Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey

Native Grasses Get Mown Twice A Year

I don’t have complete coverage yet of my perimeter area of short native grasses (Thunder Turf), but there is a significant amount of grass there, nevertheless. These native grasses were chosen because of their deep roots, drought tolerance, support of wildlife, and minimal care. For instance, the mowing schedule is twice a YEAR!

May is one of those mowing times (the other is October). Here are photos of “before” and “after” of the strip that is along the back fence.

BEFORE

AFTER

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  1. Late Summer Mowing Of The Thunder Turf – Rewilding My Lot Avatar
    Late Summer Mowing Of The Thunder Turf – Rewilding My Lot

    […] The recommended mowing schedule for Thunder Turf is twice a year! I mowed in mid-September 2024 to release mature seed heads to the ground and to prepare for when I’ll be reseeding any remaining bare spots in a few weeks. The previous time I mowed was May 2024. […]

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Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.

I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.

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