But there is a whole category of other options that are as old as time — nature-based climate solutions. Nature-based climate solutions have countless add-on benefits that relate to an improved natural environment, ranging from increased biodiversity to overall lower costs. All gardeners can do their part to address climate change with nature-based solutions. Native plants generally require less water, no winter protection, or insect and disease control. Rototilling can destroy soil structure and releases soil carbon and nitrogen into the atmosphere in the process.

Source: thestar September 30, 2022 05:04 UTC