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Our most popular stories of 2024

An urban pollinator corridor, replacing lawn with habitat and why landscape design matters when it comes to rewilding.

As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at the articles we published that were especially well read. Here, in case you missed them the first time, are the top five stories of 2024. We look forward to covering even more global rewilding stories in 2025. Happy New Year!

5. The pollinator corridor project that’s transforming Melbourne’s streets

An urban streetscape featuring a sidewalk surrounded by lush greenery — Photo courtesy Melbourne Pollinator Corridor

How an Australian grassroots project led by one determined resident is boosting habitat for native plants and wildlife one roadside garden at a time.

4. 5 easy ways to boost biodiversity in your yard

In a natural environment, a wooden sign reads "wildlife garden" — Photo: Philippa Willitts/Flickr

Make your property a better wildlife habitat with these simple tips.

3. 6 reasons to downsize your lawn

A landscaped backyard with a greenhouse, raised beds, meadow and other semi-wild spaces — "A wider view of the back garden, the 'No Mow lawn', wildflower patch, only a small area but in flower for weeks so far." Photo: alh1 / Flickr

It’s time to imagine a future where lawns aren’t the norm – and homegrown habitats are.

2 Why wildlife gardeners need to become garden designers ASAP

A surburban front yard landscaped in prairie meadow style, with manicured lawns beyond — A suburban front yard. Photo: Monarch Gardens.

How do we garden for wildlife while getting our neighbours and communities onboard, too? It starts with a focus on design.

1. “We rewilded our yard DIY style – and got the neighbours on board too”

An eclectic landscaped front yard with lots of flowering plants — The front yard. Photo: Soonshim Kim.

This American couple has spent the past few years turning their property into wildlife habitat while inviting neighbours and passers-by to join the movement.

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