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Conserving resources will not only help the wildlife in your own yard but will help improve your community’s environment.
Here are some ideas for practicing resource conservation in your backyard:
- Plant native plants suited to your region and do not plant any invasive exotics (non-native plants).
- Establish a backyard wetland or drainage buffer area to filter storm water and limit runoff.
- Capture roof rainwater for use in planted areas.
- Use mulch to conserve soil moisture and cut down on weeding time.
- Use a drip soaker hose instead of a sprinkler if watering is needed to help your plants become established.
- Eliminate chemical use in your yard.
- Control pests by organic means. Better yet, let nature take its course and encourage beneficial insects (e.g., ladybug, praying mantis), birds, bats, and other insect eaters.
- Reduce or eliminate your lawn area to cut down on mowing, watering, and general maintenance.
For more information on resource conservation, click here.
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