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Pesticides… how to do without them? (2/10)

10 techniques to put in place in your garden to limit chemical inputs and why not, do without!

2. Biodiversity:

Biodiversity is the diversity of living things. The fauna and also the flora are its components

High biodiversity in a garden is a response to invasive populations. Beneficiaries (animals that prey on other animals) regulate the number of species that threaten plants. For this, it is necessary to promote plant biodiversity and its management. Leave to flower to attract pollinating insects, but also in some cases, do not leave to seed to avoid the invasion of unwanted plants.

In fact, the greater the number of plant species, the greater the number of animal species. But do not allow yourself to be invaded by colonizing plants that would harm the development of the local flora.

How to promote biodiversity?

To promote plant biodiversity in your garden, you just need to keep as many wild species as possible but also to plant a large number of different species. For example, prefer a varied hedge (with flowering, deciduous or evergreen shrubs) to a monovarietal hedge. Also let some wild grass grow and increase the choice of vegetables in the vegetable garden and flowers in the beds...

To promote animal biodiversity, install bee plants, pollen and nectar plants, as well as hollow wood plants and nesting boxes to serve as shelter. You will also install in a corner of the garden, a pile of leaves, a pile of wood and another of stone. Many animals winter in these niches.

Some families of melliferous plants:

  • Apiaceae:dill, carrot, coriander, parsnip
  • Asteraceae:chamomile, marigold, daisy, dandelion
  • Lamiaceae:thyme, hyssop, lavender, rosemary
  • Araliaceae:ivy

Plants with hollow wood or pith:Deutzia, elderberry, forsythia, buddleia, bamboo, bramble, raspberry, reed, cane of Provence.

1. the plant adapted to its environment

2. Biodiversity

3. soil fertility

4. Irrigation management

5. mulching

6. Managing invasive plants

7. the right gestures at the right times

8. The right tool, adapted, maintained

9. Companion plants

10. Crop rotation:2 years of vacation!

Conclusion

the beauty of welcoming wild flora

Pesticides… how to do without them? (2/10)