This ultimately saves time, labor and money. By planting native plants at home, we can reduce the amount of nutrients and chemicals running off our yards and gardens into local waterways, and help to improve water quality. Habitat refers to the food, water, cover and nesting sites needed by all living creatures to survive. Forests, meadows and wetlands are rapidly being converted to other uses to accommodate the growing number of people. We can help to restore wildlife habitat one backyard at a time.
Backyard habitats provide safe havens for animals to live and move among.
We can provide food and cover by planting a variety of locally native plants. Nesting boxes and sources of water also provide habitat components critical for wildlife. Integrated Pest Management is the combination of biological, physical and chemical methods to control pests. IPM offers a variety of choices to manage pests, including many natural and biological controls. It includes the proper identification of pests, the use of beneficial insects and animals to get rid of undesirable pests, the use of organic pesticides and careful and directed pesticide use.