So, you have a central lawn with borders all around. What are you going to do? Create a new bed and fill it with weeds!
Here's the new bed...
Here's the reverse view:
It has taken a while but there is now a riot of insect activity where previously we had a uniformly green lawn.
Any regrets? None at all.
Go Wild
Did you sow seeds or plant plugs?
ReplyDeleteA wildflower seed mix.
DeleteLove the round bed, much more interesting than a lawn!
ReplyDeleteThe bees think it is more interesting too!
DeleteI am loving this Mal...and so will the insects...your bird bath looks a little wonky though???
ReplyDeleteTip for the bird bath....put some pebbles in the bottom, this way the insects can get a much needed drink without drowning themselves!!
Thanks for the tip, Tany. The bird bath used to be anchored down but I have had to clean it out so frequently that I don't bother any more. (The pigeons seem to think it is a toilet bowl). The pond is nearby in a secluded spot and that attracts insects too.
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