For now, I let it grow wild and mow it in certain areas because the grass grows so long and thick it’s like a foot tall shag rug standing up. My dogs get lots in it and there’s a ton of ticks if I don’t.

I also already have wild strawberries, clovers, etc. and I’m happy for those to take over the yard. But I want to add patches / areas of native wild flowers eventually. Help the pollinators out some more.

There’s a place, in my state, that sells native griund cover and even gives tips on how to ‘kill’ your yard and replace with native ground cover.

I also didn’t specify, my backyard is all open and I’ve let that go completely. It’s really fun to see how nature has taken it back.

Part of the front is fenced in, to keep the dogs safe, but that’s the only part I do any mowing in, so I can see my pups when the grass grows too long.

Thanks for asking!

What do you do with yours?