Backyard Meadow

I am not opposed to mowing. In certain areas mowing serves a purpose. The wooded area around out house is mowed of any underbrush to serve a a buffer in the event of fire. But the backyard the mowing is kept to a minimum. We have mown several paths to help us get from one area to another, but the rest is left to do what it may. I love this. I am not the only one. The meadow is host to birds, bees, dragonflies, butterflies, as well as a host of many other critters.

I love to watch the grasses move in the breeze. I love to see what new flowers are starting to bloom.

I would like to think that I am helping the environment by giving birds and insects a place to live and be happy.

Many people ask if I ever mow.

We do.. We mow the front yard and the sides..
But the back is for the birds.