10 ways to climate proof your garden
1 Create multi-layered plantings
Plants help to reduce extremes of temperature in their surroundings by creating shade and by trapping air among their foliage. Layered plantings of trees, shrubs and perennials mimic natural woodland and moderate the microclimate in a garden. Also, covering buildings with plants – climbers, wall shrubs and green roofs – protects them from extremes of heat and cold, reducing energy use on heating and cooling systems.
