Oh well, the mess has now had lots of treatment and TLC, the seeds are in place, a dozen bird dissuaders are in situ and so I am now just hoping the gods will smile on my efforts to repair the damage!
vsmith said:We live in an almost permanent drought. I got so sick and tired of trying to make our front lawn grow (poor soil and constant watering) that I took it out completely and replaced it with native species and Mediterranean drought tolerant species plants, now I water it about once a week in summer (drip irrigation) and any "weeds" are now just part of the garden, its especially spectacular in spring when everything is in bloom.
Backyard is covered (or getting) with paver blocks.
vsmith said:We live in an almost permanent drought.
trammayo said:I think the biggest problem with nature is our perception of it!
I have to accept the moss because, from 20ft away, it looks green. Now my better half as suggested I extend my garden line into the front garden and dig up the moss/grass.
Trouble is, if I had the energy I would have made a proper lawn in the first place
But the suggestion is worth considering if I make a 12ft level crossing (the drive)
Madman said:But what's wrong with moss?
Does that depend on how fast they are walking?trammayo said:It takes a 100 years to develop a 100mm of turf! No there is nothing wrong with it but it does show footprints when you walk on it (although they do go away after a while ).
I think a weed is a plant growing where you do not want it to be growing... Lots of weeds in garden centres, Lantana, blackberries, dandelions ( in punnets of 6 plants) etc...Beddhist said:I think the definition of a weed is any plant that is not available in garden centres.
into the soles of my shoes which I then go and walk on the living room rug on : spectacular results if you call an exploding wife a spectacletrammayo said:it does show footprints when you walk on it (although they do go away after a while ).
tramcar trev said:I think a weed is a plant growing where you do not want it to be growing... Lots of weeds in garden centres, Lantana, blackberries, dandelions ( in punnets of 6 plants) etc...
Madman said:But what's wrong with moss?
PhilP said:Does anyone remember remember the Spear and Jackson 'song'?
"You can dig it, you can mow it, you can rake it, you can sow it.."