
My Yard is 2 acres, of which approximately 1.25 acres is mature woods, a mix of native hardwood and pines. The remaining approximate 3/4 acre is in grass, driveway, flowerbeds and footprint of house. There are flowerbeds around all edges of my house and both sides of driveway, as well as flower pots on deck. I estimate I have approximately 300 feet of flower beds, varying from 3 feet wide to 6 feet wide. The beds are planted in a combination of shrubs, bulbs, perennial flowers, some annuals. Many plants, but not all, were chosen with pollinators in mind. There is a very small plastic pond about the size of a bathtub (75-100 gallon) and four 25 gallon container gardens with aquatic plants, as well as 2 birdbaths. There are a few large terracotta pots with vines such as Red Honeysuckle ["Major Wheeler"), Maypops, and Red Cypress Vine. We do not use pesticides or herbicides, however I do buy plants from many different plant nurseries and big box stores each year, and while I make an effort to inquire about whether herbicides or pesticides have been used, I seldom get useful or trustworthy feedback information.