Kelly Leask, owner of the Prairie Originals nursery, said native plants and seeds can help reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of drought and floods.
"So many people spend so much time and money and so many hours of their life just mowing their lawn," said Leask, whose nursery grows plants and seeds native to southern Manitoba. During last year's extreme draught, her native prairie fields remained lush and green, while the adjoining lawn was dense and brown.Planting native species, such as Canada wild rye and wild bergamot, can also reduce chemical use and fossil fuel emissions, she said. Once established the wildflowers and grasses require little attention, which is a popular feature.
Native plant experts said clover offers some advantages over the standard Kentucky Bluegrass, such as enhancing nitrogen in the soil and offering nectar to pollinating insects.Rooted in history West End BIZ is partnering with Native Plant Solutions on a pilot project on Wall Street. trying out native grasses resistant to the salt and abrasives used during the winter.
Manitoba Some cities would outright ban this and call it 'unsightly'... most of those cities and their city councilors and those who support them, also claim to support everything 'Green'. Unless of course that impacts the resale of their prime real estate...
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