There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to re-wilding.

 

You can clear out turf or grass altogether, or, merely install native plant species at random but in prescribed assemblage suiting your desired landscape design. 

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If in a gated community, please observe any underground electrical lines and, when planting mature trees, identify where on-site sewage pipes run. 

 

Pro-tips

+Define the parameters of your naturalized space using weed barrier fabric or mulch

+Once grass has wilted and died back, further amend soil using worm castings, liquid compost, and/or any organic store-bought fertilizer like bone meal or fish food

+Sow seeds on the diagonal to create a natural, unfussy eye-line for garden visitors

+Plant infant vegetation or garden center-purchased items in clusterings to boost survival rates

+Draft a map for yourself for quick reference, a useful resource when practicing routine pruning and fertilizer sessions