Lawns are probably natural where you are. I assume you get more than 8 inches of precipitation per year. Out here where it’s dry and water is scarce people should not have lawns, but most people do. Not many of them like dandelions. Thanks, Dale.
Some of our neighbors have acres of lawn that they mow a lot. We have vinka, lambs ear, wildflowers, and salvia for ground cover in the areas we water. There is also Johnson grass that is pesky and grows tall. I don’t really like it, but the birds love the seeds. We leave the dried Johnson grass through the winter for the birds to feed on. Trumpet vine covers most of the house and the west fence. The birds feed on the seeds from the trumpet vine seed pods through the winder, also. We have mulch in a lot of areas and mulched paths. The areas we don’t water grow different weeds depending on how much rain we get.
Some people spend an inordinate amount of time keeping their lawn looking perfect. Me? Not so much. I want to transform what I do have in front to a xeriscape with hardy plants, rocks of various sorts and mulch. I am not gonna spend my time watering when I can have something that will go with the temperature flow. I like the sound of yours better than a perfectly maintained lawn even if I have no idea what Johnson grass is (and I just looked it up….) I like that you take care of the birds by letting things grow 🙂
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What a beautiful composition! I never met a dandelion I didn’t like. My grandmother and aunts taught me how to collect them in my little apron she made for me. Greens were cooked and eaten with dinner.
You nailed it, I do HATE those damn things…almost as much as my hatred for moles and chipmunks, both of which wage daily warfare on me. Thankfully, I have the raccoon infestation under control.
We have gophers and ground squirrels. The biggest problem with the gophers is siphoning irrigation water where I don’t want it. The Great Horned Owls seemed to have taken care of the raccoons. Thanks, Brian.
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This is so true.
Thanks, Molly.
They are welcome in my yard. 🙂
Good for you. Thanks, Rebecca.
I love dandelion clocks … and I do have a lawn 😉 It ain’t a pretty lawn but hey…
Lawns are probably natural where you are. I assume you get more than 8 inches of precipitation per year. Out here where it’s dry and water is scarce people should not have lawns, but most people do. Not many of them like dandelions. Thanks, Dale.
Oh I hear ya. My neighbours probably hated me for not mowing in May. My lawn is pathetic.
Some of our neighbors have acres of lawn that they mow a lot. We have vinka, lambs ear, wildflowers, and salvia for ground cover in the areas we water. There is also Johnson grass that is pesky and grows tall. I don’t really like it, but the birds love the seeds. We leave the dried Johnson grass through the winter for the birds to feed on. Trumpet vine covers most of the house and the west fence. The birds feed on the seeds from the trumpet vine seed pods through the winder, also. We have mulch in a lot of areas and mulched paths. The areas we don’t water grow different weeds depending on how much rain we get.
Some people spend an inordinate amount of time keeping their lawn looking perfect. Me? Not so much. I want to transform what I do have in front to a xeriscape with hardy plants, rocks of various sorts and mulch. I am not gonna spend my time watering when I can have something that will go with the temperature flow. I like the sound of yours better than a perfectly maintained lawn even if I have no idea what Johnson grass is (and I just looked it up….) I like that you take care of the birds by letting things grow 🙂
The interesting thing out here is few people do much of anything on their lawns but mow them.
My kind of peeps. My neighbour on one side has the most impeccable lawn. He must hate me.
I must say your lawn sounds spectacular Timothy. And that is some pic.
Thanks, Shey.
Isn’t it just! We don’t have a lawn either – either the dogs did for it or the drought. It’s really a 1 hectare field anyway 😉
Fields happen don’t they? Thanks, Couriers.
I’ve always liked seeing a lawn full of dandelions. My husband, on the other hand, doesn’t.
I can see that. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
I could never have a lawn 🤣! I’ll take dandelions anytime!
Beautiful shot!
You are lucky in that sense. Thanks, Marina.
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And what would the world be like without kids blowing dandelion wishes?! Beautiful photo.
Thanks, Mary Jo.
Good one!
Thanks, Michele.
LOL
Thanks, Dawn.
Oh, how I wish I could take them like this, Tim. A great shot, mate!
You could if you were able to get out and find dandelions. Thanks, Inchie.
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Baffling!
Bank today, money running away, see what they say.
Cheers, mate.
Cheers, mate..
I’ve always thought dandelions are so pretty!!! 💖
Thanks Samantha.
I love this picture. I think dandelions are very beautiful.
Thanks, Roberta.
What a beautiful composition! I never met a dandelion I didn’t like. My grandmother and aunts taught me how to collect them in my little apron she made for me. Greens were cooked and eaten with dinner.
Thanks, Lavinia. My friend’s mom used to make dadenlion wine.
….. and you don’t need one! What you have is what earth needs. I love it, and I love that you embrace all the plants. You’re wonderful!
We try and let nature be nature with in reason. Thanks, Resa.
How true is that. Wishes come true! 😉
Thanks, Cindy.
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Nice
Thanks, Ayi.
Nice photo!
Thanks, gsilvosa.
You nailed it, I do HATE those damn things…almost as much as my hatred for moles and chipmunks, both of which wage daily warfare on me. Thankfully, I have the raccoon infestation under control.
We have gophers and ground squirrels. The biggest problem with the gophers is siphoning irrigation water where I don’t want it. The Great Horned Owls seemed to have taken care of the raccoons. Thanks, Brian.