We have one acre cleared except for a stand of about eight oak trees in one corner and planted in Bahia grass for soil holding purposes. The field borders on a six acre retention pond. Two sides of the field border on heavy woods of mostly scrub oak and other trees that amount to several acres, The fourth side continues into the actual yard space around the house. The yard is planted in several places with flowering annuals such as pentas laneolata Floridata,geraniums, roses, crepe myrtle, and includes wild plants such as the paw paw, and flowering vines such as "wild pea."There is small garden pool and bird baths are located in different open spaces.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
1.50
acres
Are there areas with sandy loamy soil?:
Yes
Are there low traffic areas where the soil is not turned over, tilled or plowed?:
Yes
Are there areas dead wood, brush piles or snags present?:
Yes
Are there areas with pithy twigs (elderberry, cane fruit, sumac, etc…)?:
Yes
Do you have native bunchgrasses?:
Several areas or one large area.
Are the flowering plants that you have pollinator friendly?:
Most (more than 75%)
How many flowers in your garden bloom in spring?:
10 or more
How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?:
10 or more
How much mulch is on the ground?:
Some.
Is there fresh, clean water always available with a perch that bees could stand on and drink?:
Yes
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
No