I enjoy birds, bees, and butterflies in my yard and have developed my landscaping to reflect my interest in habitat for them. I try to add pollinator friendly plants each year to add to the diversity of plant life. I plant in groups of one kind in masses to encourage bees. Although I have a 16 acres to work with, I keep my own landscape limited to about an acre and leave the rest natural, including space by the lake. Native grasses/flowers help to keep the lake clean, develops deep roots to prevent soil errosian, and provide natural habitat for bees and butterflies. I plant milkweed and native plants in these areas only, if at all.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
16.00
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 fall?:
10 or more
How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?:
10 or more
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
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