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Gardeners are now more important than ever. They can make a difference "to the future of biodiversity, to the native plants and animals of North America and the ecosystems that support them."
Ornamental horticulture and the many alien species with landscape value have an effect on the environment. So the author begins an "assault" on the non-native species in his yard. He notices the native species provide food for insects. But no leaf damage on non-native trees. These insects provide food for bi ...more
Ornamental horticulture and the many alien species with landscape value have an effect on the environment. So the author begins an "assault" on the non-native species in his yard. He notices the native species provide food for insects. But no leaf damage on non-native trees. These insects provide food for bi ...more
Far exceeded my expectations. Everyone should be required by law to read this book.
This book.should be required reading for any homeowner with a bit of yard. Tallamy explains the value of native plants to the insects and other fauna that need them. It really is time to question the idea that nature exists for the benefit of humans. Instead we should consider our responsibility to our ecosystem.
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