backyard

A nature conservation charity in Canada has posted a list of easy things you can do to save the environment and commune with nature at the same time, by turning your backyard or balcony into habitat for local wildlife.

More homeowners are turning to natural yards, as the industry matures, learns and expands. Studies have found that people exposed to pesticides had a 70 percent higher incidence of Parkinson ’s disease, while golf course superintendents have high cancer rates. Now, there are many more options for homeowners to go organic gradually.