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Increasing Diversity In The Wildflower Meadow

The wildflower meadow in the front of the house has completed two seasons of growth. Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) and Firewheel aka Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) have done very well, with some spectacular displays in the spring. A few other wildflowers have grown too, but even though this is a small and limited area, I would Continue reading
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Wildflowers In The Back Yard — The “Tall” Area

Now that the original Bermudagrass turf in the back yard is gone (although I expect to be fighting remnants for a long time yet), better quality soil has been added, and pathways defined, I am ready for fall seeding of native flowers. There are a few plants that have been introduced from pots in the Continue reading
About Me
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.
