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.
12. Recycle and upcycle in the garden
Gardens use a lot of plastic. There are plastic pots, cell packs, plant trays, plant tags and labels, tools, garden gear, fertilizer containers, weed barriers, watering cans, rain barrels, compost bins, and more! One of my main garden goals is to reduce plastic use in my garden. My first step was to stop buying so much plastic and make sure that I reuse plastic items in my garden for as long as possible to keep them from local landfills.
I love starting my own seeds, but indoor seed starting uses a lot of plastic. Plastic pots or cell packs are placed in trays and covered with plastic domes or clear plastic wrap. I’ve stopped buying these materials and am reusing them from year to year. I’ve also made the switch to using soil blockers to form small cubes of potting mix for seed starting. Not only are they plastic-free, but they also encourage dense root system development. It’s a win-win option for my garden!
Many nurseries now offer a plant pot recycling program where old pots, cell packs, and trays can be returned to be reused or recycled. You’ll also find more garden centres growing plants in biodegradable pots. Some are made from peat (not so good for the environment), coconut coir, bamboo, paper, or manure. It may be hard to become zero waste in the garden, but being mindful about plastic use can move you closer to that goal.
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