow for the month of May and then see what else springs up…the first year is a lot of “let’s see what we have here” in my experience. Then, once you know what you’re dealing with, you can plan out your approach. In the meantime, you can also clear out that bed near the house and plant some nice things there to make it look tidy for the time being. Looks pretty shady and fenced in…? If so, I’d research native shade plants for your area. And if it’s fenced that’s a bonus bc you don’t have to account for deer.
Download an app that will help you identify what you have. I use Inaturalist and PictureThis. As another commenter said, the native violets are great. They’re host plants, stay semi-evergreen in some climates, and are an early source of food for pollinators!