Each year adding more native planting areas. Currently have about 50 species of native wildflowers and grasses in over 5000 square feet of beds. In addition have nonnative flowers and vegetables in main garden which is about 2500 square feet. Added hackberry, bur oak, red oak, redbud, serviceberry and cephalanthus occidentalis in the past year. These are in addition to wild areas on the farm.
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.
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
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
How much mulch is on the ground?:
None.
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