A gardener has amazed Reddit users by sharing a video of the beautiful transformation he completed in his own backyard. He says creating a pond and waterfall in his backyard was a project he began while stuck at home during the pandemic.
Four years later, the garden is a vibrant hub filled with blooming native plants and active wildlife.
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“The birds love my little natural garden oasis, as do the rabbits and raccoons,” wrote the gardener who shared the post.
Reddit users were in awe of the garden's natural beauty and impressed by the amount of native plants that grew around the pond.
“I love it!” one user replied. “It's amazing.”
“Amazing! I love this little hideaway pond sanctuary,” wrote another Reddit user.
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Planting native plants in your yard can help you save time and money on lawn care while promoting the health of your yard. Unlike traditional lawns, native lawns conserve water, saving you $275 a year on water alone.
Native plants have adapted to local soils over time, allowing them to survive and thrive without constant commercial fertilizers. As a result, growing native plants in your garden could save you $100 a year in fertilizer, pesticides, and weed control costs.
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Native plants are not only good for your wallet, they're also important for the environment. Indigenous plants play a vital role in supporting local ecosystems by attracting key pollinators and wildlife. By providing food sources and habitat for local organisms, native plants act as the foundation for maintaining the ecosystem's fragile balance.
Without native plants, local species would lack the food and shelter they need to survive.
Reddit users encouraged the gardener to keep sharing the stunning transformations in her garden.
“I hope you post this on r/wildlifeponds too,” one user commented. “Such a great one!”
“That's amazing!” another Reddit user responded. “Having raccoons on my land would be a dream come true.”
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