Mix of urban food forest (2 years old, still growing), rain garden (primarily natives), and dry areas with mix of vegetables, herbs, and natives. A few non-natives. Bunch grasses are still getting established but are left standing over winter.
Garden is still getting established. 3 years ago it was all lawn. Now it is 50+% converted from lawn to food/pollinator friendly, including 5 kinds of flowering trees. Goal is to have all lawn converted and planted within the next 2 years.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
384.00
square yards
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%)
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
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