Publications — insectes

Discover why host plants are essential for the survival of native insects. Learn how to support biodiversity by integrating these key species into your landscapes.

Is your lawn really as green as it looks? A symbol of greenery and order, lawns now cover vast areas across North America. Yet maintaining them requires large amounts of water, fertilizers, fuel, and pesticides, while offering very few benefits for biodiversity. Beneath its green appearance, turf grass contributes to pollution, climate change, and soil degradation. Wildflower meadows and diversified lawns, by contrast, offer a durable and accessible alternative. Made up of perennial plants with deep roots, they require little maintenance once established, support biodiversity, and store more carbon in the soil. Rethinking our lawns does not mean giving up...

Even in the city, every balcony can make a difference for biodiversity. A balcony without plants offers very few resources for wildlife. Yet, with a few well-chosen pots and native plants adapted to container growing, it is possible to create a true micro-habitat that benefits pollinators and other species. At the scale of a neighbourhood, dozens of planted balconies can form a real network of urban habitats. Growing native plants in pots is accessible, even for beginner gardeners. By choosing species suited to containers, ensuring good drainage, and using durable pots, gardening can remain simple while maximizing the ecological impact...

Only a few plants can support a large share of biodiversity. Learn why keystone plants are essential for insects, birds, and healthy ecosystems.