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Perennial Border:
The flat part of our backyard that was not devoted to a perennial border was planted in patches of field grasses, perennial rye, and various weeds. Originally I had wanted an English lawn as a frame for the flowers, but after what seemed like decades spent removing that old red shale and clay (and various articles of trash left by two generations of a fanning family) I settled for the weedy substitutes.Back in the perennial border we planted a group of sedums (Sedum Telephium 'Autumn Joy') in front of a clump of cord grass (Spartina pectinata 'Aureo-Marginata'). In winter the sedums turn a rich Mahogany brown, each bunch of blossoms becoming a glowing pincushion set off by the curving golden tan leaves of the grass.
Where backyards have been nei for several years, strong-growing perennial weeds are likely to domi In borders or beds many smaller p may already have succumbed to perennial grasses, and areas of sod have been reduced to coarse grass, and moss. Reclamation can be particular!; difficult after any extended period neglect. In beds and borders, for example, few garden plants other I bulbs remain in sufficiently good condition to merit careful removal dealing with weeds. If there is only a small area of infested ground, forking out the r< rhizomes of perennial weeds is pos Over larger areas this method is u: much too arduous except perhaps dedicated gardener. The only effec approach is to use weedkillers.
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