Scenes From Our Natural Yard
Our property is surrounded by a metropolitan area of more than 300,000 people, but our backyard feels a world away.
Birds abound, we are likely to see deer visiting our ponds, but we can't see our neighbors thanks to the greenery.
How is it possible to create such a refuge--for people and for birds and wildlife-- in such a populous area?
Stop mowing, replace invasive grass with natural vegetation, and add a water feature...or two.
That's what we did; here are some photos that show the results.
Birds abound, we are likely to see deer visiting our ponds, but we can't see our neighbors thanks to the greenery.
How is it possible to create such a refuge--for people and for birds and wildlife-- in such a populous area?
Stop mowing, replace invasive grass with natural vegetation, and add a water feature...or two.
That's what we did; here are some photos that show the results.
