Biodiversity is a term many of us are familiar with, but what exactly does it mean? Why is it important, and how can we cultivate it within our own backyards? Simply put, it’s all about creating healthy ecosystems that have beneficial effects – purifying the air, maintaining healthy soil, cleaning and filtering water. The smooth running of these natural processes supports varying lifecycles and, ultimately, provides us with food and resources.
Owing to the changing climate and resultant seasonal shifts, these natural processes are increasingly facing disruption, making how we manage our outside spaces even more important. Simple changes such as growing more native plants and nectar rich blooms for pollinators will entice more beneficial insects to your yard, in turn bolstering the overall ecosystem. Similarly, providing extra habitat and shelter for invertebrates and mammals can help to improve natural pest control.
