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Diversity <br /> Putting together a plant list can be a challenging as well as fun aspect of the design process. <br /> Generally, the more diverse the plant community in a project, the more resilient the planting <br /> Canada Wild Rye will be to changing climatic <br /> conditions, disease and insect <br /> attacks. For most projects, <br /> _0 g g Y� <br /> achieving high diversity is an J4, <br /> Y E.V511.1- <br /> important goal. There are <br /> some instances where less <br /> diversity may be preferred, <br /> E <br /> such as when native grasses <br /> are planted to stabilize and <br /> decrease maintenance needs <br /> on a site, or when fewer <br /> massed species are used to <br /> ori <br /> IF <br /> IN create a neat appearance. <br /> Wildlife <br /> Specific steps can be taken to make a project more hospitable to wildlife. For example, <br /> recreating the natural vertical structure of canopy, subcanopy, shrub and understory <br /> species in a plant community will boost a site's potential for attracting wild creatures. And <br /> minimizing impervious surfaces and lawn will maximize the available area for native plants. <br /> Wherever possible, link your plantings to other native plantings or habitat corridors <br /> surrounding the project. <br /> Blue Karner Butterfly The more diverse the plantings on a site and the more <br /> distinct habitats it contains, the more wildlife species it <br /> will draw. Wet or moist areas can attract a wide array of <br /> birds, animals, amphibians and other wildlife species <br /> (One effective way to create rain gardens or small <br /> - backyard ponds is to collect water from building down- <br /> spouts.).Avoid erecting walls or other barriers that could <br /> - impede the movement of small animals such as turtles <br /> and salamanders. <br /> 4 <br /> 46 <br />