It was all baby chickweed that came up after the first tilling. In very loose soil. So weedwhacking is the easiest and can pull it right of the ground. Did not take long.
Orioles as far as I know like heavily wooded areas the best, better tree choice for hidden nests and lots of bugs crawling on trees to eat. We have both.
We presently have a nest with at least 2 Cardinal chicks right outside our kitchen window. My wife watches them like a hawk (but with better intentions!)
With 2 cats and free range chickens here, those chicks better not fall out of the nest. At least the bush the nest is in is all thin branches, so, the cats can’t climb up there. But, still... :-(
Chickweed. I have it all over the yard and in the garden too!
I am glad that it went smoothy without too much trouble. I hope the planting, with whatever you are setting out this year, goes well!