Working with existing areas of interest, we have made slides out of tree stumps and creeks out of stormwater pipes. Combining this creativity with carefully selected native flowers and shrubs, we can help turn your yard into your child’s playground and a (fun!) at-home schoolyard.
What About Mosquitoes?
When creating outdoor spaces and planning outdoor activities, many people worry about mosquitoes. So, how can you prevent those pesky bugs from ruining what is meant to be a restorative and relaxing part of your yard?
As an organic land care company, we strongly discourage the use of pesticides for mosquito management. In addition to introducing chemicals that are harmful to native pollinators, pesticides do not address the underlying problem responsible for the existence of mosquitoes on your property. This is why regular application is required when using pesticides, and over time, this regular application can decimate the ecological activity happening on your property.
Instead of fighting the symptom of mosquitoes with harmful pesticides, consider tackling the problem directly by eliminating potential breeding grounds from your yard.
Mosquitoes need continually wet places for breeding, and they often find these in areas covered densely with English Ivy or other invasive groundcovers. Replanting such areas with a more ecologically mindful selection of plants will stop mosquitoes before they even become an issue.
Additionally, you can sleep easily at night knowing that you didn’t have to expose local pollinators, children, and pets to harmful clouds of pesticide fog.