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.
7. Encourage birds and other wildlife in the garden
A couple of years ago I removed my back lawn and replaced it with a mixture of native perennials, shrubs, and edible plants. Within months, I noticed an increase in the number of birds, bird species, and other wildlife visiting my yard. Research has shown that creating a biodiverse garden, which means planting a wide mix of plant species, is far better at supporting wildlife than a lawn.
I opted for native plants, which in my northeastern garden meant plants like serviceberry, summersweet, swamp milkweed, and blueberries. (Learn more about which plants are native in your state). As noted above, there are many benefits to growing native plants, but in the case of birds, indigenous plants have evolved with local insect species and are therefore more attractive to them. Nesting birds need a steady supply of insects and caterpillars to feed their young. Creating a bug-friendly garden means you’ll enjoy a higher population of birds.
Another way to invite birds is to create snags. At the back of my property there are a couple of dead trees. We left them in place because it was safe to do so – they’re not near areas where we gather and if they fell they wouldn’t hit any structures. Dead trees, also called snags, are a smorgasbord for wildlife. They provide habitat and food for birds, bats, squirrels, and many species of insects. You can also create piles of brush, logs, or sticks at the back of a yard or garden to support wildlife.
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