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Using the full potential of your land means creating a multitude of habitats, such as flowering meadows, native hedges and vegetable gardens. This diversity of habitats makes a significant contribution to the promotion of biodiversity and well-being. A garden is a space for relaxation and a playground. It embellishes your exterior and can be a source of vegetables, fruit and aromatic herbs. By following a few simple tips and tricks, you can create an oasis for people and nature right on your doorstep. Get involved! The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is here to help and advise you.

Promoting nature in your own garden and in urban areas

Here you will find important elements for a diverse and natural urban area. Be inspired by various methods to support biodiversity in urban areas. 

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Yellow flowersSolidago sp. © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Solidago sp. © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Yellow flowerSolidago sp. © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Solidago sp. © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Yellow and white flowersErigeron annuus © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Erigeron annuus © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Yellow and white flowers with mountains in the backgroundErigeron annuus © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Erigeron annuus © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Purple flowersBuddleja davidii © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Buddleja davidii © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Purple flowersBuddleja davidii © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Buddleja davidii © Pfyn-Finges nature park

Invasive plants

Foreign plants are oppressing our native flora. Neophyte control is thus a major issue in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. It is not only the nature park team that is combating these invasive plants. The team also trains interested municipalities and private citizens.

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Native shrubs - diverse hedges

Those who opt for native shrubs can only benefit! 

Due to their adaptation to the local ecological conditions, native shrubs offer many advantages over exotic species. The diversity of native plants offer a wide range of alternatives in our region! Over 80 species of native shrubs can enhance our...

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Native flower meadows for more biodiversity

Tips for sowing and care

The soil may be left in its original state. A flower meadow develops most colorful and beautifully in a sunny location with a thin layer of humus (topsoil). It is not usually necessary to thin out the soil artificially by removing humus or incorporating sand and gravel et...

Near to nature design of company premises

The Foundation Nature & Economy encourages near to nature designs of company, residential and gravel premises. It awards exemplarily designed premises with a nationally recognised label and supports interested parties with planning and realisation of their projects.

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