the benefits of a native space

Leaving a space for nature. 

At work or at home, if we can leave a little wild space we all benefit. As soon as you let nature in you will be part of something magical that starts to happen.

If we change our mindset and not expect neatly groomed grass lawn, we can encourage our native plants and wildlife back. Green space within your work or garden will help the bees, birds and butterflies. A diversity of flowing tall grasses, wild flower colours, textures, scents and shapes await. 

We can take measures to restore and beautify the surroundings of the spaces we have for the benefit us and for nature. The importance of greening up a space within a built up environment that is nurtured and cared for cannot be underestimated in the beneficial rewards it will help to bring to our ecosystem. There are so many positives from greening up an Urban spaces, resulting in a healthy environment that can reap rewards in reducing carbon emissions, less pollution and cleaner air. Wild spaces that allow native plants to thrive also promote wellbeing.

The difference between a flower and a weed is your mindset!

A relationship with nature is important for mental health, and can be beneficial in many ways. Here are some ways to connect with nature. When we change our mindset and embrace our native environment we notice the the plants and flowers that are part of our native ecosystem.

Embrasing a change that benifits nature improves mood and benefits our own wellbeing by providing a closer connection to nature. The long term economic benefits when green spaces are maintained has been proven. Working in greener surroundings helps in improving social cohesion and provides a learning opportunity for everyone who engages in it. 

Left to grow this grass island between the side road springs back to life.

Unfortunately once it has been cut down the area is reduced to sterile grass again!