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maxrandb

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29. Didn't plant anything. It was already there

Thu Apr 24, 2025, 03:09 PM

Apr 2025

Mostly white clover, buffalo clover, with a mix of yellow flower chickweed, purple nettle, some ivy, etc. I just keep it mostly mowed low.

Started with a couple of lillies in one bed. They spread to an area of about 30 square feet. I have even had to take some and transplant elsewhere. Same with the yellow and purple iris. They just exploded and cover another large area.

With the clover and "weeds" providing ground cover, I have not had crab grass for years.

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Let my backyard go to clover and I've never been happier [View all] maxrandb Apr 2025 OP

I suggested it. Wife vetoed suggestion. EYESORE 9001 Apr 2025 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #7

oops meant to respond to original poster. n/t peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #10

I've been meaning to ask... EYESORE 9001 Apr 2025 #13

you mean a poster called door buzzard? peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #15

As DU threads go, the 'door buzzard' one is epic EYESORE 9001 Apr 2025 #18

One of, if not THE funniest thread in Du history. Ligyron Apr 2025 #17

well I will have to find it then.... peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #21

Ask, and ye shall receive. I bookmarked it long ago! Dem2theMax Apr 2025 #26

that thread is hilarious peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #47

It's definitely a DU classic! Dem2theMax Apr 2025 #50

LOL...most of my gardening is "let it run wild" FirstLight Apr 2025 #2

that is my mantra I have followed for the past 3 years peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #11

I am doing the same thing. maptap22 Apr 2025 #3

DO NOT Read This Comment as Doing so Will Break Your Promise wyn borkins Apr 2025 #4

thanks for this peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #5

Just for clarity AZJonnie Apr 2025 #6

Understood - I Will Attempt A Correction - Thank You So Very Much (n/t) wyn borkins Apr 2025 #12

Yep! This is the rabbit-hole I was talking about! ROFL maxrandb Apr 2025 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Apr 2025 #42

I used to do that.... peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #8

Us too SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 2025 #9

My daughter is planting clover in a terraced area Marthe48 Apr 2025 #14

My large yard is also very diverse... aka-chmeee Apr 2025 #16

A friend of mine that lives in rural NH once told me maxrandb Apr 2025 #33

And dandelions are edible. nilram Apr 2025 #19

I love dandelion season. Hope22 Apr 2025 #23

"Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't" Warpy Apr 2025 #20

A lot of people don't have this option. cab67 Apr 2025 #22

Here it is against city ordinances. I'd let mine go completely wild otherwise. eppur_se_muova Apr 2025 #53

Bad idea to plant clover it is a non native invasive unless you live in Europe. Botany Apr 2025 #24

Didn't plant anything. It was already there maxrandb Apr 2025 #29

I personally love clover relayerbob Apr 2025 #25

You gotta watch for those bumblebees, though! Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #28

I can get it, if one is allergic to bee stings, for sure relayerbob Apr 2025 #45

The problem Cirsium Apr 2025 #77

Not sure I suggested letting it go relayerbob Apr 2025 #79

I wasn't crticizing you Cirsium Apr 2025 #80

Sorry relayerbob Apr 2025 #81

Understood Cirsium Apr 2025 #82

Our rather large backyard gets mowed Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #27

you gotta be kidding peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #69

Let my cilantro and broccoli rabe go to seed... Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #30

When I let my broccoli go to flower Nittersing Apr 2025 #55

beneficial wasp sounds like an oxymoron to me peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #71

the beneficial wasps look more like tiny flies than wasps... Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #72

The only thing I spray with dawn dishwashing liquid are those big red wasps that make nests peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #73

those you describe definitely do not sound beneficial! nt Trueblue Texan Apr 2025 #75

I have a bed with herbs like mint, oregano etc. The tiny wasps love them when I let them flower maxrandb Apr 2025 #84

Dandlions are bees first food in spring. stollen Apr 2025 #31

Good for you Cirsium Apr 2025 #32

Maybe my use of the word clover is wrong maxrandb Apr 2025 #37

Yep, very good Cirsium Apr 2025 #43

Good job! Botany Apr 2025 #38

Yes Cirsium Apr 2025 #44

My son has done this at his house LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #35

Clover smells so nice Figarosmom Apr 2025 #36

I plant clover on purpose along with my 'grass'... MiHale Apr 2025 #39

In the winter, I let the oxalis grow in my yard in Sacramento crud Apr 2025 #40

I wish I could do this, but we have Bermuda grass. Invasive and chokes everything out. I use mulch in some areas. 58Sunliner Apr 2025 #41

where i live , someone has converted their front yard to a vegtable garden AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 #46

my neighbor has 2 chicken coops in her yard peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #48

my neighbor has 3 chickens. onethatcares Apr 2025 #58

3 chickens might lay 2-3 eggs daily in the summer peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #70

compost the manure before onethatcares Apr 2025 #74

ok. thanks for the tip. I'm kind of like the green acres lady peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #76

Lawns are the stupidest thing ever I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2025 #49

yes, yes, yes, and yes NJCher Apr 2025 #51

"Any other folks tried this?" J_William_Ryan Apr 2025 #52

Clover and moss Ferryboat Apr 2025 #54

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In most neighborhoods.... cab67 Apr 2025 #59

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Speaking of ecosystems....do you recycle pizza boxes? GP6971 Apr 2025 #61

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You're behind on today's technology. Might want GP6971 Apr 2025 #65

I'm with you on this one Lulu KC Apr 2025 #62

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I actually put down clover seed last year Luciferous Apr 2025 #57

was it a native species of clover? cab67 Apr 2025 #66

No, but my dogs and the bees like it Luciferous Apr 2025 #67

If I may make a friendly recommendation - cab67 Apr 2025 #68

I'm trying it now. viva la Apr 2025 #78

we embrace weeds. lots of violets we didn't plant. allium we didn't plant. clover. sadly the moss is gone. pansypoo53219 Apr 2025 #83