Sometimes nature is a better gardener than I am. Ok, most of the time she is. I leave a stretch around part of our property to grow as it wishes. Too much upkeep otherwise (though I may get froggy one day and try to tame part of it). Also, I live in a rural area and it gives the local wildlife refuge, food, and safe travels to other areas.
It can be tricky with the animals sometimes, but it is oh so pretty! I hear birds, frogs, and crickets on the regular, and we have wild honeysuckle and blackberries every year. It also gives a rather nice privacy screen, which is especially nice when I don't have to see the neighnors cows during mating and birthing times!
This is what it looks like by my driveway:
Some people think it looks messy and unkempt, but I think it is beautiful and real. If you look closer you will find:
More pics of the side and back of the property:
A few up close photos:
Does anyone else let some area grow naturally? I'd love to see some pictures!!
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