I started a family today and within a half and hour I got a message saying something about the weeds in my yard and I looked and they had multiplied. Still have them 5 hours later but.. the items (collections) have been showing up a lot faster..
So my first spoiler is
Dont pick the weeds.. let them spread until you have more then 20 or so.. and keep a look out for collectibles they will show a lot faster. 1 exception.. does nothing for insects.