Maximising Biodiversity Creates Vibrant Properties of Any Size
Understanding the ecological niches of properties, small to large, is a pathway to a healthier, more beautiful, and more biodiverse future. Below are two ways to create thriving, wildly colorful ecosystems in our yards and on larger properties. Many people have become open-minded about reducing the size of their lawns in recent years. It’s easy to see why, given the collapse of pollinators, the cost, and the chemicals involved with conventional lawns. (We are not talking about eliminating lawns.) A large lawn may look like a single ecological condition after years of being maintained as a monoculture. But a closer look reveals many micro-habitats: Areas that are damp or dry Acidic or alkaline soils Fertile or poor soils Shady or full sun What looks like one simple green space may actually contain over a dozen ecological niches. If you stop mowing, nature will eventually fill each niche with species that thrive there. But most people don’t want to wait for long-term natural selection. W...