I have chosen my family’s backyard in Victoria, BC as the area for my study. It is bordered by a wooden fence on the north, west, and east sides, with the house itself serving as the southern border of the lot. It is mostly flat, and is approximately 3200 square feet. There is a shed on the western side of the property, and a small raised garden bed on the northeast side, although currently nothing is planted in it. Some of the plants include a Douglas Fir and Fatsia on the north side, and what I believe is a White Pine on the northeast side closest to the shed, although I have not had this verified by a professional. There is also an auxiliary fence to the east of the Douglas Fir, concealing an area with five composters. The ground in this region is largely just rocky soil, with very little plant life. These pictures were taken on June 20th, 2024 at approximately 10:30 AM. It was about 18°C outside, with very few clouds in the sky and a light breeze.
Some potential questions I have thought of,
How does the shade caused by the trees on the north side affect plant growth, as opposed to the sunnier areas of the property?
How does the watering schedule affect the growth and vitality of the plants in the garden?
Are there insects that have a positive or negative effect on the plants?
The grass grows noticeably more quickly on the southwest side of the lot compared to the rest of the property (not pictured). What are the reasons for this?
Hi, welcome to the field part of the course. Backyards can certainly work as long as you think about scale. Your questions seem to think about the scale of your yard and have potential.