I also agree with the management company. We Humans have a tendency to want to keep things nice and neat and tidy and be 'in control'. Nature is scruffy and untidy to our eyes and that is exactly what we need right now.Areas that are untouched and allowed to do their own thing creates diversity in plants and insects. Rewilding in a small way!
“Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
You can dig out the docks and thistles, if you have a mind. You'll get young trees starting before long, I would imagine.
Dock seeds and thistles are a hugely valuable food source for small birds in the autumn and winter ... dock seeds in particular are full of natural oils that help to condition the plumage so the birds keep warm and dry during the winter. I understand that folk may not want too much thistledown drifting over their gardens in the breeze, but there is no reason to get rid of the docks. 😊
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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We Humans have a tendency to want to keep things nice and neat and tidy and be 'in control'.
Nature is scruffy and untidy to our eyes and that is exactly what we need right now.Areas that are untouched and allowed to do their own thing creates diversity in plants and insects.
Rewilding in a small way!
I understand that folk may not want too much thistledown drifting over their gardens in the breeze, but there is no reason to get rid of the docks.
😊
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”