When gearing up for gardening season, think about making your outdoor spaces part of the climate solution. Cornell Botanic Gardens offers tips and practices for creating a climate-forward garden, where simple changes make your spaces more resilient, diverse, and beautiful.
Rethink Lawns
Replace conventional lawn with native low-growing grasses, which only require mowing once or twice per year.
Manage Water
Use water wisely by capturing rain water and cutting down on water use.
Plant for Pollinators
These tips and resources can help you create pollinator-friendly outdoor spaces.
Climate-Proof Your Garden
Make your garden part of the climate solution.
Control Pests Naturally
Attract beneficial insects and defend plants against pests sustainably.
Be Aware of Invasive Threats
Conserving native plant diversity requires controlling invasive species.