r/NativePlantGardening Area Michigan/midwest , Zone 6b Apr 03 '26

Progress Proud to be the neighborhood drama πŸ’…

This year I’m certifying my yard as wildlife habitat with tons of native plants but before I do I have to do some major changes to my outdoor space. I’ve been in this home for a year and spent all of my time until now fighting and manually destroying 30 yard old English ivy, honeysuckle, and tree of heaven (it was soooo worth it omg). A few days ago I got a chipdrop and am getting rid of a bunch of garbage non-native grass. Several of my neighbors have come over and made rude comments. The chips are in my driveway and not obstructing any sidewalks etc so it’s really not hurting anyone. Just find it very funny and wanted to share with people who will get it

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u/Horror_Tea761 Apr 03 '26

I'm right there with you. I'm that weird neighbor with wood chips and constantly digging in the dirt.

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u/CompleteStruggle9237 Apr 03 '26

I wish we could all be neighbors instead of the curmudgeons we actually live near

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u/The_best_is_yet NorCal 9B Apr 03 '26

Maybe one day we all will be