How do you plan to maintain the habitat garden after completion of project activities?
The habitat garden can be maintained by preparing a regular maintenance schedule and dividing tasks among team members. Key maintenance activities include: (1) Watering plants every day. (2) Filling watering and bathing containers for birds and butterflies every day. (3) Adding feed to bird feeders once a week. (4) Weeding the garden once a month. (5) Cleaning the garden every day by clearing fallen leaves and stems from pathways. (6) Composting agro-waste daily. (7) Ensuring there is no stagnant water to prevent mosquitoes. (8) Keeping the area tidy by removing wood stacks and unused boxes that could attract unwanted animals. Tasks should be rotated so that everyone gets a chance to contribute, and a checklist should be maintained to ensure tasks are completed on time.
Explanation
Activity 8 on Pages 21-22 provides detailed guidance on maintaining the habitat garden. Table 2.7 shows a maintenance schedule with tasks like watering plants daily, filling water containers daily, adding feed weekly, weeding monthly, and composting daily. The chapter emphasizes that 'Every living thing is looking for a comfortable and secure habitat. Your consistent efforts in maintaining your garden will attract more and more living things to your garden.'