Urban Planting Wizardry 🌱
Prime Planting Spots 🏙️
- Edges where water collects – downspouts, sidewalk low points.
- Tree pits – already designed for soil volume.
- Boulevard strips – narrow but long; consistent planting yields corridors.
- Railway margins and fence lines – low disturbance zones.
- Abandoned lots and community garden borders – dirt-rich and underutilized.
- Storm-drain perimeters & traffic islands – overlooked microhabitats.
Plant Selection Guide 🌸
- Clover – nitrogen-fixing, shallow roots, pollinator-friendly.
- Moss – low-maintenance, thrives in cracks.
- Wild strawberries – edible, compact roots.
- Dandelions – pollinator-friendly, shallow roots.
- Thyme, oregano – drought-tolerant, narrow footprint.
- Chives – edible, clump-based, shallow roots.
- Sunflowers – bigger pits, morale-boosting, edible seeds.
- Siberian apple trees – urban orchards for large pits.
- Juniper, Serviceberry – hardy, non-aggressive roots.
- Milkweed – supports monarch butterflies.
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