Not to mow is almost a necessity in the wild garden: considering that there is frequently in large gardens much more mown surface than is necessary, many will not regret this need.
William Robinson
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- The Wild Garden (1881 illustrated edition); Exact wording and attribution checked. Historical argument for naturalistic gardening and appreciation of less showy plants; selected passages do not recommend introducing invasive species.
- The Wild Garden (1881 illustrated edition)
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