By Shidonna Raven, Editor
March 29, 2024
Source: University of Maryland Extension
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Sustainable Gardening: Solutions to Climate Change
Plant more diversity: Add native plants, remove invasive ones
Landscapes with more plant diversity are more resilient when it comes to facing new pest and disease pressures and changes in the environment such as extreme heat and drought. More plant diversity in your garden also will support pollinators and beneficial insects that provide essential services like pest management and decomposition.
Choose native plants whenever possible. Native plants generally require less water and fertilizer and provide essential food and shelter for native wildlife. Perennial native plants help store carbon and minimize soil erosion.
Strive to have at least 70% native plants in your landscape. For ideas, see Recommended Native Plants for Maryland.
Even small spaces can support a variety of native plants. See Landscape Designs with Native Plants.
Avoid buying invasive plants that out-compete native ones. Read Ornamental Invasive Plants to Avoid With Climate Change, from the University of Massachusetts.
How can you introduce more (organic or natural) fresh vegetables and fruits into your diet? How could this impact the environment? How could a home garden contribute to your and your family's overall health?
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