You may not always think of your yard or garden as an ecosystem, but it is. As the gardener, you are part of the ecosystem too. How you garden impacts the ecosystem and the surrounding environment. It’s important to understand what this means, so you can make the right choices to maintain a healthy garden ecosystem. What Is an Ecosystem? An ecosystem is an area containing plants, animals, and other organisms and all their interactions. It also includes natural components, like minerals and water. Each component of an ecosystem influences the others. An ecosystem can be as large as the Amazon rainforest and as small as your backyard garden. Components of Ecosystems The components of any ecosystem can be divided into two types: biotic and abiotic. Biotic components are living organisms and include plants, fungi, microorganisms, and a variety of animals. They can be primary producers, herbivores or carnivores, omnivores, […]
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