The aim of a biogarden is not just to harvest delicious homegrown fruit and vegetables – it is also about the interaction between plants, animals and microorganisms. Beneficial organisms are a particularly important part of this natural ecosystem. These little helpers – from insects to birds to soil organisms – play a crucial role in promoting the health of your garden and creating a balance that does not require the use of chemicals. But why are beneficial insects so important, how can you encourage them, and why is this also important for wild biodiversity?
Beneficial organisms are all those organisms that serve the garden in a positive way. They eat pests, pollinate flowers, improve soil quality or contribute to the decomposition of organic matter. Among the best-known beneficial organisms are:
The presence of these beneficial insects is a natural balancing mechanism that helps keep the garden healthy and counteracts pests in a natural way.
A biotope for beneficial insects is a habitat that meets the specific needs of these animals. Beneficial insects need shelter, food and water to thrive and do their work in the garden. There are many simple measures you can take to create an ideal habitat for beneficial insects in your organic garden.
A biotope for beneficial insects is a habitat that meets the specific needs of these animals. Beneficial insects need shelter, food and water to thrive and do their work in the garden. There are many simple measures you can take to create an ideal habitat for beneficial insects in your organic garden.
Intensive agriculture often uses toxic substances to control pests, but these methods also harm the beneficial insects that live in the garden. A chemical-based approach is therefore not only harmful to the environment, but also unsustainable in the long term. However, in an organic garden, there are always ‘uninvited guests’ such as snails, aphids or caterpillars. But these can also have a place in the natural cycle – and often it is not necessary to act immediately.
Instead of fighting the pests directly, you should look at the bigger picture. A well-functioning ecosystem will regulate itself. Birds and beneficial insects will eat the pests, and the plants will develop a higher resistance to diseases. If intervention is necessary, it should be targeted and carried out using natural means – for example, by encouraging beneficial insects or using biological preparations.
Intensive agriculture often uses toxic substances to control pests, but these methods also harm the beneficial insects that live in the garden. A chemical-based approach is therefore not only harmful to the environment, but also unsustainable in the long term. However, in an organic garden, there are always ‘uninvited guests’ such as snails, aphids or caterpillars. But these can also have a place in the natural cycle – and often it is not necessary to act immediately.
Instead of fighting the pests directly, you should look at the bigger picture. A well-functioning ecosystem will regulate itself. Birds and beneficial insects will eat the pests, and the plants will develop a higher resistance to diseases. If intervention is necessary, it should be targeted and carried out using natural means – for example, by encouraging beneficial insects or using biological preparations.
Unfortunately, intensive agriculture has a significant impact on wild biodiversity. Monocultures, the use of pesticides and the destruction of habitats due to the expansion of agricultural land are leading to a dramatic decline in beneficial insects and other wildlife. Bees, butterflies and birds are under threat in many regions, and with them a valuable piece of nature is being lost.
In an organic garden, however, it is possible to preserve the natural habitat for these animals. By consciously avoiding chemicals and taking targeted measures to promote biodiversity, you are making an important contribution to protecting wild beneficial insects and the environment as a whole.
Organic gardening relies on natural methods and takes care to maintain the natural balance. By focusing on promoting beneficial organisms in your garden, you not only help your garden, but also the environment. Here are some ways you can help preserve wild beneficial organisms in your organic garden:
Organic gardening relies on natural methods and takes care to maintain the natural balance. By focusing on promoting beneficial organisms in your garden, you not only help your garden, but also the environment. Here are some ways you can help preserve wild beneficial organisms in your organic garden:
An organic garden is more than just a place where you can harvest fresh vegetables and fruit – it is a place where nature can flourish and where beneficial insects find their place. By creating habitats, promoting biodiversity and avoiding the use of chemicals, you are making a valuable contribution to the preservation of wild beneficial insects and the promotion of a healthy garden. The small ‘wild army’ of insects, birds and other helpers will thank you for it – with a rich harvest and a garden that stays alive all year round.
So, do something good for nature and create a home for beneficial insects in your garden too!
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