Backyard Biodiversity 


who us? 

Whilst bar-b-cueing in my backyard a couple nights ago, I noticed the varied shades of green. I could count about ten or so, with out trying hard. Earlier in the day I was weed-eating, and came to the realization that my favorite parts of the back yard are the small areas behind the sheds. Real figs were ripening on the fig tree, the crepe myrtle dowsed the area in pink shadows over the quilt of straggler daisy - which I had been advised to let be a couple months ago. Behind the other shed, a lantana variant was sprouting, and the hibiscus was spouting blossoms - unfortunately, a battalion of ants had discovered their nectar. In other corners, some type of ground cover sprouted spontaneously - asiatic jasmine? - as did a now mammoth sunflower.
The front lawn is a more uniform mix of St. Augustine, Bermuda and dandelions, but the backyard has the hybrid native vigor.
"Man, I like the biodiversity in my back yard" I said while turning the brats on the grill.
"What, us?" responded a guest.  

Posted: Sun - June 13, 2004 at 04:58 PM           |

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