Farmscaping is the deliberate use of plants and landscaping to increase diversity of habitats to encourage and conserve beneficial organisms to to help prevent damage to crops by pest insects.
For more information see the eOrganic article Farmscaping: Making Use of Nature’s Pest Management Services
eOrganic author: Mary Barbercheck, The Pennsylvania State University
This is an eOrganic FAQ and was reviewed for compliance with National Organic Program regulations by members of the eOrganic community. Always check with your organic certification agency before adopting new practices or using new materials. For more information, refer to eOrganic's articles on organic certification.
