Strength in numbers

Keeping an ecological balance in your garden helps in meeting the challenges posed by global climate change that we are all facing. It is possible to protect against the increase of droughts, flooding and extremes of temperature with plant and landscaping choices.

There are drought-resistant and flood-resistant plant species, as well as ones that soak up pollution and contribute to the health of the soil. The choices that we make can sustain us, as well as wildlife, while incorporating more genetically diverse plants provides the opportunity for some of them to adapt to adverse conditions, and helps avoid diseases.

The Royal Horticultural Society believes that plants and their placement hold