Backyard Conservation

Create a more ecologically-friendly landscape through practical techniques. Learn how to move beyond conventional lawn care with strategies for ecological lawn maintenance, understand the impact of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, and discover the benefits of shrinking your lawn. Explore effective methods for removing invasive plants and how to enrich your yard with beautiful Michigan native species. Gain valuable insights into practices that promote the health and viability of a diverse range of insects, from buzzing bees to beautiful butterflies and beneficial beetles.