Zone 3 Progress

Current State

The boundary fence is weathered and inconsistent in appearance.

Goal

Repaint the fence black to create a clean visual backdrop for the sanctuary and unify the property design.

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Current State

The boundary area is full of weeds and moss-covered stones.

Goal

Introduce pollinator-friendly garden beds planted with nectar-rich flowers that support bees and butterflies, and are rabbit-friendly.

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Current State

There is currently no dedicated water source for insects or birds.

Goal

Add shallow water features with stones or textured surfaces so insects can safely land and drink. These will also attract birds.

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Current State

This area currently consists of dense, ant-infested clay soil.

Goal

Improve soil structure and fertility to support both pollinators and plants, and create a hostile environment for ants. 

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Current State

There is currently no composting system in this section of the garden.

Goal

Install two in-ground worm farms to process kitchen scraps and produce nutrient-rich worm castings directly within the garden. This helps improve soil health naturally while reducing food waste.

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Before

The lawn currently consists of mixed grass varieties and weeds, and all four sides are bordered with garden beds, effectively closing off the lawn.

Goal

Overseed the lawn with tall fescue grass, creating a more durable and rabbit-friendly grazing lawn while maintaining a soft green space within the sanctuary. We're reclaiming two of the four garden beds as lawn — the other two become the Pollinator Garden Beds above — by removing the stones, weed mat, sleepers and hedges, then seeding the freed-up space.

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