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[–] clearedtoland 67 points 1 month ago (2 children)

We replaced about 60-70% of our backyard with native plants, trees, and shrubs. It was a shit ton of work but I saw a hummingbird for the first time in my life! And moths mimicking hummingbirds. And friendly bees. And weird beetles. And other birds galore. I rarely have to water.

Now our preschooler has room to roam and so so much to explore (and weird bugs to chase mom around with).

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago

Such a heartwarming story. Thank you. Reminds me of my grandfather and his garden when he was alive.

[–] Passerby6497 10 points 1 month ago (4 children)

What all did you do to replace it? I'm starting to reclaim my yards in my new place (finally getting dandelions!!) and my initial attempt at clover didn't take as much as I wanted it to. Really want to get my yard to as close as native and wildlife friendly as my city will allow.

[–] GentriFriedRice 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not op but I grow pollinator gardens in my community garden which typically attracts bees, hummingbirds etc.; check with your local nursery because there should be a native plant seed mix you can buy.

You may be a little late in the season (assuming northern hemisphere) for most seed mixes because I've mostly seen suggested sowing in fall or late spring

[–] SchmidtGenetics 1 points 1 month ago

For what it’s worth, it’s perfect planting time where I am, still another week of potential frost in southern Alberta, Canada.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Depending on where you live the common dandelion may not be a native plant. They were introduced to North America from Europe.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

For better or worse, my local/state government doesn't consider them noxious weeds because they're so firmly established that we can never get rid of them.

[–] SchmidtGenetics 2 points 1 month ago

More not worth the cost to fight, so embrace it. Our city stoped spraying for broadleaf maybe 5 years back.

[–] blanketswithsmallpox 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That and you can eat both the greens and roots which is great.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

The bunnies in my neighborhood appreciate this very much.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

(finally getting dandelions!!)

My friend they grow in the film of construction dust that has built up in the gutter of my shed

[–] Passerby6497 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We're only getting them in the edge of the yard, and it took a bit over a year to get that. Given how quickly the crab grass returned, I'm guessing the previous owners used A LOT of chemicals to keep their yard pristine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

I just love seeing people walking around with their disposable sprayer of round up to kill every single dandelion they see. Who's the weed?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

DM me with your location and I can pass you some resources. :)

Dandelions are the best. I try to harvest them when I can get a bunch for lotion and things. They're nitrogen affixers. They help heal the soil.