Year 3 Native Prairie / planting Jul – September
Planted from seed 3 years ago, and it gets better/denser every year. Bidens Aritosa really takes over by the fall, but I like the pop of yellow so I don't mind. It was absolutely covered in pollinators this year too, better than last year even. We counted over 15 monarchs in early September, which is much higher than previous years.
My project for next year is to add a wild life pond and make a small split rail fence to maintain the path and border a little neater (ques to care). I'll also overseed with Meadow Blazing Star, horry vervaine and annise hyssop to add some different colors. I did it last winter with HV and Annise with pretty good success (2 packets, 10-15 plants succeeded total).
by How4u
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Great job. Everyone with a yard should do this. I’m building a hummingbird garden in my backyard now. Our climate is very hot and dry so it’s been a challenge.
I love image #7, of the trellis. I’d absolutely frame and hang that.
Magnificent!
It’s lovely! How did you get started? Did you remove the grass first? What kind of seed mix did you use? How is maintenance? Lots of weed pulling? And, how do you keep the grass out of your wildflower areas?
Absolutely beautiful!