Look for things
like tall weeds or grass, weathered door hangers, and stickers on the door informing of code violations or utilities that have been turned off.
Not exact matches
They could see the beginnings of a footpath, dropping by muddy steps, a way lined by
weeds of extravagant size — giant rhubarb and cabbages they looked
like, with swollen stalks more than six feet
tall, bending under the weight of dark, thick — veined leaves.
An area with
tall weeds might seem
like a good idea at first, but if you neglect the spot for too long, your dog will refuse to go there.
While it is possible to plan entire landscaping projects around tick - prevention, simpler measures such as clearing
tall grasses and invasive
weeds, mowing the lawn frequently, and surrounding the space with a border of non-vegetative material
like wood - chips or paving, can be part of an anti-tick approach to gardening.