Climate Change Gardening for the South: Planet-Friendly Solutions for Thriving Gardens

Gardeners in the Southeast are facing challenges due to increasing weather extremes, shifting hardiness zones, and seasonal unpredictability. This book provides an essential resource for adapting to climate change, empowering southerners to grow beautiful gardens while using practices that contribute to a shared environment. It covers the science behind climate change, USDA hardiness zones, planning and installing gardens, and key topics such as designing a climate-friendly garden, weaning off gas-powered tools, and using water wisely.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

No matter the size of their home gardens, gardeners nationwide are noticing concerning signs of trouble. As with many facets of life on our increasingly warming planet, gardening practices require updates. In the Southeast, gardeners face mounting pressures to cope with escalating weather extremes, shifting hardiness zones, and unpredictable seasons. These environmental conditions pose significant challenges to plants, insects, pollinators, birds, and mammals.

In this invaluable and empowering guide, Barbara J. Sullivan provides a essential and user-friendly resource for adapting to the emerging realities of climate change. This book empowers southerners to cultivate stunning gardens while employing gardening practices that actively contribute to solutions for our shared environment.

This comprehensive book surveys the science behind climate change and gardening, covering USDA hardiness zones 5a to 9b, which encompass thirteen southeastern states. It offers valuable advice on planning and installing gardens that will not only thrive but also play a pivotal role in addressing critical environmental challenges. The book delves into key topics such as designing a climate-friendly garden that attracts songbirds and pollinators, transitioning from gas-powered tools to more sustainable options, and effectively managing water resources. It features a wealth of color illustrations, charts, and tables filled with recommended native plants tailored to the region.

By embracing the insights and recommendations presented in this guide, gardeners in the Southeast can cultivate gardens that not only beautify their surroundings but also contribute to the well-being of the planet. Let us embrace the power of gardening as a tool for resilience and sustainability, and work together to create a greener and more vibrant future for generations to come.

Dimension: 229 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781469669670