In front of one of my garden hedges is a 'neglected' strip.
I deliberately leave it as each year it is full of wild flowers.
I counted the other day and found;
Herb Robert, Jack by the Hedge, daisies, Forget-me-not,
primroses, celandines, dandelions, ground ivy, clover,
Speedwell, Red Campion
I'm happy to leave them to grow. I read somewhere that there is no such thing as a 'weed'. If you like the plant then it is a part of the garden.
My bees certainly enjoy the little wild patch, and they need to be encouraged as much as possible.
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I agree with you about weeds. I do have plants in my garden that I don't want there, but everywhere else they may grow and thrive, even in our 'grass'.
Sweet... nature thrives. :)
Barbara, my entire back garden has turned into a rather wild place - I'm calling it my 'secret woodland garden.'
Much really needs to be cleared and perhaps a professional landscaper will have to be engaged some time in the near future to do the heavy stuff. Meanwhile weeds grow and bloom, birds and animals feed and provide us with 'gazing moments' - and we quite enjoy it all on a spring evening. I love your 'neglected' strip and the mixed wildflowers, many whose names I remember from childhood. Yes we need the bees - they are the main reason I will not be engaging the mosquito spraying service this summer! Last year we noticed a huge decline after being sprayed - very few bees and no butterflies - that was so sad.
See you soon - really excited about this - we can chat about our gardens etc. in person!
Hugs - Mary
that's really lovely!!! I love wild flowers!!! sending my love to you!
I have a patch of nettles between one of my hedges and the shrubs in front of it. The patch is spreading year on year, but I leave it alone as the butterflies love it! Similarly, I had intended spreading a moss killer and grass enhancer on my newly cut lawn - then changed my mind as I had a pair of Blackbirds busily finding worms, grubs, insects, etc in order to feed their fledglings. Birds and butterflies are far more important than pretty gardens!
Barbara, such a happy little patch! The bees always know the best places. I am behind in posting but I wanted to let you know that I love my postcard! Thank you so much, dear friend.
I have a similar area in the back of our lot. Ferns, a huge old Hosta, Welsh Poppies, some Meadowsweet and other plants I don't even recognize. I used to have a birdbath there and I should make a point of putting one there again to encourage the birds.
Right now, that's music to my ears, that there is no such thing as a weed.
Good for you to leave it for those bees to enjoy. 🐝
We have an area that I allow to stay wild and natural and every year it produces some beautiful wild flowers that I planted many years ago.
Have a beautiful day ♡
Your little neglected strip looks great, I love wildflowers and "weedflowers!"
Oh that is such a sweet patch of wild loveliness. Perfect, as you say, for the bees.
great to have a wild patch, nettles in particular get the most beautiful visiting butterflies and also if there is ground cover you are providing much needed shelter for wildlife.
What a pretty little patch of wildness. There are lots of those patches in our city; some of them are prettier than others. I love that you know all the names of the plants.
I love your little wild patch! I think it's nice to have such a spot!
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