Creating Natural Spaces in Your Backyard
Welcome the butterflies, birds, and bees!
Creating Natural Spaces in Your Backyard
Welcome the butterflies, birds, and bees!
About Us
A Naïve Experiment
More than a decade ago, my family and I decided to stop mowing our lawn and let nature reclaim some of our acre of land in South Jersey. To our horror, we later realized our yard had "naturally" been filled in with 80% invasive species. Instead of giving back to nature, we had created an ecological dead zone that supported a tiny percentage of the biological life it should.
Complete Habitat Restoration
We began by creating walking paths and then removed all the invasive species. We then created flower beds and replanted them with native wildflowers. Finally, along the perimeter of our property we planted native trees and shrubs.
The Green Beauty of it all
As a natural ecosystem is re-established, diverse benefits come fast and furious. The green environmental benefits become obvious - you will immediately observe all kinds of wildlife visit your yard. Green financial benefits also abound. Instead of purchasing new flowers every spring, your native wildflowers come back year after year. Once established they require no watering or treatments. And of course, you no longer are inundated with all the expenses required to keep a lawn mowed and fertilized. Save time and money while helping the environment!