Dryland Revival

The truth isn’t so hard to see…

Do you want to practice climate justice in your own backyard? Check out these three ideas for implementing Regenerative Landscaping at home:

1️⃣ Ditch your grass.

Here in the U.S., we use 9 billion gallons of water a day just to water our grass. The EPA estimates that about 30% of all public water is used for this purpose. Additionally, grass lawns provide virtually no habitat for pollinators or other animals and plants that make up a healthy, diverse ecosystem.

2️⃣ Plant native plants.

Plants that grow naturally in our region have adapted to the pros and cons of the ecosystem of the Inland Northwest. This means they require little input (since they’ve figured out how to grow here naturally) and are good for the soil. As a bonus, native plants also help with fire prevention and act as beacons for pollinators.

3️⃣ Harvest rainwater.

In Spokane, we average about 17 inches of rainfall every year. That’s about as much water as the length of a rolling pin. Since we live in such dry conditions, we need to make the most of our scarce rainfall. Using rain barrels and cisterns to collect and re-purpose rainwater can help keep our gardens alive during dry months.

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