To me they are a bit messy if the fruit starts rotting and falling to the ground; what I disliked most were so many sprouting up all over the backyard. I used to ride the lawnmower around the yard to mow them down and yanked out the smaller ones that sprouted in flower beds.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!