LAWN = YAWN: 10 Ways to Create a BIODIVERSE, DYNAMIC LAWNSCAPE — Ep. 262

Lawns have both pros and cons, but we're not really "lawn people" per se, so we're constantly experimenting with different ways to convert our lawn into more dynamic, biodiverse spaces on the land. We've compiled 10 techniques–many of which we've done or are in the process of doing—to help spark new ways of thinking about the "lawnscape."

Special thanks to @EspomaOrganic for partnering with us on this video.

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[RichardPallardy]

Great example of what I've tried to tell people: gardening is painting in 3-D. It's like the melding of painting and sculpture. Really beautiful. Well-done you guys.

[wimhance]

The grasses in the lower meadow are already beautiful. You have a nice balance between more formal plots and wilder areas. It's all managed landscape, but there's such a range of mood and atmosphere. My God, you've worked hard. 💪

[gasperkanoni]

You two are making real wildlife resort fo wondering animals and self seeded plants💪🏾🙏🌈🐉 greetings from 🇸🇮 slovenia
We have native grass lawns all over the country and it looks amazing with all of the herbs an annual and perennial flowers ❤❤❤❤

[Myglowtips]

Thank you so much, that your videos are a decent length of time. One can really enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, sit back and savor the visuals, information and even admire the stunning style of Summer Rain.

[emkn]

Love a balanced approach. No, lawns aren’t very well suited to our climate, and agree with all the points you make, but I see so many birds foraging for food in the lawn. Clover and violets in my lawn feed insects. I don’t think merely having a lawn is the issue, it’s more the overuse of inputs to maintain it to an unrealistic standard. And for those trying to maintain a lawn with minimal inputs, letting it grow long and then cutting a lot of length at one time can actually make it less resilient. So we have areas we mow and leave other areas grow all season. I’m slowly adding more plants I grow while also trying to beat back invasives…unfortunately we don’t have a wide variety of native flowers hiding in the lawn…just a very few. I’ve just decided that it’s going to be a lifelong endeavor/project. Trying to reclaim our land and add native plants to combat aggressive natives, feed wildlife, and offer a more appealing look. The invasive weeds like to take over.

On another note, why can’t dry granular fertilizers be in PAPER bags?! 😭 There are a few brands doing it, but nowhere near enough.

[Fellowtellurian]

So impressed! Keep planting my little squirrel friends!

[timgarner]

Little less yawn! Love it.. great ideas.. love the work and effort you've put into the landscape! It's really starting to show..and it's only been 3 years!
Thank for inviting us along!

[erichowe]

Thank you for the time you took to make this video! I always enjoy watching and you’re so well spoken. Your property is my DREAM! One day. Take care! 😊

[nicholcleminson]

Love what you are doing, learning even though my property is a fraction of yours !

[paulnee]

This whole endeavor has provided me and my wife ideas for enhancing our 3 1/2 acres bordering the Pacific Ocean.
1 acre is dunes with introduced dune grasses. Not sure what would be beneficial but it's worth doing the research to possibly add interest and variety in the dunes. Wildlife abounds here. Blacktail Deer, Black Bear, Racoons, Douglas Squirrel, Bald Eagles, Vultures, Osprey, Ravens, and both Anna's (year around) & Rufous Hummingbirds not to mention the numerous shore birds and gulls.
Leaving a half acre lawn between the house and dunes to play with .Part will be several 4' x 8' raised beds but the rest is open to whatever.
Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. It's much appreciated and inspiring.

[srantoniomatos]

The way you are doing it is perfect. And beautifull! One great advantage: very good compost material.

[FireflyOnTheMoon]

Really nice to hear voice over from Saunder. I would be interested to hear about tick pressure in NY state and how you deal with it yourselves. In meadowlising could you leave the first mow to August? Better for wildlife. Investigate micro-clover. It's much better for lawn replacement

[Tminus]

Didn't know Zegge/Carex was so useful, I will reconsider putting some in then :) Getting more biodiversity in my garden is something I keep striving for

[gardenforbirds]

Stunning, always love your videos! You might double check your lupine species - not positive but it looks like it might be Lupinus polyphyllus which is an invasive in the north east and can kill an endangered butterfly in your area, the Karner Blue.

Your channel is always so healing to watch - love what you’re doing and your approach to gardening and ecosystem restoration!

[sandragoerlich]

Thanks for sharing, you guys accomplish a lot is looking so beautiful and peaceful!

[kathymacomber]

I just found one of our native tree frogs.. it comes from being organic and allowing some very natural areas

[emkn]

I am also solarizing a large patch of my field (with clear plastic) to try and combat stiltgrass. I removed most grass and roughed up the soil beforehand, anticipating sowing native seeds in the fall. Should I try to disturb the soil as little as possible when seeding so as not to bring up more stiltgrass seeds? How deep does solarizing kill dormant seeds?

[samuelferrell]

I never noticed how tone your arms are, way to stay fit!👊💪

[charlesbale]

Really enjoyed the meadow/lawn tutorial. I am always looking for tips and tricks on attracting pollinators and wildlife.

[Myglowtips]

Lawn is beautiful, therapeutic and is nature‘s own carpet. I do not understand people who do not like lawn and cement everything.