analysis: 4 Ways to Increase Biodiversity on Your Property

1. Rehabilitate your pond

Notes:

• If you are lucky enough to have a lake or pond on your property, you possess a unique opportunity to increase the number of aquatic species.
• Start by cleaning up trash and removing any invasive plants. Then replant the shoreline with species native to your area.
• If no fish or insects seems to live in the water, consider lake aeration to increase the amount of oxygen available to them.
• QUESTION?
  Benefits of Aeration in Lakes and Ponds

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2. Plant trees

Notes:

• As the famous Chinese proverb says, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second best time is today. If no trees grow on your property, plant one immediately.
• If you are not allowed to do so, then plant one in a pot for the patio instead. Even if you will not be alive to see a newly-planted tree reach maturity, consider it as a gift to the wildlife that will inhabit it.
• QUESTION?
  13 Best Small Trees for Patios

• live trees for plantinglive potted treelive shrubs and bushes

     some tree and shrub ideas to consider      

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3. Evict your turf grass

Notes:

• Make the most of every square inch of space available to you by not wasting it on turf grass. Almost no native wildlife eats the grass grown for lawns, and it creates a monoculture that aggressively outcompetes more beneficial herbs and forbs.
• If you enjoy spending time in open areas, try alternative ground covers such as peanut grass or sensitive plant.
• QUESTION?
  How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns?

• peanut grassmondo grasssensitive plant

     some ground cover ideas to consider      

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4. Provide homes

Notes:

• With so much land lost to development, the abundance of naturally-occurring animal homes is significantly less than in years past. Providing human-made structures is a wonderful service you can provide.
• Birdhouses are a must, but don’t limit yourself to providing homes for only this kind of animal. Other species you can invite to your yard include bats, butterflies, and solitary bees.
• QUESTION?
  How to Make Your Yard Bird-Friendly

• bird feedersbird housesbird bath

     some attracting birds to your backyard ideas to consider      

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Concluding remarks

Notes:

• Once your neighbors see the colorful butterflies and birds flitting around your yard, they may feel inspired to transform theirs as well.
• Even if you cannot get your neighbors on board to continue the positive trend, you can take satisfaction in knowing that your property is a small oasis where living creatures can take refuge.
• QUESTION?
  best 7 tips to follow for a more eco-friendly backyard

• butterfly househummingbird feederbee house

     some backyard habit ideas to consider      

• What comments can you share about
  having biodiversity in your landscaping plan