Wildflower seeds vs sod for my shady backyard

I spent last spring deciding between a fancy sod install and just scattering native wildflower seed mix in my back corner near the oak trees. Went with the $30 seed packet instead of the $600 sod quote, and let me tell you, the bees and butterflies showed up three weeks before my neighbor's grass even rooted. Now I'm fighting thistles that came with the mix though. Anyone else deal with mystery weeds popping up from those bargain seed blends?

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karenm498d ago

Thistles just mean you're getting your money's worth.

simonp407d agoMost Upvoted

Actually, thistles are a weed, not a crop you pay for.