By Niki Jabbour
Source: Savvy Gardener
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Climate change gardening is a set of tactics that make our yards and gardens more resilient to extreme weather as well as reduce our personal impacts on the climate. There are several ways to approach climate change gardening. You can use sustainable and organic gardening practices that put soil, biodiversity, and pollinators first. You can also plan to reduce plastic waste, up-cycle materials, and collect rainwater. Keep reading to discover 12 strategies for climate change gardening.
12 Strategies for climate change gardening
We can take action to reduce the impact of climate change on our gardens and communities. Below you’ll find 12 strategies to help you increase resilience and adaptability in your yard.
1. Sequester carbon with no-till gardening
No-till gardening is among the biggest trends in gardening and for good reason. It’s an easy way to boost soil health as well as mitigate climate change. For decades, vegetable gardeners tilled or dug their soil each spring to prep for the growing season. However, we now know that tilling destroys the structure of the soil, increases weed seed germination, and damages soil life like earthworms. It also exposes stored carbon to the atmosphere. Adopting a no-dig approach promotes healthy soil, healthy plants, and a healthy environment.
Existing beds can become no-till gardens or you can break ground on a bed quickly and easily. To create a no-dig garden bed for food or flowers begin by mowing or cutting down existing vegetation low to the ground. Water the site and then add several sheets of newspapers (about 4-5 sheets thick) or a single layer of cardboard. Remove any tape or plastic from the cardboard. Overlap the materials so there are no gaps between the sheets.
The next step is to add 2 to 3 inches of compost or manure on top of the paper mulch. Water well and in 7 to 14 days plant seeds or small seedlings directly into the compost. As the compost layer breaks down over time, continue to top it up to keep feeding the soil and establishing the bed.
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