March 29th

By Mutt Mulligan

Why is biodiversity important in our yards? {VIDEO}

Did you know that nature starts in your own backyard? That’s why it’s important to think about biodiversity when you’re planting your living landscapes this spring.

TurfMutt has a new video that explains why having lots of different kinds of plants, trees and grass in our parks and yards is good for local animals, birds and insects.

Watch TurfMutt’s video.

In the video, Professor Botany makes an appearance to teach kids all about biodiversity and flowering plants. Did you know?

• Flowering plants help pollinators (birds, bees and butterflies) by giving them food.
• You need to pay special attention to the grasses and plants you put in your yard. Some grasses, for instance, handle drought and dry spells better than others. Check TurfMutt’s climate map to determine which plants will grow best in your area.
• It’s ok if your grass turns brown. It’s still healthy, it’s just turning off until it rains again! The grass is still doing its job of sheltering insects, cooling the environment and absorbing the gasses that Carbon Creep emits.