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Some trends for the garden in 2022 include Gardening For Climate Change. If you live in an area prone to wildfires, there are some plants that you really may want to consider. First up are drought tolerant plants, they’re less likely to ignite immediately. Firewise in Minnesota (DNR) has more information that works for any of us. Click on the 50 things you can do to protect your home. Here’s a short list:
- Agastache
- Yarrow
- Sedum
- Sea pinks
- Butterfly weed
Choose shorter plants near your home.
Add stone paths that can act as a firebreak. It doesn’t have to be butt up against your home but the idea is to not give “fuel” to the fire.
For areas prone to flooding, consider permeable paths and driveways so water can percolate.
Choose plants for erosion control, especially on hillsides. These plants have roots that run deep and hold topsoil in place. Native grasses are perfect for this purpose. Another short list:
- Sideoats grama
- Pennsylvania sedge
- Little bluestem
- Prairie dropseed
Gardening for Wildlife includes reducing your lawn and adding more plants for pollinators and birds! Reduce your lawn. Plant clover! Put in water features, plant native species of grasses, perennials, trees and shrubs.
Vegetable gardening continues it’s new reign as the number one garden trend as more families are all getting involved in the process of planting their food! There are so many reasons this is good, including getting the kids involved.
Small space gardening is also trending for 2022. AKA gardening on your balcony. Once again, as we’ve been working from home, those spaces on our balconies have become more like sanctuaries of plant life. Install shelves for smaller plants such as herbs and other annuals.
A few ideas include attaching chicken wire to your railing to grow vines or other climbing plants. Mix ornamentals and edibles in large containers.
This link takes you to the full article on the Top Ten trends for 2022 by Garden Design.