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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 24

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 24 OP

I suggested it. Wife vetoed suggestion. EYESORE 9001 Apr 24 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author peacebuzzard Apr 24 #7

oops meant to respond to original poster. n/t peacebuzzard Apr 24 #10

I've been meaning to ask... EYESORE 9001 Apr 24 #13

you mean a poster called door buzzard? peacebuzzard Apr 24 #15

As DU threads go, the 'door buzzard' one is epic EYESORE 9001 Apr 24 #18

One of, if not THE funniest thread in Du history. Ligyron Apr 24 #17

well I will have to find it then.... peacebuzzard Apr 24 #21

Ask, and ye shall receive. I bookmarked it long ago! Dem2theMax Apr 24 #26

that thread is hilarious peacebuzzard Apr 24 #47

It's definitely a DU classic! Dem2theMax Apr 25 #50

LOL...most of my gardening is "let it run wild" FirstLight Apr 24 #2

that is my mantra I have followed for the past 3 years peacebuzzard Apr 24 #11

I am doing the same thing. maptap22 Apr 24 #3

DO NOT Read This Comment as Doing so Will Break Your Promise wyn borkins Apr 24 #4

thanks for this peacebuzzard Apr 24 #5

Just for clarity AZJonnie Apr 24 #6

Understood - I Will Attempt A Correction - Thank You So Very Much (n/t) wyn borkins Apr 24 #12

Yep! This is the rabbit-hole I was talking about! ROFL maxrandb Apr 24 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Apr 24 #42

I used to do that.... peacebuzzard Apr 24 #8

Us too SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 24 #9

My daughter is planting clover in a terraced area Marthe48 Apr 24 #14

My large yard is also very diverse... aka-chmeee Apr 24 #16

A friend of mine that lives in rural NH once told me maxrandb Apr 24 #33

And dandelions are edible. nilram Apr 24 #19

I love dandelion season. Hope22 Apr 24 #23

"Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't" Warpy Apr 24 #20

A lot of people don't have this option. cab67 Apr 24 #22

Here it is against city ordinances. I'd let mine go completely wild otherwise. eppur_se_muova Apr 25 #53

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

Didn't plant anything. It was already there maxrandb Apr 24 #29

I personally love clover relayerbob Apr 24 #25

You gotta watch for those bumblebees, though! Diamond_Dog Apr 24 #28

I can get it, if one is allergic to bee stings, for sure relayerbob Apr 24 #45

The problem Cirsium Apr 25 #77

Not sure I suggested letting it go relayerbob Apr 25 #79

I wasn't crticizing you Cirsium Apr 25 #80

Sorry relayerbob Apr 25 #81

Understood Cirsium Apr 25 #82

Our rather large backyard gets mowed Diamond_Dog Apr 24 #27

you gotta be kidding peacebuzzard Apr 25 #69

Let my cilantro and broccoli rabe go to seed... Trueblue Texan Apr 24 #30

When I let my broccoli go to flower Nittersing Apr 25 #55

beneficial wasp sounds like an oxymoron to me peacebuzzard Apr 25 #71

the beneficial wasps look more like tiny flies than wasps... Trueblue Texan Apr 25 #72

The only thing I spray with dawn dishwashing liquid are those big red wasps that make nests peacebuzzard Apr 25 #73

those you describe definitely do not sound beneficial! nt Trueblue Texan Apr 25 #75

I have a bed with herbs like mint, oregano etc. The tiny wasps love them when I let them flower maxrandb Apr 26 #84

Dandlions are bees first food in spring. stollen Apr 24 #31

Good for you Cirsium Apr 24 #32

Maybe my use of the word clover is wrong maxrandb Apr 24 #37

Yep, very good Cirsium Apr 24 #43

Good job! Botany Apr 24 #38

Yes Cirsium Apr 24 #44

My son has done this at his house LymphocyteLover Apr 24 #35

Clover smells so nice Figarosmom Apr 24 #36

I plant clover on purpose along with my 'grass'... MiHale Apr 24 #39

In the winter, I let the oxalis grow in my yard in Sacramento crud Apr 24 #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 24 #41

where i live , someone has converted their front yard to a vegtable garden AllaN01Bear Apr 24 #46

my neighbor has 2 chicken coops in her yard peacebuzzard Apr 24 #48

my neighbor has 3 chickens. onethatcares Apr 25 #58

3 chickens might lay 2-3 eggs daily in the summer peacebuzzard Apr 25 #70

compost the manure before onethatcares Apr 25 #74

ok. thanks for the tip. I'm kind of like the green acres lady peacebuzzard Apr 25 #76

Lawns are the stupidest thing ever I_UndergroundPanther Apr 24 #49

yes, yes, yes, and yes NJCher Apr 25 #51

"Any other folks tried this?" J_William_Ryan Apr 25 #52

Clover and moss Ferryboat Apr 25 #54

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In most neighborhoods.... cab67 Apr 25 #59

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Speaking of ecosystems....do you recycle pizza boxes? GP6971 Apr 25 #61

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You're behind on today's technology. Might want GP6971 Apr 25 #65

I'm with you on this one Lulu KC Apr 25 #62

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I actually put down clover seed last year Luciferous Apr 25 #57

was it a native species of clover? cab67 Apr 25 #66

No, but my dogs and the bees like it Luciferous Apr 25 #67

If I may make a friendly recommendation - cab67 Apr 25 #68

I'm trying it now. viva la Apr 25 #78

we embrace weeds. lots of violets we didn't plant. allium we didn't plant. clover. sadly the moss is gone. pansypoo53219 Apr 26 #83