Yes, lots of natives here. I haven't lost much of anything by mowing some in the summer. She mows high. Lots of grasses and wildflowers abound. We're fortunate that way.
Since the neighbors have it, the Bermuda is a constant battle with not much to do except keep it mowed back. It comes over from their yard and they never edge the fence line. Since Bermuda doesn't like to be shaded, paths and patches of old roof shingles covering it work well to knock it down for awhile. And a good way to recycle shingles.
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