"Weeds"
I'm choosing to see this as strong evidence for the power of natural beauty.
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This is in the yard of some close friends. They recently cleared out their property in an effort to renovate, but within a short period of time, all of this had already grown back. They weren't planning to use the space, just to control it. (And as you can see, they failed.)
I sat and listened to their grievances, all along wondering how they can't seem to see the beauty in it. Sure, having your work undone can be frustrating. I do get that. But seeing this so full and vibrant, without being able to appreciate it, seems so sad to me.
I'm seeing this garden as a big, flashy reminder from the universe that nature is wild and chaotic and beautiful. Some things in life just can't be controlled. The yard can, in a way, but the maintenance is more than would be healthy for anyone. You would think that finding peace in these weeds would be easy, but every problem is always easier to solve from the outside. We all have weeds that we need to let grow. Truly coming to terms with something doesn't mean just accepting it; it means accepting it and still being able to be happy : )
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This reminds me of the growing trend that is "lawn-free" yards. It places an emphasis on no-mow grasses, natural landscapes that create a sort of wild vibrancy, and are easier to maintain (more in expense, rather than time). Here are some google images that show what I'm talking about.
I've always been very much in favor of naturally sustainable lawns! I think that, in hot, dry environments, constantly watering a lawn just to have it eventually die in the heat is ridiculous. And anyone putting enough water into a lawn to keep it alive is disgustingly wasteful. I'm so glad that people are finally letting go of the conventional grassy lawn and moving in a more natural and sustainable direction.
Indeed. I also think even in states that aren't arid, it's important to not waste water on your lawn. However, it seems that sort of landscaped lawn culture is still really prevalent in suburbia, unfortunately. Hopefully the whole drought situation on the west coast has sort or reinvigorated this move to natural landscaped yards.
You can spend your entire summer battling nature to make your garden "beautiful", or you can stop battling and learn to see the beauty in the chaos of nature!
Wow! What a yard. I so wish my yard looked like that! We do have clover,which is very nice.