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Transform your Backyard into a Biodiversity Sanctuary

The transformation of a low diversity sterile backyard (first picture) to a backyard rich in insects, wildlife and birds and a productive permaculture garden took about 6 years as it was done in several easy and manageable steps:
  1. Establishments of the raised garden beds
  2. Building of the 3-bin compost and establishment of rain barrels
  3. Prairie restorations on the slopes, driveway and side yard
  4. Planting of native transplants into unmowed islands
  5. Changing mowing patterns to keep native plants that outseed into lawn and also keep non-native flowers frequented by pollinators
  6. Excavating the pond and planting of native water plants
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