Initial assessment of my yard, which is mainly lawn. There is one established area of native plants, but few species. There is a second small area of native plants still becoming established, with about 8 species. In the vegetable garden I also plant non-native annuals. I sometimes use organic pesticides to help with control of aphids, tomato hornworms, cabbage loopers, and flea beetles in the vegetable garden.
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
1.75
acres
Are there areas with sandy loamy soil?:
Yes
Are there low traffic areas where the soil is not turned over, tilled or plowed?:
Yes
Are there areas with pithy twigs (elderberry, cane fruit, sumac, etc…)?:
Yes
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
How much mulch is on the ground?:
Some.
If you use pesticides, do you avoid using neonicotinoid pesticides?:
Yes. I have checked that the pesticides we have do not include neonicotinoids.
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
Yes
What time of day are pesticides applied?:
Pesticides are applied only at night
Is the drift of pesticides controlled?:
Pesticide drift is controlled.