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Climate-Friendly Garden: Key Plants for a Changing Climate

by Gregory
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Key Plants for a Climate-Friendly Garden

Introduction

Climate change is bringing new challenges to gardens and gardeners. But don’t worry! There are steps we can take to help our gardens thrive.

Plants for Pollution

Plants can help reduce pollution by absorbing harmful particles from the air. Some great choices include:

  • Winged spindle
  • Box
  • Holly
  • Bamboo
  • Viburnum

Plants for Cooling

Need to cool down your home? Try planting these species around your house:

  • Jasmine
  • Ivy
  • Viburnum
  • Virginia creeper

Plants for Insulation

Insulate your home naturally with these plants:

  • Ivy
  • Cherry laurel
  • Viburnum

Plants for Noise Reduction

Create a peaceful oasis in your garden with these noise-absorbing plants:

  • Berberis
  • Box
  • Spindle
  • Beech

Plants for Contaminated Soil

If your soil is contaminated, these plants can help clean it up:

  • Box
  • Photinia
  • Spindle
  • Hornbeam

Other Helpful Plants

In addition to the plants listed above, here are some other key plants for a changing climate garden:

  • Drought-tolerant plants for raised temperatures
  • Plants for flooding
  • Plants for waterlogged soil
  • Ground cover plants for shade

By incorporating these plants into your garden, you can help create a more resilient and sustainable outdoor space that will thrive in the face of climate change.

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