I’ve come to the conclusion the hours spent on the “perfect lawn” are a waste of time. Help me redesign my yard. It has tons of trees so stuff is always falling. Any suggestions?
by hoozierwins
I’ve come to the conclusion the hours spent on the “perfect lawn” are a waste of time. Help me redesign my yard. It has tons of trees so stuff is always falling. Any suggestions?
by hoozierwins
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Find something native to your area that will require minimal care. Stop raking in the leaves, plant a few easy locally adapted plants and spend 90% less time doing yard work. enjoy the butterflies that will come once you let native take over.
Well done and welcome to the club of smart people.
Start with shrubs and small understory trees the do well in shade.
Also zone and location would be helpful
Good luck
Welcome to the good side
Can you find a work org someone versed in native plants and landscaping in your area? You may well get a better result that way. They may also know local laws, rebate programs or how to navigate HOA issues.
Btw I second the “leave the leaves” sentiment. They do so much for the ecosystem
The leaves pack down and you get forest floor. The treesstite nutrients in those leaves over the winter. I. The spring the leaves shade the roots and behold water for the trees. Woodland plants will thrive.
Mow a path around the yard.
My suggestion: start small!! Maybe a patch in the sunny spot and then another under some shade. Fill with plants and experiment a little.
Maybe use a mulch mower on the leaves so they don’t form a thick pancake. And then look at a native plant nursery web page for your area for ideas.
I have a similar yard on the side of a hill and grass just does not grow. I’ve thrown wildflowers, bulbs, and lots of landscaping at it instead