Main gardening area about 2500 square feet with a mixture of herbs, annuals, vegetables and perennials. Two corner areas of 100-150 square feet each, left to native flowers that reseed the entire block including two milkweed species. Recently added 2 native plant areas of about 500 square feet each with grasses and forbs. One 300 square foot plot planted with a variety of sunflowers last year. Large lawn, shrub tree area but turf mixed with native plants. Entire 3-4 acres surrounded by corn or soybean fields. Area of trees, brush piles, snags and tree remnants from tornadoes about 400 feet by 100 feet in size borders the area on one side.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
3.00
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.
How many flowers in your garden bloom in spring?:
10 or more
How many flowers in your garden bloom in fall?:
10 or more
How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?:
10 or more
How much mulch is on the ground?:
None.
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
No