Your lawn isn’t helping the climate. Your trees are. 🌲
Lawns contribute to runoff, require fossil fuels to maintain, and do little for biodiversity. Native trees, on the other hand, store carbon, manage stormwater, provide shade, and create habitat. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
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📖Tip adapted from Kim Eierman’s article “Dealing with Climate Change in Our Landscapes” (Wild Ones Journal, Jan/Feb 2018)
📸 by Courtney Denning
"Lawn Enthusiast to Native Gardener"
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