Majority of property is deciduous trees with understory of native saplings and shrub and groundcover. About 1/2 acre is greed by a goat. Another 1/2 acres is known grasses and native plants herbs, such as broad leaf plantain, dandelions, clover, etc. Purpose planted herbs and flower gardens are interspersed throughout the grassy lawn area.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
3.50
acres
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 much of the garden is planted with flowering annual or perennial plants (including shrubs, vegetables and trees)?:
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.
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
No