We have been excited to see how the wildflower meadow would evolve from its first year (see post that chronicles the meadow each week of spring 2012). This space was previously a lawn. Bermuda grass is notoriously hard to get rid of, which we found out first hand. Throughout the late winter, I spent a hour or two at a time hand weeding out the bermuda grass that had taken over parts of the meadow, shading out the flowers. I'm sure I'll have to keep an eye on it again this year, but the effort seems to have been worth it as the flower foliage begins to become lush throughout the space. The biggest difference we've noted so far is that the verbena, in a variety of purple-pink-to white tones has established itself, already blooming throughout the meadow beginning in late winter despite the cold and dry conditions. It's hard to see in the photos, but it has been a bright spot of color throughout the winter.
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| March 14, 2013 |
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| verbena |
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| verbena |
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| One spurred snapdragon |
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| March 22, 2013 |
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| california poppy |
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| daisy - finally the deer didn't eat them all! |
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| April 8, 2013 - Daisies dominating |
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| Evening Primrose/Buttercup |
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| Indian Paintbrush |
May 12, 2013: The reds and yellows of summer are beginning to bloom.
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| Indian Blanket |
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| Mexican Hat |
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| The larkspur have been blooming for awhile now, but interestingly are concentrated on our gravel patio |
